Chapter 001: Sun Wukong adds you as a friend
However, he said that his father befriended him with ulterior motives, which was somewhat excessive. They were high school classmates, and at that time, his grandfather was a minor official in the production team, and their family conditions were quite good, at least much better than his own. His father did not mind his family background back then, but now that he has become a section chief, he has begun to distance himself from his father.
This outcome is indeed in line with Guo Dalu's wishes, as he has long wanted to abolish this endless and pretentious gift-giving practice
Guo Dalu began to feel a bit angry, and his tone also turned unfriendly
For example, Guo Dalu, his personality is greatly influenced by his name, as he is indeed a very open-minded person, easy-going and generous, rarely confused, seemingly indifferent to everything
If he claims to fight for Ding Boya with ulterior motives, it does not matter; it was originally just a matter of convenience. If it were another girl, he would still step forward.
You are still young, and there are many things that I fear you may not understand. Let me give you an example...
Of course, Guo Dalu actually does not mind severing ties with the Ding family; he feels a bit sorry for his father, as he is well aware of how much his father values his few old friends
Guo Dalu muttered a few words and then added a friend
Soon after, heavy rain poured down accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder, as Guo Dalu rode his bicycle through the rain-soaked ground, allowing the raindrops to strike his face
Guo Dalu did not respond further, turning his bicycle around and leaving. At that moment, he heard a loud rumble from the sky, followed by a crack of thunder, and then the weather suddenly changed, becoming overcast.
Are you saying that my father has held you back
Who is this, using my idol's name as a nickname
Because Guo Dalu and Ding Boya made a childhood engagement, the Ding family and the Guo family have maintained a relationship of mutual courtesy as prospective in-laws over the years. I send you mooncakes and tea during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and you send me zongzi and sugar during the Dragon Boat Festival, and so on.
Guo Dalu sighed and said, "I have always believed that friendship is based on sincerity, where everyone treats each other with honesty and openness. I never expected that one also has to distinguish between restaurants and dining halls; it seems my experience is limited."
Then came a loud bang, and another thunderclap exploded overhead
You will understand this in the future, the society is like this, everyone has their own fixed social circle. If you do not belong to a certain circle, forcing your way in will be very painful, and your father has already distanced himself from our circle
He will never forget today, he will never forget the scene of himself fleeing on a bicycle in the pouring rain
Therefore, Uncle Ding refused the watermelon and proposed to stop giving gifts. Guo Dalu felt secretly pleased and relieved, but what truly angered him were the words that Uncle Ding said next
The bold Guo Dalu was also taken aback, simultaneously feeling that the phone in his pocket was affected, vibrating slightly.
The name Guo Dalu was given to him by his grandfather
Guo Dalu remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.
A person's name can have a certain impact on their character, a conclusion that has been statistically validated
Uncle Ding stated as if drawing a conclusion
This summer vacation, Guo Dalu, as in previous years, rode his bicycle to deliver eight large watermelons specially selected by his father from the watermelon field to Uncle Ding's house in town. However, what Guo Dalu did not expect was that Uncle Ding directly refused these eight watermelons and asked Guo Dalu to inform his father that such gift exchanges between the two families would no longer be necessary in the future
Do not have any emotions about this, you have seen how I have treated you and your father over the years, is it too much to say that I have done my utmost in kindness and righteousness?
A brilliant flash of lightning illuminated the heavens and the earth, striking the ground before the bicycle like a colossal sword descending from the sky
Uncle Ding continued to add: "It's just like you and Boya. Although both of you are attending Chuzhou University, she is studying at the first tier, while you are at the third tier. Can they be considered the same concept? Your tuition fees will be double hers"
Uncle Ding's words are indeed profound, but given your long-standing relationship with my father, why are you bringing up family background now
It is said that the day he was born coincided with the completion of the asphalt road in front of Guoqiao Village. His grandfather immediately decided to name him "Dalu," a name that is both timely and full of commemorative significance
Secondly, it is because the main road embodies the profound philosophy of "all roads lead to Rome," which can be described as simple yet not simplistic, illustrating that nearby examples can reveal distant truths
There is no need to elaborate on these matters, "Uncle Ding waved his hand, "You all have your own intentions behind this, right? Or to put it more bluntly, what is your family's situation, and what is our family's situation? What is your situation, and what is Boya's situation, isn't that so? Do we still need to make these things explicit?"
