Chapter 39

The man nodded and she turned and left the house. This time he was gone for more than an hour, leaving the groom alone, feeling restless. He spread out the quilt but didn't dare to get in. He was afraid that people would misunderstand him as a hungry wolf who couldn't wait to do something.

I heard the sound of water next door, maybe it was Gu Yan washing up. My heart felt itchy and scratched like a weed, and every second of time seemed to be unbearable. It was even more unsettling than the first wedding night. Li Zhongxia felt extremely helpless about his own young man's performance. He smiled bitterly and simply lay on the ground doing push-ups.

The habitual movements calmed his restless emotions again and again. The image of the woman holding a rose and openly expressing her love to him appeared in his mind again. The sound of heartbeats is like the beating of drums, clamoring for the most sincere affection.

"What are you doing? Practice first." Gu Yan wiped his hair and teased people on purpose. It's outrageous for someone who has two children to make it so awkward and nervous just to sleep in the same bed. It's so embarrassing.

"You woman..."

No matter how calm Li Zhongxia was, he couldn't help blushing when he heard the dirty talk. After many years of marriage, he has never played such a joke on anyone. The couple finally got together, and this was just like doing homework and completing a task. Turn off the lights, do your work, and then go to sleep. Not a word more. How could there be such a woman like this in front of me, who actually flirted with me.

Seeing that he was really angry, Gu Yan quickly smiled in a flattering manner. "I was just kidding, you're really angry! We're parents now, and we're just sharing a room, why are you getting so nervous?"

With just a few soft words, the man's anger subsided immediately, and he rolled his eyes helplessly at her. "You're still nervous? I see you're very relaxed and don't care at all."

"This... I'm already a mother of a child, and I have to be as shy as a grown-up girl. If you don't feel disgusted, I will feel disgusted to death."

These words suddenly made Li Zhongxia feel distressed. He pulled his towel off the rope and went behind her to wipe her hair. After a long silence, he put the towel back in place. He clasped his hands together and held his wife in his arms.

"From now on, I'll be with you, so you can just be a little girl."

"You've said it, don't go back on your word." She turned around and looked up at him. His big eyes were clear and bright, but the reflection of the oil lamp made it impossible to see anything clearly.

"No." The man said these two words and lowered his head to kiss the beautiful red lips he had longed for. "I mean what I say."

Dry wood and raging fire ignited in an instant. The red candles and dim tents are gentle and lingering. After the session was over, Li Zhongxia realized that he had not turned off the lights. Raising his hand and patting his forehead, the man laughed softly. I never thought I would be so wild and excited.

I pulled some toilet paper from the kang and saw that she was sleeping with her eyes closed. He simply did it himself and lifted the quilt to clean her up.

"What are you doing?"

As soon as he made a move, the sleeping woman sat up suddenly. She grabbed the quilt with both hands and looked at him with a wary look.

Yes, not shy, but cautious. This expression might confuse most people, but as a professional soldier with many years of experience, Li Zhongxia would never make a mistake.

"How can I ask you to help me do this? I can do it myself."

She spoke in a brisk tone, trying her best to pretend that nothing was wrong. Looking at his beautiful smile, it was obvious that she was playing the emotional card. Li Zhongxia had no choice but to pretend that she didn't know. Since she didn't want to say it, he could only stop asking.

"You are my wife, you don't have to be so polite to me."

"Yeah." The woman raised her head and smiled at him. "Isn't this something you're not used to?"

"Yanyan, we are already husband and wife, you have to get used to it as soon as possible."

"Don't call me that." She smiled lightly and happily, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "Call me whatever you want, even if you want to call me Gu Wuya, don't call me that name. Or just call me wife, or the mother of the child. It seems that all the couples in the brigade call each other that."

Li Zhongxia nodded and agreed to the proposal. Without giving him any time to think, the woman pounced on him and fanned the flames. Soon, the cabin was on fire again.

This time she didn't take a lazily nap, but obediently grabbed the paper and cleaned up. As she raised her hands, the thin blanket slipped off her shoulders, exposing the woman's graceful body curves to the air. He looked back intently, and she raised her hand to quickly pull him back. She pouted her rosy little lips and poked him with her finger coquettishly.

"Oh, you rascal."

