The meal was ready, and Xiao Ran placed bowls of steaming rice on the table.

He smiled at the mother and daughter who were still talking and said, "Come and eat."

The two elderly people's warm attitude instantly eased Yan Xici's tension, replacing it with an indescribable sense of warmth.

Homemade food, served on all sorts of plates, may not look as refined or fancy as restaurant food, but it has the most unforgettable flavor in the world.

It tastes like home.

Mr. Xiao was unusually happy today, and he looked at Qiu Yuru with a smile, "Well then, bring the wine over, and two more glasses, Xiao Ran and I will have a couple of drinks!"

It's rare for me to see my son, and it would be a lie to say I don't miss him.

Qiu Yuru didn't refuse and hurriedly got up to get her husband the wine he usually drank. It wasn't expensive, only ninety yuan a bottle, after all, they weren't a wealthy family.

The addition of wine to the table added to the lively atmosphere.

Xiao Shengrong raised his glass with a smile, "Well then, I wish my whole family peace, safety, and good health!"

Qiu Yuru and Yan Xici don't drink alcohol; the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law each held a glass of juice.

All four of them had happy smiles on their faces.

After finishing his drink, Xiao Shengrong asked between bites, "By the way, how's work been lately?"

Despite his casual demeanor, he had actually wanted to ask this question for a long time, but he didn't want to call and ask.

After all, it hasn't been more than two days since the incident, and I feel like I'm being a bit deliberate by asking so frequently.

Before Xiao Ran could speak, Yan Xici quickly said, "Brother Xiao Ran is very hardworking, and his new book has already sold the copyright with only 400,000 words. The company even provided him with a car!"

The girl's eyes practically overflowed with admiration as she spoke.

To be honest, she was really proud of Xiao Ran!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shengrong looked surprised. "Really?"

To be honest, he thought Xiao Ran would be depressed these past two days, and he wasn't planning to ask.

The child is already upset, so don't add to their distress.

I never expected this! Xiao Ran is really something else!

Not only did they sell the copyright, but the company even provided them with a car. You know, a company may have a lot of employees, but those who can be provided with a car are not ordinary employees.

They must be the group of capable people whom the boss values ​​highly.

After all, nobody's money comes from thin air.

"Yeah, I was originally planning to take the bus, but it just so happens to be a lucky day, saving me some travel expenses," Xiao Ran said with a smile.

After saying that, he picked up a piece of pork rib and put it in Yan Xici's bowl.

After all, it was her first time having dinner with her dad, so this girl was bound to be a little shy.

"Easy for you to say," Qiu Yuru said irritably, but there was an undeniable pride in her eyes. "What kind of car did you get?"

“a6.” Xiao Ran ate a piece of beef.

Home-cooked meals are definitely the best!

"Wow, that's great, not bad at all." Qiu Yuru was genuinely surprised that it was even better than her own car.

"By the way, you've got the copyright back. Any thoughts?"

After speaking, Xiao Shengrong poured himself another glass of wine, his face beaming with undisguised joy.

After all, every parent hopes their son will be successful.

"I didn't ask for any money," Xiao Ran said with a smile.

"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Shengrong choked hard on the liquor he had just swallowed.

The surprise on his face was beyond words.

"No, I just asked them for some equity. If it sells well in the future, it will definitely be much higher than the copyright fee."

As Xiao Ran spoke, he got up and poured his father a glass of water.

Xiao Shengrong breathed a sigh of relief. "Can you stop talking so dramatically?"

This is terrifying! He thought he'd lost his mind!

Qiu Yuru, who was standing next to her, finally understood: this child had finally shown some cunning this time!

She gave Xiao Ran a thumbs up and said with certainty, "Great job!"

Xiao Ran almost laughed at that expression.

She has always encouraged herself in this way since she was a child.

The first time I put on my own socks, the first time I rode a bicycle, the first time I got my driver's license—there were so many moments like these.

Although she was no longer young, she would never forget that expression.

It was so dear to me, so worth giving everything for.

Yan Xici sat beside them, watching the two elders' satisfaction with Xiao Ran, and felt an indescribable pride in her heart. It was as if she was even happier than when she herself had been praised.

It's as if they're saying, "You all have good judgment, that's well said, please say a few more words!"

Unfortunately, this has always been the case in the Xiao family: one word from Mom, one word from Dad, and that's it.

The atmosphere was inexplicably quiet.

So Yan Xici had no choice but to praise herself, "Brother Xiao Ran, you're really amazing, you'll definitely be even more amazing in the future!"

That look in his eyes seemed to be looking at the pride of the whole nation!

It was as if he had received some supreme honor.

"How silly!" Xiao Ran couldn't help but laugh.

Even though I hadn't done anything, in her eyes it was as if I had won some great victory.

Yan Xici was taken aback. She had praised him, and he was actually scolding her?

Her watery eyes held a hint of defiance, and her little mouth pouted slightly.

"I'm not stupid!"

"Okay, okay, you're not stupid, you're the smartest. You can recite the multiplication tables, you know to run home when it rains, you've been independent since you were little, you know to sleep when you're sleepy, and you can go to the toilet by yourself when you can't hold it in..."

Yan Xici felt increasingly uneasy as she listened. Come on, she wasn't stupid!

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