She looked up and smiled at Grandma Xie.
"grandmother."
She then looked at Grandpa Xie, who was fetching water in the yard.
"grandfather."
Grandpa Xie and Grandma Xie were slightly taken aback, then broke into even brighter smiles.
"Oh! My good child!"
Sister-in-law Liu and Aunt Zhang burst into tears of joy, talking nonstop.
"That's great, that's great..."
Shen Zhihuan also went up and hugged them.
"Aunt Liu, Grandma Zhang, thank you so much for taking care of me all these years."
"I will always remember your kindness and will never forget it."
Upon hearing this, the two neighbors burst into tears.
After finishing tidying up, Grandpa Xie rushed over to comfort him.
Grandma Xie kept inviting people into the house.
"You two have helped Zhihuan so much, don't leave tonight. Let's cook a few more dishes and have a good meal together."
"Consider this our way of thanking you, as your godparents."
At first, Sister-in-law Liu and Aunt Zhang were naturally embarrassed and waved their hands repeatedly, saying that it was no need.
However, he couldn't resist the Xie family's hospitality, and despite his repeated refusals, he couldn't refuse and stayed, feeling embarrassed.
Seeing that there were more people in the family, Grandpa Xie was even happier. As soon as he came downstairs, he rolled up his sleeves.
"It's been so long since our house has been this lively! Now that Zhihuan has moved in, we'll have to cook a couple of nice dishes to welcome her!"
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Grandpa Xie confidently stepped into the kitchen, and in less than three minutes—
"Old woman, how do you stir-fry this eggplant?"
"Haiyin, where did we put the fish scaler? How do we cook this fish to make it taste good?"
Zhao Haiyin and Old Madam Xie exchanged a glance, then smiled and shook their heads, as if they had known this would happen.
While tying her apron, Grandma Xie couldn't help but turn her head and whisper complaints to Shen Zhihuan.
"Don't be fooled by how great your Grandpa Xie was in the army when he was young. Actually, when he was just helping out in the mess hall, people thought he was clumsy!"
"After all these years, all I know how to cook is stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork."
Grandma Xie wrinkled her nose, deliberately making a disgusted face, which made Shen Zhihuan laugh.
Seeing Chen Zhi smile, Grandma Xie was even happier.
"Zhihuan, go and get some rest. Come out for dinner later!"
She tied on an apron, and Zhao Haiyin went into the kitchen with her.
The two of them took charge of cooking, and their movements were noticeably more efficient.
Sister-in-law Liu and Aunt Zhang felt bad about being idle.
They were also used to cooking at home, so they went into the kitchen and helped out with Grandpa Xie.
The group prepared together and gradually became acquainted through their conversation.
Someone couldn't help but say that the way Grandpa Xie peeled the skin looked like he was peeling a landmine.
The whole kitchen was filled with harmonious laughter.
Shen Zhihuan stood in the courtyard, bathed in the golden light of the setting sun.
The warmth shone on her, on the kitchen window, and on everyone's face.
So vivid, beautiful, lively, and heartwarming.
It was something she had never experienced in her previous life.
Shen Zhihuan squinted, making sure to remember this moment.
very nice.
Soon, a rich aroma wafted out from the spatula as it was being swung.
Although Grandpa Xie's cooking skills were not great, he was very fast at handling plates.
He quickly arranged the plates, and one fragrant dish after another was served.
After Shen Zhihuan finished packing her things, she rushed over to help.
Fish-flavored eggplant, Mapo tofu, blanched vegetables, and steamed sea bass...
Shen Zhihuan hadn't felt hungry at first, but the aromas made her stomach rumble.
The whole family sat down together.
The table was laden with food, and a lively group of people were gathered around it.
Grandpa Xie picked up his chopsticks and first placed a large piece of steamed sea bass into Chen Zhihuan's bowl.
"Zhihuan, quickly try it and see if it suits your taste!"
Shen Zhihuan had already been tempted by the aroma and couldn't help but swallow her saliva. She smiled and thanked him, then picked up her chopsticks and took a bite without being too polite.
One bite, and my eyes lit up a bit.
"This fish is so fresh."
The natural freshness and flavor of the fish are brought out to their fullest potential when cooked at just the right temperature.
It was such a simple fish dish, but Zhao Haiyin and Grandma Xie made it so delicious.
Seeing Shen Zhihuan eating happily, the whole family smiled so much their eyes crinkled, and kept putting food on Shen Zhihuan's plate.
"Zhihuan, try this fish-flavored eggplant and the blanched vegetables."
Shen Zhihuan nodded, thanked them one by one, accepted the dishes, and tasted them one by one.
Whether it's fish-flavored eggplant or blanched vegetables, the cooking time and seasoning of each dish are amazing.
Even compared to meat dishes, blanched vegetables have a more outstanding light and refreshing flavor.
The simpler the dish, the more it tests a chef's skills.
Even Aunt Zhang, who has been cooking for decades, couldn't help but sigh in amazement.
"You can even cook blanched vegetables this well! Your skills are comparable to those of professional chefs!"
Shen Zhihuan nodded in agreement.
"If it's delicious, eat more!"
While laughing, Grandpa Xie kept piling food into Chen Zhihuan's bowl.
In the blink of an eye, a small mountain had piled up in Chen Zhihuan's bowl.
Chen Zhihuan was both amused and exasperated.
"Grandpa Xie, please don't keep taking care of me. You should eat too."
Grandpa Xie nodded, his smile wide and his eyes crinkling at the corners of his mouth, clicking his tongue in admiration.
"I just think you're a good kid in every way. You eat well, you're a good doctor, and you even saved Lan Shen."
"Wow, I've really struck gold!"
When talking about his grandson, the old man couldn't help but patiently guide him.
"Zhihuan, what's your impression of Lanshen?"
"Let me tell you, my grandson is very hardworking and conscientious in the army. He has participated in many battles and has received many honors!"
"You saved him, he definitely has to repay this kindness, and it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to repay you with his body!"
"cough……"
The topic changed so quickly that Shen Zhihuan choked a little without noticing and quickly went to find some water to drink.
Aunt Liu and Aunt Zhang, standing nearby, immediately understood what the old man meant, and they couldn't stop smiling as they started discussing it.
"We've all heard of Lan Shen; he's outstanding and a proud soldier."
"It would be wonderful if Zhihuan could marry a man like that in the future!"
"Yes, that way, we can either join the army or live in this compound. Isn't that much better than living in the countryside?"
The Xie family members all nodded in agreement.
"Although the marriage exchange was a twist of fate, it doesn't prevent it from having a good outcome."
"Zhihuan, this is our destiny."
As she spoke, she glanced at Shen Zhihuan, as if testing Shen Zhihuan's feelings.
Feeling a little embarrassed by what she was being said, Shen Zhihuan had no choice but to put down her chopsticks.
"If we're talking about fate, there is definitely some connection."
"Actually, this is not the first time I have met Xie Lanshen."
“He saved me once before.”
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