Bi Qiaoan's words were somewhat alarmist, but Li Wanwan still took them to heart.
She nodded vigorously, "Sister-in-law, I'll practice as soon as I get back. Not only will I practice, but I'll also get my brother and sister-in-law, and Mom and Dad, to practice too. Seriously, you don't know how dangerous the world is until you hear it!"
"Sigh, there's nothing we can do. Although there are moral and legal constraints, the occasional natural disasters do give criminals plenty of opportunities. We need to stay vigilant at all times."
Li Wanwan looked shaken. "Sister-in-law, I'll remember that. Thank you for reminding me!"
Bi Qiaoan smiled, thinking that it was good that the other person remembered it.
"What are you two talking about, so intimately?" Li Zhaozhao came out of the kitchen and saw his younger sister whispering in Bi Qiaoan's ear.
"Brother, it's nothing, I just chatted with my sister-in-law about work for a bit." Li Wanwan didn't want to ruin the atmosphere of the meal, so she kindly kept it a secret.
Bi Qiaoan didn't expose them, and pulled the two children up, "Let's go, let's go to Qingning Mountain to find a spot first."
The group of people walked up the mountain in a grand procession.
Temperatures rose in late April, creating a scene reminiscent of the transition from spring to summer. The mountains were covered in lush grass, birdsong, and vibrant flowers.
Shen Yanming found a big tree, under which was flat land and a few scattered weeds.
"Let's do it here. There are leaves to shade us, so the sunlight isn't too harsh. There aren't many flowers or plants, so the mosquitoes aren't too rampant."
Everyone nodded and prepared to spread the picnic blanket on the ground.
"Put the moisture-proof mat down first, otherwise it will hurt your bottom," Shen Yanming reminded.
Zhang Heping nodded, put the moisture-proof mat in his hand, and then laid a checkered cloth on top of it.
With the storage box set aside, Shen Yanming lit the incense burner, then opened the box and took out the food items one by one.
Each item he took out elicited gasps of surprise. No one had expected Comrade Shen to have prepared such a rich array of items.
"Don't be fooled by the variety; there's really nothing special about it. Most of it is made from rice, noodles, and vegetables, with just a few seasonings added." Although mung beans and glutinous rice are relatively rare, we only used a tiny bit this time.
Upon reflection, everyone realized that this was indeed the case. It looked incredibly glamorous, but upon closer analysis, it turned out to be just the same things they were already familiar with.
"Alright, let's get started." Shen Yanming distributed chopsticks, plates, and bowls to everyone, telling them not to be shy.
It would be better to just use your hands, but that would waste a lot of wet wipes, which seems a bit wasteful. Let's use tools instead; we can just wash them when we get home.
As the host, Shen Yanming was a bit different from the others. He wiped his hands clean, then used a knife and fork to cut the pizza steak into pieces, giving each person a piece, and leaving the rest for them to help themselves.
"With this little ability, I only managed to get a few steaks," Shen Yanming said, feigning regret.
Ji Kangyong quickly shook his head, "It's already very good. I haven't eaten beef in a long time."
“Yes, the meat at home is always chicken. We only get to eat pork around the Lunar New Year.” Li Zhaozhao slurped his saliva and said contentedly, “That’s only because we have a chicken coop and a pigsty.”
Zhang Heping didn't even open his mouth; he was too busy stuffing food into his mouth. He wasn't stupid; why would he say anything and waste time eating?
Li Wanwan found it amusing but didn't say much. The atmosphere was lovely and warm.
Even An'an and Nuan'nuan sat obediently next to Bi Qiao'an, waiting to be fed. The two babies can now eat a lot of staple foods, and they can taste most of the things on site.
Just like steak, Bi Qiaoan processed it a second time, cutting it into tiny cubes and feeding them to the two children. The rich sauce mixed with the aroma of meat spread throughout their mouths, and the two children squinted their eyes in satisfaction.
Bi Qiaoan didn't dare give them too much meat. After they ate a few pieces, she picked up an egg tart and used a small spoon to scoop out the soft, tender egg filling for the two children. They found it delicious and wanted a second one after finishing one.
Fortunately, we prepared enough food, so there was no need to worry about others not having enough to eat. After feeding one more person, we switched to other foods.
I let the two kids try a little bit of mung bean cake and brown sugar glutinous rice cake, but not spring rolls. An'an and Nuan Nuan's teeth haven't been in for very long, they're still small and can't chew on hard foods yet.
With their mother feeding them, the two children quickly finished eating. Unable to sit still, they stood up and started playing around the adults.
Only then did Bi Qiaoan have a chance to eat properly. Seeing that everyone was distracted and helping to take care of the two babies, she felt relieved.
"Come on, sister-in-law, have a slice of pizza. Everyone saved this especially for you." Li Wanwan helped put the last slice of pizza from the box onto Bi Qiaoan's plate.
Bi Qiaoan smiled and said, "Thank you!"
"No need to thank me, aren't we the ones who should be saying thank you? Sister-in-law, you're too kind!"
Bi Qiaoan didn't say anything, she just smiled and ate.
She said thank you because everyone was so thoughtful, setting aside or separating her portion before they started eating. This way, she wouldn't have to eat what everyone else had left over after feeding the baby.
Although she doesn't mind, isn't the current impression better?
The group ate and chatted in a very harmonious atmosphere. Shen Yanming had deliberately chosen a place that avoided the security cameras, so everyone could play around without any worries and feel very relaxed.
Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan had prepared a lot of food, and they originally thought there would be some left over. But whether it was because the atmosphere was so good that everyone had a big appetite, or because everyone present had a big appetite to begin with, before they knew it, they had finished all the food.
They lay lazily on the picnic blankets, chatting idly. Seeing this, Bi Qiaoan took out cups from a storage box and made fruit tea for everyone.
This fruit tea was made by Bi Qiaoan herself. Most of the fruits used were grown in her space, which already tasted good, and the addition of a little bit of spiritual fruit made it even more delicious.
Most importantly, it's good for their health. Bi Qiaoan believes that if Li Zhaozhao and Li Wanwan persist in drinking it, the pustules on their faces might even disappear.
But she didn't dare take that risk, so she could only let them have a taste.
The orange-yellow tea looked very tempting, and Li Wanwan couldn't resist drinking it while it was still slightly hot.
A warm current flowed into her stomach, which Li Wanwan attributed to the hot water. Although she didn't know its value or effect, the sweet and sour taste still won over her taste buds.
Li Wanwan excitedly nudged Li Zhaozhao, "Brother, brother, get up quickly! This fruit tea is super delicious, you have to get up and try it!"
Li Zhaozhao's eyes lit up. He sat up, picked up a cup of fruit tea, blew on it twice, and drank it all in one gulp. The warm liquid made him feel refreshed, and he nodded quickly, "Not bad, it's good stuff!"
Seeing this, Ji Kangyong and Zhang Heping, driven by curiosity, also grabbed a cup of fruit tea.
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