frightfiction Chapter 1255 Serious Warning
Chapter 1255 Serious Warning
Hu Jian is in better condition, which puts Zhang Xiufang at ease, allowing her to focus on her work.
Liu Meilan stayed at her family's house for several days, and now she can finally go to Liu Yibang's place with her bodyguards.
Because of Wang Lemei's childbirth, many things at Dafu Jewelry were taken over by Liu Meilan and Tang Xiaoyu.
Liu Yibang knew his sister was coming, so he came to pick her up in person, driving a Santana that had just been bought in their district.
Sitting in the car, Liu Meilan looked at her spirited third brother and asked, "Third brother, why are you smiling so happily? Is there something good happening?"
Liu Yibang said with a smile, "Of course I'm happy that my sister is here; this is a joyous occasion! Plus, the pearl harvest is good this year, and we should have a very good harvest. The number of people who have benefited far exceeds that of last year. This is my achievement, and I should be even happier! Best of all, I'm going to be a father soon. It's a triple celebration! Even if I cry now, it will be tears of joy!"
Liu Meilan laughed heartily at the down-to-earth and humorous folk songs, saying, "Third Brother, I finally realize that you're not some celestial being floating in the sky, but have begun to descend to earth and become a down-to-earth and capable official!"
Liu Yibang was a little embarrassed. "When I was studying, I was inevitably idealistic, bookish, and even a bit aloof! But after working in the field and meeting all sorts of people, my mindset changed, and I naturally changed too! The only thing that hasn't changed is my desire to do something practical!"
Liu Meilan nodded, "This is what it means to stay true to your original aspiration and achieve your goal! I can stay here for two days this time, and I'll take my third sister-in-law back by train the day after tomorrow afternoon! You'll be staying here alone, so you must keep yourself pure and upright!"
Liu Meilan would always remind her third brother when she was happy not to let him get carried away.
Upon hearing his sister's words, Liu Yibang couldn't help but reach out and ruffle his hair. "In your heart, is your third brother the kind of person who acts recklessly?"
“I know you’re not!” Liu Meilan tilted her head and tidied her hair. “But just because you don’t want to doesn’t mean others don’t! You’re so outstanding, so handsome, and you’ve already achieved so much at such a young age! You’re clearly the kind of young talent who will rise to great heights in the future! If I were a woman, and I had such an outstanding man by my side, I would throw myself at him without even asking for a title!”
Liu Yibang was dumbfounded. He reached out to ruffle her hair, but Liu Meilan dodged quickly.
Liu Meilan continued to argue, "Don't you believe me? I'm a woman, I understand women's thoughts! Especially now that many people claim love comes first, morality is gradually deteriorating. Following a young, handsome, and powerful man will bring endless benefits!"
"This is just a woman who likes you and wants to get something out of you! What if she's your rival using her charms to frame you, or deliberately setting you up with a honey trap? These are all evidence to ruin you and control you!"
Liu Yibang's expression gradually turned serious. "I know you're worried about me, but I've already made arrangements! My two bodyguards have been with me for a long time! They're trustworthy, and they'll follow me wherever I go! So you don't need to worry about me!"
Liu Meilan nodded, "It's good that you're aware of this, but I'm going to arrange two more for you! They'll take turns, providing you with the necessary protection 24 hours a day!"
"Alright! Better safe than sorry!" Liu Yibang did not refuse his sister's good intentions; some things do indeed require trustworthy people to handle.
Arriving directly at the courtyard, Aunt Yu, having heard that Liu Meilan was coming today, went to buy groceries and cook early in the morning!
There's so much beef and mutton here! Unlike the beef and mutton in the south, the mutton here has less of a gamey smell, and it tastes especially delicious when stewed.
The twins are now over four months old, and Mi Xiaonan's belly is quite large. She's currently walking on the ground, supporting her back.
Aunt Yu kept bringing out delicious food from the kitchen, asking, "Xiaomi, Meilan, how much longer until they arrive?"
Mi Xiaonan sent a text message to Liu Yibang, asking about his whereabouts. She received a reply shortly afterward.
"Twenty minutes left!" Mi Xiaonan replied. "Auntie, how many dishes are left?"
Aunt Yu smiled and said, "The meat dishes are all cooked and kept warm! Next, I'm going to stir-fry some vegetables! Twenty minutes should be enough! When Meilan comes back, we can eat right away!"
Just as Aunt Yu had planned, all the dishes were served, and Liu Yibang arrived with Liu Meilan.
As soon as Liu Meilan entered the house, she greeted everyone with a smile, "Hello, Third Sister-in-law and Aunt Yu!"
"Okay, okay!" Mi Xiaonan was very happy. "Go wash your hands quickly, let's eat and talk!"
Aunt Yu said with a smile, "Meilan, the mutton here is delicious! I stewed a pot of mutton for you with radishes, I guarantee you'll enjoy it to the fullest!"
Liu Meilan could already smell the aroma. "Local ingredients, prepared in the style of Cantonese cuisine, bring out the original flavor of the food and add a touch of refinement. Aunt Yu's cooking skills are getting better and better!"
Aunt Yu was delighted by the praise, exclaiming, "You haven't even eaten yet, and you're already praising me!"
Liu Meilan praised, "I trust Auntie Yu. If she says something is delicious, it must be delicious!"
Liu Meilan gave Aunt Yu a perfect score in terms of emotional value. As a nanny, receiving praise for her cooking skills was an affirmation of her work.
Liu Meilan washed her hands, sat down at the dining table, used serving chopsticks to pick up food, and learned about the highly regarded mutton.
Liu Meilan exclaimed in surprise, "It's so delicious! It tastes different from the lamb we have here!"
Liu Yibang replied, "I've done some research. These sheep eat a plant with very high alkalinity, which makes the mutton tender and less gamey! I've started to vigorously promote the planting of these alkaline crops and develop animal husbandry! By the end of this year, a batch of sheep will be available to sell in the south. Do you think anyone will eat this kind of sheep?"
Liu Meilan nodded, "Yes! It's just that the journey is quite long, and transporting them to the south, especially since they're live animals, makes the cost quite high!"
Liu Yibang thought for a moment, "That's the biggest problem! Good stuff is expensive to transport, so it might not fetch a good price! If it's vacuum-packed, it has a unique flavor, but it won't taste as good as fresh lamb!"
Liu Meilan stroked her chin. "Wouldn't rail transport be cheaper?"
Liu Yibang lamented, "This is the drawback of transporting live animals. In order to transport more, the carriages must be made into special carriages, divided into 2 to 3 layers, and then these live sheep must be loaded!"
“There are indeed difficulties!” Liu Meilan nodded. “Frozen food isn’t cost-effective! You should make it into vacuum-packed, unflavored kind. That way, you can take it home, steam it, or slice it cold and eat it. That might be easier to handle!”
Liu Yibang nodded, "Okay! I'll have someone arrange it later. We won't sell live sheep anymore; it's too much trouble and doesn't make much money! But if we develop tourism in the future and attract more tourists to our area, we can offer these sheep as a local specialty, and that will become a selling point!"