On her way home from get off work in the afternoon, Zong Jiayu glanced at the person next to her and said, "Why are you so happy today?"
Jiang Xiaoli hummed a little tune, "I've made money! I've made money! I don't even know how to spend it!"
"Haha." Zong Jia was unconsciously infected by her happy mood, and he couldn't help but ask curiously, "How much did you make? I haven't seen you so happy about the company's profits in a long time."
She said mysteriously, "Take a guess first!"
Zong Jiayu cooperated readily, tapping his fingers lightly on the steering wheel a few times before announcing a number, "20 million?"
Jiang Xiaoli turned to look at him suspiciously and asked, "How did you know?"
"I was just guessing, but 20 million shouldn't make you this happy, right?" This is just a few days' worth of revenue for "Jiang Li Ji".
She chuckled, "It is indeed 20 million, but it's in US dollars!"
"20 million US dollars?" Even the usually composed Zong Jiayu couldn't help but gasp. "Your uncle helped you trade US stock index futures? How long has it been?"
Jiang Xiaoli nodded, "That's it! I just checked my account this afternoon when I was free, and it gave me a shock! It's probably because of the big fluctuations these past two days. But if you haven't actually cashed out, it's all just fluff. Just look at it and have a laugh."
Zong Jia chuckled softly, "As long as you're happy."
Back at "Heyuan", they had just parked their car when Li Guizhi called, "Come home early tonight, I have good news to announce!"
Jiang Xiaoli said with a smile, "It seems like today is a really good day. We just arrived at the community and will come up right away."
They went straight to the 28th floor, where Xu Feng and Xiao Jincheng were already there.
Once everyone had arrived, Li Guizhi solemnly pulled out a red certificate the size of an A4 sheet of paper.
Jiang Xiaoli took the certificate, opened it, and read aloud, "Comrade Li Guizhi won the third prize in the Newcomer Group of the 1997 China Culinary Competition! This certificate is hereby issued as encouragement. —China Culinary Association."
She exclaimed in surprise, "Mom! Why didn't you tell us you were going to compete? We couldn't go and cheer you on!"
Xu Feng was also a little unhappy, "Yes, sister-in-law, that's not very nice of you!"
Li Guizhi hugged the two of them and said, "This is my first time participating in such a large-scale competition. I've been very nervous lately, so I haven't had time to tell you. If there are any more events like this in the future, I will definitely let you know in advance."
Xiao Jincheng smiled and congratulated her, "Sister-in-law, you are really amazing!"
"No, no," Li Guizhi waved her hand modestly. "It's just a third prize. There were 10 people who won prizes together."
Zong Jiayu said with a smile, "Mom, this is a national competition. It's really amazing that you got a ranking!"
Jiang Xiaoli interjected, "That's right! There must be many very professional chefs participating in the competition with you, right?"
“That’s true.” Li Guizhi nodded and explained, “However, the rookie group I participated in consists of new members who have joined the Culinary Association within the last three years. Most of them are young chefs. After listening to a lot of comments from professional teachers, I still have a lot to improve.”
She didn't care about any of that, and clung to her mother's arm, swaying it playfully, "I don't care, you're the best!"
Xu Feng asked with a smile, "Sister-in-law, is this all you get for winning the competition? Isn't that a bit stingy?"
"Of course not!" Li Guizhi said happily. "The Culinary Association has organized a six-month training course for top-level chefs for all the contestants! It is said that all the teachers are leaders in their respective cuisines, which is very rare!"
Zong Jia flattered her from the side, "Mom, after you finish this training course, your cooking skills will definitely reach a new level."
Xu Feng nodded and said, "Yes, sister-in-law, I really admire you for getting this far. Tell me, how many housewives across the country cook at home every day, but very few of them can win awards in cooking competitions!"
Li Guizhi was a little flattered by their praise. She patted her daughter's arm and said, "It's all thanks to Xiaoli's support that I was able to open 'Guizhi's Little Shop,' and Ayu's introduction to the culinary association. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had this opportunity."
Xiao Jincheng nodded, "Sister-in-law, with Xiao Lizi and Xiao Zong, your good fortune is yet to come!"
"Haha, yes!" Li Guizhi held her daughter's hand in one hand and her son-in-law's hand in the other, looking incredibly happy!
Xu Feng looked at the family of three with envy and said, "Old Xiao, what do you think of our Xiaoyu..."
Xiao Jincheng's mental alarm immediately went off, "Feng'er, don't worry, Xiaoyu still has a long way to go in her medical studies!"
Xu Feng rolled her eyes at him, "Of course I know! But look at Xiao Li, she hasn't been delayed at all!"
Xiao Jincheng said sourly, "Xiaoyu didn't tell us about that kid, she must have her own reasons, so let's not rush to conclusions."
Jiang Xiaoli sensed something amiss from their conversation. "Uncle Xiao, what's wrong with you...?"
"Stop pretending!" Xiao Jincheng reached out and tapped her forehead. "I watched Xiaoyu grow up. How could I, her father, not know what she's thinking? She's definitely seeing that brat A-Le behind our backs!"
Xu Feng pulled her to her side, "Xiao Li, your uncle and I are right, aren't we? I know Xiao Yu is the one who told you not to tell us, but we figured it out ourselves, it has nothing to do with you, so just tell us the truth!"
Jiang Xiaoli scratched her head, she really couldn't tell whether these two were genuinely sensing something or just trying to provoke her.
Just as she was about to cast a pleading look at Zong Jiayu, her phone rang. It was Ms. Xiao Muyu, the protagonist of the incident, calling.
Under the watchful eyes of Xiao Jincheng and Xu Feng, she pressed speakerphone, "Hello?"
Xiao Muyu's cheerful voice came through, "Xiao Li, I just received a package with some essential items for the start of school. Did you prepare it?"
She denied it, saying, "No, I don't know what they need for the start of school over there."
"Hehe, that must be Ah Le! He's so thoughtful!"
Jiang Xiaoli laughed awkwardly, "Hehe, it is quite thoughtful."
Xiao Muyu didn't notice anything unusual about her at all. "Alright then, I'm not talking to you anymore. I haven't called Ah Le yet!"
Xiao Jincheng's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. He said dejectedly, "You didn't even call me or your mother!"
"Dad?" Xiao Muyu asked uncertainly.
Xu Feng said, "Xiaoyu, we're all here."
The next second, the phone went dead.
Jiang Xiaoli clicked her tongue. "Uncle Xiao, Auntie, Xiaoyu is definitely shy."
Just as Xiao Jincheng was about to say something, his phone rang. It was his daughter calling.
He angrily tossed his phone to Xu Feng, "Here, you answer it!"
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