Chapter 59

Chapter 59

On Saturday, her daughter told Jin Xiuzhu that she had made a new friend at school and wanted to bring her over to play the next day, just like her brother used to do.

Jin Xiuzhu was delighted. "Really? You've already made a good friend? That's great! Tomorrow, Mom will cook something nice for you. What does your friend like to eat?"

Fu Yanyan nodded in satisfaction. "She doesn't really dislike anything."

Usually, when she brought snacks to class, her friend would look at them longingly.

Jin Xiuzhu couldn't help but laugh. "Alright then, I'll make some of my best pastries and dishes."

Fu Yanyan nodded seriously.

She turned to tidy up her room and even picked out a few toys she liked to give to her friend the next day.

That evening, Jin Xiuzhu shared the news with Jiang Minkuan and He Yan, telling them to wake up early the next morning; one would go buy groceries, and the other should clean his room. Fu Yanyan met her father and brother's gazes, raising her chin slightly, a hint of pride on her face.

Jiang Minkuan smiled. "Our daughter is doing great, making friends of her own."

Fu Yanyan tried hard not to let her smile grow too wide.

Only He Yan asked in a downer tone, "Is it the chubby girl who sits next to you?"

"..."

What a rude way to describe someone.

Fu Yanyan glared at him. "Lili isn't fat. She's just a little plump."

He Yan twitched his lips, not understanding why his sister was being so defensive. How could she not be considered fat? She was so pudgy, sitting next to his sister, twice as big.

He had never seen anyone so sturdy at school.

Fu Yanyan scolded fiercely, "Lili is very kind. Don't say bad things about her."

Beside them, Jiang Minkuan supported his daughter's stance. "It doesn't matter if someone is fat or not. What matters is their heart. We shouldn't judge people by their appearance."

He Yan lowered his head. "I know."

He hadn't said much, so why was his sister being so sensitive?

Only Fu Yanyan knew that there was something special about Zhou Lili.

In her previous life, she had been bullied and isolated. Everyone refused to play with her. Some tore up her homework and books, others threw her bag in the trash, and some even put chalk dust in her food.

Only Zhou Lili often waited for her on the way home, secretly giving her food. Even though she didn't dare to play with her openly, her cautious actions had once brought her much warmth, adding a bright color to her otherwise bleak childhood.

Fu Yanyan told Jin Xiuzhu, "When she was young, she fell ill. Her grandmother took her to an incompetent old Chinese doctor. Although the illness was cured, she became overweight. Her parents are both quite slim."

Jin Xiuzhu nodded. "Some medications can indeed have side effects if the dosage isn't carefully monitored."

Fu Yanyan emphasized again, "She didn't get fat from eating too much."

Jin Xiuzhu found this amusing, but she could tell how much her daughter liked her friend named Zhou Lili.

The next morning, Jiang Minkuan woke up early to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy groceries, including meat, vegetables, and some sweets. Jin Xiuzhu also got up shortly after and went to the kitchen to knead the dough that had risen overnight, preparing to make red date cakes, pumpkin pies, and Sachi Ma.

Just as she started steaming the red date cakes, Jiang Minkuan returned with his basket, having picked some greens and garlic from their backyard vegetable plot on the way back.

Seeing Jin Xiuzhu busy, he set down the basket, washed his hands, and went back to check on their younger daughter.

Sure enough, upon entering, he saw Liu Liu staring at the ceiling with wide eyes, occasionally lifting her small hands, neither crying nor fussing.

Upon seeing her father, the little one pouted, looking somewhat aggrieved.

Jiang Minkuan hurried over to pick her up. "Did you wake up?"

Instinctively, he reached to touch her bottom and felt that it was damp. He quickly put her down and grabbed a clean diaper nearby, only to find that she had not only wet herself but also had a bowel movement.

Before Jiang Minkuan could hold his breath, the smell made his head spin.

He Yan happened to rush in to see his sister, pinching his nose in disgust and exclaiming, "Ugh, so stinky!"

Hearing the commotion, Jin Xiuzhu guessed what had happened and paused in her cooking. Then, pretending not to hear, she continued frying the pumpkin pies.

After Jiang Minkuan instructed He Yan to fetch a basin of hot water, she feigned concern. "What's wrong with the baby?"

In the room, Jiang Minkuan was washing Liu Liu's bottom. Hearing Jin Xiuzhu's question, he called out to the kitchen, "Nothing, just carry on with what you're doing."

