Chapter 125: Feeling distressed
Shen Yunqing, who had successfully gained a lot of favor from his brother-in-law when they first met, met Jiang Lingxi's gaze with an impeccable smile on her lips.
Since His Majesty has accepted the original relatives, he will also treat the Jiang family as relatives.
The most important thing is to follow His Majesty's footsteps closely.
Jiang Wenhui has not let go of her youngest son's hand since she held her hand. "Mom also booked a table at a restaurant near home. We will eat there at noon."
Although there was no shortage of food and clothing when I was in the juvenile detention center, it was still a big pot of rice in the cafeteria. It was enough to ensure that it was cooked and hygienic. The taste could only be said to be edible.
Jiang Lingxu couldn't help but swallowed quietly, but he still remembered the scene of hiding at home and being knocked on the door to demand debts. "It's better not to go to the restaurant to eat. Let's go home and cook for ourselves."
Jiang Wenhui's eyes became hot again after hearing this.
When the family was not bankrupt, the family no longer went to high-end restaurants to eat. Even the chef hired by the family was of a level that could serve as a restaurant chef.
Her sons and daughters were spoiled by her, and those who asked for the stars but not the moon could taste all the delicacies of mountains and seas.
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye, and her daughter has given up her studies and joined the entertainment industry to make money. Even her youngest son is so sensible that it makes her feel uncomfortable.
It’s just that the cost of being sensible is a bit high.
“The family is not short of money for this meal now,” Jiang Wenhui insisted. “Besides, it’s too late to go back, and you know your sister and I’s craftsmanship.”
She used to be a rich lady who never touched the sun. In the past few years, she started to cook hard, and the food she cooked was only edible.
Jiang Lingxu: "... Then let's go to the restaurant."
There are only a few of them. At worst, they will order a few cheap dishes with large portions, and never order more expensive dishes with smaller portions.
Finally got out of the big pot, and to be honest, he was really a little greedy.
Let’s eat something good first, and then go back to eat his mother’s cooking.
Xu Ling'an and Xu Lei came over to say goodbye, but Jiang Lingxi stopped them, "You two should come together too."
"How…"
Before Xu Ling'an could finish her polite refusal, Jiang Wenhui grabbed her wrist, "I was about to say, this place is far away from the city, so it's not easy to take a taxi. You two, brother and sister, come with us and have a meal before going back. Two more pairs of chopsticks would be great too.”
Xu Ling'an was still a little embarrassed, but Xu Lei nodded readily, "Thank you, Auntie, then An An and I will be polite."
Jiang Lingxu stood aside. As soon as he took his eyes away from the tips of Xu Ling'an's red ears, he was glared at by Xu Lei, touched his nose and looked up at the sky.
An eight-seater business car, just big enough for eight people.
Xu Lei is a good at enlivening the atmosphere. Even if he is sitting in the passenger seat, his voice is not missing along the way.
Jiang Lingxi also learned more about Xu Ling'an's past from his words.
I have had no father since I was a child. When I was a baby, I was picked up from the roadside and brought home by my mother who had some mental problems.
When I was in elementary school, my mother got lost again, and I have been living with my grandmother ever since.
When I was in the third grade of junior high school, I encountered a fatal danger. If Xu Lei hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been disastrous.
Xu Lei also entered the juvenile detention center.
The past is described in a very general way, but with twists and turns that are unimaginable to ordinary people.
Jiang Lingxi suddenly thought of a sentence she accidentally saw on her mobile phone two days ago: Although this is a seemingly peaceful society, you have a healthy body, your parents are alive, and you have one or two brothers and sisters who can help each other. Not rich but not lacking in food and clothing. Having a job that can support oneself is already better than most people in the world.
Many people are still struggling and trying their best to survive. She held Xu Ling'an's hand, which was sitting next to her, and it felt a little bit cold.
“Wear more clothes.”
Xu Ling'an nodded obediently.
If Jiang Lingxi's distress was in her eyes and heart, then Jiang Wenhui actually showed it on her face.
Her first impression of Xu Ling'an was very good. The little girl was good-looking, well-behaved, sensible and polite, but she had some obvious frailties in her body, which made her feel pity at first sight.
It is really heartbreaking to learn that this child has such a tortuous life experience.
“Be good, this day will eventually be filled with joy and sorrow.”
Jiang Lingxu pursed his lips. He originally thought that his life was bad enough, and he was confused about what else to do. But compared with this girl named Xu Ling'an, he seemed a little pretentious.
At least he is in good health and has parents, sisters, and brothers-in-law who care about him, so what else can he be dissatisfied about?
He should be grateful for everything he has now and pursue more possibilities while he is still young, instead of staying in the past and feeling sorry for himself.
The haze hidden in my heart quietly dissipated, revealing little bits of sunshine.
The restaurant Jiang Wenhui chose is just an old restaurant run by a couple for more than 20 years. It specializes in home-cooked dishes and the prices are not expensive. However, the fact that it has been open for more than 20 years at least proves that the restaurant has a good reputation.
Considering that her daughter is a public figure, she specially asked for a box.
Xu Ling'an also breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the menu posted on the wall of the restaurant lobby.
If it was really expensive, she would want to find an excuse to leave early.
After all, she had eaten the meal invited by her sister’s mother before she had a chance to treat her sister to a meal.
Entering the private room, Jiang Lingxu looked at the menu thrust into his hand, carefully ordered a few dishes, and handed it to Xu Lei.
Even though Xu Lei graciously accepted the invitation, when it came time to order, he searched every corner of the menu and finally ordered the cheapest dish of spicy and sour potato shreds, "I just like this dish, can you?" Just eat four big steamed buns.”
Jiang Wenhui couldn't see it, took the menu and added two more hard dishes, then looked at her daughter, "Xixi, do you want to eat anything?"
Just as Jiang Lingxi was about to wave her hand and say enough, she saw a hand stretched out in front of her, followed by the voice of Shen Yunqing sitting on her left, "Auntie, let me take a look."
“Add more, beef fillet with double pepper and steamed mandarin fish, thank you.”
Jiang Lingxi couldn't help but turn her head and glance at Shen Yunqing.
In ancient times, cows were sometimes more valuable than people. It was even illegal to eat beef. Even the king of a country did not have beef dishes on his menu.
The first time she ate beef was during a private visit incognito. She happened to encounter a farmer's cow giving birth, but it was difficult to give birth. In the end, neither the cow nor the calf survived.
Although the farmer was extremely grieved, he reported the incident and had the cow slaughtered. Only then did she taste the taste of beef.
It was not until the Ministry of Agriculture finally bred beef cattle that grew quickly that they could be eaten, and she realized the freedom of beef.
If it were just this one dish, she could still call it a coincidence, but with the addition of steamed mandarin fish, which she also likes to eat...
She had reason to wonder, could this person have specifically inquired about her taste with Tong Yue and the others?
Just pretending to be affectionate in front of your parents doesn’t mean you have to work so hard!