Chapter 184 Taking an Inch and a Mile
Wu Caifeng saw this but didn't dare to say anything more, afraid that if she said anything too harsh, she would cause trouble again during the New Year.
They could only quickly add more meat and vegetables to Zhizhi's bowl.
Zhizhi quickly said, "That's enough, Mom, I've had enough to eat."
"You eat too, you eat too."
As she spoke, she quickly served food to Zhou Lin, Wu Caifeng, and Zhou Chan, as if afraid that Zhang Fenfen would take all the good dishes.
Fortunately, there was plenty of meat and vegetables today. Zhang Fenfen filled her and Zhou Bing's bowls to the brim, and found that there were still quite a few good dishes left.
She saw Zhizhi serving food to Zhou Lin, and then remembered her own man. She took Zhou Hai's bowl and prepared to continue serving him.
Zhou Hai felt embarrassed and grabbed his own bowl, saying, "I'll eat by myself. You should sit down. What kind of behavior is it to stand here?"
As Zhou Hai spoke, he gestured for her to look at the people at the table and see who was standing there.
Zhang Fenfen ignored the fact that her bowl had been taken away and started eating in silence.
We can only eat so much meat during the Chinese New Year.
No, she couldn't eat this during the Lunar New Year before, so she has to eat it to her heart's content.
She was unusually generous today, and even took a moment to say to Zhizhi, "Sister-in-law, eat more, eat more!"
She suddenly realized that as long as she could please Zhizhi, she could live a life of luxury.
Because of her change, the New Year's Eve dinner went fairly well.
Zhou Lin's holiday is short, so he has to leave after the New Year.
Wu Caifeng quickly made steamed buns and fried meatballs for Zhizhi to take with her to Beijing to eat.
She made a lot more than usual, saying, "If you go to Beijing to pay New Year's visits, bring these meatballs for your parents to try. We don't have anything good at home."
As she spoke, she brought out another basket of eggs. "Take these eggs with you too. I collected them before the New Year."
"After the busy spring farming season is over, I'll go to the city and bring you some more."
Looking at the basket of eggs that the old lady had saved up, not eating a single one, Zhizhi said, "Mom, you keep them. We can buy them in the city, it's the same."
Wu Caifeng disagreed, saying, "Buying one will cost money, and there will be many more expenses after the baby is born. If you have something at home, just take it with you."
"By the way, you don't need to prepare the baby's diapers yourself. I'll make them at home when I have some free time and bring them with me."
Zhizhi didn't refuse again and thanked her generously. "Thank you, Mom. When you come to the city, I'll treat you to dinner at the State Guest Hotel," Zhizhi started making empty promises again.
These words pleased Wu Caifeng greatly. "Okay, okay..."
Zhou Lin left with Zhizhi when he was only in the third year of junior high school.
Zhou Lin was loading things into the car when Zhou Hai realized he was leaving and quickly left the yard, asking, "Are you leaving already?"
"Um!"
Why didn't you stay home for a couple more days?
"I can't take that much leave!"
Zhou Hai's lips moved again, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he only said, "Be careful on the road."
Zhou Lin nodded, "Mom's at home, so please take good care of her."
Zhou Hai nodded, "Don't worry!"
Zhou Lin patted him on the shoulder, and when he got into the car, he gave him a bag of things, "These are food that Zhizhi bought for Xiaobing."
Although Zhang Fenfen went too far, he felt more at ease with his older brother and mother at home.
Otherwise, if something happens to the old lady, there won't be anyone by her side.
With the food in hand, Zhang Fenfen came out with a smile and handed it to Zhizhi, saying, "Sister-in-law, come back often!"
Zhizhi can eat more meat now that she's back; after all, she's the commander's daughter now!
Zhizhi ignored her, waved to Wu Caifeng and Zhou Chan, and then closed the car window.
In the evening, they drove back to the military family compound.
Zhou Lin escorted her upstairs and then drove off to find the political commissar. Although he had already reported the scratches on the car by phone, he still needed to go and explain the situation now that he was back.
By the time I got home after everything was done, Zhizhi had already cooked the noodles.
Seeing him come in, I quickly said, "Go wash your hands, I made some noodles."
"I also made ham and cabbage soup."
Zhou Lin apologized, saying, "It took some time."
"Just finished making it, don't delay, quickly try it and see if mine tastes better or yours."
After washing his hands, Zhou Lin sat down, ate the noodles, and drank some soup. He immediately admitted, "You made it delicious."
Zhizhi said proudly, "Of course it's good, back in the day..."
Back in the day, Zhizhi quickly scooped a mouthful of soup into her mouth, then made a "baboon~" sound about her soup.
What similarities did she have with the original owner back then? Seriously, she almost gave herself away!
Zhou Lin frantically fanned her and asked, "Are you feeling better?"
Looking at the handsome face so close to hers, Zhizhi asked, "Would a kiss make it better?"
Zhou Lin “…”
"One more kiss, one more kiss!" Zhizhi stomped her feet happily under the table.
Zhou Lin blushed.
"Let's eat first."
"It's too hot. Let's eat later. Kiss me first, kiss me first," Zhizhi said, pushing her luck.
Zhou Lin “…”
As a result, Zhizhi happily ate her noodles while reminiscing, "Honey, you smell so good!"
Seeing how she ate, Zhou Lin couldn't help but suspect that the food smelled delicious.
Commander Zhou, whose sitting posture was very inconvenient, ate a meal while sitting awkwardly.
Unlike Zhizhi, who enjoyed a meal immensely.
——
After returning to her hometown, Zhizhi found it inconvenient to make phone calls to Beijing. So, as soon as she got back, she called Beijing to wish He Yuzhi and Wen Changyu a Happy New Year.
He Yuzhi kept asking on the phone if Jiangcheng was cold and if Zhizhi was used to the food.
Zhizhi was really not used to going back to her hometown, and there were a lot of things to do, but she didn't say it on the phone. Saying it would only make the elderly worry and wouldn't change anything.
So she said she was used to it, and that her mother-in-law had cooked a lot of delicious food for her.
“My mother-in-law also brought me a lot of food so I could take it to Beijing for you to eat!”
Hearing this, He Yuzhi was indeed relieved. "Then come over here, and have your dad arrange for someone to pick you up."
Zhizhi shook her head. "No need, no need, that's too much trouble. I'll just buy a sleeper berth and go. People have been very kind to me on the way."
"When are you coming?" He Yuzhi immediately asked.
The old lady missed her granddaughter terribly after only a little over ten days apart.
"I'll buy the tickets tomorrow, and I'll go take a look around the day after tomorrow."
"Okay, call me before you come, and I'll have your older brother pick you up from the station."
"Uh-huh!"
Zhizhi hung up the phone, looked at Zhou Lin sitting next to her, and said with a forced smile, "Hehe, I want to go see Grandma and the others..."
Although Zhou Lin was reluctant to part with her, he knew that Zhizhi would receive better care over there.
that is……
"I just canceled my leave..."
"It's alright, it's alright. When I came back last time, my dad arranged for someone I knew to help me. If I take that train again this time, they'll definitely remember me and take good care of me on the way. Besides, I'll stay in the carriage and not go out, so I'll be safe on the road. All you have to do is get me on the train."
She had everything arranged, so what could Zhou Lin say? He could only say, "I'll come see you when I have time."
"Ah, no need, no need, I'll be back in a few days."
"return?"
"You don't want me to come back?" Zhizhi immediately stared at him.
"No, I thought you wanted to live in Beijing and wouldn't be coming back for a while..."
"What? We're going to pay New Year's visits."
"Don't worry, I'll be back. I can't go to work that early."
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