Speaking of grandpa, a warm light flashed in Lou Xi's eyes. He nodded and said softly, "Well, there is a grandpa. He is ninety years old this year!"
Ye Xingchen couldn't help but wonder, "Why doesn't grandpa live here with everyone?"
Lou Xi took her hand and sat back on the sofa, and said eloquently, "My grandpa is not his biological son, but he is better than his biological son. He joined the army at the age of fourteen. He is a real old Red Army soldier and is a comrade-in-arms with my biological grandfather.
, they fought against the Japanese devils together, participated in the Liberation War together, went to the Korean battlefield together, and went through life and death together countless times. During the war to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, my grandfather died to save him. My father was only less than ten years old at that time.
My uncles were younger, so grandpa adopted them, raised them, and trained them to become talents. Every man in the Lou family is a soldier. Lou Yi and I also received grandpa’s teachings from childhood before joining the army."
Ye Xingchen was deeply moved and felt that this old man was respectable. The conditions back then were not as good as they are now. How difficult it must have been for him to raise the children of his comrades one by one, and to train them all into heroes of the country. How great!
Lou Xi continued, "Grandpa also has his own family of children, so he doesn't live with us. He is getting older and had numerous injuries in his early years. His health has become worse as he gets older, so he moved to Beidaihe a few years ago.
The air is fresh and the environment is good, which is very suitable for retirement. Moreover, his qualifications are too high. If he lives in the military compound, many people will always come to see him. He feels that this is not good, so he moves farther away to keep himself quiet.
, and also make others less laborious.”
Ye Xingchen was even more impressed after hearing this. She had seen it on the news. According to statistics, there are only more than 100 old Red Army soldiers still alive in China. Future generations will not dare to forget their outstanding achievements. Naturally, their treatment is also extraordinary.
But this old man looked at it all so indifferently, which is really admirable.
Lou Xi also respects his grandfather very much, but he rarely has time to go back to Beijing, and even less time to go to Beidaihe to visit his grandfather. This year he finally has time. The day after tomorrow is his grandfather’s birthday, and he wants to visit the old man anyway.
By the way, let him see his grandson-in-law.
Ye Xingchen readily agreed and decided to make cakes with Shu Rao. Although her craftsmanship was not as good as Rao Rao's, she could still get started. She wanted to do her best for this respectable old man.
"Lou Xi, when are we going to see grandpa?" She even couldn't wait.
"Let's drive there on the morning of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. It's not too far."
Ye Xingchen smiled and nodded, then looked at Shu Rao, "Rao Rao, when do you plan to make the cake?"
Shu Rao thought for a while and said, "Let's make it on the morning of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. In that case, it will taste better if you eat it that day."
As the old man is so old, his teeth must not be in good condition, so naturally the cake should be softer and softer.
Ye Xingchen nodded, smiled and said, "Okay, then let's get up early and I'll help you."
"Um."
Han Fengyi felt very happy when she saw the two of them discussing. Look, these two girls are so kind-hearted. They are so kind to go to such trouble for an old man they have never met before!
On the side, the little devil and Sisi immediately showed joy when they heard that they were going to make a cake. Although they had just eaten and drank enough, they could not help but be greedy. Sisi even swallowed hard, while the little devil couldn't wait.
Said, "Girl, little aunt, let's make a cake tonight to try it out!"
Ye Xingchen and Shu Rao looked at each other and thought it was okay. After all, it was made for the elderly. It couldn't contain so much sugar and cream. I didn't know how it would taste. It might as well try it first.
Han Fengyi also agreed, "Okay, then I'll ask the kitchen to prepare the ingredients first."
The little devil cheered, Sisi also smiled sweetly, and soon there would be cake to eat!
Not long after, the kitchen was in full swing. Shu Rao was the main force, with Ye Xingchen helping. Although Han Fengyi couldn't reach out, she gave careful verbal instructions, telling them what flavors the old man liked, what kind of health problems the old man had, and what he should pay attention to in his diet.
On some matters, the three of them were busy working together, but they cooperated tacitly.
In the living room, the little devil couldn't sit still at all. He ran to the kitchen to have a look, and then went to have a look again. It took less than ten minutes to toss several times. Sisi was waiting obediently, but when she saw her sister walking around,
She couldn't sit still anymore, so she twisted off the sofa and followed the little devil around.
The little devil is like a monkey, her movements are very nimble, but Sisi is slow. Although she can't walk now, she wears a lot of clothes in Beijing. Her small body is clumsy, and the little devil thinks she is clumsy.
Yes, but he couldn't bear to leave her, so he held Sisi's little hand, and even thought far-sightedly that after Niuer and her father got married, it would be best to give her a younger brother, or else there would be another little girl.
She can't take care of it!
The two sisters were tossing back and forth.
Lou Xi and Lou Yi were already used to this situation. Last time the little devil celebrated his birthday in the army, Shu Rao and Ye Xingchen also made a cake. At that time, the two little girls simply moved a small bench and waited in the kitchen.
, that greedy look is very funny, but also very cute.
