The two old ladies looked at her lovingly, with smiles all over their faces.
Her grandma said, "These chickens, ducks, and mutton were slaughtered freshly by us at the breeding farm this morning, so they are all fresh."
"Ah? Did you go to the breeding farm this morning?" Xiang Jin was surprised. She thought they bought it directly from the vegetable market in the provincial capital.
Her grandma said, "You don't know whether the chickens and ducks in the vegetable market are pure native chickens and ducks. It's possible that they were fed half grain and half feed.
Our farm has more than a hundred native chickens and ducks. When we have nothing to do, we often go to the vegetable field and the farm, so we are very aware of our own things. You are pregnant now.
Yes, it’s better to pay more attention to your daily life and diet.
Yesterday we called the owner of the slaughterhouse and asked him to slaughter a sheep for us today. After arriving there, your grandpa and grandpa were mainly responsible for killing chickens and ducks.
It wasn't ready until eleven o'clock, and then your aunt came to take us back and pack it up, and then Han Che came to pick us up and go to their restaurant to eat."
"Which kitchen is this? Do all these have to be put in the refrigerator?" Xiang Jin's grandfather suddenly asked.
Yan Chen said, "Grandpa, grandpa, please sit down and rest first. I'll take care of you."
The two old men nodded, "Okay, then you can go and let it go."
Yan Chen picked up a foam box and walked towards the kitchen.
Grandma Mo suddenly asked, "Hey, where is another box of chicken and duck eggs?"
Xiang Jin and her grandmother looked at the two old men in panic.
Grandpa Zeng said, "It should still be in Chenchen's car and not moved out."
The two old ladies breathed a sigh of relief, and Grandma Mo said, "Oh, that's good, that's good. I was afraid that it was left behind. Tell me, what a pity it would be if it really fell somewhere. That's all."
Where are the native chicken and duck eggs?”
Grandpa Zeng said, "It's not gone, it's not gone. When they came to pick us up at the airport in the afternoon, when we and Chen Chen put it in the car to salute, I saw with my own eyes that it was put on the car. Isn't there still some in the car?
Didn’t you move it down after the ceremony?”
The two old ladies nodded, and Xiang Jin smiled and said, "You brought so many things here today, do you pay for the consignment fee?"
Xiang Jin and her grandfather said, "I gave you a little bit, but not much. We all carry the suitcases with us. The suitcases containing fresh mutton and chicken and duck eggs each exceeded a few kilograms, so the total cost was just a little extra."
It looked like it cost dozens of dollars.”
"Oh, that's okay, then our family won't be able to buy meat for a while," Xiang Jin nodded, then smiled.
Her grandma said, "You want to buy it, why not? There are so many people, so we still have to buy some pork and fish. Unfortunately, our provincial capital does not raise pigs. Otherwise, I can bring you some fresh pork."
, we will bring you some fresh pork next time."
Xiang Jin suddenly couldn't laugh or cry, "Forget it, it's inconvenient for you to take that with you. You have to go back to your hometown first. There is such a long way between your hometown and the provincial capital. It takes six or seven hours, and then you arrive at the provincial capital.
I still have to catch a flight, so I can just buy some pork and eat it anywhere. It doesn’t have to be so troublesome. It’s okay to bring bacon from my hometown, but we have a bacon shop in Beijing. If you want to eat it, go to the store and buy some.
Just eat.”
Her grandma thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, we'll see about that then." Then her grandma asked her if she had any symptoms of nausea, which is when she saw something that made her stomach ache and she didn't want to eat it.
Xiang Jin shook his head, "Not yet. I can eat anything. I just wanted to eat stinky tofu two days ago, but I couldn't find it. But I can eat it tomorrow."
Seeing the happy and happy smile on her face, the smiles on the faces of several elders never stopped, and then Grandma Mo said, "That's good, then buy more fish to eat."
Xiang Jin nodded, "Well, the doctor also said that you can eat more fish and shrimp, especially the kind of deep-sea fish and shrimp, which are sold in shopping malls here."
Grandpa Zeng then asked, "Is the shopping mall close here?"