Alright, I will definitely convey the message
Uncle Ding shrugged his shoulders and said, "There is no way around it. If you want to squeeze into a circle that does not belong to you, you must pay the corresponding price. Even if you went to Chu University with Boya, the outcome would still be the same. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Absolutely not excessive." Guo Dalu nodded in agreement and then said, "However, Uncle Ding, this kind of favor is mutual. My father has always regarded you as his best friend. Take me for example; I have also stood up for Ding Boya against bullies and fought for her at school..."
Half an hour later, Guo Dalu finally arrived home. The first thing he did upon arriving was to take out the counterfeit mobile phone that his father had rewarded him with and check for any water damage.
Brush
What do you think? Uncle Ding retorted, his face seemingly inscribed with the words, "Isn't it obvious?"
I will definitely say it, but first let me give you a warning
In the end, not having him call Guo Baiyou already shows that Grandpa has been lenient, what more could he possibly be dissatisfied with
Holding this belief, Guo Dalu often remains calm, without the need to constantly perform anger
Time is precious, and there are always more important matters to attend to in life. One should not expend energy on trivial and inconsequential issues.
Guo Dalu took off his wet clothes by the roadside and habitually opened WeChat, preparing to scroll through his Moments.
Additional information: None
The matter must begin with the delivery of watermelons to Ding Boya's home.
Well, convey what I said to you today to your father. This is also the intention of Uncle Wang, Uncle Ma, and Uncle Zhang, among others.
Guo Dalu does not actually dislike his name, primarily because the strokes of "Dalu" are simple, and the imagery it represents is very down-to-earth, giving a sense of warmth akin to the fragrance of soil
Fortunately, the counterfeit phone has a strong genetic makeup, and it is also equipped with a waterproof film. Only the exterior was soaked, but no water entered the interior.
The might of heaven and earth is terrifying to this extent
He shook his head again, and the smile on his face was also ambiguous: "After all, this is not twenty years ago; he still thinks of himself as the leader he was back then, still living in the past..."
Ding Boya, who had an arranged marriage with herself, mocked him in front of their classmates at the teacher's appreciation banquet, publicly calling off the engagement. He was not angry, as he did not particularly like Ding Boya anyway; their values were misaligned, and it was never likely that they would end up together.
Yes, I will go back and talk to my dad... However, Uncle Ding, you also need to speak to my dad in person, after all, this was something you two did for fun when you were drinking, and it doesn't really concern us younger generation
Uncle Ding paused and said: "Every year during the class reunion, as long as your father attends, we have to first book a low-end restaurant for the gathering. After your father finishes eating and leaves, then I, along with Uncle Wang, Uncle Ma, and Uncle Zhang, can rebook a relatively upscale restaurant to have a meal and chat... So, do you understand what I mean?"
Furthermore, go back and give your father a heads-up. As for your childhood engagement with Boya, let's just forget about it. At that time, your father and I were just having fun after drinking too much. What era are we in now? That kind of thing is no longer in vogue. Don't you agree?
"Dalu, it's about to rain. Are you not going to wait a while before heading back?" Uncle Ding called from behind, but Guo Dalu did not turn back. He waved his hand and mounted his bicycle.
However, today Guo Dalu was angry, and one could even say it was a deep-seated rage.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I successfully logged into WeChat, I discovered a friend request: "Sun Wukong has requested to add you as a friend"
Understood. Guo Dalu nodded.
He and Ding Boya will never be together, and the arrangement of betrothal has no contractual validity. The interactions between the two families are entirely maintained by the friendship between their fathers and Uncle Ding, and there is no need for so many formalities.
He scored 500 in the college entrance examination and enrolled in a third-tier university. He is indifferent and absolutely unwilling to repeat the year. He insists on attending the independent college of Chuzhou University and even claims that he will earn the over 10,000 yuan annual tuition and fees by himself, ensuring that his family does not have to worry.