And Jin Xiuzhu did just that.

Though He Yan was disgusted, he still took the dirty diaper outside to wash it.

Encountering his sister, Fu Yanyan couldn't help but laugh at the grimace on his face.

In the morning, Fu Yanyan brought her good friend over. The little girl followed behind Fu Yanyan, wearing a gray cotton jacket and blue pants, with a pair of old black cotton shoes on her feet.

The little girl was indeed chubby, but Jin Xiuzhu could tell at a glance that the child was a bit weak, with a pale complexion that lacked the rosy glow of her own daughter.

Her own daughter was fair-skinned, but her skin had a healthy pinkish hue, and her eyes sparkled with vitality.

The little girl was named Zhou Lili. Upon entering, she politely greeted everyone. "Auntie, Uncle, Brother—hello."

Jin Xiuzhu smiled warmly, patting her head. "Lili is such a good girl. Come in, Auntie has prepared something delicious for you."

Zhou Lili came in, blushing. She carried a backpack slung across her body and a small lunch box in her hand. Hearing this, she raised the lunch box and softly said, "This is from my mom. She made it for you."

Jin Xiuzhu praised her. "Your mom is so thoughtful. Later, Auntie will pack some food for you to take home for your parents, alright?"

Zhou Lili said nothing, bashful.

Fu Yanyan took her hand and led her into the house, where Zhou Lili sat down beside the table, placing both hands on her lap, sitting obediently without looking around.

Fu Yanyan helped bring out some pastries from the kitchen, while Jin Xiuzhu prepared three bowls of malted milk for the three children.

The two little girls sat together, with Jiang Mingchuan going to the kitchen to wash vegetables, and He Yan sitting across from his two younger sisters.

Zhou Lili looked at the fragrant malted milk in front of her, drooling but too embarrassed to drink it, as she didn't have this at home.

She secretly glanced at Fu Yanyan, who blew on it for her, "You can drink it now."

Yanyan also took a sip, afraid that if she didn't drink, Zhou Lili wouldn't either.

She usually didn't like drinking this.

He Yan, being a warm and hospitable person, couldn't wait to rush into the big room halfway through his drink, carrying Liu Liu out to show off: "This is our little sister, her name is Liu Liu, isn't she adorable?"

Liu Liu wasn't upset when awoken by her brother's commotion, instead smiling widely upon seeing so many people.

Zhou Lili curiously observed the little one in He Yan's arms, enviously saying to Fu Yanyan, "Your sister is so cute, I wish I had a sister."

Then, somewhat dejectedly, she added, "But my mother fell ill when she gave birth to me, so she can't have another little sister."

Upon hearing this, He Yan felt sorry for her and comforted, "From now on, she'll be your little sister too."

Zhou Lili gazed longingly at Liu Liu in his arms.

For a moment, Fu Yanyan was unsure whether Zhou Lili was her friend or He Yan's, and somewhat annoyed, she told He Yan, "Hurry up and take Liu Liu back to the room, she still needs to sleep, you're just showing off."

He Yan wasn't pleased, huffing but still taking Liu Liu back to the room.

In the kitchen, Jin Xiuzhu heard this and scolded, "He Yan, are you done with your homework?"

After coming out of the big room, He Yan ran back to his own room and soon after, with his school bag on his back, he rushed out the door, "I won't be back for lunch!"

And with that, he closed the door and ran away.

Zhou Lili widened her eyes, finding this family quite lively.

Fu Yanyan told her, "Don't mind him, he's not all there."

Zhou Lili wondered why her good friend would say such a thing about her own brother, assuming he really wasn't all there.

Fu Yanyan offered her some pastries, "Try them, my mom made them especially for you."

Zhou Lili blushed as she accepted them, taking a small bite, then her eyes curved with delight, "Delicious."

"Right? Then have more."

As she said this, she opened the sweet potato chips Zhou Lili had brought, smiling, "Delicious, sweet and crispy."

Zhou Lili sighed in relief and smiled along.

Seeing how much delicious food Fu Yanyan's mother had prepared, she worried that they might look down on the sweet potato chips her mother had made, which were the best things they had at home. Usually, her mother wouldn't make them for her, but knowing she was going to play at Yanyan's place, she started frying them right after dinner last night.

