Seeing that her mother, grandfather, and second brother all said so, Liu Meilan couldn't refuse, "Okay, thank you, mother, grandfather, and second brother."

"You're welcome." Professor Xie said with a smile. She had always wanted to make it up to Liu Meilan, but she had never found a good opportunity.

Buying a house was one of the things she could think of.

It’s better to buy a house nearby. The environment here is good and it’s safe to live here.

My father-in-law likes this place, my husband works here, and when she retires, she will come here to live out her retirement.

Today, Mr. Liu and Professor Xie cooked dishes using ingredients from various parts of the giant grouper.

Liu Meilan pointed at a plate and said, "Grandpa, what is this? It doesn't look like meat!"

Mr. Liu replied: "That is the stomach of the giant grouper."

"Ah?" Liu Meilan was stunned. "Can you eat the stomach of a fish?"

"Yes!" Mr. Liu said with a smile, "It tastes pretty good! You can taste it for dinner. It has a nice name, called dragon grouper buckle. It has a crisp taste and is rich in gelatin, which is especially good for joints. It is especially good when stir-fried and served with wine." (Photo)

Liu Meilan hasn't eaten it yet, "Then I'll try it later."

Professor Xie chuckled and said, "Meilan, I see that this grouper skin can be made into unicorn grouper skin. Not only does it taste good, but I also read in a book that it has beauty benefits!" (Photo)

Liu Meilan blinked her eyes and looked at the ugly skin of the giant grouper. "Can this thing be used for beauty?"

"Of course you can. It's rich in vitamins, protein and calcium. It's tough, crisp and has a gelatinous texture. Collagen enhances the growth of epithelial tissue and promotes the synthesis of collagen cells."

"These are all scientifically based, not nonsense. There is also the antioxidant astaxanthin. Collagen is easily oxidized, and astaxanthin is antioxidant. The skin of the giant grouper contains these two, and they are compatible, so it is called the fish of beauty and skin care."

Listening to her mother's well-reasoned words, Liu Meilan smiled and said, "Since it's so good, I'll eat more later, so that I can be young and beautiful in the future, and mom should also eat more to stay young forever."

Professor Xie stretched out his hand and pinched Liu Meilan's face. "You are much prettier than me, thanks to your grandmother's good looks. I didn't expect that you didn't inherit your father's and my looks, but your great-grandmother's good looks."

Old Master Liu nodded. "Back then, my mother was a famous beauty in the local area. Otherwise... Hey, the Japanese devils are so heartless that they must have died a miserable death!"

Every time he saw Liu Meilan, Grandpa Liu would think of his mother who died tragically.

Mr. Liu loves his granddaughter much more than his grandson, partly because he misses his mother.

Liu Meilan smiled and said, "This year I will offer more sacrifices to my grandmother, asking her to bless me to be safe and beautiful forever."

Old Master Liu swept away his previous dullness and smiled, "Yes, let her see our big family, and she will feel at ease in her grave. By the way, Meilan, are you still going out to sea?"

Liu Meilan thought for a moment and said, "It depends on the weather. If the weather is bad, I won't go out to sea. If the weather is good, I will go out to sea once more, then spend the New Year at home, and then go out to sea again after the New Year."

"Okay, then let's check the weather forecast tonight." Grandpa Liu smiled.

Liu Meilan washed her hands and asked, "Mom, Grandpa, have you called Dad?"

Professor Xie replied: "Not yet! How about you give him a call? If there is nothing else, ask him to come back as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the food is ready and he doesn't come back, it will get cold and affect the taste."

"Okay, I'll call Dad." Liu Meilan said and went into the house.

The call was connected and transferred.

Chief of Staff Liu had just finished a meeting and was packing up to go home.

"Meilan, I got it. We'll be able to go home in half an hour." Chief of Staff Liu smiled. His daughter got some delicious food and was thinking about him.

Regardless of whether it tastes good or not, the thoughtfulness alone is extremely rare.

Liu Meilan smiled and said, "Dad, call Fu Chen and ask him to come over if he is free."

Hearing this, Chief of Staff Liu was stunned. With other people around him, he was too embarrassed to ask more questions. "Okay, I'll call him later."

"Well, I'll hang up now, Dad." Liu Meilan said with a smile, "Today's meal is very rich, I'll go help."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Chief of Staff Liu suppressed his curiosity and hung up the phone.

Liu Yiwen came into the room to pour some water and heard the conversation between Liu Meilan and her father and heard Fu Chen's name.

My sister specifically asked Fu Chen to come over, and this had a different meaning.

He didn't bother to pour the tea and quietly left.

"Grandpa, Mom, guess what I just heard Meilan said?"

Hearing this, Professor Xie was surprised, "What can your sister say? It's nothing!"

