Chapter 213 Waste of Money
There was no sign of the little guy in the yard and the yard door was also closed.
"An An!" Lin Xia shouted and then stopped. Aunt Lu was still sleeping upstairs.
Thinking of Aunt Lu, Lin Xia started to wonder if An An had gone upstairs.
Just as I was about to go upstairs to look again, I heard footsteps on the stairs.
Aunt Lu brought An An to the stairs. Lin Xia asked with a smile, "Did An An wake you up? I wanted to ask you to get enough sleep before getting up to eat."
"I woke up by myself." Aunt Lu shook her head and smiled. She slept very well and didn't feel tired even after being woken up.
"That's good." Lin Xia saw that although Aunt Lu was still a little tired, she was in good spirits. If she wanted to recover, she would have to wait until tomorrow to rest more.
"Mom, let's eat." The little guy hadn't seen his aunt for a long time, and he couldn't resist Lin Xia in affection, so he ran to Lin Xia and acted coquettishly.
Aunt Lu watched the two of them getting along so naturally, feeling a little jealous but more relieved.
"Where is the kitchen? Let me help you cook." When Aunt Lu saw An An said she wanted to eat, she wanted to help cook.
"The meal is ready. We are just waiting for Lu Yuxiu to come back to eat. If you are hungry, you can eat first and not wait for him." Lin Xia thought that her aunt was hungry.
Aunt Lu thought it was the smell of food coming from next door, but it turned out that the food was already ready.
"It's okay, it's okay. I'm not hungry. I'll eat when he comes back."
Aunt Lu was happy that the couple had a good relationship, but the pregnant woman couldn't be hungry. "Are you hungry? If you are hungry, don't always wait for him. Just leave some food for him."
She is still pregnant. It is one thing that the couple has a good relationship, but Aunt Lu is afraid that Lin Xia will not take care of her health.
"I know. I ate a lot in the afternoon. I'm fine now." Lin Xia nodded and replied. Aunt Lu's concern made her feel warm in her heart.
There were always enough snacks at home, so she would eat when she was hungry. How could she possibly starve herself? But Lin Xia still felt warmed by her aunt's concern.
In her previous life, she had seen many fights between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, and there were also several families in the family quarters who were not at peace.
The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has always been a difficult problem. She was lucky not to have a mother-in-law around. Lin Xia did not expect that the other people in her husband's family were so easy to get along with.
Lu Yuxiu hadn't returned by the appointed time, so Lin Xia guessed that he had asked for a temporary leave and might be back a little late.
She stood up and took out a bunch of snacks from the cupboard, including dried shrimps, dried fish, and dried squid. These snacks were not filling, but they could satisfy her hunger. She did have biscuits and peach cakes, but Lin Xia was afraid that she would be too full to eat later.
I also took out a coconut and drank it as water, so I wouldn’t feel thirsty after eating it.
Aunt Lu looked at the snacks on the table, picked up a piece and tasted it, then remembered the specialties that Lin Xia had sent home before, so Grandma Lu sent some to her.
Especially the dried mangoes, which are sour and sweet, she likes them very much and often takes them to the hospital to eat. Sometimes when she is busy and has no appetite, eating two pieces can whet her appetite.
Aunt Lu immediately brought up the topic, "When I leave, take me to buy some."
Seeing that Aunt Lu liked it, Lin Xia was very happy and said happily, "Then I will buy some mangoes and make it tomorrow."
Aunt Lu was surprised, "Isn't it store-bought?"
It turned out that when Lin Xia sent the things back, she did not say that she made them, but only said that they were specialties of the island, so Grandma Lu and the others always thought that Lin Xia bought them and sent them back.
"I didn't buy it. I made it myself. An An likes it too." Lin Xia replied with a smile.
The little girl was tearing dried squid with her little hands and eating it. When she heard Lin Xia mention her, she raised her little face, smiled cutely, and then continued to tear the dried squid and eat it with concentration.
Aunt Lu picked up the golden dried fruit in her hand and looked around, and said in an exaggerated tone: "You are so capable. You made it so beautiful and delicious. I always thought it was bought."
"I just had nothing to do, so I was thinking about it." Lin Xia smiled. She has always liked making these snacks, but since there was no place to buy them, she had to make them herself.
Aunt Lu shook her head in disapproval, "It's not a small thing to make these, you make them delicious, just like they're sold in the store."
After saying that, he picked up the coconut and took a few sips. This way of drinking made Aunt Lu feel very fresh. The coconut water tasted light, with a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste, which was very refreshing and thirst-quenching.
Lin Xia got an idea when he heard this. Dried fruits were not a rare thing in later generations, but they were not sold in stores at the moment. He could think about this matter when he could do business again.
In her previous life, she worked as a marketing manager in a cosmetics company, responsible for publicity and advertising. When Aunt Lu told her this, she instantly had an idea in her mind, but the timing was not right, and she would have to wait a few years before she could really put it into practice.
Hearing the sound of someone knocking on the yard door, Lin Xia calculated the time and guessed that it was Lu Yuxiu who came back. She lowered her head and met the little guy's eyes, then nodded with a smile.
Aunt Lu also heard the knock on the door. Seeing that Lin Xia didn't move, she was about to ask something when she saw the little guy run out.
"dad!"
Soon, a baby's voice was heard.
When Aunt Lu heard that it was Lu Yuxiu who came back, she immediately stood up and looked.
Lin Xia slowly stood up. Lu Yuxiu had already walked to the door holding An An. After greeting his aunt, he looked at Lin Xia. He felt relieved to see that she was fine. He was always worried about her when he hadn't seen her in person.
"Wash your hands and eat." Lin Xia met the man's eyes, saw the worry in his eyes, and responded with a smile.
The whole family sat down at the square table. Lin Xia and Lu Yuxiu sat next to each other, with the little one next to them, and Aunt Lu sat opposite them.
Aunt Lu looked at the dishes on the table and was a little surprised. This was too sumptuous. She was very happy but worried that she was too young and could not manage the household. "Don't make such sumptuous dishes in the future. Just make two dishes. You will have two children to raise soon. You should save more."
She hasn't bought any groceries yet. What she made today is no different from usual, except for the addition of steamed potatoes and bacon.
With one more person, she was afraid that Lu Yuxiu wouldn't have enough to eat, so in addition to one dish, she also steamed some more rice. Even if there wasn't enough dishes, he had to have enough rice.
Lin Xia understood the underlying meaning and knew that Aunt Lu meant well. She also knew that the elders of this era had experienced hardship and hunger, and even if their lives had improved, they still lived a frugal lifestyle.
I don’t know if it’s because of pregnancy or hormones. When Aunt Lu said this, Lin Xia felt a little uncomfortable, but it quickly disappeared.
She thought of her future life, when she earned money and bought things for her parents. Even if her parents were very happy and pleased, they would still blame her and say that she had wasted her money.
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