Chapter 42 You actually knew? Go to Dad's grave and apologize...
Jiang Ji spoke with heartfelt sincerity.
Ye Li thought of the warm room in winter and the daily food expenses. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded: "Okay, I'll give you face."
Seeing Jiang Ji laugh, he turned around and took out a small earthenware jar, about the size of a palm, from the basket on the oxcart: "This contains meat floss. There's not much this time, just enough for you."
"Next time you come home, I'll prepare an extra earthenware jar for you to take and let Bao Beiyuan try it."
The last time I went shopping in the county town with Jiang Ji, the first thing he thought of to eat was pork floss.
Pork floss is made from real meat, and even without additives, it can last for several days in this kind of weather.
It's perfect for Jiang Ji, a high school graduate.
However, making meat floss is quite troublesome, and he doesn't have the professional tools, so it's been delayed until now.
Jiang Ji looked at the pottery jar curiously: "Meat floss?"
"Yes, it's made with pork tenderloin. It's hot, so it can't be kept for long. You should finish it before you go home."
After Ye Li finished speaking, she held the small ceramic jar and asked, "Have you spent the high-temperature allowance I gave you?"
One sentence immediately interrupted Jiang Ji's curiosity.
His narrow eyes looked at Jiang Tong, who was examining the base of the wall not far away: "Why did you ask Brother Datong to drive for you? He's quite busy too."
Such a guilty conscience speaks volumes.
Ye Li rolled her eyes, speechless. "I can't drive an oxcart. Besides, if I were to take Xiaomai and Ya'er out by myself, Xiaomai definitely wouldn't agree!"
“He has psychological trauma and is worried that I will sell them.”
"...It's not as serious as you make it out to be. Wheat really approves of you as a brother-in-law."
Jiang Ji withdrew his gaze and stared at him earnestly.
"Given the impropriety of this situation, I'd better find someone to accompany me."
He would never do anything that would arouse suspicion.
Moreover, since we rarely go out, we can't let little Jiang Mai worry.
Therefore, he approached Jiang Tong.
But Jiang Ji was somewhat surprised to hear this: "You can even use idioms?"
It is not common to see plums in melon fields.
Ye Li felt a little uneasy under his gaze.
But Ye Li understood that it was precisely in times like these that one needed to be assertive and righteous.
He placed the small earthenware jar on the oxcart, put his hands on his hips, and asked fiercely, "Then why don't you use the high-temperature allowance?"
"Don't you want to get on the kang (heated brick bed)?"
Jiang Ji's pupils contracted, and he forgot his surprise: "Of course I want to."
"You don't want to spend it!"
Ye Li poked his shoulder hard with her finger, still looking aggressive.
But secretly, he breathed a sigh of relief.
He'll have to be careful next time; his current persona is that of someone who is illiterate.
Jiang Ji chuckled twice, then pointed to Jiang Tong not far away: "Did you ask Brother Da Tong to make you a new stool?"
"Of course we looked for it. The stool we have at home now was made by Brother Datong from freshly cut wet wood, so it's not very durable. Brother Datong specially bought some wood this time to make a few nice stools and chairs."
Ye Li continued to roll his eyes at his evasive answers.
"That's great. Is Brother Datong going to pick up this craft again?"
Jiang Ji continued to ask.
"Yes, I've studied it for so many years, I can't bear to give it up."
As Ye Li spoke, Bangbang punched him twice in the chest, steer the conversation back on track: "If you don't want a cold drink, why don't you get an egg instead? Eating an egg won't make you fat, will it?"
Jiang Ji nodded hurriedly: "I'll buy them tomorrow, I'll eat eight in one go. Calm down."
"Then don't make me angry next time!"
"Alright, alright, from now on, I'll spend every last penny of whatever you give me!"
As Jiang Ji spoke, he raised his right hand, looking as if he were swearing an oath to the heavens.
"That's more like it." Ye Li was satisfied.
Just then, Jiangmai and Jiangya finished their steamed buns and returned to the oxcart hand in hand. Yeli then took the opportunity to talk about the crops.
The two acres of corn at home need watering and weeding. Ye Liang and Ye Wen will come over to work together tomorrow.
With just a few simple words, he completely covered up the impropriety of the situation.
Jiang Ji finished eating the two steamed buns, and Ye Li should also leave with the two little ones. However, there are only three days left until Jiang Ji goes home next time, and they will see each other again soon.
After the oxcart left the county town, the sun had already set below the horizon, and it was getting dark.
The three-mile journey was completed in the blink of an eye.
After arriving home, Ye Li first soaked the soybeans.
Just as they were about to go into the kitchen to cook, Jiang Liu arrived, pushing a cart full of wild grass.
Today, she's helping to feed the pigs and chickens.
Lately, her farm work has consisted mainly of watering the crops and weeding, so she brought the weeds she had dug up from the cornfield that day.
Jiang Liu didn't linger; he piled the weeds next to the well, then pushed them onto a cart and left.
Ye Li let the two little ones feed the pigs and chickens. He picked up a small stool, sat in front of the pile of wild grass, and picked out the shepherd's purse and lamb's quarters to prepare some steamed vegetables.
Lunch was too greasy; dinner should be lighter.
At this time of year, shepherd's purse and lamb's quarters are a bit old, so he only picked the tender leaves, filling a large basin with them. After washing them clean, he sprinkled some corn flour on them, stirred them, and then steamed them on a steamer rack.
Dinner was ready in less than fifteen minutes.
Jiangmai and Jiangya had just eaten a steamed bun and weren't very hungry; they were full after eating most of a bowl.
The two went to wash up, but going on a long trip to eat at a banquet was a completely new experience for them.
