Chapter 169
Time passed quickly, and another half a month passed. Taking advantage of the good weather, Zhong Qiao gave Wanwan a bath in the yard. He also took out the soap beans he bought at the market. The owner said that it was made from goat's milk and was very good for girls' and babies' skin.
Zhong Qiao didn't believe it at first, but the proprietress boasted that it was pure natural and pollution-free. She wished she could guarantee it to her. She thought that she didn't have any soap beans specially for babies at home, so she bought some.
I just took the opportunity to test it out while taking a shower. Is it really as the boss lady said, that the water that comes out of the rub is light white, and has the scent of oil and flowers?
Wanwan was over one year old and had already learned to run in the yard. She was pampered by the Zhong family and her personality was no longer as weak as in her previous life. Instead, she was lively and energetic.
Zhong Qiao took a lot of effort to catch her, stripped her clothes off, and put her in a wooden basin with water at just the right temperature.
At first she was a little resistant, but Zhong Qiao took out a little yellow duck from his pocket and put it on the water like a magic trick, and her attention was immediately attracted.
Hua La Hua La played in the water with the little duck, having a lot of fun.
Zhong Qiao helped her scrub her hair and gently worked up the foam. Sometimes it accidentally got on her nose, and Wanwan would sneeze, which made Mrs. Qian and Zhong's mother laugh out loud.
The days are comfortable and beautiful.
Until Zhong Siqi came over stealthily, leaned close to Zhong's mother's ear, and said shyly: "Mom, I want to bring my girlfriend to dinner tonight, is that okay?"
Mother Zhong was lazily basking in the sun and didn't react at first, but the next second she jumped up from her chair and asked, "Girlfriend?"
She was dumbfounded and looked Zhong Siqi up and down. "You little bastard, you're not dreaming in broad daylight, are you? With your restless personality, how could any girl be interested in you?"
Zhong Siqi said unhappily, "Mom, look at what you're saying. Is your son such a useless person? She and I were both willing."
Seeing his angry look, Zhong's mother immediately doubted his words and asked, "Do you really have a girlfriend?"
"Oh! Good boy!" She changed her expression faster than turning the pages of a book, her face almost broken with laughter, "Let me see what kind of girl it is. Do you have a photo? You are quite good, boy. I thought you would be single for the rest of your life, but you unexpectedly gave me a big one."
Zhong Siqi folded her arms proudly: "Mom, weren't you just laughing at me?"
"Oh, look, you're taking it seriously again." Mother Zhong was cracking some melon seeds. "You're usually so out of tune. Who knew you were kidding me? Wasn't I just trying to trick you?"
"Now you know." Zhong Siqi glanced at her, "Mom, remember to cook a few more delicious dishes tonight. She likes light food and doesn't like spicy food. Slightly salty or sweet is fine."
"Look at this." Mother Zhong smiled broadly at Mrs. Qian behind her. "My son has grown up and knows how to care for his girlfriend. It really is because of my good education."
"But I can't be the only one doing the work." Mother Zhong changed the subject, "I'm already very tired of serving you guys food and drinks. My future daughter-in-law is coming to visit today, so you must help."
Zhong Siqi agreed to everything she said at this time: "Mom, I help you a lot usually. Can I help you pick and wash vegetables and wash the dishes?"
Zhong Qiao found it funny to see him acting like a bootlicker.
"You've been washing those bowls for a while now, and your hands are so slippery. Last time, Dad picked them up to drink porridge, and it was like a river trap." Zhong Qiao smiled. "You should go pick the vegetables. Mom and I will cook together. We can make some refreshing and delicious dishes, such as stewed pork ribs with radish, Shanghai greens, crabs from Yangcheng Lake, and steamed sea bass. How about that?"
Zhong Siqi's eyes lit up: "She likes to eat seafood, sister, you are really thoughtful."
Zhong Qiao said, "You can't be so reckless when you have a girlfriend. You still have a lot to learn. When you go to pick her up, remember to bring a bouquet of flowers."
Zhong Siqi said: "She doesn't like to spend money, so she told me not to waste it."
Zhong Qiao rolled her eyes at her silly brother and said, "If she says no, then so be it. I'll tell you, if she really doesn't like flowers, you definitely can't go empty-handed. You can bring a small dessert that girls like and exchange it for a smaller bouquet of flowers. That way it won't be wasted and your intention will be there."
Zhong Siqi looked at her as if she were Zhuge Liang in the world, and she wanted to applaud on the spot: "Sister, what you said really makes sense. If I don't understand something in the future, I will come to ask you."
Zhong Qiao hummed softly and turned to continue giving Wanwan a bath.
When Zhong Siqi saw Wanwan in the bathtub, his heart melted.
"Wanwan." Zhong Siqi picked up the duckling on the water to play with her, "Do you miss your uncle?"
Wanwan was naturally very friendly when she saw him. After all, since she was a baby, the people who had accompanied her the most, besides Zhong's mother, were Zhong Siqi. As for the other uncle who she was not very familiar with, he would roll his eyes every time he saw her.
Her favorite person is this little uncle, who often teases her.
"Little...Shushu." She drooled and wanted to be hugged, "Little Shushu."
Zhong Siqi wanted to pick her up, but was stopped by Zhong Qiao.
"She's just a little girl," she reminded.
Zhong Siqi then withdrew his hand with tears in his eyes: "Wanwan, if you want to blame someone, blame your mother. She is ruthless and cold-blooded. She broke us up. Uncle also wants to hug you."
"Stop trying to sow discord." Zhong Qiao rolled his eyes at him.
Fortunately, Wanwan was still young and didn't quite understand what he meant by these long sentences. She just tilted her head, opened her big, Caroline eyes, and blinked at him. Zhong Qiao used a little duck to attract her attention, and the child started laughing again.
At the appointed time in the evening, Zhong Siqi followed Zhong Qiao's advice and tidied himself up. His spirits improved a little, which was rare. Zhong Qiao was afraid that he had poor taste, so she specifically asked him to buy a small bouquet of lilies.
Fang He has a gentle and cold personality, so she should not be interested in red roses and would be more suited to elegant lilies.
Zhong Siqi listened to everything and thanked Zhong Qiao profusely before leaving.
Mother Zhong and Mrs. Qian were also busy in the kitchen, washing crabs, steaming them on the stove, scraping the scales and removing the internal organs of the fish. After Zhong Qiao coaxed the child to sleep, she also helped to wash the vegetables. As the three of them chatted and laughed, time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was evening.
I heard a knock on the door.
Zhong Qiao went to open the door immediately. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Fang He wearing a white dress.
The two young men looked energetic and a little immature.
Zhong Siqi scratched his head: "Sister, I'm giving you a surprise, please don't be angry, Fang He and I are both willing."
Zhong Qiao smiled and said, "I knew it a long time ago. Come in and don't make mom and the others wait anxiously."
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