Chapter 280 Mr. Li
Aunt Xu waved her hand. "You're so polite! She's been wanting to thank you for what happened before. It's just happened that she just left. Mr. Li, would you like to come in for a cup of tea?"
Fu Xijing glanced towards the French window in the living room and asked politely, "Is it convenient?"
Aunt Xu: "Of course, please come in."
Aunt Xu's decision was not presumptuous. After all, Song Yi had mentioned that day that she wanted to invite the neighbors who helped her to have tea.
Although Song Yi was not here today, Mr. Li came to visit, so Aunt Xu went through the process.
Under the guidance of Aunt Xu, Fu Xijing successfully walked into the living room of the villa.
As soon as I came in, I smelled a familiar scent in the air - it was the unique scent of Song Yi. Every place she lived in would be stained with her scent.
There is not much decoration in the living room, it is very simple, and the sofa and coffee table are clean.
But the shadow of her life can still be seen on the bookshelf in the corner.
Fu Xijing changed into disposable slippers and saw several pairs of Song Yi's shoes when he opened the shoe cabinet.
On the coat rack next to her were several of her sun-protective jackets and sun hats.
After inviting Fu Xijing in, Aunt Xu went to the kitchen to make tea.
Fu Xijing stayed alone in the living room.
He looked around and finally walked towards the bookshelf in the corner.
It was obvious that the bookshelf was full of books that Song Yi read, most of which were related to the topic of her thesis for professional title evaluation.
Fu Xijing stared at the bookshelf and couldn't help but think of the news he had heard from the school.
Song Yi did not participate in the professional title evaluation this year and even had the intention to resign - but he has not made it clear yet.
Thinking of this, Fu Xijing's expression became much more serious.
He knew the reason why Song Yi resigned.
But he also knew how serious she was about this job - she had worked very hard to get in, and her original position was squeezed out. She taught English diligently and without complaint for several semesters.
It has only been two or three months since she officially entered the School of Economics and Trade, but the extent to which she has been working day and night on her thesis shows how much she wants to achieve something.
Aunt Xu just said that Song Yi still reads books every day. Does that mean that she has changed her mind?
If that's the case, then the few months he "disappeared" were still useful.
While I was thinking, Aunt Xu had already made tea.
Fu Xijing came to his senses and sat down on the sofa.
Aunt Xu introduced to Fu Xijing that this tea was bought by Song Yi a few days ago.
Fu Xijing took a sip and smiled: "What a coincidence, I like Dahongpao too."
Aunt Xu: "Then you and Miss Song have similar tastes, but she likes to make milk tea, a little girl's taste."
It can be heard that Aunt Xu is quite familiar with Song Yi's living habits, and the two get along very well.
Fu Xijing casually asked, "Is your employer still a student?"
"Haha, Mr. Li, you really know how to ask." Aunt Xu laughed, "She's not a student, she's a teacher, a university teacher at that."
Fu Xijing: "I see. I see there are a lot of study materials over there. I'm sorry for being so abrupt."
Aunt Xu: "She was preparing a paper. She said she was going to be evaluated for a professional title. The evaluation was supposed to be at the end of the year, but something happened and she missed it."
Fu Xijing: "She still talks about this with you, you two have a good relationship."
Aunt Xu: "Yes, Miss Song is a nice person, not arrogant, and she's very kind to me."
Fu Xijing curled the corners of his mouth and took two sips of tea slowly.
He did not doubt Aunt Xu's words at all, and could even imagine how good Song Yi usually treated her.
That's just her personality. She never puts on airs with anyone. She's well-mannered and not sharp.
At first glance, you might think she's a pushover.
But once she is provoked, she will become a stubborn hedgehog that no one can persuade.
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When Song Yi came back from rehabilitation training, it was already lunch time.
As soon as she entered the door, Aunt Xu came out and invited her to have lunch.
Song Yi changed his shoes and went to the kitchen.
Aunt Xu cooked several dishes today, including stewed beef brisket and stir-fried mixed vegetables, which are her favorites.
Song Yi unlocked new movements in her rehabilitation training today. The doctor said she was recovering well, which was undoubtedly good news, so she was in a good mood at the moment.
Song Yi opened the refrigerator to find some juice, but caught a glimpse of a box of tiramisu in the refrigerator.
"Aunt Xu, did you buy the cake?" Song Yi asked casually.
Aunt Xu came over with a plate of rice. She glanced into the refrigerator and suddenly realized something: "Oh, look at me, I forgot about this."
"It was given to me by our neighbor, Mr. Li," Aunt Xu explained to Song Yi, "He's the one who helped us fix the circuit. He came in and sat for a while today."
Song Yi said "Oh". She was a little curious why her neighbor bought tiramisu. Then she thought that it might be bought by her family.
Come to think of it, she hadn't eaten tiramisu for a long time.
Tiramisu should be considered Song Yi's favorite dessert. When she was in Rome a few years ago, when she was under a lot of academic pressure, she would buy a piece to eat, and she would feel much better after eating it.
After returning to China, I ate it less and less, and it was hard to find the authentic taste.
Song Yi doesn't like drinking, but she likes tiramisu with a strong alcoholic flavor.
She originally had no high hopes for the tiramisu given by her neighbor, but unexpectedly, she was amazed at the first bite.
This taste brought her back to Italy in one bite.
The top layer is thick with cocoa powder, the ladyfingers are soaked in Marsala wine, and mixed with rich mascarpone cream, the layers are distinct but not abrupt.
After tasting it, Song Yi subconsciously wanted to see the store name on the packaging.
But she didn't find it.
It’s a bit regrettable, but next time I have the chance I can ask Mr. Li next door.
This is probably the most authentic taste she has tasted since returning to China.
As a courtesy, after eating the cake, Song Yi reminded Aunt Xu to send some to the next door when making dumplings.
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The twenty-third day of the lunar year is the Little New Year's Eve.
Aunt Xu got up early in the morning and was busy preparing dumplings. She is from the north and making dumplings is her specialty.
Aunt Xu is a very good cook and she has prepared several kinds of fillings.
When Song Yi was a child, he would follow Song Lansheng to make dumplings. Before he had mastered the skills, he followed Aunt Xu to make dumplings.
While making dumplings, Aunt Xu asked Song Yi about their plans for the Spring Festival. "When will your family arrive? I'll prepare the dishes before they get here."
"If they're not coming, you don't need to buy too much." Song Yi was wrapping dumplings and said, "On New Year's Eve, two of my friends are coming over and we're having hot pot."
Aunt Xu was surprised: "Aren't your family members coming to spend the New Year with you?"
Song Yi: "I asked them to go somewhere else to play."
Song Lansheng and Jiang Jiang had originally planned to come, but Song Yi did not let them come - they had already decided to return to Jiangnan during the Spring Festival, as this was their time.
After hearing about it, Jiang Yuxu also said that he wanted to come and spend the New Year with her, but Song Yi also refused.
Finally, he was reluctantly relieved when he heard that Ying Xing and Tang Qing were coming.
Song Yi and Aunt Xu spent the whole morning making dumplings while chatting.
After making the dumplings, Song Yi asked Aunt Xu to take some dumplings to Mr. Li next door.
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