The leisurely life of rebirth

"If this wasn't in the United States, I would have thought it was in our own land." My mother pointed at the pedestrians on the road and said curiously. "Look! People here also cross the road! They don't use the crosswalk!

It doesn’t matter if it’s a red light or a green light. Just like in China, you don’t obey the traffic rules.”

Fang Monan joked to herself: "It's not surprising, we are all descendants of China!" She added: "Dad, your wallet should be missing."

Dad looked at her in surprise, "It's impossible." He looked in disbelief, and it turned out to be gone when he touched it, "You girl, although there aren't a few pieces of ocean in it, you can't just watch someone steal it without saying a word.

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"Your wallet is missing. Why are you so careless? Is there a lot of money in it?" My mother asked anxiously.

"Haha...it's here!" Fang Monan turned over his hand and took it out and said.[

"Ah! What's going on?" Karl asked enthusiastically.

"It's simple. The thief stole it and she brought it back." Liang Zi said clearly.

Fang Monan smiled and said nothing, "Hey! Look..." She pulled on her father's clothes and saw the thief again.

Dad deliberately loudly lectured: "You kid, you don't even look at the weather. Who eats ice cream in the winter?" This caused passers-by to look back.

"Ah! Why did you steal my money!" A very strong middle-aged woman with a loud voice grabbed the big backpack in her hand and started to punch the thief.

Seeing that the thief was no match for the woman, everyone moved forward again. Fang Monan rolled his eyes at him and said angrily: "Dad, you are not kind! If you want to remind others, you can't discredit the family!"

"It was an accident. It won't happen next time." Her father rubbed her and nodded to comfort her.

"There's still next time!" Fang Monan pouted and said dissatisfiedly.

"Haha..." Everyone was amused by the conversation between their father and daughter.

"But the security in Chinatown is really bad." Dad frowned.

"Not only is the security here poor, but also the order and morals are even worse. People don't do things according to the rules and always try to take advantage of loopholes. Scams and abductions often happen. Both the parties involved and the victims are Chinese. Fake things are everywhere. Counterfeit goods in Chinatown.

Famous in the United States. The New York City Police Department has raided many times, but it has always been unable to cure the problem." Fang Monan paused and said, "Actually, it's not just the poor security here. The crime rate in New York is very high." By the 1990s, he was newly appointed.

Mayor, it will be much better after vigorous rectification.

Liang Zi continued: "Although Chinatown has some unsatisfactory aspects, it is also a treasured place for Feng Shui. The shops in Chinatown are always bustling, and the streets are always crowded. The utilization rate of housing in Chinatown is rare. Sometimes the rooms in the office buildings are separated by another

Next door, a small place is filled with many "big-name" companies, and a small door sign is filled with different business names." He pointed to the billboards and shams on both sides.

"Yes! I really wouldn't have noticed it if I didn't go into detail." Karl said.

One-third of the shops here are restaurants, and there are mostly Lingnan people here, and most of them speak Cantonese. Fang Monan and the others found a restaurant with a very ordinary front door, but it was something special once they entered, and every table was full. They arrived just in time.

People at a table paid and left. Fortunately, they came early. If it was during meal time, they might not even be able to wait for a table if they queued up.

Fang Monan and the others ordered scallion pancakes, crab meat dumplings and pan-fried buns. They were all ordinary snacks, but they tasted unexpectedly good. The thin scallion pancakes were fried to a crispy texture, and you could eat them when they were hot.

, the aroma of onion penetrates through the nose, which is a double enjoyment of smell and taste.

The signature pan-fried buns here are also surprisingly good. The skin of the pan-fried buns is very chewy, the meat filling is fresh and juicy, and you can taste a hint of Shaoxing old wine while chewing.

Dad said: "I didn't expect that you can eat authentic Chinese food here. I thought it was mutated to cater to Westerners' tastes!"

"This is still delicious." Mom also said.

Of course it’s delicious. Fang Monan used to work here. He’s very familiar with this place. It hasn’t changed at all after so many years, it’s still so quaint and full of Chinese sentiments.[

Dad and Mom are very hungry these days. If they don’t have enough, they will continue to scream. They won’t stop until they feel full from eating! “Haha... I’m sorry, I ate too much.” Dad said to Carl with a smile.

"I've eaten a lot too. I haven't found such a delicious restaurant in New York for so many years." Karl waved his hand. "I will definitely introduce my friends to it next time."

They paid cash here, and after the meal they went to Madison Avenue, which is a fashion paradise. There are many first-line brands here, of course, they are still mainly European brands. It is famous for its boutique brand stores, with both big and small brands.

Seeing that the men who wanted to go shopping surrendered first, my father said: "You go shopping! I'll wait for you at the Cafe."

"Haha..." Liang Zi echoed: "I'm accompanying brother-in-law Zhengping, and here are two cards. Take them." He handed a bank card to his mother and Hongye each. Niu Niu was left in Liang Zi's care while the women went shopping.

It is best not to bring children with you to avoid accidents.

Fang Monan walked with his mother and the others, "Mom, is there anything you want to buy?"

My mother looked at the gorgeous clothes in front of her and thought about it carefully, "Not really. Han Zhiqian brings a lot of clothes to the family every year, and there is no end to them."

