When Meng Ying got home from get off work, she saw her little son, who had not been home for many days, sitting on the sofa reading a picture book. She knew it must be Jianshu who had returned.
She reached out and slapped the brat on the back of the head, put down her bag and walked towards the kitchen.
Hearing the noise, Jianshu turned around and said with a smile, "Aunt is back. Let's have soup dumplings tonight."
Meng Ying took the apron from the side and tied it on, then washed her hands and came over to help, "Why did you think of eating this in such hot weather?" Soup dumplings are much more troublesome to make than ordinary dumplings.
Jian Shu moved aside to make room for her, "Aunt, just help with the stuffing. The rest is already prepared."
Then, answering her earlier question, "I went grocery shopping this morning and saw there were quite a few pig skins left, so I bought some and planned to make some cold pork skin jelly for Uncle Zhao to go with his wine, and for my mother and me to have a couple of drinks. I made a bit too much, and it won't keep well in this weather, so I thought I'd make some soup dumplings instead. It's perfect as a staple food. Didn't you say you wanted to eat that a few days ago?"
Meng Ying's smile deepened. This child was thinking of them. "Your cooking skills are excellent. I try to make it the same way you do, but I can't get it to taste the same way."
"It's okay. I've worked out a new recipe lately and will write it down for you later. This one tastes even better, so you can try making it. It's okay if you can't make it, I'll make it for you next time. It's too hot to store right now, so when I come back to see you and Uncle Zhao in the winter, I'll make some extra for you to keep. It'll last you a long time! Alas, the mail is so slow, and cooked food spoils easily on the way. Otherwise, if you want to eat it, just give me a call and I'll make it and ship it to you right away."
Thinking about how express delivery could arrive in two or three days in the past, and then thinking about the current mail speed, she couldn't help but sigh.
Transportation is still too inconvenient now.
The first part was fine, but the latter part was enough to make people laugh. Meng Ying nodded her head and said with a smile, "You're quite thoughtful, kid. How can it be so convenient? If you say so, wouldn't it be like living in the same city?"
"Why not? Our country is developing, and there will definitely be such a day in the future. Maybe by then it will only take two or three hours to get from Beijing to Harbin. Then I will come back to see you. If I leave in the morning, I can still make it in time for lunch!" Jianshu said very confidently.
Because all this had already been achieved in her previous life.
"Hahaha, yes, that day will come, but I don't know if I can see it." Meng Ying's words were full of expectation.
If that day really comes, their country will be so powerful that she can rest in peace even if she dies.
Even if she can't see it, it doesn't matter. Her descendants will be able to see it and live in that powerful motherland. For such a future, everything their generation does is worth it.
Jian Shu put down what he was holding, looked directly at Meng Ying, and said very seriously, "I'm sure you'll see it."
That future is not far away.
With the help of the interstellar spring water and good maintenance, they will definitely be able to see that scene. No one is more qualified than their generation to live in that time.
Seeing her determination, Meng Ying was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Okay, then we'll watch it together."
After the filling was prepared, the two of them moved all the prepared ingredients to the living room, sat down and slowly wrapped the dumplings while chatting.
Jianshu also informed him about Gu Mingjing's call.
"Going back tomorrow? Have you bought the ticket?" Meng Ying was not surprised by this and asked about the train ticket instead.
Jianshu nodded and said, "I bought it. Mingzi helped me buy it." What she didn't say was that after Gu Mingjing got a positive response from her, he hurriedly called someone and urged her to buy the ticket quickly, as if he was afraid that she would change her mind.
"This child has a really good relationship with you guys. Xiao Pan and Xiao Li also take good care of Lingling. They do this for your sake. You have to cherish this friendship." Meng Ying sighed.
A hint of warmth flashed in Jian Shu's eyes, and he smiled lightly and nodded. "Tell Lingling to go to them if she has any problems. Don't worry about the hassle. Given our friendship, being too polite would only make it seem awkward."
"It's good that you know what's going on." Meng Ying responded, without stopping her hands.
Two people worked much faster, and when the other two people came back, the soup dumplings were already steamed.
"Why did you two come back together today? It's just right, the meal is ready, go wash your hands and get ready to eat." Meng Ying walked out of the kitchen carrying two plates of big buns. Seeing the father and daughter come in together, she was a little surprised and asked.
Zhao Mingze explained briefly, "We just happened to meet at the door. You guys eat first, I'm going to take a shower." He had just practiced with someone today and was now covered in sweat. He didn't want to get irritated.
"It just so happens that Shushu made soup dumplings today, so we have to eat more. If you come late, there won't be any for you." Meng Ying said with a smile.
"Then it seems I have to speed up, otherwise the food won't be hot in time!" After laughing for a while, Zhao Mingze took his clothes and went to the bathroom.
Jian Shu heard some noise outside and saw Meng Ying coming in. He asked, "Uncle Zhao is back? That's perfect! We can eat as soon as I make the sauce for the pig skin jelly."
"Lingling is back too. Don't worry, let them wash up first. It's so hot, and they will all be sweating when they come back." Meng Ying came over to serve the dishes.
They said they would eat first, but the family still had to wait for Zhao Mingze, who had taken a quick shower for three minutes, to come out before they started eating.
At the dinner table, he told the rest of the people that they would be going back tomorrow. Although Zhao Mingze and Zhao Yueling were reluctant to let them go, they understood and after asking a few questions and confirming that everything had been arranged, they said no more. However, Zhao Tianrui made a fuss for a while, clamoring to go with Jianshu, but he reluctantly calmed down after Jianshu promised him a lot of conditions.
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