Chapter 31 New Year has just passed, new officials take office

On this day, Jiang Lan came to Shen Qi's house with three little ones and gifts.

The two couples were also very happy when they saw the visitor.

He quickly entertained everyone.

Jiang Lan handed over the gift in his hand!

"Oh, I'm just here. Why don't you bring any gifts? Don't bring any gifts next time!"

Mrs. Shen is used to it and knows that Jiang Lan's family is rich and powerful, so she doesn't care about this.

At first she tried her best to refuse, but every time Jiang Lan left, the gift was still there. In the end, she acquiesced.

The main reason is that Jiang Lan grasped the situation well. The things he gave were not expensive, but they were innovative.

There are some small toys to relieve boredom, which Jiang Lan made by herself, such as building blocks, cars and the like.

It just looks like a piece of wood, so it doesn’t matter. You can make it yourself, it’s mainly for the sake of novelty.

Not to mention, once you play with this thing, you really get addicted!

At the back are some recipes, secret recipes, or home-brewed wine, ingredients, etc.

Every time I open the gift box Jiang Lan sent me, I feel an unusual sense of anticipation. I wonder what I will give this time.

In Jiang Lan's previous life, this was called blind box opening, and Jiang Lan even planned to use this method in business.

But now that corrupt officials are in power and everyone has no money, they can wait. Anyway, I leave the method to my uncle and he will arrange it.

A group of people were sitting in the living room chatting, drinking tea, and eating melon seeds.

Dr. Shen is a person who likes to chat with people. When we first met him, he was a calm doctor who was elegant, easy-going, but didn't talk much.

Once he became familiar with it, he would not stop talking. Most of the time, Doctor Shen was talking and the four children were listening.

Dr. Shen is a good talker and a good storyteller. He visits many places to visit patients and has heard many strange and strange stories, which the children love very much.

"Ready to eat! Try the pickled fish I made!"

Jiang Lan didn't cook this time, Mrs. Shen prepared all the dishes. She meant to test her recent learning results.

Everyone at the dining table stared at Jiang Lan.

Jiang Lan picked up a piece of fish fillet, put it into his mouth, chewed it carefully, and then remained silent for a while.

Under the expectant gaze of everyone, Jiang Lan opened her eyes, gave a thumbs up to Mrs. Shen, and praised:

“Very good, the taste is well controlled!”

"Okay!" The three little ones cheered, and then they hurriedly picked up the food and put it into their mouths.

Mrs. Shen was also very happy: "With Xiaolan's words, I can safely cook it for Sheng'er to eat!"

"Oh, I don't know when Sheng'er will come back..." Doctor Shen next to him sighed.

With their contacts in the past few years, Jiang Lan also learned that the Shen family had an only son named Shen Sheng.

Five years ago, I went out for a business trip and never came back.

If it weren't for several letters sent back every year, the couple would have thought they were dead.

However, no letters came back this year, something the couple keeps talking about.

At this time, there was a knock on the door outside the hospital.

"Who is it? It's so late... I'll go out and take a look."

As Dr. Shen said this, he stood up and walked out. Jiang Lan thought about it and followed him.

If there is any accident, Jiang Lan can take action. Logically speaking, the city is still very safe.

The door opened, and outside was an exquisite young man, dressed in rich clothes and with an extraordinary temperament.

At this moment, he was looking at Dr. Shen with a smile. He was just about to say hello when he saw Jiang Lan. He was stunned and said involuntarily:

"Dad, have you given birth to another child in the past few years? That's not right. He doesn't look like he is 5 years old, does he?"

He scratched his head as he spoke, looking dazed, completely breaking his extraordinary temperament just now.

"You stinky boy, remember to come back!" Doctor Shen raised his hand and wanted to hit it, but in the end it was just a show and did not take action.

This should be Shen Sheng. It seems that he is quite successful in running business.

Jiang Lan thought so.

Shen Sheng cooperated with his father and made a movement to avoid fear.

Then seeing that his father didn't knock it down, he laughed and hugged him. The father and son hugged each other like this, patted each other on the back, and then separated.

Dr. Shen also remembered the introduction: "You kid, you talked nonsense just after you came back. This is Jiang Lan. You can be considered my old friend."

"In the past two years, thanks to his company, your mother and I have lived a very happy life!"

"By the way, we are having dinner. You have to try your mother's cooking. It has been improving by leaps and bounds recently, thanks to Xiaolan!"

Doctor Shen pulled his son and walked inside, not forgetting to greet Jiang Lan.

With Shen Sheng's return, the atmosphere was high. The couple was very happy. They felt that today was the happiest day in recent years!

"Wow, this thing is delicious! And this...are these dishes invented by Xiaolan? Hmm...it's delicious!"

Shen Sheng was directly conquered by the delicious food on the table, and he couldn't stop using his chopsticks.

Now, the three little ones were very anxious. They hadn't eaten enough yet.

"Don't worry, the ingredients are still there, I'll make them later!" Mrs. Shen was very satisfied that her delicacies were so popular.

"It's really good. By the way, Xiaolan, do you have a recipe? I think these dishes can be used as the restaurant's signature dishes. I have never tasted these delicacies anywhere else!"

Jiang Lan nodded: "Yes, I gave it to my aunt!"

As for giving away recipes for free, Jiang Lan doesn't care. She even spreads the recipes out, maybe she can gain [cooking] experience while lying down!

Dr. Shen heard this and suddenly remembered to ask about his son's situation, so he interrupted.

"How have you been recently? Is your business successful or unsuccessful?"

"Don't worry, why would I accompany you? I'm fine now!"

Shen Sheng took a sip of wine and talked freely.

"I came back this time because I heard that the court's new policy is coming soon, and I'm waiting for it!"

"New policy?"

"Yes, in the past few years, corrupt officials have been in power in Qianshui City, and the court also knows about it. The emperor is furious and bluntly said that he wants to investigate thoroughly. The new city lord is on the way!"

"And in order to appease the people, there will be no tax for the next three years, whether it is agricultural tax or commercial tax, all exempted!"

"Now, this is a new big business opportunity. I got the news because I have connections, and others are still kept in the dark!"

Shen Sheng looked proud and confident, but the next second, he was broken by Dr. Shen's words.

"You little brat, you came back because you want to make money, I'm going to beat you to death!"

As he said that, he really raised his hand and hit Shen Sheng's head hard, "bang bang bang", the sound was crisp, it was a good head!

"Stop hitting, I know I was wrong--" Shen Sheng begged for mercy.

Everyone laughed.

After Jiang Lan laughed, he pondered:

[Shen Sheng's news should be true. Last year, those casual cultivators also said that the beast tide was about to end...]

[Now, the new official took office, which should be a signal. In this case, the spirit test ceremony should be restored soon! ]

[According to the time, the next spirit test should be next year! That is when I am 11 years old! ]