Huang Meiling brought over the last dish and happened to see this scene. She quickly smiled and served a bowl of sweet soup to her daughter.
"Mingzhu, try this soup and see if you like it."
Xie Mingzhu thanked her, picked up the soup bowl, scooped up a small spoonful, tasted it, and her eyes lit up instantly.
Although this soup is simple to make and uses ordinary ingredients, for some reason, the aroma of eggs blends with the sweet scent of cornmeal, and with the addition of dates and goji berries, the flavor is indescribably harmonious and rich. It's as if all the aromas of the ingredients have been brought out, and everything is just right.
Xie Mingzhu's taste buds were immediately captivated; it was so delicious that she couldn't help but squint her eyes.
Huang Meiling, watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh from the bottom of her heart.
"Is it delicious?"
Xie Mingzhu nodded vigorously.
"It's delicious, Mom's cooking is really good."
Huang Meiling smiled and lovingly raised her hand to gently pat her daughter's head, as if making up for the childhood she hadn't been able to witness.
"Mom knew you'd love this. This corn sweet soup is my specialty and my favorite soup."
"Xie Wanying used to dislike it at all. Whenever this soup was on the table, she wouldn't even look at it and would complain that I always made this soup..."
“I used to think it was just a difference in personal taste, and that my daughter just happened to be different from me.”
"I never imagined that it wasn't just that she didn't look like her, but that she wasn't my daughter at all."
Coming to her senses, Huang Meiling looked at Xie Mingzhu and Huang Meiling with eyes full of love, and the more she looked at her, the more she felt that everything about her made sense.
As expected, the fake can't become the real thing; this is how her daughter should be.
"Sweetie, if you like it, Mommy will make it for you often from now on, okay?"
Xie Mingzhu was taken aback for a moment, seemingly flattered, but then, remembering what Huang Meiling had said to her, she nodded.
"Yes, I'll learn how to make this soup in the future, and I'll make it for you then."
The scene of motherly love and filial piety made Xie Wenyuan, Shu Ying, and the male protagonist, who were watching from the side, laugh with emotion.
For the first time in so many years, the male protagonist truly felt the joy of family reunion.
Although he didn't show it too obviously because of his personality, he still unknowingly ate an extra bowl of rice, plus a lot of other dishes.
Huang Meiling and Xie Wenyuan watched their son and daughter eat so heartily, and their smiles never faded throughout the meal.
Influenced by the atmosphere, the two children ate their meal with great relish, swinging their little legs throughout and imitating their grandparents, parents, and other relatives by standing on stools with their hands on the edge of the table, trying their best to serve food to their aunt.
"Auntie, eat more! You'll have the strength to fight off those bad guys who bully you!"
Xie Mingzhu smiled and patted her nephew and niece's heads. Overjoyed, she ate an extra half bowl of rice.
The family ate and chatted leisurely, making the already fragrant food seem even more delicious.
As they chatted, the topic of going to Duanqiao Village came up, and the male protagonist, somewhat worried, immediately expressed his opinion.
"Have you decided on the date? I'll ask for leave."
When Huang Meiling and Xie Wenyuan heard that he was going to come along, they quickly waved their hands.
"No need, no need. You already have so little vacation time and so many things to do. How could such a small matter delay you?"
"Anyway, the first thing we do when we get there is to report it to the police. It's not that dangerous."
"Besides, what ranks are your father and me now? When directors of our rank go out, the military is supposed to send bodyguards to accompany us. With so many people, there's absolutely no need to worry about security."
"Don't worry, if anything happens, we'll definitely contact you immediately."
Despite Xie Wenyuan and Huang Meiling's repeated attempts to dissuade him, they were determined not to let the male lead follow them.
Shu Ying and the male lead exchanged a glance.
"Mom and Dad, why don't I go with you? It'll be more reassuring to have another person with me."
Huang Meiling and Xie Wenyuan couldn't help but smile kindly.
“Look how wonderful our daughter-in-law and son are! They can’t bear to leave us when we go out. They both want to come along. We are so lucky!”
Huang Meiling smiled and looked at Shu Ying, waving her hand in return.
"Yingying, you don't need to come along this time either. No one will bully us, don't worry."
"Moreover, Yangyang and Yueyue have to go to school every day and can't be left alone. Compared to us, the two children need your care more."
"If you come with us, you probably won't feel comfortable leaving the two kids at home, right?"
“We know how you feel, but it’s really not necessary. We’ve been through most of our lives together, so this little thing is nothing. Don’t worry about it.”
Shu Ying looked at the two children and thought about it, and agreed.
She stays at home taking care of her two children, which makes Huang Meiling and Xie Wenyuan feel more at ease and at ease.
She sighed, nodded, and didn't forget to repeatedly give her instructions.
"Then Mom and Dad, you must be careful. If anything happens, go to the police station immediately for help, and then try to call us so we can come pick you up."
Huang Meiling and Xie Wenyuan smiled and nodded repeatedly.
"Okay, okay, don't worry."
Yangyang and Yueyue swung their little legs, happily stuffed a big mouthful of rice into their mouths, then blinked their bright eyes at their grandparents, tilted their little heads in confusion, and asked innocently in their baby voices.
"Grandpa and Grandma, are you going on a long trip?"
Where are you going? Is it fun?
Huang Meiling and Xie Wenyuan looked at the two children, their mouths bulging with food, like little hamsters, their eyes full of curiosity. They couldn't help but reach out and pinch their little faces, their voices softening unconsciously, taking on a childlike tone.
"Yes, Grandpa and Grandma are going on a long trip soon, but not for fun, they're going to fight!"
Huang Meiling clenched her fist in a very expressive way.
"fighting?"
The two little ones might not know much else, but they did know what the word "battle" meant. The school often told them stories of heroes in the military.
The two little ones stood at attention, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at their grandparents. They quickly put down their spoons, clenched their little fists, and solemnly shouted—
"Go, Grandpa and Grandma! Defeat the bad guys!"
"Down with the bad guys!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh as they looked at the two little ones' adorable faces.
On the other side, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After some effort, the minister and Director Wu finally made contact with the Soviet Union and proved the legitimacy of Howard and Luska's identities.
It was also learned that the two brought many plans and sincerity with them to China, and that they would send other personnel to join them later.
Both sides quickly agreed to hold a reception meeting after all the visitors had arrived.
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