Both of them were quite disappointed. They watched others eat with relish, but it wasn't the same when it came to their own mouths.
Having experienced hardship, Shi Tou ate everything, even though he didn't like it. He even ate what Liu Qiang had left over. Nowadays, leaving leftovers is shameful and would draw criticism from others.
"Second Uncle, do you still have any money?"
"What's wrong?"
"Let's go for a walk and see what fun things we can bring back for our brothers."
"Let's go for a walk." Stone also remembered that he needed to bring gifts for his family.
But what could be done at this point? Looking at Liu Qiang's disappointed face, Shi Tou was helpless.
"Let's go to the train station and see, maybe they'll have some there."
The father and son went back to the train station and walked around for a while. Shi Tou bought more than ten handkerchiefs, all of which were embroidered here. They didn't look very nice, but they could be considered local specialties, right?
Liu Qiang bought nothing.
"It's alright. When we get to your third aunt's place, your third uncle will take you to buy it. He's been there a long time, so he'll definitely know how."
"Well, that's the only way. I don't know what my brothers like."
The father and son stayed in the waiting hall and waited for more than two hours before they finally boarded the train.
Zhang Hongmei finally met Annie. She received a notification that morning that the plane had already taken off from G City.
Today is Sunday, and I have to go to school tomorrow. No, this won't do. Annie and the others can't stay too long either.
After thinking about it, I dialed Kong Mingde's number.
"Uncle Kong, I need to ask for leave. I won't go until the holiday starts."
Kong Mingde was startled. "What's wrong?" he asked unconsciously, raising his voice.
"It's nothing, it's just that my friends from the US came, and my goddaughter also came."
"Okay, I'll arrange for the other teachers to cover the classes. The three of us should also see our granddaughter, shouldn't we?"
“Sure, my daughter speaks Chinese. Just wait for my call.”
"Okay, I'll take care of things here."
Zhang Hongmei happily hung up the phone; it was finally almost here.
I quickly packed my things, then remembered Zhou Shixiong's cook. I thought it best not to tell him, but he would probably find out anyway.
He sat down again and dialed Zhang Shouyi's number.
"Brother Zhang, should I tell Zhou Shixiong about Annie's visit?"
"It doesn't matter, what's wrong?"
"I want to use his chef. I'm determined to make sure Annie has her fill of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."
"Haha, my wife, you've really gone all out this time. You should go and tell Zhou Shixiong, maybe Annie will even get a gift."
"Okay, I'll go right away. You can't be late today. Also, have Xiao Li pick up Grandpa, Dad, and Zhenye right away."
"Yes, wife, I'll get right away. I promise I won't be late."
Zhang Hongmei immediately got up and hurriedly went to Zhou Shixiong's house.
"Uncle, can I borrow your cook for a while?"
"Sure, whichever one you like is fine. What's up?"
"Uncle, my goddaughter from the US is here, and I want the chef who makes Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."
"Okay, he can follow you from now on."
"No way, you don't have any left here. I'll just come here to eat often from now on, and it'll save my family money."
"You! Your goddaughter is a foreigner, isn't she?"
"Yes, that's why we can't get into the compound."
"Okay, I'll go over for dinner the day after tomorrow. I have to see him."
"That's a blessing for her."
"Chang'en, tell Lin Jiawang to go with Hongmei."
Zhang Hongmei returned with Chef Lin, while Lu Jing had already packed her things and set off with four bodyguards and the chef.
Fuzeyuan had already been prepared. Chef Lin went straight into the kitchen to prepare, bringing all the ingredients with him.
Preparations are underway here, and Carlos and his son on the plane are also very excited.
Wang Zining, in particular, didn't come with her parents this time, and felt like a bird that had been released from its cage.
"Annie, do you think Sister Hongmei will be very surprised when she sees me?"
"Of course, Mom will be terrified to see you and Daniel."
"Hehe, that's exactly the effect I wanted."
Carlos looked at the three children, but his mind was on Zhenye and the other three. He wondered how they were doing. They were all nine years old. Annie and Daniel had changed so much. He wondered how the four little ones he hadn't seen for so many years were doing.
Xiao Li went up the mountain and went straight to Gu Chuanming. "Chief, Madam called and wants you all to go back. Miss Anne from abroad has arrived."
"Alright, Chengzi. Go and inform the four of them."
Then, half an hour later, both cars came down the mountain at the same time.
Xiao Li brought over four young masters, said goodbye to Zhang Hongmei, and left, as the leader would be arriving soon.
The four children sat around Zhang Hongmei, chatting amongst themselves.
The two elderly people went back to their room to change their clothes. "Mom, is it only my sister who came?"
"Yes, and your godfather has also come."
"Hehe, Mom, you're always so excited. Dad's going to get jealous again," Zhang Weiyu teased Zhang Hongmei with a laugh.
"Go, you all hurry up and change your clothes. Don't you remember your sister? She's so beautiful."
"Mom, you're making us feel rejected."
"I was hoping for a daughter, but who knew you'd all be boys?"
The four of them stared at their mother speechlessly; they were truly being disliked.
Zhenye stood up and said, "Let's go, hurry up and change your clothes. We, as the younger brothers, have to welcome our young lady."
"Yes, you'll be welcoming your sister in a little while."
The four brothers went back to their rooms. "Eldest brother, this sister is more important to Mom than us," Gu Yaozu said helplessly to his three older brothers.
"Little Si, if you were a girl, you would definitely be more valued than your sister."
"Third brother, you're actually more like a girl." Zhang Ruifeng teased his third brother. All four of them had celebrated their eighth birthdays and were now turning nine. Wei Yu was even more refined now, and even the girls on the mountain weren't as pretty as him.
"Hehe, a girl? I still think a boy is better. Second brother, you can be a girl too."
"Alright, hurry back to your room to wash up and change, or Mom will get angry if it gets late."
The four men moved very quickly; they were under military-style management.
Zhang Hongmei looked at her four handsome sons, who were only slightly shorter than her, standing beside her, and felt extremely proud.
"Hehe, Hongmei, sons are the best. They'll bring you wives in the future, that's true happiness." Gu Chuanming looked at his four darlings, feeling utterly content.
Zhang Xingguo laughed and said, "Yes, bringing your wife and children is true happiness. But a family should have at least three children."
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