Lan Ling brought Xiao Tao to Changming County and first went to Guo's house to visit Guo Fu.

The grandfather and grandson hadn't seen each other for more than half a year and had endless things to talk about.

When Guo Fu saw the various gifts that Lan Ling had carefully prepared for him, he was so moved that he burst into tears.

Lan Ling didn't expect Guo Fu to cry, and asked nervously, "Why are you crying? Are you feeling unwell?"

Guo Fu wiped away his tears.

"My granddaughter must be thinking of me, bringing me so many things from afar!"

"I am your granddaughter, so shouldn't I respect you? My mother even asked me to come and discuss with you about returning to the capital with me and living there from now on!"

"what?"

"Why? You don't want to?"

"I have arms and legs, and I'm in good health. I'm living well here! When I need someone to take care of me, I'll come to you!"

Lan Ling objected.

"How can that be! You're getting older and older, and we're worried about leaving you here alone. My father also said that if you like to be alone, we'll prepare a house just for you, and we can visit you anytime!"

Guo Fu waved his hands repeatedly.

"No, no, I know my son-in-law is filial. I check on the business every day. It would be nice to get together with some old friends when I have nothing to do! Let's talk about it in two years!"

Seeing Guo Fu's firm attitude, Lan Ling stopped trying to persuade him, thinking that he would find a suitable opportunity in the future to make Guo Fu compromise.

That day, Lan Ling took Xiao Tao to Su's Noodle House.

There were no customers in the noodle shop, it was a quiet time. Zhao Wanzhu and Jiang Lanlan were settling the bill at the counter when Lan Ling's clear voice caught their attention.

"Oh, I came at a bad time!"

Zhao Wanzhu and Jiang Lanlan immediately put down the account books in their hands and came out from behind the counter.

"Hey, why is Miss Lan here?"

"Yeah, you came without even notifying me in advance."

Xiaotao bowed slightly as a greeting to Zhao Wanzhu and Jiang Lanlan.

Zhao Wanzhu and Jiang Lanlan smiled and returned the greeting.

Lan Ling took Zhao Wanzhu and Jiang Lanlan's hands and said, "What? I'm not welcome here!"

"How could we not welcome you when you say that? A warm welcome!"

"Miss Lan, you've had a hard time on this journey. Please sit down and talk! Miss Xiaotao, sit down too!"

Lan Ling followed Zhao Wanzhu and Jiang Lanlan and sat down without any hesitation, while Xiaotao stood behind Lan Ling obediently.

Watching the three people reminiscing and chatting, Xiaotao secretly looked towards the kitchen.

After looking for a long time, she still couldn't see Jiang Xingjun, and her expectant eyes dimmed a little.

This action was seen clearly by the careful Jiang Lanlan.

Zhao Wanzhu asked, "Miss Lan, will you stay in Changming County for a while longer this time?"

"Aunt, to be honest, I came here specifically to visit my grandpa. I'll be back after a few days. I brought you some gifts, I hope you like them!"

Then she turned to Xiao Tao and said, "Let them move their things in!"

"Yes!"

Xiaotao went outside and told the servants to bring in the gifts.

Zhao Wanzhu and Jiang Lanlan expressed their gratitude repeatedly.

"I'm so sorry that you came all this way and brought us gifts!"

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Just let me have a few more meals!"

Jiang Lanlan smiled and said, "It's just a meal. Come and eat whenever you want. All you can eat is as much as you want!"

Putting the gifts down one by one, Lan Ling said, "These are for Aunt Zhao, these are for Sister Jiang, and these are for Third Brother. By the way, why don't you see Third Brother?"

Jiang Lanlan replied, "Third Brother is busy at the tavern. There will be customers soon, so he might be busy. I'll go call him!"

When Jiang Xingjun heard that Lan Ling was coming, he quickly put down the work in his hands and rushed over.

"Oh, Miss Lan is here. I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please forgive me, Miss Lan!"

He saluted Lan Ling and then saluted Xiao Tao.

"Miss Xiaotao!"

His words and actions were quite like those of a shopkeeper.

When Xiaotao met Jiang Xingjun's fiery eyes, she lowered her head shyly and knelt down in greeting.

"Mr. Jiang, long time no see!"

Jiang Xingjun waved his hand and said, "Miss Xiaotao, you are too polite. I am just a rough man, not a gentleman. Just call me by my name!"

Lan Ling stood up and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time. Third brother's aura is completely different. He looks like the head of a family."

Jiang Xingjun scratched his head with a silly smile, "This is all thanks to Xiaoxiaomei and Master Xiao. They kept reminding me that things are different now and I can't be like before!"

"Yes, that's right. I believe that in time, Third Brother will be reborn and change even more!"

"Miss Lan, please forgive me for laughing. I am just a rough guy. I don't know if I can achieve what Miss Lan said."

"I believe Third Brother can do it!"

While the few of them were greeting each other, Xiaotao's eyes were always on Jiang Xingjun.

Jiang Xingjun noticed Xiaotao's gaze out of the corner of his eye, his heart beat faster, and he pretended to be calm, not daring to look Xiaotao in the eye.

After chatting for a while, Jiang Xingjun suggested, "Miss Lan, you haven't tasted the food in the shop yet, right? Since you're here, I'll have the kitchen prepare a good meal. How about you and Miss Xiaotao try it together?"

Lan Ling was absolutely willing and clapped his hands in approval.

"Okay, okay, let's go now."

Since Su's Tavern did not have a private room, they invited Lan Ling to the room in the backyard. Zhao Wanzhu and Jiang Lanlan accompanied Lan Ling to the backyard, and Jiang Xingjun moved the gifts sent by Lan Ling to the backyard.

Seeing this, Xiaotao walked forward.

"Let me help you move it!"

"No, no, let me do the rough work. Miss Xiaotao, just wait in the backyard. I'll make arrangements right away. The meal will be ready soon."

As the two of them were being polite to each other, Jiang Xingjun accidentally touched Xiaotao's hand.

The atmosphere became awkward.

Xiaotao quickly withdrew her hand as if she had been electrocuted.

Jiang Xingjun didn't expect to be so offended. His face turned red with shyness and he quickly apologized.

"I didn't mean to offend you, please forgive me, Miss Xiaotao!"

Xiaotao's face burned hot and she lowered her head in embarrassment.

“No…no problem!”

"Um... Miss Xiaotao, should we wait in the backyard?"

"Okay... okay!"

Xiaotao was no longer modest and ran towards the backyard.

Jiang Xingjun looked at Xiaotao's back as she ran away, his heart beating wildly.

He moved all the gifts to the backyard and went to the kitchen to instruct them to prepare a table full of delicious food.

Just as the arrangements were made, Yang Qi and Tang Ze arrived.

Yang Qi was dejected, while Tang Ze had a smile on his face.

"Young Master Yang, is Young Master Tang here? Young Master Yang looks unhappy. What has happened to him?"

Yang Qi waved his hands impatiently, unwilling to mention it.

Tang Ze laughed and said, "It's still about urging marriage!"

Jiang Xingjun couldn't help but laugh, "I see!"

The two smiled at each other.

Jiang Xingjun said, "By the way, you two gentlemen have arrived at the perfect time. Miss Lan is here and is in the backyard!"

Yang Qi and Tang Ze were surprised.

"When did she come?"

"Brother Yang, it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Let's go see Miss Lan too, shall we?"

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