Shen Yuandao and Qin Huaichuan had no objection.
Shen Yuan said: "I'll go and see you off. I'll be back soon."
Su Mianmian nodded, put five pounds of pork belly and four pounds of spare ribs in a separate backpack and handed it to Shen Yuandao.
Just as Shen Yuandao stood up and prepared to go out, he saw little Ayan running towards him.
She looked up at Shen Yuandao and said in a baby voice, "Brother Ayuan, Ayan wants to go too."
Shen Yuandao lowered his head, “What’s wrong?”
"Brother Yuan, Yan wants to go too."
Shen Yuandao glanced at Su Mianmian without saying a word. Su Mianmian looked at Xiao Ayan and said, "Go ahead and put on your little hat."
Little Ayan nodded obediently, ran into the house, asked Grandma Su to put on her hat, and then took Shen Yuandao’s hand and went out.
Su Mianmian and the others washed the remaining meat and started to prepare lunch.
"Qingqing, let's have braised pork ribs for lunch. There are quite a lot of ribs here."
Su nodded gently. Su Manwen and Grandma Su also came and heard the conversation between the two.
Grandma Su said: "Your aunt and I will go steam some buns and eat them with the meat."
The two had no objection, and the four of them started to get busy. Considering that there were two elderly people at home, Su Mianmian stewed the ribs for a little longer.
Around noon, Shen Yuandao came back with little Ayan, and the meal for Su Mianmian and the others was ready.
Everyone sat together and was about to eat when they heard someone knocking on the door.
Su Qingqing opened the door and found that it was Su Qingcheng who came.
She was a little surprised, "Brother? Why are you here?"
Su Qingcheng looked at Su Guangbai and said, "I need to find Dad for something urgent."
Su Guangbai frowned, "Did something happen in the bureau?" After saying that, he muttered to himself, "That shouldn't be the case. I handed it over to his all-round secretary Yan Jing."
"Dad, we've found the person behind my uncle's kidnapping, but they're involved in a lot of things. Yan Jing and I can't make the decision, so I had no choice but to come find you overnight."
Su Guangbai hadn't stayed long enough, but he also knew that Beijing couldn't do without him.
Grandpa Su also thought of this, and his face became serious.
"You should go back with Xiao Cheng. It's time to deal with the mastermind behind your brother's kidnapping."
"Yes, yes, let's go back to Beijing with Xiao Cheng first. Work is more important."
Grandma Su was also there to persuade him.
Su Guangbai finally nodded and looked at Su Qingcheng.
"Okay, we'll set off after we finish this meal."
While the others were chatting, Su Mianmian went back to the kitchen, took a set of bowls and chopsticks and handed them to Su Qingcheng who was still standing.
"Brother, have some food. It won't be too late for you and uncle to set off after dinner."
Su Qingcheng rushed over overnight and was a little anxious along the way. He hadn't eaten yet and just ate some dry buns.
At this moment, the aroma of the ribs on the table rushed into his nose, and he couldn't help swallowing.
He was a little greedy, the taste was too delicious!
He took the bowl and chopsticks handed to him by Su Mianmian without hesitation and started eating with everyone.
After dinner, Su Guangbai looked at Grandma Su and the others and said, "Mom, Dad, Manwen, will you three go back with me?"
Grandpa Su looked at Grandma Su and said, "You decide."
Grandma Su didn't really want to go back. The countryside was pretty nice, the air was good, and the people there were nice too. Besides, she wanted to spend a few more days with her lovely grandson!
Grandma Su looked at Su Guangbai and said, "You two can go back. The three of us will stay for a few more days."
Su Manwen also nodded in agreement, "Yes, then I'll take my parents back by train."
Su Guangbai nodded, thought for a moment and said:
"It's okay. When you've stayed long enough, write to me or call me. I'll have Xiao Cheng come pick me up. It'll take several days by train, and Mom's health isn't good, so it'll be tough!"
Grandpa Su nodded. His wife's health was indeed not good, so it was a bit troublesome for her to take the train, and it would take a long time.
"Okay, it's settled then."
After Su Guangbai settled down, he and Su Qingcheng set off back to Beijing.
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After Su Guangbai left, Su Mianmian and Su Qingqing went to work for a few more days, and then they had a complete vacation in the twelfth lunar month.
Recently, Grandma Su and Grandpa Su have been taking little Ayan to chat with the old ladies and old men in the brigade as soon as they get up in the morning.
More than half a month has passed, and Grandma Su is still reluctant to leave and doesn't want to go back to Beijing.
During the past half month, Su Mianmian slowly gave the spiritual spring water to Grandma Su and the other two, and Grandma Su's health obviously improved a lot.
The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month is the traditional Laba Festival. Su Mianmian got up early in the morning and was busy in the kitchen cooking Laba porridge.
The porridge is filled with various beans, dried fruits and red dates. It is sweet and delicious, symbolizing a good harvest and good luck in the new year.
Grandma Su, Grandpa Su and Su Manwen all praised the food after drinking it, and kept praising Su Mianmian's cooking skills.
Little Ayan and Su Qingqing are, needless to say, loyal fans of Su Mianmian. As long as Su Mianmian cooks something, it will taste good.
After breakfast, Grandpa Su took little Ayan out for a walk as usual.
Su Mianmian and Su Qingqing were called over by Grandma Su.
Grandma Su held the two people's hands, her eyes full of reluctance.
"The three of us are going back to Jing City."
Su Mianmian and Su Qingqing were stunned after hearing this. They didn't expect that Grandma Su would decide to return to Beijing so quickly.
They both asked in unison, "Won't you stay a few more days?"
Su Manwen said, "Your eldest brother happened to be here for work, so we can just take a ride back. Otherwise, Xiaocheng would have to make another trip alone."
Su Mianmian and Su Qingqing fell silent after hearing this. This was true, but they were both reluctant to leave.
At this moment, Grandma Su suddenly took out a very delicate small cloth bag from her pocket.
She opened the button and took out all the money inside and handed it to the two men.
"Here, take care of yourself both after we're gone. The New Year is coming soon, use this money to buy more New Year's goods and have a good year."
Su Mianmian and Su Qingqing were rich, so how could they possibly ask the old man for more money? They quickly declined.
"Grandma, we have money, please keep it for yourself."
Grandma Su pretended to be unhappy. "Here you go! This is the New Year's money that Grandma gives you, not your pocket money. Oh, and send some of the things you bought over to the cowshed."
Su Mianmian and Su Qingqing were about to refuse, but Su Manwen spoke up when she saw this.
"Take it. Your grandma will feel more at ease if you take the money."
Grandma Su nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes. Take it. You can celebrate the New Year here this year, but you must come back to Jing City next year. Grandma will take you to Su City to play and buy delicious food and beautiful clothes for my dear grandson."
Seeing this, the two of them stopped refusing and took the money from Grandma Su.
"Grandma, when are you leaving?"
"Tomorrow, your aunt and I will pack our bags and go to the cowshed in the evening. We will leave early tomorrow morning."
Su Mianmian and Su Qingqing stopped trying to persuade them and went to the kitchen to prepare food for the three of them on their way back.
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The next morning, Su Guangbai came after everyone got up.
Shen Yuandao and Qin Huaichuan learned that the three were leaving, so they came to help early in the morning.
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