Cheng Tianyuan helped cover her up, and the others were busy taking care of the children and didn't come over to disturb her "sleep", so they didn't notice her.
In the evening, Xue Ling told her mother-in-law not to prepare dinner for them.
"My former boss, Director Liu, is here. He lives downstairs from us. Ayuan and I plan to go downstairs to have a meal with him. We will also take our two children down to say hello."
The mother-in-law was a little worried and whispered: "You are still in confinement, so it's hard to get a cool breeze."
"Don't be afraid, it's just downstairs. We'll eat in the private room." Xue Ling said with a smile, "It's a rare time for people to come here, so they can't even meet in person."
Xue's mother saw that she was in good spirits and thought that she had not gone far at all, so she agreed.
"Sister Ying, if she wants to go, just go. Anyway, A Yuan is with you, and the two children are grown up, so you don't have to worry about taking care of food and drink. It doesn't matter."
Liu Ying had no choice but to agree.
Zhu Achun held Xiaoxin while breastfeeding and reminded with a smile: "Old Mrs. Liu, Mr. Cheng said he wants to eat porridge tonight, you must remember to prepare it."
"Hey!" Liu Ying said: "I didn't even cook porridge, I just made dry rice at night."
Zhu Achun smiled: "That doesn't matter, I haven't cooked it yet. I'll cook two more bowls and bring them over later."
Liu Ying smiled and narrowed her eyes and said: "Then it's settled. They won't stay at home to eat tonight. There's too much beef in sauce. You can take a piece over and eat it with Little Tietou later."
"No, no, no." Zhu Achun whispered: "Two bowls of porridge are not worth the money. Beef is a rare and precious meat, how can I have the nerve to take such a big advantage."
"Don't say that." Liu Ying said: "A Yuan and his family don't eat it, so it won't be fresh until tomorrow. Don't be too polite, just think of it as helping to eat."
Zhu Achun had no choice but to agree.
That evening, Cheng Tianyuan came back early and bought two sticks of cigarettes, two kilograms of tea, and some authentic bacon from the imperial capital.
"Old Liu will be leaving tomorrow. We have to let him bring back something from the Imperial Capital."
Xue Ling nodded: "Okay, you can arrange it. By the way, he is coming back by train. You can take him to the train station tomorrow. Although there are meals for sale on the train, they are more expensive. Old Liu is a frugal person, so I guess
I can only buy big steamed buns and make do with it. You can buy some bread from A Fang’s shop so that he can fill his belly on the train.”
"Okay!" Cheng Tianyuan smiled: "I will buy more packaged snacks for him. He can eat them as soon as he opens them. It is very convenient."
He was always thoughtful in his work, so Xue Ling didn't need to remind him of anything else. He led his two sons downstairs together.
Lao Liu was waiting for them in the room. Seeing that A Yuan had brought so many things, he kept shaking his head and saying that he could not accept them.
"I came here in a hurry this time. I was focused on that girl's work and didn't bring any souvenirs. You are so enthusiastic and I really deserve it."
Cheng Tianyuan smiled: "When we were in Rongcheng, you often took care of my wife. She always talked about you. This is all given to you, you must accept it."
"That's right!" Xue Ling blinked: "I'm no longer short of money now. I can still afford these things. Just give me and my husband face!"
Old Liu clicked his tongue twice and had no choice but to accept it.
Both children obediently shouted: "Grandpa Liu!"
Old Liu hurriedly took out two small red envelopes from his pocket and said with a smile: "These are for you to grow up quickly! Take them all!"
Ranran and Xiao Yangyang didn't dare to pick it up.
Xue Ling chuckled: "Give them all to Grandpa. I want to thank you."
The two of them laughed happily and stepped forward to take one each, "Thank you, Grandpa Liu!"
Lao Liu didn't have any grandchildren yet, so he was very happy to see how cute and well-behaved his two children were.
Cheng Tianyuan has already gone to the hotel to prepare a large table of dishes, "I am afraid that you are not used to the taste of the north, so I specifically asked the chef from the south to cook it."
