When the Bao family arrived at the courtyard, Si Lu had already prepared the meal. He was wearing an apron around his waist and holding a spatula in his hand, serving the food.

Steam rises from the pot and the aroma of stewed fish in sauce fills the kitchen. From the smell, you can tell that the cook has good skills.

Si Lu looks like a househusband, which seems a bit inconsistent with his usual tall and handsome image.

It makes people feel very inconsistent.

"Uncle, aunt, please come in quickly. It's almost ready and we can have dinner." Jiang Yan hurriedly welcomed everyone in and invited them into the house.

Si Lu brought the last dish to the table and then they could start eating.

The women and children ate at the kang table, and the men set up a table on the ground.

There are six dishes on each table, including meat and vegetarian, cold and hot dishes. Just by looking at the appearance, you can tell that the dishes will taste great.

"Captain Si, you cooked all the meals?"

Si Lu responded and took off his apron naturally, "The men in our family can cook." Then he opened a bottle of wine, "Uncle, I'll pour you some."

Bao Zhiguo threw a knife-like look at Bao Yuanchao, who hurriedly stood up and took the bottle from Si Lu, "Si, Captain Si, I'll do it, I'll do it."

He wanted to pour wine for Si Lu first, but Si Lu refused by covering the rim of the glass, "Pour for your father. I'm the host, your father is the elder, you should pour for him."

"No, that won't work." Bao Zhiguo gestured with his hand and decided to pour wine for Si Lu first.

Bao Yuanchao was still a young man after all. One was his father, and the other was Si Lu, who was a high-ranking and powerful person in his eyes. He couldn't make up his mind for a while.

Bao Zhiguo was so angry when he saw the second brother's indecisiveness. He had no idea in his mind. How could he lead the members to become rich like this?

"Uncle, Jiang Yan and I are the host today. As for this matter, you should just follow the host's wishes." Si Lu snatched the bottle from Bao Yuanchao and poured Bao Zhiguo a glass of wine steadily.

Bao Zhiguo was flattered and quickly stood up, "Okay, okay."

"Uncle, please don't be so polite." Jiang Yan poured a glass of soda for Xiao Bao. "I have been in our Shengli Brigade for more than a year. Thanks to your and Aunt's support, my life is so comfortable."

Jiang Yan's words made Bao Zhiguo and his wife feel ashamed. It was impossible to say that they had made any convenience for Jiang Yan or used any backdoor. It was nothing more than taking care of him in the little things of life, but that was also Jiang Yan's contribution to the Victory Brigade, and he earned it with his own ability.

"Don't say that. I'm so embarrassed that I don't know where to put my face."

Bao Zhiguo and Li Caiying both felt uncomfortable. After a year of living together, they had developed feelings for each other. When they thought that after Jiang Yan joined the army, they might never see her again, they felt reluctant to let her go.

"Little Jiang Zhiqing is the benefactor of our Baoer. Apart from anything else, even our eldest brother was saved by her."

Li Caiying is a lesbian after all, and she felt a little sad as she spoke.

Jiang Yan said quickly: "Aunt, why are you saying that? Didn't I tell you that this is all fate. You and my uncle are both good people, and God doesn't want to make you sad!"

This was a very generous statement, and Li Caiying felt much better.

"Besides, uncle and aunt have really helped me a lot. My uncle is very brave and he believes everything I say. That's courage." Jiang Yan raised a thumbs up, and the atmosphere in the room became light again.

"Don't just stand there, eat your food, eat your food."

"Everyone, start eating."

The atmosphere was lively. The men at the table were a little reserved, but after eating the dishes made by Si Lu, everyone's topic turned to cooking again.

"Captain Si, I didn't expect your cooking is so delicious." Bao Zhiguo was very surprised. It was obvious that this was a skill that only people who cook often have.

Even in the countryside, there are very few men who cook and do housework. It seems that the idea that men are responsible for the outside world and women are responsible for the inside world has taken root in their minds, and they think that women should cook and take care of the household.

It is really surprising that Si Lu, a group leader, often cooks.

"It's OK! In my family, men cook, and I've been influenced by them since I was a child. Later, when I joined the army, I had to help in the kitchen, but I didn't think it was a big deal."

Bao Tielu, this simple-minded man, asked a question that only a fool would ask, "After you and Jiang Zhiqing get married, who will cook for you two?"

Bao Zhiguo really wanted to kick this guy out. How could he give birth to such a stupid son?

"If I'm free, I'll cook. Yanyan likes my cooking. If I'm not free, she can go to the cafeteria. Our army cafeteria has everything, including stir-fried dishes. She can just eat ready-made food."

The envy in Li Caiying's eyes was about to overflow. Look at the life that the educated youth Xiao Jiang was living, and then look at herself. She was just a beast of burden.

"Xiao Jiang, what will happen to this house after you leave? Have you thought about how to deal with it, sell it, or something else?"

Jiang Yan said, "Uncle, I don't plan to sell the house in the short term. I was just about to tell you about this. Look at this house. Can you and Aunt help take care of it? You don't have to take care of it. Just do some simple maintenance."

Bao Zhiguo immediately understood what she meant. It seemed that the educated youth Xiao Jiang had her own plans and might want to give the house to her family in the future.

But the policy doesn’t allow it!

"Okay, it's not a difficult thing, as long as you don't think it's a waste."

Si Lu took over the conversation and said, "Uncle, aunt, I will leave you my contact information. If there is anything urgent in the village, you can call or send a telegram. If it is not urgent, just write a letter. Jiang Yan and I will reply to you after receiving the letter."

Bao Zhiguo nodded, "Captain Si is really thoughtful. Don't worry, I understand."

It was obvious that the young couple was worried that something might happen to the Jiang family in the village, so they asked him to report it in time! After all, the old couple looked quite old, so who could predict what would happen in the future?

The dinner was a great pleasure for both hosts and guests, and the Bao family did not leave until eight o'clock in the evening.

Bao Zhiguo deliberately walked at the end and asked Jiang Yan when she would leave.

"Tomorrow, I'll pack up and go to the educated youth center to say goodbye."

Bao Zhiguo nodded, "Let's go check it out at night. Don't worry, even if you don't tell me, I know what to do."

Jiang Yan smiled. It was a relief to talk to a smart person. "Uncle, thank you."

That night, Si Lu specially cooked two new dishes, took the snacks and candies he bought at the supply and marketing cooperative during the day and delivered them to the cowshed. Jiang Yan talked to the Jiang family for a long time, and secretly added some spiritual spring water into their water tank. Finally, Jiang Yan left with Si Lu reluctantly.

Early the next morning, Jiang Yan delivered the wedding candy to the educated youth center.

When the educated youth knew that she was going to get married, they were all very moved. Some were envious, and some congratulated her.

Dong Shuang said reluctantly: "I never thought that you would get married earlier than Sister Chang Li. Jiang Yan, I wish you all the best!"

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