Wu Chengcang didn't notice his grandson's indescribable look at all, and said to Yingzi cheerfully: "Qingyun is just like you, smart."
Su Qingyun smiled and accepted the compliment generously.
"I know your work for the semi-finals." Wu Jiayan said to Ji Yue beside him, "It's amazing."
Ji Yue was a little surprised, but still thanked him, "Thank you."
"But our team's work should not be underestimated. See you in the finals." Wu Jiayan's eyes were full of eagerness to try.
He inherited his mother's love and persistence for scientific research. In their team, he is also a leader. Meeting strong opponents will only make him more excited.
"Okay." Ji Yue nodded in a flat voice.
"How long do you plan to stay in Beijing this time?" Wu Xiangdong asked Qin Ying.
Qin Ying: "We should go back after Yunyun finishes the competition."
"That won't be for a few days." The smile on Xia Rong's face faded a little. She was already reluctant to let the person go even though he hadn't left yet.
"It's okay, Aunt Rong." Qin Ying held her hand. "I will definitely come back to see you if I have the chance in the future."
"Maybe someday, my parents will be able to return to the capital." She pretended to be relaxed. "Only then will our two families be truly complete."
"It will definitely happen." Xia Rong's eyes were moved. "This day will definitely come."
Qin Ying nodded and smiled gently.
Wu Xiangdong looked at her and recalled the past, "I still remember the past..."
The adults talked about the past, their eyes full of nostalgia, and laughed heartily when they talked about happy things. The three children concentrated on eating their food, occasionally interjecting a word or two. The atmosphere at the table was quite happy.
Meanwhile, Lu Cheng returned home. His wife, Chen Lizhen, came up to him, took off his coat, and casually asked, "Why are you back so late today? Is there something going on at the office?"
Lu Cheng frowned and said, "I told you, don't ask me about my work!" His tone was a little stern.
Chen Lizhen immediately softened her tone, "Okay, okay, I won't ask. The meal is ready, let's eat quickly."
Chen Lizhen also cooks for her family herself. Unlike the Wu family who want to do things themselves, Chen Lizhen simply doesn't trust the food made by others. Especially when it comes to Lu Cheng's diet, she is very concerned and never asks others to do it for her.
She cooks delicious meals for Lu Cheng in different ways every day, and pays attention to nutritional combinations. For example, today is just an ordinary day, with only the two of them having dinner together, and the dishes are extremely rich.
Chen Lizhen went to the market early to buy fresh shrimps and crabs. After processing them, she made porridge and simmered it over low heat, waiting for Lu Cheng to come home before serving it on the table. As soon as she opened the lid of the casserole, the fragrant aroma of seafood porridge wafted out.
She scooped out a bowl and placed it in front of Lu Cheng. Lu Cheng stirred it twice with a spoon and knew it was delicious at a glance.
However, Lu Cheng was absent-minded, with no expression on his face, and just put the porridge into his mouth.
"Hey, don't..." Chen Lizhen saw his actions and didn't say the reminder yet.
Lu Cheng was caught off guard and was scalded, which made him frown.
"Why are you eating so hastily? Did you get burned?" Chen Lizhen scolded, "You're still acting like a child. How is it? Is it serious? I'll get some burn medicine."
"I just got burned, why are you making such a fuss?" Lu Cheng raised his hand to stop her from getting up.
"Then eat slowly. I'll go cut you some pickled radish." Chen Lizhen stood up again. "I just took a picture of this a couple of days ago. It's sour and crispy, and it's really appetizing."
"No need, just eat something casually." Lu Cheng frowned, a little impatient.
Chen Lizhen had no choice but to sit down.
"Instead of being busy with these trivial things in the kitchen all day, why don't you pay more attention to Aying? Didn't she win another award at school recently? You are her mother, so spend more time with her and pay more attention to her studies. Go out with her shopping and buy her some clothes. Don't stay at home all day doing these meaningless things." Lu Cheng's face darkened and he looked a little dissatisfied.
"But I don't understand anything about her studies." Chen Lizhen said aggrievedly.
Lu Cheng's frown deepened. "You don't understand? Don't you want to learn? People should strive for progress and make up for their shortcomings, instead of being content with the status quo and thinking that life will just pass by like this."
Chen Lizhen moved her lips, suppressed her rebuttal, and finally said only one sentence, "Okay, I understand."
"Don't just say you know, you need to take actual action." Lu Cheng no longer had the appetite to eat and stood up. "I'm not going to eat anymore. You can eat by yourself. I'll go to the study and sit for a while and read a book."
"……good."
Lu Cheng went upstairs, leaving Chen Lizhen alone sitting at the dining table in a daze.
She looked at the seafood porridge that was gradually getting cold and smiled bitterly. She and Lu Cheng had been married for more than ten years. She had always served him carefully, worried about his food, clothing, and warmth. All her life revolved around him, but after so many years, she always felt that her husband had never cared about her.
For example, this pot of seafood porridge in front of her took her almost a whole day to make, but Lu Cheng just tasted it twice and left, without thinking about how much she had paid in this day-to-day life, and how much of her energy the so-called trivial matters in the kitchen would consume.
They don't seem like a couple, but more like two people living together. There is no so-called affection, just indifference towards each other like guests.
Chen Lizhen knew that her husband actually always despised her for being uneducated and unable to help him or their daughter with their homework. Her husband told her to study and strive for progress, but it sounded lightly. She was so old and had to take care of the family, so how could she have so much energy to take care of other things?
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