Wife, please behave yourself.

Chapter 116: Cooking raw rice into cooked rice
Am I getting presbyopia?

Watching Liu Wanqiu lift the sofa with his bare hands, and seeing the little girl pick up the walnut ornament that had rolled off the sofa, she found it along with another one.

Old Zhang, who witnessed this scene, felt that there was something wrong with his eyes.

Anju Nan, who shared the same feeling, was also shocked and spoke up.

As Liu Wanqiu ran up to him and returned the walnuts she had picked up to Lao Zhang, the woman in the group also hurriedly apologized. Even after the four of them left, the two men, who were over a hundred years old combined, still hadn't fully recovered from the shock.

All eyes followed and fell on Liu Wanqiu.

Only after the figure had completely disappeared from sight did An Junan speak with a sigh.

"The world is truly full of wonders... Kids these days are incredibly strong."

"That's right. Back then, we were lucky if we could even get enough to eat. We didn't have that kind of strength."

"I wonder if he's a weightlifter, that sofa looked pretty heavy."

"That's right, anyway, my old bones can't lift it."

"Can you come up with something else? All you can say is 'yes,' right?"

"That's right, I'm not as cultured as you."

"He's so old, yet he's still so irresponsible."

Looking at Lao Zhang beside him, who was deliberately going against him, An Junan felt that the other man had wasted all these years.

He glanced down at the antiques the other person was constantly fiddling with, and after a while he remembered that he had something important to do.

"Go check the car, what are you doing talking nonsense with me here?"

"Oh dear, I forgot about that."

Leave the gate and walk towards the parking lot.

During this time, the two were still discussing the little girl with tremendous strength they had just met.

Compared to An Junan, who only has one daughter, the Zhang family clearly has more children. It can be said that at today's gathering of old friends, everyone except An Junan has a grandson.

When the group of people who are usually serious and proper in public get together, they always chat about funny things that happened when they were young. Whenever this happens, An Junan is inevitably teased by the group.

Whenever Guo Yan was giving birth, the story of An Junan frantically scratching at the wall outside the delivery room would be brought up again.

Perhaps it was because he loved his wife so much that after having a daughter, An Junan refused to let his wife suffer anymore.

He usually puts on airs and has a serious and dignified appearance, but he cares deeply about his family.

Anju Nan is known for being fiercely protective of his own.

He just stubbornly refused to admit it.

Old Zhang laughed even harder, shouting to Anju South as if showing off.

"My grandson recently won an award for his essay, titled 'My Father is the Party Secretary.' Oh my, having a grandson really changes things; he's always following me around calling me 'Grandpa' this and 'Grandpa' that..."

Anju Nandu ignored the other party and just kept walking towards the parking lot with his head down.

But the old man beside him didn't let him off the hook, constantly boasting about how sensible and obedient his grandson was.

Until we reach our destination.

Anju Nan was just about to check the damage to the vehicle with Lao Zhang.

"Uncle, what are you doing here?"

A familiar voice called out to him, and An Junan looked up in that direction.

When he saw Liu Changcun's surprised expression, he was equally surprised when he realized what was happening.

An Junan hadn't seen Liu Changcun, his future son-in-law, for quite some time.

Overjoyed, he stepped forward to inquire and learned that Liu Changcun had come here to eat because someone had treated him.

They immediately forgot about the fact that Lao Zhang's car had been scratched.

They exchanged pleasantries and inquiries.

This left Old Zhang, who was standing to the side, completely puzzled until An Junan introduced him, at which point he finally understood who the man in front of him was.

I've heard more than once before that the girl from the Anju family finally found a boyfriend.

This is the first time I've met him in person.

After getting to know each other, An Junan, who had been teased by his friends, was finally able to stand up straight and insisted on dragging Liu Changcun to their table to get to know them.

Although Liu Changcun wanted to refuse tactfully, seeing An Junan's triumphant and happy expression, he finally agreed.

Since they were acquaintances, the issue of the car scratch was naturally resolved.

An Junan and the others were sent back to their private room first, while Liu Changcun went to the private room where the senior students and children were.

