After staying at home for two days, Shen Anyu, Shen Anxuan and Xixi quickly found their new playmates in the compound. During this period, the power in the compound was also purged. Some of those who had committed many evil deeds and bullied others in the past few years were imprisoned, and some were still in this compound, all keeping a low profile. After grandpa came back, he did not accept any important work, but just held a nominal position, retreating to advance in exchange for his uncle's return to Beijing. The status of the Shen family and the Peng family in the compound was still very high, and the family members were also very relieved to let the children play in the yard.
Early in the morning, after eating, Shen Anning rode out on his bike. In the past few days since he came back, he hasn't visited Mr. Cheng.
Mr. Cheng lives in an alley near Xidan, not far from the military compound, only about twenty minutes' bike ride away.
She had gone to visit without prior notice, and Old Cheng was quite surprised to see her. "An Ning, why are you here today? I heard you got into Peking University Medical School, and Grandma Cheng hasn't congratulated you yet."
"Grandma Cheng, thank you. When I left Northeast China, I heard that you and Old Cheng had returned. The weather is nice today, so I came here to have a free meal."
Grandma Cheng took the bag from Shen Anning's hand and pulled her into the house. "You're here, why are you carrying so many things? Grandma, do you need a bite to eat here? Only your Grandpa Cheng and I are at home during the day. They all have to go to work. You're here just in time. Come chat with us."
Shen Anning brought two boxes of snacks, two bottles of canned fruit and a pound of pork belly. For the three of them to eat, Grandma Cheng made four dishes and one soup: stir-fried cauliflower with meat, pork and cabbage, leek and egg, green onion with tofu and dried mushroom soup.
Ana Shen helped serve the dishes to the table, “This dish looks delicious, it seems I will have to come here often in the future.”
With Shen An Ning around, the two old people were much happier while eating than usual, and the three of them talked and laughed.
"By the way, girl, Peking University Medical School hasn't opened a major in Traditional Chinese Medicine this year, but the higher-ups have talked to me about it. This year's circumstances are special and time is tight, so they will gradually open majors related to Traditional Chinese Medicine next year. I've been rehired as the dean of the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. You must study hard at school. As my last disciple, don't embarrass me."
"Don't worry, Master, I will definitely live up to your teachings."
Shen Anning stayed at Cheng's house until mid-afternoon before she left on her bike. While out, she wanted to take out some of the food in the space. There was no reason to hide so many things so that her family couldn't enjoy them. Although the Shen family was living a good life now, it was impossible to eat meat and fine grains every day.
Just as he was thinking about finding a place where no one was around, Ana Shen heard the sound of a car horn.
Following the sound of the siren, I looked over and said, "Officer Cao, you can just scare ordinary people by driving a police car?
Cao Jingheng listened to what Shen Anning said, smiled, opened the door and got out of the car, "Are you scared then? I apologize."
Shen Anning was very curious. She knew that Cao Jingheng had changed his career, and this was the first time they had met since the college entrance examination. "What are you doing here in Xidan? On business?"
"I just left a scene and was about to go back to the police station. When I passed by here, I saw a man riding a bicycle without looking at the road. I should remind him."
"Grandpa and grandma just came back not long ago. They said they missed you a lot. Come visit them someday when you have time. We're staying nearby for the time being, at No. 2 Lingjing Hutong."
Shen Anning looked at the people passing by and kept looking at them, feeling a little uncomfortable. "Well, this is an intersection. Let's not stand here. Aren't you still busy? Go and get busy. I'll go see Grandpa Cao and the others with my grandparents some other day."
"Okay, then I'll take you to school that day?"
"It's not like I can't find a job at Peking University. You're so busy with work, so there's no need."
Seeing Shen Anning about to leave, Cao Jingheng hurriedly grabbed the handle of the car, "Anning, I missed you after not seeing you for a long time. I took a few days off and went to the village, but your enthusiasm for learning was too high. I waited until very late and you didn't finish. As a result, there was an educated youth living with you when you returned home. I had no choice but to catch the train back on time."
Shen Anning was silent for a moment. No wonder she felt that someone was always looking at her from the window during a review class. "Okay, then I'll tell my grandfather that we'll go there this Sunday. You should have some time off on Sunday."
"Okay, wait for me."
Cao Jingheng ran back to the car and took out a bag from the trunk. "I saw this yesterday when I went to the department store. I thought this coat would look good on you. It's off-white, and it's perfect for this weather. I also bought some food, but I didn't know I'd meet you today, so I'll give it to you on Sunday."
Between mature men and women, some things don't need to be said too clearly. Shen Anning didn't hesitate to take the clothes and hang them on the handlebars. "Okay, go get busy. Don't let people gossip during working hours."
Seeing Shen Anning's thoughtful look, Cao Jingheng felt very happy. He was now the director of the Reconnaissance Department of the General Administration, and this car was the one provided to him by the bureau. "Okay, please ride slowly on the road."
Watching Shen Anning ride away on his bike, Cao Jingheng really wished that this society would develop faster. Now, the only way to pass on information is by writing letters and walking. Although there are phones, they cannot be carried with them, which is very troublesome.
After meeting his sweetheart, Cao Jingheng became full of energy at work. Everyone in the police station noticed that Director Cao was a little different today.
"Hey, do you think the director's smile just now was a sign of lust? It was too obvious."
"I think so too. He was like a devil at work before, but today he's so easy to talk to. Oh my God, hey, do you have any documents for him to sign? We won't be embarrassed if we go there now."
Cao Jingheng didn't know what was discussed in the police station, otherwise he would have been upset again.
On the other side, Shen Anning took clothes and food home. Her family thought she went shopping in the mall. She had planned to tell her family about her and Cao Jingheng, but her family didn't think there was anything wrong with her at all.
Looking at his eldest sister standing in front of the mirror trying on clothes, Shen Anxuan smiled playfully, "Sister, is this dress a gift from my future brother-in-law?"
"Um?"
"When we were in Northeast China, in addition to the packages from my aunt and my second brother, we also often received packages from other people."
Chen An Ning looked at her sister with an expression that said I know everything, "Okay, he is not yet, don't tell your family about this for now." After all, their relationship has not been revealed yet, so it is better to keep it secret for the time being.
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