Perhaps because Du Jiang didn't come forward to comfort her immediately, Huo Xingle cried even harder, and her voice gradually became shrill. Her sharp voice could be heard by the neighbors.

Du Jiang walked forward with a bitter face and held the little guy in his arms. He held the butt with one hand and coaxed the other's back with the other hand, "Be good, Xingle, be good." The repeated words had no effect on the little guy who was used to hearing them. Instead, he cried even louder, and his whole body was shaking, making Du Jiang even more powerless.

Huo Ze next door was cooking. He just added water to the pot when he heard crying. He didn't pay attention at first, but the crying became louder and louder. He suddenly couldn't sit still, so he turned off the fire and walked out.

Looking at the half-open courtyard door, Huo Ze pushed it open and walked in. Seeing the scene that came into his eyes, he was speechless for a moment. He hurried forward and hugged Huo Xingle, whose face was red from crying in Du Jiang's arms. "Grandpa, hug me, Grandpa, hug me, it's mom again." While speaking, he did not forget to glare at Du Jiang.

Du Jiang shrugged helplessly at this. "Uncle, why is it me again? Who knows why this kid is crying? I didn't do anything."

"Really?" Huo Ze obviously didn't believe it. The pair of big eyes that were no different from Huo Yang's looked at him, which made Du Jiang feel guilty.

"I...I just pinched his face, is that a big deal?"

Okay, Huo Ze, who solved the case, was even more speechless. "How old are you? Why are you still teasing him? Besides, you don't know your own strength. How thin is the child's skin? Can he withstand your torture?" It was the same as the previous sermons. Not only did Du Jiang's ears get calluses from listening to it, but Huo Ze was also very tired. "What's wrong with you two? Why do you love pinching your faces so much? If you like your faces, why don't you pinch your own faces? You have to mess with our Xingle. I can hear the child crying every now and then. Can't you restrain yourself?"

Du Jiang, who had a criminal record, laughed at Huo Ze awkwardly, but Huo Ze kept a stern face. Seeing this, Du Jiang quickly ran away, "Well, uncle, you take care of the child first. I'll go cook. We'll eat here today."

After saying that, Du Jiang ran away, fearing that Huo Ze would call her.

Seeing Du Jiang sneak out of the kitchen and not come out at all, Huo Ze was speechless. Who could explain to him why someone who used to be so steady became more and more out of tune after becoming a mother? It really opened his eyes. However, despite this, seeing Huo Xingle, who had stopped crying but was still sobbing in his arms, Huo Ze did not stop him. He just shouted, "I'll take him out for a walk and give you a brief introduction to your third uncle's life."

"Oh," the reply came from behind the kitchen curtain, and anyone who heard it could hear the joy in it.

Huo Ze rolled his eyes speechlessly, then turned around and walked out with the child in his arms.

After there was no movement in the yard, Du Jiang poked his head out of the kitchen. Looking at the empty yard, he breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little more relaxed. There was nothing he could do about it because Huo Ze had such a strong aura and a handsome face. Du Jiang really didn't have the courage to argue, not to mention that it was indeed his fault today.

After preparing herself mentally, Du Jiang began to cook without any pressure.

After years of training, Du Jiang's cooking skills have greatly improved. It is also mentioned that it may be because of the medicinal herbs grown at home. Every time Du Jiang stews soup or meat, he likes to put some astragalus and codonopsis in it. As a result, the health of several people who eat at home is getting better and better, among whom Huo Ze is the most outstanding. The hardships he suffered in those years have paid off most obviously after the maintenance in the past two years. It is also mentioned that Du Jiang was adopted in order to ensure that Du Siming and Huo Ze would have successors. Now Huo Xingle's arrival has made the relationship between the two families even closer.

The feelings of the past flashed through Du Jiang's mind, and then he forgot about it.

Although there were speculations about the relationship between Du Siming and Huo Ze back then, it was still a bit shocking to see it with my own eyes. But maybe it's because I've seen it so many times that it has become commonplace now.

The fire in the stove grew stronger and stronger, and the aroma from the pot attracted all of Du Jiang's thoughts, so that she no longer had any extra time to think about anything else.

As a pot of rich, white, and fragrant crucian carp soup came out of the pot, Du Jiang felt a surge of accomplishment and muttered to himself, "Sure enough, my cooking skills are getting better and better."

Du Siming, Huo Ze and Huo Xingle, who came back at dinner time, heard Du Jiang's words as soon as they entered the house. They looked at each other and shrugged in silence.

Du Siming: "You are becoming more and more narcissistic"

Du Jiang looked back upon hearing the voice and said disapprovingly, "I'm telling the truth, Third Uncle, you're back late today."

"I have something to take care of. I guess I will be transferred to the town next year." The sudden attack made Du Jiang dizzy. It took him a while to react. The three people at the table had already started eating.

Seeing Huo Xingle being sandwiched between Du Siming and Huo Ze, who was being fed one mouthful at a time, Du Jiang didn't intervene and immediately sat down on the empty stool opposite. "You want to go to town, to the kiln factory."

"The kiln factory will be returned to the village, and Dujia Village will have to select new people," Du Siming said without looking up. "Also, Xingle will be older in two years, and going to school will be a problem. What do you and Huo Yang think? Are you planning to stay in the village forever?"

"Yes, children must have a better environment to go to school." It's not that he looked down on the village primary school, but looking at Huo Xingle, Huo Ze wanted to give the child a better environment. What's more, there is still a chance now. However, he buried this idea in his heart and did not say it out loud.

Du Jiang took a bite of the steamed bun, chewed it, and said, "Huo Yang did mention going to town once, but the house for their factory is too difficult to buy. Considering Huo Yang's length of service, it will probably take several more years. If we buy someone else's, money is not a problem, but I feel reluctant to move so suddenly."

"Then don't buy it." Du Siming obviously had his own plans. Upon hearing this, he immediately dismissed Du Jiang's idea of ​​buying a house. "Wait a minute. If I go to town, I should have a house. You can just follow me. Your household registration is together with mine, and I'm your father. It makes sense for us to live together."

Ah, Du Jiang's mouth opened wide, "Third Uncle, you...you don't want to clarify the relationship between our two families, do you?"

"Otherwise, when the old man was here, I had an explanation for coming here to eat for free. Now I still come here to eat for free, so I must have a reasonable explanation." Du Siming glared at the unsuspecting Du Jiang opposite him, "You must be aware of the rumors in the village. I really don't know what you are busy doing up and down the mountain all day."

Uh, Du Jiang really didn't know about this. He looked at Huo Ze for help, but was interrupted by Du Siming mercilessly, "Don't look at your uncle. There are all kinds of rumors in the village now. I don't want to continue to be suspected. How can I be so embarrassed just because I'm your father?"

"No, no," Du Jiang waved his hands repeatedly, "That's not the case, it's really because I'm trying to climb above my station."

"It's all you need to know," Du Siming nodded proudly. "It's only a matter of time anyway. Now is the perfect time to spread the word. Besides, I'm doing this for your own good. Your parents have returned to Cangzhou and it seems they're all fine. However, their situation hasn't been good these past few years, while your life is pretty good. If you don't want to continue to make trouble, then listen to me, otherwise you'll have a headache."