Cheng Yiqian was originally a soldier, and wearing that green uniform meant he was there to serve the people.
"Ru Bao, it's just a small matter, don't worry about it. Eat whatever you want for lunch, I'm a simple man, I don't care about these things."
Hearing him say this, Xu Rubao was initially a little nervous looking at his somewhat serious face.
At that moment, that little bit of tension vanished.
"Okay, then let's eat coconuts."
Turn at this intersection, and there's a restaurant that specializes in coconut chicken. The soup base is made with coconut juice, and it tastes very sweet. She really likes coconut soup.
"Okay, let's have coconut chicken."
Xu Rubao led the way, and the two went in one after the other.
Cheng Yiqian requested a private room, and the two went inside.
Xu Rubao ordered the food, and Cheng Yiqian said he wasn't picky about food and told her to order according to her own taste.
Xu Rubao thought that being a soldier was hard work, so he would definitely eat more.
She ordered a whole coconut chicken; normally, half a chicken is enough for two people.
The chickens here are free-range chickens raised in the mountains. Although they are a bit more expensive, Xu Rubao thinks they are worth it.
She ordered some more vegetables and meatballs. "Brother Cheng, that's all I'll order. See if there's anything else you like to eat."
Cheng Yiqian saw that she had already ordered quite a lot, "I think that's enough, we can add more if it's not enough."
Xu Rubao handed the menu to the waiter. It was still early, and she could finish her meal slowly before returning to school.
"Ru Bao, I've come to see you today because I have a favor to ask of you."
Xu Rubao nodded immediately. "I don't know how I can help you, but just tell me. I'll do whatever I can."
"I told you this morning that I hope you can spend some time with my mom. I'm not joking. If you have time to go to Beijing, I can agree to anything, including transportation, food, and accommodation, or if you have any other requests. Money is not a problem."
Xu Rubao didn't expect him to say that, and her brows furrowed slightly.
“Brother Cheng, I just felt a connection with Auntie and didn’t want to disappoint her. As for the money, you’re overthinking it. You don’t think I’m trying to climb the social ladder just because you think I’m trying to marry into your family.”
“Ru Bao, I know talking about money is too vulgar. I’m a soldier, and I can only spend so little time with her. I’ve never seen my mother like someone so much, and with you here, she’s happy just looking at you.”
Xu Rubao smiled; she didn't know why Madam Cheng had such a good impression of her.
"It's my honor that the aunt likes me."
“Ru Bao, my mother’s health isn’t very good. She also has mild depression and a heart condition. She can’t handle too much stress, so I’m hoping that if you have the time, you can spend more time with her.”
Xu Rubao was startled when she heard this. Looking at the aunt, she didn't seem to have depression.
Judging from her complexion, she did not look well.
"Brother Cheng, is this true? Auntie seems so kind and gentle, how could she have depression?"
Depression can range from mild to severe; if it becomes serious, it may even lead to suicidal tendencies.
Moreover, it will definitely affect physical and mental health.
"Yes, she's been taking medication to control it. My mom has suffered a lot; her health suffered after giving birth to my brother. That's why I'm asking you to spend more time with her when you have time."
It turns out that even wealthy wives of officials have their own untold suffering.
Looking at Mrs. Cheng yesterday, I really never expected that she would have depression.
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