Although Xiao Yichen got beaten up, this trip was not entirely without gain.
Before leaving, Aunt Xiao gave me a basket of taro and sweet potatoes.
There were also some fresh corns on it, and he was told to cook it tonight.
Otherwise the corn will become pulpy and not taste good.
Xiao Yichen took the basket reluctantly.
He grumbled in dissatisfaction: "Mom, are you giving me a sweet date after hitting me with a stick?"
Aunt Xiao slapped him again, not too hard or too lightly. "I hit you, so I hit you. What are you thinking? This is for Xiao Su to eat. Aren't you worried that the baby will be too big and dangerous during birth? Eat more of this, more meat and vegetables, and less refined grains! It will be fine."
Xiao Yichen was really surprised this time. His mother even knew this: "Mom, who did you hear this from? You know all this, but are you sure?"
Aunt Xiao already had fine lines at the corners of her eyes, but after hearing these words, her face stiffened, and then it softened a little.
The angry girl waved her hand and chased the person out: "Get out, get out, who else do I need to listen to?
I gave birth to a few of you debt collectors, what else do you not understand? Go away quickly, and save yourself from making me angry here.
I'm telling you, go back and comfort your wife. If she's unhappy about anything, I'll only ask you, got it?"
Xiao Yichen opened his mouth, revealing a row of big white teeth. He squatted down, smiled, and said, "As you wish."
He looked so fawning that he was almost kneeling on the ground to receive the order.
As expected, he got slapped again. Even after getting slapped so many times, he didn't get angry. He went out and went home with a smile on his face.
As soon as he went out, the smile on his face slowly disappeared.
The surroundings were already dark, and the real night had arrived.
When Xiao Yichen got home, Su Ruobai was reading a book under the kerosene lamp.
Hearing the noise, Su Ruobai looked up and said, "You're back. How are my parents?"
Xiao Yichen responded with a smile: "That's fine, why are you still reading? If you want to read, read during the day. It's dark here and it's straining your eyes.
My mom brought me a basket of corn or something and told me to cook it tonight, saying it wouldn't taste good if I waited until tomorrow. Do you want some? If you do, I'll put it in the pot and cook it. It'll be ready in a minute."
As he said this, he handed the basket towards Su Ruobai.
The basket is not big, with a diameter of only about 30 centimeters, but it is exquisite and small.
This kind of small basket is usually used by children.
There were only a few centimeters of taro and sweet potatoes, but they filled up the small basket.
The furry taro and red-skinned sweet potato instantly aroused Su Ruobai's appetite.
Especially the taro, after it is cooked, it can be eaten while hot with sugar.
It is soft, sweet and has a long aftertaste.
After that, Su Ruobai heard her own voice: "Cook it all, the baby wants to eat!"
"Yeah." Xiao Yichen nodded with a smile, and it was with great difficulty that he did not laugh out loud.
Then I took the basket and went directly to the yard to wash taro and sweet potatoes.
He was afraid that if he stayed for a while longer, he wouldn't be able to hold it in any longer.
The taro and sweet potato still had dirt on them because they were dug out not long ago and some of the dirt was still moist.
This needs to be washed clean before it can be cooked, unlike corn, which can be cooked by just peeling off the husk.
Su Ruobai looked at the man outside the window.
He was squatting there with his back to him, working carefully.
For a moment, I couldn't tell whether this man had feelings for me or not.
Although I regard him as a hostage, I will replace him if it doesn't work out.
But, what about the baby?
Touching her belly, Su Ruobai felt conflicted and melancholy.
The moon is above the treetops and the stars are shining brightly.
Late at night, Shangwan Village was silent except for the chirping of insects.
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