Mr. Liu was suspicious. "If you have something to say, just say it. Don't dither. It's annoying to watch."

Liu Yiwen was not angry either. He lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "Just now Meilan asked her father to ask Fu Chen to come over for dinner."

"Ah?" Professor Xie was stunned. "Fu Chen, I've seen him. Meilan said before that he was a good friend."

Liu Yiwen shook his head. "Meilan didn't call in person. She was probably worried that Fu Chen would refuse, or that she couldn't find Fu Chen. In order to make sure Fu Chen would come, she called her father."

Mr. Liu glanced at Liu Yiwen and said, "Don't guess. I'll ask Meilan later."

"That must be the case." Liu Yiwen said confidently, "Grandpa, Meilan likes Fu Chen."

"Ahem! Your sister is still young, don't talk nonsense." Old Master Liu reminded Liu Yiwen, not wanting Liu Yiwen's words to upset Liu Meilan's mind.

After all, his granddaughter is still young, and he wants to stay for a few more years.

Besides, even if he liked her, it should be Fu Chen who liked his granddaughter and pursued her first.

Regardless of success or not, the old man likes to put on a high profile, showing that his granddaughter is a good person and will have no trouble finding a husband.

Professor Xie didn't say anything. As a mother, she wanted to tell her daughter how to choose a life partner.

This is as important as a woman’s career. If you make the wrong choice, it will have a huge impact on your life.

Only by choosing the right one can you add the icing on the cake.

Liu Meilan came out with a smile, "Dad agreed. We'll be here in half an hour."

Without waiting for Grandpa to ask, Liu Yiwen was curious, "Meilan, besides calling dad, do you want to call Tang Xiaoyu over?"

Liu Meilan refused. "No, Xiaoyu also has a portion of grouper meat. She has taken it home to share the delicious food with her family. I just called my father and asked him to call Fu Chen over for dinner."

"Ah?" Liu Yiwen was shocked when he saw Liu Meilan openly mention Fu Chen. "Meilan, are you still in contact with Fu Chen?"

Liu Meilan nodded, "Of course, we are good friends. Before the weather suddenly changed when I went out to sea this time, I received a telegram from Fu Chen telling me the latest weather forecast. He said there was a storm in the area, and my fishing boat was nearby."

"Thanks to his reminder, I was able to quickly leave the storm area and return safely. To thank him, I called him to come over for dinner."

"That's it?" Liu Yiwen was stunned.

"What else?" Liu Meilan was puzzled. "Second brother, who else do you want to invite? If you are close, you can also come to the family dinner."

"I didn't intend to invite anyone!" Liu Yiwen smiled awkwardly, "I thought you..."

"Yiwen, go get me a glass of water." Professor Xie stopped her, not wanting to disturb Liu Meilan's thoughts.

"Okay, I'll go get some water." Liu Yiwen carried the quilt into the room, his expression a little unnatural.

Liu Meilan asked in a low voice: "Mom, what's wrong with my second brother? He seems a little weird today!"

"It's okay. Your second brother was dumped recently." Professor Xie gritted his teeth, "He didn't date seriously. He didn't want to date him anymore. He went abroad to study."

Liu Meilan suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. I told him last time that you should be careful with your feelings and not waste them, otherwise you will suffer the consequences in the future."

"Yes, that's what I said about him." Professor Xie shook his head and sighed, "But your second brother wouldn't listen, and it was useless for me to talk him out of my mouth. Fortunately, your eldest brother is sensible and brought his partner with him when he came back this time."

Liu Meilan was surprised, "Mom, when will my brother and sister-in-law come back?"

Professor Xie replied: "Your eldest brother called me and said he would visit your eldest sister-in-law's house first and settle the marriage. Your father and I were busy here, so we didn't go. I was just about to buy some seafood today and send it over. I can't be rude."

Liu Meilan thought for a moment and said, "Mom, I'll go buy it with you tomorrow."

"Okay!" Professor Xie replied, "This is your sister-in-law's first visit. What gift do you think I should prepare?"

Liu Meilan replied: "Mom, I have prepared a set of pearl jewelry for my sister-in-law. If you have enough money, I think you can buy her a set of gold jewelry. If not, I will add more."

Professor Xie smiled and waved his hand. "Don't worry about it. I don't just get a salary. I have quite a few patents in medicine. I get quite a bit of royalties every year. Anyway, I make more money than your father."

Liu Yiwen nodded in agreement, "Yes, my mother gave me the capital to start my business before."

Professor Xie nodded. "That's right. If I give you the capital to start a business, I won't buy you a house. Anyway, you already have several houses, so you don't need a house."

"When your eldest brother gets married, I will prepare a house for them in Shenzhen. When they come back to visit, they will have their own home and can live their own life behind closed doors."