Lou Yicheng looked at the two little girls running around. Although he was a little dizzy, he was happy in his heart. In the blink of an eye, his two granddaughters had grown so big!
I can't help but think of Lou Rui, who was so cute when she was a child.
It’s a pity that he passed away at such a young age, hey!
I felt a deep melancholy in my heart.
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The sponge cake was quickly prepared, placed in a home oven, heated, baked, and then coated with cream. Shurao specially used animal cream, while most cake shops outside use vegetable cream, which is suitable for
Poor health and high fat content.
The sweet smell of cream is lingering in the air, making people feel intoxicated.
Han Fengyi looked at the cake, which was selling well, and then at Ye Xingchen and Shu Rao, with extremely loving expressions on her face.
Ye Xingchen and Shu Rao each held a plate and the other a fork, and said slightly nervously, "Mom (aunt), please try it first."
Han Fengyi smiled and took a bite. The sea cake below was soft and delicious, and the cream on top was sweet but not greasy.
"Well, it's so delicious. I don't know how many times better than the cakes sold outside!"
Ye Xingchen and Shu Rao both smiled slightly and felt relieved. They didn't expect that the first one was successful.
"Girl, aunt, is the cake ready?" The little devil ran to the kitchen door again, still holding Sisi's hand, and Sisi also looked greedy, "Cake, cake..."
"Okay, okay, I'll feed you two greedy cats right away!" Han Fengyi said lovingly.
Mrs. Lin quickly prepared more small plates, and then brought the cake to the living room for everyone to try.
The little devil couldn't wait for a long time. After the cake was cut, she picked up a fork and forked a piece of it, and started eating. Her mouth was busy, so she had to stick out her thumb towards Shu Rao and Ye Xingchen, and said hesitantly, "Well
,Delicious!"
Sisi followed suit, picked up the fork and started eating.
Neither Lou Xi nor Lou Yi liked eating this kind of food, so neither of them moved.
Ye Xingchen took a piece and handed it to Lou Xi, "Try it and see if it's not too sweet."
The corner of Lou Xi's mouth twitched slightly before he reached out to take it.
Lou Yi also picked up a piece and tasted it. As soon as the soft and delicious cake entered his mouth, his heart softened. The sweet but not greasy taste lingered between his lips and teeth, reminding him of the faint fragrance of her body.
Uh, what are you thinking about?
Realizing that he was absent-minded, he quickly retracted his reverie, his eyes wavered calmly, he slowly raised his eyes to look at her, and said with a smile, "It's really good."
There was an inexplicable heat on Shu Rao's face, and she felt a sense of affirmation. She smiled slightly. Although the smile was shallow, it was happiness from the bottom of her heart. The clear smile was like a snow lotus blooming instantly in a thousand-year-old snowfield.
It's heart-pounding.
Lou Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, and his heartstrings trembled. Somehow, he remembered the first time he saw her at the wedding. She was the bride that day, dressed beautifully, but that exquisite
The makeup couldn't hide the stiffness of her smile, but her smile just now was truly beautiful. It made him think for no reason that it would be great if she could smile like this in the future.
"You should have a piece too, I've been busy for a long time." He didn't notice that when he said this, his tone already showed distress and love.
Shu Rao was startled for a moment, then slowly raised her eyes and met his eyes. She saw something called concern in his eyes, and she suddenly felt very warm.
However, Lou Yicheng held the cake without moving for a long time, as if he was struggling.
This Shu Rao is different from what he imagined. She is kind, virtuous, and a sensible girl, and the little devil also likes her very much. In this case, it would not be bad if she could really marry Lou Yi?
He lowered his head and took a bite of the cake.
As soon as Han Fengyi saw his look, she knew something in her heart. She was happy and proud at the same time. Is there anything wrong with the girl I have fallen in love with? Are you satisfied?
I picked up the cake and started eating it with a smile on my face.
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The atmosphere was harmonious, but the doorbell suddenly rang.
Guard Xiao Jiang hurriedly opened the door. He knew the people coming. They were the Xiang family couple who came to pay New Year's greetings in previous years, and the handsome man beside them should be their son.
Xiao Jiang quickly entered the room and reported to Lou Yicheng and Han Fengyi, "Commander, madam, I'd like to pay New Year's greetings to the dean and his family!"
Lou Yicheng's movements suddenly paused, and Han Fengyi also frowned subconsciously. In fact, they were not very familiar with Dean Xiang's family, just because Xiang Fan's uncle was also the leader of the J Military Region, so everyone got to know each other after going back and forth. In previous years, they
I would also come over to visit, but now this situation...
Shu Rao immediately became embarrassed, and the smile on her face spread instantly. She subconsciously wanted to hide, but this was not her home. She really didn't know whether she should hide or where to hide. She was suddenly at a loss.
When Lou Yi saw her expression, he felt heartbroken and his eyes darkened. Without waiting for Lou Yicheng and Han Fengyi to speak, he turned to the guards and said in a deep voice, "Invite them in!"
While speaking, he reached out to hold Shu Rao and asked her to sit next to him.
