Yan Rushan reluctantly left the Zhong family. Looking back at the brightly lit building, he sighed and thought that he should get married soon.
On the 29th day of the lunar year, Zhong Yuxiu took New Year gifts to meet Professor Ding and Principal Guo to wish them a happy new year in advance.
On New Year's Eve, Zhong Yuxiu was having breakfast when Song Man came to her house in person. Zhong Yuxiu was stunned and put down her chopsticks.
"Aunt Yan, why are you here? Have you had breakfast? I'll make you a bowl of noodles."
"Don't bother, I've already eaten." Song Man walked towards her.
Zhong Yuxiu invited him to sit down.
"Okay." After Song Man sat down, she looked at the person opposite her and said, "I heard from Dashan that you wanted to spend the New Year at home?"
"Yes." Zhong Yuxiu nodded slightly, then came back to her senses in an instant. "Thank you, Aunt Yan, for thinking of me. However, I am not married yet. It is not appropriate for me to go to your house for the New Year. I will go to you and Uncle Yan and Grandpa Yan to wish you a happy New Year on New Year's Day."
Song Man shook her head. "I don't care about that right now. It's so boring to celebrate the New Year alone. It's so much better to come home and celebrate with everyone. Your Uncle Yan mentioned it last night. He was worried you'd feel embarrassed, so he made me come today. Dashan looked a little strange when he got home yesterday. Yuxiu! You and Dashan are dating. His father and I are very optimistic about you two. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll be a family sooner or later. Don't be so formal."
It is not easy to rekindle a relationship that has become estranged.
"After Dashan returned, the old man asked him several times if he had upset you. The old man really likes you. We don't have many people in our family. All our relatives are in the countryside. With so few people, the New Year's celebrations haven't been very lively in previous years. One more person means more life, don't you think?"
Song Man appealed to people's emotions and reasoned with them. She said everything, yet people still didn't feel disgusted.
At this point, Zhong Yuxiu could not shirk responsibility. If she continued, she would not only be ungrateful, but also be pushing away people's kindness.
"Aunt Yan, thank you for taking this trip in person. I will listen to you."
"Good boy." Song Man smiled. "Don't worry, our Yan family doesn't have so many rules. Come to our house often and play."
Zhong Yuxiu nodded in agreement. Song Man smiled and talked to her for a long time before leaving.
Looking down at the clumped noodles, Zhong Yuxiu quickly finished them and said, "Goudan, I'm done."
"Yes, Master."
At noon, I planned to keep it simple and just eat something to fill my stomach; but unexpectedly, the New Year arrived as scheduled.
"Comrade Zhong, Happy New Year!"
Two guards came with Xi Nian.
"Happy New Year." Zhong Yuxiu smiled and ushered them into the hall, where they sat opposite each other. "Comrade Xi, please come in person."
Xi Nian smiled and shook his head slowly. "It's my duty to do this. I don't deserve your courtesy. I brought you the materials you requested. Would you like to take a look?"
"I trust Comrade Xi to do his job." Xi has been dealing with many scientific researchers for many years and has rich experience and a broad vision. "Goudan, take the things and pour Comrade Xi and the two guards a cup of tea to warm them up."
"Ding ding." Goudan walked to the guard who was carrying something and stopped, extending his robotic arm.
The two guards who followed were familiar with the Zhong family. They had been there twice to protect Xi Nian, so it was not the first time they saw Goudan. They were relatively calm and steady now. They handed the things to Goudan and resisted the urge to secretly look at him.
Goudan turned around and put the things next to Zhong Yuxiu, then went to the kitchen and poured out four cups of hot tea, placing one cup in front of each person.
"Cook a few more dishes." Zhong Yuxiu whispered the order after Goudan came to serve tea.
Goudan didn't respond. Since his master had specifically given the order in a low voice, he should remain silent.
After Goudan left, Zhong Yuxiu smiled and said, "Comrade Xi, it's almost noon. How about having lunch at my house today?"
"this........"
"You made a special trip to deliver something to me, so it's only natural that I should treat you to lunch. I'll inevitably have to trouble you again in the future, and if you don't stay, I won't dare to bother you again in the future." Zhong Yuxiu's expression faded a little.
The guest came to the house and left at noon; no matter how you look at it, it was the host's fault.
What's more, this person came specially to give her something.
Xi Nian chuckled helplessly, "It's my honor to have lunch with you. Your food is excellent, and Goudan's cooking skills are impeccable. I'm so lucky."
"Please." Zhong Yuxiu raised her teacup and offered a toast from afar.
"Please." Xi Nian smiled back.
The two took a sip of tea, and Xi Nianfang said, "Comrade Zhong, I have something to apologize to you for."
Zhong Yuxiu suppressed her confusion and waited for what was to come.
"I'm afraid your next batch of dividends will have to wait a few days, and will not be delivered to you until after the New Year. The overall settlement is still in progress in the past few days, and the specific amount is still unknown, so..."
Zhong Yuxiu put down her teacup, unconcerned. "It's okay, Comrade Xi, there's no need to apologize. This matter has little to do with you. I understand that everyone has different responsibilities. It's almost the New Year, and they're still settling accounts. I don't know if they can have a good New Year."
If you don’t finish your work before the New Year, you will be even busier after the New Year.
There will definitely be a holiday during the Chinese New Year every year, and it depends on whether the people who are doing the settlement can complete all the work before the New Year.
"Thank you for your understanding." Xi Nian smiled apologetically, his heartstrings loosening. "I'll send you the specific amount as soon as it's known."
The two talked for a while, and Goudan cooked three dishes, two of which were meat dishes, one was a vegetable dish, and he also stewed an egg custard. Together with the original three meat dishes, one vegetable dish and one soup, the meal was quite impressive for entertaining the guests.
Seeing Goudan bringing out the food, Zhong Yuxiu smiled and said, "Comrade Xi, please wash your hands and take a seat. You can have lunch."
"Sorry to bother you." Xi Nian led the guard to the bathroom, while Zhong Yuxiu went to the kitchen to wash her hands and helped Goudan bring all the dishes to the table.
After Xi Nian and others came out and walked into the dining room, they saw a table full of meat and vegetables.
"Comrade Xi, please take a seat. Comrades, please take a seat as well. Don't be shy. Just be casual now that you're here." Zhong Yuxiu made a casual gesture of invitation and sat down at the long table on the inside.
Xi Nian and two guards sat opposite her. Goudan brought bowls, chopsticks and rice. The two guards were reluctant to let go, so they ate two bowls of rice and then put it down.
Zhong Yuxiu knew they were not full as soon as she saw them. "Goudan, give the guests more food."
“Ding ding.”
Goudan did as he was told and filled the bowls of rice for the two guards and Xi Nian one by one.
"Don't be polite to me when you're here." Zhong Yuxiu didn't say it explicitly, but the two guards were deeply touched. Nowadays, no one can say that there is enough food in their home. Zhong Yuxiu could find out that they were not full and even let the robot add more food for them. She was very thoughtful and generous.
"Thank you, Comrade Zhong."
Zhong Yuxiu smiled. "You guys consume a lot of energy. How can you have the strength if you don't eat enough? This isn't the first time you've come to my house. You know how much Comrade Hao and Comrade Tian eat. The little you eat isn't even enough to fill their stomachs."
The two of them were surprised and smiled shyly.
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