A quarter of an hour later, i Xiang walked out carrying a small bag of ingredients.
"i Xiang, take a look, are we missing anything?" Xiao ier asked as she walked alongside.
i Xiang checked again carefully, "Hmm... it seems like we have everything."
Xiao ier then asked, "You know how to use the gas stove at ho, right?"
i Xiang nodded, "Yes, I do."
"Alright, then I’ll see you tonight."
As the two of them walked to the door, Chen Cheng sat up straight, "Did you pick everything out?"
"Yes, I’m just worried that what I cook won’t be tasty, and then Sister ier and you, Brother Cheng, won’t like it."
Xiao ier replied with a smile, "How could that happen? With all your effort, we’ll have to eat up everything!"
She turned to Chen Cheng and said, "You too, right?"
Chen Cheng smiled and nodded, "Of course! It’s i Xiang’s first ti cooking for us, this is a real treat, I’m looking forward to it!"
i Xiang gave Chen Cheng a deep look, "Then I’ll head back first."
Chen Cheng stood up, "I’ll have Xiao Hai take you back."
"Xiao Hai~ Xiao Hai!"
After sending off i Xiang, Chen Cheng returned to his seat by the tea table, followed closely by Xiao ier.
"Did you encounter sothing pleasant?" she asked, "I saw you humming a tune earlier, which is rare."
"Sister-in-law said Brother Cao is coming back at the end of the month, and she invited us over for a al," Chen Cheng began, "You should head over earlier to help out."
Upon hearing this, Xiao ier’s eyes lit up, "Really?! That’s great!"
She started planning imdiately, "This is a big deal! We need to prepare properly!"
"We need to buy so good ingredients, sister-in-law loves spicy food, so we should get more chili peppers. Also, she ntioned last ti that she wanted to eat my sweet and sour pork ribs, so I must make them this ti!",
She then looked seriously at Chen Cheng, "Did your sister-in-law ntion a specific day? I need to arrange in advance. Also, I should make a list so nothing is forgotten."
As she spoke, she thought to stand up and head to the bar for a notebook and pen to jot down notes.
Chen Cheng watched Xiao ier’s eager deanor, and couldn’t help but smile, "You don’t need to be in such a rush. Sister-in-law said it will be at the end of the month, the exact day isn’t set yet, she will let us know."
Xiao ier sat down, but her hand involuntarily tapped on the table, obviously still excited.
"Well, it’s okay if she notifies us one day in advance. I need to keep that day free," she muttered, "The sweet and sour pork ribs need to be marinated to taste, at least half a day, and then there’s..."
Chen Cheng looked at her enthusiastic figure, his eyes filled with a tender smile.
"Don’t worry, sister-in-law will definitely notify us in advance. I’ll remind you."
He poured Xiao ier a cup of tea and started on the main topic, "By the way, guess who I ran into just now?"
Xiao ier sipped her tea, "Hmm... Who?"
"Xiao ng." Chen Cheng also took a sip, "She was at the rehearsal over there. Haven’t you two been going out for driving practice recently?"
Xiao ier shrugged, "I have, I’m about to take my test. But Xiao ng has been too busy preparing for the Spring Festival Gala, she hasn’t gone recently."
"No wonder."
"No wonder what?"
"No wonder Xiao ng looked a bit haggard today, probably because the rehearsals are so grueling."
Xiao ier put down her teacup, worriedly saying, "Yes, the Spring Festival Gala is such an important event; the pressure must be huge."
"What if we..." she looked at Chen Cheng, "invite her to our house for dinner tonight?"
"Isn’t it a bit inappropriate? Isn’t this dinner that i Xiang invited us to?"
Xiao ier was magnanimous, "It doesn’t matter, after all, we need to introduce those two. Consider it making a new friend."
Saying that, she took out her phone and sent a ssage to ng Wanning.
The reply ca back swiftly.
Xiao ier showed Chen Cheng the phone, "Look at how straightforward this young lady is. Not like you, overthinking everything."
Chen Cheng saw the single-word response "Okay," and a smile curled at his lips.
"Alright, alright, I’m the petty one," Chen Cheng laughed, "Since Xiao ng is coming, we need to divide the tasks."
"I will go back earlier to cook so dishes; Xiao ng has a lot of dietary restrictions, and I’m afraid i Xiang’s cooking may not suit her."
Xiao ier made the arrangent: "You go pick her up. She’s shy and very polite. Don’t bother buying anything, just co straight here."
Chen Cheng nodded in agreent, "Alright, I’ll make the trip."
He finished his tea, "I have to attend to sothing else first, then I’ll pick Xiao ng up later."
"Got it, make sure you’re on ti."
Chen Cheng stood up, headed to the door, and turned back to remind, "Oh right, make so twice-cooked pork, I want to eat that."
"Got it, now you go and get busy."
Chen Cheng then left Wanbao Hall, drove his car, and headed for Yandong Garden.
...
...
Returning to the Liu Family sisters’ temporary residence, Chen Cheng got out of the car and imdiately noticed the fresh flowers added to the balcony.
He carried so food and drinks, walked to the door, and knocked.
"I’m coming~"
Liu Zhiying’s voice ca from inside, "Did you forget sothing again?"
And the mont she opened the door and saw Chen Cheng, her eyes lit up, "Brother Cheng?!"
Chen Cheng asked with a smile, "Surprised to see ?"
Liu Zhiying covered her mouth in astonishnt from her wheelchair, "You’re back?"
Chen Cheng walked in, placed the snacks on the table, "Yeah, I ca back and got busy with stuff. Now that I’m free, I ca to check on you."
He crouched down, "Feeling better?"
"Much better." Liu Zhiying looked down at her leg, "I haven’t needed any painkillers."
"That indeed sounds much better." Chen Cheng sat down next to the sofa, "Where’s Xiao Ya? Does she have class today?"
Liu Zhiying approached him, "She went to her club, she just left a while ago."
She eagerly said, "So, are you staying for dinner tonight? I can ask the auntie to cook more of what you like."
Chen Cheng waved it off, "I’ve got plans tonight, so not today."
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