Xiao Wei kept his eyes fixed on the pot, ignoring her.
After a moment, lift the lid, grab the scallion segments from the cutting board, and sprinkle them evenly over the pot.
When the fish was ready, Xiao Cheng also came downstairs after finishing his housework. His clothes were clinging to his body and completely soaked.
The cigarette hanging limply from his ear was casually clipped to his finger and tossed aside.
Bai Lu very attentively handed him a towel, her face beaming with a sweet smile, like a dutiful wife caring for her hardworking husband: "The hot water is ready, go take a shower first. It's still a bit chilly, don't catch a cold. We'll cook a couple more dishes and then we can eat. We'll wait for you."
Xiao Cheng and Xiao Wei both looked at her strangely.
Bai Lu: "..."
Um?
Is my smile not bright enough?
Xiao Cheng took the towel, staring at Bai Lu with a half-smile. His gaze seemed to see into the depths of her soul, making her feel uneasy before she went to fetch water to take a bath.
"Don't laugh if you don't want to."
This is the second time I've seen her smile like this today. It's like he's holding a knife to her throat and forcing her to smile.
Bai Lu's smile faltered, and she sighed.
The misdiagnosis would be exposed sooner or later; she just wanted to mend the relationship before it happened.
When the truth comes out, let's part ways amicably and avoid making things too awkward.
Now it seems like things are going to be a little tricky!
After finishing their meal and taking a shower, the three of them sat on the porch in front of the courtyard, each washing their own clothes.
Xiao Wei was supposed to wash the mosquito net, but Xiao Cheng took it back and washed it himself.
Knock knock knock!
There was a sudden knock on the door.
Is Brother Xiao Cheng there?
She sounded like a young girl, calling out "Brother Xiao Cheng" in a sweet, slightly urgent voice. Knocking on the door so late at night must mean something important.
Bai Lu turned to look at Xiao Cheng, who was wringing out and hanging clothes, unhurried and calm.
She turned her gaze to Xiao Wei.
Xiao Wei noticed that Xiao Cheng was also looking at him, as if asking for his opinion on whether or not to open the door.
"Xiaowei, is Brother Xiao Cheng home?"
A soft, gentle voice drifted in from outside the door again. Xiao Cheng had already wrung out the mosquito net and hung it on the long wooden pole of the crossbeam.
Go open the door.
"What's up?"
His tone was so cold.
Bai Lu was born into an official family in the modern world, but she inherited the gossipy nature that is ingrained in the Chinese people. She immediately threw down the clothes in her hand, sat steadily on the small stool, and began to watch the show with wide eyes.
"My light bulb is broken. It's a bit high up, and I don't have a ladder, so I can't reach it. Could you come over and change it for me?"
The young woman outside the door looked pleading.
A light drizzle fell on her colorful floral linen dress, her two braids, and the wooden clogs that revealed her toes. Combined with her delicate face, flushed red with excitement or nervousness, and her pitiful expression, it was impossible not to find her irresistible.
Xiao Cheng turned around and glanced at Bai Lu.
The reason for the White Dew is unclear.
After the two left, he asked Xiao Wei, "Who is she?"
“Widow Wang,” Xiao Wei replied while hanging up the laundry.
The clothesline pole wasn't long enough; he couldn't hang it up even while standing on a small stool.
Just as they were about to go inside and move the large wooden chair, a slender, delicate hand snatched the clothes rack and easily hung it up.
Bai Lu had never seen Widow Wang in Xiao Cheng's memories, but she had some recollection of her from the original owner's memories.
Speaking of which, Xiao Cheng's house is a place with excellent feng shui, with Liu the bachelor on the left and Wang the widow on the right.
After moving in, the original owner never left the house, and was not familiar with any of the neighbors.
I only saw Widow Wang once on my way to find Li Shuixian; we just passed each other and had no interaction.
It was only later that she learned from Li Shuixian that she had come to see Xiao Cheng. At that time, the original owner of this body was only focused on saving money to buy a ticket to see Lin Jinfan and did not care about this at all.
Xiao Wei also knew her character.
Out of concern for her elder brother, she explained, "Her name is Wang Cuihua. Her husband has no parents. He grew up with my brother and worked for him for a while. After getting married, he went out to work on his own and died in a car accident. Wang Cuihua would come to my brother for help when she needed it."
Bai Lu let out a long "Oh".
Xiao Wei frowned slightly, thinking she might not have heard the important point: "Big brother has nothing to do with her."
Bai Lu let out another meaningful "Oh~".
Xiao Wei got anxious: "If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself!"
Bai Lu shook her head: "I'm not going."
She is a gossip, but she has always strictly followed family rules and etiquette since childhood, and she knows and abides by the law. She would never do something as heinous and immoral as spying on other people's affairs.
Xiao Wei glared at her angrily, then turned and left: "If you're not going, I will!"
Three minutes later.
Two figures, one tall and one short, crouched low in the front yard of a tiled house, their eyes wide open, watching the battle through the blurry, dark green glass window.
I made a vow on White Dew.
She definitely didn't do it willingly!
Xiao Wei kept turning back to invite her with his eyes, and besides, it had just rained late at night, and the roads were slippery and dark. It wasn't safe for a child like him to walk alone at night.
She brought him here specifically, and only glanced at him briefly before leaving. Besides, although Xiao Cheng and she hadn't registered their marriage, their relatives had eaten together to witness their wedding, so they were already considered husband and wife.
She sees her husband as very moral.
Xiao Chengren was tall and could reach the light bulb on the wall without a ladder. He had just changed the light bulb and was about to leave when Wang Cuihua, who was carrying a thermos, called him back.
"Brother Xiao Cheng, have a cup of tea before you go." She said as she poured hot water into the cup, "These are small chrysanthemums I brought back from the countryside. They taste very good and can clear and moisturize the lungs, clear heat and reduce internal fire. They are very good for your health."
"Need not."
Xiao Cheng didn't even glance at it, put down the broken light bulb, and walked straight out.
Wang Cuihua chased after them and blocked the doorway.
If Xiao Cheng hadn't stopped in time, the two would have collided, and his expression visibly darkened.
Wang Cuihua, however, did not notice and said softly to herself, "A Biao has been dead for half a year. I am all alone at home. There are no relatives nearby. When something happens, I don't know how to do this or that."
"I can't even reach it to change a light bulb, and you always help me when I'm in trouble. I'm really grateful to you. Thank you, Brother Xiao Cheng. Actually, I..."
"I'll have Dazhuang come over more often in the future," Xiao Cheng said coldly, interrupting her.
Xiao Dazhuang was one of their brothers. He was honest, kind, and straightforward, and lived not far away.
He had helped Wang Cuihua a lot in the past.
“That’s not what I meant. Brother Dazhuang is so busy, how can I always bother him?”
Wang Cuihua, fearing that Xiao Cheng would misunderstand, changed the subject and hurriedly explained, "Bai Lu is pregnant, and as her belly gets bigger, it will be more and more inconvenient for her to do things. You are often not at home, and Xiao Wei is only seven years old and doesn't understand anything. How about I move into your house? We can look after each other and help take care of her."
This is quite a scheme...
Bai Lu and Xiao Wei both heard it from outside the door.
When Bai Lu was mentioned, Xiao Cheng suddenly thought of the girl who ate fish with elegance and grace, who had a fake smile on her face when she saw him, and who put fish heads on his plate at the dinner table.
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