"Because they are not you. I like you the way you are."
Since childhood, his mother had said that Shen Nian and he had a childhood engagement, and he had always raised Shen Nian as his wife.
What’s good about it? The first thing I thought of was Shen Nian, and being nice to her was already deeply rooted.
What green plums can't beat the ones that fell from the sky? What's the difference between the ones that fell from the sky? Green plums are the most fragrant.
Shen Nian was really pleased by him, coughed, and said seriously: “Okay, let’s go back first, you are not ashamed to say these things, Xiaoyan, your man will be back in the next two days, right?
Then you come over the day after tomorrow. I will go shopping with my mother tomorrow morning. Is there anything you want to eat? Let my mother show you her cooking skills. My mother's ancestors were imperial chefs, and they were famous people."
Jiang Yan chuckled: "Just make something casual, don't make it too complicated. I feel embarrassed. Who would bring a menu when visiting a house? What would your mother think of me?
As a college student, we should have some manners. We should eat what we cook. I am not picky about food. "
Shen Nian put his arm around her shoulders, “My mother is a very easy-going person, and she’s a bit obsessed with looks. She likes good-looking people like you. You just stand there and she’ll make whatever you want to eat for you.
I can still take advantage of you, how about asking my mother to make you some braised pork and steamed buns? I'll also have some fried tripe and braised shark's fin. My mother's fried noodles with soybean paste are the best, I guarantee you won't be able to stop eating them.
You've had Peking duck, there's nothing new about it. If that doesn't work, let's have some mutton. Are you used to drinking soy milk? That's a classic feature of old Beijing. Paired with golden and crispy fried dough rings, it's so delicious. There's also donkey rolls, stir-fried duck blood, and pea yellow. Do you like it?"
Jiang Yan's mouth watered at this, and she blinked, "Can you make all of these? They sound delicious."
Shen Nian patted his chest and said cheerfully: “I must arrange it for you. It’s my honor for you to come to my house. I will help my mother and cook a table for you.
It's settled then. I won't keep you any longer. Let's go back to our respective homes and find our respective mothers. We have to go to my second aunt's house later. My cousin is getting engaged, so we'll have another meal there. I won't say any more. Bye."
On the way, Lin Sui asked her, "How was your visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today?"
Shen Nian spoke rapidly without pausing, unfolding all the details one by one.
Lin agreed from time to time with a very indulgent expression.
Jiang Yan walked around and bought some egg cakes and glutinous rice noodles for the child.
In the evening, I talked about this with Miao Xiuying.
"He also shook hands with you? Oh my god, I can't even imagine it. Don't wash your hands then. I've only seen him on TV. It's really amazing that our Xiaoyan has seen him in person.
Wait until night, I will go to burn some paper for our ancestors. Our family has been born in the countryside for generations, but you can not only walk to the capital, but also meet important people. If our ancestors knew about it, they will surely take turns to bless you.
Just thinking about it makes me happy. My business is about to open, and it will definitely be a big success."
Lu Jianguo took two sips of wine, looking very happy. "Xiao Yan, you are the face of our family. Tomorrow, I will show off to those uncles that our Lu family is also full of talented people."
Lu Li affirmed: "Sister-in-law, you are so capable. You have met such an important figure. The deputy minister asked you to go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs more often. Does he want to promote you?
I haven't even graduated yet, but I've already got a job. Who is envious? I won't say anything! My sister-in-law is indeed a woman of luck. Anyone who meets her will have to stand aside. She's amazing!"
Lu Li praised Jiang Yan without repeating himself. He was a real bootlicker.
Jiang Yan took a mouthful of rice and almost choked. She glared at him unhappily.
"Do you have to be so exaggerated? I didn't expect to actually meet him. What a pleasant surprise!"
Lu Li's eyes curved, "Don't mention you being there, I was excited just listening to it. By the way, tomorrow is almost the weekend, will my brother come back? I'm not used to him being away for a few days."
Before on the island, except for necessary missions, Lu Xiao stayed at home almost all the time after completing his training.
He can't be seen when he looks up, but he can be seen when he looks down. He is not at home, but he is still thinking about him. Maybe this is what it means when people say that something is fragrant when it is far away, but smells bad when it is close!
Jiang Yan was not sure either. "Maybe he will come back. My friend has a set of four-way heads. He said he would take Brother Lu to have a look. If he doesn't come back, I will go there by myself. If they are suitable, I will buy them all. Xiao Li, why don't you stock up two more?"
Lu Li looked so proud that his tail almost reached the sky.
"Sister-in-law, have you forgotten that my mother-in-law is extremely wealthy and would give me real estate and gold coins at any time? I have many shops and courtyards in Beijing, and I have to go and see them when I have time.
If I find something I really like, I will buy it. But I am not planning on buying it for now. I have purchased a few shops in good locations, all of which were recommended to me by my cousin.
There will be room for appreciation in the future. Sister-in-law, if you want to buy it, that’s fine. I’m still waiting for you to help me get rich!”
Jiang Yan responded, "I forgot, you are also a rich second generation. You are living a life of luxury, at least you have saved yourself 50 years of hard work. You are amazing, we still have to work hard with our feet on the ground."
Lu Li chuckled, "Sister-in-law, please stop slandering me. The money you have is enough for me to earn in several lifetimes. You are the richest in our family, and I am just taking advantage of my wife.
Sister-in-law, you have goods, so I want to open a grocery store. There is a lot of traffic nearby, so the business will not be bad. Can you supply me with goods?
Sister-in-law, please, I have already found someone to renovate it. "
When Miao Xiuying heard this, her eyes widened. "What? You hired someone to renovate the house? How come I didn't know about this? You didn't even tell me.
Of course, you did something big behind our backs without asking me to join you. I really see through you. You also said that raising a son is a way to protect you in your old age, but it really can’t protect you at all.”
Lu Li picked up some food for her and said with a wry smile, "Mother, isn't this still a trial run? If the business is good, you can follow suit. I'll be the first to do so."
I'll ask you to do this with me. If you make a loss later, my father will have to make it up to you. You two are old, and it's not easy to make money. I can't just cheat you.
The eldest and second oldest don’t know and would think that I have eaten you. It would not be good if it gets out, so let me be the first to try it.
If possible, let my brother sell his job in the factory and start his own business. It will be much more promising than that fixed salary.
The money he has is not enough to support himself, and the price of goods will only go up. We have to make a plan. We never know in a few years, the state-owned factories may have bad business and will have to lay off a large number of employees. By then, the job will be worthless.
If we sell it first, we can get a few hundred dollars as his starting capital. The two of them have saved a lot over the years, so it’s enough.”
Miao Xiuying smiled with wrinkles on her face as she listened to his clear and logical talk. "Hearing what you said, I am moved. Brothers should be like this. Now that you have money, you can also help your brothers to the best of your ability. If everyone develops well, who will dare to look down on our Lu family in the future?"
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