Chapter 8: Supermarket Dong Boss
"Old three, fried fish, potatoes, mineral water!"
In a small supermarket in St. Helier, Li Ming parked the car and pushed open the door and greeted the boss Dong at the counter!
"I said, you are a grocery store run by our Chinese. If you don't have some pickled vegetables, Lao Gan Ma will comfort the souls of our foreign friends? Even the first time you have to get two packs of spicy strips!"
Every three or four days, Li Ming has to come to Lao Dong’s small supermarket to replenish some daily necessities. The reason why his terrible English level was able to spend half a month on Jersey and rent a car was thanks to the only Chinese compatriot on the island.
What is Lao Dong’s real name? Li Ming didn’t ask. He just heard Lao Dong chatting once. He heard that his hometown seemed to be in Chaoshan, his daughter was studying in London, and he was in retirement here. He was so bored that he opened a small shop to pass the time!
Old Dong has lived in Jersey Island for almost ten years. Every time he comes back for half a month, Li Ming is definitely here and is regarded as the only permanent Chinese on the island.
After getting familiar with each other, Li Ming could see that Lao Dong is very respected by the locals. Many locals would come to his store to buy things and chat with Lao Dong very well.
Old Dong is not tall. This thin old man always wears an old pair of black-framed glasses on his face. The floral shirt and beach shorts are almost the logo of Old Dong.
When old Dong meets everyone, he always has a sincere smile on his face. Those who don’t know what he thinks is here for a trip!
If it were just for the first time meeting, most people would think that this old man must have a good temper, but Li Ming knew that if this old man Dong had a stubborn temper as soon as he got up, he would be like a child.
"You guys are all nonsense. There are not many of our people in this place a year. Here are all foreigners. Their foreigners are not happy to eat pickled vegetables! Apart from eating them by themselves, they are just a big deal!"
The weather was too hot in June, and the water flowed out of the old-fashioned air-conditioning condensate pipe in the small supermarket was filled with water. Old Dong hurriedly brought it to the pool in the backyard, and he was going to water the flowers later.
I was in the wilderness for several days, and the weather was strong, so I usually slept in the car.
Taking advantage of the time when Lao Dong was pouring water, Li Ming took the opportunity to lie on Lao Dong's rocking chair. After lying down, the feeling of feeling so good made him hum comfortably!
"How about it, how are you receiving goods these days!"
After pouring the air-conditioning water, Old Dong brought the food and supplies Li Ming wanted.
Since he is in the wild on weekdays, the fried fish and chips that are easy to store and carry have almost become his standard. Even if he eats various sauces with tomato sauce, strawberry sauce, and blueberry sauce, he feels like he is about to vomit!
"Not mentioning it, there was a pile of broken copper and iron in the first two days, and even a dull fart sounded. Today, at least a German steel helmet was dug out, but unfortunately it was rusted! It was not worth selling it!"
"If you want to be happy, you can just use it as a flowerpot!"
Li Ming pointed to the station wagon outside and said with a depressed look on his face.
Old Dong turned around in surprise and looked at Li Ming: "I dug up the German helmet?! Is your boy's decay going to die?"
"Hehe! That's a must. If you look so handsome, your luck will get better!"
Speaking of luck, Li Ming subconsciously touched the ring on his hand.
"I heard from people on the island that a group of ** Germans were stationed here decades ago. There were also planes and cars. I lived here for a few years. Can you dig a helmet be considered a consolation prize?"
"Hey, in fact, treasure hunting is like buying a lottery ticket, all depends on luck. In recent years, I have heard people talk about "London" (local British) that have produced many treasures. You guys are running to this broken island without shit and chickens without eggs to find treasures!"
"But one or two years ago, I heard that a farmer picked up one or two Roman silver coins when he was repairing a ditch! Later, many people went there to try their luck, but they all became happy."
Li Ming heard that Old Dong had been talking about the Roman silver coins of St. Martin several times. The elderly were a little forgetful. After hearing this, he believed that the Celtic silver coins treasures were definitely on the island!
The second-hand metal detector in Li Ming's car was left behind by those foreign treasure hunters after returning empty-handed.
This was thanks to Old Dong at the beginning. Otherwise, Li Ming, who was like a lost fly, would have returned to China in shame after spending his visa for one month.
Even the rented station wagon parked outside the supermarket was entrusted with Lao Dong.
While counting the counter, Old Dong chatted with Li Ming every sentence. Old Dong liked the big young man lying on his chair in front of him very much. Although the age difference between the two was more than 20 years, the way they spoke was like meeting an old brother.
