"Comrade Zhong, you're up now. Breakfast is warming in the steamer. You can take it out and eat it. Do you need us to bring it to you?" Gu Lingguo asked.
"No, thank you." He walked to the stove and opened the steamer lid. "Today's breakfast is very sumptuous!"
It is not clear porridge, but porridge cooked with red beans, coix seed, oats, red dates, and wolfberries. There are many varieties; small steamed buns, a small cold dish, and minced meat and egg custard for the children.
Gu Lingguo turned his head and smiled, "Feng Zheng has done a good job. Since he came, our meals have improved. If we continue to eat like this, Comrade Fang and I will probably gain a few more pounds."
"Don't worry, you guys exercise every day! You won't get fat." Zhong Yuxiu chuckled as she took out the bowls of porridge from the steamer, took out the small buns and steamed buns, and placed them on the stove, then closed the lid again. "Kids, didn't you have breakfast? The egg custard and minced meat are still there."
The steamer contained not only her breakfast, but also six bowls of complementary food; three bowls of minced meat and three bowls of egg custard, just enough for all three children.
Fang Guozhong nodded, "They had milk powder this morning, no solid food."
"Is that so?" Zhong Yuxiu nodded in understanding, and put the bowl of porridge in one hand and the steamed buns in the other on the small table in the kitchen. This small table is used to cut vegetables and prepare ingredients. It is also possible to have a meal here from time to time on weekdays.
After breakfast, Zhong Yuxiu no longer felt hungry, so she packed up her things and left with satisfaction.
"Have you eaten?" Yan Guofeng looked up at her as she just walked to the sofa.
Zhong Yuxiu nodded. "Yes, Grandpa, how was your breakfast?"
"good."
"I see they have prepared a lot of ingredients, including rabbit. I wonder whether it will be eaten cold or fried. There are also bullfrogs. They should be able to make a big dish." Most of the ingredients prepared by Feng Zheng and others were according to her preferences.
Yan Guofeng nodded. "I know. Dashan reminded them before he left, asking them to remember to prepare more of your favorite foods. He also specially sent some bullfrogs over this morning, just so you could eat more."
"I have a good appetite and can eat without the bullfrog."
Yan Guofeng: ...I suddenly feel a little sorry for my eldest grandson.
Zhong Yuxiu continued, "Why didn't you ask Rushan to send some of your favorite food over? It's been a bit hot these past couple of days, and it seems your appetite has decreased."
"It's okay. Anyway, I eat more than before." It's normal to have no appetite when the weather is hot.
"Then let them make an appetizer?"
This time Yan Guofeng did not refuse. He appreciated his granddaughter-in-law's kindness; mainly because he also wanted to eat some appetizers. Eating cold dishes as an appetizer in summer is a habit of most people, and Yan Guofeng is no exception.
Zhong Yuxiu sat down on the sofa, and before her butt could even get comfortable, the three fat boys reached out for a hug. She was warm-hearted and funny, so she walked up to the old man and took the fat boy Li Ming from his arms, ignoring the other two who wanted to pounce on her. The two boys pursed their lips, and their eyes were instantly filled with moisture.
"Comrade Zhong, they also want you to hold them." Gong Zhaodi felt sorry for the children after all. After all, she had been taking care of them since they were born. How could she bear to let them suffer such a big grievance?
Wang Daya glanced at her unhappily and said, "Let's take the children for a walk outside. Comrade Zhong is alone. No matter how strong he is, he can't hold three children at once." The three children were all chubby and of similar size. Could one hold them all in one arm and coax them?
Gong Zhaodi's face froze, and she didn't say anything else. She lowered her head and coaxed Li Zhen in her arms.
Wang Daya continued, "Comrade Zhong, you just had a meal. Would you like to go out for a walk together to help digest the food?"
"Okay." Zhong Yuxiu turned around and asked, "Grandpa, are you going?"
"go."
Yan Guofeng went along with everyone. The four of them, plus their three children, walked along a small forest path. As they crossed the path and reached a road wide enough for cars, more and more people gathered. Those who were supposed to work in the compound had already gone. Those who weren't were the elderly, women at home with their children, and their children. Where there were people, there was noise, and with more children, the noise was even louder.
An old man among these people saw Yan Guofeng and waved at him.
"Old Yan, here, come and sit down."
Yan Guofeng also noticed the person waving and responded with a smile. He then lowered his head and said to Zhong Yuxiu, "Yuxiu, let's go over and have a seat. That old man is my old leader. He retired before me and is still in good health. The other one is also a retired veteran cadre from the compound. You can meet them together."
"become."
Zhong Yuxiu looked at the two people in the pavilion and nodded. Yan Guofeng led the people to a pavilion not far away. When they arrived at the place, the two old men in the pavilion laughed.
"Old Yan! Long time no see. I heard your eldest grandson took you to the countryside?" The person who asked first was the old man who waved before. Although the old man had completely white hair and wrinkled dark skin, he was in good spirits.
The other one was a little better, but also a medium wheat color.
Yan Guofeng said cheerfully, "Isn't this just filial piety from my eldest grandson and his wife? They sympathized with me, a retired grandfather with nothing to do, and worried that I'd be too bored in the compound. They took me to live in the countryside for a while. You know what, the air in the countryside is good, and it's comfortable to live there. When I have free time, I can go out and talk to the villagers and walk around the fields together. It's so relaxing."
The two old men's smiles froze, but Yan Guofeng didn't stop yet and sat down on the stone bench in front of the stone table. He continued to play the flute for a while, and finally stopped proudly when he was satisfied.
The corner of the black-faced old man's mouth twitched slightly, his eyes flickering slightly, "You are so lucky, old man. No matter how hard and tiring it was before, you finally managed to raise a son and a grandson. In the past, we saw you raising your son alone, and later you had to raise two grandsons. We old guys all say that it has not been easy for you."
That was in the past.
Looking at it again today, it is they who have had a hard time, not him, Yan Guofeng.
For the elderly whose children and grandchildren are not at home, Yan Guofeng is just showing off nakedly, and his hatred is full.
It’s so difficult to live a peaceful life.
"Old Yan will have good fortune in the future." Another old man also spoke.
"We are so worried. Our son hasn't been home for years. We can't even see our grandson, let alone our great-grandson, who doesn't come home all year round."
The dark-faced old man looked worried. The only way for him to contact his children and grandchildren was by phone. He had long stopped using letters; the main reason was that it took too long to get back and forth, while on the phone at least he could talk immediately.
"How can my little blessing compare to yours, old leader? Your family has many descendants, not as many as mine!" After showing off, Yan Guofeng saw the worry between the brows of the two people opposite him. He didn't want to be too excessive, so he comforted them: "Look at my Yan family. My branch has only one son, but two grandsons. The eldest grandson didn't join the army, so he couldn't inherit the family business. The younger grandson is in the army, but he joined the research institute. At least you two have grandchildren to use."
It has to be said that it is a pity for Yan Guofeng that there is no grandchildren to inherit his mantle.
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