Li Zhongxia was so confused that he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He raised his hands and hugged her and the quilt into his arms. "You are my wife, how can my wife be a hooligan?"

If you like to play, I will play with you. I hope you are truly happy and not just pretending to be relaxed. Believe me, no one can hurt you when I'm here. You don't have to be so alert that you tense up even when you sleep.

After a long drought comes a downpour, and I meet an old friend in a foreign land. The wedding night, the time when one’s name is on the list of successful candidates.

In ancient times, passing the imperial examination was called Dengke, and the bridal chamber was called Xiaodengke, which shows how much importance men attached to it.

Li Zhongxia turned sideways and looked at his wife. His bright eyes were like a clear spring, filled with her. The woman had slightly curly hair, a slim figure, and droopy eyelids, looking extremely lazy. When she looks up at you, her narrow and long phoenix eyes are full of charm.

Of course, he had just discovered this charming style. This woman is usually very indifferent, and there is always a coldness in her voice when she speaks to people. She was kind and gentle to her children, as if she had returned to the most primitive moment. Letting go of defenses and alienation, revealing the truest self.

"Why don't you sleep? There's something on my face." Sure enough, her eyes and eyebrows were slanted, which made people intoxicated.

"People are more beautiful than flowers."

"Li Zhongxia, I really misjudged you."

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"Gentle, calm and polite. This is the standard for a gentleman. You are..."

"A gentleman is not the same as a piece of wood. How can I not be a gentleman if I praise my wife and feel happy with her?" Seeing Gu Yan was a little surprised, he stretched out his hand and hugged her in his arms: "I want to know you, and live a long life without end, until the mountains are gone and the rivers run dry, the winter thunders and the summer snows, and the heaven and earth merge, then I dare to break up with you.

I first read this poem when I was thirteen, and my heart was filled with longing for this beautiful feeling. "The man laughed softly and lifted her head so that she faced him. "But later I thought it was just the imagination of the ancients, and I didn't expect that I would experience it one day. ”

If he hadn't noticed the defensiveness hidden deep in her heart, he wouldn't have said such disgusting words. Anyway, they have a lifetime to spend together, and she will slowly understand his feelings.

Years of ideological and political work have made him understand the importance of language communication. No matter where the uneasiness in her heart came from, he just wanted to tell her that she was cherished now. No matter what you have experienced in the first half of your life, I will spend it with you from now on.

"Yeah," Gu Yan replied softly, then smiled easily: "Go to bed quickly, you have to go to work tomorrow."

This person's observation skills are so strong that she is a little confused whether her choice is correct. He will be a good father and a good mentor and guide for his children on their journey of growth. That's all. That's all.

He slept well all night until dawn. The kids next door didn't disturb him at all. Even Niu Niu, who was the most attached to Gu Yan, didn't move.

"Strange, why are the little ones so well-behaved?" Gu Yan was wearing clothes, his eyes fixed on the main room separated by a wall. Button the last button, pick up your shoes and walk out.

"What a worry. The children always come first."

It was just daybreak. The team didn't have early morning work these days, so no one got up yet. Looking inside through the small piece of glass in the middle of the window, I saw the children sleeping obediently on the kang. They were lying in a row, one next to the other, with Niu Niu sandwiched between her older sister and brother, her little face as red as an apple as she slept.

I turned around and went to do my daily exercise. When I came back, the room was tidy, the water tank was full, the stove in the kitchen was burning brightly, and the water in the pot was bubbling.

Li Zhongxia stood there, an apron tied around her waist, boiling noodles with boiling water.

"I'm back. Go wash your hands and wake up the kids. School starts today. Don't be late."

Gu Yan nodded, with a smile reaching the bottom of his heart. This guy can actually cook. It looks quite professional. She is a woman of both housework and professional skills, and she never expected that she would find a treasure in the 1960s.

In the main room, she didn't need to call out, as Dahua and Xiaohua were folding the quilt, and the other was dressing the youngest girl, Niuniu. The little girl stood on the ground and washed her face. She also called out to her brother, "Gu Yanlei, come and wash your face quickly. If you are too lazy to wash your face, I won't play with you today."

Gu Yanlei sat on the stool, hesitating and refusing to move. "My face isn't dirty. Gu Yanzhu, you're the same age as me, but you're not my older sister."