As soon as he entered the door, Liu Changcun apologized.

"I'm sorry, senior, I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy your treat today."

Noticing the way the four people in the private room were looking at him, he paused for a moment and then added.

“The owner of the car that was scratched happens to be an acquaintance of the station, and he insisted that I join their table. You order the food and eat with the kids first. I'll come over if they finish early.”

Wen Yunwei, who was waiting for Liu Changcun to come over and order from the menu in front of her, was stunned when she heard this, but she did not show any obvious disappointment after she came to her senses.

Instead, she responded with understanding.

"It's alright, you go ahead and get busy. There's nothing we can do about it... it's just bad luck."

Liu Changcun was momentarily stunned when he saw Wen Yunwei say those words. After realizing what she meant, he reminded his senior to go through insurance for paint repair.

He then gave some instructions to his children.

He had only been inside for a short while when he pushed the door open and left again.

Only the four people in the private room remained, staring at each other in bewilderment.

Shen Ruzhi, who was sitting quietly, withdrew her gaze from the doorway and turned to look at her mother sitting beside her.

Seeing that the other person was also looking towards the door of the private room.

"Mom, Uncle will be back soon."

"..."

Her daughter's voice drew Wen Yunwei's attention back to Shen Ruzhi, who was looking at her with some concern. Then she turned her gaze to the two siblings who were also looking at her.

Adjusting her own state, as an elder, she didn't want to show anything unusual in front of the children.

After taking a deep breath, she looked in the direction of her junior's child with a smile and asked softly.

"Don't worry, whatever you want to eat, Auntie's treating today."

"I want a big pork knuckle!"

As soon as Wen Yunwei finished speaking, Liu Wanqiu, who had been craving food for a long time, couldn't wait to speak up.

"No problem, we'll have the braised pork knuckle."

"besides……"

Young Liu Wanqiu didn't notice Wen Yunwei's obvious disappointment; her heart was filled with longing for delicious food.

Liu Songyan, on the other hand, observed silently from the side.

Looking at Wen Yunwei getting along harmoniously with her younger sister, Shen Ruzhi couldn't help but recall the words Shen Ruzhi had said to her at the beginning of summer vacation.

If... the Wen Yunwei before me is truly as gentle and family-oriented as she usually appears.

Perhaps getting together with her father isn't entirely unacceptable.

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An Zhaoran wrapped her hair in a hair drying cap. This was a useful item recommended to her by her mother, Guo Yan. It eliminated the frizz caused by prolonged blow-drying, and the pure cotton material quickly absorbed the moisture from her hair by simply wrapping it completely.

Having just finished showering, she came to her sofa in her pajamas. The slightly old-fashioned, segmented pajamas fit her perfectly.

Compared to aesthetic appeal, mothers who are responsible for purchasing household items prioritize practicality.

Guo Yan prepared the same type of pajamas that she often wore for her daughter.

As Guo Yan came out of the kitchen, she looked at the figure sitting on the sofa and watched An Zhaoran take out a face mask, apply it, and keep rubbing along the edge.

He then leaned back on the sofa and sat cross-legged.

Holding a plate of sliced ​​apples, Guo Yan sat down on the sofa, placed the fruit plate on the coffee table in front of her, and then took out toothpicks and stuck them in the apples.

"Didn't we say we shouldn't eat after brushing our teeth?"

"Just wash it again after you finish eating. Besides, I didn't eat much tonight, so I'm a little hungry."

"You always have an endless list of excuses for not eating when it's time to eat."

Guo Yan reached out and poked her daughter, whose head was covered with a hair drying cap, and said in a doting tone.

"Eat up, I'll cut you more if you want more."

"That's enough, one is enough for me~"

"I know you've been busy with work lately, but you still need to remember to eat on time."

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Smiling in response to her mother, An Zhaoran kept smoothing the face mask on her face until it adhered more firmly before putting her hand down again.

After a period of preparation, "Happy Rush Rush Rush," which aired on the Fair Channel, achieved good ratings.

As Liu Changcun said at the time, the competitive programs involving ordinary people received a good response as soon as they were launched.

