Chen Zhongqian told Lin Joy about the matter when he got home, and Lin Joy agreed directly.
"I just wanted to take a look. You should have almost taken the medicine you gave me last time."
She had just finished cooking. Chen Zhongqian got up from the kitchen, served the dishes to the table, and asked Xiaoyu Xiaoduo to wash his hands and eat.
Xiaoyu was doing her homework when she got home, while Xiaoduo helped Lin Yuxi collect medicinal materials. She was already doing a good job at this job and knew several medicinal materials.
Today’s dinner is braised rabbit, stir-fried cucumber, scrambled eggs and stewed pumpkin rice. The food is all fragrant.
As the sun set, the small courtyard was filled with warmth. A few chickens entered the chicken coop by themselves. The two children washed their hands and threw water on each other's faces. The couple worked together to set the dining table, and then each family of four occupied one side and sat down to eat.
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As usual, Chen Zhongqian ate a bowl of medicinal food first, and Lin Yuxi brought him some vegetables. "You will be at home to take care of the children tomorrow. I should be back before noon. Don't cook. I don't want them both to suffer."
The two children giggled, and Chen Zhongqian said, "I'm eating your food, but I still have the nerve to laugh."
"I'll go with you tomorrow." Chen Zhongqian ate calmly.
Lin Yuxi glanced at him, "No, you're not willing to take care of the child after finally taking a break?"
Xiaoduo immediately felt aggrieved and said, "Mother, is it difficult for me to take care of you?"
Lin Xixi immediately smiled and said, "No, Xiaoduo is the most obedient. He helps my mother sweep the floor and dry the medicinal materials. How awesome she is."
Xiaoduo was satisfied and continued to cook happily.
Chen Zhongqian gave Lin Hexi a piece of boneless rabbit meat, "I mean, I will take the child with me tomorrow."
The two children immediately raised their heads with expectations on their faces. How could Lin Xixi endure this?
Children all like new things, so it is not enough to keep them active in the village. It would be good to have the opportunity to visit other villages.
"Okay, let's all go as a family, but Xiaoyu has to arrange his homework carefully. I have to check tomorrow night."
Xiaoyu nodded happily, Chen Zhongqian looked at Lin Xixi, "Are you checking?"
Lin Xixi took the piece of rabbit meat into his mouth and said vaguely, "You..."
Anyway, she had never checked Xiaoyu's homework. She had given it all to Chen Zhongqian. She was really dizzy when she recognized the calligraphy.
At night, after the children had gone to bed, Chen Zhongqian told Lin Yuxi that Yue Ye and Chen Zhongda were going to go tomorrow.
"Yue is a person who loves to join in the fun. We may have a meal at Liu's house tomorrow, but life in Liu Zhaofei's house is really hard. We will bring some food with us when we go so as not to embarrass others."
Lin Joy readily agreed and just finished her work. She clapped her hands and looked at him without saying anything.
Chen Zhongqian touched his face and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I noticed that you are now more enthusiastic than before, and you have actually begun to mind other people's family affairs."
Chen Zhongqian turned his head uncomfortably, "Isn't it good?"
"Okay, that's good. It's nice to be humane." Lin Yuxi patted him on the shoulder and said, "Sleep."
After she returned to the house, Chen Zhongqian entered his room.
To be precise, it's the same room as Xiaoyu.
Xiaoyu was already fast asleep. Chen Zhongqian sat by the bed and looked at him for a while, then he poked him in the face with evil intentions. He was really a brat.
When I woke up the next day, Xiaoyu always felt that her father looked at her strangely.
He wanted to ask, but Chen Zhongqian touched his head and said, "Grow up quickly and become a man."
Xiaoyu immediately became full of ambition and said, "Well, it will be soon."
"The sooner the better."
"Um?"
Chen Zhongqian stopped talking and figured it out on his own.
The weather changed a few days ago and Chen Yunzhao contracted the cold. Lin Yuxi had already visited him several times. Today, he had to visit him first before going to Liu Zhaofei's house.
Chen Zhongqian wanted to help Xiaoyu with his homework at home, so he didn't go with him. When Lin Xixi came back, the family of four packed up and went to Liu's house.
Lin Yuxi brought a wind duck and a few kilograms of multigrain flour that she prepared for making pancakes, but it was healthier than white flour. In addition, there was some meat sauce and pickles she made.
Not much, but very suitable.
Liu Zhaofei also has dignity, but the doctor who comes to see a doctor brings big and small bags with him. Where can he put his face?
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Liu Zhaofei was busy early in the morning. His life was like this. The whole family relied on him to support him. He had to be busy with family affairs and studies.
Zhang is half-blind and can see a little clearly, but because she has stayed in this home for decades, she can cook for herself even if she touches it. She usually takes care of herself when Liu Zhaofei is not around.
Every time Liu Zhaofei comes home, he has to clean up inside and outside and cook a few decent meals for his mother.
"Mom, the doctor is coming to your home today to treat you. We must take medicine well and try not to relapse."
Mrs. Zhang said, "I think that's it. How many more years can I live? Now that it doesn't hurt so much, I'm very satisfied. What should I spend so much money on?"
"How can that be done? Since it is effective, we should treat it more thoroughly."
While he was talking, someone knocked on the door outside. Liu Zhaofei said quickly, "I guess he's here. I'll open the door."
He opened the courtyard door, but outside the door were not Chen Zhongqian and Lin Yuxi, but someone he hadn't seen for a long time.
"Xiuyun, what are you doing here? Are you in any trouble?"
Chen Xiuyun had been crying in the past few days. She thought for a long time before deciding to come to Liu Zhaofei and ask him what he really thought about her and whether he was willing to marry her.
But when she saw someone, she still couldn't say anything. She clenched her fists tightly with both hands, "Brother Liu, I... I want to ask you, just..."
"Erlang, why don't you let the doctor in?" Mrs. Zhang asked in the room.
Liu Zhaofei turned around and responded, then said to Chen Xiuyun, "Let's go into the room and talk."
Chen Xiuyun nodded and followed him in. In the main room, Ms. Zhang tried hard to see the person who came in, but she could only see the light at the door and a blurry figure.
"The doctor is here, I'm really sorry to trouble you."
Liu Zhaofei said, "Mom, it's not the doctor here, it's my classmate's sister. You go in and rest for a while. The doctor will come later and I will help you out."
Liu Zhaofei waited until Mrs. Zhang entered the room before asking, "Xiuyun, are you in any trouble? Tell me, I will definitely help you if I can."
Chen Xiuyun took a deep breath, "You...can you marry me?"
The cup in Liu Zhaofei's hand fell to the ground. He didn't know how to speak. It took him a while to say, "What are you doing today... Xiuyun? I treat you as my sister."
"I want to get married. My family has arranged a marriage for me and I want to be a concubine. I can't resist. Where can I run if I run away? So I want to ask you if I can get married.
I?"
Liu Zhaofei felt very uncomfortable when he heard that she wanted to be a concubine for others, "How could this happen? You can't be a concubine for others."
"This is not what I have the final say." Chen Xiuyun wiped her tears, "I think I know what you mean."