Ordinary observers in fast time travel

"This is the landlady, Ms. Ye Ruoning!"

At the real estate agency, a tall, beautiful woman with sharp features was sizing up the mother and son opposite her.

"Ms. Ye, this is Jiang Meiyue," Xiao Wu introduced the two with a smile.

"Hello, Ms. Ye." Shi Jiachao nodded to Ye Ruoning.

The latter nodded almost imperceptibly, then said, "Xiao Wu should have told you all the terms, right?"

"Yes, I said you must not intentionally damage the furniture."

“Okay, let’s sign the contract then,” Ye Ruoning said. This surprised Shi Jia. This woman didn’t seem like the kind of person who was easy to talk to. How could she agree to sign the contract after only asking one question?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu was overjoyed. He had owned the house for over a year, and while no one had been interested, Ms. Ye had a very discerning eye and didn't find any tenants suitable.

He once thought that Ms. Ye was just putting the house on the market and didn't intend to sell it.

After signing a contract and exchanging contact information, Shi Jia received the keys after transferring one month's deposit and three months' rent.

It also included the contact information for the community's property management and various group chats.

"Phew~" Shi Jia breathed a long sigh of relief. Seeing that it was still early, he said, "Qiqi, I want to go to the logistics company to pick up the package first. I'll treat you to dinner at a restaurant tonight."

Upon hearing this, Luo Qiqi subconsciously swallowed and hurriedly said, "Sister Jiang, no, the restaurants in Lin'an City are not cheap, and the taste is just average. How about I go buy some groceries, and Sister Jiang can come to my place to cook when you're done with your work?"

"Don't worry, I have a full range of kitchen utensils."

I haven't had Sister Jiang's cooking for a month, and I really miss it.

Shi Jia was taken aback when he heard this. Seeing Luo Qiqi's expectant gaze, he nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll trouble Qiqi."

"No trouble at all, hehe!" Luo Qiqi chuckled to herself.

Shi Jia found it rather amusing. He took out his phone, found Luo Qiqi's name, transferred 300 yuan to her, and instructed her, "I've transferred the money to you. You can decide what vegetables you want to buy, but make sure the meat is fresh."

"Huh? No need, no need, I have money." Luo Qiqi opened the transfer window, wanting to get the money back.

"You promised to treat us!"

Luo Qiqi gave up upon hearing this, "Then, Sister Jiang, can I invite my best friend over for dinner?"

"Sure, it's Xiaoxiao, right?" Luo Qiqi had often mentioned Xiaoxiao's name before, saying that she had helped a lot. Helping Luo Qiqi was also indirectly helping herself, so treating her to a meal was no problem.

After Shi Jia and Luo Qiqi parted ways, they found a van used for hauling goods and went to a logistics company.

"Phew~ Finally finished moving everything." Looking at the mountain of packages, Shi Jia rubbed her aching lower back. Turning to the driver, she said, "Thank you, driver. I'll transfer the money to you."

"Okay." The driver took out his phone.

Watching the driver leave, Shi Jia turned to the little guy sitting quietly on the sofa playing with a Rubik's Cube, "Xingxing, are you hungry?"

The little guy nodded.

"Mommy will take you to eat now!" Shi Jia felt a pang of heartache. The little guy was so well-behaved; he knew his mother was busy, so he didn't say anything even when he was hungry.

Shi Jia reached out, wanting to pick up the little one.

The little one immediately moved away, saying, "Mommy, I can walk by myself."

“Xingxing is so good, but Sister Qiqi’s house is very far from here.” Shi Jia instantly understood what the little guy meant.

Jiang Xingyao thought for a moment, "My stroller!"

Shi Jia slapped her forehead. "How could I forget?" She quickly turned to look at the mountain of packages, but then she was stumped. How could she know which corner the stroller was in?
The little guy tilted his head and looked at his mother, then suddenly said, "Mommy, there it is!" He pointed to the large box behind the mountain of packages. Shi Jia looked over and asked in confusion, "Xingxing, do you mean the stroller is in that box?"

