Chapter 715 Eat Whatever You Want
Chapter 715 Eat Whatever You Want
The third brother just looked at his daughter and couldn’t get enough of her.
"If you want to eat, we eat. If you don't want to eat, we rest. It's all up to you."
Ni'er didn't feel hungry, but this was a token of her parents' kindness, so it was hard to refuse directly.
So she said, "Eat a little, you're not particularly hungry."
Yan Zi's eyes fell on Ni'er, looking at her carefully.
After not seeing each other for so long, Ni'er has indeed changed a bit.
Her appearance looks more mature and stable. Her originally childish face has become more resolute, and her whole body exudes a calm and powerful temperament.
Yan Zi couldn't help but sigh in her heart that her daughter had really grown up.
When she thought about other girls from ordinary families at her age, their only worry every day was what kind of pattern to embroider on their clothes to make them look better.
In contrast, Nier has endured many things that she shouldn't have to endure at her age.
She wished Nier could be more relaxed and at ease like the other girls.
But at the same time, she is also happy for Nier's achievements today.
Yan Zi pulled Ni'er's hand with heartache, and felt relieved when she felt the girl's hand was warm.
Yan Zi asked with concern: "Nier, have you eaten at the restaurant?"
"Yeah, I have to eat!" Ni'er said with a smile, "As soon as my employees saw me back, they kept putting all kinds of delicious food on my table. It's almost piled up like a small mountain!"
After hearing this, Yan Zi felt more at ease. "Everyone likes you so much, which means you are a very competent shopkeeper!"
"Your father was so happy when he heard you were coming back that he specially prepared several of your favorite dishes."
"I've been heating it up in the pot over and over again, just waiting for you to come back and have a bite of it hot."
When Nier heard her mother say this, the appearance of those dishes appeared in her mind.
"I haven't eaten my dad's cooking for so many days, I really miss it!"
As she spoke, Nier's stomach suddenly made a slight "gurgling" sound.
She smiled a little embarrassedly. The delicious smell of food came from the kitchen, went into her stomach through her nose, and caused her stomach to start protesting softly.
This familiar taste is what Ni'er has been eating since she was a child. She hasn't tasted it for such a long time. Now when she smells it, the feeling of missing it becomes even stronger.
After a while, the hot meal was served on the table.
Looking at the table full of delicious food, Ni'er felt even hungrier and couldn't wait to pick up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into her mouth.
The familiar taste spreads on the tip of the tongue, carrying the warmth of home and the love of father.
Nier ate a few mouthfuls voraciously, feeling the emptiness in her stomach being quickly filled, and her heart becoming full as well.
After her stomach was a little full, Nier slowed down her eating and began to savor this sumptuous home-cooked meal.
"Dad, your cooking skills have improved again. How come it tastes better than before?"
When the third child heard his daughter say this, his heart felt as sweet as if he had drunk honey, and his face was full of joy.
"Really? Haha, during the time you were away, I was thinking about how to make your favorite dishes even more delicious."
"I even asked my neighbor Aunt Wang, and she taught me some cooking tips."
"However, both the mother and the daughter said that they couldn't taste any difference. It was you who had a picky taste and could tell the difference as soon as you came back. This means my efforts were not in vain!" The third brother said happily.
"Dad, you are so good to me!" Ni'er said with emotion.
"Silly girl, you are my father's favorite. If I don't treat you well, who can I treat well?"
"If you like it, Dad will make it for you tomorrow. It tastes much better when it's fresh out of the pot than when it's been reheated several times. Dad will make whatever you want."
Nier felt warm in her heart. This was home, this was her family. No matter when she came back, there would be delicious meals waiting for her.
She burped and said contentedly, "I know, Daddy is so nice."
"By the way, did Niu Li make the list in the last exam?"
When this was mentioned, Yan Zi couldn't hide the joy on her face.
She said excitedly: "Your brother passed the exam and his grades were very good, ranking among the top!"
When Ni'er heard the good news, the chopsticks in her hand that were originally holding the food stopped.
"Really? That's great!"
Yan Zi nodded and continued, "When I went to check the list, I happened to meet his teacher."
"The Master has a very high opinion of Niu Li, saying he's a potential top scholar!"
Nier's face was full of joy, "My brother is awesome, haha!"
However, before Yan Zi finished speaking, she paused for a moment, seeming a little hesitant.
"only……"
Seeing this, Ni'er quickly asked, "Just what?"
Yan Zi sighed and said slowly, "The teacher said that there was an examiner who always disliked people from remote areas."
"As long as he knew Niu Li's background, he would probably not give him a good ranking."
"He must have seen your brother's test paper and must have an impression of Niu Li."
Nier's smile froze instantly, and a wave of worry surged in her heart.
Yan Zi consoled him, "But he's not the examiner this time, so his opinion can't play a decisive role."
"But I heard that he will most likely be the chief examiner for the Spring Examination."
"The teacher asked if our family has any connections that could help us get involved. If we do, that would be the best."
Yan Zi quickly said, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Even if you don't know anyone, don't try to curry favor with the powerful."
"Your brother is so smart. Even if he doesn't get the top spot in the imperial examination, he can at least get a Jinshi degree. I think that's more than enough!"
"I could have been the top scholar, but how could I have failed as a Jinshi? Okay, don't worry, I'll take care of it!" Ni'er said confidently, patting her chest. "I'm full. I'm going to rest first."
After saying that, she stood up and prepared to go back to her room to rest.
Halfway through the walk, he turned around and said, "Oh, by the way, I'm going to pick up Yichuan from school tomorrow."
Seeing this, the third brother quickly grabbed Yan Zi and brought her back to the house. Then he lowered his voice and complained, "Look at you. Ni'er just came back. How can you say this to a child?"
"She was eating her meal happily, but after hearing what you said, she even put down her chopsticks. It really dampened her mood!"
Yan Zi then realized that she had said the wrong thing. She said with some regret: "Oh, I just spoke too quickly. I blurted it out."
"I know I was wrong, and I will definitely not say these things at the dinner table next time."
Ni'er lay on her comfortable little bed like a lazy cat.
Her eyes slowly swept across every corner of the room. Everything was so neat and clean, and it was obvious that it had been carefully taken care of.
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