"You are a naughty person. I like to drink preserved egg and lean meat porridge the most. I didn't eat at night. Now that you tell me, I'm even hungrier..."
"You won't be able to resist if you don't eat. Where is your sister? Why doesn't she buy you something to eat?"
Li Mengnan was a little surprised. Although Le Youyou was a wealthy lady who had no problem with anything, she didn't even know how to take care of a patient, right?
"I don't blame my sister, it's mainly because the food in your school cafeteria is too unpalatable... Forget it, I'll just eat some biscuits myself to deal with it. I don't know if there is any flavored preserved egg and lean meat porridge."
Li Mengnan burst into laughter. He would rather be hungry than eat the unpalatable big pot rice in the cafeteria. This Le Taotao really looked like a young lady.
Thinking again about Le Youyou who could eat spicy hotpot with him on the roadside, Li Mengnan couldn't help feeling a little emotional. The gap between two sisters who were born to the same mother was a bit too big.
At the dinner table, Xiao Hui asked in detail how Li Mengnan was released. Due to the confidentiality agreement of the HX Institute, Li Mengnan only said that the police found other key evidence to help him clear his name. Xiao Hui had no doubts and even said
Thank God.
"Um... Xiaonan, how are you and Susu doing?"
After chatting casually for a few words, Xiao Hui suddenly mentioned Wu Ansu.
"It's still like that. I've been squatting in the detention center for a while. She can't get in and I can't get out. What else can I do?" Li Mengnan said casually while picking up some rice.
"No, I mean, it doesn't matter if I didn't know you two were together before. Now that I know it, it still feels a bit unreasonable if I don't express it... How about calling Susu over to my house one day and let's get together?
Have a meal?”
Xiao Hui was obviously very concerned about Li Mengnan's personal problems, as if she was afraid that Wu Ansu, such a good daughter-in-law-to-be, would run away.
"Mom, don't get involved in this kind of thing, it looks like a forced marriage." Minnie, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke to help Li Mengnan out.
Xiao Baoer glanced at Minnie unexpectedly, and also helped: "That's right, Mom, don't worry about this... Now it's not like in the past, when relationships that are not for the purpose of marriage are just hooligans, and two people are separated and reunited together.
It's normal. When the time comes, my brother will naturally bring your future daughter-in-law home. Right, brother?"
Seeing Xiao Bao'er secretly raising her eyebrows at him, Li Mengnan knew that this little girl hadn't given up on bringing him and Qing Che together yet, and had really carried out "China's good sister" to the end.
But there is one thing that this little girl said makes sense. Although he agreed to date Wu An Su Shi, it does not mean that he will be able to make it to the end. In fact, there is already a serious incompatibility between the two.
However, because they just started dating not long ago, Li Mengnan couldn't break up immediately. Coupled with the incident of being imprisoned, the matter has been delayed until now.
"Huh? That's not right. How come you two are so consistent today?"
Only then did Xiao Hui realize that in the past, these two girls at home were good children who never contradicted her. Why did they suddenly confront her today?
"Could it be... tell me! Did you two also have boyfriends at school? Are you afraid that I will take care of your brother and come to take care of you again, so that's why you said so?" Xiao Hui pointed at Minnie and Xiao Baoer with the tip of her chopsticks full of suspicion.
Minnie and Xiao Baoer quickly shook their heads to express that this was absolutely not the case.
Xiao Hui observed that the expressions of her two daughters did not look like they were lying, and then she nodded with satisfaction and said: "Bao'er, Ni'er, the task for you two now is to study. Let's wait until you graduate from college to talk about dating. I heard that
No?"
"Mom, isn't this too unfair? It doesn't matter that I'm young. Why is it that while I'm still studying in college, my brother can bring a girlfriend home, but my sister can't even fall in love?" Xiao Baoer curled his lips and was unconvinced.
road.
"Can it be the same?" Xiao Hui glared at Xiao Bao'er, fearing that Minnie would have the same thoughts as Xiao Bao'er, and quickly reminded her with a serious voice: "Nier, you are not allowed to listen to Bao'er's nonsense. Those boys in the university are too young and have bad tempers.
It’s not decided yet, and when you graduate, you’ll have to go your separate ways. In the end, it’s you who will suffer the hardship..."
Minnie put down the bowl and chopsticks, smiled, and said in a calm tone: "Mom, needless to say, I won't talk about boyfriends, and I've also made plans. If I don't get married in the future, I'll stay at home and watch over you."
"Hey? You kid, mom didn't mean that." Xiao Hui thought Minnie was angry and quickly explained.
"Mom, don't think too much. I'm not angry. I really mean it... If you want to have a grandson, Li Mengnan will be fine. If not, there's Bao'er. I'll stay at home with you and give it to you.
Isn’t it good to provide for old age?”
Seeing that Xiao Hui seemed to want to say something else, Minnie didn't give her a chance to speak. She pushed the chair away and stood up and said, "Okay, I'm full. I'm going back to the room first. You can continue."
