After a while, Xia Xingchen also came back. He wanted to go into the kitchen to help, but was driven away by the two women, so he had to join the living room team.
The three men of different ages also chatted harmoniously.
The scene was very warm as we chatted and listened to the laughter coming from the kitchen.
"It's time for dinner!" A voice came from the kitchen, and the three of them went to wash their hands and serve the dishes and bowls.
Liu Ankang took a step back, remembering that this was not his home, but he still stepped forward to help move.
Aunt Xia prepared a very sumptuous meal for lunch today, with six dishes and a soup.
Shredded pork with Beijing sauce, stir-fried kidney, braised tofu, squirrel fish, two vegetables and a tomato dumpling soup.
"Wow, I'm in for a treat today." Xia Xingchen said as he looked at the dishes.
"Squirrel fish is my mom's specialty. I can only eat it during festivals. I'm really lucky today."
"Nonsense, with so many dishes, which one isn't Auntie's specialty?
"Every dish smells so good, and even the vegetables are so green, they look so appetizing," said Song Jinxiu.
"Yes, yes, you are right, I am narrow-minded!" Xia Xingchen bowed and apologized, quickly admitting his mistake.
Men who have been baptized by society know that they cannot reason with girls.
Several people ate happily together. Everyone had similar tastes and could talk about the same topics, so the meal was a great pleasure for both the host and the guests.
Aunt Xia is a very gentle person who speaks softly. Song Jinxiu likes listening to her very much.
Uncle Xia is a very knowledgeable man. He can always keep up with the conversation no matter what you talk to him about, which always leaves Song Jinxiu stunned.
Song Jinxiu initially thought Xia Xingchen was a cold person, but from reading his letters, she learned that he should be a very humorous and witty person.
From our current chats, I can tell that he is not only funny but also very talkative.
After dinner and a short rest, Song Jinxiu and the others said goodbye and went back.
They made an appointment to go shopping together tomorrow, but Xia Xingchen was a bit busy with work recently, so he could only make an appointment in a few days.
Song Jinxiu nodded to show her understanding. There are so many things to be done now, so it would be quite busy.
What's more, the other person is doing big things, I can't always drag him shopping with me.
Over the next few days, the three-plus-one group went to climb the Great Wall, visit the Forbidden City, and eat all kinds of delicious food.
With a foodie guide, the food they ate became more authentic and they avoided many detours.
Aunt Zhou and Aunt Xia found that they had many common topics and hobbies, and felt that they had met too late.
Song Jinxiu also met with Zhao Tingting, who now works in the street office and has a round belly.
It has been six months, and when she learned that Jiaojiao was working as a nurse in the army, she didn't bother her.
While tidying up the space, Song Jinxiu was stunned. The letter to Zhao Li was not sent out?
She pondered for a while and prepared to call him. Since he was in Beijing, she would talk it out in person.
After all, it was also a breach of contract.
I found a letter he had written before, and there was a phone number in it. It was said that you could find him by calling this number.
Song Jinxiu called, and it was someone else, but she heard that they were looking for Zhao Li, so she was asked to call back in five minutes.
After waiting for five minutes, the call was connected.
"Will it disturb you if I call you?" Song Jinxiu asked.
"No, no, it's just normal training, I won't disturb you. Is there anything you want to talk to me about?" Zhao Li asked happily.
"That's right. I'm in Jing City now and want to ask you to meet me tomorrow. Do you have time? Didn't I say before that I would treat you to dinner in Jing City?" Song Jinxiu said.
"Yes, I have a day off tomorrow. When will you come to Beijing? Tell me earlier so I can pick you up." Zhao Li said.
"No, I came here with my family and have been here for a few days. I'll wait for you at Quanjude on Jingjiu Road at noon tomorrow.
Do you know where it is?" Song Jinxiu asked.
"I know, I know. Their roast duck is very famous. You are really good to have found this restaurant." Zhao Li said happily.
"What a coincidence, hehe! Let's put it this way, see you tomorrow." This restaurant is not on the main road, and it was Aunt Xia who took them there to eat.
"See you tomorrow." Zhao Li hung up the phone happily and prepared to take a day off tomorrow.
"You see the commander is so happy, could it be his wife?" The young soldier watched Zhao Li leave happily and whispered to the person next to him.
"I don't know, but isn't the future captain's wife the one in the hospital?" another person asked doubtfully.
"That shouldn't be the case. I didn't see them doing anything intimate!" said the little soldier.
"I heard that everyone in the compound said so." The two men whispered for a while and then stopped talking. After all, they still had to stand guard.
The next day, Song Jinxiu went to the appointment alone. She ordered several special dishes and gave the money in advance.
Now these shops are all managed in a unified manner. Beijing is not bad, as there are many restaurants.
In Yang City, most shops are closed, leaving only a few large shops under unified management.
Private shops have officially disappeared and there are no more street vendors.
However, every market day, there are still many farmers who come out with their own vegetables, fruits and melons to exchange.
Barter is for goods and cannot be purchased with money.
Zhao Li arrived soon. He was wearing casual clothes and was still as tall and handsome as ever. He was the focus wherever he went.
He saw Song Jinxiu sitting in the corner at a glance and walked straight over.
"Have you been waiting for a long time?" Zhao Li said embarrassedly. He had arrived a little earlier, but he didn't expect that the other party was earlier than him.
"No, I just arrived too. I ordered a few special dishes. See if there is anything else you want to eat." Song Jinxiu said.
There is no menu now, and the dishes served every day are written on the blackboard in front of the order window.
"It's all fine. The food in this restaurant is delicious and I like all their dishes!" Zhao Li said with a smile.
"Their roast duck is famous, but unfortunately, the supply is limited, and now it's even scarcer. Did you order it yesterday?"
"Yes! I didn't make a reservation in advance the first time I came, so I didn't get to eat roast duck. What a pity." Song Jinxiu said with a smile.
"Then eat more this time," said Zhao Li.
"Well, you should eat more too." Soon, the dishes were ready one after another.
Zhao Li ran to serve the dishes diligently. Now, if you order dishes, you have to go to the window and get them yourself. They will not be delivered to your table.
The two of them ate their meal attentively, and occasionally they could hear Zhao Li talking about some interesting things in his military camp.
Only after finishing the meal did Song Jinxiu start talking about business.
"I'm sorry, I said before that I would give us two a chance, but now I may have to say sorry." Song Jinxiu said.
"What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?" Zhao Li asked.
"No, you are a good person. It's my problem. I have someone else I like. So, I'm sorry!" Song Jinxiu said.
"Well, can I ask who the other party is?" Zhao Li said, a little unwilling.
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