Shu Rao looked at him in surprise and confusion.
Lou Yi didn't say anything, he just patted the back of her hand as if to comfort her.
He knew that she didn't want to see the Xiang family, but he didn't forget that Xiang Fan had sent her flowers on New Year's Day, and he frowned subconsciously.
The security guard quickly asked Xiang's family of three to come in.
"Commander Lou, Mrs. Lou..." Xiang Fan's parents quickly greeted Lou Yicheng and Han Fengyi, but when they raised their eyes and saw Shu Rao, they were stunned.
"Rao Rao?" Xiang Fan even blurted out her name.
The air seemed to condense instantly.
Shu Rao's face froze, but Lou Yi held her hand tightly and said nothing, but the silence was better than the sound. It was wordless, but it was the most powerful declaration!
Shu Rao's heartstrings trembled, like an electric current passing through his body, and he was stunned on the spot.
Han Fengyi immediately took advantage of the opportunity and pretended not to know about Shu Rao and Xiang Fan, and asked deliberately and suspiciously, "Do you know each other?"
Xiang Fan was dumbfounded and didn't say anything. In fact, he still couldn't let go of Rao Rao, but he had no shame to see her. Seeing her being cared for by another man, he felt jealous but ashamed.
He looked at her, she still liked to be without makeup, her eyes were still fresh and pure, unstained by any clutter of the world.
When he saw the cake on the coffee table, it must have been made by her. Those hands had gentle power.
Han Fengyi had never encountered any scene in the shopping mall, and she immediately knew it in her heart. It seemed that Xiang Fan still couldn't forget his love for Rao Rao!
She narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Xiang Fanlai carefully. She was indeed a talented person with a good family background. He should be the prince charming that many girls dream of.
Xiang Fan's parents looked embarrassed. They never imagined that they would see Shu Rao again in their lifetime, and it would be at Lou's house. Lou Yi had attended the wedding. He must know about Shu Rao and Xiang Fan. Why did Lou Jun
Can the elder couple still agree?
Han Fengyi naturally knew what they were thinking. To be honest, before she met Shu Rao, it would be a lie to say that she didn't mind at all. But who hadn't gotten over it yet, and at that time she thought Rao Rao was pregnant, so she suddenly
She accepted it, and after meeting Shu Rao in person, she fell in love with him at first sight. But then she said she was not pregnant, and she and Lou Yi were not the same. She was disappointed, but her impression of Shu Rao was different.
It's getting better and better, and it's even better now. Seeing Xiang Fan, such a young talent, Rao Rao is willing to give up. It can be seen that she is a girl who is neither humble nor overbearing! How can a girl like this not be disliked or make people feel distressed?
After concentrating on his thoughts, he put on a smile on his lips and said proudly, "Come, to the dean and to the madam, let me introduce to you. This is Shu Rao, Lou Yi's fiancée."
I deliberately use the word fiancée, whose status is more important, instead of using the word girlfriend.
"They haven't known each other for a long time, so we haven't made any announcement, but our family is already looking at the date, and we want to hold the wedding on an auspicious day. Haha, as you know, Lou Yi is in the army and is usually very busy.
Yes, right, Yicheng?" He turned to look at Lou Yicheng and asked him to speak.
Lou Yicheng didn't have as many thoughts as Han Fengyi. He only felt embarrassed and even angry at this scene. But after being a couple for thirty years, he could tell Han Fengyi's thoughts at a glance. She wanted him to help speak!
"Uh, yes!" Lou Yicheng said in a low voice.
Han Fengyi nodded with satisfaction and said again, "Our military family doesn't stick to trivial matters. Although Lou Yi and Rao Rao have only known each other for a short time, when fate comes, we have to seize it. After all, soldiers don't have that much time for their children to love each other.
It's the same thing to continue cultivating a relationship after getting married, and Lou Yi is not young anymore and it's time to start a family. Rao Rao is very virtuous and can take care of the family."
The few words spoken were sonorous and powerful, not deliberate, but every word made sense.
Xiang Fan's parents couldn't help but feel embarrassed. The words "informal" made them particularly harsh.
Shu Rao was stunned, tears welling up in her eyes uncontrollably. She knew that Han Fengyi and Lou Yicheng were trying to save her face. In their eyes, the daughter-in-law whom the Xiang family once disliked was worth cherishing.
.
In such a situation, naturally I couldn't stay any longer. I hurriedly said a few words to Fan's parents before leaving.
Xiang Fan was stunned for a long time, his eyes staring at Shu Rao and the handsome and domineering man beside her who had been holding her hand, his eyes darkened obviously.
Originally, he was the one with the best chance of possessing her, but now...
Shu Rao's thoughts were very confused. Although she couldn't still be friends after breaking up, she knew that Xiang Fan was an upright person. She didn't want to hurt him in this way, but now she could only do this. The relationship between them was really
's over.
She bit her lip slightly and lowered her eyes.
Beside her, a big warm hand held her tightly. She looked subconsciously and saw a surge of pity in Lou Yi's eyes.