Xiang Jin nodded, "Well, it's okay. We'll take you to go shopping then. There are a lot of delicious and fun things here in BJ. You can go shopping then."
Our Shichahai area is very popular for shopping. Our Shichahai area is quite large. It has three waters: Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai.
There are many former residences of high officials and celebrities here, as well as some places of interest, such as Prince Gong's Mansion, Soong Ching Ling's Former Residence, Guo Moruo's Former Residence, Mei Lanfang's Former Residence, Bell and Drum Tower Museum, Huitong Temple, etc. are all in this area. If you leave then
If you are tired, you can take a rickshaw and experience it for a while.”
Grandma Mo just laughed and said, "We are here to take care of you, not for fun."
Xiang Jin said, "Hey, I don't need you to take care of me. You just cook me three meals a day. You can spend the rest of your time freely. We're here at BJ, why don't you go out for a walk?
, wander around more, see more, there are more tourist attractions in BJ than in the provincial capital. If you go back to meet your acquaintances in your hometown, and people ask what fun and delicious food there is in BJ, you will also
Easy to talk to, isn’t it?”
Several elders laughed heartily, and then Xiang Jin continued, "When you have played BJ all over and are tired of it, we will go back to Shanghai to stay for a while and play there.
It’s the land of fish and rice in the south of the Yangtze River such as Suzhou and Hangzhou, where there are different scenery, customs, and food culture.”
Grandpa Zeng chuckled, his eyes narrowed in laughter, "You have houses everywhere, which is convenient for traveling."
Xiang Jin said, "We don't have houses everywhere, mainly in the provincial capital, BJ, and Shanghai. Like other places, we don't have real estate, but we also have a small garden in Suzhou."
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The overall area is about the same as this courtyard house. Inside is a two-story small building with more than a dozen rooms. It is a typical Jiangnan small courtyard.
We said that when you go to Shanghai, if you don’t want to stay in high-rise buildings, you can go and live in a garden in Suzhou for a while. There are many flowers and plants in the yard, and there is also a small pool in which
In some Jinli, there is also a small octagonal pavilion and two small wooden bridges."
Her grandma said, "Oh, that house sounds very beautiful just from the sound of it."
Xiang Jin said, "Fortunately, the environment inside is really good and quite quiet. You might like it if you stay there."
The elders were very happy, and Grandma Mo said, "We have enjoyed a lot of blessings following you two!"
Xiang Jin and her grandparents also smiled and nodded.
Xiang Jin said, "What the hell is this? Besides, you are our relatives and family members, and you should follow us. We should also be filial and filial to you. We just hope that you can live a relaxed life every day in the future.
, free and happy.
At present, our family has this condition. You can travel and play wherever you want. You have worked hard in the first half of your life. From now on, you should enjoy life and do whatever you want to eat, see or play.
Yes, feel free to go eat, see and have fun, don’t worry, honestly speaking, as long as you are in good health, how much can you spend on food and living?"
Grandma Mo smiled and said, "Aren't we just starting to enjoy life now? Look, we're not doing anything right now! Your grandpa, me, and your grandparents eat every day, and we either hang out together or just a few of us.
Sit at home and play mahjong."
Xiang Jin nodded, "Well, that's how it should be! But we haven't prepared mahjong here yet. We'll buy a pair tomorrow and you can play mahjong here."
Several old people laughed, and then Xiang Jin asked them whether they usually play for fun at home or pay for money. If they play for money, how big should they play?
His grandfather said, "We are all very young, so we just play together. It's just for fun and entertainment. There's no big win or loss."
"A little gambling for Yiqing, well, it's still okay!"
After Yan Chen put the meat ingredients in the refrigerator, he went to the car to move the remaining things and put them away. Then he sat down and chatted with a few elders for a while, and then asked
Jin and the others asked them to go back to their rooms early to rest.
Several elders also knew that Xiang Jin was prone to sleepiness recently, so they nodded without any further delay. Then Xiang Jin and the others sent them out of the room, and then led them to the two rooms next door.
