"Hold on tight, honey, there's a hole ahead."
Gu An'an couldn't hold back any longer, and pinched his waist much harder than before, "I think you're out of your mind. Ride your bike properly, or I'll go back and tell your son and daughter on you, and they'll ignore you."
Hearing this, Xiao Yuheng could only give up his idea of teasing his wife. He knew that his relationship with the two kids at home had only just improved, and if his wife went back and complained, the two little ones would definitely ignore him again.
Sigh! Life is indeed quite difficult for those at the very bottom of the social ladder.
However, this thought only crossed his mind once, and then he began to enjoy his time with his partner again.
Xiao Yuheng took Gu An'an to a private restaurant, which he had learned about from his comrades. It was not open to the public unless introduced by an acquaintance.
"The chef here is from a family that served as imperial chefs. The food is very good. You should try it later. If you like it, I'll bring you here again next time."
While they were talking, Xiao Yuheng knocked on the door of a large courtyard. After a while, the door opened, and a short-haired woman poked her head out and asked warily, "Who are you looking for?"
“I’m a friend from Yucheng, and I’m here to see Master Zhao.”
Upon hearing Yu Cheng's name, the woman's tension finally subsided. "Oh, so you're a friend from Xiaocheng. Come in, come in quickly."
This house is in a remote location. It was built by Mr. Zhao's grandfather. He liked quiet and enjoyed cooking at home by himself. Unexpectedly, this secluded place gave them a chance to breathe in the past few years.
Although they have been doing business with familiar customers all these years, Master Zhao's excellent skills have earned them enough to live on.
Stepping into the courtyard, Gu An'an was even more captivated. Compared to those large courtyard houses, his courtyard wasn't very big, but the furnishings inside were truly exquisite.
The woman led them to the kitchen and said to a row of food, "These are the dishes for today. Take a look and see what you would like to eat."
After the resumption of the college entrance examination, various controls were relaxed, including at their private restaurant, so now they have a wider variety of dishes.
A year earlier, you would have to eat whatever was available that day.
Fortunately, people these days aren't picky eaters, and the food really does taste good, so there haven't been any complaints.
What would you like to eat?
Gu An'an ordered a few dishes and asked what flavors they would be. She had heard that Chef Zhao was skilled in all kinds of cuisines, so Gu An'an started ordering.
The woman was not displeased at all, and carefully noted them down before escorting them to the "private room".
"Business is pretty good."
On her way to the "private room", Gu An'an noticed that several partitioned rooms were occupied by people.
"Yes, I heard from Yu Cheng that the couple has been running the business for several years and it has never been bad."
"It seems the craftsmanship is really good; I'm suddenly looking forward to it."
Both of them had a good appetite and ordered four dishes and a soup. When the first dish was served, Gu An'an's eyes lit up.
"It really is delicious."
"Eat more if you like it."
Throughout the meal, Xiao Yuheng took care of Gu An'an. Only after Gu An'an had almost finished eating did he speed up his eating and finish all the leftovers.
After finishing their meal, Xiao Yuheng paid the bill. The food here was a bit more expensive than at state-run restaurants, but both of them felt it was worth the price.
"Next time, let's bring our family to eat here."
"Okay, come and eat if you want. Your husband can afford to pay for a few meals."
Just as the two were chatting and laughing and preparing to leave, the door of the next private room opened, and a man and a woman came out, also talking quietly to each other.
But when the boy saw Gu An'an's face clearly, he immediately distanced himself from the girl and turned his head slightly to the side.
If he hadn't made such big movements, Gu An'an wouldn't have noticed him at all, but now it's hard for her not to notice him even if she wanted to.
Turning her head, she saw a familiar face, but if asked who it was, she couldn't really say; she only knew they were from the same school.
"What's wrong?"
Xiao Yuheng's gaze swept over the boy a few times, and only looked away after finding no threat.
"fine."
The two left immediately; what's the point of having a random, inexplicable person?
In the afternoon, the two not only watched a movie, but also strolled around the streets. Seeing people carrying loads on shoulder poles on both sides of the road, Gu An'an guessed their identities.
Although they haven't chosen a fixed stall to sell their goods yet, the fact that no one comes to them when they wander the streets carrying their loads is enough to show that the atmosphere is gradually improving.
"I heard there are places in the south where you can do business."
"Yes, things are gradually starting to ease up, and people's lives will get better and better."
When the two returned home, the two children had already finished school.
"Grandma, where did Daddy take Mommy? Why aren't they back yet?"
Xiao's mother held the two children and said, "Grandma doesn't know about this. Dad finally has some time, so he definitely wants to take Mom out for some fun. Otherwise, Mom is either in class or working every day, and she can't keep up, right?"
The two little ones were initially complaining in their hearts that Xiao Yuheng was trying to steal their mother away from them again, but after hearing what their grandmother said, they realized that it made sense.
"Yes, Mom works so hard. I wish my sister and I could grow up quickly and earn money, so Mom wouldn't have to work so hard."
That's what they said, but the occasional glances they gave toward the door betrayed their longing for each other.
When the couple appeared, the two ran over to them as fast as they could.
"Mom, where did Dad take you to play?"
Gu An'an held her daughter in her arms; indeed, holding her sweet and soft daughter was the most comfortable thing to do.
"Dad took Mom out for dinner and a movie. Mom found a really good restaurant today, and she'll take you there next time."
Before Da Bao could speak, Er Bao chimed in, "No wonder Mom smells so meaty. After eating fish, it tastes like pork intestines and braised pork."
Gu An'an: ...This child really has a nose like a dog. Even after half a day, he can still smell what she ate for lunch.
"Old Xiao, does your unit need a dog with a nose like this? Why don't you stop him from studying and send him on a mission with you instead?"
"We do need warriors with keen senses of smell, but they can't just smell food; they also need to be able to distinguish the smells of other items."
Gu An'an glanced at her son and said, "Forget it, I'll raise you for a few more years. Otherwise, when you go on missions, all you'll do is smell what the other team ate for their last meal. I'm afraid you'll drive your teammates crazy."
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