Chapter 42

Ji Wanqing quickly reached out to block the door, stopping the bear child who was trying to barge in. She smiled with a forced grin, “Comrade Xiao Miao, if you have something to say, just say it at the door.”

He Xiaomiao could only hold back Little Tiger, saying with a thick face, “Little Ji, the food at your place smells so good, our kid is really craving it. He’s been wanting to come over since last night. I was afraid of disturbing you two, so I didn’t let him come.”

“…” How am I supposed to thank you for that?

Seeing that Ji Wanqing didn’t say anything, He Xiaomiao continued to hint, “My Little Tiger is growing now, and he has a big appetite. Do you have any leftover food or anything? It would be good for him to have a little snack.”

Whose family doesn’t eat lunch until 11:50 and then asks for leftovers?

Ji Wanqing had lost her smile, “Comrade Xiao Miao’s child is quite outgoing. Does he often go to other people’s houses to ask for leftovers?”

“Pfft—”

Before He Xiaomiao could react, a snort of laughter came from beside her.

“Pretty sister! We’re here!” Fang Yinghang and his sister Fang Lan Ying rushed over, left and right, blinking their eyes brightly.

Zhuge Daniu walked over, “If your kids are hungry, just spank them a few times. When their bodies hurt, they won’t be so hungry anymore.”

This was the truth. Their two little ones, no matter how hungry they were, wouldn’t touch anything on the table before the adults sat down. Unlike the Yan family’s child, who had no respect for elders or rules.

“Daniu!” He Xiaomiao blushed and wanted to retort, but Yan Chong had warned her at home, saying that she could offend anyone but not Daniu.

Ji Wanqing didn’t want to argue at the door, “Come on, you guys are just in time for dinner!”

The two little ones cheered and ran into the house. At the door, Yan family’s Little Tiger saw the other children running into the yard and immediately yelled, “I want to go in too! I want to eat delicious food! I want to eat!”

He Xiaomiao pretended to let go of his hand, thinking that Little Tiger would sneak in and follow the other two, and she could explain to Grandma Yan later.

But Ji Wanqing was quick. She grabbed Little Tiger by the back of his collar and pulled him out, then brought Daniu in.

She closed the door, ignoring the deafening cries outside, and said to Daniu, “I don’t have any wine at home, but I made fresh mint lemon honey tea. It’s definitely delicious.”

Daniu chuckled and showed off the small wine bottle in her left hand, “I brought some.”

In the backyard, Jiang Che came over after hearing the crying, “What’s going on at the door?”

Ji Wanqing said disdainfully, “Don’t mind them, they’re begging for food.”

On the other side, He Xiaomiao hurriedly coaxed Little Tiger until Grandma Yan stood at the door with a black face, “Are you dead? Do you want my grandson to lose his voice before you’re satisfied?”

He Xiaomiao was anxious, “Grandma, I, I can’t help it. Little Tiger insisted on going to the next door to eat, but their door is closed, and I can’t open it!”

“Useless thing!” Grandma Yan spat, “That little vixen with a black heart! Can a few bites of food bankrupt your family? You even bully a little kid, shameless and cheap!”

She had met Ji Wanqing on the day of her wedding. She looked like a flirt, not the type to settle down. Thankfully, she didn’t marry into their family, otherwise, she would see how she would torment that vixen!

Ji Wanqing had a photographic memory. When she saw Little Tiger today, she immediately recognized him as one of the kids who tried to touch her with dirty hands on the day of her wedding.

Thankfully, Jiang Che reacted quickly and hugged her, and the military kids still had a sense of awe for military uniforms, so they escaped unscathed.

“Grandma, what does Old Lady Yan look like? Does she have a black mole near her ear?”

Daniu had already slipped into the kitchen, “Yes, she says it’s a lucky mole, and she brags to everyone about her husband-attracting mole.”

Ji Wanqing twitched her lips.

That made sense.

Little Tiger was instigated by his grandmother, so he dared to come and sabotage her wedding outfit.

But they didn’t know each other before that, so why would they have such ill intentions towards her?

Could it be because she rejected Yan Chong’s harassment?

Smelling the delicious aroma, Daniu couldn’t wait to eat, “Little Jiang, come wash your hands, don’t be busy! Dinner is ready!”

“Wow! Dinner is ready!” Little Hang and Yingying drooled, eagerly beside their pretty sister, praising her with exaggerated flattery.

Fang Yinghang acted cute, “Pretty sister, you’re the prettiest person I’ve ever seen, even prettier than a fairy.”

Yingying tilted her head, “Brother, so Pretty Sister is a fairy from heaven?”

“Definitely!”

“Wow! So Pretty Sister is a fairy!”

Ji Wanqing was flattered and tapped each of their foreheads, “You two are so smooth-talking, go wash your hands and eat.”

The dining table in the hall had been moved to the yard. With so many people, it was brighter and more spacious to eat outside.

Ji Wanqing served a plate of Phoenix Tail and Stir-fried Pork for each of them, and in the middle was a large plate filled with braised chicken wings, chicken feet, quail eggs, sliced pig head meat, and braised liver.

These were the ones she had reheated in the morning and then let cool. They were now warm and the gelatin was full and sticky, making them incredibly delicious.

Daniu could eat spicy food, so she had a bowl of mixed chili powder with peanuts and cashews in front of her, which was perfect for dipping the braised dishes.

The kids focused on quail eggs and chicken wings. Ji Wanqing loved to gnaw on chicken feet, Daniu preferred pig head meat and braised liver, but of course, she ate everything else too.

Jiang Che was responsible for cleaning up, he ate everything.

“Eat some vegetables!” Daniu saw the two kids only eating meat and hadn’t touched the vegetables at all.

Facing the most authoritative figure in the family, Little Hang didn’t dare to disobey. He reluctantly put down his chicken wing and picked up some vegetables to eat.

But as soon as he put it in his mouth, his eyes lit up!

It was so crispy and tender, with a hint of sweetness, fresh, fragrant, and rich, with a hint of pork fat!

Such delicious vegetables!

If his mother could cook vegetables like this, he wouldn’t dislike them!

Now he ate two bites of meat and then a mouthful of vegetables to cut the richness. His appetite was wide open, making Jiang Che unable to eat much in the end.

Daniu sipped her wine happily and had a satisfying meal. After dinner, she took out five yuan and gave it to the little girl, saying it was the meal fee for the two kids.

Ji Wanqing refused, “Daniu, Sister Hongmei gave the money yesterday.”

Daniu insisted on giving it to her, “I know, she only gave two yuan. Who knew you were so honest and bought all the meat dishes.”

“You don’t need to give me so much, it didn’t cost that much.” Ji Wanqing refused, but she was happy to see the two kids eating happily.

“Just take it, are you afraid of spending my money?” Daniu was afraid she would refuse again, so she quickly pulled the two kids away.

Fang Yinghang and Yingying were reluctant to leave, but they were also sensible and didn’t say anything about wanting to come back tomorrow.

Wuwuwu, they have to go to school tomorrow, so they can’t come.

Jiang Che silently cleaned up the table.

Ji Wanqing came back and pressed his hand, “Wait.”

She went back to the kitchen, filled a bowl with rice, then transferred the pork belly from the space to the stove, pretending it was from the bottom of the pot, chopped it up, spread it over the rice, scooped a spoonful of braising sauce, and sliced two braised eggs on top.

“Here, braised pork rice, eat.”