"Mom," An An hugged her mother's legs.
Song Shuqian picked him up and kissed his little face. "An An, have you ever thought about what you want to do in the future?"
"Yes," An An said listlessly.
"It's okay. The reason we haven't thought about it is because we have too little exposure to things. Everyone has different talents. Dad only found out that he liked being a soldier after he served in the army. Mom will accompany An An, and we will go find what you like together, okay?"
"Thank you, Mom."
"It's okay. When your brother is studying, An An can study with him. If you don't like it, just tell mom and we can study something else.
If you like painting, you can be a painter; if you like languages, you can be a diplomat; if you like making money, you can go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help the country earn foreign exchange; if you like old things, you can study archaeology. The world is big and needs all kinds of talents.
An An is still a little baby, and the most important task now is to grow up well. "
On the other side, Sihu was also hugging his father. It was rare that he was willing to be close to his father.
At noon, the group only quickly ate two pieces of cakes to fill their stomachs. Now he is so hungry that he can eat a cow.
Their destination today is Tongheju. If they take the bus from here, they can just make it in time for dinner.
Song Shuqian likes the buses in the city very much. There are many routes and she can take the bus to basically anywhere she wants to go.
In the car, she whispered to Wei Jianguo, "Tongheju is one of the eight major residences, just like the Shaguoju we ate at last time, it was called that during the Qing Dynasty. Although fewer people say it now, the old people in Beijing still recognize it.
Tongheju mainly serves Shandong cuisine. Shandong cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines and originated in Shandong. We'll order some of their specialties later. "
Wei Jianguo gently held his wife's hand.
He is very happy today.
Although I say I don’t want my children to join the army when they grow up because it’s too hard. But he still hopes that his sons can understand his work, and it would be even better if they like it.
When Wei Jianguo heard Lele say that he wanted to research weapons for him, his eyes became red.
He likes the feeling of being admired by his sons.
My wife is always like this, doing a lot of things silently.
Wei Jianguo carried his two children, who were sleeping like little pigs, into Tongheju.
Song Shuqian and Tiantian said, "Try their three-no-dip dish later. I had it once when I came to Sijiucheng last time. It was so delicious that I was speechless."
"Okay, what else is there to eat?"
"I don't know. Just order the signature dishes. These time-honored signature dishes are all selected by gourmets, so they can't be any different."
Three-no-dish dishes, Royal Chicken, Scallion-fried Sea Cucumber, Braised Mullet Eggs, Fish Slices in Wine Sauce, Mustard Dumplings, Silver Thread Rolls, Braised Radish in Soy Sauce, Pan Fish, and Kung Pao Chicken.
Looking at the table full of delicious food, An An swallowed her saliva and asked, "Mom, there are so many delicious foods?"
"Yes, there are so many delicious foods. Try your favorite ones and we'll eat again next time we come to Sijiucheng."
After getting the rice that his mother had divided for them, An An took a bite and said it was so delicious.
Song Shuqian picked up the Sanbuzhan and put it in her mouth. It was delicate and smooth like solidified fat, with a refreshing sweetness and the aroma of egg lingering between her lips and teeth.
Tiantian's eyes sparkled. "This is so delicious. How do you make this? Can we make it ourselves when we get home?"
"I looked it up. It's quite complicated. It uses eggs, starch, and sugar, and needs to be stirred over and over again. It must be done over 300 times.
You know me too. When cooking, I can only make sure it’s cooked through, but whether it tastes good or not is not something I can control.
For something this difficult, I would just take a look and would never dare to do it myself. "
Seeing that his wife liked it so much, Wei Jianguo said, "Wait for me to learn how to make it for you later."
"Thank you, husband."
Tiantian looked at Liu Xinguo. He was eating with relish, and when he felt Tiantian's gaze, he quickly said, "Don't worry, wife, I'll go get a bowl when Lao Wei makes it."
Tiantian...Forget it, just destroy it.
You can't use the same standard to treat two different people.
When Liu Xinguo was a child, he grew up in the love and expectations of his elders, so it is understandable that he is a little naive.
They were very satisfied with the meal.
Scallion-fried sea cucumber, mustard dumplings, and braised mullet eggs are all Song Shuqian's favorites, and it is hard to tell which one comes first.
Wei Jianguo rarely saw his wife being childish, so he said, "When I have a vacation, let's go to Shanghai and try the southern delicacies."
"Okay, the cubs have already started to learn martial arts. When they grow up a little bit, I can take them out. They can protect mom."
Song Shuqian's smile was particularly dazzling.
"You are so heartless! The two cubs haven't even grown up yet, but you're already thinking of abandoning their dad to go out and play by yourself."
The cubs were very happy. An An hugged his mother's legs and said, "Mom, An An will protect you when you grow up and go see the world with you."
Song Shuqian hugged An An in surprise, "An An, thank you for being willing to accompany mommy. Mommy is very happy."
When we left the restaurant, it was not yet very late, especially in the summer when the days are long.
Tiantian suggested going to nearby Xidan for a stroll.
Song Shuxi had never been here before, so she readily agreed.
They have saved a lot of tickets in the past three years, and they can all be used this time.
Wei Jianguo also planned to go to the black market and get more things to put in the magic gourd. It’s still inconvenient to buy things at home.
The department store here is similar to the one in Wangfujing, and the things they sell are also similar.
Song Shuxi strolled to the cloth counter, whispered with the saleswoman, and got a lot of defective cloth.
They all have some minor flaws that do not affect their use.
Wei Jianguo was not surprised and helped his wife get things obediently.
The eldest sister gave them a very large backpack. They put the cloth in it and it was just the right size to carry it.
It was the first time that Liu Xinguo saw someone buying things like this. Whatever I see, I buy it without any hesitation or thought.
Buy socks for Wei Jianguo, buy them in stacks. The fabrics were carried back in piles.
He always thought that his wife was good at spending money. Now with Song Shuxi as a comparison, he felt that Tiantian was truly a model of thrift and frugality.
This trip will cost him at least half a year's salary.
Old Liu felt distressed, but he didn't say anything.
He didn't envy Wei Jianguo's wife for being able to make money. She made a lot of money and spent it all right away.
"Jianguo, can you see if you can get me some overseas remittance vouchers? I want to take my two children to see if there is anything they like."
"Okay, is there anything you want to buy?"
"No, I just went to take a look."
Listening to what the couple said, Old Liu felt even more distressed.
Can ordinary people get remittance vouchers? They are very expensive on the black market. I don’t know if the money you earn every month is enough for you to spend.
Song Shuqian saw a counter selling underwear and wanted to buy a few more pieces, but she felt embarrassed because there were men around. He pulled Tiantian aside and whispered to her.
Tiantian asked the men to wait outside while they bought some personal items.
The two found the counter and quietly told the salesperson what they needed.
The eldest sister understood immediately and took them behind the counter. "These are the ones from Shanghai. I wear one myself. They are more comfortable than our underwear."
The two chose the right size and bought a few quietly. Wrap it tightly with several layers of kraft paper and put it in your bag.
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