Xiang Jin told them, "We have made your beds for you. Each of our master bedrooms has separate bathrooms. There are clean towels and bath towels in the cabinets in the bathrooms. There are also
There are things like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap and shower gel.”
Several elders nodded, and Yan Chen went to the side and turned a ball-shaped switch, "This is the heating switch in the room. The one marked with the letter 'O' means open, which is the switch that turns on the heating. This one marked with
The letter 'S' means off. If you feel that the room is too hot and want to turn off the heating for a while, just press the switch with the letter 'S'. Grandpa and grandma, is this the same in your room?
"
Xiang Jin and her grandparents nodded in response, "Oh, okay!"
Xiang Jin then added, "If you feel that the air in the room is too dry, just put a basin of water in the room. It will be better that way."
"Oh, okay!" Several old people nodded again.
Then Xiang Jin asked them if they had brought any pajamas and pajamas. If not, they would bring her and Yan Chen's ones for them to wear.
Several people nodded frequently and said that they had brought them. They knew that they would stay here for a long time, so they even brought a change of clothes and told them not to worry.
Xiang Jin and his grandfather said, "We each packed a box of clothes. We have clothes for spring, summer, autumn and winter, all year round."
Xiang Jin and Yan Chen nodded, then told them to go to bed early, and followed the two of them out of their room and back to their own room.
After returning to the house, Yan Chen asked Xiang Jin, "Should I take a bath or shower tonight?"
Xiang Jin said, "Let's take a shower. I don't want to take a bath tonight."
Yan Chen nodded, "Okay, then you sit down for a while and I'll turn on the water heater."
Xiang Jin nodded, "Yeah, okay!"
The two of them washed up and lay on the bed. Yan Chen looked at Xiang Jin and the corners of his mouth curled up. Xiang Jin turned sideways and faced him, "Why are you smiling? You are so happy?!"
Yan Chen said, "With my grandparents and grandparents here, I feel more at ease."
Xiang Jin stretched out a hand and put it on his shoulder, "What are you worried about?"
Yan Chen said, "They are here. At least I don't have to worry about three meals a day. I can eat at home with more peace of mind. Moreover, you can also work directly at home instead of going to the company. This also saves you from having to go to the company every morning and evening."
If you are tired from running back and forth, if you feel sleepy at home, you can always go back to your room and lie down for a while."
Xiang Jin asked, "Then I won't go to the company tomorrow?"
"Um!"
Xiang Jin joked, "From tomorrow on, you will be freed from labor and no longer have to cook for me."
Yan Chen smiled and said, "That's nothing. It is my pleasure to serve our Mrs. Yan as a husband!"
Xiang Jin said, "How about you ask grandpa or grandpa to take you to the company for lunch every day?"
Yan Chen said, "No, it's too much trouble, and it's too cold."
Xiang Jin said, "It's not that troublesome. There is a direct bus to your company building outside, but the weather is indeed very cold. Do you have to eat on time every day?"
"Well, okay!" Yan Chen nodded, then pulled her head over and pressed it on his chest, "Okay, go to sleep!"
"Yeah!" Xiang Jin found a comfortable place in his arms and closed his eyes.
Early the next morning, several elders got up. Yan Chen opened his eyes when he heard the noise, then glanced at Xiang Jin, who was still sleeping, then carefully stood up and walked out of the room.
"Grandpa, grandpa, grandpa, you guys got up so early?"
Several old people said, "Are you bothering me?"
Yan Chen said, "No! Why don't you guys rest a little longer?"
Xiang Jin and her grandmother smiled and said, "As we get older, we nap less often, so we are used to getting up early, but you, why are you getting up so early? And you are wearing so little? Go back and sleep a little longer.
, it’s still early, it’s only around six o’clock.”
Yan Chen couldn't say for certain that he was woken up by them, so he said, "My mouth is a little dry. Get up and drink some water."
Xiang Jin and her grandmother nodded, "Oh, then go back to the house and sleep for a while. Don't stay outside for too long, or you may catch a cold."
Yan Chen and his grandmother also said, "Yes, Chen Chen, go back to the house and sleep a little longer. We will prepare breakfast. Oh, by the way, what do you want to eat for breakfast? Especially Jin Yatou, she usually
What’s the food?”
