Shen Yanming nodded: "There will always be an opportunity. Let's wait patiently!"
Zhang Heping smiled broadly, rubbing his hands together excitedly.
Ji Kangyong and the others were quite able to keep their composure.
"Yanming, do you mean we also have the chance to reverse aging?"
"Reversing aging is probably out of the question, but improving physical fitness and extending lifespan should be no problem."
"Really? Really? To live a few more years is great!"
Zhang Heping paced back and forth excitedly, without doubting the truthfulness of Shen Yanming's words.
Li Wanwan smiled as she looked at him, the fine lines on her face making her look even more charming.
Ji Kangyong and Qin Yiren exchanged a glance and clasped hands tightly. It was such a wonderful opportunity; they could spend a few more years together.
Little Egg and Little Red Bean Paste are in the prime of their lives and don't yet have much of a concept of lifespan.
But since my parents are so excited, it must be a good thing. "Great, great," the two chuckled.
"Alright, keep it to yourself and don't go around telling everyone. When the time is right, you'll find out what really happened."
The six people in front of them nodded in unison, but the expectation in their eyes was self-evident.
Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan sat for a while before leaving to find Zeng Yiming and Ding Xunye.
It had been a while since they had seen the two of them. The couple chatted with Zeng Yiming, Ding Xunye, and Zeng's parents for a while, invited them to dinner that evening, and then prepared to leave.
"By the way, Xiao Yezi, why don't you invite your parents too?" Although we're not very close, inviting two people is the same as inviting a bunch of people, and we don't need any supplies at home, so let's invite them all.
Ding Xunye nodded gratefully. When she asked her parents and uncle and aunt, they were happy but politely declined.
"Daughter, Xiao Shen has already taken good care of us, we can't cause him any trouble. You, Xiao Zeng, and Bao go ahead."
Ding Xunye smiled, nodded, and said, "Okay! Five people is quite a lot."
Zeng Yiming's son, Zeng Junfeng, had also met Shen Yanming several times.
They only met infrequently, and their relationship wasn't particularly close. He was quite excited to hear that he could have dinner at the Shen family's house.
Zeng Yiming patted Zeng Junfeng's head and said, "Baby, when you become capable in the future, you must repay your Uncle Chen and Aunt Qiao An. If it weren't for their help, our family would probably be finished long ago."
Zeng Junfeng is already in his teens, but he still remembers the days when he was a child and people were starving.
Back then, an uncle would always secretly bring them food. He remembers that while others were skin and bones, he could still eat until he was half full.
Occasionally, you can even get chocolate and beef jerky.
Zeng Junfeng nodded: "Dad, I know."
The couple went to find Song Wenwen, and as soon as Song Wenwen saw Bi Qiaoan, she cried and hugged her. She was just like Zhang Heping.
"You brat, where have you been? You haven't come back for more than half a year. I thought I would never see you again in this lifetime."
Bi Qiaoan: "..." Being called a brat at my age feels pretty awkward.
"Sister Wen Nuan, I just went to Beijing for a short trip, had my fill of fun, and am back now. What's wrong, did you miss me so much you cried?"
Song Wenwen was so annoyed by Bi Qiaoan's irritating tone that she wanted to punch her. But she couldn't bring herself to do it because of Bi Qiaoan's pretty face.
She reached out and pinched it: "It's so smooth and tender, it feels so good. Standing next to you, I feel like we're from different generations."
Bi Qiaoan pulled her hand away, rolled her eyes, and said, "It's not that exaggerated."
Niu Niu came over and said with a smile, "Aunt Qiao An, you look really young, like a girl who is twenty-five or twenty-six years old."
She dared not say her mother was old, so she could only praise Bi Qiaoan for being young.
Bi Qiaoan smiled and ruffled Niu Niu's hair: "Our Niu Niu is beautiful too, so fresh and tender!"
After saying that, she took out a bunch of food from her storage ring, just like the food she gave to Little Egg, Little Red Bean Paste, and Zeng Junfeng.
"Here's a gift, quickly put it away!"
Niu Niu nodded: "Thank you, Aunt Qiao An."
Wei Jiahe's eyes were filled with envy. Because he remembered the trouble he caused as a child, he had never been very close to the Shen family.
It's not that I don't want to, it's that I feel guilty. I can't get over that hurdle.
Niu Niu shoved the things into Wei Jiahe's hands: "Brother, take whatever you like."
Wei Jiahe pinched her little face: "Little sister, keep it. I'm all grown up now and I don't like snacks anymore."
Niu Niu pouted and picked out her favorites to stuff into his arms.
With loving eyes, Song Wenwen whispered to Bi Qiaoan, "This child is good, but he has a lot on his mind."
Bi Qiaoan nodded and gave Wei Jiahe the same gift. Shen Yanming then pulled her aside and whispered words of comfort.
When Wei Jiahe returned, her smile was radiant. It was as if the shackles that had weighed on her shoulders for years had finally been lifted.
Wei Liang sincerely thanked the two of them and asked them with a smile about their experiences in the capital.
The couple simply said, "Let's talk about coming over for dinner tonight." It saved them from repeating themselves until their mouths were dry.
"Okay, I'll be there on time."
"Alright, we'll head back now."
After that, he called Liang Huaxin, Ye Wengui, Li Gangtie, and some familiar guards.
Everyone readily agreed, asking about the time and then agreeing.
The couple returned home late.
I estimated that there might be a lot of people coming in the evening, so I prepared some more vegetables, meat, eggs and fruit.
Shen Yanming lit two more stoves so that they could cook in three pots at the same time, ensuring that no one would miss out on food.
With everything prepared, Wen Mengguan led Jiang Shulian over first, beaming with joy as he smelled the aroma of the hot pot broth and gave a thumbs up.
Next came Ming Jiakang, Su Sibin, and Ye Wengui. None of them stood on ceremony, immediately showering Old Shen with compliments.
Zhang Heping and Ji Kangyong arrived with their families and were momentarily stunned to see a group of leaders. However, they quickly adapted.
The Shen family's status is quite normal.
The rest of the people gradually arrived, and after a brief moment of awkwardness, they started laughing and joking around with everyone.
Shen Yanming invited them to start eating and even put vegetables, shrimp, and sliced mutton into the pot.
Soon, the dishes were cooked. Shen Yanming served Bi Qiaoan some food and said with a smile, "Cook the mutton a little longer. My skills are limited, so I cut it too thick."
Wen Mengguan laughed and said, "Yanming is so considerate! What's wrong with a little bit of meat? We can eat more once it's cooked."
Shen Yanming nodded: "Eat up, there's plenty tonight!"
"Wow, Old Shen is so generous!"
"Yanming, did you get this in the capital? Is life in the capital much better than in our Haishi?"
"Hey Xiao Shen, tell us about the changes in the capital!"
As Shen Yanming put vegetables into the pot, he said, "Come on, eat quickly, let's talk while we eat."
Seeing everyone getting moving, he said slowly, "The food in the capital is about the same as in our Haishi. Our Haishi's standard of living is probably the second highest in the country."
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