"We'll have to eat the tofu pudding tomorrow. I'll soak the soybeans this afternoon and have your Uncle Li buy a stone mill. We'll definitely be able to eat it tomorrow."

Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo also came over. There was someone cooking there, but the two of them never ate there.

"Girl, what did you find?"

"We don't know yet, Su Chen went to check."

"Is that what's in the photo?"

"I don't know, but the smell was stronger today than yesterday, so I asked Su Chen to check which house is closest to ours."

"Yeah, Chengzi took care of it. He's quite bold; we stopped him yesterday, and he still dares to do it today?"

"Perhaps they are too confident."

"Hmm. That's very likely. We should have some results from Xiao Shun's side today. I want to see who's so confident."

"Are things not going well for you guys out there?" the old lady asked Gu Chuanming.

"Yeah, a few people have been acting too aggressively lately."

"If your leg is broken, you can't jump anymore."

"Yeah, I just found it quite amusing to watch them jumping around, so I didn't make a move."

"Foolish! What time is it now? Hongmei cannot afford to make the slightest mistake."

Gu Chuanming immediately wiped the smile off his face.

"I was wrong, I didn't think of that."

Zhang Xingguo remained silent to avoid being scolded later. Gu Chuanming's words weren't entirely true; those men were indeed difficult to deal with. But even so, they had to act. Hongmei was due in four or five months; they couldn't afford any unforeseen problems. Otherwise, it would be too late to regret it.

“Hongmei, Zhou Shixiong will be coming over for meals from now on. Tell them to bring his food every day.”

"Hmm, Grandpa, you're not going to come every day from now on, are you?"

"Yes, two meals a day, lunch and dinner."

"I understand. Didn't you confirm with him what you wanted to eat?"

"In our family, we'll cook whatever you want to eat, without worrying about others."

"Okay. We'll have rice and stewed meat today."

"Anything is fine, I'm just here to freeload, I'm glad I have anything to eat."

"Grandpa, he wouldn't want to know what you eat every day, would he?"

"That's exactly what I mean. Don't worry about it. When people get old, they're bound to do a few silly things."

Su Chen ran downstairs. Seeing that the leaders were all there, he calmed down.

“Hongmei, look, these are some of the flowers in their yard. Each one is fine on its own, but if they are put together, they will produce a gas that makes people sluggish. I specifically looked it up, and if you smell this for too long, it will make your brain dull, especially for children.”

"Hehe, so they really are after the baby in my belly."

Go call Xiao Li and tell him.

"clear!"

"Great-grandmother, grandfather, father, I don't believe it's a coincidence now."

The three exchanged a glance, and Zhang Xingguo stood up. "Hongmei, I'll go make the arrangements."

Zhang Hongmei didn't know what Zhang Xingguo was arranging, but she knew that if anyone was going to harm her, Zhang Xingguo would definitely not let it go.

The old lady patted Zhang Hongmei's hand and said, "Not everyone in this world is kind."

"Okay, Grandma, I understand."

Hu Aifen brought out three bowls of bone broth, which is good for calcium supplementation and is very beneficial for the elderly.

The phone rang; it was Zhang Hongmei's private number.

"Hello!"

"Brother Jingze? Yes, my great-grandmother and aunt are staying with me. Don't worry."

"Okay. You've chosen a location? Well, I have no objections, as long as you think it's good."

I understand. Let's get started right away. I'll send someone to deliver the money to you.

Oh! Did Roger bring enough?

Okay, I understand. I'm so sorry you're stuck here and can't come back.

"Hehe, I should have told you all that. Do you want to talk to your great-grandmother?"

Zhang Hongmei handed the microphone to the old lady. Hu Aifen, hearing her son's name, also came out of the kitchen.

The family of three hung up the phone after exchanging only a few simple words.

"Grandma, aren't you worried about Jingze?"

"Why worry about him? He's not listening to me anymore."

Zhang Hongmei just laughed on the side; the old lady was a typical person who was tough on the outside but soft on the inside.

At eleven o'clock, Li Chang'en pushed Zhou Shixiong and the other person over on time.

"Uncle, today we have rice, braised pork, and braised spare ribs. Can you eat so much meat?"

"Hehe, I'm fine. It's okay to eat it once in a while."

"If you want me to eat steamed egg custard and tofu salad with me?"

“I’ll eat anything. Your grandpa complained that I came to eat at your house, but I’m just freeloading. That’s how I am, so what can you do about it?”

"What can I do to you? Do you think I can't do anything to you?"

"yes!"

"Hehe. You can come over to eat every day. My family can afford to provide meals."

"Hehe, this is my junior's home."

"Hehe, this is my granddaughter's house."

Zhang Hongmei watched the two elderly people bickering and felt utterly speechless. How old are they? Still so childish.

Han Mei returned, carrying photos.

"You can leave it in my room. Quickly sit down and rest for a while."

Just then, the phone rang again, and Han Mei answered it.

"Hongmei, it's a call from your classmate Liang Yongmin."

"Okay, just hand it to me."

"Hongmei, I was delayed by some things last time, so I'm only calling you now."

"It's okay, are you alright now?"

"Hmm, not bad. I'm the deputy factory manager now."

"Then congratulations."

"Hehehe. Thank you."

The two then talked about many things in a rather casual way.

"Just call me if you need anything."

"Yes, I'd like to visit the Zhao family's textile factory."

"Okay, call them there. My people are in charge. Just say you're my classmate."

"Okay, then I won't bother you anymore. I'll come to the capital to see you when I have time."

Zhang Hongmei put down the phone, shook her head, and listened to Liang Yongmin's words. He was very satisfied with his current life, and she hoped that he would be happy.

I received a call from Liang Yongmin, which reminded me of Wei Huaqiang. I wrote him a letter, but I haven't heard from him yet. I wonder how he is doing now.

After lunch, the group sat in the living room drinking tea.

“Hongmei, why don’t you move to my place? It’s much bigger and more spacious than here.”

Zhang Hongmei shook her head. "Uncle, I'm not going anywhere. I'm not used to big places. Brother Zhang is so busy, and the house is too big and lonely."

Also, I've lived here before, so I'm familiar with this place. If I suddenly went to a completely unfamiliar place, I wouldn't feel comfortable.

"We old folks are here!"

"Why don't you understand? Hongmei feels lonely because Shouyi isn't here. What does it have to do with you? You should just come over for meals every day."