Is this... being framed?
Xia Anyan glanced at Zhang Junan, feeling somewhat helpless.
Never mind.
It's just a few recipes. They won't open a shop in the future, so even if we run into each other later, it won't matter.
Once I learn the recipes, I'll be able to eat more comfortably at home, just like dining out.
"Okay, I'll accept the things, but please don't say anything about following me."
"While those people haven't reacted yet, you should quickly pack your things and go find your son and daughter-in-law."
"Remember, don't come back here anytime soon. As long as you keep the property deed safe, this place will naturally be yours again when the time comes."
Zhang Junan gave them some instructions, and then drove them to the guesthouse next to the train station.
The reason they weren't put directly on the train was because they still had things to take care of.
They couldn't take the pots, pans, tables, chairs, and benches with them, so they piled them all up deep in the alley and covered them with a large tarpaulin.
It's fine to store it there for a day or two, but if you leave it there indefinitely, it will definitely be discovered.
At that time, either they will be taken away by someone, or someone may find a handle against them.
They left after they had settled the people in.
In the afternoon, they did not go out for a stroll, but returned to the guesthouse.
Although I didn't go to many places, I still feel a bit tired.
Xia Anyan returned to her room, quickly washed up, and then buried herself completely in the blankets.
He covered his head and slept soundly.
When she opened her eyes again, it was already dark outside.
It was Gu's mother who knocked on the door again. Gu was still in a daze at the time and it took her a long time to open the door.
"Mom." Xia Anyan rubbed her sleepy eyes, stood in front of the door, and greeted her while covering her mouth.
When Gu's mother saw that she had a tuft of hair on her head and looked like she hadn't woken up yet, she knew that she must have just gotten out of bed.
No wonder she came several times that afternoon and didn't hear a sound; she was asleep.
However, she has indeed been tired lately, so it would be good for her to rest more.
"Wake up, it's time to eat. Tonight, your dad just went to the state-run restaurant and bought some food to eat with what he brought back at noon."
Xia Anyan's eyes lit up instantly, and she became more energetic.
Mother Gu was amused by her and touched the tuft of hair on her head, finding it extremely cute.
The family ate dinner together, enjoying each other's company and chatting occasionally.
Just as we were finishing our meal, there was a knock on the door.
"Who could it be so late?" Zhang Junan muttered to himself as he went to open the door.
Then, Han Qingfeng and Captain Gong were seen standing at the door.
Both of them were carrying two lunchboxes and a nylon rope bag filled with canned food and fruit.
"This... Captain Gong, Captain Han, what's going on?" Zhang Jun'an was really confused.
What exactly are these two people here for?
Han Qingfeng smiled and shook the lunchbox in his hand: "I saw it was lunchtime, and things over there were almost resolved, so I arranged to meet Captain Gong here to have a meal with you guys."
"How are you, Uncle Zhang? You haven't finished eating yet, have you? Would you mind if we ordered another dish?"
Since they've said that, how could Zhang Junan refuse?
However, they had almost finished eating, and this newcomer had arrived with nothing to eat, which made them feel... a little embarrassed.
"Please come in, please come in," Zhang Jun'an stepped aside to let them in, but then scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, "We... we'd already started eating, we didn't know you were coming, this..."
Han Qingfeng waved his hand: "We didn't tell you in advance, so it's normal that you've already eaten there."
Captain Gong nodded in agreement: "We hadn't planned to come here before; we only thought of it after we got here."
"We're the ones who came to freeload, so it's already pretty good that we can eat together. Besides, we brought our own food."
Since that's the case, they naturally can't say anything.
Zhang Junan arranged chairs for them, and then opened the lunchboxes they had brought and placed them in the center.
One dish of braised pork ribs, and another dish of braised fish chunks.
The couple had packed braised pork knuckle and fish for them at noon, which is why Zhang Junan didn't buy those two dishes when he went to buy dinner tonight.
Unexpectedly, they were the ones who added it.
Whether I say it or not, this is a kind of fate.
The group chatted and ate, and when they tasted the fish and the braised pork knuckle, both of them fell in love with them.
Although it was cold, the taste was just as good, even better than the freshly bought hot dishes.
"Where did you buy this? Is it also from a state-run restaurant? I've never seen this before." Han Qingfeng kept picking up food with his chopsticks, clearly unable to stop.
He even used a spoon to scoop some soup onto the rice and took a big bite.
The sense of satisfaction was overwhelming.
Captain Gong also ate a couple more bites.
After that, I felt too embarrassed to pick it up again.
Seemingly noticing his embarrassment, Zhang Junan smiled and used serving chopsticks to put two pieces of pork skin on each of their plates.
Full of collagen and coated in broth, it looks incredibly delicious.
"Eat, eat more if you like."
"This wasn't bought from a state-run restaurant; it was a gift from a friend. They made it at home and brought it over."
Zhang Junan was only a few years younger than the couple, so calling him a friend was quite appropriate.
Hearing that he wouldn't be able to eat it again, Han Qingfeng ate even slower, savoring every bite and not daring to waste a single drop.
Captain Gong glanced at Zhang Jun'an, said nothing, and lowered his head to eat his rice.
Xia Anyan noticed his actions but didn't make a fuss; she simply continued eating.
After they finished eating, as Han Qingfeng and the others were about to leave, Xia Anyan spoke up, "Captain Gong, since things are almost settled, why don't you stay at the guesthouse tonight? I also have some things about Ashen that I'd like to discuss with you, is that alright?"
Han Qingfeng's expression darkened, but he quickly put on a smile.
He patted Captain Gong on the shoulder: "Brother, this is the key to making your brother look good in front of his wife, so you'd better say something nice."
"Alright, you guys chat, I'll be going now."
Watching Han Qingfeng walk away, Captain Gong frowned and walked up to Xia Anyan: "Sister-in-law, you called me over, it couldn't just be to talk about Lao Gu, could it?"
Xia Anyan pursed her lips, and after a long while, she nodded.
"Yes, nothing can be hidden from you."
Zhang Junan and the others looked at the two of them, hesitant to speak.
But Grandpa Xia didn't care. He gave everyone a look, signaling them to go back, while he himself stood a little further away, silently keeping them company.
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