While Song Lili and the others were busy, they were unaware of this small incident that had occurred outside.
Only after all the meat was marinated could I finally breathe a sigh of relief.
All the meat has been prepared. After marinating for a while, you can stir-fry it directly, which makes the rest of the process much simpler.
The vegetables are washed, everything is ready, and we're just waiting to start cooking.
"Uncle, Aunt, let's wait a little longer. It might be a bit early to do it now, the children haven't come back yet."
The few people who came to work today were on leave, but the kids weren't, so we'll have to wait a bit for dinner.
"Yes, yes, we can't forget my precious grandsons. Wait, we'll talk about it later," Zhang Shengtian said immediately.
He was so happy that he forgot about it, but now that he knows, of course he'll wait.
What could Li Weiguo say? He naturally agreed; it wasn't a big deal.
With nothing to do, a few people joined the chat group and started talking about the past and present.
Zhang Qinghua quietly walked over to Song Lili and sat down next to her, keeping her company without saying a word.
Song Lili's lips curled slightly as she listened to Aunt Li talk about the situation in Hongqi Village, her hand resting on Zhang Qinghua's arm.
This was a natural and subconscious action on her part.
Zhang Qinghua didn't move, just letting Song Lili hold him, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes fixed on Song Lili's fair and delicate fingers, seemingly oblivious to everyone else's conversation.
Over there, Li Weiguo rolled his eyes. "You're always thinking about your grandson no matter where you go. Don't worry, we can't handle them." He then glared at Zhang Qingguo, seemingly quite displeased.
But the bright look in his eyes, the lack of any hidden message, clearly showed that he was not as he claimed. In fact, he was happy himself.
Zhang Shengtian, Song Yongren, and Li Weiguo were chatting happily, while Song Lili kept Aunt Li company, telling her about life in the capital and what they usually did.
Gradually, Aunt Li gained some understanding of life here, and it sounded pretty good.
Seeing that it was almost time for school to end, Song Lili got up. Then, Yang Mei and Zhang Aiai went out together to start preparing dinner.
Song Lili was in charge of cooking the meat dishes and main courses, while Yang Mei cooked the other vegetables, with Zhang Aiai assisting the two of them.
They worked together very well, so they were quick, and by the time the children received the call, the meal was already ready.
"Alright, everyone, wash your hands and let's eat!" Song Lili called out happily, feeling a sense of satisfaction looking at the full house of people.
Hearing the sound made the children the happiest, because they had smelled the delicious aroma and really wanted to eat it.
Especially the two children from Daqing's family, who rarely have the opportunity to eat meat in the village, were drooling with longing.
His eyes were fixed on the kitchen, as if the nine dishes would vanish the moment he looked away.
This made Song Lili laugh, but she also felt a little sorry for the two children. However, things would be better in the future. In the capital, with Daqing and his wife's income, they could afford to eat meat a few times a month.
So, the heartache is gone, and only happiness remains.
Everyone enjoyed the meal. After finishing, the children ran off to the side, unwilling to listen to the adults, as they had their own things to play with.
The adults don't care. They know the children are all grown up and don't want to spend time with them. They're happy today, so they won't bother them.
"When are you going back?" Song Yongren asked, for some reason.
These words made Song Lili purse her lips. Did this person want to go back?
"We've come all this way, so we're definitely going to stay for a few days. Just relax and wait."
Li Weiguo was a cunning old fox; in the blink of an eye, he took in the expressions of Song Yongren and Song Lili.
He immediately chuckled and said, "I've only just arrived, and you're already urging me to leave too? Let me tell you, that won't do. I can't just leave like this."
"I need to at least have a good time in the capital. I've only heard about it before, but now that I've actually seen it, I won't be able to relax without taking a good look around."
"Also, I want to spend some quality time with my grandchildren. I won't be able to see them for a long time, so I can't leave now!"
"Just wait patiently. There's nothing going on in the village right now, so don't rush. Stay a few more days, see your two daughters, and come back another time. Who knows when that will be!"
Li Weiguo said this to Song Yongren, but also to himself.
The capital city is far from Hongqi Village, so it would be difficult to make a trip there.
Song Yongren also fell silent. Although he really wanted to leave, what Li Weiguo said wasn't wrong.
He couldn't let Li Weiguo's family be separated like this because of himself; he would probably feel bad and guilty.
Also, Li Weiguo is right. I want to come to the capital again in the future, but I don't know if I will have the opportunity. So this time, I should take a good look at my two daughters.
So Song Yongren nodded and said, "You don't need to worry about me. Just do what you need to do. I'll wait for you."
“I’m fine, and there’s nothing to worry about at home. Staying here a few more days won’t hurt,” Song Yongren said after a moment of silence.
It's not that he doesn't want to stay here, it's just that he feels he's been here a long time, and it might not be good to stay any longer.
This isn't my own home, after all. If I stay here for too long, won't my son-in-law be unhappy? Won't my father-in-law feel uncomfortable?
So, in order not to cause trouble for his daughter, Song Yongren decided that he should go back.
However, it seems that it's unlikely we'll be able to go back anytime soon, and we'll just have to wait here.
Song Yongren couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Oh well, he'd better stay a few more days, even if his in-laws were unhappy, they wouldn't be dissatisfied with their daughter.
Once Li Weiguo has dealt with most of the matters, he should hurry back.
Zhang Shengtian chimed in, "Yeah, what's the rush? The three of us old buddies can chat here, or go for a walk together."
This gave Zhang Shengtian a feeling he had never experienced before: closeness, joy, and ease.
Although he could chat with the elderly people he met at the street corner when he went out, he just felt a lack of closeness and couldn't confide in them.
Now that Song Yongren and Li Weiguo have arrived, I instinctively feel close to them and think I can have a heart-to-heart talk with them.
Naturally, Zhang Shengtian was happy that these two were here and wanted them to stay longer.
Therefore, Zhang Shengtian had no idea about the problems that Song Yongren was worried about. He was happy that Song Yongren and Li Weiguo could stay here for so long.
So, after he persuaded Song Yongren, he ate with a smile.
The other person whom Song Yongren was worried about did not have that idea either.
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