"Sister-in-law, your handwriting is so beautiful. Mine looks like it was scratched by a chicken claw."
When the sun was shining brightly in the afternoon, Meng Kexin sat next to Shen Qingli holding Naitang and watched her do her translation work.
"It's just like what grandpa said about words with character. Sister-in-law, how come you know everything? You're so beautiful! And so capable! And you know everything! I admire you so much!
Sister-in-law, you are really giving my brother a break by marrying him!"
She muttered to herself.
Shen Qingli would reply to her from time to time.
Meng Kexin didn't mind being annoyed and continued chattering to herself.
"Your praise makes me doubt myself." Shen Qingli put down his pen and turned his head to look at her.
"Really, I swear! I'm not exaggerating." Meng Kexin stretched out three fingers.
"All right! It's so serious that I even swore an oath."
She reached up and removed the three little fingers she had raised. She smiled.
"Sister-in-law, do you feel bored with military life?"
Meng Kexin gently put the candy down. She leaned over the table and tilted her head to watch Shen Qingli put away his work.
"It's alright. I quite like this quiet life.
I'm not a big fan of socializing or being in a group. I just live my own life, sleep as much as I want, and do whatever I want. That's fine."
She really didn't feel bored. If Meng Kexin wasn't here, she would probably be listening to music, watching TV series, or reading novels.
"Sister-in-law, are you home?"
There was a sound outside the house.
"It looks like Sister Liu Mei. I'll go out and take a look."
Shen Qingli said to Meng Kexin.
"Sister-in-law, I'm at home. Come in and sit down."
Shen Qingli walked out and welcomed the person into the house.
"Oh! Nothing much, I just came back from the canteen at our base. I saw that among the newly arrived goods there was this pure milk they mentioned, which they say is high in nutrients like calcium and is perfect for children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
I thought I'd let you know you're pregnant. If you want it, go buy it soon before it's sold out. They say it's a good thing. Better than malted milk.
Liu Mei is also a kind-hearted person. She heard that the thing is nutritious and good for pregnant women, so she walked a little further to tell Shen Qingli.
"Okay, I'll go buy a few bottles later. Thank you, sister-in-law. Sister-in-law, don't just stand there, come in and sit down."
What kind of milk or goat milk powder is not in Shen Qingli's space? She didn't want to drink it, but what she wanted at the moment was to make some milk tea for Meng Kexin to try.
The two of them now live under the same roof, and it's hard to explain what's going on in the space.
"No, no, no, I just came to let you know. I have to go back quickly. My Huzi should be awake by now. If he can't find me, he'll start crying again."
Liu Mei waved her hand and walked out of the yard.
Shen Qingli walked a few steps out and said, "Okay, since there are children at home, I won't keep you here, sister-in-law. Bring Hu Zi to play some other day."
Liu Mei waved her hand and hurriedly walked a short distance.
When Shen Qingli returned to the room, Meng Kexin was still lying on the table. She lazily said, "Sister-in-law, do you want to buy some milk? It's not tasty. My aunt bought it for Grandpa before, and it has a fishy smell."
"I'll use it to make you milk tea! It's delicious."
"Is it delicious? Then I'll go buy it! I'll go by bike; it's faster!"
Meng Kexin couldn't sit still when she heard about the delicious drink. She immediately stood up and walked out.
Shen Qingli stuffed the money into her pocket.
She pouted and refused: "No, I have money!"
"Go quickly, I'll prepare it at home."
After Meng Kexin left, Shen Qingli took out brown sugar, tapioca starch, and black tea.
First, add a few pieces of brown sugar and a little brown sugar to water and boil until the water boils and the sugar melts.
After turning off the heat, immediately pour in three times the amount of tapioca starch and stir into a dough. Put it on the chopping board and knead it into a smooth dough while it is still hot.
Then divide it into small pieces, roll them into long strips, cut them into small pieces, and roll them into round shapes with the palm of your hand.
Shen Qingli had just sprinkled dry powder on the rolled pearls. The water in the pot was boiling and he was about to put them in when Meng Kexin came back.
"Sister-in-law, I bought all five bottles." Meng Kexin held up five bottles of milk hanging on straw ropes and placed them in front of Shen Qingli as if asking for credit.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work. Drink more later." Shen Qingli did not stop.
Pour a plate of small pearls into the boiling water in the pot.
Meng Kexin watched with gusto. Within two minutes, the round pearls floated up one after another, which was a beautiful sight.
"It's so beautiful and round. Sister-in-law, do you want to get it now?" Meng Kexin was a little impatient.
"Boil it for another two minutes, then rinse it with cold water. Then scrub the pot clean. I'll leave it to you."
Shen Qingli started another pot, put in black tea leaves and sugar and began to stir-fry.
"Okay, don't worry! Leave it to me!"
Meng Kexin rolled up her sleeves, stood by the pot with a spoon in her hand, and counted silently in her mind.
Shen Qingli's wok was already bubbling and turning a caramel-colored mess. While adding water and waiting for it to boil, he instructed Meng Kexin on the next steps.
"Two tablespoons of brown sugar, and half a bowl of water. That's right! Just the right amount. Once the water boils, add the pearls that have been rinsed with cold water and cook until they thicken."
After teaching her, he boiled the water in his pot and quickly opened five bottles of milk and poured them all in.
"Kexin, look, you don't have to wait for the milk to boil. Just heat it slightly until it starts to bubble, then turn off the heat and fish out the tea leaves."
"It smells so good." Meng Kexin's eyes lit up. It smelled so good that the air was filled with the fragrance.
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