Hua Kai agreed, saying, "It's not polite for our two families to say such things. If you have any questions, just ask my parents. If you're still unsure, I can come back this weekend and give you some advice. If I don't understand something, I can ask my friends for you. As long as we have the will and work hard, we will succeed eventually."
Jiang Lanfeng was also full of fighting spirit and confidence: "Yes, your uncle and I are both this age. If we don't dare to take a chance, we'll probably never be able to turn our lives around. Huakai, Aunt Feng won't be polite to you."
"There's no need to be so polite. You and your uncle have helped my family a lot over the years. People get along well, and no one is confused about their feelings." Hua Kai knew about Jiang Lanfeng's help over the years, so she was genuinely grateful. Of course, it was also because Li Jing was the original owner's best friend.
“What I did was nothing, just a small favor. You’ve done our family a huge help. Your uncle and I have devoted ourselves to our sons, and we really don’t have any savings left when they get married and build houses. You’ve shown me the way forward.” Jiang Lanfeng’s expression was genuinely relaxed now, because she had come to a realization.
Hua Kai felt relieved: "Feng Gu, people gain more experience as they go out into the world, which is why I hope Li Jing doesn't get married too early."
Jiang Lanfeng nodded: "Li Jing is probably the luckiest person in her life to have this friend."
Hua Kai smiled and said, "Li Jing is really good to me. Friends should help each other, right?"
Jiang Lanfeng said to Li Jing, "Li Jing, you should learn more from Hua Kai in the future and listen to her opinions. She has a much broader vision than you and us."
Li Jing replied earnestly, "Okay, Mom."
They chatted for a while longer, and seeing that it was getting late, Huakai said goodbye and went home.
After returning home, Hua Kai ate a quick lunch, fed the pigs, picked up some dirty clothes to wash, and then started cooking around the same time.
Braised fish, sweet and sour pork ribs, fried meatballs, and shredded pork with garlic sauce are all dishes she loved and excelled at in her past life. Arrange them all, along with a few vegetarian dishes, to make a balanced and nutritious meal.
Hua Wanhe and the others were able to come back early today because of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Although they couldn't delay the autumn harvest, they could at least come back early for the festival. So Hua Kai started cooking early, hoping to start eating as soon as her family got back.
Just as the sun was about to set, Hua Wanjiang and his group returned.
As soon as Hua Qingyang entered the door, he began to sniff: "It smells so good! It smells like the banquet hall!"
Hearing the sound, Hua Kai came out and said, "It smells good, doesn't it? I learned all of this from a recipe. You guys hurry up and change your clothes and wash your faces. I only have one soup left." After saying that, she quickly went back to the kitchen to continue cooking.
Hua Wanjiang smiled and said with emotion, "It's so good to have a daughter, she's so sweet."
Gu Lanyan said, "Our lives have truly been worthwhile. Our daughter is considerate, and our son is capable. I am content."
Hua Wanjiang said, "I'm content. Now I'm having wonderful dreams."
Before long, the sounds of talking and laughter from the courtyard, filled with happiness and joy, carried far and wide.
Hua Kai had already prepared the bowls and chopsticks, and now she brought out all the cooked dishes to the table.
Hua Qingyang was the first to change his clothes, wash his face, and run into the house. After being amazed by the table full of dishes, he ran out to report to his parents.
Hua Wanjiang was pulled into the house by his son and was surprised to see a table full of dishes: "Kai Kai, this is too lavish. This is really like a banquet. There is all kinds of dishes."
Hua Kai said, "Dad, I learned all of this from recipes in books. I'll buy you a cookbook later so you and Mom can make these dishes too."
Hua Wanjiang shook his head: "No, you just learn everything quickly."
Hua Kai smiled and said, "Dad, don't praise me. Sit down quickly. I also bought some beer."
Gu Lanyan came in after tidying up her dirty clothes: "This dish looks delicious, it makes my mouth water."
Hua Kai said, "Then sit down and eat quickly. You're all tired today, so no one needs to help me. Just sit down, and I'll bring in the soup." With that, Hua Kai went out, ladled out the soup, and brought it in.
Gu Lanyan still came out with her daughter, but seeing that there was no work left, Hua Kai cleaned up while cooking. She smiled and said, "Whoever marries my daughter in the future will be so lucky."
Hua Kai smiled and said, "Mom, not everyone likes my temper and my strong-willed personality."
Gu Lanyan said, "My daughter is the best. Anyone with discerning eyes can see how good you are."
Hua Kai, holding the soup bowl, said, "Thank you for your kind words, Mom. I hope I can find a man with good taste in the future. But there's no rush. Let's go inside and eat."
The mother and daughter went inside and sat down at the table. The adults drank beer, while the minor drank soft drinks.
After clinking glasses, Hua Wanjiang picked up his chopsticks, and everyone began to savor Hua Kai's cooking. Hua Kai spent the evening praising Hua Kai.
After the meal, Gu Lanyan and Hua Qingyang helped Hua Kai clear the dishes, and they finished in no time.
After dinner, it was completely dark. The lights were turned on, and Hua Kai placed the fruit and mooncakes on the kang table.
Then, sitting by the window looking at the moon in the sky, Hua Kai thought of Ye Yifan. On this day of family reunion, was Ye Yifan also spending the Mid-Autumn Festival with his family?
She always felt that Ye Yifan was a person with a story. His guardedness towards people, and the distance, even a kind of rejection, he showed when talking to unfamiliar people. What had he been through?
This man is really intriguing. He's young, very capable, has such a wide network of connections, and can freely spend so much money. What's his background?
At this moment, in a two-story courtyard of a military family compound in the provincial capital, Ye Yifan stood on the second-floor balcony, also looking at the moon in the sky.
The more family reunions there are, the lonelier he feels. This loneliness reminds him of the smiling faces of blooming flowers, because those smiles melted his heart, which had been frozen for many years.
Over the years, what he lacked most was love. He had never had it since childhood, so he was very isolated and not very good at getting along with people. He only had two close friends who knew him and his story. The rest of his colleagues and classmates were just colleagues and students and didn't know him well.
He was initially afraid of the word "family," and even felt that not getting married was fine, because a family is not a necessity for a person, at least for him; he felt safer alone.
But after falling for Huaxin, he thought many times about what a home would be like, what it would be like if the two of them had a home.
It would probably be like this: the two of them come home from get off work, cook together, wash the dishes together, watch TV together, and talk about the trivial things that happened that day. They might have arguments occasionally, but they would make up quickly. Their life might not be very exciting, but it would be warm and happy.
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