In the evening, Su Ciliang had originally planned to treat everyone to a meal at the school.
The food at Jingcheng University was quite good.
But he was persuaded by Shen Zizhen.
"Since the Captain has come to the capital, I must do my best as a host."
"Uncle Shen, what good food are you planning to treat us to?" Su Xiaotian was not polite, stepping forward with a smile.
"Let's go to Yiming Pavilion. Among the many restaurants and eateries in the capital, I still find the food at Yiming Pavilion to my liking," Shen Zizhen said with a smile, admitting that he hadn't been to Yiming Pavilion in a while and was craving it.
"I think you're just craving Auntie's cooking," Su Taohua chided Shen Zizhen with a playful glance.
Shen Zizhen chuckled, "Indeed, I can't remember how long it's been since I last ate Auntie's cooking. I miss it dearly."
"I won't go. Xiao Mei still has the child at home. I'm afraid Xiao Huo can't manage alone."
Although Su Taohua wanted to accompany Su Changjiu and the others, she thought of her daughter at home and felt she should return.
"You, you just worry too much. If you don't go, the young couple will surely manage," Shen Zizhen shook his head helplessly and said, "Brother Changjiu has finally come for a visit, how can you, as his sister, not accompany him for a meal?"
Su Xiaotian also chimed in, "Auntie Taohua, don't worry. Teacher Huo is very smart and can definitely take care of the child and Sister Xiao Mei!"
She had initially thought Huo Sinian was a pampered young master who couldn't do anything practical, but it turned out he was very meticulous when taking care of the child and his wife.
"Besides, Auntie Taohua, you can't always be taking care of them, can you?"
Su Taohua hadn't considered this point. After Su Xiaotian reminded her, she also realized it.
There were many things at the factory, and it was already difficult to spare this month to take care of Xiao Mei and the child.
"This..."
"Auntie Taohua, actually, I think you could find someone to help with the child. As long as they are reliable, know how to take care of children, and have no ill intentions, it would be fine."
In later generations, many people hired nannies, but at this time, it was not common.
Many people were still afraid of being labeled as capitalist exploiters by hiring nannies.
"You can discuss this with Xiao Huo later and hear his opinion. Since we're out today, let's relax for a day and not think about these things," Shen Zizhen said, his heart aching for his wife.
It had been almost a month, and she looked much more haggard.
Today was a rare opportunity for a break.
Su Taohua then accompanied everyone to Yiming Pavilion.
Coincidentally, there was no other work in the laboratory, so Su Sangong followed them back, planning to stay at home for one night and return to school early the next morning.
Su Xiaocao felt very uneasy. She was afraid of seeing Su Sangong, yet she also longed to see him.
During the meal, Su Xiaocao and Su Sangong had no interaction. Su Dan Novel Network.
Su Xiaocao's gaze would slightly shy away when she looked at Su Sangong.
After the meal, the older generation sat together talking, while the younger generation went out separately.
As Su Sangong went out, he happened to see Su Xiaocao standing by the wall, looking at the moon.
"Xiaocao!"
Su Sangong took the initiative to greet her.
But when Su Xiaocao heard Su Sangong's voice, she felt an urge to flee.
"I, I'm going to see if my father needs any help!"
Su Xiaocao quickly ran towards the private room in the restaurant, completely ignoring Su Sangong.
Su Sangong touched his nose in bewilderment. He didn't seem to have done anything, so why was Xiaocao so scared?
In the blink of an eye, it was the full moon banquet for the two children.
They specifically chose Sunday for the full moon banquet.
After all, for those who needed to work or go to school, weekdays didn't offer much extra time.
Choosing Sunday made it much more convenient for everyone.
Early that morning, a sign was hung outside Yiming Pavilion.
A large wooden sign read: The Proprietor is Celebrating, Closed Today.
The characters were written by Su Ciliang, whose calligraphy was excellent, strong, and powerful.
Many people who were planning to eat at Yiming Pavilion saw the large wooden sign.
"This calligraphy is truly amazing!"
"Who says not? I even want to sneak the wooden sign home."
"Don't have such thoughts. Keep it well for the hosts."
"During the New Year, I saw the couplets at the entrance of Yiming Pavilion and felt they were extraordinary."
"Could this be the work of a great calligrapher?"
"It looks similar to the characters on the plaque hanging on the wall of Yiming Pavilion. It should be written by the same person."
"I heard that this place has a child who is a very famous painter."
"You misheard, isn't it a calligrapher?"
"What are you talking about? Don't you know that calligraphy and painting are inseparable?"
People who had intended to eat, but couldn't, ended up discussing Su Ciliang's calligraphy in groups before reluctantly leaving the entrance of Yiming Pavilion to find other restaurants to eat at.
Meanwhile, the Su family was busy preparing the banquet.
With the six or seven people originally employed by Yiming Pavilion, everyone worked together, and the speed of cooking increased significantly.
To make the banquet perfect and leave no regrets for the two children's full moon celebration.
The ingredients for today's banquet were prepared in advance by Su Xiaotian, and they were naturally different from the ingredients commonly found in the market.
Su Xiaotian chose ingredients from the system's space. Although they looked similar, there was a difference in taste.
Grandma Su decided to be the head chef today, with Liang Xiu and the newly hired master chef from the restaurant assisting.
The kitchen space was limited, so only those who could cook stayed.
The rest of the people who couldn't help went outside to receive guests.
Su Xiaotian was clearly one of those who couldn't help.
She wasn't very skilled in cooking.
It was better for her to obediently wait outside to serve tea and water to the guests.
Quite unexpectedly, the first to arrive were Dong Yuanzhong and his wife.
Dong Yuanzhong and Fan Shufang walked in carrying a large package, both with smiles on their faces.
Su Xiaotian was the first to see them and quickly went forward to greet them.
"Second Grandpa, Second Grandma, you're here?"
"We're here, and a few thick-skinned people are following behind," Dong Yuanzhong said with a pout.
Su Xiaotian was taken aback. What did he mean by a few thick-skinned people following behind?
But in an instant, Su Xiaotian understood. If there were people behind them, it could only be Minister Wu or Minister Chang.
Was her second grandpa speaking so disrespectfully?
They were important figures, how could he be so impolite?
As soon as he finished speaking, they saw that indeed, more people entered, precisely Minister Chang and Minister Wu, both couples, carrying large bags and small bags.
Su Xiaotian was stunned.
Were the important figures so free today?
They actually had time to gather for a full moon banquet!
Su Xiaotian couldn't help but think that it was fortunate she had prepared two extra tables for the banquet.
"Old Dong, what are you saying? I'm not here for you today!"
"Hmph, I know you're not here for me!"
Are they acting like old children?
Su Xiaotian looked at them and decided to ignore them, directly going to talk to Fan Shufang and the others.
"Second Grandma, you and the two grandmas can go to the private room first. I've prepared hawthorn juice."
Su Xiaotian carried a pot of hawthorn juice to the private room. Dong Yuanzhong and the others also arrived.
The cups were already placed, and Su Xiaotian poured water for each of them.