Qin Xiaoyu then directed the chef to bring out two more pot plates and rub them with some lard several times.

Qi Si was in the catering business, so getting these things ready wasn't difficult for him; he quickly got everything ready. Back then, very few people ate beef, and it was even cheaper than pork.

Qin Xiaoyu chopped the onions and mixed them with the meat. The workers found it novel and came over to watch.

"Go and start a fire." Qin Xiaoyu instructed the workers to build a temporary stove with bricks and then place the steel plate on it.

Under Qin Xiaoyu's command, the sizzling of meat slices on the steel plate was soon heard, and the aroma attracted the nearby dogs.

"This is so delicious!" Qi Si sat in the middle, eating with his mouth full of oil, but he wouldn't give up any space.

"It's delicious! Make it yourself when you get home. Mixing meat is that simple. Think about it some more when you get back. Let's open a barbecue restaurant next." Qin Xiaoyu made a plan for Qi Si.

"Alright, girl, you've been bullying me all this time, it's not for nothing, is it?" Qi Si's words made everyone laugh.

Qin Xiaoyu was worried that Qi Si would be too uncomfortable staying there all day, so she packed up early to go home. She took the remaining beef and other things with her and asked Qi Si to take her to the military region.

The room was unusually quiet. Hanhan was kneeling in front of the coffee table drawing pictures of guns and cannons, while her younger sister was playing with a doll.

Hearing Qin Xiaoyu talking to the guard, they rushed over.

"How about we have a barbecue today?" Qin Xiaoyu held up the bag in her hand.

"Okay!" Hanhan exclaimed, tilting his little face up. He would agree to whatever Qin Xiaoyu said. In his eyes, his mother was the greatest.

"What did you buy again? I told you not to spend money so much." Zhou Xing's mother complained as she came out. It was clear that she hadn't slept well last night either.

"Auntie, let's try something different. You sit and wait while I clean up."

Qin Xiaoyu prepared everything on the rooftop before calling them up. She also called the guards over. Since there were only a few people, eating together made it more lively.

Zhou Xing's mother doesn't usually eat much meat, so Qin Xiaoyu thoughtfully roasted eggplant and mushrooms for her as well.

"It's delicious! I didn't have any appetite at first, but now I'm enjoying it and I'd like to have some more rice," Zhou Xing's mother praised.

"Auntie likes to eat this, so I'll make it for you every few days. But you can't eat this all the time, it's too heaty."

By then it was already dark, the sky was heavy, and a gentle breeze was blowing on the rooftop. The group of people were so comfortable after their meal that they didn't want to go downstairs.

"Little Fish, it's so good to have you with me." Zhou Xing's mother suddenly sighed softly.

“It’s what I should do. Auntie treats my child as her own, so I’m your child too,” Qin Xiaoyu said softly.

"Yes, you're my child too." Zhou Xing's mother hugged her little sister and kissed her chubby cheek hard. The little sister pouted and kissed her back.

"Thank you for bringing my little sister to me." Zhou Xing's mother stopped talking, and Qin Xiaoyu guessed that she was thinking of another child.

Because they had barbecue for dinner and were worried about indigestion, they played on the rooftop for a while after dinner before coming down.

It just so happens to be the time for filming "Huo Yuanjia". Usually, Hanhan is the most enthusiastic, but today she is taking her time.

"Mom, I feel like Chen Zhen doesn't look good anymore since Grandpa isn't home," Hanhan said sadly, pouting.

Qin Xiaoyu gave him a big hug.

Children are the most sincere; they will be good to those who are good to them.

Hanhan's biological grandfather had always ignored him. He would either beat and scold him or treat him coldly. Although it was also the host's fault for being so useless, he was still his grandson. In the end, the grandparents were still a bit cold-hearted.

So although the relationship improved later, Qin Xiaoyu had no past grievances and wouldn't hold a grudge. But Hanhan was always a bit distant from them, seeing them only once or twice a month, and didn't think about them much.

But Commander Zhou treated him differently. From the first day they met, he played with him, taught him knowledge, accompanied him, and cared for him. So in Hanhan's heart, Grandpa Zhou held the most important place.

"She was crying under the covers last night, saying she missed her grandpa," Zhou Xing's mother whispered to Qin Xiaoyu, adding, "Don't leave, stay and sleep with the child."

"Okay, I'm not leaving."

The phone rang suddenly, startling everyone in the room. The guard rushed over to answer it.

"Auntie, it's Commander Zhou on the phone, looking for Hanhan."

"Go quickly!" Zhou Xing's mother hurriedly made way for Hanhan, who ran over, took the phone, and called out to her grandfather loudly. Then she pouted and sobbed, unable to say anything.

"What's wrong? Who bullied my Hanhan?" Commander Zhou's domineering voice came through the microphone. Hearing this, Hanhan cried even harder, the more she tried to speak, the less she could, and she just kept sobbing.

Zhou Xing's mother had no choice but to go over and take the microphone from him.

“You’re just being unreasonable. Who can bully him? He’s missing you. He cried last night. Take good care of yourself and come back soon.” Zhou Xing’s mother put the microphone to Hanhan’s mouth again, gesturing for him to speak.

"Grandpa, Hanhan, be good, come back soon."

"Good girl, Grandpa will go home early. Don't cry. A man doesn't cry. Eat well and be good." Commander Zhou's voice was as gentle as if he were coaxing a baby. Qin Xiaoyu felt nauseous listening to it.

She just wanted to hear Commander Zhou mention Zhou Xing's situation, but he didn't say a word and hung up the phone.

Not only did Commander Zhou not mention it, but Zhou Xing's mother also didn't say a word about her son. These are truly loving parents, Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but sigh.

She was busy with school during the day and went to the Zhou family's house at night. Unconsciously, she became more and more estranged from the Tang family.

Little did she know that a massive storm was brewing, waiting for her to step into the eye of the storm.

The framework of the new school is complete. The remaining detailed work can be left to Captain Chen. Qin Xiaoyu can rest assured.

"Little Fish, this place is really luxurious. I have a feeling that once the new school opens, it will be even more popular than the old one," Commander Wang praised repeatedly after his visit.

"It would be great if I became more and more popular. Aunt Wang is hoping I'll make a lot of money too." Qin Xiaoyu took Commander Wang's arm and leaned affectionately against her.

"Let me see what you're wearing." Commander Wang pushed her away, pulled her around to look her over, and laughed, "I'm getting jealous. You look good in everything."

"Aunt Wang, I don't like hearing that. You've been so glamorous on and off stage for so many years, when have you ever looked bad? Why do you have to come and put me down?"

"You have such a sharp tongue..." Commander Wang pulled her to his side, hugged her tightly, and said, "Why don't you become my goddaughter? I'm just missing a daughter."

"Okay, then I'll call her godmother."

Qin Xiaoyu has always been grateful to Commander Wang. From the beginning of setting up the school to the later promotion of it, Commander Wang has put in a lot of effort and never asked for any reward.

Although she bought a VIP card, the amount of money was really nothing. Qin Xiaoyu knew exactly what she was doing.

"Oh, speaking of which, I just remembered something. Zhou Xing's mother's birthday is coming up, but the father and son aren't home, and Zhou Yue hasn't been seen at all this week. What should we do?" Commander Wang frowned.