Unlike many of her friends in the military compound, her family wasn't well-off. When she was young and fell ill, they spent money treating her and buying medicine. But now things were better, as her mother became a math teacher and received a salary every month. She said she would buy her new clothes for the New Year.

After finishing their malted milk, Fu Yanyan took some pastries and led her to her room to play.

Fu Yanyan showed her the family photo on the table, let her play with her toys, even offering to give them to her, but Zhou Lili shook her head.

Zhou Lili looked at the photo several times, envying the picture of the family of four standing in front of Tiananmen Square, "I've never been to the capital."

Fu Yanyan smiled, "You're still young, your parents will definitely take you there someday. Even if they don't, it's fine; when you grow up, I'll take you there, I know the place well."

Zhou Lili looked at her in pleasant surprise, "Really?"

Fu Yanyan nodded vigorously, "Yes, if you haven't been to Tiananmen by the time you're eighteen, I'll take you then. My mother saves my New Year's money for me, so by then, we'll have plenty."

Zhou Lili beamed, "My mother saves my New Year's money too, we can use it together then."

"Good."

Zhou Lili was overjoyed, almost seeing the future scene of Fu Yanyan taking her to Tiananmen, "Yanyan, you're so nice to me. No one else plays with me, only you do. They all say I'm fat."

Fu Yanyan's nose tingled, smiling at her, "Because I think you're special, I liked you the moment I saw you."

"Really?"

Zhou Lili was both happy and a bit embarrassed, it was the first time someone praised her like this. Back in her hometown, no playmates played with her, Yanyan was her first good friend.

She liked her very much too.

At noon, Jin Xiuzhu invited Fang Min and Zhang Qiulai from next door to join them for lunch, having specifically told them earlier not to cook, as she had prepared many dishes, which would go to waste if they didn't come.

Jin Xiuzhu disliked leftover dishes, usually cooking just enough for one meal to avoid waste.

Fang Min knew that Yanyan's friend had come to play, and specially gave her a new notebook, "It's our first meeting, Auntie gives you a new notebook, do you like it?"

Zhou Lili looked at the new notebook presented to her, somewhat at a loss, turning to Fu Yanyan.

Fu Yanyan smiled, "Quick, thank Auntie Fang."

Bashfully, Zhou Lili said, "Thank you, Auntie Fang."

Fang Min smiled, patting her head, "You're welcome."

Fu Yanyan helped Zhou Lili accept the notebook.

Fang Min went to the kitchen to help Jin Xiuzhu serve dishes, smiling as she said, "That notebook was a prize I won for my previous novel in a competition. I don't use it much and it's been sitting in the cabinet for a long time. I just happened to see it and thought it would be perfect for the child."

Jin Xiuzhu knew that she usually preferred to write on individual sheets of white paper. If she wasn't satisfied with something, she would simply tear it up and start over. With a notebook, that wouldn't be possible; there wouldn't be enough pages for her to rip out.

Six dishes were prepared for lunch, each one especially delicious.

After a lively meal, Fu Yanyan escorted Zhou Lili downstairs.

Zhou Lili had a backpack on her back and held many delicious treats in her arms, all of which were pastries that Jin Xiuzhu had packed for her.

When Feng Chun saw her daughter return home with so many things, she was somewhat surprised. "Why did you bring back so much?"

Zhou Lili looked up and explained honestly to her mother, "Auntie gave them all to me. She said she made too much and we wouldn't be able to finish if I didn't take them."

Feng Chun couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, saying, "You silly child, she was just being polite, and you actually took everything."

Zhou Lili felt her mother misunderstood and earnestly clarified, "No, Auntie wasn't being polite. She's very kind. She insisted I take them home to eat. She also said that Mom's sweet potato jerky is delicious and they really like it. Next time, she wants to learn how to make it from you."

Zhou Wei came out of the kitchen while washing dishes, and seeing his daughter's silly appearance, he couldn't help but laugh.

He quickly went over to take the items off her and placed them on the table. Seeing the familiar red date cake, his eyes lit up, and he couldn't resist taking a piece to taste, loudly exclaiming with a smile, "Ah, this is the taste!"

Feng Chun looked at him curiously. "What do you mean by this taste?"

Zhou Wei beckoned her over. "Come try it."

Feng Chun had no choice but to go over and take a piece to taste, then her eyes lit up. "Delicious."

