CH 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."4

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.

...

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.1

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.

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!"1

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.