The room was very quiet. If it weren't for the sudden ringing of the cell phone, this silence would have lasted for a long time.
Xu Nanzhi's thoughts were completely withdrawn at this moment. Looking at the content on the caller ID, it was Wen Ting calling.
After answering the call, Xu Nanzhi pressed the hands-free button directly: "Hello!"
"Are we there yet?"
"Just arrived a while ago."
Wen Ting seemed to sense Xu Nanzhi's low mood. He was silent for a few moments before speaking again, "Please help me burn a stick of incense for the two elders. I really can't get away this time. If I'm not too busy in the next few days, I'll arrange time to go over."
"Okay." Xu Nanzhi replied.
Then he spoke again: "It's enough if the intention is there. This place is nothing but empty now. They don't care about these empty things."
"good."
Wen Ting didn't say anything more, just responded lightly, his tone was indescribably gentle.
After hanging up the phone, Xu Nanzhi stood up. Although Wen Ting had just said that she wouldn't mind those empty words, she still walked to the photo of the two of them and said in a slightly relaxed tone: "Old Xu, Grandma, Wen Ting just called and asked me to help him light a stick of incense for you."
"Actually, he said before that he would come over, but he's been a bit busy lately. But he also said that he would come over when he's done with his work."
"I know you two elders are selfish and won't care about this, but I still have to say it..."
. . . . . .
Xu Nanzhi took Wen Yan to Zhou's house for dinner. The Zhou family had few children, and Xu Nanzhi was a girl, so she had always been favored.
When Zhou's parents were not at home, Old Man Zhou was alone at home. He fished and grew vegetables every day, and occasionally met up with three or five friends to play cards. His life was so carefree.
In order to avoid the old man not being at home when they arrived, Xu Nanzhi suggested making a phone call in advance before going.
This time, the old man was extremely happy.
After some preparation, they had a table full of dishes prepared just to entertain the two siblings.
Not only that, there are other people as well.
Speaking of which, these people are more or less related to the Zhou family.
For example, Xu Nanzhi should also call the relatives on Zhou Fang's grandmother's side cousin. They grew up together since childhood, and even though they haven't seen each other for many years, the friendship is still there.
The younger generation in their family was also a girl, a few years older than Xu Nanzhi. Before Xu Nanzhi went to Beijing to study, she often took Xu Nanzhi and Zhou Fang out to play.
She often calls me "little cousin" and is so affectionate.
Today, when I heard that Xu Nanzhi was coming to Zhou's house for dinner, I turned down all the social engagements I had just to see Xu Nanzhi.
As soon as Xu Nanzhi entered the room, he was greeted warmly by everyone: "Nanzhi, come quickly."
She heard a cheerful female voice and looked in the direction of the voice. The person had neat short hair and walked towards Xu Nanzhi with a smile: "Little cousin, do you still remember me?"
Xu Nanzhi nodded: "Cousin Min, I remember that you often took Zhou Fang and me out to play."
Zhao Min rubbed Xu Nanzhi's head lovingly, just like when they were little: "My little cousin, you have a really good memory."
Then he looked at Xu Nanzhi carefully: "Well, my little cousin has become more and more beautiful. She is even more beautiful than the photo Zhou Fangnas showed me."
Seeing Xu Nanzhi was a little dazed after hearing this, he said, "I can't contact you here, but I heard that you were popular some time ago, so I asked Zhou Fang to arrange a meeting for us. He always said that the opportunity was short, so I waited and waited. At least he had a conscience and sent me two photos. Otherwise, I would have torn him to pieces."
This cousin Zhao Min always spoke like this. Xu Nanzhi thought it was very bold. She smiled and said, "It's my fault. I had some things to do after I came back, so I didn't contact cousin Min. I'm sorry that she missed me."
Zhao Min waved her hand and said, "Hey, I'm your sister, so I should do all this. Besides, my little cousin is as beautiful as a fairy, so naturally I should keep her in my thoughts."
As they were chatting, an old man's voice spoke: "Hey, Min girl, what are you doing? I came to see you, but when you came, I saw a figure from a distance, and you pulled me away. What are you doing?"
"Come on, bring the girl over to eat. You can talk about it at the dinner table if you have anything to say."
Zhao Min led Xu Nanzhi towards the kitchen. She turned around and looked at Wen Yan, who was surrounded by other elders in the family. She said, "Hey, little brother Yan is here too. He looks even more handsome. Let's go to Cifang first. It's not easy for us to come here. Sister Min will take care of you two and have a good time these days."
At the dinner table, no one followed the rules. On Xu Nanzhi's left was the old man of the Zhou family, who was also her uncle, and on her right was Zhao Min.
Sitting on the other side of the old man was Wen Ting.
In the old man’s words, we are all family now, so there is no need for those empty formalities.
No one had any objection.
Wen Yan was a little hesitant at first, but after seeing Xu Nanzhi nod, he just sat down.
After seeing the old man of the Zhou family start eating, everyone started to pick up their food.
"Girl Zhi, this winter melon meatball dish is specially prepared for you. I remember you used to like it very much. Come and try it and see if it still tastes the same as before."
After saying that, he picked up some fried bacon with bamboo shoots for Wen Yan: "I remember Xiaoyan liked to eat this before, come and try it."
"Thank you, Grandpa Zhou." Wen Yan replied politely while holding the bowl.
After the old man finished speaking, Zhao Min directly served the soup to Xu Nanzhi: "Come, little cousin, how about trying it?"
Xu Nanzhi replied: "Thank you, Sister Min."
He sipped a few sips of soup and ate a small meatball: "Hmm, not bad."
When he said this, Xu Nanzhi's eyes lit up.
Although she had eaten winter melon meatballs in many places, she liked Zhou's the best.
As soon as Xu Nanzhi said this, Mr. Zhou burst into laughter with a hearty smile.
"Hahahaha, that's exactly the expression. Every time Zhi Yatou came to my place and ate this dish, she would have the same expression, her eyes would light up."
Xu Nanzhi felt a little shy when he heard this: "Uncle, what you said is true. Isn't it because your chef's cooking is so delicious?"
To this answer, the old man smiled and replied: "Hahahaha, the food I give you has to be delicious so that you will come often."
Then, he said to the others: "Let me tell you, it was this dish that got this girl to come here often."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone burst into laughter.
This made Xu Nanzhi feel even more embarrassed.
Everyone enjoyed the meal very happily.
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