Chapter 153 Finally found the meal time

On the last day of the holiday, after Zhao Xiaojing prepared part of the pork trotter rice and sweet soup, she left the rest to Su Yuchen and took a car to Wen Yulan's house.

Wen Yulan's work and family are both in Jiangcheng. A few days before leaving Yangcheng, Zhao Xiaojing went to Grandpa Wen's house to say goodbye. When she mentioned going to Jiangcheng, Grandma Fan said that Lan Zi was also there, and asked Zhao Xiaojing to visit Wen Yulan more often and ask Wen Yulan for help if she encountered any difficulties.

But after arriving in Jiangcheng, the two had only contacted each other a few times and had never met in person. Not only was Zhao Xiaojing busy, but Wen Yulan, the branch manager, was even busier, even working overtime a few days before National Day.

After finally getting a few days of vacation, Wen Yulan called and said she would come over to pick up Zhao Xiaojing and Su Yuchen, take them around Jiangcheng, and then visit her home to meet them and have a meal.

The two of them discussed it, realizing they still had business to attend to. If they went together, there would be no one to sell the pork trotter rice. Furthermore, the renovations for the new shop had already been finalized, and after the shop opened, they might have even less time to find Wen Yulan. In the end, they decided that Su Yuchen would stay home and make the sweet soup, while Zhao Xiaojing would go alone.

Zhao Xiaojing packed a whole braised pig's trotter and made a pot of mango pudding, and carried them all the way to Wen Yulan Community.

Wen Yulan lives in the residential complex on the second ring road of Jiangcheng, surrounded by hospitals, schools, shopping malls, parks, subway stations and other supporting facilities.

Wen Yulan asked Zhao Xiaojing which subway line she took and waited at the gate of the community early. When she saw Zhao Xiaojing, she smiled gently with crow's feet in the corners of her eyes. She hugged Zhao Xiaojing and looked at her affectionately. "Oh, you've darkened! It's been a while since we last met. You must have been running around outside a lot, right?

It's so hot and you're carrying stuff, and I specifically told you to, what don't I have here? I said I'd pick you up but you didn't even give me your address, you're being too polite!

"It's okay, Aunt Wen. I know you have everything you need, so I brought some things I sell at my stall. I didn't say hello, I just took them. I didn't make anything special for you, and I didn't buy anything for you." Wen Yulan always had a gentle temperament. Zhao Xiaojing always couldn't help but get close to her and treated her as an elder.

The two swiped their access cards and walked in while talking.

As soon as you enter the community, you will be greeted by a cool breeze. Trees that block out the sun are planted on both sides of the road. In the middle, there is an exquisitely crafted fountain pool. Even the landscape plants are neatly trimmed, and you can tell at a glance that they are regularly maintained.

After walking straight past a building, you will see a large lawn. The distance between buildings is quite wide. Wen Yulan's house is the second building behind the lawn.

This building has two elevators and two households. Wen Yulan pressed the elevator and went straight to the 29th floor. As soon as she entered the house, she found Wen Jin was there too.

"Hello Uncle Wen, Uncle Wen is here too." Zhao Xiaojing greeted him in surprise. She only remembered that the three children of Grandpa Wen were not in Yangcheng. She knew that Wen Yulan was in Jiangcheng, but she didn't expect Wen Jin to be here too.

"Jingjing, so fast! Come, I just killed the melon!" Wen Jin was carrying an exquisite fruit plate and placing it on the coffee table. When he heard the voice, he pointed at the plate on the table and said.

"Your Uncle Wen just came over here because he had nothing else to do. As soon as he heard you were coming, he went straight into the kitchen to chop melons and fiddle with the fruit. He was so busy that he didn't even have time to come down with me." Wen Yulan glanced at the fruit plate on the table and smiled helplessly. "You're really something. You even set up a plate in a short while. What a fool!"

"We're still missing a few toothpicks, wait a minute!" Wen Jin didn't care about his elder sister's complaints, and turned around and walked in another direction.

Wen Yulan moved her lips and shook her head helplessly.

Zhao Xiaojing looked at the table and was immediately at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

There was a flamboyantly decorated fruit plate on the coffee table. Part of the watermelon rind was cut into tassels and pricked with toothpicks to make it look like claws and fangs. Another part was cut into long strips, on which were placed rectangular pieces of Hami melon cut into grooves. The orange was also cut into slices and placed on it in the shape of petals.

The whole fruit plate is not ugly, it is quite artistic. Eating it at home feels like being at the Commerce Bureau.

After changing her shoes, Zhao Xiaojing was pulled into the living room by Wen Yulan. Her attention was focused on Wen Jin just now and she didn't look closely. When she came in and took a closer look, Zhao Xiaojing was so surprised that she couldn't take her eyes off.

The house is well-lit and has north-south ventilation. There are large floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides, from which you can see the park downstairs and the lake in the distance at a glance.

Except for the bedroom, all spaces in the room are connected, and the kitchen is also open, which looks very simple and high-end.

The decoration of the entire room is also very integrated, full of modern and artistic atmosphere, and the layout is so perfect that people feel very comfortable and at ease at first glance.

"Aunt Wen, this is a standard large flat with a panoramic view. It's decorated so beautifully!" Zhao Xiaojing's eyes were full of stars.

"I was thinking of letting you and your classmates stay here for a few days. I finally have a day off and I could take you out to play. We have rooms, but you're just too busy." Wen Yulan looked regretful. "No matter how nice it is, it's just Yunyun's dad and I. It's more lively when you come."

"It's okay, Aunt Wen. We are in Jiangcheng. We can visit each other often. When I open my business, I will invite you, uncle, and Uncle Wen to have dinner with me." Zhao Xiaojing said with emotion.

Although she had only met the Wen family by chance, after spending time with them, she always felt warmed by the kindness of the Wen family.

"Jingjing, tea or scented tea?" Wen Jin asked.

"Take a few bowls and drink the sugar water first. Jingjing brought it all the way here, don't let her down." Wen Yulan said.

The three of them sat down, and Wen Yulan served Zhao Xiaojing a bowl first. "You just mentioned opening a new store. Last time on the phone, it was simple. Where exactly is your new store located? Is it a fried skewers shop or a dessert shop?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Jin quickly shifted his gaze from Tang Shui to Zhao Xiaojing in surprise. "So soon? Didn't the old lady just tell me you were coming to Jiangcheng last month?"

"Yes, I've been setting up a stall for almost a month. This time I just happened to find a suitable store. I thought that I would open a store eventually, so I'd better open it sooner and get it settled.

It's near the Geological University in Qingjiang District. There is a Pantai Community there. The store is on the corner of the street as you enter the Pantai Community. I will send you the location when the time comes.

I've rented a night market stall for the sweet soup and have a college student selling it. I'm planning to make rice topped with gravy and some braised snacks. As for the fried skewers, I'll see how we hire someone later. I'm mainly cooking, so I won't be able to handle the fried skewers," said Zhao Xiaojing.

"Where's the Geological University?" Wen Jin slapped his thigh and stopped eating his sugary soup. "That's convenient! I don't have to eat awful takeout!"

"Oh, you finally found the meal time. From now on, mom can finally have some peace and quiet and no longer have to listen to your complaints every day!" Wen Yulan smiled and glanced at Wen Jin.

"Uncle Wen lives very close to me?" Zhao Xiaojing asked in surprise when she saw this reaction.