Back to high school, Peking University is beckoning me

In the evening, when Lu's father and mother returned home from get off work, they saw Lu Youning busy in the kitchen. Lu's father couldn't help but ask in surprise, "My daughter, are you on vacation?"

When Lu Youning heard Lu's father's voice, she turned around and responded, "Yes, you guys have been too busy with work recently, so I didn't tell you when you'll be on vacation."

As Lu Ma took off her gloves, she asked with concern, "Youning, are you carrying so many things back by yourself?"

Lu Youning was cooking and replied, "Yeah, I took a taxi back."

Father Lu complained slightly, "Why didn't you call me? I could have asked for leave to pick you up."

Lu Youning smiled and said, "You guys are all very busy at the end of the year, so I didn't tell you. Besides, I'm not a child anymore."

Dad Lu hurried forward, trying to take the shovel from Lu Youning's hand, muttering, "Hey, my daughter, you just got a holiday, don't bother with it, let dad do it."

Lu Youning smiled and dodged Lu's father's hand. "Dad, it's okay. I just wanted to cook you a meal. You work so hard, I also want to do something for you within my ability."

Mother Lu looked at the father and daughter from the side, her eyes full of satisfaction, "Our Youning has really grown up and become more sensible."

Father Lu was so happy that he said cheerfully, "My daughter is so thoughtful."

Soon, Lu Youning prepared all the dishes: three dishes and a soup. The family sat around the table, eating while discussing what to buy for the New Year.

The next day, Lu Youning woke up at around eight. She stretched slowly, tossed and turned in bed a few times, staring at the ceiling and sighing, "I haven't slept this well in ages."

She sat up, the sunlight shining through the gaps in the curtains onto her face, outlining her soft outline. "It looks like today will be a sunny day."

After a simple wash, Lu Youning walked into the kitchen wearing loose home clothes.

As soon as she entered, she saw the rice cooker plugged in. She opened the lid and saw that it was the eight-treasure porridge made by Lu's mother, with wolfberries added in.

The rich aroma hits your nose. The porridge is kept warm in the pot, a little hot. The eight treasures in it are plump, and the wolfberries are dotted among them like rubies, which makes people hungry just by looking at it.

The corners of Lu Youning's mouth curled up unconsciously, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She thought, on this winter morning, having such a bowl of thick and sweet porridge is really perfect.

She carefully scooped out a bowl, sat down at the dining table, blew gently on the porridge in the spoon, and put it into her mouth. The soft and glutinous texture instantly spread in her mouth.

With every chew, you can feel the rich layers of Eight Treasure Porridge, the soft and glutinous rice, the sandy beans, the sweetness of red dates and the unique sweetness of wolfberries.

This bowl of porridge was like a mother's silent care, warming her stomach and heart. Lu Youning ate slowly, enjoying the taste that was unique to home.

After breakfast, Lu Youning returned to her room and started doing her homework.

Time passed quickly and it was noon in the blink of an eye. She touched her stomach and wondered what to eat for lunch. After thinking about it, she decided to ask them later.

Seeing that the appointed time was approaching, she changed into a warm down jacket and was about to go out.

Lu Youning came to the agreed square. As the New Year was approaching, the square was very lively with many people playing there.

Some sat on benches to bask in the sun, with the sunlight shining on them. They looked so comfortable, as if the years had become leisurely and relaxed.

Some were dancing square dance, with the cheerful music rhythm and neat dance steps, full of enthusiasm and vitality, and their bright clothes were like flowers blooming in winter.

There was also an old man holding a large brush dipped in water and practicing calligraphy on the smooth floor. Each stroke was vigorous and powerful. The words he wrote stayed on the ground for a moment and then gradually disappeared, which seemed to have a bit of Zen.

Lu Youning was infected by the lively and warm atmosphere. With a smile on her lips, she stood there in a trance.

At this moment, Pan Lanfei and Lu Yixiao arrived at the same time, and both saw Lu Youning staring into the distance in a daze.

Then, he quietly walked around Lu Youning's back, slapped her shoulder, and shouted at the same time: "Hey! What are you looking at?"

Lu Youning was so frightened that her whole body shuddered. She quickly turned around and saw that it was the two of them. She pretended to be angry and wanted to slap them, scolding them, "You scared me to death!"

Pan Lanfei and Lu Yixiao laughed so hard when they saw this.

Lu Yixiao took Lu Youning's arm and said, "Let's go eat first. I didn't get up until after ten o'clock, and now I'm starving."

Lu Youning smiled and nodded, "I'm hungry too, let's go get something hot. What do you want to eat?"

Lu Yixiao thought for a moment and said, "I want to eat something with soup. It will warm me up."

Pan Lanfei followed suit, "I think so too."

Lu Youning looked around and saw a Malatang restaurant nearby. She pointed at it and said, "How about we have Malatang? Let's order two large portions, one dry and one with soup. What do you think?"

Lu Yixiao and Pan Lanfei looked at each other, then nodded in agreement.

The three of them walked into the Malatang restaurant. As soon as they entered, they felt warm and the store was filled with rich fragrance.

After they selected their ingredients, they found a seat by the window.

Lu Yixiao took a lot of her favorite meatballs, luncheon meat and vegetables.

Lu Youning picked a lot of vermicelli, black fungus, and meat slices.

Pan Lanfei was also busy, picking up a lot of tender tofu and enoki mushrooms.

Soon, two large portions of spicy hot pot were served. The bowl with the soup was steaming hot, with red oil bubbling in the soup, and sprinkled with sesame seeds and coriander, the aroma was overflowing.

The dry portion is wrapped in various seasonings, and every noodle and ingredient is evenly coated with sauce, with an attractive color.

Lu Yixiao couldn't wait to take a sip of the soup, but she gasped because of the heat. However, she squinted her eyes in satisfaction and said, "It's so delicious. It warms me up instantly."

Pan Lanfei also picked up a handful of dry mixed ingredients and put them into her mouth. "Hmm, this tastes great too!"

Lu Youning looked at the satisfied expressions of his two friends, a happy smile on his face, and said, "I think both flavors are delicious." After that, he started eating.

After lunch, Pan Lanfei rushed to pay the bill, and the three girls walked out of the store slowly.

Lu Yixiao burped and asked, "Shall we go over there now?"

Lu Youning thought for a moment and said, "I'm too full just now. Let's just walk over. It's only two blocks away anyway, so it's not far."

"The New Year is coming soon, and the streets are so lively." Pan Lanfei sighed as she looked at the busy streets.

"Yeah, it's really lively. I heard there will be many shows in the amusement park in the next two days, including dragon and lion dances, theme stage shows, traditional games, and blessing activities," said Lu Yixiao.

"That sounds great! We can go and join in the fun." Pan Lanfei's eyes suddenly lit up and his steps became much lighter.

Lu Youning also got excited. "The dragon and lion dances definitely surpass the Chinese New Year atmosphere. It feels like I'm back in my childhood."

"The theme stage show is also good. There might be some exciting performances." Lu Yixiao said with anticipation.

Then she went on to say, "By the way, traditional games are also fun. We can play pot-throwing and guess lantern riddles."

"Then I want to participate in the blessing activity and pray for good luck in the new year." Pan Lanfei smiled.

As the three of them talked, they walked towards the amusement park.