Transmigrated to a Period Novel as the Genius Antagonist's Birth Mother

Chapter 16: Haircut

He said he would ask his friends, but the researcher asked Cen Zhengnian about his work the next day. Cen Zhengnian was so immersed in his work that he forgot to ask his friends.

At noon, when his friend Yu Tian dragged Cen Zhengnian to the cafeteria to eat, he remembered what he wanted to ask last night.

After serving their meal, Cen Zhengnian sat across from Yu Tian.

He slowly mixed the noodles in front of him with chopsticks and asked, "Yu Tian, do you know where the good beef and mutton are around here? Also, where can I find Li Guang apricots and grapes?"

His voice was unhurried, as if he were just asking casually.

Yutian had just taken a bite of steamed bun, with the vegetables not yet reaching his mouth, when he heard what Cen Zhengnian had to say. He looked up at him in surprise.

"You don't usually care about these things? Why? Did you suddenly want to eat beef and mutton today?"

Normally, Cen Zhengnian was fully focused on his work. If it weren't for Yu Tian dragging him to meals, he sometimes forgot to eat. Today, the sun is really coming out in the west.

Cen Zhengnian said, "No. I want to send some back to my family to try."

This was the first time Yu Tian heard Cen Zhengnian talk about his family. And he still wants to send something!

Although everyone knew that Cen Zhengnian was already married with children, he rarely mentioned it.

Everyone thinks that he is the kind of person who devotes himself wholeheartedly to the country. He probably doesn't even know what love and worldliness are.

So the expression on Yu Tian's face became even more strange, and he asked jokingly, "Old Cen, how come you suddenly remember to send something to your family? You are not the kind of person who would think of this. Did your parents remind you?"

Cen Zhengnian shook his head, "No," and didn't say much. He just thought about the content of the letter he read last night, and the corners of his mouth were unconsciously raised slightly.

His wife has indeed changed; her tone was much more lively.

But after four years, it's normal for her to change. Cen Zhengnian sighed in his heart and couldn't help but feel guilty.

He is worthy of the motherland and worthy of his work, but he is ashamed only in regard to his family.

Yu Tian, seeing Cen Zhengnian's expression, knew that he didn't want to talk about it. However, this kind of Cen Zhengnian gave the impression that he was more human than ever.

He continued eating the potatoes on his plate, saying, "We buy good beef and mutton from local herders in our base. I also know who has good apricots and grapes. But the problem is that you can't keep these things for too long. By the time you send them, they'll probably have gone bad."

This was indeed a problem. Cen Zhengnian frowned. Just as he was about to ask Yu Tian if Ganzhou had any specialty products that could be stored well and taste good, a soft female voice suddenly interrupted.

"If you can't send fresh beef, mutton, and fruits, you can send beef jerky, dried apricots and raisins! We have plenty of these things here."

Cen Zhengnian didn't say anything, but Yu Tian raised his head and greeted the woman with a smile: "The Great Beauty Fan actually comes to the cafeteria for a meal."

"You and Mr. Cen can come to the cafeteria to eat, why can't I?"

Fang Lingling sat down next to Yu Tian with her food tray. She returned Yu Tian's words, but her eyes were smiling as she looked at Cen Zhengnian.