Chapter 230 Something is wrong

Who would have thought that he was actually waiting for Zhao Chunhua to appear!

Even so, he didn't cry or make a fuss. He just stayed quietly in the corner, not showing any sign of irritation.

Only after confirming that the target has reached him will he rush over to seek closeness, and then fall asleep contentedly.

This scene can't help but make people feel pity.

When everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Zhao Chunhua stood up and began to busily clean up the messy table.

She piled the remaining food and empty bowls together and carried them into the kitchen. She also brought some prepared melon seeds, nuts and other snacks and placed them on the low table in the middle so that everyone could share the leisure time.

Afterwards, she asked Shu Yanyou, who was chatting, to help make a pot of hot tea for everyone.

"Come and refill everyone's tea. This is a good opportunity to help digest the food."

At this time, the atmosphere in the whole room was warm, and everyone's voices gradually subsided, leaving only the sound of soft laughter and children's breathing.

Even the family dog Tiaotiao seemed to be infected by the tranquility here. He slowly walked to the sleeping Xiao Shitou, circled around the two of them for a few times, and then simply lay down on the floor to rest.

But after a moment, it seemed to feel its eyelids getting heavier and heavier, and its head drooped a little bit. Finally, with a faint sound, it simply fell asleep, completely giving up the responsibility of staying alert.

Seeing that both children were sleeping soundly, Shen Mai breathed a sigh of relief and decided to put aside the work at hand for the time being.

She turned around and smiled at Zhao Chunhua: "Please help me look after the children, especially Xiao Shitou. If he wakes up, remember to cover him with a blanket to keep him out of the wind."

After saying that, she rolled up her sleeves, walked to the sink, picked up the detergent and began to carefully wash the pots and pans that she had just used.

The water cascades down, gleaming in the sunlight, adding a touch of light to the ending of the day with an ordinary yet warm picture.

Although Tang Jianxi was pregnant and no one would let her do anything, she still felt a little uneasy.

After all, everyone here is an elder, and she thought that she couldn't just sit there and do nothing, so she simply got up and followed them into the kitchen.

Even though others didn't let her help, she still felt she had to do something. Even if it was just symbolic companionship, she would appear to be more diligent.

Tangyuan is quite energetic, with a pair of bright eyes, and he doesn't look tired at all.

Zhao Chunhua simply held him in her arms and told him stories gently, her voice soft and gentle.

The stories are about some simple fairy tales, small animals, forests and adventures.

After a while, Zhao Chunhua looked down and found that Tangyuan had closed his eyes and fell asleep quietly, his small body rising and falling slightly with his breathing.

Zhao Chunhua couldn't help but mutter in her heart: I'm clearly telling a story, not chanting sutras, right?

How could you get the child to fall asleep so quickly?

But on second thought, in such a noisy environment, with the constant conversations between adults and the occasional sound of dishes and chopsticks colliding, it is hard to imagine that children can still sleep peacefully in this environment.

Zhao Chunhua smiled gently and reached out to help the children tidy up their quilts. She was careful not to wake up Tangyuan and the other children who were sleeping soundly.

Then she moved a small stool and sat at the door of the children's room.

Listen quietly to the adults chatting.

Don’t think that men don’t like gossip. In fact, when they are out on business or socializing, they come into contact with more people and hear more news.

So when we start chatting, we can always bring up a topic and talk non-stop.

Some people talked about trivial matters in the market, some discussed the changes in the business world, and some talked with relish about the strange and interesting stories in a relative's family.

Zhao Chunhua found this scene quite interesting and even wanted to find some useful information from it.

In the kitchen, Shen Mai has become accustomed to the job of washing dishes.

There was hot water boiling in the pot, the steam was rising slowly, spreading and bringing a warm feeling.

Because there was more oil stains on the bowl, she had to wash it several times and rub it repeatedly until the surface of the bowl became clean and bright again.

Shen Mai was so focused on the work in his hands that he didn't notice that Tang Jianxi was standing next to him and seemed to have something to say.

Tang Jianxi did not directly join in to help, but instead pulled over a small stool and sat in front of the stove.

She held a thin branch in her hand and fiddled with the ashes in the stove out of boredom, but her thoughts drifted far away.

Her eyes fell on the ashes, as if she could glimpse some secret.

In fact, she had been thinking about a question in her mind - about the box given to Xiao Shitou.

"Mom said that uncle gave it to Xiao Shitou," Tang Jianxi suddenly asked, "Maizi, do you think what she said is true?"

Just as Shen Mai was about to turn around and put the dishes on the drain rack, she rolled her eyes at her after hearing this and responded with a slightly impatient tone: "If mom says it is, then it is. Don't be so suspicious. Mom works hard to earn money to support the family. If she really bought it herself, why must she say it was given by someone else? Besides, even if Zhao Chunhua really bought it, so what? Anyway, it didn't cost you money, why are you worrying about it?"

After a pause, she added, "Besides, they don't have to report the money they earn to you."

"Alas, this matter may not be that simple."

Tang Jianxi still frowned somewhat unwillingly, muttering, "Even if Zhao Chunhua is now able to make money, what if she doesn't want to buy something for Tangyuan? Can she say that the gift was originally given by someone else? In this way, she doesn't have to specially pick a gift for Tangyuan, and she can even save the gift for Tiaotiao."

The more she spoke, the more she felt that her reasoning was reasonable, but deep down she felt that something was not right.

Zhao Chunhua and Shu Yanyou, who heard the entire conversation outside the door, both showed a hint of impatience on their faces.

The two stood quietly at the door and looked at each other. They had already made a clear judgment on Tang Jianxi's behavior in their hearts - she was clearly being unreasonable.

"After the elder brothers leave, you guys stay."

Zhao Chunhua's voice was cold and firm, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

She turned her head slightly and glanced at Tang Jianxi, with a flame in her heart stirring.

She didn't want to have any argument with Tang Jianxi on such a special day as today.

After all, today is Xiao Shitou's birthday. According to her plan, it should have been a warm and happy family gathering where everyone would celebrate this important day for the little guy together.

But there were people who didn't know what "property" meant, and not only upset her mood, but also stirred up trouble.

It seems that Tang Jianxi really thought of her as a weak and vulnerable person, which was undoubtedly a big mistake.

Shu Yanyou lowered his head and agreed, his attitude cautious and respectful.