Cloud Peak Scenery
Chapter 143 Celebrating the New Year with a Feast
"No wonder I smelled something delicious the moment I walked in."
"I didn't expect you two to prepare such a big surprise for me."
A flower-like smile bloomed on Aunt Liu's usually composed face.
She wasn't a glutton.
But a bowl of authentic Taihe Banmian (a type of Chinese hand-pulled noodle) was a childhood memory for her.
After growing up, she was busy with her career and never had the chance to go back and eat it.
Even more so now.
She didn't expect that Lu Xuan could actually make it.
Moreover, Aunt Liu could tell whether the taste was authentic just by smelling it.
Absolutely authentic!
"Did you make this, Lu Xuan?"
Lu Xuan: "Yao Yao and I made it together."
Su Yao smiled at him.
"Aunt Liu, try it quickly and see if it's delicious."
"If it is, I'll make it for you again in the future."
Aunt Liu nodded with a smile.
Then, she washed her hands nearby.
She took the bowl and slurped a big mouthful.
She ate the soup and noodles together.
Then, under the expectant gazes of Lu Xuan and Su Yao, she exhaled a long breath.
"Authentic! Absolutely authentic!"
Aunt Liu's eyes were a little wet.
She hadn't tasted this flavor for many years.
When she lived in Fuyang as a child.
Aunt Liu's mother often took her to eat it.
Two bowls, one big and one small, slightly spicy, rinsed with cold water.
Her mother always said she couldn't finish it.
She would pick a chopstick of noodles for Aunt Liu beforehand.
Every time, Aunt Liu would eat until her stomach was round and very satisfied.
Her mother would watch her with a smile.
"Slurp—"
Childhood memories flooded into her heart.
The taste of the noodles reminded Aunt Liu of her mother.
She picked up the noodles and ate them in big mouthfuls.
"You two are so thoughtful..."
Lu Xuan and Su Yao were happy to see Aunt Liu eating so happily.
After looking at each other, they said with a smile.
"Aunt Liu, this bowl is for you to fill your stomach first."
"There's a big meal tonight."
"And if you want to eat it again in the future, Lu Bao and I will make it for you."
"Okay, okay!"
Aunt Liu was very gratified.
After eating the noodles, Aunt Liu and Su Yao began to prepare the New Year's Eve dinner together.
Lu Xuan then called Xu Lan.
"Sister Xu, I'm coming to pick you up now."
"Okay, we're ready."
Xiao Qun Qun squeezed over and insisted on saying, "Daddy Lu, be careful on the road, pay attention to the traffic lights, stop at the red light, go at the green light~"
"Haha, okay, I will definitely look."
Lu Xuan laughed.
Then he went out and drove to the community.
After picking up Xiao Qun Qun, the little girl was wearing a white down jacket.
There were two small yellow wings on the back.
"Look~ This is the New Year's clothes my mommy bought me."
"It can also move!"
Xiao Qun Qun couldn't wait to run to Lu Xuan.
Then she turned her back to him.
With her little hands in her pockets, she pulled and tugged.
The small wings on the back of the down jacket began to flutter rapidly.
It looked like a little white dragon in winter.
"Is it fun?"
"Fun!"
Lu Xuan laughed and lifted Xiao Qun Qun up.
"Take off!"
Then he held her up and flew her back and forth in the air.
Paired with a pair of small wings, Xiao Qun Qun seemed to be really flying.
She was so amused that she giggled.
Lu Xuan didn't put her down until they got into the car.
"Tired of flying?"
"Let's celebrate the New Year and have a big meal."
"Gogogo!"
The little girl was full of energy.
She insisted on sitting in the passenger seat.
Saying that this way, she could always see Lu Xuan.
Xu Lan couldn't resist her, so she could only help her fasten her seat belt.
"Be good, don't move around."
"Okay~"
Xiao Qun Qun immediately sat upright.
Like she was in class.
Lu Xuan smiled slightly and patted the little girl's head.