Everyone at the table looked at each other in confusion. Xiao Hui looked at Xiao Baoer and asked in confusion: "Baoer, what's wrong with your sister? Has anything unpleasant happened recently?"
Xiao Baoer shrugged innocently, saying that he knew nothing.
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After the meal, Li Mengnan took the initiative to help clean up the dishes. When he saw that there was still more than half a pot of preserved egg and lean meat porridge in the soup pot on the gas stove, he subconsciously thought of Miss Le Er who cooked it so cutely.
"Mom, I remember our family seems to have an insulated rice bucket?"
"It seems there is. I saw it before when I was packing things... Oh, here it is." Xiao Hui found a stainless steel insulated rice bucket from the top of the cabinet, took it down and turned around and asked: "Xiao Nan, what do you want this for?
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"Put some porridge and go see a patient."
Li Mengnan thought of sending porridge to Le Taotao as a last-minute idea. In any case, Le Youyou helped him so much in his most difficult time, and helping her solve the little troubles he could do was a way of repaying her.
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"Is it appropriate to bring a bowl of porridge to see a patient? There is also the fruit I just bought at home, how about you bring some?" Xiao Hui was a little worried.
"It's okay, this is called sending porridge thousands of miles away. The courtesy is light but the affection is heavy."
The porridge was a bit cold, so Li Mengnan put it in a bowl and put it in the microwave to heat it, poured it into a thermos bucket and tightened the lid, then said hello to Xiao Hui and went out.
It was already around 8pm when we arrived at Tunghai University by bus.
Because it was the weekend, many students had taken leave and went home, and most of the rest went out to play in groups. There were only a few kittens here and there on the huge campus, and with the bleak dead leaves all over the ground, it felt very deserted.
Li Mengnan stepped on the thick yellow leaves and walked along the forest path to the downstairs of the girls' dormitory where Le Youyou was located. He counted the windows and found the right position to stand in the most conspicuous open space. Then he took out his mobile phone and dialed Le Youyou's number.
"Hello? Why is it you again? It's so rare that you actually called me twice in one day. I was so moved that I almost cried..."
Le Youyou yawned, her tone was a little lazy, as if she had just woken up.
"Are you actually sleeping? Aren't you supposed to stay by the bed and take care of the patient?"
"You said Taotao, it's just a cold. Just take two pills and sleep. It's not that expensive..." Le Youyou disagreed, and suddenly seemed to realize something, and said strangely: "Eh? When did you
Are you so concerned about my sister? Are you making this call specifically to urge me to take good care of her? Huh, you are really gentle. Do you want me to change my name to your brother-in-law in the future..."
Li Mengnan was speechless, thinking that women are really contradictory creatures. She had been clamoring all day long to lead a red line between him and Le Taotao, but now she showed a little more concern for Le Taotao. This kind of overthrown the old man again.
With a vinegary and sour tone, he was provoking someone...
However, Li Mengnan has always been afraid of his shoes being straight when his feet are crooked... Bah, he is not afraid of his shadow being tilted because he is upright. Originally, he had no other special thoughts about Le Taotao, and naturally he did not feel guilty when he spoke.
"Even if you don't have confidence in me, you must at least have confidence in your sister... Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Now open the window and look outside."
After a while, the curtains in Le Youyou's dormitory were half opened, and a small head poked out. Li Mengnan smiled and waved upward.
About five minutes later, Le Youyou appeared in front of Li Mengnan.
"Hey, which COS show are you talking about? Kung Fu Panda?" Li Mengnan said with a surprised expression.
At this moment, Le Youyou is fully equipped. It's just autumn, and she has even put on a down jacket, holding a hand warmer in her arms, and wearing a big mask on her face. Her already slightly chubby figure is even more obvious.
Bloated.
"It's a bit cold in the dormitory, and Taotao has caught a cold. I'm also afraid of being infected by her... Aren't you at home? Why are you here at school again?" Le Youyou asked strangely.
"I'll deliver this." Li Mengnan handed over the thermos bucket in his hand.
Le Youyou was stunned for a moment, then took off his gloves and unscrewed the lid of the thermos bucket. A strong aroma of porridge immediately came out along with the heat.
"Preserved egg and lean meat porridge? You came to school so late at night just to deliver this?"
Le Youyou screamed, holding the thermos bucket tightly with both hands, looking up and down as if she wanted to get acquainted with him again, the look in his eyes was extremely complicated.
After a long time, Le Youyou suddenly sighed softly and said quietly: "Taotao will be very happy when he sees this porridge, thank you."
"What's there to thank you for? We're not friends! If you are sick, I will give you whatever you want to eat..." Li Mengnan said with a smile.
"Humph, forget it, I'm not a goddess, how dare I bother you to run around like this..."
Having said that, Le Youyou's long and narrow eyes narrowed into two crescent moons unconsciously. It was obvious that Li Mengnan's assurance made her very happy.
"By the way," Li Mengnan clapped and pulled his hands, and a bag of potato chips appeared between his hands. "I'm sorry to see you empty-handed, so I bought a bag of potato chips on the way. Tomato flavor, right?"
