Cao Dejun walked into the hot pot restaurant, which was bustling with activity. He looked around and sighed, "Oh, you're such a promising kid! You've even opened a hot pot restaurant in Beijing."
Previously, Cao Yang and Cao Yue wrote home, saying that they worked in the hot pot restaurant opened by Yanran and earned forty or fifty yuan a month, which was much more than what she had earned as a formal worker in the factory before. He thought Yanran was a promising child at that time.
Liu Yanran smiled and said, "Yes, this shop is jointly opened by my brother and I. My brother has invested in it, and we run the shop together."
Cao Dejun nodded and said, "That's great. You two brothers and sisters really have business acumen."
Liu Yanran smiled and said, "Uncle, my nephew looks like my uncle. We both look like my uncle, haha."
Cao Dejun smiled and said, "Don't say that. This is all the result of your own hard work."
Liu Yanran sat in the hot pot restaurant, her bright eyes scanning the menu as she quickly ordered enough dishes for six people. Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, as if she was looking forward to the delicious food.
The waiter quickly wrote down the dishes she ordered, then said with a smile, "Please wait, we will serve you as soon as possible." Liu Yanran nodded and looked at the street view outside the window.
"Uncle, how's things at home lately?"
"Everything is fine at home now, but Cao Kun is a worrying child."
Liu Yanran asked with concern: "Ah, what's wrong with Cao Kun? How are his grades? Why didn't you bring him with you this time?"
Cao Dejun smiled helplessly, a faint bitter smile appearing on his face.
"Well, his grades are just so-so, and he doesn't study hard. Your eldest cousin is always watching him study at home."
Liu Yanran frowned and said worriedly, "This won't do, uncle. Cao Kun is still young and needs to be properly disciplined."
Cao Dejun nodded, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, I thought so too, that's why I asked Cao Chong to take better care of him. I hope he can be more sensible and study hard."
Liu Yanran nodded thoughtfully, then sighed softly.
"Alas, I hope Cao Kun can understand everyone's painstaking efforts."
Cao Dejun looked at Liu Yanran with a smile, his eyes full of love and care.
"Yanran, don't worry too much. We will take good care of ourselves. But you guys should be more careful outside."
Liu Yanran looked at her uncle gratefully, tears glistening in her eyes.
"Thank you, uncle. I feel relieved to have you around."
Soon, the hot pot restaurant staff began to bustle about. They quickly prepared the ingredients, chopping, washing, and arranging the dishes. Everything was carried out in an orderly manner. The sounds of chopping and cooking coming from the kitchen were mouth-watering.
Finally, the first dish arrived. Liu Yanran's eyes lit up immediately. She picked up her chopsticks and eagerly urged her uncle and aunt to eat. "It tastes great. Uncle and aunt, please try it quickly," she said enthusiastically.
As the dishes arrived, Liu Yanran and her friends began to enjoy the delicious hot pot. As they savored the food, they chatted and laughed. The atmosphere in the hot pot restaurant became increasingly lively, filled with laughter.
The next day, they went shopping for some New Year's goods. The Friendship Store in Beijing was bustling with people. The dazzling array of New Year's goods was overwhelming.
Cao Dejun thought to himself that the big city was truly different. He and his wife enthusiastically selected their favorite items. There were Spring Festival couplets, blessing characters, candies, firecrackers, and other traditional New Year goods that filled their home with a strong festive atmosphere.
Everyone picked out their favorite items, adding a festive atmosphere to the upcoming New Year.
Over the next few days, they continued to travel around Beijing, visiting other famous attractions and tasting local delicacies. In the process, the relationship between the two families became closer and their understanding of each other deepened.
As night fell, they returned home with a full load. This day's outing had brought everyone closer together, and allowed Cao Dejun and his wife to experience the warmth and friendliness of the Liu family. On the way home, they laughed and talked, looking forward to the arrival of the new year.
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