The two boys were overjoyed because they were the youngest in the entire junior high school.
Moreover, as far as the couple knew, their two children were younger than many of the children who had just enrolled in school. However, after two years of training, they were both about 1.2 meters tall, and strangers who didn't know their age could easily fool them.
Qi Xili suggested they celebrate, and the couple thought it was a good idea, so they went for a walk outside the base and came back with two chickens.
Qi Xili was stunned when he found out. He stared at Shen Yanming and looked him up and down, thinking to himself, how could Old Shen's skill level be better than his own?
Shen Yanming smiled but didn't say anything, while An'an and Nuannuan pursed their lips.
"He was just lucky. He had just arrived in the mountains when he saw two pheasants flapping around. He took out his slingshot and hit them."
When Bi Qiaoan spoke, Qi Xili became even more puzzled.
Those two plucked chickens in the kitchen are clearly domestic chickens, so why are they being called wild animals? Could it be that the couple is secretly raising them?
Qi Xili suppressed his curiosity and didn't ask. He went out onto the balcony and, following Shen Yanming's instructions, pulled a potato from the wooden box. Six potatoes, each the size of a fist, were hanging from the stem.
"Hey, Lao Shen, your potatoes are growing really well!"
"Yes, it's a good variety. If you want one, keep it, cut it up at home, and plant it."
"Are you kidding me? Can something that's just been dug up be planted?"
Shen Yanming laughed heartily after hearing this: "It's alright, we have seeds at home, I'll bring you some when I go back. By the way, do you want sweet potatoes? Just like potatoes, you can plant them in a basket."
"Sure, take some. My room is big anyway, so it's good to get more."
"Well, don't get your hopes up too high. It's cold inside in winter, so we don't even know if it will grow big enough."
"Sigh, what you've said makes me want to build a villa in District D. I'd make a huge place, add a heated kang bed, and life would be so wonderful."
"Then why don't you go?"
"I'm just reluctant to give up my thousand-square-foot mansion. Besides, living in Area A is much more convenient."
Shen Yanming thought about the environment in District D and felt that this place was more comfortable. Besides, even if a heated kang was built, it might not be able to keep burning enough fuel. Apart from his family, which had special advantages, who would dare to burn firewood all day long without restraint?
"Alright, let's not think about that anymore, let's just take it one day at a time."
"Okay." Shen Yanming nodded, then took the potatoes to the kitchen, peeled and chopped them.
Bi Qiaoan had already chopped and blanched the chicken, ready to stir-fry it. Seeing this, Shen Yanming took over the cooking position.
Watching his smooth movements, Qi Xili praised him repeatedly: "That's how a man should be, capable in the kitchen and presentable in the living room."
An'an and Nuannuan burst into laughter. Whether they understood or not, they were laughing so hard they almost cried.
"Oh my darlings, don't you all agree with your godfather's idea? Especially you, Nuannuan, you should find a husband like your dad. Even if he's just average in every way, the combination is exceptional."
Shen Yanming listened to the two talking as if no one else was around, his face darkened, and he thought to himself, "Is he really that mediocre?"
He looked up and saw his wife trying to suppress a laugh, but he firmly shook his head. At least her face was still quite attractive.
Nuannuan then joked, "When I grow up, my godfather can introduce me to someone."
"Well, do I even need to introduce him? Your brother Qi Lin is pretty good. He's handsome, can cook, and is a good student. He's definitely a newly minted perfect man! If you marry him, you're guaranteed to enjoy a life of happiness."
I, this old codger, won't bother you two; I'll just silently support you from behind. Think about it, we..."
You two are so familiar with each other, your godfather definitely won't mistreat you.
Before he could finish the sentence, Shen Yanming interrupted him.
"Hey Qi, do you even want to eat?! Ah, trying to trick my daughter again? Last time you managed to get her into a godparent relationship, that was enough. Now you're pushing your luck and want to arrange a marriage directly. Did you even ask my Big Iron Spoon?"
As Shen Yanming spoke, he was about to hit him with the large spoon in his hand.
Qi Xili dodged symbolically, then laughed and said, "Don't be so impatient. Think about it, the guys at the base are all different. If you don't find a good match now, will your Nuannuan never get married?"
"Fine, I won't marry her then. Do you think I, Shen Yanming, can't afford to raise my daughter? My darling will marry the best, so stop with your unrealistic ideas. My Nuannuan is only seven years old! Seven years old! Don't you feel guilty saying such things? My darling doesn't want your old ox to gnaw on her!"
Shen Yanming was so angry that his hands were trembling. But Qi Xili didn't care and even added fuel to the fire.
"Oh dear, my little Linzi is still so young, only twenty, a proper young man. He'll be back next year, and then they'll be even closer as god-siblings, how wonderful!"
"Damn it, what a load of rubbish! Who knows if your Qi Lin is flirting with other women outside? Don't tarnish my Nuan Nuan's reputation with baseless rumors!"
"Hey, Yanming, that's not a nice thing to say. What do you mean by my Qi Lin being a womanizer? Let me tell you, the children in our Qi family are all upright and honest. They would never do anything irresponsible."
"Yeah, that's responsible. Maybe he'll bring you a daughter-in-law when he comes back. You shouldn't worry about young people's affairs."
"That's impossible. My son said he's coming back to take care of me in my old age." Qi Xili said smugly, "I told him before he left that he should come back after completing his studies and pursue your Nuannuan."
"I..." Shen Yanming could no longer hold back, and in a fit of anger, he smashed his fist against the back of Qi Xili's head.
Qi Xili touched the oil in his hair, completely stunned: "You actually smashed it!" His voice was full of grievance.
"Otherwise, do you want your little brat to ruin my girl? Don't you even know how old your Qi Lin is? He's twenty, old enough to get married. And you're still wishful thinking about marrying Nuan Nuan. By the time Nuan Nuan is old enough to get married, your Qi Lin will be over thirty."
"It's not a big deal, it's okay, we can wait."
"Are you never going to stop? I'll smash you to death! I should never have become your godparent!"
"Hey, don't get agitated, don't get agitated, let's talk this out!" Qi Xili noticed that Shen Yanming was getting angry and tried to hide even more.
An'an and Nuannuan were happy to watch the show, covering their mouths and shrinking into the sofa.
Bi Qiaoan was already used to it; Qi Xili had brought this up more than once or twice. Every time, Shen Yanming would chase after her.
She shouted, "Stop fooling around!" and the two of them obediently stopped.
Shen Yanming looked at her with a wronged expression: "Wife, look how outrageous Lao Qi is! He's trying to steal our daughter away!"
Bi Qiaoan smiled and said, "Don't worry about him. As long as we keep an eye on our Nuannuan, he can't do anything about it."
Shen Yanming nodded: "Darling, you're right!"
After saying that, he ladled the stewed chicken and potatoes out of the pot. Qi Xili smelled the fragrant food and his mouth watered.
He leaned forward to try it, but Shen Yanming slapped his hand away: "There's none for you!"
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