Xiaohua, who had originally ignored the two of them, turned around when she heard what they said: "Leilei, who taught you this?" She had always called her the third sister, so why did she suddenly do this?

"The third sister came out one minute earlier than you. She is also a sister. She asked you to wash your face, why are you so reluctant? Have you forgotten what you promised your mother to wash your face and feet every day and be a good child who pays attention to hygiene?"

After being scolded by her second sister, Lei Lei pouted and looked a little unconvinced. "Anyway, she's the same age as me, so I don't want to call her that."

"What's wrong with them?" Dahua looked at the two little ones strangely, turned around and saw their mother coming in, and quickly told Gu Yan what happened.

Gu Yan nodded silently, and came over to squat in front of his son: "Talk to mom, okay, why don't you call me Third Sister all of a sudden?"

Gu Yanlei's lips were pouted so much that a basket could be hung on them, and Gu Yanzhu was also standing beside him, looking very dissatisfied. I am obviously your elder sister, why don’t you call me that, you little brat?

"That's what Da Huzi and the others said. Boys can't...don't need to call her sister."

"Did the little tiger's brother who fought with you two last time say that?"

"Um."

"How many times have you fought with Little Tiger? He seems to be older than the two of you."

"Xiao Huzi is one year older than both of us, but he can't beat both of us." Gu Yanlei was very happy when he mentioned this. Xiao Huzi has an older brother, and he also has a sister and Aunt Xu's brother, so he is not afraid of him calling for help.

"Why can't I beat you guys?"

"My sister and I will go together. He can't do it alone."

"What if you have a quarrel with your sister? Who will help you if she bullies you?"

ah? The little guy was dumbfounded.

"One chopstick is broken, but ten pairs of chopsticks can be bundled together. That's the power of unity. You and your sister have been neighbors since you were in my belly. You developed together, were born together, grew up together, fought together, and got scolded together. You have someone to accompany you through all the good and bad times. It's such a rare thing."

Seeing her son nod in agreement, with shame in his big eyes as he looked at his sister, she continued to guide him: "Do you think it is wrong for your sister to ask you to wash your face? Is this bullying you?"

The child shook his head: "No."

"Since I didn't bully you, it's right to remind you. What should you do?"

"I'm going to wash my face."

The little guy stood up and walked happily to Gu Yanzhu. He washed his hands and turned to her and said, "I am with you, Third Sister."

"Humph, stupid Leilei. We are in the same group."

"Yeah, we're in the same group."

Children's emotions come and go quickly, and in the blink of an eye they are happy again. Gu Yan stood up, shook his head and laughed. These two are still too young and cannot understand such profound principles.

This is not the first time that Gu Yanlei has been upset because of what his friends said. This kid is really soft-hearted and easily influenced by others. Such children should pay attention to cultivating their independence and guiding them to think independently. This should change as they grow older.

"Hurry up and clean up. Leilei will wash his face and put the stools in place. We are about to have dinner."

The little guy turned his head and looked at his mother and nodded. Now he can complete this task very well. I seem to have made a mistake today. Please help my third sister get the chopsticks later. My mother said this is called making up for one's sins with one's merits.

After comforting the child, she carried Niuniu over and sat down on the edge of her mother-in-law's kang. "Did you sleep well last night? Didn't Niuniu make a fuss about looking for me?"

The old woman reached out and scratched her granddaughter's nose: "Why didn't she make a fuss? We worked together to calm her down."

"Really?"

"Little brother."

After hearing the three words "little guy", Gu Yan knew how this child was coaxed. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry for a moment. Urging marriage and childbirth is an eternal hobby of the Chinese people. There are five children now, including a little brother.

"Yes, little brother, let mommy give birth to a little brother for you. So you should sleep with your sister obediently and don't disturb mommy."

"Mom, why are you telling this to the child?" Gu Yan smiled and quickly changed the subject: "By the way, have you taken your high blood pressure medication on time these two days?"

"I'm eating. Don't worry, I'm eating just as you said."

After a brief chat, everyone sat down to eat. The millet porridge with dumplings made by Li Zhongxia is of just the right thickness, and is fresh and delicious when paired with cucumber and radish.

The author has something to say: Those who were taught by the old scholar are sour. But don't dislike him, try to change in the future