Lao Liu thanked them and chatted with them while eating.
The two children ate slowly, laughing and playing.
Cheng Tianyuan toasted Lao Liu and asked: "You just arrived, why are you leaving? You should stay a few more days so that we can fulfill our friendship as landlords."
"You're welcome." Lao Liu sighed and said, "My daughter at home is disobedient, so I came here to see her. She has taken me to many places, and I have had enough fun. She gave me a train ticket earlier.
, the car leaves at one o’clock tomorrow afternoon.”
After hearing this, Cheng Tianyuan said: "In this case, I won't force you to stay. But next time you come over, you must come to us immediately."
"Thank you!" Lao Liu said with a smile: "Of course! Of course!"
Cheng Tianyuan added: "I have nothing to do at noon tomorrow, so I'll take you to the train station. It's a bit far from the suburbs, about half an hour's drive. It's inconvenient for you to transfer your luggage, so I'll just take you there."
Lao Liu hurriedly said no, "My daughter can just send me there. It would be too much trouble for you."
Xue Ling frowned and shook his head: "If I am out of confinement, I will definitely send it to you personally. If my husband wants to send it, you just nod. Anyway, I have a car at home, and I will be there soon."
Lao Liu had no choice but to agree.
The meal lasted for a full hour. After the two children were full, they took the elevator back to the 18th floor. The three adults chatted about this and that, never wanting to leave the table.
Xue Ling thought for a while and asked, "Is Liu Xing okay?"
"Okay." Lao Liu explained: "After he returned to the newspaper, I found an opportunity before retiring and arranged for him to be the editor-in-chief. The salary was higher and he became more confident. He still went to the photo studio to help on weekends, and worked with Tong We also got along very well with that handsome young man. Two years ago, I introduced him to a partner, who was also an employee of an employer. He was in his thirties and was widowed with a four or five-year-old girl. A few months later, They got married. Liu Xing loved the little girl very much. He sent her to kindergarten every day before going to work and picked her up after get off work in the afternoon. He took the little girl to play in the morning and evening on weekends. During the summer vacation, he even took a few days off to accompany his wife back home. I went to my parents’ house. Now we are a happy family of three. My parents still live alone in the old house, and they are still in good health.”
Xue Ling nodded: "That's good."
Lao Liu smiled and said: "He has always been very grateful to you. Every time he talks about you, he always praises you. He still feels very guilty about Wang Qing."
Xue Ling waved his hand: "Don't mention the past anymore. If you meet him, just tell him to come here to see me when you have time to come to the imperial capital. We are still friends. I will go back to Rongcheng when I have time.
They were all old colleagues drinking and reminiscing."
"Okay!" Lao Liu said with a smile, "That's what people have to do, let the past go by and welcome the new future openly."
When he returned after drinking heavily, Lao Liu couldn't help but pull Xue Ling back again.
"Xiao Xue, you have to remember what I said to you at noon. That girl is unfamiliar with the place and she is a hard-tempered person. If she comes to visit, she will probably be at the end of her rope. I am far away, far away from the water.
If you can't put out the fire, you certainly won't be able to help. Now that you have the ability and status, you will naturally have many connections. If she comes to you, give her a warm meal. If it's something that's not illegal or moral, then help if you can.
A little bit. If she fails to live up to her expectations, beat her out with a stick!"
Xue Ling nodded, moved and whispered: "I understand how pitiful parents are. Don't worry, I will keep it in mind."
At noon the next day, Cheng Tianyuan and Xue Ling came down to see Lao Liu off.
When Old Liu saw that they bought a lot of food for him, he could only accept it with a smile, "I don't even say thank you for the kindness, I accepted it greedily."
Xiao Liu on the side had red eyes and whispered: "Dad...you really don't need me to see you off?"
"No need." Lao Liu replied: "Call your brother during the New Year to report that he is safe, and come back when you are free during the New Year."