I am doing well in the Siheyuan

Hearing the noise, Ran's father and mother also walked out of the house.

"Oh, Mr. Hou, Qiu Ye just told us that you would come tonight, and we were just about to go to the market to buy some vegetables."

"No need to bother. It's ready. I've brought the wine and the chef for you." Hou Polan smiled and raised the Wuliangye in his hand, and pushed Ye Ming to the front.

Ran Qiuye blushed and didn't know what to do for a moment. She could only lower her head and leave everything to fate.

"Hello, uncle and aunt. I came here in a hurry this time and didn't bring any gifts."

"Since you're here, why do you need any gifts? Qiuye, don't just stand there, go make a pot of tea to entertain the guests."

Ran Qiuye felt relieved and trotted into the house.

Ran's father and mother have already learned the purpose of Ye Ming's visit, and also know that their daughter is interested in him.

It's just that it happened too suddenly and they were not mentally prepared.

Although he had asked Ran Qiuye about her and Ye Ming's situation before, the answer he got was vague. It was only until just now when he heard the address of Marquis Polan that he learned Ye Ming's name.

From the first impression, Ye Ming is sweet-spoken and seems honest and simple, so he must be a sincere person.

"Okay, don't just stand there like an idiot. This chicken is now in your hands. Do it with all your heart."

"How can we let the guests cook for themselves?"

"It's okay. This guy is the chef of the Red Star Steel Mill. His cooking skills are first-rate. You will know after you try it."

With Hou Polan as a matchmaker, Ye Ming didn't need to bother introducing himself.

The furnishings in the house were simple. In addition to the ordinary furniture, there was a radio and a coal stove that burned honeycomb coal.

There were not many ingredients on the table, just some radishes and vegetables, and I unexpectedly found a plate of peeled peanuts.

Peanuts were considered a luxury at the time and were rarely seen in ordinary families.

Because peanut production is low and the country strictly controls it, most of it is exported in exchange for daily necessities. Only a very small amount flows into the domestic market, and seven or eight out of ten of it is used to refine edible oil.

Therefore, peanuts are indeed a rare enjoyment for ordinary people.

Living conditions have gradually improved in the past two years.

The price is naturally higher than that of ordinary vegetables.

Fresh peanuts cost 40 cents per pound, while the price of fried cooked peanuts is more than double that.

Since Ran Qiuye's family can enjoy such food, it is obvious that their financial situation is much better than expected.

“Such a young chef?”

Seeing that Ye Ming was busy in the kitchen, Ran's father asked Hou Polan about his background.

"I heard that he is a ninth-level cooking master. This guy is not an ordinary cook. In terms of drinking skills, I may not be his opponent."

"Oh? That's really strange."

Father Ran understood that the drinking contest mentioned by Marquis Polan was actually referring to the drinking game.

I thought he was just an ordinary cook, but I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise.

Although they don't care much about family background, they still hope that their daughter and her partner can have common topics.

If life were limited to the daily necessities of life, it would be too monotonous and boring.

"Mr. Hou, where is your Su'e? Why didn't you bring her along?"

"Who knows where that little girl has gone? Don't worry about her. There is enough food at home, so she won't starve."

Ran's mother suddenly remembered something, hesitated for a moment, frowned and said: "Mr. Hou, last time I went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy something, I saw your Su'e and the boy from the Liu family walking very close on the road."

"Liu family kid?"

"He is Liu Sihai's son, named Liu Chuansheng."

If Ye Ming heard this name, he would definitely pay special attention to it.

Although the family of Marquis Polan has declined, his identity as the descendant of a prince is just a foreshadowing.

The key lies in Liu Sihai's accusation, which led to his detention and reform for a period of time during a special period.

After he was released from prison, he was so angry that he burned down three of the other party's houses. As a result, he was sent to prison again and stayed there for another three years.

The two families have a deep feud, but the daughter raised by Marquis Polan becomes close to the son of his enemy.

In pursuit of freedom in love, she even reported her biological father to the street office.

This level of disobedient behavior has never been seen before, even among the infamous White-Eyed Wolf Stick in the courtyard.

But judging from the current situation, the two companies are not yet at odds with each other.

"Is there such a thing? I have to teach her a lesson when I get back. She is so old but she doesn't know how to avoid suspicion."

Hou Polan didn't take it too seriously.

After all, the two children are still young. How much trouble can they cause when playing together?

The main reason is that the other party’s family background is not decent enough.

Liu Chuansheng's grandfather, Liu Sihai's father, was once a member of the palace.

This secret is little known to many people, but Hou Polan happens to know it.

Since the parties involved didn't care much, Ran's father and mother didn't say anything more.

After chatting for about half an hour, the dinner that Ye Ming had carefully prepared was ready.

"The last dish is chicken stewed with mushrooms. Please try it."

When the casserole was served on the table, the whole house was immediately filled with rich aroma.

Ran Qiuye helped distribute the dishes and chopsticks, and the two of them worked in perfect harmony without any sense of awkwardness.

"Well, Teacher Ran, I didn't lie to you, did I? This kid's craftsmanship is definitely the best I've ever seen.

I'm not bragging when I say this, even the chef at the Dazhong Restaurant in Dashilan, Qianmen Street, is nothing compared to him!"

At that time, eating out was not an enjoyment that ordinary people could easily afford.

Almost all the restaurants that can be seen on the streets are public-private partnerships.

A meal in a restaurant is often equivalent to half a month's living expenses for an average family.

Moreover, various receipts are required. Without the receipts, no matter how much money you give, it is useless. You can drink as much soup as you want, but it cannot fill your stomach.

For people who have been eating canteen meals for a long time, they have a special curiosity and yearning for restaurants.

Some people work hard for a month just to treat their partner to a meal.

No matter how it tastes, at least it's face-saving.

Of course, the chefs in these restaurants are usually much more skilled than those in factory canteens.

With his top-level cooking skills, Ye Ming's level is far beyond the reach of ordinary roadside restaurant chefs.

You can tell the difference just by the aroma.

Ran's father and mother exchanged glances and nodded silently in agreement.

With this skill at hand, my daughter won't have to worry about food after she gets married.

In addition, Ye Ming had a stable job, was well-educated, and he learned from Hou Polan that there were no elderly people in his family who needed to be supported.

Although I feel sympathy for Ye Ming and Xiao Xin's life experiences, to be honest, this is undoubtedly a plus.

In any era, the conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is always a heavy stone weighing on the woman's heart.

It can be seen that Ran Qiuye's parents are very satisfied with Ye Ming.

This made Ran Qiuye breathe a sigh of relief.

But she was still a little dazed. Even after finishing dinner and seeing the guests off to the red-light district, she still couldn't believe that she had brought the man home to meet her parents so naturally.

Ye Ming held the bicycle while Ran Qiuye held Xiao Xin's hand.

Two adults and a child stood side by side in the night.

"Are you scared?"

"A bit indeed!"

"It's all Xiaoxin's fault. She didn't even pick a good time to be thirsty."