Yan Chen said, "It's all fine. She just eats less porridge and rice, because these foods contain higher amounts of sugar. The doctor said that eating too much of these foods can easily lead to high blood sugar. If blood sugar stays high for a long time, it can easily lead to diabetes.
, so for breakfast she usually eats a bowl of green vegetables, a boiled egg, two steamed buns and a glass of milk."
Grandma Mo nodded, "Oh, okay! OK, then we will cook it for her later."
Yan Chen said, "It's not too late to do it for her after she wakes up."
"Oh, good!"
Yan Chen then said again, "There probably aren't many buns left in the refrigerator. Why don't you cook two vegetables for breakfast?"
Xiang Jin and her grandmother said, "It's okay. We'll just pack more bread later. Do you have flour at home?"
Yan Chen said, "Yes, it's in the cupboard."
The two old ladies nodded again, and then urged him to go back to the house and sleep a little longer.
Yan Chen did not greet them politely, and after a slight nod, he turned around and went back to the house.
He lay back on the bed. Fearing that the air-conditioning on his body would freeze her, Yan Chen moved some distance away from her. After his body became warmer, he approached her again and put her in his arms.
"Husband?!" Xiang Jin closed her eyes and put her hand on the back of his hand, "Your hands are so cold!"
"Are you cold?!" He stared at her with slightly lowered eyes.
Xiang Jin shook his head with his eyes still closed, "No, I just think you are too cold."
Yan Chen explained softly to her, "Grandpa, grandma, and grandpa and grandpa got up, so I went outside to take a look."
"Oh, what time is it now?" Xiang Jin asked.
Yan Chen said, "It's still early, so sleep peacefully. It's not even bright yet, it's only around six o'clock."
"They got up so early!" Xiang Jin frowned slightly.
"Well, they are getting older and don't sleep much, so they just got up and prepared breakfast. Do you want to drink water? I'll pour you some?"
Xiang Jin nodded, "Yeah!"
Yan Chen stood up and went to the table to pour a glass of water. Xiang Jin took a few sips and then shook his head, "I won't drink anymore."
Yan Chen took a few sips from the cup, then put the cup back on the carved wooden table not far from the bed, lay back on the bed again, and hugged her again.
Xiang Jin turned sideways and hugged her back. Yan Chen looked at her, looked at her, then pressed his head towards her, and then kissed her moist little mouth.
"Hmm..." There was a warm touch on his lips suddenly, Xiang Jin warned him, and then he put his hands on his shoulders and began to respond to him.
Yan Chen was encouraged, and his requests for kisses from her became more domineering and intense.
Xiang Jin opened her eyes, and then met his deep eyes. She called him in a low voice, "Husband?!"
"Huh?!" Yan Chen stopped and looked at her, but there was a forbearing hoarseness in his voice.
Xiang Jin asked, "Have you thought about it?"
"Well," Yan Chen arranged her pajamas for her, then stepped back a little to distance herself from her.
Xiang Jin pulled his head directly, kissed his lips, and whispered to him, "I'll help you!"
Yan Chen's heart trembled, but he was still a little scared, so he said, "Ajin, don't!"
Xiang Jin said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. We will use other methods." As she said that, her hands slid down from his body bit by bit.
Yan Chen's eyes soon turned red...
At half past seven, after Yan Chen had packed up everything, he bent down and kissed her affectionately twice on the cheek with a refreshed look on his face, "Honey, thank you for your hard work, please rest for a while!"
Xiang Jin's cheeks turned red, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and then she nodded, "Well, okay!" She was indeed a little tired, especially her hands, which were very sore and hot, and they didn't have much at the moment.
The strength!
"I'm going out first?!" Yan Chen stared at her and said again.
"Yeah," Xiang Jin nodded again.
After Yan Chen left, Xiang Jin lay in bed for almost an hour before getting up. When she finished washing and walked out of the room, she saw Yan Chen and several elders in the family standing under the eaves and saying
Talk.
Grandma Mo was the first to see her. She looked at her lovingly and said, "Are you awake?"