After shopping for a long time, my mother finally bought a cashmere sweater from LP. It is elegant and high-quality. The hand-stitched stitching, exquisite craftsmanship, leather details and personalized accessories ensure that it firmly occupies the leading position in the luxury boutique market. But obviously

My mother didn’t know this brand. When she swiped the card, Fang Monan bothered her and didn’t ask how much it cost. She would definitely not buy it if she knew the price.

When the time was almost up, the hotel drove them to the location designated by Allen, a very simple shop, but Fang Monan knew that it was extraordinary and provided all-round services to guests.

First, I bathed the ladies, took care of them, set their makeup, and put their hair into a bun. Finally, I chose a dress. Red leaves were a good choice. She was tall and had a natural sense of clothes, so she chose a strapless evening dress with dark red flowers embroidered on white silk.

It was too cold and Liangzi chose a cashmere shawl for her, which just covered her shoulders and part of her exposed back.

It was my mother's turn to be in trouble. My mother was not as tall as Hong Ye, only 1.62 meters tall. She had a petite frame and could not hold up most Western evening gowns.

Fang Monan spent a long time choosing. She found a long white silk dress. She took it out and weighed it. She rubbed her chin and said to the clerk: "Change here and here." She kept gesticulating.

The clerk was a little embarrassed, "I bought this dress, how can I change it to suit my needs?" Fang Monan obviously had a gentle expression, but in the clerk's eyes, his eyes were very sharp and could not be refuted, so he quickly took it away.

The alterations started, and twenty minutes later, the altered clothes were brought over.

Mom put it on, and Fang Monan looked around. The buttons couldn't be buttoned, so they had to use pearls instead, and the sleeves reached to the elbows. The whole dress was simple and luxurious, making Mom's figure look exquisite, and the slits at the bottom only reached

Below the knees, turned around, what is missing?

"It looks like a cheongsam." Hongye said, looking at the clothes on his mother.

"Is there any paint?" Fang Monan asked.

"Yes, what color do you want?" the clerk said respectfully.

"Black." When the clerk went to get the paint, Fang Monan asked his mother to take off her clothes and paint... an ink painting, the moonlight of the lotus pond was displayed in front of everyone's eyes.

After the paint dried, my mother put it on again. Fang Monan finished her long hair in a bun, making it loose. She turned her hand and took out a red hairpin from the space. There was only a white pearl on the hairpin, and the others.

Decorate it and insert it into the bun. After applying the smoky makeup, Hongye and the store clerk were stunned.

"Come on, mom, let's go and charm dad." Fang Monan led mom to the man.

"Dangdang...how about it!" Fang Monan led his mother and walked between them.

The men who were still chatting were interrupted by Fang Monan's words. When they turned around, they saw their mother standing there, and their father's eyes were fixed, taking away his soul and soul.

Liang Zi said: "Sister Dayan, you are so beautiful."[

The mother who has been carefully groomed, coupled with the hands that have been nurtured by Fang Monan over the past few years, this beauty is exquisite, perfect, thought-provoking, and has a long-lasting charm. Because this is a mood, a

A sense of self-restraint, a sense of elegance, and a sense of posture.

The cheongsam is an aesthetic and subtle symbol of oriental women. Because of the cheongsam, my mother has become so graceful, so subtle and classical, so sexy and sultry... The woman wearing the cheongsam is like an oriental ink painting, with ancient colors looming; like a rain alley

Like the lilac flowers in the cheongsam, it exudes a faint fragrance; like the light lotus among the blue waves of the clear pond, it stands gracefully in the wind... Therefore, the woman wearing the cheongsam is the most elegant, the most temperamental, and the most beautiful.

"Tsk...it's so beautiful." Allen muttered. "A classical and subtle oriental beauty."

"Hey! I don't remember there are oriental costumes here!" Allen said, touching his chin.

"Haha... There is nothing suitable for Sister Dayan here. This dress was modified according to Nannan's design, and the ink painting on it was painted by Nannan on the spot." Hong Ye said, who came here in style.

Allen screamed: "You two will amaze the whole audience and make the women present eclipse."

It was getting late, and the men also put on black suits and dresses. Fang Monan and Niu Niu were each chosen by their mother and Hongye to wear a simple princess dress, which they couldn't do without.

The brightly blooming rose pattern belt is like taking a girl to a flowery back garden. The pink roses are delicate and charming, making girls more charming. Paired with romantic and elegant chiffon yarn material, it is easy to become a sweet girl with pear blossoms. Chiffon

The hem of the skirt was looming, like a playful elf. Below, Menan was completely transformed into a child by their pranks.

The difference in temperament makes Fang Monan look beautiful, romantic and a little lazy and charming even when she wears a princess dress.

"Let's go! Dayan." Dad stepped forward and bowed like a gentleman, making an invitation to dance. Mom looked at him coquettishly and put her hand shyly on Dad's hand, holding his arm.

arm.

Liangzi and Hongye held hands with the little princess in the middle - Niuniu.

"Boss, let's go!" Fang Monan held Allen's arm.

After they left, the store owner hurriedly came in from outside and asked the clerk, "Why didn't you stop them?"

The clerk said aggrievedly: "Can I stop you?"

"Forget it, just draw that dress for me." The shop owner thought about it.

"Okay! I'll draw it right away." What I drew is my mother's improved cheongsam. (To be continued)