On the night half a month ago, when Mr. Dong was planning to close the store and rest as usual, he didn't pay attention when he closed the door and almost fell on the fire hydrant at the door;
At that time, Li Ming, who was worried about accommodation, was wandering around like a headless fly. He passed by Lao Dong's supermarket and saw that he was about to fall, he quickly helped him.
With this help, Li Ming found that he had helped out a compatriot who was also in a foreign country.
Next! The enthusiastic old Dong and the lost Li Ming became good friends!
Li Mingyu, who was lying on the chair, closed his eyes and rested, said earnestly.
"I said to Old Man Dong, treasure hunting is not urgent, so you must be patient!"
"And look at how handsome I am, I will definitely dig up a big treasure in the future and become an explorer who caused a sensation in the world!"
"Besides, do you know why I met you when I went to the island, and it happened that you were about to have an intimate kiss with the steel fire hydrant at your door!?"
Old Dong looked at the pot boiling water beside him, turned around and asked with a puzzled look: "Why!"
Li Ming turned his head and sighed, pointing to his face and said sincerely.
"Isn't it because my old Li got the favor of God from my mother's womb that I gave birth to a handsome and elegant woman, handsome from childhood to adulthood. A person as handsome as me will definitely not have bad luck, otherwise how could I save your life at the critical moment!"
Old Dong looked at Li Ming's arrogant look, snorted and spitted on the ground with contempt: "Ah tui."
Seeing Old Man Dong's expression with disgust, Li Ming thought of the treasure master experience card he had just drawn, lowered his head and subconsciously touched the ring on his hand and said excitedly:
"Don't believe it. I guess it's only been two days since I dug up the treasure!"
There were three days of daily necessities, including gasoline. After finishing the tidying up, the old Dong took out his computer. After pressing it, he touched his chin and pointed at the things on the table and said;
“50 pounds!”
Li Ming lying on the chair When he heard the price, he immediately sat up and exclaimed: "The last time he was only 45!"
Old Dong, who was standing next to him, smiled with a lewd look on his face: "The main reason is that you are handsome, you have to pay more money! I am paying some value tax on God!"
"I am willing to sacrifice one percent of my appearance [Wonderful Novels www.wmxs.info]. How about we give a 10% discount?"
"I accept the sacrifice of 2% and I can get a 20% discount!"
"roll!"
Finally, under the friendly talks and consultations between the two sides, in the spirit of mutual benefit, mutual benefit, unity and mutual assistance, Li Ming used £45 to reach the deal!
Since I finally returned to the town and was here again at Lao Dong, the dinner was a dish of authentic scallion oil noodles.
Li Ming was so satisfied with eating three bowls of noodles!
"Old, it's a pity for you to open a supermarket with your skills. What about the whole noodle restaurant? If I don't brag, your skills will definitely teach the French guys who sell spaghetti next door to be a new person!"
He seemed to say that Old Dong was proud of his pride. Old Dong, who had drunk half a bottle of white wine, showed a smug smile on his face, and said with a very sensible look on his face.
"Although you are not very good-looking, you speak very well and it is quite up to my taste!"
"By the way! Last time I heard you say you are not married yet!"
"Then talk about girlfriend!"
"No!"
After hearing the affirmative words, Old Dong said with disgust!
"When your brother was 27 years old, the baby could run away all over the floor! You kid are planning to be glorious to the end!"
Li Ming said with a wry smile;
"Bad, it's mainly because I'm too good at kids, and ordinary girls look down on me!"
Old Dong looked straight at Li Ming with reading glasses for a while, and suddenly leaned over and said mysteriously!
"By the way! My daughter is 25, a serious PhD at Oxford University, do you want to think about it?"
Lao Dong’s daughter is definitely his favorite. He can’t help but praise his daughter for being sensible, filial and beautiful!
However, this girl is indeed very powerful. After all, she is able to study at Oxford University, which is much better than Li Ming, a second-tier undergraduate graduate in China.
But last time Li Ming came to the small supermarket to replenish supplies, Old Dong took out the photo and pointed at the almost round fat girl in the photo with a proud look on her face when she introduced her daughter;
Just a glance! Li Ming immediately felt that God was quite fair. He failed to pass the college entrance examination and was indeed defeated by his appearance!
Now that half a bottle of white wine is gone, Old Dong has actually put his ideas on him. Li Ming pointed at Old Dong and cursed with a smile;
Chapter completed!