"When you mention that, I suddenly remembered that I had a high school classmate. He had average academic performance and was always unknown in the class. He looked like a quiet boy. Later, at a high school reunion, I learned that he went to Congo to do business. As for what kind of business he was doing, no one knew." Qi Yan said.
Liu Xiangru took over the conversation again, "You kids are still young and inexperienced. Once you've experienced more and met all kinds of people, you'll realize how strange and varied this world is. People not only change for the worse, but they also change for the better. Sometimes, people are too young and frivolous, taking detours, but later grow up, figure things out, and become better. Of course, whether they change for the better or for the worse can't be generalized. A person's character can only be revealed after a long period of interaction. It's impossible to understand it through a few brief encounters. Otherwise, there would be no such thing as acting."
Qi Yan nodded seriously.
"Xiao Qi, please eat more," Liu Xiangru said, "It's like being at home here, don't be polite."
"You're welcome, Auntie," Qi Yan said with a simple smile, "Can I have another bowl of rice?"
"Okay, I'll get it for you."
Liu Xiangru took Qi Yan's bowl and went into the kitchen.
Qi Yan started working on a dish of garlic bok choy on the table.
"Why don't you eat fish?" Zhou Mo found that Qi Yan didn't even eat the pickled fish.
"It's too troublesome to pick out fish bones," Qi Yan said. "I usually eat the fish last, and then I pick out the bones slowly after I'm full."
"..." Zhou Mo asked: "No one is competing with you for the meal, why are you in such a hurry?"
"Who said no one was snatching food?" Qi Yan said, "When I was in college, I ate with a few of my roommates every day. They ate like animals, slowly, leaving no food behind. I have a big appetite, so I have to grab food quickly. After a while, it became a habit."
Zhou Mo couldn't help laughing, and he agreed deeply in his heart.
When she was in college, the male classmates did the same thing, snatching food from each other's mouths. It seemed like a small advantage, but in fact it was just a fight and it was quite interesting.
Liu Xiangru came back from the kitchen and returned the bowl to Qi Yan.
"Thank you, Auntie," Qi Yan took it and continued to eat.
"Oh, I forgot to ask, how is your Uncle Zhang doing now?" Liu Xiangru asked worriedly, "He's two years younger than your father. He should be retiring next year or the year after. Who knew something like this would happen now? It's so heartbreaking. I heard your Aunt Zhang fainted from crying, and the doctors were trying to save her for quite a while."
"I haven't heard any new news from Uncle Zhang." Zhou Mo glanced at Qi Yan, "You ask him."
Qi Yan was eating his rice when he saw Liu Xiangru's gaze and swallowed the rice in a few gulps.
"Oh, I just asked my brother," Qi Yan said, "My brother said that Uncle Zhang is no longer in danger of death, but it seems that he has some problems with his heart or blood vessels. He needs surgery anyway."
Liu Xiangru was surprised and asked, "Isn't he suffering from the same disease as Momo's father?"
Qi Yan shook his head: "I don't know."
Zhou Mo thought for a moment and said, "I guess so. When Uncle Zhang was ill, he looked a lot like my dad."
"Ah," Liu Xiangru sighed, "It's probably all because of staying up late."
"Heart function and circadian rhythm are closely related, and circadian rhythm disorders are also a high-risk factor for cardiovascular disease," Zhou Mo said. "My dad and his colleagues' jobs are full of big and small things to deal with every day, and they often encounter special situations. Reversing their day and night is the norm."
After eating and drinking, Liu Xiangru wanted to get some more fruit for Qi Yan.
Qi Yan said that his favorite team would be playing in the evening and he had to go back to watch the game. After thanking them, he left in a hurry.
Send Qi Yan away.
Liu Xiangru stared at Zhou Mo blankly: "What team competition? A basketball game?"
"No, LPL," Zhou Mo thought for a moment and explained, "Esports team, playing games."
"This child is already an adult, but he is still obsessed with these things?" Liu Xiangru shook her head helplessly.
"Mom, you have to look at things from a developmental perspective. Young people today are not like you were back then," Zhou Mo said. "There are so many ways for us to entertain ourselves now, and games are one of them. Just like my dad likes fishing and you like going out to various tourist attractions, they are all hobbies in our spare time."
"I'm getting old, and now I'm increasingly confused about what you young people like."
Liu Xiangru thought of something and asked again: "By the way, didn't you ask when Han Chen will be back?"
"I didn't ask. He's too busy. He can't reply to my message all day," Zhou Mo said. "He's like this. I don't want to disturb him."
"Okay, you don't have to ask. The more you ask, the more pressure he'll feel," Liu Xiangru said. "You and I are quite similar in this respect. When your father encountered any special missions in the past, I didn't dare call him for fear of distracting him. Especially Han Chen, he's saving lives. As a family member, we should avoid causing them any trouble."
"Yeah," Zhou Mo responded, and then asked, "Mom, are you going home soon? I'll drive you home."
"Forget it, you should have a good rest. You haven't had a good sleep in more than two days," Liu Xiangru said, "I guess your dad should be home by now. I don't know if he has eaten, but he probably has."
"If I don't eat the fish after catching them, wouldn't it be a waste?"
"That's right," Liu Xiangru smiled.
By the time the mother and daughter finished cleaning the kitchen, it was already completely dark.
Zhou Mo sent Liu Xiangru downstairs.
On the way out of the community, Liu Xiangruan was talking to Zhou Mo about teaching Liang Xinyu how to embroider cross-stitch during this period.
He also said that Liang Xinyun was worthy of being a doctor and had very skillful hands.
"That thing is not difficult," Zhou Mo complained.
Liu Xiangru glared at her, "How dare you say that in front of your Aunt Liang?"
Zhou Mo stuck out her tongue. Of course she didn't dare.
That's her mother-in-law.
The mother and daughter just walked to the gate of the community.
"Zhou Mo?"
Suddenly someone shouted.
Zhou Mo and Liu Xiangru looked up when they heard the voice.
It’s Qitan.
"Why are you back?" Zhou Mo asked in surprise.
"Come back to get something," Qi Tan looked at Liu Xiangru beside Zhou Mo, "Who is this?"
"My mom," Zhou Mo was embarrassed for a moment. How should she introduce Qi Tan to Liu Xiangru...
"Hello, Auntie," Qi Tan greeted politely.
"Hello, hello," Liu Xiangru looked at Zhou Mo, obviously waiting for Zhou Mo's introduction.
Zhou Mo said with difficulty: "He is Qi Tan..."
Liu Xiangru was obviously stunned for a moment, and the polite smile on her face froze.
"I have something else to do, so I won't chat with you for now. Goodbye, Auntie." Qi Tan was in a hurry and obviously didn't have time to say more.
"Go quickly, goodbye," Liu Xiangru forced a smile and said goodbye to Qi Tan.
After Qi Tan walked away.
Liu Xiangru's intimidating eyes suddenly shot towards Zhou Mo, "Why is he living here too? When did this happen? Does Han Chen know about it?"
"Uh..." Zhou Mo quickly said, "He is Qi Yan's brother."
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