Liu Meilan looked at Professor Xie with admiration, "Mom, you are amazing. You raised four children and achieved such great success in your career. You are a role model for contemporary women."

Professor Xie was a little proud when he heard Liu Meilan's praise. "I just don't miss any opportunity. I study hard so that I can seize every opportunity. If I don't study, I won't be able to seize the opportunity even if it comes to me."

Liu Meilan nodded, "Yes, Mom. I am also learning business English. I don't need it now, but maybe I will need it in the future."

"What you learn will be useful in the future." Professor Xie encouraged that no matter what you learn, as long as it involves knowledge and skills, she will support you.

At this time, Chief of Staff Liu had a complicated expression after hanging up the phone.

Teacher Yu was curious and asked, "What's wrong? Didn't you say there was a family dinner today? Why aren't you leaving yet?"

Chief of Staff Liu stood up and put on his coat. "Let's go, let's go right away, but I still need to pick up a friend."

"Who is it?" asked Commander Yu.

Chief of Staff Liu replied: "Fu Chen."

Teacher Yu was stunned and asked, "You like Fu Chen? You have a good eye! I don't have a daughter, but if I had a daughter, I would also like him."

Chief of Staff Liu didn't know why Liu Meilan invited Fu Chen, and he had the same guess in his mind.

"My daughter is still young, don't say anything nonsense." Chief of Staff Liu instructed.

Commander Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I never say anything nonsense. But to be honest, Fu Chen is really good. He will be the battalion commander soon and has a bright future."

Chief of Staff Liu nodded, "This person is not bad, but he is young, so let's see how they get along. As for how they will develop in the future, we, as elders, will not interfere. After all, this is a new society, and love is free."

Teacher Yu envied, "Free love is good, it has an emotional foundation. Even if there are some conflicts, as long as there is emotion, we can tolerate each other."

The Fu family is even more extraordinary.

The last time Fu Heng came, he was in politics and was courting Mayor Tang's niece. The girl from the Tang family worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was very outstanding.

Fu Chen has a bright future in the military and will go further and higher in the future.

It has to be said that Commander Yu wished he had a daughter so that she could marry into a wealthy family.

As for the two useless sons in the family, it would be good enough if they could marry someone of equal social status. They are not capable of marrying above their station.

Fu Chen had just finished work when he received a call from Chief of Staff Liu. He was slightly startled, but secretly delighted, "Leader, I'll be there right away."

"Okay, I'll wait for you at the gate." Chief of Staff Liu tried to keep his voice calm.

"Yes, Leader!" Fu Chen hung up the phone and was about to go out.

Chen An was standing by and asked curiously, "Captain, where are you going? Can you take me with you?"

"No!" Fu Chen replied, "Meilan invited me to dinner!"

After saying that, Fu Chen was about to go out.

Chen An grabbed Fu Chen and said, "Captain, are you going to go over there like this?"

"Is this not okay?" Fu Chen lowered his head and looked at his clothes.

Chen An frowned and pinched his nose. "We had a lot of training this afternoon and sweated a lot. Don't you want to go back and take a shower and change into clean clothes?"

After hearing Chen An's reminder, Fu Chen realized that the clothes did not look dirty, but they did smell a bit of sweat.

"Okay, I'll go take a shower." Fu Chen ran back to the dormitory quickly.

As soon as I entered the door, I took off all my clothes and ran to the bathroom to get wet in the rain.

Even if all the responses at first were cold water, Fu Chen didn't care. He was so passionate inside that this little bit of cold water was nothing.

After taking a shower, I changed into clean and fresh clothes and applied some moisturizing cream to prevent my skin from drying out and peeling.

Fu Chen combed his short hair with a comb a few times. He never paid attention to his appearance and found that the boy in the mirror was so handsome!

But, it's a bit dark.

When I think of Chen An, the love expert around me who often brags about himself, saying that he is dark, dark, dark, and has people pursuing him, it doesn't seem like it's a disadvantage.

Because it was a family dinner, Fu Chen did not wear a military uniform. Instead, he wore jeans, a jacket, and a shirt underneath.

If there is any, add the vest inside.

As Fu Chen walked out of the door, Chen An grabbed a bunch of camellias and said, "Captain, take it with you."

"Where did it come from?" Fu Chen was stunned.

"All those raised by Captain Wang of the kitchen squad were caught by me." Chen An answered in a low voice.

Hearing this, Fu Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Aren't you afraid that he will spit in your food?"

"Don't worry, we eat from a big pot. I'm not the only one who gets spitted." Chen An chuckled, "At worst you can get him a few bottles of good wine later."

"Okay." Fu Chen took a bouquet of camellias.

Fu Chen walked out of the gate and saw a car parked not far away, so he ran over quickly.

When Chief of Staff Liu saw Fu Chen and the bouquet of flowers in his hand, he felt mixed emotions.

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