Bai Fumei in the ’70s Chapter 136
Translated by Serena Love
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Chapter 136
Zhao Lanxiang finally grabbed the towel in He Songbai's hand, and her voice was low.
"Don't look. It's ugly."
She looked down at the traces left on her stomach. The stretch marks made it difficult for her to speak.
He Songbai looked at her, although she was covering up at first, but at the end, she generously exposed her belly and lost in thought. He squatted down, rewashed the towel, wrung it, and wiped it on her body.
He said, "It's not ugly."
"These are the medals of honor you got for Tang Tang and Dahai."
His thumb rubbed her belly, wiped it carefully and seriously. Facing her evasive gaze, he leaned down and kissed her stomach.
But this did not comfort Zhao Lanxiang. Her head was still sagged down.
He Songbai coughed softly, and the girl in front of him was indeed beautiful, and he knew it from the time he started talking to her. At that time, she would rather spend several times more energy doing chores than facing the hot sun. After coming to the countryside for a year, the others became rough-faced peasants, but she still had nothing but laziness.
He said seriously, "You are still young. If you take a good rest, it will gradually disappear. Relax, you are still so pretty. I still like it so much..."
Although Zhao Lanxiang was awkward in her heart, she heard the man's sweet words, and her chest became sullen. During her pregnancy, he just coaxed her lightly and relying on her cravings, but now his skill is pretty good during her confinement.
He Songbai changed her into clean clothes, and just after putting on the clothes, her milk spilled out.
He stared at the wet trace, his throat was dry and astringent, and his voice was tense, "I... I will bring Tang Tang over."
He disappeared into the room as soon as he finished speaking, and his figure looked slightly embarrassed.
Zhao Lanxiang wrapped her clothes, gently pursed her lips, and smiled.
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When their children were about to reach the full moon, Feng Lian finally asked for leave and visited her daughter. There were also little Huzi who came to the country together. He walked on the country road looking at buffalo, chickens, and ducks walking in the field with amazement.
Carrying the rattles and small bells he used to play, he walked all the way and asked, "Is my sister really here?"
"It doesn't look like someone lived here. It's a bit like the hideaway in the book."
"Those that live here are those that eat grass and drink from the river."
Li Dali came to pick up the mother and son, and when he heard little Huzi's childish words, he couldn't help but laugh.
He said, "There is meat to eat here. This is the countryside. It is relatively poor, and there is no such fun in the city. The houses are not as dense as in the city, the road is also not easy to walk, it takes a long time to arrive."
"Are you called little Huzi? How about Uncle carry you?"
Little Huzi turned his head and said no. His grandfather's military-style deeply influenced him. He insisted that he finished his own work and never dragged others back. He just stuck his cheeks up and walked to his brother-in-law's house.
The moment he saw Zhao Lanxiang, his eyes were red.
"Big Sister, you live in such a remote place."
Zhao Lanxiang was very surprised when she saw her mother and her younger brother. The joy in her heart could not be suppressed. She hugged little Huzi and picked him up. She asked, "Why are you here? Don't you go to school?"
Little Huzi said sincerely, "We have just finished the mid-term exam. We must combine work and rest properly."
Zhao Lanxiang could not help but nod. She flicked his nose and said, "Your idiom is really good. My father did not waste much effort."
"Little niece and little nephew, I want to see them."
After little Huzi said that, he ran into the house. He followed his brother-in-law and got into the room. He took off his shoes, lay beside the bed, and watched the babies lying with their fists clenched. The two little babies looked at him with their bright eyes, and they were curious about little Huzi, who appeared suddenly.
The little guy stared at the two small and tender balls. The family affection had a wonderful effect, and his heart suddenly got a strong sense of responsibility as an uncle.
Zhao Lanxiang also walked into the house, worrying that his younger brother would make the babies cry. However, when she got closer, she heard little Huzi gently shaking the bell and lovingly singing nursery rhymes.
"Little Swallow, wearing a floral dress, flew here every spring..."
He brought him all the bells and rattles from his childhood. The bell was tied with a long red ribbon and attracted the attention of two small balls.
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Little Huzi bowed his head and kissed Tang Tang, and he kissed Dahai as well. His immature white and tender face was filled with a sense of excitement. His mouth that had just changed his teeth was squeezed tightly, and he smiled softly and said proudly,
"They like me."
Zhao Lanxiang touched his younger brother's sweaty back and said, "After walking so far, you're tired. Go drink some sour plum soup to quench your thirst."
"What do you want to eat tonight?"
Little Huzi heard the sour plum soup, and his eyes seemed to be glow with lights. He heard her sister asking what he wanted to eat, and he jumped with happiness. He rolled up and down on the bed while dancing with joy.
"I want to eat mashed potatoes, squirrel mandarin fish, sweet and sour pork ribs!"
Zhao Lanxiang summoned He Songbai and asked him to go back to catch the mandarin fish in the fish pond raised by the brigade. Now it is not as scarce as before. Although the fish ponds of the brigade were still raised collectively, they adhered to the principle of "providing enough for the country, and the rest is theirs." Everyone wants to get a bit of meaty taste, and they can eat it at a price.
