As dawn broke, Gu Shaoxuan also got up early. Ever since he heard Xia Enruo say that she wanted to divorce him, he felt a sense of crisis.
After this period of time, he was determined to keep this good wife, fearing that someone else would take her away. However, he was bad at talking and could only move her with his actions.
He has been well taken care of by Xia Enruo these past few days and is recovering quickly. He is able to get in and out of bed on his own and walk around the house with crutches.
He got up quietly, making very small movements, afraid of waking Xia Enruo.
When he got to the kitchen, he took out a bag of millet, intending to make breakfast for Xia Enruo. However, he knew only a limited range of cooking skills, and given his current physical condition, he could only make some millet porridge. When he was sick in bed, Xia Enruo would make him porridge with eggs and brown sugar.
He wanted to do the same for his wife today.
He pushed open the stove and found there were still a few sparks inside. He put in a few pieces of dry firewood and started a fire.
Take out the millet, wash it clean, and pour a few ladles of water into the pot.
While the porridge was cooking, he looked into the room through the glass window in the door and saw that she was sleeping soundly with her back to him, which made him feel much more at ease. When he was in the hospital, he felt incredibly happy every morning when he woke up and saw Xia Enru sleeping soundly on the bed next to him.
I owe her so much and wronged her so much before, so I must cherish and love her from now on.
Chen Yan led Zhang Xin and his family of three to Jufulai Restaurant on Central Street. Since she was going to compete with Ge Qiuqin, she decided to treat them to a big meal.
Looking at the bright and shiny signboard of Jufulai, the second-hand woman said with interest.
"My goodness, this restaurant is so big, how much does a meal cost?"
Zhang Xin also said to Chen Yan:
"Just grab a bite, why come to such an expensive place?"
Chen Yan, beaming with pride, helped the second-in-command woman up and flattered her.
"Auntie, please eat without worry. Since I'm doing my duty as a host, please eat the best."
The four entered the restaurant, and a waiter came over to greet them:
"Please come in, distinguished guests."
After taking her seat, Chen Yan called for the waiter to bring her the menu, her tone completely impolite.
What do you have for breakfast here?
She crossed her legs and spoke without looking at anyone.
"Our restaurant has a wide variety of breakfast options, including fried dough twists with sesame oil, tofu pudding, mutton stew with bread, mutton soup, soy milk and fried dough sticks, wontons, roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), and minced meat noodles, among dozens of others. What would you four distinguished guests like to eat?"
The waiter bent down and patiently explained.
Since Xia Enruo left Jufulai last time, Qin Gang has learned his lesson and gave the store staff another training session, telling them that no matter who they serve or how well they are dressed, they must be humble and courteous. If anyone receives a complaint, they will have a day's wages deducted.
Jufulai Restaurant, with its wide variety of dishes and excellent service, quickly became a hit on Central Street, becoming one of the top restaurants in Yongning City. Qin Gang kept trying to find an opportunity to see Xia Enruo again, but without her contact information, he couldn't.
Chen Yan handed the menu to the second-hand woman and Zhang Lei, who opened it and took a look.
"My goodness, why are these dishes so expensive? How are we supposed to order this? This meal will cost as much as all the money we brought with us when we came here."
The woman on the second counter, feeling embarrassed, handed the menu back to Zhang Xin.
"Son, Mom's eyesight isn't good, so I don't know what's good to eat. Hurry up and eat."
Zhang Xin took the menu and said to Chen Yan:
"It's fine for the two of us to decide."
The two ordered four bowls of mutton soup, six fried dough sticks, four tea eggs, and also a serving of tofu pudding and mutton stew.
Chen Yan wouldn't let this opportunity to show off slip by. Even though Zhang Xin tried to stop her from saying too much, she still ordered the menu.
"It's not easy for your aunt and sister to come all this way, how can you say it's too much? I'd be happy to accept more."
Chen Yan tugged at her braid and twisted her waist, wishing she could do a 360-degree spin on the chair and show off in front of the three of them.
The woman on the second board couldn't stop smiling when she heard her speak.
While Chen Yan was leading Zhang Lei to the restroom, she leaned close to Zhang Xin and said:
"My son, this woman is really beautiful. I think the relationship between you two is unusual. Are you lovers?"
Zhang Xin was somewhat surprised by the woman's blunt question, and his face instantly turned red to his neck. However, since even his own mother could see through it, there was nothing he could do but nod awkwardly.
"Mom, please don't tell Qiuqin, she doesn't know."
"Do you think your mother is stupid? You have good judgment. Chen Yan is much better than Ge Qiuqin. Ge Qiuqin will only hold you back if she stays with you. Now that you have a government job, you and she are no longer in the same world. Who are you? A military officer. And her? She's just a louse from the village."
Listen to your mother, stay with this girl, and when the time comes, dump Ge Qiuqin and marry her. I'd like to find an educated in-law!
The second-floor woman thought how lucky her son was to have found such a good match. Her father was a government official, and who knew if her son could become an official after marrying her? She would be incredibly powerful in the village then.
When Chen Yan and Zhang Lei returned, seeing the mother and daughter beaming with joy, they assumed something good had happened.
"Auntie, what's wrong? Why are you so happy?"
"Your aunt is so happy to see you. You're not only beautiful, but you also have a kind heart. Whoever marries you will be so lucky!"
Chen Yan blushed at the words. She had achieved her goal. She was beautiful, and Ge Qiuqin, that old hag, wasn't even worthy of carrying her shoes.
Xia Enru got up and went out of the house. She saw white steam coming from the kitchen and thought there was a fire.
She rushed over and pushed open the door, only to see Gu Shaoxuan, his face dark, busy in the kitchen with a cane.
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