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Chen Ruolan had specially stewed a chicken to nourish her body. He felt relieved.
During lunch, Qi Chong could not remember anything from the previous night when he had been drunk. As usual, he took on the role of the head of the family. "Mother, I’ve made plans with my cousin Yu Chunmiao to go to Huizhou tomorrow. We’ll buy some tobacco seeds and see how they roast it. It’ll take about half a month for the round trip."
Chen Ruolan had long stopped caring about what the children did. "Alright, besides Qi Rong, are you and Yu Chunmiao going too?"
Yu Chunmiao nodded eagerly. "Of course, I want to go out for a bit as well."
The elder brother frequently served dishes into their mother’s bowl while blowing on a bowl of chicken soup. "Sister-in-law, don’t worry. I’ll take good care of Mother while I’m here."
"Come on, it’s not too hot now; drink up before it cools down." He placed the chicken soup in front of Wu Shengnan and arranged everything neatly.
Wu Dayong was overjoyed at this sight. "Sister, you need to be diligent at home and help Po Po with the chores." He believed that since his sister had married a farmer, she should learn to act like one.
No maids or servants were brought along.
"No need!" Chen Ruolan gently patted Wu Shengnan's shoulder with a loving expression. "We don’t have any land; it’s just some housework. There’s nothing much for her to do."
"No way! From today onwards, I will help with washing clothes, cooking, sweeping, and washing dishes," Wu Shengnan declared seriously.
"I can handle all that myself; you just enjoy yourself," Qi Yuan said indulgently, unable to hide his smile.
Qi Chong looked at Wu Dayong and remarked, "You really have good judgment."
He didn’t need to say much more; he praised everyone.
Upon hearing about playing, Qi Rong perked up. He hadn’t played in a long time. During his time at County Academy, he had aged quite a bit.
"Sister-in-law, it’s the perfect season for picking wild vegetables on the mountain right now. Let me take you to gather some."
Although Wu Shengnan didn’t quite understand what he meant, she couldn’t contain her excitement at the thought of playing. "Sure! Should we bring a basket?"
"No need; just a cloth bag will do." Qi Rong was eager and quickly dug into his food.
"Yuan Er, we need to get some supplies for our home. This afternoon, let’s go up the mountain together and chop some wood to bring back. The cabinets at home are getting old; it’s time for a change."
As soon as Qi Chong spoke up, Wu Shengnan immediately focused on her chicken soup. Although Qi Yuan had told her that her elder brother was very nice last night, she still felt a bit apprehensive.
Chen Ruolan added, "Didn’t Yu Chunmiao say he wanted to build a gazebo in the yard? He also mentioned planting peach trees, plum trees, pear trees, and osmanthus trees. Mother will go to town in the next few days to buy saplings for you all."
"Thank you, Mother." Yu Chunmiao still wanted to swing and lounge, in short, she wished to live comfortably in the days to come.
After dinner, Wu Dayong took his leave; he had official duties and might not return for some time. Wu Shengnan hugged her brother and pouted, "Then hurry back after you finish with Shangguan."
Wu Dayong affectionately ruffled his sister's hair, saying, "Once I complete this trip, I will resign from my position and settle down here to be with you for a lifetime." This sister was his cherished treasure, raised with care since childhood. After much effort, he finally had a home of his own; he couldn't bear to leave it behind.
He himself longed for a family.
After bidding farewell to the Qi Family, he visited the Tang Family to explain his plans before departing.
At home, only Yu Chunmiao and Chen Ruolan remained. The two busied themselves planning the garden—deciding which flowers and trees to plant. Without computers or television for entertainment, she also intended to have Qi Yuan make a set of Mahjong tiles so that the family could enjoy a laid-back lifestyle together.
As night fell, Yu Chunmiao felt her legs held securely by the man beside her. Their toes swayed in rhythm with the fabric of the tent, gradually increasing in speed until they came to a stop. The two lay together in the warm bathtub, dreaming of a beautiful future.
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