The matter in Jinjing City had been mostly resolved. Qian Duoduo was thinking of returning to Harbin, since it wouldn't be as convenient to go back to Qianshan Village after returning to Pengcheng.
Just as she was about to ask Abiao to buy the train tickets, her phone rang. The caller ID showed it was Lu Yijian. Qian Duoduo was quite welcoming to this important figure who had become the mayor of Jinjing City. Because being able to chat with him meant something good was about to happen. So, Qian Duoduo quickly answered the phone, arranged a meeting time with Lu Yijian, and began preparing a gift.
Before leaving, Qian Duoduo carefully selected some unassuming gifts and also took some fresh vegetables she had grown herself from her spatial storage, intending to bring them to Lu Yijian to try. After everything was ready, Qian Duoduo took Peng Fei to the government compound.
Upon arriving at the government compound, Qian Duoduo got out of the car and went to the reception room to register. Just then, a familiar figure came into view—Lu Fen was running towards her. Qian Duoduo looked at the girl in front of her, a relieved smile on her face, and happily waved to her.
Lu Pan walked over to Qian Duoduo, took the vegetables from her hands, and said with a smile, "We've already prepared all the ingredients for cooking at home, why did you buy so much again!"
Qian Duoduo smiled and replied, "Don't underestimate these things; they're all top-quality. I met a lady in Beijing by chance, and her cooking is incredibly delicious. You know I'm a graduate student in agronomy, so I have a thorough understanding of crops, but I really love her cooking, so I bought some to share with you. Also, I'd like to take this opportunity to show off my long-forgotten culinary skills and see if I've gotten any worse."
Upon hearing Qian Duoduo's last words, Lu Pan couldn't help but burst into laughter. But then she pointed to Peng Fei, who was standing not far behind Qian Duoduo, and asked, "Who is this guy? Why is he here?"
Qian Duoduo smiled slightly and explained softly, "Oh, his name is Peng Fei, he's my assistant and bodyguard. How about that? These days, I'm living a successful life!"
Lu Fen suddenly burst into hearty laughter, seemingly amused by Qian Duoduo's words. However, her gaze was filled with curiosity and interest as she looked Peng Fei up and down, as if trying to discover more interesting things about him. Then, Lu Fen turned to Qian Duoduo and asked with a smile, "Judging from his appearance, he must be a former soldier?"
Qian Duoduo nodded slightly, acknowledging Lu Fen's guess. She turned to Peng Fei and said, "You go back first. I'll stay here tonight."
Peng Fei nodded, a hint of concern in his eyes, but he didn't say anything more. He simply took a step back and stood quietly in place, watching Qian Duoduo and Lu Fen walk into the government compound together until their figures disappeared. Only then did he slowly turn and leave.
Lu Fen's face was beaming with a bright smile, his eyes sparkling with a teasing light, as he quipped, "How do you know I'm not planning to let you off the hook tonight?"
Qian Duoduo's lips curled up slightly, a sly glint in her eyes, and she replied with a smile, "We've lived in the same dorm for four years. Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"
Lu Fen chuckled, reached out and tightly grasped Qian Duoduo's arm, and the two walked home while talking.
As soon as she entered the house, Liu Ting greeted her with a smile, "Duoduo, you're here! Come sit down and rest your feet. I'll go prepare some food and have Lu Fen keep you company for a chat. I'll be over in a bit."
Qian Duoduo smiled and said to Liu Wan, "Auntie, I also brought some vegetables with me this time. Let's take them to the kitchen together." After saying that, she handed the bag in her hand to Liu Wan.
Liu Wan took the bag and saw that it was filled with various vegetables and meats, all looking very fresh. She couldn't help but smile and exclaimed, "Wow, these vegetables look really good!"
Lu Fen then took Liu Wan's arm and whispered, "Mom, Duoduo is going to cook for you tonight. She said she wants to show off her skills!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Wan quickly shook her head and waved her hands to refuse. She felt that guests should be treated well when they come to her home, and it would be impolite to let them cook for themselves.
Lu Fen, however, explained from the side, "Mom, don't underestimate Duo Duo's cooking skills! Her food is incredibly delicious. Once you try it, you'll definitely rave about it. Think about it, why is Lu Yuan always clinging to Duo Duo? It's because Duo Duo's cooking is so good that it's spoiled his palate!"
These words left Liu Wan stunned.
Qian Duoduo smiled and said softly, "Let me show off my cooking skills tonight, everyone can try my cooking." Lu Pan, who was standing next to her, nodded excitedly, expressing her anticipation.
When Lu Yijian got home from work, he saw that Qian Duoduo was already there, so he greeted her warmly and went to the bathroom to wash his hands. When he came to the dining table, he was pleasantly surprised to find it laden with all sorts of delicious dishes. In addition to shrimp, which is harder to find, there were also chicken, fish, vegetables, and other dishes, making it a very lavish meal.
With a broad smile, he joked with Liu Wan, "With so many delicious dishes tonight, shouldn't we have a couple of drinks to celebrate?"
Liu Wan rolled her eyes at him and teased, "Do you want Duoduo to come to our house today? Do you want her to drink with you? But if Yuanzi comes, we can have a few drinks together."
Lu Yijian smacked his lips and said helplessly, "It's such a pity that these delicious dishes can't be paired with fine wine."
Just then, Qian Duoduo magically took a bottle of wine out of his backpack and gently placed it on the dining table.
Liu Wan looked at this scene in surprise and asked with a smile, "Duoduo, are you going to have a drink with your uncle?"
Qian Duoduo said with a smile, "This bottle of wine is no ordinary wine."
After hearing this, Lu Yijian looked at Qian Duoduo curiously and asked with a smile, "Oh, what kind of wine is it?"
With a mysterious smile on his face, Qian Duoduo slowly said, "This is a bottle of health-preserving wine."
Actually, Qian Duoduo's choice to soak the health-preserving pills in the wine was a last resort. After all, the elders in the Lu family were healthy and didn't have many obvious ailments. Directly offering them the pills might seem abrupt and inappropriate. So, Qian Duoduo had a flash of inspiration and decided to express her feelings in a more subtle way.
This wasn't ordinary liquor; it was raw liquor that Qian Duoduo had specially purchased from a Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) manufacturer in Beijing. Although it wasn't the first brew, it had a mellow taste and a unique flavor. And when this precious health-preserving pill was steeped in it, something miraculous happened—the aroma of the liquor became even more intense and enticing. Qian Duoduo couldn't resist taking a small sip, and the wonderful taste intoxicated her.
Thinking that Lu Yijian, the mayor of Beijing, must be busy with work, and that a tired person should replenish their energy, the small two-and-a-half-ounce liquor bottle he brought this time was bought wholesale from Su Ruanruan. It is said to be a liquor bottle called Xiaobai, but it is quite nice.
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