"Slow down." Song Jinxiu hurried forward.
"I've imagined you many times, and now I finally see you in person. You're more beautiful than any image I've ever imagined." Aunt Xia looked at Song Jinxiu and said kindly.
"Uncle and aunt look much younger than I thought. At first glance, I thought they were Xia Xingchen's brothers and sisters." Song Jinxiu praised.
"Hahaha, you are the only one who can talk. Is this your brother?" Aunt Xia said to Liu Ankang.
"Yes." Song Jinxiu nodded.
"Hello, uncle and aunt." Liu Ankang called out.
"Hello, hello. You look so energetic. You were able to be admitted to medical school at such a young age. You are truly a hero in your youth." Aunt Xia looked at Liu Ankang and praised him.
"Where are you going? Do you need your aunt to be your guide?"
"We were just about to pay a visit." Song Jinxiu said, shaking the things in her hand.
"Don't you always praise the cakes here for being delicious? I came here specially to buy some to surprise you."
"What are you buying now, kid?" Aunt Xia scolded.
"It's a coincidence that we met, so come home with me." Aunt Xia said. "I can have lunch at home, and Xingchen will be back soon."
"Okay, I always hear Xia Xingchen praise your cooking skills, and today I finally have the chance to taste it." Song Jinxiu said happily.
"Your aunt has prepared a lot of dishes at home to welcome you. You can order whatever you want. We will cook whatever you want." Uncle Xia finally spoke up.
"She counts the days and comes here every two days to buy cakes so that you can eat fresh ones. And today we are here to buy cakes too."
"Wow! Thank you, Auntie. I'm so touched." Song Jinxiu gave Auntie Xia a big hug.
"Let's go home. I feel hungry again." Song Jinxiu walked holding Aunt Xia's hand.
"Where is home?" Song Jinxiu asked
"Hahaha... come on, come on, this way." Aunt Xia took her in another direction.
"Didn't you just come from that side?" Song Jinxiu pointed in the direction where she had just seen Aunt Xia.
"I have nothing to do in the morning, so I'll just take a walk." Aunt Xia said.
The two people behind were also chatting.
"Why do you want to study medicine? Don't you find it boring?" Uncle Xia asked.
"No, I think it's very interesting." Liu Ankang replied.
"Hahaha, this is the first time I've heard someone use the word 'interesting' to describe medicine." Uncle Xia laughed.
“Studying medicine is not a fun thing. There are endless books to memorize and endless key points to remember.
I also have to face a variety of patients and need to maintain a high level of intensity and a clear mind every day.
You must be mentally prepared." Uncle Xia said.
How many people enter this industry with full confidence, but then give up and leave halfway.
"Yeah." Liu Ankang nodded.
Then the two of them talked about some other issues. Seeing Liu Ankang answering fluently, Uncle Xia smiled with satisfaction.
He couldn't stand those who couldn't persevere, as they not only wasted their own time but also the country's resources.
The four of them quickly arrived at the Xia family's residence, which was inside the military compound.
After registering at the security guard, the two of them followed Aunt Xia home. As for Uncle Xia, he stayed behind and was talking to the security guard about something.
Song Jinxiu looked around and the courtyard gave her the impression of majesty. There were two soldiers standing guard at the door, and occasionally patrolling soldiers could be seen inside.
Aunt Xia’s house is a two-story detached villa. It is not very big, but it is just right for a family to live in. The layout of the house is very warm.
"Both of them had to go to the army during the day and could only come back at night, so I was alone during the day.
"If you spend more time in Beijing this time, I'll take you to eat authentic old Beijing cuisine." Aunt Xia said as they walked.
“Yeah, if Auntie is free, you can go out and play with us.
Besides us, there's also an aunt. It's a three-woman show, and you're the only one missing," Song Jinxiu invited.
"Hahaha, great! I can be your tour guide." Aunt Xia smiled gently!
Aunt Xia asked Song Jinxiu and the other person to sit in the living room while she went to wash some fruit and brought it out.
"Eat some fruit first and see which one you like. I'll ask Xingchen to buy more later." Aunt Xia said in a low voice.
"There's an orchard not far from the Xingchen Corps, so it's convenient for buying some fruit! Were the Jingbai pears from last year delicious?
"Why don't you stay for a month or so? Then he can take you to pick them. Picking them right from the tree is much better than sending them by mail." Aunt Xia said.
"Ahhh, I'm a little moved, no no, a month seems a bit too long.
I can't stay that long!" Song Jinxiu quickly shook her head. No, no, she was so excited.
"Hahaha, it doesn't matter. Take your time and have fun. There are so many places to play in Beijing. Think about it while you play!" said Aunt Xia.
"Yeah." Song Jinxiu nodded, picked up the peach on the table and started eating.
There are also sliced watermelons, nice and sweet!
Song Jinxiu ate with relish, chatting with Aunt Xia from time to time, feeding Liu Ankang from time to time, and was busy and happy.
After a while, Uncle Xia came back with a bag of various meats.
"Then you guys sit down and chat for a while, I'll go cook for you and let you try my cooking." Aunt Xia was about to take the thing from Uncle Xia's hand but was dodged.
"It's a bit heavy, I can do it." Uncle Xia went straight to the kitchen.
"They have a really good relationship." Song Jinxiu whispered to Liu Ankang.
Uncle Xia came out quickly and talked to Song Jinxiu about the customs and culture of Guangdong Province and the interesting things about life there.
"I haven't been to Guangdong Province yet. I must go there if I have the chance," said Uncle Xia.
"Okay, okay. I'll take you and auntie to eat delicious food then." Song Jinxiu said.
Then he talked to Liu Ankang about medical matters. Uncle Xia knew a lot about foreign medical equipment, but many advanced equipment were not available in China.
Song Jinxiu looked at Liu Ankang and then at Uncle Xia, "You guys continue chatting, I'll go to the kitchen to see Aunt Xia."
After saying that, she ran into the kitchen and picked vegetables with Aunt Xia. Aunt Xia also told her many interesting stories about Beijing.
She has always been a full-time housewife and her children joined the army when they were teenagers.
From being busy all over the place to being stable now, she is enjoying her current life.
"Why not get a position as the director of women's affairs?" Song Jinxiu said.
"Hey, they're all about family matters, such as food, clothing, housing and transportation. I don't have the patience to listen to those things, and people will say you're talking without any hesitation." Aunt Xia smiled.
Indeed, there were three people in the family, two of whom were military officers. They had no children and no poor relatives to burden them, so they lived a much better life than ordinary people.
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