Then he asked as he drove.
"Sister Xu, will Qun Qun's studies be affected?"
"No, she's always been doing well in school."
Xu Lan said with a smile.
Qun Qun liked acting, but she only regarded it as an entertainment activity.
Xu Lan wouldn't put the cart before the horse.
Everything must be based on learning.
Fortunately, Xiao Qun Qun was smart and sensible, and Xu Lan didn't have to worry about her studies at all.
Xiao Qun Qun also raised her hand and said, "I have already started self-studying junior high school courses!"
"So amazing?"
Lu Xuan was a little surprised.
Generally, children Qun Qun's age are in the third or fourth grade.
A third grader studying junior high school content.
A typical academic master seedling!
"Hehe, it's not that amazing."
Xiao Qun Qun smiled shyly.
Lu Xuan was also amused: "Then Qun Qun, have you finished your summer homework?"
"When I was at school, I finished half of it!"
"I can finish the rest in two days!"
Xiao Qun Qun raised her small face and said.
Lu Xuan couldn't help but nod.
Sure enough, she's an academic master!
However, he still said mysteriously.
"You're a little slow."
"Back then, I only spent one night and finished writing everything."
Xiao Qun Qun immediately showed an admiring look.
Exclaiming, "Wow! Daddy Lu was so awesome!"
"That's right!"
Lu Xuan smiled triumphantly like a child.
"One pen, one person, one night, one miracle!"
Xiao Qun Qun's eyes were full of little stars.
She felt that Lu Xuan was the most powerful person in the world.
"Then Daddy Lu will be Qun Qun's role model in the future!"
"Qun Qun wants to learn from Daddy Lu!"
Hearing this, Lu Xuan's old face stiffened.
"Cough cough... that's not necessary." He stammered.
"Ah? Why?"
"Because... because everyone has their own life, other people's paths can only be used as a reference, you need to find your own path, so just stick to being yourself."
As he spoke, Lu Xuan himself believed it.
"I see, what you said makes so much sense!"
Qun Qun began to think about life.
Lu Xuan took the opportunity to breathe a sigh of relief, then wiped the non-existent cold sweat.
Xu Lan sat in the back row.
With an expression that wanted to laugh but was embarrassed to laugh.
Soon, Lu Xuan drove back to the villa.
After the three of them got out, Su Yao was already standing at the door waiting, waving at them.
"Come in, come in quickly."
Lu Xuan hugged Qun Qun and walked in.
Xu Lan followed behind, carrying New Year's gifts.
The house was brightly lit, and the aroma of food kept wafting from the kitchen.
Xiao Qun Qun's stomach suddenly grumbled.
She wrinkled her small face and patted her small belly in disgust.
"What are you calling for, if you call again, I won't feed you later!"
Then, it really didn't call.
"Hahahahaha!"
Everyone laughed.
This little girl is so cute!
The arrival of Xu Lan and Qun Qun made the whole house lively.
Then, Qun Qun watched 'Tom and Jerry' on the sofa.
Aunt Liu accompanied her.
Lu Xuan, as the main force tonight, showed off his cooking skills in the kitchen!
In the end, Su Yao and Xu Lan could only stand aside.
Watching Lu Xuan perform there alone.
Xu Lan was a little surprised: "I didn't expect Teacher Lu to be so good at cooking."
What a perfect man.
Su Yao smiled, feeling honored.
Soon, an extremely rich New Year's Eve dinner appeared on the table.
Everyone took their seats.
Lu Xuan sat with Su Yao on his right and Xiao Qun Qun on his left.
One hugged one of his arms.
"Are you two trying to stop me from eating?"
Lu Xuan was speechless.
Su Yao smiled: "I can feed you, come! Ah~"
"Qun Qun can too!"
"Ah~"
"Hey hey hey! Watch the chopsticks!"
"Where are you poking!"
Opposite them, Aunt Liu and Xu Lan smiled with relief.