After eating and drinking, everyone went back to the living room. Grandpa Xu and Grandma Xu were reluctant to leave whenever they saw their daughter, so the other members of the Xu family would of course wait to leave together. They would probably have to stay in the Shen residence for some time.

Meng Zhehan and Han Chaoyang had to say goodbye first. Although they had just called home and their family knew that they, the cousins, were having dinner here, they should still go back early to avoid having their parents and elders waiting for them.

Meng Tao and Shen Yu saw them to the door. It was Han Chaoyang's first time here, so he couldn't help but be polite. He thanked the couple again and again, saying that he was very happy with the wine and food tonight and that he had never eaten such delicious food before. He hoped to come for a meal again if he had the chance in the future. Meng Tao smiled and welcomed him.

Meng Zhehan let Han Chaoyang talk nonsense and quietly took a bag from Shen Yu. Carrying the heavy bag, Meng Zhehan looked at Meng Tao with a smile, patted Shen Yu's shoulder in a good mood, and told Han Chaoyang to get in the car and leave.

On the way, Han Chaoyang asked his cousin why he brought back a bag. Meng Zhehan said that the wine tonight was delicious, so he asked Shen Yu for two bottles.

Han Chaoyang exclaimed: "You're still packing up after eating and drinking? That's too much!"

If this is the case, will he still be embarrassed to come next time? Meng Zhehan just smiled and of course would not tell him the truth: the two large glass bottles in the bag were not wine, but the "mountain spring" specially prepared by Sister Taotao for him to take a bath.

The first time he took a bath in "mountain spring" was when he went to Linshui Village to visit Taotao alone. He was tired from the journey and was bitten by some insect, so many small red rashes appeared on his body. Taotao mixed this magical mountain spring water for him to take a bath. He would never forget the wonderful feeling of relaxation and immediate recovery of vitality.

He knew that Taotao did have the "golden finger" that Tian Zhigao mentioned. He was curious but never asked.

From then on, Taotao would prepare "mountain spring" for him whenever she had the chance.

To others, such "mountain spring" is better than any precious supplement, and can even be regarded as a panacea for the sick and weak. Those who are lucky enough to get it will definitely treasure it and drink it carefully. Even those who are powerful like Grandpa Xu and my grandfather, they drink it drop by drop as if it were a treasure and are absolutely reluctant to waste it.

Meng Zhehan can drink it at will, and even mix it with bath water to take a bath! If the old men knew about this extravagance, they would be so angry that they would want to beat him to death.

The cousins ​​returned to the Meng residence. The living room was full of people, including Han Chaoyang's parents and sister. Meng Shaokang smiled and said, "You're finally back. Grandpa said that if you don't come back after nine o'clock, he will come to pick you up."

Meng Lijun also smiled and patted her son: "Don't you dislike eating at other people's homes? Today you actually went to Taotao's house to eat for free."

Han Chaoyang said: "My brother took me there."

Meng Zhehan: "I told you to come back first, but you insisted on following me."

"I'm afraid you'll feel embarrassed to be alone, so I have to accompany you."

"Thank you. I don't know who it was, but after dinner I heard that they were going to make tea, so I wanted to sit and wait for tea. I didn't want to go home."

Everyone in the room burst into laughter.

Han Chaoyang smiled and said, "Sister Taotao's home is very comfortable, the food is really good, especially fresh and delicious, I couldn't help but eat too much, I will go there next time, Sister Taotao said: Welcome!"

Han Dongdong said: "Brother, you are too rude. Do you think Tao Tao's house is a hotel? Come back if the food is delicious."

This caused everyone to laugh again.

Meng Lijun taught her son: "Are you coming empty-handed tonight? Remember to bring a gift next time. When Taotao gives birth, you will be the cousin. Children love novelties. If you don't have a gift, your nephew will not like you."

"I see. I must prepare well next time."

In the living room, everyone gathered around Han Chaoyang and chatted and laughed. Meng Zhehan was taken to the study by Meng Shaokang, where Old Man Meng was waiting.

Mr. Meng asked Meng Zhehan to sit down and asked with a smile, "Your sister's due date is coming soon. Is she in good health?"

Meng Zhehan replied: "Very good."

"Is her new mother-in-law all right?"

"That's good! She's a little young, so she definitely doesn't understand the situation. I don't expect her to help. As long as she's fine and doesn't cause trouble for your sister, that's all."

"No."

When talking about Xu Zhen, Meng Zhehan has to deal with it carefully: Xu Jia was reborn, and Tao Tao's soul traveled from another world. This is their secret, and Meng Zhehan keeps it deep in his heart and will not reveal it easily.

So Mr. Meng didn't know about this.

Meng Shaokang poured another cup of hot water. Old Man Meng took a sip and asked, "Did you bring anything for Jinniu during your visit to Linshui Village? You should leave some money for him. He has a girlfriend and will be getting married next year. He needs to prepare a gift."

"I brought some New Year's goods, but he didn't want the money or the receipts. Jinniu is very hardworking, diligent, and popular. He is also the son-in-law of the team leader. He has now established a firm foothold in Linshui Village. He has participated in various infrastructure projects and sideline businesses and earned some money. Their production team is planning to build a plastic greenhouse and engage in a one-stop planting and breeding business. It seems that the development prospects are very good."

"Yes, that's right. Jinniu is a simple child who is honest and self-reliant and unwilling to work in the city. In this respect, he is very similar to Meng Shengli. We owe it to Meng Shengli, so we should try our best to support his descendants. We all have the surname Meng, so we are brothers from the same clan. Please pay more attention to them over there."

"clear."

"I asked your mother and your aunt to prepare some clothing items suitable for Taotao and the little baby, as well as cordyceps, bird's nest, shark's fin, fish maw and other supplements to send to the Shen residence. A few days ago, Shen Yu's driver sent a truck of New Year's goods, all of which were rare and top-quality. Among them was a medicinal pill, which I often take, but the effect is better than the one I asked the pharmacist to prepare. Please thank him for me."

"I know about this. Shen Yu and his sister had just gotten married, and Grandma Xu asked them to take the initiative to send New Year gifts to all their relatives in the first year. Shen Yu called me and asked me what kind of New Year goods my family needed, so I made a list and asked him to buy them accordingly."

"Hey, you're really welcome."

"He had to give it to you. I told Shen Yu about the medicine you took earlier and asked him to get it from a famous doctor through his connections."

"Is that so? Then I want to thank you too."

"Grandpa, you are kidding."

"No, seriously, Grandpa is proud of you."

Old Master Meng laughed happily, "Your sister can't work now, so Shen Yu has to take care of the New Year gifts for the relatives. Is there any in Heilingzi Village?"

"I have everything. I wanted to give him some more money, but he didn't want it."

"Well, Shen Yu is very good. He can make people feel at ease when doing things."

Then he looked at his eldest grandson: "You are also very good, just as outstanding."

Meng Zhehan: “…”

My grandfather rarely praises people, but he gave me too much sweet talk tonight and I couldn't help laughing.

Mr. Meng changed the subject: "Where did you go? How was he?"

Meng Zhehan's face was solemn: "He is indeed ill. He said that he hopes to come back to celebrate the Spring Festival, even if it's just for one day, to get rid of the old and welcome the new, and to be with his family."

"We've only just arrived here, can't you stay here any longer?"

Mr. Meng snorted coldly: "Not allowed, he cannot leave under any circumstances, this is what he should bear."

(End of this chapter)