Le Youyou took the potato chips and said unexpectedly: "You know I like tomato-flavored potato chips? I don't think I told you?"
Li Mengnan smiled and pointed to his nose and said, "I've smelled this smell on your hands several times, and I guessed it."
Le Youyou looked up at Li Mengnan, her eyes sparkling. She suddenly stretched out her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes, gave Li Mengnan a hard look and said, "I hate it! You're not going to chase me, so don't let me be so moved, okay?"
Li Mengnan couldn't help but laugh. It's really strange for a woman to just bring a bag of potato chips. How could she be so sentimental?
"Okay, no more words. I will go upstairs to deliver porridge to Taotao. She must be starving." Le Youyou put the potato chips under his arm and stretched out a hand to help Li Mengnan pull his clothes.
He folded his clothes and said: "It's getting late, you should go home early."
"Well, I'm leaving then." Li Mengnan nodded.
Watching Li Mengnan's back disappear at the end of the forest path, Le Youyou finally couldn't help but cover her mouth and cough repeatedly, and hurriedly walked back to the dormitory building with a thermos bucket in one hand and potato chips in the other.
Holding on to the stair railing and climbing all the way up to the sixth floor, Le Youyou took off his mask, revealing his red and hot face. He leaned against the wall of the corridor and breathed for a while, then took out the key and opened the door to the dormitory.
The room was empty, and the quilts on three of the beds were neatly folded and placed at the head of the bed. Only the quilt on the bed by the window was spread out, and that was Le Youyou's bed.
Putting the potato chips on the bedside shelf, Le Youyou opened the thermos bucket, took out the spoon he usually used to dig out canned food, scooped out a spoonful and blew it gently into his mouth.
A rich fragrance gradually melted on the tip of the tongue, a slightly hot stream of heat flowed down the throat, and a comfortable warmth suddenly filled the empty stomach.
"Hmph! Le Taotao, you are really happy..."
Le Youyou pouted as if he was angry, and suddenly burst into laughter for no apparent reason. He picked up a stuffed bear that was about half the height of a person and laid it down on a mini sofa. He took out his mobile phone from his pocket and opened WeChat.
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"My sister has brought the porridge. It's delicious. Thank you... But you can't buy me with a bowl of porridge. If you want to chase me, you have to keep working hard!"
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A week passed in the blink of an eye in a dull and boring life.
On this day, Li Mengnan bought two hamburgers at a roadside fast food restaurant and planned to take them with him on the road to fill his stomach. Not long after he left the fast food restaurant, he was targeted by a group of people.
Li Mengnan originally thought that it was Nan Lihe and the thugs who were behind the frame to deal with him, but after observing for a while through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the surrounding stores and car rearview mirrors, he found that it didn't look like it.
The few people following him were too young. They looked two or three years younger than him, and they were not very strong. They were just a group of extremely ordinary teenagers.
It's true that the other party was following him, but it didn't look like he was planning to seek revenge. Li Mengnan couldn't help but become a little curious about the intentions of this group of teenagers, so he didn't take a taxi directly on the roadside and left, but deliberately led these people in.
We walked to a secluded alley nearby that few people passed by.
After walking forward for a short distance, there was no road. Li Mengnan was not very familiar with the neighborhood, and he never expected that this alley would be a dead end.
It's better to show off your cards early so as not to waste time with this group of uninvited guests.
Before Li Mengnan turned around and said anything, the teenagers took action first and formed a U-shaped circle to block the narrow passage. The boy with a flat head at the head said sternly: "Boy, hand over all the money you have!
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The young man wearing earrings next to him reminded in a low voice: "There is also a mobile phone!"
"Yes! And your cell phone! Hand it over! Be honest, don't toast and you'll be fined if you don't eat it!" the boy with a flat head hurriedly added.
It was actually robbery?
Only then did Li Mengnan remember that these young men seemed to have been seen in a fast food restaurant before. It was probably because he accidentally revealed the thousands of dollars in his wallet when he was buying hamburgers to pay the bill.
The gang is watching.
But...brothers, you are robbing! Can you please be more professional? Isn't it too disrespectful of someone who doesn't even take a brick with his bare hands?
"Hey! Boy, hand over your money and mobile phone quickly, don't try any tricks! No one will come to save you here, don't force us to use violence!"
Seeing that Li Mengnan had not made any move, the boy with a flat head thought that he had been frightened, so he repeated it loudly, a little more powerful than before.
Li Mengnan found these people more and more interesting. Judging from their haggard and thin figure, they were obviously people who had been lacking exercise for a long time. Their eyes were red and bloodshot, their eye circles were slightly black, and their steps were sloppy. It seemed that they had not moved during this period of time.
Stay up late less often.
With a body like this that is almost completely hollowed out, one might die suddenly without anyone else taking action. How can they have the confidence to think they can rob others?
But then again, this world only has fun if there are such weird things.
Li Mengnan didn't want to be too serious about this kind of delinquent young man who just looked like he had no money to go online and came out to help others. Young people, who haven't thought about going astray yet, must be given a chance to change their ways.