"Yes, I saw Mom put the stroller in." The little guy nodded, looking like he had everything under control.

Shi Jia was instantly charmed. She kissed the little face and then, with great confidence in her baby, she "crossed mountains and valleys" to the big box and forcefully tore open the tape.

"Shh-"

The cardboard box was opened, and a neatly folded baby stroller lay there quietly.

Shi Jia reached out and took out the stroller, smiling brightly at her little one, "Wow, baby's stroller is right here! Xingxing is so awesome!"

The little guy seemed a bit shy, looking up and down.

With the little one in the stroller, Shi Jia definitely relaxed a lot. They arrived at Luo Qiqi's house at nearly 7:30.

"Qiqi, I'm sorry we're late." Luo Qiqi's door was open, and Shi Jia pushed the little one inside.

"Sister Jiang, you're here! That's wonderful. You're not late, you've arrived just in time," Luo Qiqi said quickly. "My best friend Shang Xiao just got here too."

Shang Xiao is a short-haired girl who looks very dashing.

"Hello!" Shi Jia picked up the little one and put him on the ground. "Xingxing, play here by yourself while Mommy goes to cook."

"Okay~" The little guy was very obedient, turning the small Rubik's Cube with his two little hands, nodding his little head little by little.

"Wow~ So cute~" Luo Qiqi immediately exclaimed like an aunt.

Shi Jia walked into the kitchen and took the knife from Shang Xiao's hand. "I'll do it. You and Qi Qi can play outside for a bit. Dinner will be in half an hour."

Shang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't cook either, and seeing how much food Luo Qiqi had bought, she was worried it would go to waste.

"I saw you weren't here yet, so I cut the cucumbers. Is that alright?" Shang Xiao asked, looking at the cucumbers of all sizes on the cutting board, somewhat unsure of herself.

Shi Jia naturally put the cucumber from the cutting board into a bowl, and took out carrots, peppers, beef and other ingredients to chop. "It's okay, I'll mix them in a bit."

Luo Qiqi had already sent her the groceries she bought, so she already had the recipes in mind.

Spicy beef with green peppers, stir-fried carrots, braised pork ribs, steamed fish, cucumber salad, and a tomato and egg soup—five dishes and a soup are enough for four people.

After quickly chopping the vegetables, Shi Jia first started cooking the more time-consuming braised pork ribs. Soon, a rich aroma wafted out.

The bellies of the two adults and one child, who were playing in the living room, suddenly started growling.

"It smells so good! Oh my god, how can food smell so good!" Luo Qiqi exclaimed exaggeratedly. Shang Xiao, who was standing next to her, twitched at the corner of his mouth. But he had to admit that the smell was indeed too strong, a bit like his mother's braised pork ribs!

While the braised pork ribs were being cooked, Shi Jia quickly washed her hands, came out of the kitchen, and took out a baby bottle to make formula for the little one. "Sorry, Xingxing, Mom almost forgot."

The little one certainly didn't blame his mother; he said, "Thank you, Mom."

"Ah."

Back in the kitchen, Shi Jia mixed the cucumber and set it aside. Then she took out a steamer and steamed the fish. Luo Qiqi had a lot of kitchen utensils: an induction cooker and two electric pots, one large and one small. The large one could steam fish, while the small one was a noodle pot that could be used to make tomato and egg soup.

With all three pots set up, there are only two dishes left to cook, but both are very simple and can be done in ten minutes.

While she was at it, Shi Jia cleaned the stove, arranged everything neatly, and then took out the bowls and chopsticks. Looking at the bowls and chopsticks wrapped in paper in the bag, she suddenly glanced at the induction cooker and the large electric hot pot, and then at the brand-new rice cooker on the table outside.

"Qiqi, are the induction cooker and electric hot pot new today?" Shi Jia revealed the truth. She wondered how Luo Qiqi, a girl who doesn't cook, could have so many kitchen utensils.
Luo Qiqi, who was playing, froze. "No, no, I bought it a while ago. It's just that no one came to cook." (End of Chapter)