"Dad, it was Grandpa Commander who picked us up. Mom said she'll take us out to eat later!"
"Dad, we're not sick. Please take care of yourself!"
"Grandpa and Grandma are doing well; they're chatting and having tea with the Chief Grandpa right now!"
...
Listening to the children's chattering on the phone, Chen Jianguo, who had been carrying two bags, finally let them go.
"Niu Niu's phone number, give it to your mom!"
Niu Niu obediently handed the phone to her mother, Su Xia, who took it. "What's wrong?"
"Are you tired, Chen Jianguo?"
"It's alright. With Niu Niu and Da Bao helping out, it's still bearable!"
Chen Jianguo nodded, "If you need anything, go to the old commander. Don't try to be brave on your own!"
Su Xia rolled her eyes, waved to the children to shoo them away, and Niu Niu and Da Bao led their younger siblings out.
After the children left, Su Xia said, "They're so old, and you're so shameless, causing them trouble!"
Ha ha....
Chen Jianguo chuckled, "Wife, believe it or not, if we don't go to him, the old man won't be happy!"
Su Xia's lips twitched. "Oh, right, I brought money from home with me this time. If there's a suitable yard, I might buy it?"
Chen Jianguo paused, staring at the microphone in disbelief, before finally saying, "Fine, you just wait and see!"
Su Xia snorted, "You'll definitely thank me later!"
"Wife, I am so grateful to you right now, no need for anything else!"
"Really? You're even more grateful to me after releasing Namna!"
"Wife, you must miss me!"
"Okay, I know, stop nagging!"
After hanging up the phone, Su Xia held her flushed cheeks and stayed there for a long time before going out.
This courtyard belongs to the old man; it has three main rooms and an east wing.
The room is a kitchen and living room, and the bedroom has a bed, a desk and a chair, and nothing else.
There was a well in the yard. Su Xia turned on the tap, and water slowly flowed out.
If there's one here, then the one in their yard works.
Old Man Yi was talking animatedly about all the famous places in Beijing.
"Brother, can we see that old man?" Mr. and Mrs. Chen looked at him expectantly.
Old Man Yi shook his head. "Don't even mention you, I've never seen it myself. I saw it from afar back then, but it's impossible to see it clearly now!"
"Besides, I'm not in good health, and nowadays I rarely get bothered!"
"Oh dear, let's not think about it then. We just hope he lives to be a hundred!"
"Yes, yes...aren't there any temples around here? Let's go pray for him, and pray that he will live to be a hundred years old!"
"Okay, I'll go with you guys then!"
"That's great, bro! With you here, we can release so much more...!"
Su Xia overheard the conversation of the three old men and sighed. Although the main names were different between this era and later times, the events were similar.
Seeing the occasional flash of regret in Old Man Yi's eyes, Su Xia understood that his body was nearing its end.
Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he said to the people chatting, "Old Chief, Mom and Dad, let's go eat!"
Mr. and Mrs. Chen breathed a sigh of relief. If they hadn't left, they wouldn't have known what to say!
"Sister-in-law, where should we eat? There's a state-run restaurant nearby, let's go there now, they have noodles and stuff!" Little Li didn't dare to be negligent.
Su Xia looked at the child and the elderly, "You decide!"
"Yes, Su girl, you decide!"
"Mom, I don't want to eat noodles?" the little girl whispered.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li hurriedly said, "They're all made from refined flour, and there are dumplings too!"
Xiao Bao and Xiao Niu Niu approached Su Xia, knowing that their mother was in charge, so they ignored what their uncle said.
Erbao was eager to try, but Niu Niu pulled him back, telling him to shut up.
Su Xia thought for a moment, and the images of all the buildings she had seen along the way came into her mind.
Finally, I spotted what seemed to be a Quanjude restaurant, not too far away, and immediately said to Xiao Li, "Xiao Li, I remember there's a Quanjude restaurant about two streets away?"
Xiao Li recalled for a moment and nodded, "There was one!"
Su Xia said, "Let's go there then. After we eat, we'll stop by the department store next door to buy some things!"
Xiao Li was shocked, then looked at the old commander, Yi, who waved his hand and said, "Let's go there!"
Xiao Li wanted to say something, but in the end, he trembled and couldn't say it. He was shocked to drive to Quanjude. He wondered if his sister-in-law from Xiaofang knew what Quanjude was.
"Mom, what is Quanjude?" Xiao Bao asked curiously.
Xiao Li observed the area behind him through the rearview mirror and listened carefully.
Su Xia explained to the children, "That's where they sell roast duck, isn't it?"
"Ah...Mom, is it you and Dad who brought us roast duck last time you came?" Erbao exclaimed excitedly.
Su Xia nodded. "Yes, but it wasn't this shop last time, but the roast duck was the same!"
"I want to eat a lot! I didn't get enough last time, and my older brother keeps saying it!"
Da Bao, sitting in the passenger seat, was exposed and said without a hint of anger, "Mom, can we order two more this time?"
Su Xia: "No problem, you can eat your fill today!"
Ha ha...
"Mom, you're the best!"
"Mother, why don't my sister and I remember?"
"You were too young then, of course you don't remember?"
"That's not fair, Mom! This time, my sister and I will each have one!"
"Hey...you two little brats, your second brother wouldn't dare ask for even a penny, but where's your face?" He said, and started hitting them directly.
The twins, in pain, immediately rushed towards the second child and began a mixed doubles fight.
Su Xia ignored her, while Niu Niu quietly looked outside, her eyes full of curiosity.
The three of them—Mr. Chen, Mrs. Chen, and Old Man Yi—did not speak. This way of getting along surprised Xiao Li, who was driving.
At first, I was shocked that my sister-in-law knew about Quanjude. What shocked me even more was that she had been there before and had already eaten there.
The next few children asked for two ducks each, which made Xiao Li start to doubt himself. When did Quanjude roast duck become so cheap?
And then you find out that the two elderly people who came with you were the woman's parents-in-law?
Xiao Li began to think that the old leader was fooling him. What kind of daughter-in-law would deliberately take her parents-in-law out for a stroll?
Driving all the way, I was filled with doubt. I even thought that my sister-in-law might regret it before we even got there. So many people go to Quanjude, where a single chicken costs 8 yuan, and a larger one costs 10 yuan.
How much food would that be for so many people? It would cost at least 100 yuan, which is three months' salary for him!
"Uncle, little one, there's a car ahead!" Dai Bao Shi couldn't help but call out to remind him.
Quickly snapping out of his daze, Xiao Li got back into the zone, while Old Man Yi behind him rolled his eyes, thinking to himself that he still needed to practice more when he got back.
Xiao Li shuddered, completely unaware that his old superior was preparing to send him back to the army for grueling training.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the square. Looking at the two-story villa in front of her, Su Xia felt a strange sense of familiarity.
"Mom, this house is so beautiful!"
"Mommy, it smells so good here!" The two little ones stayed close to Su Xia, a little intimidated by the curious stares of others.
I hope this will distract my mother and make her stop spacing out and take them inside quickly.
"Xiaxia, are you really going to eat here?" Chen's mother was a little scared; this place didn't look like the kind of old farmer she was used to.
Su Xia touched Chen's mother's hand and comforted her, "It's all about eating; it's the same everywhere."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li's lips trembled, having just finished listening to the car.
Is it really the same? Looking at Quanjude in front of him, how come this is the first time he, a local from the city, has come here today?
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