The only pity is that the show won't be on for long. Once the weather gets cooler, it will have to be temporarily suspended so that a new show can be produced.

There's little chance for "Happy Rush" to air this year; perhaps it could be broadcast on satellite TV if it's held earlier next summer.

I picked up a slice of apple with a toothpick, put it in my mouth, and took a small bite.

After chewing and swallowing, An Zhaoran suddenly remembered something and looked at her mother beside her to ask.

"Isn't my dad coming home today?"

"I went to a gathering with friends, and I don't know when I'll be back."

"Oh, I was thinking of discussing the show with him."

"You'd better wait a few days before going to see him."

"why?"

Hearing her daughter's question, Guo Yan sighed and explained.

"It's all because of you. Every time your dad goes to a gathering with his friends, he gets really upset by those people. They have lots of children and grandchildren, while our family..."

Towards the end, Guo Yan only hinted at it, without explicitly stating her intentions.

However, when An Zhaoran looked at her mother, she clearly saw the gaze that was constantly scrutinizing her.

He took another bite of the apple, and after savoring the taste, he muttered to himself.

"What can I do? We're just dating, not married yet, and we can't have a baby right away."

That's why I'm urging you to get married soon.

"These things can't be rushed..."

An Zhaoran shifted her legs, which had been crossed, and lay down on her side, leaning against the back of the sofa.

Seeing that her mother sitting next to her wasn't giving her a friendly look, she kicked her leg as if she were being spoiled.

"If I suddenly brought two kids home with him now, would you and Dad be happy?"

"Happy? More like shocked!"

"Oh……"

"Don't talk nonsense. They're not even married yet, so how could they have a child?"

"Assuming, hehe..."

The smile appeared light, but it actually masked embarrassment.

An Zhaoran held up the half-eaten apple in her hand, glanced guiltily at her mother, and quickly looked away when she saw her mother looking at her.

Looking at the half-eaten apple in my hand, it seemed quite tempting.

Unaware of her daughter's little thoughts, Guo Yan sighed again, and after regaining her senses, she continued muttering.

"Your father and I are hoping that you can get married and have children as soon as possible."

"So anxious..."

"Do you think you're still a little girl?"

Not wanting to say anything that would hurt her daughter, Guo Yan suddenly felt a headache coming on and rubbed her temples.

After stopping, I looked at my daughter, who was wearing a face mask but taking small bites of an apple.

"Next time Xiao Liu comes to our house, we'll make sure to put you two in the same room."

"mom!"

"If you've already made the deed into a done deal, then your dad won't be able to say anything."

An Zhaoran, who was lying on her side, suddenly sat up. Even though the face mask on her face was cool, it couldn't stop her face from getting warmer.

In the past, she wouldn't have felt ashamed of such risqué remarks.

But ever since she saw the real-life video on the computer in the study, she has truly grasped its reality.

Hearing her mother's extremely bold remarks, An Zhaoran was no longer the kind of person who knew nothing.

She sat back on the sofa, her face mask concealing her flushed complexion.

The sound that came out was unusually soft.

"That kind of thing... can only happen after marriage..."

"Dong dong."

The knocking interrupted the mother and daughter's conversation, and also gave An Zhaoran a legitimate reason to leave.

She hurriedly put down the apple she hadn't finished eating, got up, put on her slippers, and ran towards the front door while shouting.

My steps were rapid, and so was my heartbeat.

Although her mother said it casually, An Zhaoran, upon hearing it, conjured up a scene in her mind that did not exist in reality.

Thinking of the videos I had seen before, thinking of Liu Changcun...

Her thoughts were in a jumble, but thankfully Liu Changcun wouldn't actually show up at her house under normal circumstances.

Otherwise, I would have to do as my mother said and stay in the same room with the other person.

Just imagining it was enough to make An Zhaoran extremely embarrassed.

Arriving at the security door, I reached out and turned the lock.

The word "Dad" was already on the tip of his tongue, but as the security door opened, a familiar figure stood outside his own door.

He watched as Liu Changcun appeared at his doorstep, supporting his father.

In an instant, her mind went completely blank.

(End of this chapter)