Su Ruonan took a bite and hissed because of the spiciness. She quickly drank two gulps of warm water. Her lips were still numb. She asked, "Aunt, how much chili and pepper did you put in? This taste is so authentic. It's almost impossible to get such authentic spicy and fresh food in Beijing. The food is quite light."

Miao Xiuying was afraid that she would eat too much and have diarrhea, so she kindly reminded her: "Eat less. If your stomach is not healthy, you will have a hard time at night."

Su Ruo couldn't help but took another piece, "Aunt, I know what you're doing, it's so delicious."

She ate mouthful after mouthful, which whetted Su's mother's appetite and she also started eating.

The kids have strong tastes, and they’ve gotten used to it a long time ago, so they eat with gusto.

Mother Su said embarrassedly: "Sister Miao, if you are free some other day, you can teach me and I will make it for my husband. I called him today, but he said he had something to do at the factory and didn't come. He missed a delicious meal and he may regret it."

Miao Xiuying said cheerfully: "No problem, if you want to learn, just come find me. I'm also good at cooking seafood. I'll go to the market one day, buy some fresh seafood, and then call you over when I'm done."

Mother Su said politely, "Why spend money? We will eat whatever you cook!"

She also ate the sweet and sour pork ribs made by Miao Xiuying, which had just the right sweetness, just what she liked.

Su Ruonan finished three big bowls without realizing it. By the time she realized what she had eaten, she was so full that she couldn't help but burp.

After Su's mother finished eating, she cleaned up with Miao Xiuying, while Jiang Yan brought over melon seeds and peanuts and chatted with Su Ruonan.

Lu Li was coaxing the baby to sleep. Jiang Yan was knowledgeable and could talk about everything, and Su Ruonan admired her more and more.

Time passed quickly, and seeing that class was about to start, she quickly stood up and said, "Xiao Yan, let's talk later. I have to go to school."

Jiang Yan carried her shoulder bag and said, "Come along, I have to go too."

Lu Li was already waiting for them outside. Since they were in different schools, the three of them went their separate ways after exiting the alley.

Shen Nian saw Jiang Yan coming and took out the imported chocolate she bought specially for her.

"Xiao Yan, this is for you."

Jiang Yan took it, her eyes curved into crescents, "You are so thoughtful. You went to the foreign exchange store and thought of buying me chocolate. I like this one very much. Thank you."

Chen Nian embraced her, "You are being distant with me, aren't you? By the way, aren't you going to buy a courtyard house? My mother went to ask around, and there are three suitable ones near my grandfather's house, one with two entrances, and two with three entrances.

The price is not low within the Second Ring Road. When you are free, let's go and have a look. He is an acquaintance of my mother and can help you negotiate the price. If you want to buy it, it's next to my grandfather's house.

We can still visit each other in the future. My grandfather said that you are welcome to visit my home. It is rare to see such an outstanding young comrade as you. He wants to meet you. "

Jiang Yan took out the textbook, thought about it, and said slowly: "Next week! Aren't we going to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Professor Zheng tomorrow? They said there will be important guests. My husband will be back at the weekend, so I only have time next week."

Shen Nian winked at her, "Oh, so it's your husband who is coming back. Just call your husband. My grandfather is also an old revolutionary. He participated in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. There are a lot of medals at home.

Now retired, I raise fish and plant flowers at home, enjoying my leisure time. My grandmother can't stay idle, and she works in the neighborhood committee to help women who have been abused at home to seek justice. "

Jiang Yan gave a thumbs up and said, "Your grandparents are both heroes. Let's do it this week! I'll ask my husband to come with me. If we want to buy a house, I have to discuss it with him as the head of the family. I can't make up my mind myself."

Shen Nian clicked his tongue twice: "Okay, it's just the two of us, don't pretend, can't you make the decision? Your man, shouldn't he obey you? Bring him here, let's meet together, so that family members don't recognize each other as family members.

My grandfather likes boys who are soldiers very much. If I hadn’t been in poor health since childhood, he would have sent me to the barracks long ago.

Most of my cousins have experience in the military and they don’t dare to rely on his power for fear of being beaten.”

Hearing this, Jiang Yan couldn't help laughing. "Well, we're sorry to bother you this week. Does your grandpa have anything he likes to eat? I'll go buy some. It doesn't make sense to come to your house empty-handed."

"Why is there so much to be particular about? However, my grandfather likes to drink tea, so just buy him two kilograms. Don't spend money recklessly, as he hates extravagance.

As for the older generation, you know, we are used to being frugal! Where is your home? I will pick you up when the time comes."

Jiang Yan blinked her eyes, her expression playful, "It's in the South Alley opposite Peking University. You can hear me if you call me at the entrance of the alley."

Shen Nian held her face with both hands, “It’s settled, I’m looking forward to you coming to my house, letting you taste my mother’s cooking, let’s visit each other more often in the future, I’ve always liked you.

Seeing you makes me eat two more bowls of rice. How come you are so awesome? Your mother is also a beauty, right? How about your father? Why haven’t you ever mentioned them? "

Jiang Yan said casually: "My mother passed away, and my father cut off relations with me."

Shen Nian looked unconvinced, "Is your dad crazy? You are so promising? He pushed you away. Did he find a stepmother and give birth to a sister for you?"

Jiang Yan had an expression that asked, "How do you know?" Shen Nian spat, "Really? Now that you have a stepmother, you also have a stepfather. Your life is not easy, right?"

It's not easy, what's so hard about it? Those people are not easy, she has an easier life than anyone else.

She pretended to be helpless, "It's better to break up. We won't have any contact in the future. I don't want to have anything to do with him."

Chen Nian stood up for her, "Dad can give up, but what about the family property? You are the eldest, and he won't give you any of it even if you want it, so you go to his factory to make trouble. You are old, and he still has the nerve to lose face!"

Jiang Yan thought of the miserable plight of the family of three and laughed heartlessly.

"It's divided. Give me the big one. Her daughter has gone to the countryside. We haven't been in touch for several years. Let's not talk about those bad things. Let's go to class first!"

Shen Nian said obediently, took out the book, and was always envious of Jiang Yan's photographic memory.

She is the type of person whose memory is worse than her writing, so she can only write things down and memorize them by rote.

Jiang Yan was born with a talent for studying, no wonder he got the top spot in the imperial examination, he deserves it.

She also told Lin Sui about this in private, and Lin Sui praised her to the skies, making her feel so proud.

This kid knows how to coax people more and more as he grows up. He used to be like a saw-mouthed gourd, but now he has gotten the hang of it!

There were not many key points in the afternoon classes, so Shen Nian remembered them easily. When she walked out of the school with Jiang Yan, Lin Sui was already waiting for her.

Jiang Yan went to pick up the kids from the Yuhong class. Gu Chaoyang stuck to Mi Li and Mi Li wanted to beat him up.

He blinked at his wet eyes and said pitifully, "Sister, can't you sleep at my house? I'll give you my bed."

Qin Ya wanted to pull his ears off. She had never seen such a sticky plaster before. She slapped Gu Chaoyang on the butt.

"Let's go, don't you want to eat Peking duck? Mom will take you to buy it. Sister is going home too."