As everyone gathered around the table to eat dumplings, they heard a knock on the door. Wei Ping went to open it. "Who are you looking for?"
"I'm looking for Shen Ruomei, Comrade Shen. Is she here?" a man in military uniform said.
Zhou Gang went out to greet him, "Xiao Sanqiang! What brings you here? What do you want with Chen Ruomei?"
“You’re here too! Aunt Liu said that if Shen Ruomei isn’t home, she should come here to visit,” Xiao Sanqiang said.
"Our leader is having lunch here today." Zhou Gang said with a smile as he entered with Xiao Sanqiang.
Xiao Sanqiang is Grandma Qin's bodyguard.
Aunt Liu tried to learn how to make soup from Shen Ruomei, but her soup couldn't compare to Shen Ruomei's. Grandma Qin wouldn't drink it.
Grandma Qin didn't eat much this morning or at noon, and didn't eat anything at all in the evening.
The old leader was anxious and wanted Shen Ruomei to make some soup for him tomorrow.
After Xiao Sanqiang explained the situation, Shen Ruomei glanced at Song Yan. Actually, there was no need to ask Song Yan's opinion, because there was no room for refusal.
Shen Ruomei: "Okay, there's no time to make soup today. I'll make soup for Grandma Qin tomorrow!"
"Are you making bone broth tomorrow? I'll bring the bones over in the morning," Xiao Sanqiang said.
Song Yan: "The mushroom dumplings I made today, and Ruomei also mixed the filling. Are there any more? Ruomei…"
Ruomei: "That's fine! Guard Xiao, wait a moment, I'll make some dumplings for you to take back."
Shen Ruomei's cooking is delicious, so who cares what it is? I'll take some back and try it. Xiao Sanqiang immediately agreed, saying he'd come pick up the dumplings in a bit.
As they were talking, everyone was about to get to work.
Aunt Miao: "Why don't you take this wrapped-up first?"
Song Yan quickly stopped her, saying, "I put eggs in the dumpling dough to make it chewy, but it's also a bit hard. Grandma Qin doesn't have a good appetite, so I'm afraid she won't be able to eat it."
Shen Ruomei: "I'll knead the dough again."
Aunt Wei brought out the noodles, Song Yan slowly poured in water, and Shen Ruomei stirred out the dough flakes before kneading them into a ball.
With a large number of people and readily available dumpling filling, eighty dumplings were wrapped in no time.
The dumplings weren't cooked; Xiao Sanqiang just took them away like that. They would taste better if they were cooked at the hospital.
After seeing Xiao Sanqiang off, Shen Ruomei gave Song Yan the steamed rice cakes and milk powder that Xiao Sanqiang had left behind.
The dumplings are cooked, and the four dishes are laid out.
Shen Changchuan said that Aunt Wei was spending too much, and that was also what he really thought. Such a large family must have incurred many expenses since they were new to the area. Their meal of white flour dumplings might have eaten up all of the other family's white flour.
Secretary Fang glanced at Aunt Miao. They hadn't brought any food today to avoid seeming too formal. They'd bring some food over tomorrow.
Everyone chatted and laughed, creating a lively atmosphere. When it was time to eat, Shen Changchuan toasted Aunt Wei with water instead of wine. He was genuinely grateful to this kind old woman.
Without her, my son wouldn't be where he is today.
Aunt Wei is a simple and honest person who doesn't know how to use sweet words.
She said that good deeds are rewarded, and that it was General Shen who saved Wei An.
Moreover, ever since the eldest son's accident, the family has relied entirely on the second son. Now that the son has joined the army, the family depends on Song Yan.
They were truly a burden to the second son and his wife.
Shen Changchuan: "Sister-in-law, you're wrong. You are Aiguo's mother, and you will always be his mother, and his elder brother will always be his elder brother."
As a son and a younger brother, this is the right thing for him to do. Isn't this how he repays your friendship of so many years?
Aunt Wei couldn't help but wipe away her tears. She knew what her son was like and wouldn't abandon her. But what about her son's biological father? Who wouldn't love their child? Yet her family had so many burdens.
After dinner, Aunt Wei brought up her son's situation again. It was all so sudden; he hadn't quite figured it out yet. A biological father is a biological father; he'll eventually acknowledge him.
Shen Changchuan waved his hand: "Sister-in-law Wei, it's enough to know that he's alright."
Whether I acknowledge him as my son or not, he is still my biological child.
Let's not bring this up again; we'll see what Wei Aiguo decides later.
After finishing her meal, Yueyue stood in front of Shen Changchuan the whole time. Everyone thought it was because they were related by blood! The two of them hadn't actually interacted much!
Shen Changchuan picked up Yueyue.
Yueyue: "I want to talk to you."
Shen Changchuan was taken aback, "Okay!"
Yueyue pointed to the second room in the east wing. That room had been converted into a study.
After entering the house, Yueyue came downstairs and moved a stool to sit opposite Shen Changchuan.
“You’re the only one who believes me? Frost doesn’t bite,” Yueyue said.
Shen Changchuan laughed heartily; this girl was incredibly clever. "I believe you!"
"I want Bai Shuang, but they all listen to Mom," Yueyue said hoarsely.
"So what do you plan to do?" Shen Changchuan asked.
"I want white frost. Can you ask my mom for it for me?" Yueyue felt that everyone should respect Grandpa Shen.
Everyone respects Grandpa Zeng, but Grandpa Zeng is afraid of Mom.
“When I was fighting in the past, I didn’t have any weapons. When I asked those who had weapons for me, they didn’t want to give them to me, right?” Shen Changchuan said.
"Then what are you going to do?" Yueyue asked.
Use your own brain.
There are many methods. And if a direct approach doesn't work, a roundabout tactic can be used." Shen Changchuan looked at his granddaughter, who was acting so serious, and his heart swelled with unease. What principles? What right and wrong? Forget about them!
Secretary Fang, Aunt Miao, and the others were very satisfied with their meal today. They truly felt that everything at their restaurant was delicious.
Pickled wild vegetables are delicious.
Song Yan asked Chunyang to take some to Uncle Fang's house. Shen Ruomei didn't stand on ceremony; she found something to pack it herself. As she packed, she said, "Fourth Sister said this kimchi can be kept for a long time if the jar isn't opened, but once opened, it should be eaten as soon as possible."
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