Mrs. Li was surprised.
She only knew her daughter had a boyfriend, but never expected him to be so handsome and of such high quality.
Jiang Jingyu politely shook her hand.
"My surname is Jiang, you can call me Xiao Jiang. Thank you for taking care of An'an during this time. When you have time, we'll host a meal and invite Mr. and Mrs. Li to join us."
Surname Jiang?
Mrs. Li suddenly understood and said, "Oh, so it was you who called Li Kai a few days ago. You're welcome, we're colleagues and compatriots, it's only right to help each other. Come in and sit down."
Tong An'an was stunned for a moment.
He actually saved Li Kai's number? And called him, no wonder he knew she was sick.
Mrs. Li was still being polite, "You've just arrived, you need to rest. An'an is also not feeling well, so she'll eat here later."
Jiang Jingyu was also very polite, "Don't trouble you, An'an isn't feeling well. I'll accompany her back to rest first. We'll visit again when we have time."
After returning home, Tong An'an asked him when he had called Li Kai. Jiang Jingyu said.
"That night you didn't chat with me properly, I realized something was wrong. You silly girl, you're all grown up and can't even take care of yourself."
Tong An'an went to help him unpack, while Jiang Jingyu explored her apartment.
It looked similar to the videos, well-arranged, cute, and warm.
Tong An'an was overjoyed to see her husband after four months. After putting away his things, she took him to show him her spoils of war.
Strange little boxes, rings found at street stalls, paintings by unknown artists, and a very peculiarly shaped painted pottery figurine, placed in a box.
Jiang Jingyu helped her open the lid of the box, but she immediately stopped him.
"I'll take you to see other places."
How could Jiang Jingyu not see her intentions? He stood still.
"What's inside that you won't let me see?"
Tong An'an tried to put the box back, "It's nothing, just some small trinkets."
"What trinkets are so precious that I can't even take a look?"
"Oh, they're just worthless trinkets, similar to these. Let's go, you sit down and rest for a while."
The more she refused to let him see, the more curious Jiang Jingyu became.
He easily pushed her back a bit and took the box with one hand.
Tong An'an reached out to grab it, but he raised his arm high, so she couldn't reach it even if she jumped.
Tong An'an became anxious and shouted incoherently.
"You can't do this! Jiang Jingyu, you can't look at someone else's things without permission, give it back to me!"
Jiang Jingyu raised an eyebrow, "Someone else? Jiang Jingyu?"
"I traveled thousands of miles, across so many countries, to see you, and you call me someone else? You call me by my name? Fine, Tong An'an, you're receiving gifts from other men behind my back, or even love letters? If it's so precious, I must see it today!"
"Not only do I want to see it, but I'll also have to discipline you later. You just wait."
Tong An'an hadn't done anything wrong. Since he really wanted to see it, she would let him.
She stopped struggling, "Alright, alright, you can look. They're really just some worthless trinkets."
"But to be clear beforehand, I didn't buy them. Anna gave them to me. I didn't want them, but she insisted on giving them to me."
As she spoke, Jiang Jingyu had already opened the box.
As she said, they were indeed just some worthless trinkets.
But the craftsmanship, the expressions, the attire…
Tong An'an's face visibly reddened, and Jiang Jingyu's gaze visibly darkened.
"Tong An'an, I've discovered you've become naughty."
Tong An'an, with a red face, retorted, "Who's become naughty? I told you, Anna insisted on giving them to me!"
Jiang Jingyu put down the box and gently embraced her.
"I'm not blaming you. If they gave them to you, so be it. Learning more knowledge is also good. You're not young anymore, it's time for you to make some progress."
As he said this, he revealed a charming smile.
Tong An'an tried to run, "I was just discharged from the hospital today, I can really infect you, don't come near me."
"Is that possible? We've come this far, if I don't do something, would I still be considered normal?"
Jiang Jingyu scooped her up, "We'll get sick together if we have to. Where are you going to run?"
After a bout of playfulness, both of them were sweating.
After washing up and coming out, they were also hungry. Jiang Jingyu said he would cook, and Tong An'an led him to her kitchen.
A small car refrigerator. The first layer held two onions and two potatoes. The second layer held a few cucumbers and a few eggs.
Jiang Jingyu thought for a moment, "How about scrambled eggs with onions? And a smashed cucumber salad."
"No, I can't make the smashed cucumber salad, there's no garlic here. Just stir-fry it."
Jiang Jingyu washed the vegetables and asked her why she didn't buy more meat.
"You're already thin, not feeling well, and you eat these vegetarian dishes every day. If you don't get sick, who will?"
Tong An'an leaned back proudly, watching him.
"You're being ignorant saying that. In their eyes, people like me who eat vegetarian every day are the truly wealthy, living a luxurious life."
"Vegetables are much more expensive than meat. Do you know how much I spent on these two onions? How much I spent on this refrigerator full of vegetables? I wouldn't exchange it for five pounds of beef."
Seeing her happy and content over such a small matter, Jiang Jingyu also felt very happy.
The two of them ate a simple meal and just wanted to be affectionate at home.
Curled up on the tatami mat, holding each other, their eyes met.
After looking at each other for a while, Jiang Jingyu couldn't help himself again.
However, this time, he intentionally teased Tong An'an.
"Do you remember what you said to me during that video call?"
Tong An'an certainly didn't remember.
They wished they could video call every day and talk nonsense.
"Which time are you referring to?"
Jiang Jingyu remembered very clearly.
"One time, early in the morning, you video called me while I was getting dressed, and you said something presumptuous about how you were going to… me?"
Tong An'an remembered and couldn't help but burst into laughter, burying her face in his neck.
"Why do you remember so clearly? You know I was joking, yet you say that."
"Whether you were joking or not, it's rare for you to take the initiative. You can't go back on your word. I've brought myself to you, hurry up and fulfill your promise."
Although it was a bit embarrassing in broad daylight, it wasn't the first time.
People must have breakthroughs.
Tong An'an overcame her psychological barrier and took the lead.
Jiang Jingyu found that she had indeed improved and couldn't help but say again.
"Not bad, you've gotten capable after a few months apart. Did Anna teach you this? She can teach you this kind of thing?"
Tong An'an hit him, "Didn't I just show them to you? The little toy is so realistic, I'm not blind."
"That's great, Tong An'an. Researching these things behind my back shows you've had designs on me for a long time. Since that's the case, today I'll go all out and cooperate with you, letting you try them all out."
That wouldn't do. There were so many. Tong An'an was so scared that she immediately wanted to get up.
Jiang Jingyu pressed her down, "Trying to escape? Impossible. I absolutely won't let you off today."