Whether someone truly loves you or not isn't just about what they say, but about what they do!
An Qingbai never disappointed Zhuang Zhimeng in this regard.
Sometimes, a little banter is harmless, and she believed that neither she nor An Qingbai would take it to heart.
An Qingbai caught up with her and smiled gently at Zhuang Zhimeng, giving her the smile she wanted.
"Zhizhi, I'm here! I knew you would wait for me!"
Zhuang Zhimeng chuckled inwardly, but deliberately gave a snort on the surface.
"Hurry up! How long have we been wasting time? It's only a ten-minute walk and we're still riding bicycles! People will laugh at us if they find out!"
An Qingbai agreed, and the two quickened their pace to ride home.
When they arrived home, Su Mengmeng had already prepared dinner. Zhuang Zhimeng had given Xiazi and Mengge'er a key to the front door so they could go directly into the kitchen.
Looks like I've come back just in time; I can wash my hands and start eating right away.
Su Mengmeng is very talented at cooking; her cooking is better than Jiang Yanxia's. It's strange, though, that Jiang Yanxia has practiced for a long time but still can't match Su Mengmeng's cooking.
During the meal, Zhuang Zhimeng, An Qingbai, and Jiang Yanxia all praised Su Mengmeng without prior arrangement.
"Meng Ge'er's cooking is getting better and better, it's starting to taste right now!"
"Mengmeng has mastered it now, that's great!"
"Meng Ge'er is really great, we give you a thumbs up!"
Su Mengmeng could tell at a glance that they were planning to praise him first, making him so happy he was practically floating on air, and then they would make their demands!
He picked up a piece of food, put it in his mouth, chewed slowly, and only after swallowing did he smile and look at them.
"I know you're trying to tell me to cook more meals, so don't beat around the bush and praise me! Every time you praise me, it's either because you want something from me or you have some demands on me. I've seen through your true colors long ago!"
Zhuang Zhimeng smiled.
"Hehe, since you guessed it, I won't pretend anymore. It's exactly what you thought!"
Su Mengmeng's hand almost trembled as she picked up food with her chopsticks. She really was her boss, not even saying a word of politeness!
Jiang Yanxia teased him while she ate her meal.
"Meng-ge'er, the more you work, the more you earn, right? If you cook well, you can cook more often. If I cook well, I'll cook every day! Zhimeng has been cooking for so long, it's time for us to take over the spatula!"
Jiang Yanxia also put a piece of eggplant on Su Mengmeng's plate.
"Imagine this eggplant as a spatula, it's yours to do! I'll help you!"
Su Mengmeng was biting into an eggplant; he really would thank her!
He then looked at An Qingbai.
"Brother An, if you have anything else to say, please speak up!"
An Qingbai quickened his eating pace, and when he heard Su Mengmeng ask him a question, he shook his head.
"I don't have anything to say. I think listening to them is definitely the right thing to do. Mengmeng, your cooking is really good!"
Su Mengmeng knew that Brother An had no principles when it came to the boss, so asking him was pointless.
Su Mengmeng was about to agree. It was just cooking a little more food, no big deal!
If you finish work early, then you can cook!
After finishing his meal, An Qingbai made an excuse to go to Zhuang Zhimeng's room to get something.
Zhuang Zhimeng had just given him a look, signaling him to go inside and get his things. Before he entered the main gate, Zhuang Zhimeng had given him the key to the house.
In fact, Su Mengmeng was the youngest among them; he was the only one under 18 years old when they went to the countryside.
Today is his 18th birthday. They had discussed it the day before yesterday and planned to celebrate Su Mengmeng's birthday, since turning 18 is a very meaningful birthday!
An Qingbai brought out a birthday cake from the house and placed it in front of Su Mengmeng.
This cake was made by Zhuang Zhimeng, with help from Jiang Yanxia and An Qingbai. It represents the sentiments of the three of them.
Zhuang Zhimeng specifically referenced cakes from that era; she had all the necessary ingredients, except for the lack of frosting. The finished product looked similar to cake bases from later generations.
Su Mengmeng was so touched that he didn't know what to say. He was thinking that everyone knew it was his birthday, but no one mentioned it. They even asked him to cook more. He was ready to have a good cry after dinner!
"Thank you so much, Boss, Xiazi, and Brother An! I'm so happy you all celebrated my birthday! I thought you'd forgotten!"
Zhuang Zhimeng rarely saw Meng Ge'er moved, so she patted him on the shoulder.
"Meng Ge'er, it's a big day, don't cry! We all remember your birthday, you've turned 18, and we specially prepared this cake to surprise you! Happy birthday!"
Su Mengmeng was very happy to hear her boss say that. They all remembered his birthday, and nothing could make her happier!
"Boss, this is such a pleasant surprise! Thank you all!"
Jiang Yanxia, unusually, didn't argue with Su Mengmeng and patted his other shoulder.
"Cute boy, you're an adult now that you're 18! Happy birthday!"
"Thank you, Xiazi!"
Su Mengmeng felt a warm glow in her heart; she knew she hadn't made a mistake in choosing her sworn brothers!
Seeing that he had no one to pat on the shoulder, An Qingbai pointed to the cake and asked Su Mengmeng to cut it, hoping to change his mood. He was afraid that if he kept thanking her, he would really cry!
"Mengmeng, cut the cake! It's your birthday, so you cut it!"
"Okay, Brother An, I'll cut it!"
They each ate a piece of cake and then wished Su Mengmeng a happy birthday together!
Su Mengmeng never imagined that she would have friends by her side to celebrate her 18th birthday!
He has never forgotten this scene. He will always remember that on his 18th birthday, several good friends accompanied him to celebrate a meaningful birthday!
After finishing the cake, An Qingbai went home first and left his bicycle there.
He and Zhuang Zhimeng agreed to go to the cowshed again that evening.
He was concerned about Shi Jiashu's injury and planned to go with Zhizhi to check on him.
Upon hearing the knock, Shang Jingshu guessed that it was Zhimeng and Qingbai who had come to the door, and immediately opened it.
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