"Thank you, sister-in-law." Yan Guofeng said this, and Yan Ruhai just listened. According to his analysis, it was impossible for Grandpa to ask for leave for him. Brother was a businessman and didn't have many connections in the system. It was impossible for him to ask for leave at the military research institute. It must be sister-in-law. Sister-in-law had extensive connections and was a talent that major research institutes were vying for. Her words were more effective than anyone else's.
Zhong Yuxiu chuckled. "You're welcome. It's just a matter of a word. And the leader needs to give in. Otherwise, you won't be able to come back."
"No matter what, I have to thank my sister-in-law for allowing me to go home." Only when you leave home do you realize how good home is. How many people who work away from home don't want to go home?
"Eat! If you keep talking, the food will get cold."
With Old Master Yan and Principal Xu taking the lead in picking up their chopsticks, the others followed suit; the group ate and drank happily.
After the meal, Yan Ruhai sighed and slumped on the sofa, which prompted a scolding from Yan Guofeng.
"You should sit properly and stand properly. Look at what you have become."
Yan Ruhai looked left and right. Compared to where his brother was sitting, his sister-in-law was leaning on the sofa, not far away from him. Why did they say he was the only one?
"Grandpa, the food at home is so delicious that I couldn't help but eat too much." Yan Ruhai was never afraid to flatter or beg for mercy in front of his family.
"You should sit down properly, though." Yan Guofeng glared at him, then turned away and ignored him. His grandson had finally come home, so there was no need to get all worked up over a trivial matter. "Comrade Wang, bring some tea."
Wang Daya agreed, put the dishes into the kitchen, and made some tea and brought it over; everyone had a cup of tea, and she went back to work.
Yan Guofeng said, "Principal Xu, drink some tea to clear your stomach. I'm a rough man and don't know how to appreciate tea, but I know that drinking tea is good for your stomach and can clear away greasy smells."
"Indeed, no matter why you drink tea, the ultimate goal is to maintain good health."
The two chatted, and Zhong Yuxiu was occasionally pulled over to talk a few words. It was almost afternoon, and Principal Xu had to be busy returning to school, so he had to say goodbye.
"Teacher, can you go back to school now?" Without a nap, how can you have the energy and spirit to do so?
Principal Xu said, "That's fine. There are only two classes this afternoon, and you can go home after that. If you rush back now, you'll be in time for class."
"Well, please drive slowly." Zhong Yuxiu turned around and took out the prepared return gift, which was tea and repair fluid, and handed it to him. "Teacher, this is filled with repair fluid. Take it immediately after you get home. Then soak it in hot water to maximize the effectiveness of the repair fluid. It may remove impurities. Just take a bath. Don't worry."
"I see. You're becoming more and more talkative."
Principal Xu took his things, said goodbye to Yan Guofeng, and was personally escorted out by Yan Rushan and Zhong Yuxiu.
Looking at the teacher's receding figure, Zhong Yuxiu said, "The teacher is already an elderly man, yet he still insists on working at his post. If his health didn't allow it, he would probably have stayed at his post forever."
Principal Xu's health had not been very good two years ago. If it hadn't been for the repair fluid, he would have collapsed long ago. Now, she was afraid that after taking the repair fluid, the teachers would get better and be reluctant to leave their posts.
"Don't worry about it. The teacher is too old to stay in his post forever. Now that he's planning to retire and his health has improved, he won't keep the position forever." Yan Rushan is very clear about this. "Talent emerges from generation to generation. When the older generation retires, the next generation will take over."
Zhong Yuxiu glanced at him and said, "That's a nice thought, but I'm afraid the teacher can't let go of his work."
"Give him more advice when you have the chance."
"Yeah." The two returned to the hall. Yan Guofeng glanced at them and said, "You two should take a nap. Xiao Hai will sleep with me."
There really was no extra room in the house for people to live in. After Yan Ruhai came back, no one lived in the Yan family's house, so they only asked Wang Daya and Gong Zhaodi to clean it regularly. With less popularity, it was better for Yan Ruhai to stay here than to let him go back.
"You've thought it through." Zhong Yuxiu had no objection, but Yan Rushan had an even better opinion.
"Sister-in-law, what are we having for dinner? I'm going back to the institute after dinner. I want to try your beef sauce and pork and mushroom sauce."
Yan Guofeng smiled and said, "You only know how to eat. Every time you come back, your sister-in-law will give you so much food."
"Well, I'll give you the money and the ticket, isn't that enough? I just like this. I can't get the same taste anywhere else. Sister-in-law, will you please have pity on me?"
Even acting like a spoiled child was enough. Zhong Yuxiu laughed and shook her head, "Alright, go ask Aunt Wang if you can buy some beef. If you can, give her a little more money and Aunt Wang will make the sauce for you."
"Sister-in-law, you're so kind." Yan Ruhai hurriedly got up and rushed to the kitchen. "Auntie Wang, are you done?"
"Not yet. Comrade Xiao Yan, is there anything?" Wang Daya asked, turning around.
Yan Ruhai said jokingly, "Auntie Wang, can I buy beef, pork, and mushrooms outside? I'm craving the beef sauce and pork and mushroom sauce you make. I miss it so much at the institute. Without the sauce, I'd skip two bowls of rice."
"Beef is hard to buy, but pork and mushrooms are easy to buy." Wang Daya didn't look up this time, but lowered her head to wash the dishes.
"If we don't have beef, pork will be fine. Can you make more for me?"
Wang Daya nodded. "Okay! I have nothing to do during lunch, so I'll go to the market and see if there's beef. If there's any, I'll buy some and make the sauce for you. If not, there's nothing I can do."
"Okay, okay, thank you, Auntie Wang." Yan Ruhai took out seven or eight big unity notes and stuffed them into Wang Daya's pockets. "Auntie Wang, thank you for your trouble. Take this money. The extra money will be considered your hard work fee. If there is less money, come back and tell me, and I will give you more."
Wang Daya did not refuse. Although she worked in the Zhong family and Yan Ruhai was also a member of Comrade Zhong Yuxiu's family, their main task was to take care of Comrade Zhong. It was naturally best if Yan Ruhai could be so knowledgeable and understanding.
"I don't want any of your extra stuff. I'll buy you all of it as meat and mushrooms."
"It's up to you. I have to leave after dinner tonight, so please prepare it in advance." Yan Ruhai said and went out.
Wang Daya put the money in her pocket and looked at Gu Lingguo. "Comrade Gu, Comrade Fang, Comrade Zhong won't be going out this afternoon. Can you come with me to the market? I'll buy some more meat to make sauce. Comrade Zhong also likes it."
However, I rarely make it on weekdays. While I’m making the sauce for Yan Ruhai, I make more and keep some at home. Whether I eat it in steamed buns in the morning or mix it with rice on weekdays, it’s very delicious.
"Okay, pack up and go."
Four people cleaned the kitchen very quickly and finished in just ten minutes.
After cleaning up the kitchen, Wang Daya and Gong Zhaodi prepared three more bottles of milk and came out with Gu Lingguo and the others.
Yan Rushan and Zhong Yuxiu had gone upstairs for a nap, but Yan Guofeng and Yan Ruhai were still downstairs; they were responsible for looking after the children. The three little ones had not had their milk yet, and Yan Guofeng would have to wait until they had eaten and fallen asleep before he would go back to his room for a nap.
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