Chapter 89: The Way to Get Along
As soon as Su Xiao brought out a jar of braised meat, it won over the hearts of a group of foodies before they even started eating. There was no way around it; the aroma was just too irresistible.
"Xiaoxiao, it smells so good!" Fang Minghao sniffed, looking greedy, and said in a compliment, "Just smelling this makes me want to eat three bowls of rice."
"Haha..." Everyone burst into laughter.
Shu Bowen immediately chimed in, "Then let's eat by smelling the aroma today, Brother Hao. That way we can save the meat and share it with everyone. We love eating meat with rice."
"Dream on." Fang Minghao grabbed his neck and threatened, "Trying to take advantage of me? Dream on. I can eat five bowls of rice with meat."
"Uh, let go, let go..." Shu Bowen pleaded, feeling uncomfortable from being squeezed so tightly. "Here, take it, I won't take it from you, okay?"
As soon as Su Xiao came in, Shang Ziming immediately stepped forward and took the jar from her hand. He immediately noticed that it was quite heavy. Considering how small she was, she had quite a bit of strength in her hands. That was good.
Su Xiao listened to their playful banter with a smile, asked Shang Ziming for a medium-sized bowl, and while picking up some meat, said, "Don't worry, I have two more jars of meat. I guarantee you'll have enough to eat today."
She handed the bowl to Zhao Xi, saying, "Secretary Zhao, please take this bowl back and add some food to the children's meal."
Zhao Xi quickly waved his hand, "No need, no need."
They said they didn't need it, but their eyes told a different story. These days, no one has it easy. Fresh meat is usually only eaten during the New Year or when there are happy occasions. Normally, they would just cut some cured meat or salted meat to stir-fry or stew, which was already a luxury.
This large piece of braised meat was loaded with seasoning; it smelled so good that he couldn't help but swallow.
Shang Ziming took the bowl from Su Xiao and handed it to her, saying, "It's just a small token of my appreciation, don't be shy. Cough cough, she's young, cough cough, I'll have to ask Secretary Zhao to take good care of her in the future."
Shang Ziming coughed after every word he spoke, which was heartbreaking to watch.
Zhao Xi had received a prior notice, in which he was instructed to take care of these people, indicating that they were no ordinary individuals. Now, the two newcomers were also connected to them. Good heavens, what good fortune had he accumulated to have such a bunch of spoiled brats arrive? Fortunately, they were all well-mannered.
"Okay, then I'll take it. Thank you. Xiaoxiao, come see me tomorrow, and I'll arrange a good place for you." Zhao Xi had figured it out and stopped worrying. Relationships between people shouldn't be too rigid; give and take are the way to get along in the long run.
He realized that these people were not simple characters, and he naturally wanted to befriend them.
After seeing Zhao Xi off, Shang Ziming returned to the courtyard and saw Su Xiao lighting the coal stove. The stove that Zhao Xi had brought contained new coal briquettes, which was thoughtful of him. However, if he wanted to use it for a long time, he would have to go and buy some more coal briquettes.
"You're planning to use this to start a fire yourselves? Cough cough cough..." Shang Ziming stepped forward to help, but was choked by the smoke and started coughing again.
Su Xiao quickly pulled him upwind and said unhappily, "Why don't you know to be careful?"
After saying this, she belatedly realized that her tone seemed a bit off, so she quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying in a gentler tone, "I meant that you are in poor health and should take care of yourself."
"I know, thank you." Shang Ziming's lips curved slightly, his eyes shining as he looked at her.
He usually doesn't smile; with his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, he exudes a righteous and heroic aura. But now, when he smiles, his eyebrows are slightly raised, and his deep eyes are filled with starlight, making him even more charming and elegant.
Su Xiao was momentarily mesmerized.
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