Potatoes are grown, and ribs are also produced themselves. It is easier to get. Seasonal vegetables can be just grabbed in the field. There is a lot of variety, and the taste is very tender.
He Songbai himself made the dinner. He went out to catch fish for a long time before returning home. When he came back, he carried a heavy net in his hand.
After the torment of his wife's picky food during the first month of pregnancy, He Songbai's craftsmanship was tempered to a higher level. His mother-in-law came to the country especially, so he paid great attention to this visit. In addition to the three dishes ordered by little Huzi, he added steamed crab and pickled fish.
The crabs are hairy crabs raised artificially in the lake. In August, laurel flowers are fragrant, and crabs are rich in fat. He and Zhao Lanxiang both like to eat them, but she can't eat too many cold things during her confinement period. However, it's okay to give her a little bit.
Several large dishes were brought up by him one by one. Feng Lian looked at her son-in-law, who was in charge of the housework and said with a smile, "Brother Bai, it was hard for you. Sit down and eat."
Grandma Li picked up the chopsticks before Feng Lian began to eat. When she clipped the lettuce and took a bite, the lettuce made a crackling sound. It was extremely crisp, tender, and juicy. It had just been freshly-picked from the ground and taste different from the lettuce in the city.
Zhao Lanxiang clipped the ribs for her younger brother, "Eat more. You finally come, so you need to eat enough."
Little Huzi tried to chew on the bones, biting the crisp cartilage, and the flavor of the meat has entered the bone marrow.
He Songbai peeled the crab shell for his wife. He dug out the fat yellow crab and sent it to her bowl. "Eat. You have been waiting for a long time."
Feng Lian watched the couple while eating and saw her son-in-law caring for her daughter. He took care of the children and peel the crabs for her daughter at the dinner table. Feng Lian, the mother-in-law, became more and more satisfied. In less than a year, her daughter got engaged quickly, got married, and gave birth to a child. A series of actions made their husband and wife confused. So far, they have not responded, but it's impossible not to worry a little.
In less than a year, they already had two grandchildren under their knees.
Feng Lian was instructed by her husband to "make her eyes brighter" and observe the situation in her son-in-law's house closely.
Feng Lian's dissatisfaction had vanished after seeing all this. She was now very satisfied with her son-in-law.
The people of the He family were also very easy-going. The son-in-law of the He family went to the train station to meet them early.
He Songbai also intended to show that he had kept the room clean and unstained. A few days ago, he smoked wormwood every day to remove mosquitoes, and even the windows were cleaned. The weather was hot, and bugs love to bite children. He had to make sure that his mother-in-law is comfortable.
After dinner, everyone gathered for a chat. He Songbai took Dahai out to his mother-in-law.
Although Dahai is young, he is very clever and quiet. His temperament is very calm, and he can sleep peacefully in the arms of others. He Songbai often takes Dahai out to show off.
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But her daughter Tang Tang won't work. She has a lively and overbearing personality. She loves to hug her father and mother, but she can cry for a while when she hugs a stranger. She also loves to stay with Dahai, and she will cry when Dahai is gone.
Feng Lian looked at the white and fragile Dahai in her arms and looked at Tang Tang in the arms of her son-in-law, very precious.
She said, "Dahai looks like a girl. He is so beautiful. I thought he was a girl."
"Tang Tang was also beautifully born, with big and smart eyes and a tall and strong nose."
When she touched Tang Tang, Tang Tang blinked. Her eyes were bright like glass beads, so beautiful and pitiful.
Feng Lian prefers her granddaughter more. Watching her attentive, she wonders, "This child is so beautiful. She did not take long to open up."
After she finished speaking, she did not forget to shake the calm Dahai in her arms and looked at him, "You too."
Dahai burped in a timely manner, softened Feng Lian's motherly heart until it became a pool of water.
Zhao Yongqing should have come to the country to look at his grandson and granddaughter with his own eyes. She was sure that his heart would be soft as well. After seeing people give birth to such annoying grandchildren, Feng Lian had no desire to marry her daughter quickly. But if it weren't for such quick action, how could they hold these two little babies?
He Songbai smiled and took the children back to let his wife breastfeed. He said goodbye to his mother-in-law.
"Mom, you live next door to us. If there is anything, just come to us at night."
Granny Li shouted to her grandson in a timely manner, "Brother Bai, come over here."
He Songbai walked to her grandmother.
Grandma Li said in deep thought, "Someday, find a day and dig out all the stone paintings and calligraphy of our family. It is rare for my in-laws to come to the country. We should give them a gift."
"When you got married, they just accepted a little gift. Your father-in-law supported the wedding ceremony."
He Songbai heard that and recalled the extremely grand wedding last year that was in a unique style in recent years. Thanks to his thick-skinned skin, he was able to accept it. He accepted it at the time, thinking about returning it elsewhere in the future. But today, Granny put down her words. He smiled and said, "Okay."
Grandma's thoughts are simple, but they are also real. Sending some jade and stones that his father-in-law likes is just to give him what he wants, to scratch his itches. The treasure of their family is a rare and valuable thing after shelving! It was not shabby at all.
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