Having said that, she paused slightly, and gently stirred the tempting red sauce in the pot with the spatula in her hand.
Wang Xiaolan then continued with emotion, "Actually, I never expected Li Han to do much for me. After all, he shoulders the heavy responsibility of defending our country, so how could he have the time and energy to take care of my daily life? My only wish now is that he can return safely from every mission."
After saying that, she put the green onion, ginger and garlic into the pot, stirred it quickly a few times and served it.
Then, while washing the pot with clean water, she said, "Now, fortunately, I have my mother and brother to help me. It's much better than my life in the countryside. In the first few years after we got married, that Huang Jinhua tortured Dabao and me to the point of almost killing us. Fortunately, my two sisters-in-law helped me secretly, so I survived."
Yu Wenlin, after hearing what Wang Xiaolan said, was heartbroken and burst into tears. She said, "Nannan, it's Mom who is sorry for you. It would be so great if I could find you earlier."
Wang Xiaolan, seeing Yu Wenlin crying with regret, quickly took out her handkerchief and wiped her tears, saying, "Mom, don't cry. This is all in the past. We are living better than most people now. You should be happy."
Yu Wenlin sighed and said, "Nannan, don't cry anymore. I'm really happy to see you and the children doing well and that I'm making a living. I'm not worried about anyone else now, except my son-in-law. I heard from your father that your son-in-law completed a very important mission this time. It was a very dangerous mission. If it had been someone else, the result would not be what it is now."
When Wang Xiaolan heard her mother say this, the spatula in her hand trembled and she said, "Mom, it's really that dangerous. I didn't hear him say that."
Yu Wenlin picked up the plate of potato shreds cut as thin as hair and handed it to her, smiling and saying to her, "Silly child, how could he tell you directly about something like this? He is afraid that you will worry." After that, he gently patted Wang Xiaolan's shoulder to comfort her.
Wang Xiaolan silently took the plate of shredded potatoes that Yu Wenlin handed over. She didn't say much, just nodded slightly to show that she understood.
Then she turned around and poured the entire plate of shredded potatoes into the heated iron pan.
In an instant, there was a loud "crackling" sound, and a white smoke rose into the air, quickly spreading along with a rich fragrance.
Wang Xiaolan's movements were deft and skillful. Her right hand gripped the spatula, rapidly tossing the golden shredded potatoes back and forth in the wok. Each stir was rhythmic, like a kitchen symphony. In a matter of moments, the crispy shredded potatoes transformed into an alluring color and fragrant aroma.
She secretly rejoiced: "Fortunately, I have my own space to protect him."
Even though there was space, Wang Xiaolan was still a little worried.
Wang Xiaolan handed the fried potato shreds to Yu Wenlin and said, "Mom, don't worry, Li Han, good things will come to those who are lucky."
"That's what I thought."
In the yard outside the house.
Zeng Qiang, Zeng Cheng, and Zhao Lihan were playing happily with their two adorable children, Dabao and Xiaobao, in the spacious yard. They clutched the colorful kite strings, looked up at the kites soaring high in the sky, their faces filled with happiness and joy.
Dabao jumped up and down excitedly, waving his hands and laughing happily from time to time. Xiaobao opened his big round eyes and stared curiously at the kite soaring freely in the sky like a bird. He shouted, "Dad, fly higher! I want it to fly into that white cloud."
Zhao Lihan pulled the string of the kite and said, "Okay, a little higher."
Just as everyone was immersed in this happiness, a crisp and rapid knock on the door suddenly broke the silence in the yard.
The three people turned to look at the courtyard gate, only to see Zeng Cheng walking quickly forward and reaching out to open the door.
Upon seeing it, Zeng Cheng was stunned.
There were two burly men standing at the door, with serious expressions and sharp eyes.
Zeng Cheng stared at the two men in surprise. It took him a while to come to his senses. He stammered, "Why...why are you here? Didn't you go abroad to handle the case a long time ago? When did you come back?"
Liu Pei handed the fruit bag to Zeng Cheng and said, "Brother, you're blocking the door. Are you deliberately not letting us in? We can't answer so many of your questions at once. You have to let us in to talk!"
After Zeng Cheng heard what he said, an embarrassed look appeared on his face. He quickly moved to the side, still muttering to himself: "Oh my! Look at my brain, how could I forget about this? I'm so sorry! Please don't be offended, brothers. I'm so happy to see you. Come on, please come in quickly. Don't say anything nonsense. Am I that kind of person?" As he said that, he enthusiastically extended his hand and made a gesture of invitation, indicating that the two of them should come in.
Liu Pei placed his right hand on his shoulder, raised his chin slightly, and acted like a big brother. A faint smile played on the corner of his mouth. Satisfied, he nodded and said, "Well, that's pretty good! He acts like a little brother. I like this attitude. Keep it up."
As soon as he finished speaking, he lifted his foot slightly and stepped over the high threshold of the courtyard lightly and quickly.
As soon as he stepped into the yard, a jaw-dropping and amazing scene suddenly appeared before his eyes.
The courtyard was filled with vibrant flowers and lush green grass, with pavilions and terraces scattered throughout. Even an exquisite swing swayed gently in the breeze. Everything was so cleverly and beautifully arranged that it was even more beautiful than a park.
His eyes widened, a look of amazement on his face as he surveyed the vast courtyard. Everywhere he looked was a breathtaking sight. He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Wow! Such a large courtyard, bro! How did you manage to do that? Did you make a fortune?" His words were filled with envy and curiosity.
Zeng Cheng said helplessly, "Brother Liu, you know exactly how I could possibly afford a house like this with my meager salary! If I really had this ability, wouldn't my colleagues at work have to wait in line every day for housing? To be honest, this is all thanks to my little sister."
After hearing this, Liu Pei couldn't help but chuckle and responded, "Yeah, of course I understand! Let alone you, even if we add our combined salary plus Liu Feng's salary together, and then don't spend a penny, and save without eating or drinking, I'm afraid we will never be able to buy such a nice house in our lifetime." He shook his head as he spoke, an expression of disbelief on his face.
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