Looking up at the starry sky, the stars twinkled ceaselessly, much like those blinking, beautiful eyes. However, despite being a dark, windy night perfect for a date, Du Jiang fell silent.
Un...
Du Jiang was still confused at this time, but that didn't stop her from listening to Du Jiaming's words. She immediately nodded and agreed, "Third Uncle, no, Dad, I'll listen to you on this matter. I was ignorant all these years. So, using fish soup as wine is my toast to you." As she said that, she picked up the bowl in front of her and looked at Du Siming opposite her.
Du Siming did not object to this. He also picked up his bowl and touched Du Jiang's bowl and said, "Call me dad, and I will take care of you for the rest of your life. Of course, the premise is that you don't do anything illegal."
"You don't know me yet," Du Jiang nodded firmly, "Dad, don't worry, but what did you mean by second uncle just now?"
Du Siming and Huo Ze were very satisfied with Du Jiang's quick change of address. Du Siming told them what he knew without hiding anything.
After hearing this, Du Jiang pointed at himself in disbelief. "They want to get back the money they gave me back then. It's been a few years. Don't they think about the money I've already spent?"
Huo Ze shook his head. "That can't be helped. Although they've returned, their businesses are gone. Your eldest sister isn't having a good time either. They're both unemployed and have a child, so they're definitely missing you."
Du Jiang shook his head. "If I'm not mistaken, my brother is almost an adult. It's impossible that he can't support himself."
Du Siming: "If they could afford it, they wouldn't come to you. Your brother has been spoiled. Maybe they protect him very strictly to prevent him from suffering. They have suffered a lot themselves. But if your brother doesn't have food, at most the food is a little worse."
Fine, Du Jiang had nothing to say at this time, "Whatever, I still have the letter from then on, it said that it was compensation for me. If you want it back now, I won't agree." It's not that Du Jiang was reluctant to spend the money, it's just that this matter was a bit unkind.
Looking at Du Jiang's unhappy face, Du Siming didn't say anything. He just used a spoon to cut the softened steamed buns in the bowl into pieces for Huo Xingle to eat. Seeing the little guy eating happily, he couldn't help but touch his little head and said lightly, "I tell you this so that you can be prepared. As for whether they will come or not, I'm not sure. But you really don't plan to have children anymore."
"No," Du Jiang shook his head and told Huo Yang about the decision he and he had discussed. "Huo Yang and I both plan to have children. Xingle is the only one in this life. I'm not someone who has overflowing parental love, so one child is enough."
"That's true," Huo Ze agreed, looking at Huo Xingle's clothes, which were neat but full of patches. "One is fine, aren't you and Chunxiao busy with the delivery? I'll help you take care of Xingle from now on. I only work half a day at the piggery, so the time is perfect."
"Really? Thank you, uncle." Du Jiang was so happy when he heard that, "I'll buy you something nice when I make money."
"Then I'll wait," Huo Ze nodded with a smile. Seeing Du Jiang's completely unforced expression, he felt even happier. He then lowered his head to look at Huo Xingle and coaxed him softly, "Xingle, can Grandpa sleep well tonight?"
Huo Xingle didn't understand what was going on, but looking at Huo Ze's smile, he subconsciously grinned and said, "Okay, okay." The way he spoke with a lisp made the three adults present laugh so hard that they couldn't stop.
After seeing off Huo Xingle and the brothers Du Siming and Huo Ze after dinner, Du Jiang couldn't help rolling around on the big bed for several times before stopping. He had to say that a big bed for one person was really comfortable. He could roll around as much as he wanted and sleep comfortably. Of course, it would have been even better if there hadn't been a fire dragon that suddenly appeared in the middle of the night.
Du Jiang, sleepily, reached out and pushed away Huo Yang, who had suddenly returned home, with a tone full of impatience, "Why are you back?"
"You are so heartless. I rushed back as soon as I finished my work." Huo Yang was not angry even though he was pushed away. He knew very well that Du Jiang was afraid of heat, but he still couldn't stand it and always teased the other party.
Du Jiang struggled and was covered in sweat, but Huo Yang finally got what he wanted. Afterwards, he was sweating profusely as if he had been fished out of the water, but he was completely awake from his sleepiness.
Du Jiang reached out and pushed Huo Yang, who was sated beside him, again. "Go get some water. I need to wash up, otherwise I won't be able to sleep."
Huo Yang got the message and got up to clean up. After cleaning both of them, he lay down again despite the cold. Du Jiang beside him asked the same question again, "You haven't told me why you're back at this time. Don't you usually rest in the duty room or your colleagues' dormitory in the second half of the night?"
"Good news, I sold two ginsengs, and they were bought by an outsider. The price is this number," Huo Yang said, raising his hand to indicate four.
"Four? Four thousand", no way, Du Jiang was completely shocked.
"That's right, it's the price. It's also because of the size. The herbs on the ranch grow at an astonishing rate, and their efficacy is top-notch," Huo Yang happily shook Du Jiang's hand. "We'll have no worries for the rest of our lives relying on this."
"Is he reliable?" Du Jiang couldn't help but worry. "And your ranch, why does it feel like the things inside are growing much faster than those outside?"
"It's indeed much faster. It takes four months outside, but only one month inside." Huo Yang inserted his fingers into Du Jiang's fingers. In an instant, the two of them went from shaking hands to interlocking their fingers. The warmth of their palms blended together, making Huo Yang feel safe and secure. "That's why I came back. I feel relieved to see you."
Du Jiang said nothing, but leaned against Huo Yang's shoulder, rubbing her cheek against his. "We have saved enough money now. Today, Uncle San said he might be transferred to the town. We should be more careful in the future."
"I know. I didn't show up and turned to several people." Huo Yang attached great importance to safety, not only because of Du Jiang behind him, but also because of Huo Xingle. For the sake of his wife and children, Huo Yang would not take any risks. "I still want to grow old with you."
"It's good that you know. The poultry I sell now is all obtained through bartering," Du Jiang suddenly mentioned his small business. "At least I've found the source. Besides, there are many people in our village who barter. I know of only three or four who do this, not to mention the others we don't know about. Although where there are people, there is trade, but you still have to be careful."
"Don't worry, I'm not worried about you." Knowing Du Jiang's worries, Huo Yang vowed, "For you and Xingle, I won't gamble. This deal was only made because the other party's price was high and they weren't locals, so I changed the makeup and hired someone else. Don't worry."
After hearing Huo Yang's assurance, Du Jiang also relaxed. "That's fine. You have to know that you have a big family behind you. You must not take any risks, understand?"
"Don't worry, I will be careful."