"Yeah," Xiang Jin nodded towards her.
The others followed and looked at her, and her grandma said, "Then wake up, and I'll go warm the milk and boil the vegetables for you." After that, she walked towards the kitchen, and Grandma Mo followed her.
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Xiang Jin shouted to their backs, "Thank you grandma, thank you grandma!"
Yan Chen walked towards her, then took her hand and said in a slightly reproachful tone, "Why don't you put on your gloves?"
Xiang Jin said, "I thought I had to have breakfast anyway, so I didn't bother to wear it. Hey, why haven't you gone to work yet?"
Yan Chen said, "I'm not going to the company today. After you have dinner, we will take our grandparents and grandparents out for a walk, mainly at the vegetable markets and shopping malls nearby. Then they will go shopping.
The vegetables also know how to get there, and by the way, let’s buy some bedding and toiletries later. There will probably be a lot of guests at home during the Chinese New Year, so we have to prepare them in advance.”
Xiang Jin nodded, "Okay! But with so many rooms, you need to prepare at least two quilts and cotton batting in each room. Our car probably can't carry so much at one time."
Yan Chen said, "It doesn't matter. Just put in as much as you can. The same goes for the rest that you can buy later."
Her grandfather said, "It's okay. We will often go to the mall to buy groceries anyway. Then we will bring them back bit by bit."
Grandpa Zeng said, "That's right. We will have many opportunities to go to shopping malls in the future. It's not a problem to bring two or three beds back every time we go. Anyway, there are buses outside the street that go directly to the shopping mall, which is also convenient."
Xiang Jin said, "This is okay!"
After a while, her grandma asked her to come over for breakfast. Yan Chen pulled her and said, "Let's go, eat first!"
The two old grandfathers stayed in the corridor and continued to discuss how they would plan the yard next, what could be planted here, and what could be planted there.
Breakfast is still the same as her usual, a cup of hot milk, a boiled egg, two large meat buns, and a bowl of boiled vegetables in plain water.
Xiang Jin picked up the bun and took a bite, "Hey, mutton?"
The two old ladies smiled and nodded, "Well, you didn't have two buns in the refrigerator before, so your grandma and I made some new buns in the morning. How does it taste? It suits your taste.
No?"
Xiang Jin nodded, "Yeah, it's delicious!"
Her grandma said, "There are two warm ones left in the pot for you."
Xiang Jin said, "That's enough, that's enough. Just two of them are enough. These buns are so big, they are much bigger than the ones we made, and there are so many other things to eat."
Then her grandma asked, "Is this what the doctor recommended for you to eat?"
Xiang Jin nodded.
Her grandma then said, "We didn't have such a saying at that time. So pregnant people always drink porridge every day, and we haven't heard of anyone suffering from diabetes?"
Grandma Mo reminded, "But our economic and material conditions were relatively poor at that time, and it was difficult to have enough food. How could there be any excess nutrients that could be converted into blood sugar?"
Xiang Jin and her grandmother nodded, "That's true. We went to the mountains and countryside at that time, and the labor force was relatively large. We often got hungry again within half an hour after drinking porridge!"
Grandma Mo said, "Yes, at that time, our porridge was often served with pumpkin, sweet potato, cornmeal and sauerkraut. It was just a meal. There was very little rice in it. How could we dare to imagine that at that time?
There are days like today.”
Xiang Jin and her grandmother also nodded, "Yes, our country is getting better and better now. This is all thanks to the good policies of the government!"
After taking a bite of green vegetables, Xiang Jin said, "It will get better in the future, so you all should take good care of your health and strive to live a hundred years."
Grandma Mo smiled and said, "How long will it take to live to be a hundred years old?"
Xiang Jin's grandmother said, "A hundred years old, that will be more than thirty years later. Their children may have already gotten married and had children."
Xiang Jin said, "That's great. Then five generations will live under one roof. How happy would that be?"
The two old ladies laughed heartily, and then both said, "Okay, let's try and live to be a hundred years old!"
Xiang Jin also laughed, and for a moment, the room burst into laughter.