After hanging up with He Yanzhi, Guan Wenru took out steamed buns, fragrant braised beef brisket with tomatoes, and a plate of stir-fried bok choy from her spatial storage.
Then she went to call Che Xiaoni and Bai Yun.
Now, Che Xiaoni is also a government employee working in the crushing and batching workshop.
Guan Wenru led Che Xiaoni and Bai Yun into the office.
Baiyun approached the table with a grin.
Che Xiaoni stared at the glistening, tempting beef brisket, clearly stunned for a moment, and seemed a little flustered.
She has no meat coupons now, and there's no meat left at home. Having eaten Wenru's flesh, she doesn't know when she'll be able to repay the debt.
Baiyun had gotten used to being fed by Guan Wenru, so she didn't think much of it.
Her eyes lit up when she saw what was on the table. "Wow! Sis, we have a special dish today! Braised beef brisket with tomatoes! It smells amazing!"
Before Che Xiaoni could even think of an excuse to leave, Guan Wenru had already handed her a steamed bun and stuffed chopsticks into her hand, saying, "Sit down quickly! Try it and see how it tastes."
In the end, Che Xiaoni couldn't refuse.
Baiyun couldn't wait to pick up a piece of meat and put it in her mouth. "Sister! This beef brisket smells so good! Sister Xiaoni, eat up!"
Noticing that Che Xiaoni was a little uncomfortable, Bai Yun promptly put a large piece of beef brisket into Che Xiaoni's bowl, saying, "Xiaoni, don't just look at it, and don't be shy with my sister! Eat up!"
“Exactly!” Guan Wenru nodded with a smile. “Xiaoni, don’t be shy. This beef brisket is stewed until very tender, have some more.”
Che Xiaoni looked at the meat in her bowl and smiled a little shyly, "Thank you Wenru, thank you Baiyun, then I won't be polite."
She would find a way to make up for it to Wenru once she received her salary.
The three of them ate quietly for a while.
When they were almost full, Che Xiaoni seemed to suddenly remember something and looked at Bai Yun, asking, "Hey, by the way, Bai Yun, why didn't you go see Dr. Xi today? Usually at this time, you always like to go to the medical team and ask him all sorts of questions."
"Oh..." Bai Yun mumbled with a steamed bun in her mouth, "Dr. Xi isn't in the health team today. He went on a round of medical visits to other production brigades with Dr. Chen. He won't be back until tonight."
Where Xi Mufan goes... even Baiyun knows?
Did she ask first... or did Xi Mufan ask first because he was afraid she would make a wasted trip?
Che Xiaoni's hand tightened around her chopsticks, and she deliberately gave a mischievous smile. "Oh, I see... no wonder you were nowhere to be seen at noon today. But... Baiyun, you and Dr. Xi see each other every day and get along really well. Are you two getting married soon? You have to treat us to wedding candy when the time comes!"
Guan Wenru was taken aback and glanced at Che Xiaoni in surprise, clearly not expecting her to say it so casually.
Bai Yun was also startled, almost choking, "Cough..."
She quickly swallowed her food and waved her hand without hesitation, "Sister Xiaoni! What are you saying?! That's not true! Comrade Xi Mufan and I have a pure revolutionary friendship! We study and progress together, and help each other! Absolutely, absolutely no such thoughts! Don't talk nonsense!"
Che Xiaoni raised an eyebrow, her tone slightly teasing, "Really? Revolutionary friendship? Look at Wenru and Dr. Xi, they're also revolutionary friends, but she doesn't go to the medical team every day, and they don't see each other every day!"
Guan Wenru paused slightly as she picked up some food, then looked up at Che Xiaoni, her smile fading slightly.
Her eyes held a newfound scrutiny.
Che Xiaoni's words today... seemed a bit deliberate!
It constantly reminds Baiyun to think in that direction!
She actually thought that Bai Yun was still young and had only known Xi Mufan for a few months, so they should take their time to get to know each other.
Most feelings are developed over time, but once Che Xiaoni makes it clear, Bai Yun will definitely feel uncomfortable and might even deliberately keep her distance from Xi Mufan.
Before she could say anything, Bai Yun waved her hand again, "That's different. My sister is married, and my brother-in-law is jealous, so my sister can't see Xi Mufan often."
Seeing that Bai Yun was getting a little anxious, Guan Wenru quickly put a piece of meat on her plate. "Xiaoni was just joking with you. You two should get along as you normally would. Xi Mufan and I are very close friends. You are like a sister to me, and he treats you like one too. I'm quite relieved that you two can get along well."
Hearing Guan Wenru's words, Che Xiaoni's eyes dimmed slightly, but she continued, "Yes, I was just joking with you."
Bai Yun pursed her lips. "Oh... this kind of joke isn't funny. If the gossipy aunties hear it, they'll definitely start spreading rumors."
Che Xiaoni put a piece of meat on her plate, saying, "Then I won't mention it again."
Baiyun nodded, ate her meal silently, and her thoughts drifted far away.
His brows furrowed slowly, and a look of confusion and contemplation appeared on his face.
Could it be... that she really got too close to Xi Mufan?
Even Sister Xiaoni thinks so…
Who knows what the aunties in the production brigade are thinking!
...
With something on her mind, Baiyun felt that the afternoon was passing very slowly.
After getting off work, she forgot to tell Guan Wenru and went straight back to the Dahewan Production Brigade.
She took out the tomato stewed beef brisket that Guan Wenru had given her at noon and secretly went to Xi Mufan's place.
She used to come in a very carefree manner, but now she acts like a thief, needing to avoid being seen by others.
At this time, Xi Mufan had just returned from his rounds.
Seeing her approach with an aluminum lunchbox, he raised an eyebrow, seemingly used to her presence. He pointed to the table beside him, his tone casual:
"Sit there and wait a bit, I'll go cook some rice. I also have some eggs here, I'll go..."
"No, no, I won't eat with you today. There are two steamed buns here, that's enough for you!" Baiyun put two lunchboxes on the table. "There's also a tomato stewed beef brisket, my sister made it, it smells amazing!"
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