Zhou Wei smiled. "Right? Last year, I told you about the breakfast chef who joined our canteen. Every morning, they would prepare various kinds of breakfasts, which were particularly delicious. You didn't believe me and said that pastries are always the same, how good could they be? I originally wanted to bring some back for you to try, but later, she stopped making them. I heard someone reported her."

Feng Chun realized. "So it was her."

Then she turned to look at her confused daughter and laughed again. "Silly people have silly luck."

She remembered what her husband had said before: after the chef stopped working, many people begged the leadership to bring her back. Later, they said they went to ask her, but she was unwilling to return, having apparently found a better job.

She never expected her daughter to become good friends with the chef's daughter. Things that others couldn't get, the chef generously gave to her own daughter, and they all benefited from it.

Zhou Lili didn't know what her parents were thinking. Seeing that they liked the pastries Auntie made, she was very happy. She recounted everything that happened at her best friend's house that morning and took out the new notebook from her schoolbag, excitedly saying, "This is a gift from Aunt Fang next door. She said it's a meeting present."

"Yanyan showed me photos of their whole family taken in [Capital]. The [Capital] is really big. Mom, Yanyan told me that if you don't take me to the [Capital] in the future, when she grows up, she will take me to play. She said her New Year's money is being saved by Auntie, and when she grows up, she will have a lot of money."

"I told her that you can also help save my New Year's money, and we can use it together then."

Feng Chun couldn't help but laugh and cry. Children, indeed. Saving New Year's money was just a way to placate little kids, and only her silly daughter believed it.

But she thought to herself that if there was an opportunity in the future, she would take her daughter to the capital to play.

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Seeing that Wang Ling hadn't come to find her for a long time, Jin Xiuzhu assumed she was too busy and proactively brought the painting drafts to her house. She went there in the evening, thinking that her son would be at home, and telling him would be the same. However, when she arrived in the evening, Yan Xing wasn't home either.

She knocked on the door for a while without anyone answering. It was a neighbor who came out and said, "Are you looking for Sister Wang?"

Jin Xiuzhu occasionally came over, so the auntie was already familiar with her face.

Jin Xiuzhu nodded. "I need to talk to her about something. If she's not at home, I was going to tell Yan Xing. Why does it feel like nobody's home?"

"The auntie hasn't seen Sister Wang or Xing for several days. I heard that Sister Wang might be hospitalized."

Jin Xiuzhu was surprised. "Hospitalized?"

The auntie frowned. "I'm not entirely sure. I only mentioned it because I recognized you. Other than that, I don't know much."

Jin Xiuzhu thanked her.

After returning home, Jin Xiuzhu asked Jiang Munchuan. He didn't know anything, then belatedly said, "Something happened to Sister Wang? When I met Captain Yan these past few days, he seemed fine, showing no signs of any issues."

Jin Xiuzhu hummed in acknowledgment. "Tomorrow, you should ask Captain Yan for more details. Tell him I urgently need to speak to Sister Wang."

Jiang Munchuan agreed. The next day, when he returned home in the evening, he told Jin Xiuzhu that Sister Wang needed to be hospitalized for surgery and was currently staying in Room 408 of the city hospital. Yan Xing had recently taken leave to take care of her.

"Captain Yan said that this was something Sister Wang didn't want to publicize, fearing that the wrong people would hear. Now, the Textile Factory in the county is being managed by someone else."

Jin Xiuzhu understood that these were just polite words from the couple, mainly worried that if people found out, word would spread, and many would visit, causing inconvenience.

However, Jin Xiuzhu definitely intended to visit.

The next morning, she left Liu Liu with the neighbors, asking Fang Min to watch over her. She took the pastries and bone soup she had prepared that morning and headed out.

When she arrived at the city hospital, it was lunchtime. As soon as Jin Xiuzhu entered the ward, she saw Wang Ling sitting on the hospital bed eating, chatting and laughing with Qian Yufeng nearby. Her son Yan Xing squatted nearby, eating his meal.

Facing the entrance, Qian Yufeng immediately saw Jin Xiuzhu and exclaimed happily, "Oh, why did you come over?"

Wang Ling turned around and saw her, also pleasantly surprised. "My goodness, how did you find out? I specifically told Old Yan not to tell anyone."

Jin Xiuzhu said in annoyance, "Are you treating me like an outsider? If I hadn't come to find you myself, I wouldn't have known you were hospitalized. Such a big matter and you didn't even tell me. Do you have any conscience?"

