"It's because they are all scholars who have returned from studying abroad. A few years ago, their whole family was sent to the countryside and they suffered a lot. My godfather almost didn't come back." Qiao Mo sighed.
Kang Yue also recalled her own family's experience: "Those few days were quite chaotic, but fortunately they all returned safely. The days ahead will be better and better."
"Isn't Mingyuan in the same educated youth camp as you? Why don't they know your godparents?" Ji Ying suddenly asked.
Qiao Mo glanced at her and said calmly, "My godfather and his family aren't in Dongshan Village, where we went to the countryside, but in Xishan Village next door. I met them when I was visiting fellow villagers in Xishan Village."
"You two are really destined to be together." Ji Ying wanted to say something, but Kang Weimin gave her a few glances, so she could only say it awkwardly.
“It’s fate indeed.”
"Xiao Qiao is a kind-hearted child." Mrs. Kang immediately understood what was going on. How could two scholars, who were barely able to even tie a chicken, live after being sent to the countryside?
As they were talking, Aunt Wu had already prepared the meal and the old lady invited everyone to the restaurant.
The lunch was very sumptuous. There were not only fish, meat and shrimp, but also a plate of boiled beef and spicy hairy crab. The staple food was rice, and the snack was fried steamed buns. In addition, there were also white wine and red wine, both of which were well-known brands of that era.
"The men in our family all like to drink white wine, so red wine is the task of us female comrades." Wang Meilan took out a few high-heeled glasses and poured half a glass of red wine for each of the female compatriots.
"Xiao Qiao, I heard you like spicy food, so Grandma asked Aunt Wu to add some chili peppers when she cooked the beef and shrimp. I hope you like it." Wang Meilan picked up a braised prawn for Qiao Mo. "I heard red wine and seafood are a perfect match. Xiao Qiao, try Aunt Wu's cooking."
"Thank you, I can do it myself." Qiao Mo smiled at her gratefully.
"This is the best way. You can eat whatever you like." Wang Meilan nodded.
Lunch ended in a harmonious atmosphere, and everyone moved to the main room to drink tea and chat together.
"Xiao Qiao, although Mingyuan is a student, he also has a job to do. He doesn't have time to accompany you even on holidays. I hope you can be more considerate of him." Mrs. Kang felt sorry for her grandson because he had to take care of his research work in addition to going to school. He didn't even have time to go shopping with his girlfriend.
"Grandma Kang, we are still young, and studying and working are the right things to do." Qiao Mo said that she did not mind these things. She was a very independent person and did not want to become conjoined twins once she fell in love.
"Grandma, Momo is also very busy. In her spare time, she not only learns German and French with her godmother, but also helps the publishing house translate books." Kang Mingyuan said proudly.
"That's amazing." Kang Yue gave her a thumbs up.
"There's nothing I can do. My godmother has high requirements." Qiao Mo said with a wry smile.
"A loving mother will plan for her son in the long run. She is doing this for you." Old Mrs. Kang nodded. It seemed that her godfather and godmother really treated her as their own daughter.
"Grandma Kang is right. My godmother said that having many skills is always a burden. I should learn as much as I can now. It will always be useful in the future."
"If your godmother treats you like this, wouldn't her expectations of your two brothers be even higher?" Kang Yue asked curiously.
"It's not so bad. They've been studying with my godparents since they were young. They're much better than me. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to successfully get into a key university after wasting so many years in the countryside."
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