CHAPTER 696: CHAPTER 689: WISTERIA CAKE

Song Mengshi cried once in front of Sisi, pouring out all her inner bitterness. She felt much relieved, and her complexion improved somewhat.

Sisi didn’t mind being a qualified listener, just to help Song Mengshi. After all, seeing her state, if she didn’t find someone to talk to, she might really go crazy.

Granny Zhao talked with Tang Qiubai for more than an hour before coming out, still unsatisfied, and said to Sisi, "Ah Nan, write down Weiguo’s contact number for Qiubai. Isn’t Weiguo studying medicine in Country U? Knowing people makes things easier. When you go back, call Weiguo and have him make the arrangements."

Sisi agreed with a smile. It was just a small matter, as long as it made Granny happy, she would comply.

However, what was a trivial matter to her was a big deal to Tang Qiubai and his wife. It was their first time going to Country U, and although Zhong Anping had introduced a mentor, they still felt uneasy. Having someone familiar there would certainly make them feel more at ease.

Sisi took out a memo pad from her bag and quickly jotted down Weiguo’s contact details, handing it to Song Mengshi, and said, "Weiguo’s mentor is the same as An Ping’s. As long as you contact Weiguo, he will make the proper arrangements for you in Country U."

Sisi decided to be thorough in her kindness. She glanced at the time on her wrist; it should be around ten in the evening in Country U, so she took out her phone and called Weiguo to tell him about Tang Qiubai needing to go to the hospital in Country U for treatment.

Weiguo remembered Tang Qiubai, and since it was his favorite Sisi姐 requesting it, he naturally agreed wholeheartedly, telling Tang Qiubai to come to Country U without worry; he would handle all the arrangements.

This call from Sisi gave Tang Qiubai and his wife peace of mind. Reflecting on his previous ingratitude and betrayal, Tang Qiubai felt deeply ashamed and didn’t dare to look Sisi and Granny Zhao in the eyes.

Sisi couldn’t be bothered to look at him. She did all this for Granny Zhao’s sake; if not for Granny’s kindness, she wouldn’t have meddled in Tang Qiubai’s affairs.

After Sisi and Granny Zhao left, Tang Qiubai said to Song Mengshi, "Mengshi, I’ll strive to live on. I was too much of a bastard before, but I will definitely treat you well from now on."

Song Mengshi said calmly, "It’s good that you have this thought. My side is secondary; after all, we are husband and wife! But the ones you’ve wronged the most are the Tian Family."

Tang Qiubai smiled bitterly, "You’re right. I was indeed too much of a bastard before; even God couldn’t stand it and punished me. I will definitely change in the future."

Sisi didn’t want to meddle in the Tang Family’s matters anymore, but Granny Zhao often went to check on them. According to her, Tang Qiubai’s mindset was quite good now, actively participating in treatment, and with the medicinal wine, his health was much better than before.

A month later, Tang Qiubai and Song Mengshi embarked on their journey to Country U for treatment, and their two children were sent to Tang Qiubai’s parents, which relieved Sisi. She was just afraid that Granny Zhao, being too kind, would take the children in.

What Sisi didn’t know was that Granny Zhao really had this idea, but Tang Qiubai refused. Despite knowing that the children would be better cared for at the Tian Family, he didn’t have the face for it and gritted his teeth to send them back to his parents. Even if they were aggrieved, it was only for two months, just enough time to toughen up the children’s pampered nature.

By now, it was the end of November, and the weather was getting colder. Sisi moved back to live at the Yun Mansion. In the past, the Yun Mansion would have started up the coal stove by this time due to Mr. Yun’s cold intolerance, but since his health improved, he wasn’t afraid of the cold anymore, instead, he feared the heat.

Today, Green Home was quiet, so Sisi just took a stroll around and came back. Mr. Yun, waking up early this morning without any apparent reason, suddenly said he wanted to eat Wisteria Cake.

But where in this winter could she find fresh Purple Wisteria? Although she had plenty in Space, she couldn’t bring it out!

Fortunately, she was prepared. In the spring, she collected quite a few Purple Wisteria flowers, dried and stored them. Although dried Wisteria flowers didn’t taste quite as good as fresh ones, there was no other choice; the old man wanted to eat Purple Vine Flower Cake in winter!

Since she was going to make them, she decided to make more, as the children at home all loved them. She even called Shangguan and Zhang Jie. Shangguan, the foodie, would definitely nag if she knew there was something delicious and she wasn’t called.

Shangguan was swimming in the pool with Xiao Shu. Ever since the incident with Du Du and Huahua, she learned her lesson and never forgot to bring her phone anywhere.

Sure enough, once Shangguan heard Sisi was making Wisteria Cake, she immediately fished out the little Xiao Shu, who was still hopping in the pool.

"No more practice, we’re going to Aunt Sisi’s house to eat something delicious."

Xiao Shu had long lost the interest to practice. This kid was quite interesting, in terms of courage; he was very much like Yang Shu—afraid of soft-bodied animals—but when it came to swimming, he took after Shangguan; he didn’t much like water activities. Yang Shu was a swimming champion, so as Zhang Jie would say, Xiao Shu concentrated the couple’s weaknesses. Fortunately, he inherited their strengths in looks, turning out to be a very handsome little guy.

Shangguan and her kid arrived first. Sisi was just washing and soaking the dried Purple Wisteria flowers in a big enameled basin. She planned to make fried Wisteria Cake, which was more time-efficient and also flavorful; Sisi herself really liked this method.

Of course, the kids all loved it too. It was the local Capital City style, visually appealing Wisteria Cake, that the kids weren’t too fond of.

"You came over, who’s picking up the kids?" Sisi asked.

"Zhang Jie will pick them up. Put in more flowers and eggs," Shangguan said, eyeing Sisi cracking the eggs into the basin with drooling yearning. Xiao Shu beside her was the same; this big and little foodie duo was quite speechless.

"You can’t put too many flowers; eating too much will upset the stomach." Sisi refused. Although Wisteria is an edible flower, it should not be consumed excessively.

Shangguan pouted and took Xiao Shu to play with the other kids.

Making Wisteria Cake is easy; simply mix the flowers with flour, eggs, and salt, and fry them on a skillet with oil over a medium flame until both sides are golden brown.

The golden-brown Wisteria Cake is crispy on the outside and tender inside, moderately salty and fragrant with a hint of sweet floral aroma, making it very appetizing.

The kids were already drooling, each clamoring for Sisi to fry some cakes. Sisi, unable to resist the children, had no choice but to heat the oil and start frying. She originally planned to wait for Du Du and the others to return home before frying!

Sisi rolled her eyes at Shangguan. As if she didn’t know it was Shangguan who incited the children!

Shangguan scratched her nose nonchalantly; her goal was achieved, and being glared at twice by Sisi was no pain at all, not taking it seriously.

The frying of Wisteria Cake was quite effortless. Soon, the fragrance spread; Shangguan couldn’t resist picking up a piece with her hand and started eating it, swallowed probably in two or three bites. Although it was scalding her, she couldn’t stop reaching for more.

The kids all gathered around too, each one washed their hands properly and sat by the small table, quietly eating cakes, each looking immensely satisfied.

Zhang Jie also fetched the kids home; Du Du and the others were all studying at the elementary school in the large courtyard, so whoever had time between Sisi and Zhang Jie would pick them up.

After washing their hands, the little leopards came over to eat cakes. These half-grown boys had an astonishing appetite. In no time, a freshly fried plate of cakes was devoured completely.

Sisi had to speed up her cooking. At this rate, she’d have to mix another batch; the main character, Mr. Yun, hadn’t even started eating yet!