The dishes on the table were almost all eaten, especially the two dishes that Zhou Mingli had made, which were completely finished.
A battalion commander exclaimed happily, "This spicy chicken is so tender and juicy, the meat isn't dry at all, it tastes just like the chicken from my hometown!"
The battalion commander is from Shandong.
He can say it tastes just like the food from his hometown, and that's what makes it truly authentic.
Cheng Wenyun glanced at the leaders and, seeing their approving expressions, said nothing more.
Zhou Mingli and Jiang Ci both need to climb the ladder quickly, and they should seize every opportunity they can.
His father had spoken, so Cheng Wenyun dared not refuse to help.
He is capable of providing this kind of subtle support, to some extent.
Sure enough, the big boss said, "This young comrade cooks well. Old Mo, you're not young anymore. If you can train an apprentice, hurry up and train him so that your skills can be carried forward in the future."
Chef Mo nodded, "I also think he's quite good, and I'm planning to take him on as my apprentice."
Upon hearing this, the senior leader raised his eyebrows in pride.
His gaze swept over Zhou Mingli.
To be honest, Zhou Mingli sat upright, his every move was calm and relaxed, he was also good-looking, and most importantly, he didn't show any timidity at all.
To be chosen by Chef Mo, Zhou Mingli must be quite capable.
The senior leader had an idea that swirled in his mind, smiled, and said nothing more.
Zhou Mingli made a name for himself in front of the leaders. After dinner, Zhou Gou pulled him aside and whispered something to him.
After hearing this, Zhou Mingli's face turned extremely gloomy.
"What exactly happened? According to what I read in the telegram, could it really be that Liu Yinyin hired someone to retaliate against you?"
Zhou Gou was unaware that Xia Lei had been released, nor did he know that Guo Zhen was the one who helped Liu Yinyin.
He lowered his eyes. "Are Sister-in-law Yu and the others alright?"
Zhou Gou: "It's nothing, it's just that the man was ruthless and I suffered some minor injuries."
A sinister glint flashed in Zhou Mingli's eyes, and then Zhou Gou said, "The battalion commander sent a telegram to remind you to be careful in Beijing."
Zhou Gou was deeply worried.
He didn't know why, but he always felt that Jiang Ci and Zhou Mingli, this couple, were always restless wherever they went.
Zhou Mingli didn't say much, only nodded, "Haven't the things we sent to Sister Yu and the others in Shanding Brigade a while ago been delivered yet?"
Zhou Gou was confused. "It wasn't mentioned in the telegram."
"good."
"In short, be careful. If anything happens, remember to come to me, or the Cheng family. Don't try to handle things on your own if you can't handle them," Zhou Gou said, patting Zhou Mingli on the shoulder before leaving.
Zhou Mingli smiled and said, "I know."
After getting off work, Zhou Mingli bought some more wooden planks and a mattress.
Huang Zheyue wasn't home; she was probably watching over Huang Gong's family as they packed and moved.
He didn't mind and quickly got to work, making another small bed for Zhou Miao above the bed she and Zhou Yang used to sleep in. It wasn't high, and he even installed a guardrail and a ladder. Zhou Mingli stood on it and tested it; it was very sturdy.
He made the ladder wide enough that he wasn't worried Zhou Miao would slip and fall.
After setting up the mattress, Zhou Mingli looked around and realized that there was a quilt missing for Zhou Miao.
I'll buy Zhou Miao a quilt after the apprenticeship ceremony ends this weekend.
Zhou Mingli glanced at the time and realized it was almost time for the two children to get out of school.
There was still half an hour before Jiangci closed for the day.
He went downstairs to pick up the two children first.
...
Jiang Ci was unaware that Director Chai was investigating her. After leaving the office, she wrote a proposal for two hours and then went straight home.
At the entrance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she saw a man wearing a black woolen coat. The man had a cold and sharp look in his eyes, a thin build, and a buzz cut. After seeing her, the look in his eyes became even darker and deeper.
Jiang Ci didn't stop walking. Her gaze swept over him before she turned and walked towards the bus stop.
She gave the bicycle to Zhou Mingli; the bus stop wasn't far from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and she could walk there in two minutes.
Unexpectedly, the man followed, his voice gloomy, "Long time no see, Jiang Ci."
"You don't seem surprised by my appearance."
Jiang Ci walked to the bus stop without a care in the world. "More than you coming out, I'm curious about what kind of deal your wife... no, I should say ex-wife made with Guo Zhen to get you out so quickly."
Jiang Ci remained calm and composed, glancing sideways at him with a half-smile, "Xia Lei, have you and Liu Yinyin remarried?"
It has to be said that Jiang Ci's words, which seem to stab people in the most painful places, do indeed make her seem like a villain.
With just a few simple words, Xia Lei's eyes widened in fury, and his gaze towards her was almost murderous.
"If it weren't for you two adulterers, why would I have gone in?"
Otherwise, why would he have asked Yin Yin to beg Guo Zhen, to the point that...
Thinking back to what he had witnessed, Xia Lei felt an urge to strangle the damned woman in front of him!
"You wicked woman."
Before he could finish speaking, he raised his hand to grab Jiang Ci.
Before his hand could even touch her, the sound of screeching bicycle brakes rang out, and the bicycle blocked Xia Lei's path, making it impossible for him to touch a single hair on Jiang Ci's head.
Xia Lei looked up and saw Zhou Mingli staring at him coldly.
His eyes gleamed, "What do you want to do?"
The sight of the two of them standing together reminded Xia Lei of even more humiliation, and his overflowing emotions were tinged with murderous intent.
"It seems that even two months in this fenced-off area wouldn't be enough for you to reflect on your actions." Zhou Mingli got off his bicycle, blocking Xia Lei's view of Jiang Ci, and stared at Xia Lei coldly.
"What? You came here looking for trouble, wanting to experience what it's like to go inside again?"
Xia Lei's eyes flashed as he stared at the young couple, and he sneered, "Do you think you can keep winning just because you've won once or twice?"
"Who's competing with you?" Jiang Ci yawned lazily and tugged at Zhou Mingli's clothes.
She slowly sat on the back of the bicycle, raising her eyelids slightly. "Instead of wasting time picking fights, why don't you go and see whose bed your ex-wife is sleeping in now?"
Xia Lei's face suddenly turned extremely gloomy.
Looking at his expression, Jiang Ci had an answer to a guess she had been having.
Xia Lei indeed could not tolerate Liu Yinyin and Guo Zhen being together.
Did Liu Yinyin actually take the imperial seal...?
"It's getting late, we should go home." Clearly, Jiang Ci had no intention of saying another word to Xia Lei.
Zhou Mingli got on his bicycle, waited for Jiang Ci to be seated, and without even looking at Xia Lei, rode away.
"When did he arrive?" Zhou Mingli asked Jiang Ci.
She didn't answer, but rested her head on Zhou Mingli's back and wrapped her arms around his waist.
Zhou Mingli paused, then looked down at her hand.
The wind made her fingertips turn slightly red.
Zhou Mingli put her hand into his pocket, the pocket warm and cozy with his body heat.
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