Wang Ling helplessly replied, "I just thought your child is still young, and it wouldn't be easy for you to come over."

Jin Xiuzhu huffed. "You still don't consider me one of your own."

Qian Yufeng came over to take the things in her hand. "Let me see, what delicious food did you bring?"

Hearing the mention of delicious food, Yan Xing immediately stood up and walked over. Qian Yufeng opened the tightly wrapped cloth bag, revealing a pastry wrapped in oiled paper and a black earthenware pot. As soon as the lid of the pot was opened, the rich aroma of bone soup filled the room, instantly stirring excitement throughout the ward. Patients and their families in neighboring beds turned their gazes towards them.

Qian Yufeng became hungry and turned to Wang Ling. "There's so much here. You probably won't be able to finish it, right?"

Wang Ling looked at her without any good humor. "If you want to eat, just say so. Why beat around the bush?"

Qian Yufeng chuckled twice and took the initiative to wash the bowl in front of Wang Ling that was almost empty. She washed two bowls and poured a bowl of soup for herself and Jin Xiuzhu. Yan Xing hurriedly finished the food in her own bowl and also poured a large bowl of bone soup to drink.

The rest was all Wang Ling's, who drank directly from the pot.

After taking a sip, Qian Yufeng smacked her lips. "It's really delicious. I wonder how you stew it?"

Jin Xiuzhu said straightforwardly, "You just need to put more bones and meat, and you'll get this taste."

Qian Yufeng: "Then forget it."

Putting so many bones and meat at once might as well be divided into several stews, so she could enjoy it more times.

Qian Yufeng still had work in the afternoon. After Wang Ling and Yan Xing finished eating, she took the bowls and chopsticks and left. Before leaving, she didn't forget to take two more pieces of cake, which made Yan Xing feel quite distressed.

Jin Xiuzhu sat in the spot where Qian Yufeng had been sitting earlier.

Wang Ling lay on the bed and spoke to her with a face full of relief. "These days, Qian Yufeng has been bringing me meals for lunch and dinner. Previously, I arranged for her to work in the canteen of the county Textile Factory because of your face. Later, seeing that she could chat with everyone, I secretly arranged for her to work in the city's canteen. At that time, I thought that if I did well in the future, I might return to the city, so I needed to have someone loyal to me. That way, I could always know what was happening in the city's Textile Factory."

"She has indeed helped me a lot, especially this time, visiting me every day. I'm truly grateful to you for introducing Qian Yufeng to me."

Jin Xiuzhu laughed. "What silly talk. It was because I knew you were kind-hearted and capable that I thought of introducing Qian Yufeng to you. You helped others, and naturally, they would be grateful to you. All of this should be credited to yourself."

Wang Ling loved talking to Jin Xiuzhu the most. No matter what words came out of her mouth, they sounded very comfortable.

Jin Xiuzhu asked her, "What exactly is the situation? Why do you need to be hospitalized?"

Wang Ling sighed. "There was a problem with my stomach. A small part was surgically removed. I just need to stay in the hospital for a few more days of observation before I can go home. However, I will need to rest quietly afterward. Now, I've handed over the affairs of the factory to the people below me. I wonder how things are going? Yesterday, the deputy factory manager came to see me and said that the city leaders came asking for materials again, but he managed to dodge their request. These things don't worry me too much. Everyone wants the county Textile Factory to do well. If the factory performs well, everyone's benefits will be better. What I'm worried about is problems with the goods outside. As you know, there are always a few people with ulterior motives everywhere."

"The only regret is that I was invited to participate in the national Textile Factory Fabric Exhibition Conference, but now I can't go."

Speaking of this, her eyes suddenly lit up as she looked at Jin Xiuzhu. "Why don't you go instead?"

As soon as she said this, she felt that this idea was even better. "That's the national Textile Factory Fabric Exhibition Conference. Only those factories that are invited can attend. Our city's Textile Factory doesn't even have the qualifications. It was because our factory's fabrics sold well in the capital and were in high demand that they noticed us."

Jin Xiuzhu hesitated upon hearing these words. "Can I handle it? Why don't you let other leaders from the factory go instead?"

It wasn't that she was unwilling. According to Wang Ling's description, this Fabric Exhibition Conference must be quite impressive. Attending it would be a tremendous opportunity. If it weren't for her illness, she would definitely go herself.

