Chapter 2790: Call Brother-in-law
Jian Mingfan this kid didn't even go back to school this afternoon, he just wandered around outside, and only came home when it was about time.
Zhao Ping was resting today, cooking dinner, and when she saw her son come back, she casually asked: "Have you eaten?"
Xiao Yuer was sitting on the sofa watching TV, and when she saw Jian Mingfan, her eyes lit up, showing a hint of filial affection: "Brother!"
Jian Mingfan quickly walked over, plopped down on the sofa, and put his arm around Xiao Yuer's shoulders: "Mom, my brother-in-law will come pick up Xiao Yuer and me later to go to Anqi Hutong, and we'll go out to eat."
Zhao Ping looked at the dishes she had busily prepared, and said unhappily: "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
"I just got back, didn't I?" Jian Mingfan replied, then said to Xiao Yuer: "Xiao Yuer, hurry up and change your clothes, brother will take you out to play."
"Okay!" Xiao Yuer quickly ran to her own room. After this period of getting along, Xiao Yuer had completely let down her guard, and her personality had become much more cheerful.
Soon, Xiao Yuer came out wearing a white dress with small yellow floral patterns, and on her feet were a pair of white little leather shoes. Also, because she had been eating and drinking well during this period, she had gained some flesh on her face, looking fair and clean, very cute. If it weren't for malnutrition, her stature not being tall, and her hair being dry and yellow, this girl would be even more beautiful.
Zhao Ping squatted down to tidy up Xiao Yuer's clothes, and instructed: "Xiao Yuer, when you get to Andong Brother's house, you must behave."
"Mom!" Jian Mingfan promptly corrected: "Xiao Yuer is my sister, she is your daughter, she should call you brother-in-law."
Zhao Ping laughed: "Right, right, right, Xiao Yuer, from now on, you must call Andong Brother brother-in-law."
Xiao Yuer obediently nodded her head.
Zhao Ping stood up: "Alright, you guys hurry up and get lost, tonight I can finally sleep well."
During this period, whenever Jian Mingfan came back, he would play around with Xiao Yuer until midnight before sleeping. But Zhao Ping didn't interfere, because she knew Jian Mingfan was using this method to open Xiao Yuer's guarded heart, so that this little girl could quickly step out of her past shadows and integrate into this family.
Now it seems, this effect is very good. Xiao Yuer smiles more on her face, and she is no longer so guarded. Just a few days ago, she even called her mother. Especially when she is with Jian Mingfan, playing and laughing happily.
Jian Mingfan held Xiao Yuer's hand and went downstairs, then ran to the small shop at the community gate and bought two popsicles, one for each sibling, and then they both naturally stuck out their tongues and took a lick.
"Hahaha..." Jian Mingfan discovered this problem and burst out laughing: "Xiao Yuer, don't learn from me."
Xiao Yuer also blushed and laughed, softly rebutting: "I didn't learn from you."
"Xiao Yuer!" Jian Mingfan's expression turned serious, and he softly said: "Brother, you say, tonight we will go see your grandfather..."
While the two siblings were eating and chatting quietly, two Mercedes and one Land Cruiser drove over one after another, and then stopped in front of them.
Zhou Andong opened the car door and got out with Qiu Xiao, and Xiao Yuer saw Zhou Andong, hesitated for a moment, and softly called: "Andong Brother!"
"Wrong!" Jian Mingfan immediately corrected: "You should call him brother-in-law."
This time Xiao Yuer didn't hesitate, but her voice was still not loud as she called: "Brother-in-law!"
"Good!" Zhou Andong laughed and lightly patted the little girl's head.
Jian Mingfan then pointed to Qiu Xiao and said: "Xiao Yuer, from Qiu Da Ye's family, call her elder sister."
Facing the stunningly beautiful Qiu Xiao, Xiao Yuer obviously became even closer, and a smile appeared on her face: "Elder sister!"
"Good!" Qiu Xiao happily responded, then turned around and took out a big stuffed doll from the car: "Xiao Yuer, this is the gift sister prepared for you, do you like it?"
Seeing the stuffed doll, Xiao Yuer's eyes lit up, but she didn't grab it right away, instead she looked up at Jian Mingfan.
"Grab it quickly!" Jian Mingfan laughed and said: "This is our biological sister, from now on, no matter what she gives you, you must take it, otherwise you're letting yourself down."
Xiao Yuer then hugged the stuffed doll, which was about her height, into her arms: "Thank you, elder sister!"
Seeing that everyone had chatted enough, Gu Bing interjected when he had the chance: "Xiao Yuer, do you remember Fifth Brother?"
Xiao Yuer nodded: "I remember!"
Gu Bing laughed, ruffled Xiao Yuer's head: "So obedient!"
"Let's go!" Qiu Xiao said: "First find a place to eat."
Gu Bing asked doubtfully: "Aren't we going to pick up the guide?"
Zhou Andong squatted down and picked up Xiao Yuer: "The guide is right here, where to pick up?"
Gu Bing stared wide-eyed in shock, pointing at Xiao Yuer placed on the car seat by Zhou Andong: "You you you you... you mean Xiao Yuer?"
"Yes!" Zhou Andong nodded seriously: "Alright, hurry up and get in the car, I'm hungry."
Jian Mingfan got into the passenger seat, Zhou Andong and Qiu Xiao got into the car on both sides, sandwiching Xiao Yuer in the middle.
Gu Bing opened his mouth, but in the end only asked: "Where are we going to eat?"
At this moment, Jian Mingfan said: "I want to go eat barbecue."
"Okay!" Zhou Andong shouted out the car window: "Go to Datang Barbecue."
Datang Barbecue is becoming more and more popular, and its fame has already spread throughout Jingcheng. Now, besides the main store in Dazhalan, it has already opened two branch stores. The first branch is in Xidan, the second branch is in Wang Fujing, both opened on July 1st.
Although these three stores are not far apart, they are all located in the most prosperous commercial areas, so eating out requires queuing every day, and the table turnover rate has reached 6.5. That is, on average, each table turns over 6.5 times. Although it doesn't compare to the horror of Dicos, it's still quite extravagant.
This time Zhou Andong and his group went to the main store of Dazhalan, opposite the Fat Sister Bun Shop, whose windows were clean and tidy, already cleaned up spotlessly, probably just a few days away from opening.
Since it was mealtime, queues had already started outside. Zhou Andong and his group entered, and saw Anjing standing at the bar counter talking to the cashier.
"Boss An!" Zhou Andong shouted.
Anjing turned her head, a flash of joy passed through her eyes, but her face showed a look of disdain: "Boss Zhou Da, you're such a busy person, how do you have time to come to my place today?"
"No matter how busy, if you don't eat, your stomach will get hungry." Zhou Andong said with a smile: "Is there any place?"
Anjing snorted, hooked her arm with Qiu Xiao's and walked inside: "You coming definitely means no seats, but since Qiu Qiu came, even if there aren't any, we'll make one."
It was still the reserved table in the corner, everyone sat down and started ordering dishes, Anjing also didn't leave, sat down beside Qiu Xiao.
Zhou Andong asked: "When will the Fat Sister Bun Shop opposite open?"
"The 20th, Mid-Autumn Festival day." Anjing held the teapot and poured tea for everyone: "Originally I wanted to open on October 1st, but since it coincided with your wedding, I moved it up."
Zhou Andong nodded, didn't say anything else, picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Anjing looked at Xiao Yuer sitting quietly beside Jian Mingfan, curious and asked: "Who is this little girl?"
End of Chapter
