The scent of food immediately assailed them as they entered the room.
A bright light flashed in Xiao Bai's almond-shaped eyes, and she said in a milky voice, "Mom, what did you cook? It smells so good, Xiao Bai's tummy is rumbling."
Chen Lishu smiled and said, "I specially stewed crucian carp and tofu soup for Xiao Bai. This is your favorite food, so Xiao Bai needs to eat obediently tonight and eat until she's full."
"Okay!"
Xiao Bai responded and eagerly walked towards the dining table.
On the table were exquisite dishes, not only braised pork and pig's trotters, but also crucian carp soup, and cabbage stir-fried with lard.
Every dish looked appetizing. Qin Yue, standing behind everyone, saw this scene, and a sharp glint flashed in her deep eyes.
She said meaningfully, "I didn't expect Commander Gu's household to have such good food. It seems that applying to Commander Yang to be your assistant was the most correct choice I've ever made."
Ever since Chen Lishu led her family to prosperity, these dishes were basically a staple at their table. It was important to remember that in the early 90s, many people couldn't even get enough to eat, so it was no wonder Qin Yue made such an ill-timed remark upon seeing this.
However, Chen Lishu wasn't one to dwell on minor things. She quickly called out, "What are you all still standing here for? Hurry up and sit down to eat. If you don't eat soon, the food will get cold."
After speaking, Chen Lishu took out a custom-made children's chair and placed Yi Cheng and Xiao Bai into them. Just as she was about to go into the kitchen to get the white rice, Qin Yue had already done what she intended to do.
"You don't have to be so polite. How could I let you, a guest..." Before Chen Lishu could finish speaking, Qin Yue had already returned to the kitchen after putting down the rice.
After about a minute, she came out holding a plate of bowls, and while serving everyone rice, she said, "We have a table of delicious food here today. Everyone eat to your heart's content and fill yourselves up." Da Feng Novel Network
Seeing Qin Yue's familiarity, Chen Lishu awkwardly curved her lips. She then tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. If there was someone unfamiliar present today, they would have thought Qin Yue was the mistress of the house.
"Miss Chen, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and sit down to eat. Thank you very much for preparing such a sumptuous meal for us today. I'll use tea as a substitute for wine and toast you." After saying this, Qin Yue gracefully took a sip from her teacup.
Chen Lishu hadn't recovered yet. She blankly held her cup, tilted her head back, and drank the beverage. Just as she was about to pick up her chopsticks to eat, she found Qin Yue had gone to the two children and was actually feeding them!
Chen Lishu quickly stopped her, "Miss Qin, the children are old enough. They don't need to be fed at this age. You should eat your own food and don't mind them."
Qin Yue looked up and said, "The children are still growing. If they're not fed, they won't grow. What if they don't grow taller because they don't eat enough?"
This was the thinking of the older generation. When Chen Lishu was at home, she never allowed anyone to feed the two children because it could give the children the illusion that eating was a chore.
The most crucial point was that these two children were very well-behaved. For the past year, they had been eating obediently themselves. Their intake wasn't restricted as long as they ate their fill, and extra meals could be provided if needed. Moreover, she had taken Yi Cheng and Xiao Bai to the hospital for height checks, and there were no signs of malnutrition or developmental delays.
Chen Lishu retorted, "No, let them eat by themselves. You traveled a long way, you haven't eaten anything either. Don't mind them, take care of yourself first."
Whether it was Chen Lishu's illusion or not, after she finished speaking, Qin Yue didn't reply. Instead, she looked towards Gu Xingdong, her eyes seeming to carry a hint of grievance, as if accusing her.
However, Gu Xingdong didn't even glance at her, as if no one else existed at the dining table except Chen Lishu.
Just as the atmosphere became a bit strange, Xiao Bai suddenly spoke, "Auntie Qin, Xiao Bai can eat by herself obediently too. You should eat quickly. The fish soup is delicious, eat more, otherwise, you'll be hungry at night."
"Yes, Auntie Qin. I'm a big boy. How can I let a woman feed me? I can eat this rice by myself. You don't need to worry about me." After speaking, Yi Cheng puffed out his chest, as if demonstrating his manhood.
Hearing the children's comfort, Qin Yue smiled and said, "Alright, alright. Auntie knows you are the most capable. In that case, I'll eat now."
"Good!"
"Good!"
The two children responded to Qin Yue in unison. As she lowered her head to eat, Xiao Bai and Yi Cheng winked at Chen Lishu.
Qin Yue thought Xiao Bai and Yi Cheng were comforting her, but in reality, the two children were shrewd enough to simply ease the awkward atmosphere.
The meal soon ended. After Chen Lishu washed the bowls, she arranged sleeping places for Qin Yue and Li Xiulan, then dragged her tired body back to her room.
The two children, who were playing with Gu Xingdong, instantly clung to Chen Lishu like sticky candy when they saw her appear.
Chen Lishu held one child in each arm and looked into Gu Xingdong's eyes, saying, "In the past few days, I've asked Zhang Bin to investigate information about all the kindergartens in the capital. After comparison, I have selected a place that is very suitable for the two children to attend school."
Hearing Chen Lishu's words, Xiao Bai tilted her head, her expression confused, and asked, "Kindergarten? What is that place, Mommy?"
Chen Lishu looked at Xiao Bai in her arms with doting affection and said, "This is where you will go to school. You can play with many children in kindergarten from now on."
"Really?" Hearing the word "friends," Xiao Bai's eyes began to sparkle.
Chen Lishu nodded and asked, "Then do Xiao Bai and Yi Cheng want to go to kindergarten?"
The two children said enthusiastically, "Yes!"
"Then will Mommy take you two to play at the kindergarten tomorrow?"
"Okay!"
Hearing that the kindergarten day was set for tomorrow, Gu Xingdong's brows furrowed tightly. He parted his thin lips and said slowly, "Isn't it too early to enroll tomorrow?"
Chen Lishu smiled and leaned closer to Gu Xingdong, asking meaningfully, "What, are you reluctant? Kindergarten has already started for a month. If you don't send them in now, when will you send them? Do you want to wait until the end of the semester?"
Gu Xingdong sighed and said, "No, I'm just feeling a bit emotional. I always feel like the children were born yesterday, and the house has always been noisy. Tomorrow it will suddenly become quiet, and I'm really not used to it."