Chapter 1216: Mom, Calm Down

Chapter 1216: Chapter 1216: Mom, Calm Down

"So early? Who is it?" Mr. Li heard the noise outside and mumbled as he walked.

Then, hearing the "beep beep beep" of the fingerprint lock unlocking, he was sure it must be Li Xiaoyun.

Since only the three of them in the family could directly unlock the fingerprint lock.

"Xiao Yun?" Mr. Li was heading to the door when he passed by the kitchen.

He glanced sideways and said to Mrs. Li, "Why has Xiao Yun come over so early?"

Mrs. Li was cooking in the kitchen, with the extractor fan noisily drawing away smoke, so she didn’t hear the door opening.

Hearing Mr. Li’s words, Mrs. Li stepped out to see, "Xiao Yun is here?"

"Did she have a fight with Ding Li?" Mrs. Li asked worriedly.

Otherwise, why come over so early?

Weren’t they fine yesterday afternoon when the two families had lunch together?

Did they get into a fight after going back last night?

This was also what Mr. Li and Mrs. Li were concerned about.

If they did fight, they wouldn’t have the ability to back their daughter up.

Given the Zhao Family’s large enterprise and influence, if it got to the point of tearing faces, how could their family stand against them?

But it should be just a minor squabble now, not to the point of breaking relations.

Yet they couldn’t help but worry prematurely.

Mr. Li and Mrs. Li watched the doorway nervously.

As they saw the door open.

"Dad, Mom," Li Xiaoyun called as she walked in.

From her demeanor, she didn’t seem like she had been in a fight—in fact... maybe there was good news?

Upon looking, they saw Zhao Dingli following behind Li Xiaoyun.

Judging from their appearance, it wasn’t a fight.

Mr. Li and Mrs. Li immediately felt relieved.

"I’m still cooking noodles, come in first," said Mrs. Li, "Have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet," Li Xiaoyun said with a smile.

Mr. Li immediately scolded, "Not eaten? Why didn’t you tell us in advance so we could make more? What if we finish eating before you arrive?"

"We thought if we got here while you were eating, we’d join in. If you finish, we’d just go to a breakfast shop outside," Li Xiaoyun said.

It’s so convenient now, there’s no worry about missing breakfast.

"We haven’t eaten yet, you both arrived, I’ll cook more noodles, it’s no trouble," Mrs. Li said.

"Come in and sit," Mr. Li said, finding slippers for them both.

Li Xiaoyun and Zhao Dingli changed their shoes, Li Xiaoyun threw her bag casually onto the sofa and went to the kitchen.

"Mom, let me help you," Li Xiaoyun said.

"Help with what? It’s such a simple thing," Mrs. Li said, "Just cook the noodles. The stew is ready-made. I stewed beef earlier. I kept the broth, just add a little water and some beef broth in it."

The beef stew, to allow flavor absorption, usually has salty soup and strong spices.

So it’s not suitable to use directly as soup base, it’s better to dilute it with some water.

"Slice a few pieces of beef, and it’s beef noodles," Mrs. Li said with a smile, simple yet delicious.

Mrs. Li’s words made Li Xiaoyun immediately yearn for Mrs. Li’s beef noodles.

"By the way, why did you come over so early today?" Mrs. Li asked.

At this time, normally, wouldn’t you be on the way to work?

How do you have time to come here?

Li Xiaoyun replied, slightly embarrassed, "Ding Li and I... decided to get the certificate today, so we’re home to get the household registration book."

Mrs. Li was in the process of scooping up the cooked noodles.

Upon hearing this, her hand slipped.

The noodles weren’t scooped, even the chopsticks fell into the pot.

"Get... get the certificate?" Mrs. Li now neglected both sides.

If the noodles weren’t scooped timely, they’d be overcooked.

But Mrs. Li needed clarity on what Li Xiaoyun just said.

"Mom, please calm down," Li Xiaoyun said, handing over a large bowl for the noodles, and taking over the task from Mrs. Li.

Mrs. Li was clearly unable to continue.

Li Xiaoyun took over, first retrieving the fallen chopsticks from the pot.

Then she scooped up the noodles, rinsed them with cold water so they wouldn’t stick, avoiding clumping, making them smoother.

Then dividing the noodles among four bowls.

Adding the diluted beef broth, placing the previously sliced beef on top of the noodles.

Mrs. Li had also blanched some cabbage, which Li Xiaoyun arranged on top.

The beef noodle preparation is quite simple, just cook the noodles and cabbage.

The rest is ready-made.

But arranged like this, it looked very appetizing, not inferior to restaurant offerings.

Seeing Mrs. Li still stunned, Li Xiaoyun gave her time to digest.

And simply carried the beef noodles out.

Upon seeing Li Xiaoyun coming out, Zhao Dingli quickly got up.

Approaching Li Xiaoyun, intending to take over the bowl.

Li Xiaoyun said, "There are more inside, you go get those from the kitchen."

Zhao Dingli then headed to the kitchen.

Finding Mrs. Li standing there in a daze.

"Mom?" Zhao Dingli called out strangely.

The sound snapped Mrs. Li out of her reverie.

And at last, she came to her senses.

Mrs. Li put aside other matters and took the beef noodles outside.

Li Xiaoyun and Mrs. Li each carried a bowl.

The beef noodle bowl was large, the broth was hot.

Its weight was indeed substantial.

The two couldn’t carry two bowls at once.

Zhao Dingli directly picked up two bowls at once, seemingly unaffected by the heat.

Li Xiaoyun had just put down her bowl, seeing Zhao Dingli, she quickly went over and took one of his bowls.

Once everyone was seated, Mrs. Li asked, "Xiao Yun, did you just say you’re going to get the certificate today?"

"Clatter!"

Mr. Li was about to eat when, shocked, he dropped the chopsticks onto the dining table.

Li Xiaoyun explained, "We thought, since the wedding is in October anyway. We agreed before to get the certificate before the wedding, there’s no need to delay further. Yesterday, while returning, we discussed and decided to get the certificate today and just wait for the wedding."

Mr. Li was absolutely astonished, originally Mrs. Li worried that Li Xiaoyun wouldn’t date or marry.

Who knew Li Xiaoyun would go even more trendy.

Once she started dating, she’d go straight to a flash marriage.

Mrs. Li would never need to worry anymore!

Mrs. Li came to a realization.

After all, Li Xiaoyun was already living with Zhao Dingli.

Actually, getting the certificate earlier is a safeguard for Li Xiaoyun.

And Li Xiaoyun’s reminder was useful.

Since the wedding was already decided for October.

Getting the certificate, sooner or later, before the wedding doesn’t make much difference.

"We came back today partly to let you know and also to get the household registration book," Li Xiaoyun said.

Upon hearing, Mrs. Li immediately put down her chopsticks.