The old lady then went into the room and closed the door, leaving only Wen Xi and He Chen'an outside.
The two exchanged a smile and went to the kitchen to boil water. The layout of houses in the city is pretty much the same, and the kitchen and bathroom are easy to find. After the water in the pot was heated, He Chen'an filled a bucket with hot water and carried it into the bathroom for Wen Xi to wash up.
Wenxi didn't dare use the old lady's bathtub. After closing the bathroom door, Wenxi took out her own bathtub from the system's inventory, poured in hot water, and sat down to take a comfortable hot bath.
After taking a bath, Wenxi changed into the clothes the old lady had given her. Without any undergarments, she felt a sense of emptiness, which made her feel quite embarrassed.
After she finished showering, she washed her hair with the bathwater for the first time, wrapped it in a towel, and then came out to let He Chen'an take a shower.
He Chen'an also carried a bucket of hot water into the bathroom, while Wen Xi used a ladle to wash her hair outside. By the time He Chen'an finished showering, Wen Xi's hair was also washed.
The two of them checked and tidied up the kitchen, and then went to the room that the old lady had arranged for them. Looking at the only bed in the room, Wenxi's face flushed slightly.
What should I do tonight?
She looked around but couldn't find anything to sleep on the floor. Besides, there was thunder and lightning outside, which was very frightening. Even if there was something to sleep on the floor, Wen Xi really wouldn't dare let He Chen'an sleep on the floor under such circumstances.
Suddenly, someone wrapped their arms around her waist from behind, startling Wen Xi so much that she almost cried out. She then reached out and slapped He Chen'an's hand, which was lazily wrapped around her waist.
He Chen'an rested his chin on Wen Xi's shoulder and said softly, "I'll just set up a sleeping place outside with four benches later."
Hearing his words, Wenxi felt relieved.
When I woke up the next morning, it was still raining, but the rain had lessened considerably, and it was just a light drizzle. Looking out the window, the whole world seemed to be shrouded in mist.
It's like the misty rain of Jiangnan, shrouded in a layer of mysterious beauty.
When Wen Xi came out, she saw He Chen'an sleeping on the bench outside. He Chen'an was still fast asleep. His face was like delicate porcelain, his long eyelashes were like two elegant brushes, and there was a faint smile on his lips. She wondered if he was having a sweet dream.
It's amazing how handsome this man is, with such fair and beautiful skin, and such a refined and elegant demeanor. It's truly enviable.
Sitting with the old lady, eating hot sweet potato rice, two-grain flatbread, and a small bowl of pickled vegetables, Wenxi said with a smile, "Grandma, thank you for your hospitality. We've troubled you."
He Chen'an also said, "Thank you, Grandma."
Through their conversation, the two learned that the old lady's surname was Sun, so they called her Grandma Sun instead of her husband's surname. Women are not appendages of men; they have their own names and should not be forgotten because of men.
After breakfast, He Chen'an helped the old lady tidy up the kitchen. Wen Xi borrowed the old lady's umbrella and went out. Half an hour later, she returned with ten catties of rice, ten catties of flour, two catties of pork belly, two catties of pork bones, and a can of malted milk powder for the old lady.
At this time, what people lack most is food; everything else seems insignificant in the face of food.
When the old lady saw Wenxi take out these things and heard her tell her to eat them, she felt a warm glow in her heart. Even strangers she met by chance were kinder than her son and daughter-in-law.
Unbeknownst to her, her son and daughter-in-law simply didn't want to support her, leaving her alone in the old house. They never came back to see her even once a year, resulting in her having no affection for her grandchildren.
Grandma Sun then turned and went back into her room. After a while, she came out with a dressing box in both hands. "Xiaoxi, this is Grandma Sun's wedding gift for you. You two must live a good life together from now on."
Wen Xi and He Chen'an exchanged a glance, surprised that Grandma Sun had mistaken them for a couple.
"Thank you, Grandma. We will definitely make our lives prosperous and thriving," He Chen'an replied happily.
Once he has that certificate, he can start working.
Grandma Sun said with a smile, "I'll have a few more children."
The older generation believes that a full house of children and grandchildren is the true mark of a fulfilling life.
"Grandma, we will definitely work hard." He Chen'an looked at Wen Xi with burning eyes. Once Wen Xi turned twenty, they could work towards this goal.
Wen Xi gave He Chen'an a shy glare, then said, "Grandma, this gift is too precious, I can't accept it. You should keep it for your own child!"
Although we don't know what's inside the vanity case, it looks quite sophisticated, and it'll probably be worth a lot of money in the future.
"There's nothing in here, nothing as valuable as you might think. Just accept it as a small gift from Grandma to you and the child. If you don't accept it, Grandma will keep it on her mind." Grandma Sun placed the dressing box in front of Wenxi. "Grandma Sun, it's rare to meet a child I feel a connection with. Grandma knows you're a good child, and Grandma likes you very much. In the future, when you have time, just remember to come and visit Grandma occasionally."
Hearing what Grandma Sun said, Wenxi couldn't refuse anymore, so she nodded and accepted the gift. She would just have to take care of Grandma Sun's food in the future, since an old woman can't eat much food.
At this time, food was the most important commodity, more valuable than gold, silver, or jewelry!
"Grandma, thank you for the gift. I will cherish it." Wenxi picked up the dressing box with both hands and exclaimed in her heart, "It's so heavy! It's like carrying a big watermelon. It must weigh at least ten pounds. I wonder what's inside."
He Chen'an helped Wen Xi carry the dressing box back to the room where they stayed last night. Wen Xi took out clean clothes for He Chen'an and said, "It's still raining today, and I don't know when it will stop. So we can't go out on a date today."
He Chen'an hugged Wen Xi and said with a smile in a low voice, "Wife, as long as I'm with you, this is a date."
Wen Xi chuckled and playfully punched He Chen'an's chest, blushing as she said, "What are you yelling about?"
"Where did I shout nonsense? Grandma Sun just told us to live a good life and have more children!" He Chen'an wrapped his arms around Wen Xi's waist, feeling exceptionally sweet in his heart. "Wife, after we get married, can we have two children?"
Wen Xi looked up at him curiously, "Do you really like children?"
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