Professionals always achieve twice the result with half the effort.
When Xia Lan arrived with their lunch, she saw the drawings Cao Ming had made and stared in shock.
When Cao Ming saw Xia Lan staring at his drawings, he couldn't help but lower his head guiltily.
I wonder if I drew it badly.
"Did I draw something wrong? If I drew something wrong, tell me and I'll fix it right away."
Cao Ming said cautiously.
"Your drawing is more than just bad; it's absolutely amazing. Compared to yours, mine is practically a child's drawing."
Without comparison, Xia Lan didn't realize how good her painting was. She had thought she was quite good, but now, after comparing it to others, the difference was more than just a tiny bit.
She was like someone trying to teach a master craftsman how to draw a skillful picture in front of an expert; it was a wonder they could even understand her drawings.
"No, no, your drawing is already very good."
Cao Ming quickly praised Xia Lan, saying that although her drawings were not entirely accurate, they were still very well done.
"Now I can really let go..."
Xia Lan said happily, staring at Cao Ming's drawing paper. Not only did he perfectly replicate her design, but he also drew it much more accurately than she had.
That's amazing!
If this were in modern times, he'd definitely be a big shot.
"You've almost finished drawing, come and eat! The food is delicious today."
Xia Lan said happily, and quickly invited everyone to come and eat.
Ma Sheng and the others gathered around, their eyes widening in shock as they looked at the dishes Xia Lan had brought.
"This is too much! We don't need to eat so well. Just buy us a steamed bun."
Ma Sheng was also taken aback; there was braised pork, scrambled eggs, and quite a few other dishes...
This...this...
This is too lavish.
"Please eat! This was made by my mom."
Xia Lan chuckled. She told Xiao Yuqin about their situation, and Xiao Yuqin immediately prepared so many dishes for lunch.
She was just a tool for serving food.
"Thank you so much..."
Looking at the dishes in front of them, Ma Sheng and the others were reluctant to take a bite.
"Don't be shy, you have to eat! How can you have the energy to work if you don't eat your fill, right?"
Xia Lan smiled.
"Then... shall we all get started?"
Since Xia Lan had said that, Ma Sheng, Cao Ming, and the others exchanged glances and reached for their chopsticks.
"Hmm!"
"This dish..."
"Isn't this delicious?"
"this……"
"Ugh!!"
A group of grown men ate so much they couldn't stop, practically burying their heads in the food.
"It tastes good, right? This is what my mom cooks!"
Xia Lan gave them a thumbs up, and seeing their reaction, they were completely won over by Xiao Yuqin's cooking skills.
"I've never eaten anything this delicious!"
Ma Sheng immediately looked up and said.
Without exception, all the dishes they brought were devoured.
Xia Lan smiled contentedly and prepared to go back with the empty box.
"Leave the cleaning of these boxes to me!"
Ma Sheng quickly snatched it back, preventing Xia Lan from helping them clean up.
After the men finished eating, they went to a tap and washed all the boxes before returning them to Xia Lan.
Xia Lan smiled and went home with the empty box.
"Brothers, we've eaten our fill, let's get to work! We can't let Comrade Xia Lan down!"
Cao Ming addressed the crowd earnestly.
"yes!"
The crowd answered loudly.
Everyone started doing their own thing. They had no way to repay Xia Lan, so they could only do their jobs well and give her the best possible answer.
When Xia Lan returned home, Xiao Yuqin had just finished putting her two children down for a nap when she saw Xia Lan carrying an empty box.
"Look at Mom! I told you no one could resist your cooking!"
Xia Lan smiled confidently, while Xiao Yuqin chuckled softly.
"Give it to me, I'll wash it, I need it this afternoon."
Xiao Yuqin felt a great sense of accomplishment.
"No need, Mom, they've already washed them clean."
Xia Lan opened the box and showed Xiao Yuqin how clean they were.
Xiao Yuqin nodded in satisfaction.
"It is indeed quite clean."
"Alright, Mom, go and rest!"
Xia Lan smiled at Xiao Yuqin.
"What do I have to be tired about? You're the one who's the most tired."
Xiao Yuqin looked at Xia Lan with heartache. During Qin Yu's absence, Xia Lan had been keeping herself extremely busy, just to avoid thinking about Qin Yu.
Looking at her like this, Xiao Yuqin was reminded of her own past.
Back then, she also gazed at him expectantly, afraid that if she had any free time, she would miss him and make herself extremely busy.
I'm too busy to think about him.
"I'm not tired, Mom. I have something to do, I'm going out for a bit."
Xia Lan shook her head and chuckled softly.
Where are you headed this time?
Seeing that Xia Lan was about to go out again, Xiao Yuqin asked worriedly.
"Someone has contacted me to discuss a collaboration."
Xia Lan smiled.
Xiao Yuqin watched Xia Lan's retreating figure.
When Qin Yu was around, Xia Lan was like a spoiled, clueless, and naive girl.
With Qin Yu gone, Xia Lan has completely changed. She is no longer the cute, spoiled girl, but a shrewd, capable, and independent woman.
It seems she has put away all her innocence, naivety, and cuteness.
"Why!"
Xiao Yuqin sighed softly, looking at Xia Lan now, but she missed the carefree Xia Lan of the past who used to act coquettishly towards Qin Yu.
Xia Lan arrived at the inner room of the state-run restaurant as promised. It was like a private room. When she opened the door, she saw a man leisurely drinking tea.
"Comrade Xia Lan?"
Chen Qing looked at Xia Lan and a smile played on his lips.
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