Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
He lay down until seven oâclock and then returned to the kitchen.
The aroma of the bone had been cooked, and the entire room was filled with it.
He opened the lid and took a look. The soup had already turned milky white.
He closed the lid with satisfaction and took out the frying pan.
At 7:20, he knocked on the door one by one.
As soon as he got out of bed, Zhang Kun smelled the rich aroma of the bone soup.
He and Li Xu wore their clothes expectantly and walked out of the bedroom.
When they arrived at the dining table, the two of them were dumbfounded.
There was only a bowl of soup on the table; the rest were noodles.
Fortunately, Li Yongâs conscience was still there. He knew to make a braised pork belly and fried a few eggs instead of clear soup noodles.
Li Yong protected the bowl of soup well, and when Ji Yuanyuan came out, he quickly greeted her, âYuanyuan, come here quickly. Second Uncle has made you some soup!â
Ji Yuanyuan rubbed his eyes as she walked to the dining table. Seeing the soup on the table, she felt that something was wrong.
âGo brush your teeth first. You can wash your face after breakfast,â Li Xu urged them.
The three children went into the bathroom and sat at the dining table after brushing their teeth.
Li Yong pushed the bowl of soup in front of Ji Yuanyuan.
Ji Ziâang waited for a long time, but his bowl did not appear. Feeling wronged, he asked, âSecond Uncle, what about Big Brother and me?â
When Li Yong faced Ji Yuanyuan, he still had a gentle expression. However, when she looked at Ji Ziâang, his expression turned serious. âYou and Zixuan are already big kids. You donât need to drink soup.â
He then looked at Ji Yuanyuan and urged her, âYuanyuan, drink it quickly. After youâre done, Second Uncle will get you another bowl!â
Ji Yuanyuan lowered her head and looked at the thick soup in the bowl, then said very calmly, âSecond Uncle!â
âWhat?â Li Yong quickly replied.
âWith our relationship, you donât have to be so deliberate. Iâll help you.â Ji Yuanyuan raised her head and looked at Li Yong as she said this in a serious manner.
Ji Yuanyuan could easily understand his Second Uncleâs thoughts.
It was a Saturday, and she would usually go to Grandfather Qinâs place on Saturdays and Sundays.
Auntie Xiaomin, on the other hand, lived next door to Grandfather Qinâs house.
Her Second Uncle had come over early in the morning to court her, so he must have wanted her help.
Upon hearing Ji Yuanyuanâs words, Li Yongâs expression was a little embarrassed.
He patted Ji Yuanyuanâs head. âMy niece is so smart. Drink up quickly. After youâre done, Second Uncle will send you to Grandpa Qin.â
Li Xu and Zhang Kun had finished brushing their teeth and came over. They only came back to their senses after hearing Li Yongâs words.
âSo you were waiting for our Yuanyuan here?â Li Xu said unhappily, âYouâre just going to deduct it like this. Donât you know how to give Zixuan and Ziâang some?â
Li Yong pushed the noodles in front of the two children. âThe clay pot is only this big. Thereâs not much left. Iâll buy you guys something nice to eat later. You can eat whatever you want!â
Ji Ziâang was instantly happy when he heard that there was good food. âSecond Uncle, you have to keep your word!â
He took the noodles and ate them happily.
Li Xu sat down and looked at her silly son. She shook her head helplessly.
He is really too easy to bribe!
After the meal, Li Xu and Zhang Kun went to the shop, leaving only the three children and Li Yong at home.
Li Yong urged them to pack up while he poured the soup from the clay pot into a thermos.
It was not even eight oâclock when everything was ready.
Li Yong brought them downstairs. He used Li Xuâs little three-wheeled motorcycle to carry the three children to the Qin familyâs villa.
After entering the villa, Li Yong didnât dare to approach. He was afraid that Niu Allan and Qin Zhiye would be angry if they saw him.
He stopped in the distance.
He took a thermal container and placed it in Ji Yuanyuanâs hands, instructing, âGo to Auntie Xiaominâs house later and say that youâre bringing soup to her. Donât ever say that I prepared this soup. Just say that it was prepared by your mother, understand?â
Ji Yuanyuan nodded seriously and asked him, âThen, Second Uncle, are you leaving now?â
âSecond Uncle isnât leaving. I will stay here for a while!â
Hearing this, Ji Yuanyuan quietly moved closer and whispered, âThen find an angle where Auntie Xiaomin can see you. Iâll ask her to go to the window later, and youâll be able to see her!â
Hearing Ji Yuanyuanâs words, Li Yongâs eyes lit up, and he couldnât help but step forward and kiss Ji Yuanyuan on the face. âYouâre really my niece, and youâre the best. In the future, whatever you want, Second Uncle will buy it for you!â
Ji Ziâang ran over and asked expectantly, âSecond Uncle, what about me?â
Li Yong, who was in a good mood, reached out to pat Ji Ziâangâs head. âYou, it all depends on my mood!â
Ji Ziâang looked a little aggrieved, but Li Yong urged them, âAlright, alright. Hurry up and go.â
Ji Yuanyuan and Ji Zixuan each pulled Ji Ziâang to to go to Qin Junshanâs place.
The nanny, Xiao Qi, opened the door and looked down. The three children were standing at the door, hand in hand.
âWhy are you here so early today?â Xiao Qi was a little surprised.
Ji Yuanyuan carried the thermos and entered the house. Qin Junshan asked in surprise, âOh, you have soup again today? Quick, Xiao Qi, get a bowl. My Granddaughter-in-law is so filialâ¦â
Ever since Qin Junshanâs body had gotten better, Ji Yuanyuan had stopped bringing him soup.
It was just that when they came over, they would occasionally rush to pour water for Qin Junshan, changing the water to spiritual spring water.
Therefore, Qin Junshan was quite surprised to see Ji Yuanyuan carrying a thermos in her hand.
Ji Yuanyuan didnât expect Qin Junshan to misunderstand. She said with an embarrassed expression, âGrandpa, this soup is for Auntie Xiaomin, not for you!â
After she finished speaking, she chuckled.
This laughter seemed particularly awkward at this time.
Qin Junshan was stunned for a moment before he sighed, âSo itâs not for me!â
âGrandpa is a little sad!â he clutched his heart.
Ji Yuanyuan stepped forward and patted Qin Junshanâs shoulder. âGrandpa, donât be sad. Iâll ask Mom to make more tomorrow for you to drink!â
Qin Junshan couldnât help but laugh out loud when he saw the serious look on the little girlâs face.
âAll right, hurry up and find your Auntie Xiaomin. Otherwise, the soup will get cold,â he said.
Ji Yuanyuan nodded and looked at the two. âBig Brother, Second Brother, you guys play with Grandpa. Iâll go look for Auntie Xiaomin.â
She was afraid that her two brothers would say something wrong, so she didnât bring them along.
Ji Zixuan and Ji Ziâang also obediently called and did not follow.
Qin Junshan looked at the nanny, Xiao Qi, and ordered, âYou send Yuanyuan over.â
The nanny, Xiao Qi, took the thermos from Ji Yuanyuan and went to Qin Xiaominâs house.
The nanny, Xiao Qi, accompanied them. In addition, Ji Yuanyuan and Qin Mucheng were engaged when they were young.
No matter what Niu Ailan thought in her heart, she couldnât reject her on the surface.
Just as she was bringing Ji Yuanyuan up to the second floor, Qin Xiaojie came down.
His classes were almost over, so he had to stay a little longer in China.
âWhere did this little kid come from?â Qin Xiaojie saw Ji Yuanyuan and asked casually..