Qi Chang was also a little surprised to see her. Wasn't she feeling better just now? Why did her face fall again?
Fortunately, Qi's mother knew that Xu Keke had recently lost her mother and must be feeling very heavy-hearted. She had also heard about her father's situation and felt that the child had gone through so much. Therefore, she didn't hold it against her.
When Xu Keke asked her which day would be suitable to go, Qi's mother looked at Qi Chang and said, "Whenever you have time, take the two sisters with you. If not, let's choose a Saturday."
Qi's mother smiled at Xu Keke, "Our house is big, you can have dinner here tonight and stay overnight, then go home the next afternoon."
Xu Keke didn't agree immediately. If things continued like today, with the two of them being all lovey-dovey, she wouldn't be able to wait until the next day.
Qi's mother wasn't one to force people, so she didn't mind Xu Keke's lack of response. However, they still arranged for Qi Chang to bring the two sisters over next Saturday evening.
Qi's mother then took Xu Keke's hand and asked her and her sister what they liked to eat and if they had any dietary restrictions.
"Let Auntie make the steamed buns. They can bring them back, saving her the trouble of cooking. She cooks..." Qi Chang shook his head, his expression unsettled.
Although he had never eaten it, he had seen her cooking in the yard a few times. It never looked very appetizing. Once, he even overheard Xiao Mengjia running to Gao Cheng's house asking for pickled vegetables. She said her sister's cooking was too salty, so salty it was bitter, and she couldn't eat it. A couple of days later, he saw her with Aunt Gao pickling vegetables in the yard, muttering to herself, "This way it'll be safe."
In the past, Xu Keke would have simply laughed it off when Qi Chang said that. She always believed that no one is perfect. She was indeed lacking when it came to cooking. She didn't know much about heat control to begin with, and now, using this kind of stove, she was even more clueless.
But today, Qi Chang's fiancée had just prepared a feast to entertain everyone, and he spoke of himself like that. Xu Keke was so angry that if Qi Chang's mother hadn't been there, she would have really attacked him.
Both mother and son could tell that the little girl was genuinely unhappy. Qi's mother glared at her son, "Cooking is a skill that varies from person to person. Some people are talented, while others are less so. Like your father, after all these years, he doesn't even know if the water has boiled. Others just don't have much experience; with more practice, they'll become more proficient."
Qi Chang shook his head helplessly, "Isn't what you're saying contradictory? If talent is required, why is practice making perfect?"
"You don't understand. Haven't you heard that some people are talented but don't realize it? They just need time."
Qi Chang shut his mouth after being rebuked by Xu Keke's words.
Just then, the dimpled girl finished tidying up and walked in from the yard. She smiled gently and said, "Auntie, I'm going out to check. I think the car has arrived. Let's leave in a bit."
Even after that slender figure left the courtyard, Xu Keke was still wondering, what is Qi Chang's identity in this life? How come he has a car and a housekeeper?
Knowing that Qi's mother was leaving, everyone in the courtyard came out and followed Qi Chang's mother and the dimpled girl to the alley entrance. The adults were fine, but Meng Jia and Jia Qing, the two little ones, kept circling the car.
"Brother, a car?"
Otherwise, Jiale felt that his younger brother's silly appearance was unbearable to look at.
The girl with dimples smiled and said, "Come on, you guys, I'll pull you around in a circle, and then I'll bring you back. How about that?"
The two little ones looked at her eagerly, but dared not approach. It wasn't until they saw the dimpled girl with the car door open, waiting for them.
"Come on!" Qi's mother called out to them from inside the car, and the two children finally believed her. They forgot to ask everyone if it was okay and got into the car one after the other.
The two children were in the car, their faces beaming with smiles; you could feel their excitement and joy even through the glass.
"Just one round trip, then we'll bring them back. It won't take long," the dimpled girl reminded them before getting into the car. Her thoughtfulness was impeccable.
Xu Keke felt terrible. If only this girl were petty and malicious, inside and out. But she was such a beautiful, kind-hearted, and cunning woman. She hadn't found a single fault with her all night.
She is a perfect match for Qi Chang.
Xu Keke turned around and stomped on Qi Chang's foot. She didn't use her full strength, but it was still about half of her power. Qi Chang winced in pain. What had he done to offend this young lady? Thinking of how she had treated her own father, Qi Chang felt he hadn't done anything terribly wrong and figured there was still room for redemption.
However, he deliberately tried to run into Xu Keke several times afterward, but he never got a good look from her or had a chance to say a word to her, because Xu Keke had a little follower, Gao Lan.
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