It was a sunny weekend.
Xu Wenbin and his wife drove over to Xu Qing's place for dinner.
Ever since he found out that the two of them were living together, Xu Wenbin rarely came over. It was always Xu Qing who would go back regularly to show up. Sometimes she would bring Jiang He along, and sometimes she would go by herself to scrounge a meal.
Zhou Suzhi had always wanted to come over and have a look, but every time she wanted to come, she was stopped by Xu Wenbin.
In his words, he said, "They are still dating now. What's your identity in the past? Make trouble … blah blah blah. "
It was really not that Xu Wenbin thought too much. It was really embarrassing in the past two times.
It was not good to sit, nor to stay, and they didn't know what to talk about.
Now, dinner was different. To be precise, it was a family gathering — a pseudo family gathering.
The occasion was formal.
Zhou Suzhi was wearing her newly bought trench coat. She was dressed meticulously and felt that the upcoming visit was very fresh.
After more than 20 years of being a mother, this was the first time.
"See if my hair is messy?" She got out of the car and looked in the mirror.
"Why do I feel that you are meeting your in-laws?"
Xu Wenbin felt that she was making a mountain out of a molehill. He closed the car door and looked around, saying, "It's not like I haven't seen you before. We celebrated the New Year together. I'm here for dinner now."
"That's different."
"What's different?" Xu Wenbin asked, reopened the car door and took out the bag she was holding. "Don't forget to take this skincare stuff."
Zhou Suzhi thought carefully and couldn't tell what was different. She fixed her hair, straightened up and walked to the corridor, muttering, "Anyway, it's different."
"I think Qing Zi is different. Look at him … Hey, speaking of this, did you notice that he was particularly energetic when he came last time? His spirit was so good. "
Xu Wenbin pondered twice, not knowing how to describe it.
In the past, although Xu Qing wasn't sickly, he always stayed at home and didn't go out, so there was always a sense of lethargy.
He used to be like Wang Zijun, but now he was like Qin Hao. Although he didn't have a buzz cut, the youthful vigor was the same.
"Alright, alright. Don't say anymore. We're almost there."
Zhou Suzhi walked into the corridor and stopped him from talking. She straightened her sleeves and looked at the hand cream in her hand. She was sure that she hadn't missed anything, so she knocked on the door.
Xu Qing reacted quickly. When he opened the door, he was still chewing on a piece of cucumber. Behind him came the sound of chopping vegetables. He welcomed them in with a smile on his face.
"Dad, take a seat first. It's so early … Aiya, why did you bring anything? Jiang He! Jiang He! "
In the kitchen, Jiang He responded and poked half of his body out from the corner of his apron. "What's wrong?"
"My mom gave this to you …"
After greeting Jiang He, Zhou Suzhi and Xu Qing ignored Xu Qing's fawning. They sat on the sofa and looked around. Their expressions became very interesting.
Xu Wenbin was fine. He had been here before. Zhou Suzhi rarely came here. She would call Xu Qing if there was anything. Her impression of the old house was still there. At this time, she saw that the room was cleaned by Jiang He. She rubbed her thighs a few times and said, "You're quite diligent …"
No one knew whether she was talking to Xu Wenbin or Xu Qing.
"You didn't believe me when I said I saw a ghost." Xu Wenbin glanced at Xu Qing at the door of the kitchen and said in a low voice.
"What ghost? He's fine … Isn't it great?"
Zhou Suzhi snorted. She stood up and looked around. Then she went to the TV in front to see the ginger seedlings that Xu Qing snatched from her.
They were lush and growing well.
Ginger … seedlings …
She fiddled with the leaves and turned to look at Xu Qing thoughtfully.
Xu Qing came out with the dishes and put them on the table. Seeing Zhou Suzhi standing there, he smiled and said, "Did I plant it better than you?"
"Did you plant it or she?"
"I … Both of us."
The ginger seedlings were the result of their joint efforts. As for how hard they worked … they just let it grow on its own. There was no need to take care of it.
Only Jiang He occasionally wiped the leaves with a cloth to avoid dust. He treated it like a treasure.
The kitchen was sizzling and the aroma of the food filled the air. Jiang He kept stir-frying with a spatula and then put it on a plate for Xu Qing who was waiting at the side.
The meal was very sumptuous. There were fried prawns, boiled meat, two or three stir-fried dishes, and cucumbers with garlic sauce. There were both hot and cold dishes.
The dishes were served.
They sat down after serving the rice. Xu Wenbin tasted it with his chopsticks. Wow, this cooking …
He wanted to praise but he didn't. He was afraid that Xu Qing would get cocky. Zhou Suzhi was not as reserved as him. She kept nodding and said,
"Why are you still learning from me during the New Year? You can cook much better than me!"
"I only know these few dishes. I'm learning new ones from you."
Xu Qing was happy. Jiang He's talent was really good. He abandoned the sword and took the spatula. He learned quickly.
Especially his knife skills, there was nothing to say.
Seeing that Xu Qing was cocky again, Xu Wenbin rarely said anything. After eating a few mouthfuls of food, he praised Jiang He and asked, "Have you learned before?"
"I've been learning."
"It's good."
"Of course it's good. Make whatever you want to eat, right? I was wondering why Qing Zi became fat … "
"How am I fat?"
"Just a little bit."
As they ate, they chatted casually. A smile appeared on Jiang He's face as he quietly listened to their conversation, occasionally saying a few words.
After the meal, Xu Wenbin and his wife were a little full. Zhou Suzhi usually had a small appetite, but today she unconsciously ate a bowl of rice and a lot of dishes.
"Let me help."
Zhou Suzhi wanted to help clear the table but was stopped by Xu Qing. She helped Jiang He to put the dishes into the kitchen, turned on the tap, and then rolled up her sleeves, ready to wash the steel wire.
"Don't you want to accompany uncle and aunt?" Jiang He stood aside and wanted to take over.
"It'll be quick."
Xu Qing did not give way. Jiang He did not insist. He stood beside him for a moment, turned his head to look at the living room, and said in a low voice, "I dreamed about that …"
"What?"
"Just had a meal." Jiang He gestured, "I have dreamed about it."
"Hmm?"
Xu Qing paused and asked curiously, "When?"
"A few days ago, I think it was last month."
"Oh …"
He was relieved to hear Jiang He's words. He thought it was some kind of previous marriage … If he had dreamed about it before coming to modern times, it would be unbelievable.
Xu Qing recalled the concept of previous marriage and shook his head with a smile, "What you think about in the day, what you dream about at night. Didn't you say that you like to have four people together at my house? Maybe it's because you like it. "
Fate was to find the right person. There was no such thing as previous marriage. Young people in modern society did not believe in these demons and ghosts.
As for time travel … it should be quantum mechanics that could explain this problem of time.
…
Outside the living room.
"What do you think?"
Zhou Suzhi sat on the sofa, moved her butt next to Xu Wenbin and whispered.
"What do you mean?"
"I think the two of them can make it. Look at this … Mimi, come here."
As they were talking, they saw White Gourd passing by. Zhou Suzhi waved her hand and held it in her arms.
"Is it dirty?" Xu Wenbin distanced himself from it.
"I think it is cleaner than you. How can it be dirty if it is raised at home?"
Zhou Suzhi did not care. She scratched White Gourd's chin, leaned on the sofa, and looked around the living room again. She felt that it was not bad.
"I think if Qing Zi and Qin Haodong can be together, you should give this house to him."
"Let him find a job first!"
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