Wang Ling scolded her as a fool. "Really, pregnancy makes one foolish for three years."

In front of Jin Xiuzhu, she didn't hide anything and said directly, "There will be reporters taking photos at the exhibition conference. Not only will it appear on local TV stations, but it will also be featured in newspapers. These are crucial for future promotions. If I let someone else go, wouldn't I be helping them advance their career?"

The progress of the Textile Factory was all due to her efforts. She had worked herself sick for it, and she wouldn't let someone else steal the limelight. Who knew if they would become her competitors in the future?

But Jin Xiuzhu was different. She was the factory's competitive brand ambassador. Going would not only bring glory to the factory but also wouldn't affect Wang Ling's position within the factory.

Jin Xiuzhu quickly understood and smiled. "I have been a bit foolish lately."

Wang Ling hurriedly persuaded her, "Staying at home all day isn't boring for you? When you have the chance, you should go out more. The exhibition conference is in s City. Perhaps you can also visit your younger sister while you're there."

"When the time comes, I'll find two reliable and honest people to accompany you. You won't have to worry about anything. You just need to dress nicely and take some photos."

Jin Xiuzhu was very tempted but still said, "I'll discuss it with Mingchuan when I get back."

Wang Ling readily agreed. "Sure, but you need to decide quickly. The exhibition starts on the fifth of next month, so there aren't many days left."

Jin Xiuzhu hummed in agreement.

After chatting for a while longer, Jin Xiuzhu left with the clay pot. Before leaving, she told Wang Ling to rest well and promised to visit her again in two days.

Wang Ling heard the hint of interest in her words and said with a smile, "I'll be looking forward to it then."

After Jin Xiuzhu left, Yan Xing sat beside her mother, holding the cake in his arms. Wang Ling told him to eat less since she couldn't eat much herself and was envious watching him.

Yan Xing snorted at her. "Before, when I asked you to give me a younger brother or sister, you didn't listen. Now look at the situation. Dad is busy and can't come, so only I am here to take care of you. Look at He Yan and the others. When Auntie Jin gave birth to a baby, He Yan and Yang Yingxiong took turns taking care of her."

Feeling exhausted, he was also anxious about missing school and wondered how much he had fallen behind.

Wang Ling felt guilty upon hearing this. This time, she had indeed worn out her son. Immediately, she shifted the blame. "Blame your father for being useless. I wanted to have more children too."

Yan Xing pursed his lips, not believing her at all. His parents were simply lazy and didn't want to raise kids.

After returning home, Jin Xiuzhu told Jiang Mingchuan about this matter that evening. Hearing that his mom was going to s City, He Yan looked envious. "Mom, I want to go too."

Jin Xiuzhu cleared her throat. "I'm going for work. What would you do there?"

He Yan didn't believe her. "You said you can visit Little Auntie. Who goes to work and visits people at the same time?"

Jin Xiuzhu realized that her son was becoming harder to deceive, so she said, "Aren't you going to school? You spent money on tuition. Wouldn't it be a waste if you didn't go to school?"

He Yan pouted, unable to argue with his mom.

Jiang Mingchuan supported her decision. "Go ahead. Staying at home all day is indeed quite boring. It's good to go out and see the world."

Jin Xiuzhu thought the same. In her previous life, it hadn't been easy for her to leave home. Here, there weren't too many restrictions on women. She wanted to go out and explore more.

"I'll tell Sister-in-law Wang in two days."

Jiang Mingchuan hummed in agreement.

Fu Yanyan couldn't help but ask, "What about the little one? Should we ask Auntie to help take care of her?"

Jin Xiuzhu nodded. This was also why she hadn't immediately agreed in the hospital. "We have no choice."

Thinking of this, she felt somewhat guilty. "When I come back, I'll make a couple of outfits for Fang Min."

Following the principle of never losing out, He Yan hurriedly said, "I want some too. Little Sister and Dad should have some as well, and Yang Yingxiong too."

"..."

Jin Xiuzhu snapped at him with a light smack on the head, "Trying to wear your mom out, aren't you?"

He Yan rubbed his head and chuckled.

Jiang Mingchuan and Fu Yanyan couldn't help but laugh too.

After dinner, He Yan secretly told Fu Yanyan, "I'll bring my Liu Liu to class when the time comes."

Fu Yanyan glared at him, "Don't get any ideas."