Even as they squatted by the well brushing their teeth, the two would occasionally exchange a few words, carefully reflecting on their experiences of the day.
In the dimly lit kitchen, only Ye Li remained, slowly chewing on vegetable leaves.
After he finished eating and tidied up the kitchen, the two little ones even took a shower and were ready to go back to their room to sleep.
He locked the courtyard gate, picked up his newly bought bamboo cup, and squatted down by the well to brush his teeth.
The moon has risen.
The cicadas are not chirping at this moment.
And you can't hear any frogs croaking—the Jiang family's courtyard is far from the pond.
Only the occasional bark of a dog drifted from afar, making the yard even quieter.
As he scrolled, he let out a long sigh.
When people have no other source of enjoyment, they really want to be in a relationship.
He misses Jiang Ji...
Money cannot comfort an empty bed.
cannot!
The next day, Ye Liang and Ye Wen arrived very early. Ye Li had just pressed the tofu down when the two of them arrived.
Actually, Ye Li didn't want Ye Wen to come and help. They were newly married and the couple were still very much in love.
Therefore, upon seeing Ye Wen enter, he said, "Second Brother, you really came. I was really worried that Brother Yu would blame me."
Upon hearing this, Ye Wen blushed slightly. He lowered his eyes and avoided looking at Ye Li, explaining, "Big brother works slowly by himself. Rather than dragging it out for a few days, I might as well come over too."
"Brother Yu doesn't blame you."
The pomegranate-red cotton cloth that Li Ge'er gave me yesterday was not only the perfect color, but it also had several split pomegranates embroidered on the side, which had a very auspicious meaning.
Fish Brother loved it so much that after their wedding night, he nestled in his arms and whispered that he wanted to use it to make clothes and handkerchiefs.
He also told him to work hard today and not to slack off.
Seeing her second brother blush, Ye Li knew that the newlyweds had no conflict on this matter.
Relieved, he smiled and said, "It's good that Brother Yu doesn't blame me. Let's have some water and a pancake first, and then we can get out of bed."
Ye Liang and Ye Wen agreed. They had set out in the middle of the night and had been walking for so long that they were indeed hungry and thirsty.
After drinking some water, the two of them picked up their baskets and backpacks and went to work in the fields, also carrying a few flatbreads to eat as they walked.
Weeding in the morning.
I watered the fields in the afternoon.
In the evening, Ye Wen carried tofu puffs and large skewers home, while Ye Liang stayed behind.
The work wasn't finished, and the two families lived far apart. In the past, when the Ye family father and son came to help, they would often stay overnight.
After dinner, Jiang Ya came to the west room to sleep with Ye Li. The little guy was a bit happy, but also a bit reserved.
This is Brother Li's house, Brother Li's kang (heated brick bed).
Unable to sleep, he rolled around on the kang (a heated brick bed) to amuse himself.
When Ye Li entered the room, she saw him lying flat on his back with his legs raised and his little hands holding his toes, looking like a little turtle whose shell had been turned upside down, which was quite adorable.
When he saw Ye Li push the door open and come in, he quickly put down his small hands, propped himself up on the bamboo mat and sat up in one go. Then he crossed his legs, opened his big eyes and greeted Ye Li: "Brother Li".
Ye Li looked at his slightly reserved little face, feeling both sorry for him and amused.
However, most of the time I just think it's cute.
Ever since he transmigrated, the Jiang family's meals have improved.
After two months of supplementation, the little guy's body has become noticeably plumper.
At that moment, he was wearing a pair of shorts and a short-sleeved shirt.
Her chubby arms and calves were exposed, and she sat in a well-behaved posture.
Ye Li was so adorable that she immediately pounced on the kang (a heated brick bed), pulled him into her arms, and kissed him several times.
Jiang Ya giggled as she was kissed, squirming in Ye Li's arms: "Brother Li, it tickles!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Li actually scratched his little belly: "Whose little pig is this? His belly is so round, like a watermelon. Is this watermelon guaranteed to be ripe?"
Jiang Ya laughed even harder, climbed out of his arms, and rolled around on the kang (a heated brick bed).
In the east room next door, Ye Liang heard Jiang Ya's laughter and couldn't help but laugh as well.
Li Ge'er has changed his personality very well!
Ye Wen did not come the next day.
But with Ye Liang by his side, he could finish the rest of the work.
When Ye Liang came over on the third day, he brought a large piece of meat from the tip of his buttock.
There are also some walnuts, black sesame seeds, and rice.
After a quick lunch, Ye Li asked Ye Liang to fry tofu puffs. He brought out a small stove and a small iron pot, preparing to stir-fry black sesame seeds, rice, and walnuts.
Jiang Ji is going home today, and he plans to make some more walnut and black sesame powder.
In addition, we need to make some meat floss.
Making pork floss is actually very simple; first, put the lean pork in a pot and boil it.
After cooking, take the meat out, shred it into thin strips by hand, and then stir-fry the shredded meat in a pan.
When stir-frying, simply season it and keep stirring with chopsticks. This will make the meat fibers fluffy and crumbly. As long as you stir with chopsticks for a long enough, it will be no different from the meat floss sold in the market.
But for food meant for family, Ye Li didn't put in that much effort; it was fine as long as it was roughly the same.
After Ye Liang left with the tofu puffs, he carried the newly made tall stool from Jiang Tong to the well, carefully washed it, and moved it back to the west room once it stopped dripping.
Without taking a break, he went to the mill to grind walnuts and black sesame seeds into powder.
After grinding the grain and making dinner, as darkness fell, a familiar figure finally appeared at the gate of the courtyard.
Jiang Ji is back.
So they set out the meal.
Today, Ye Li used the tenderloin, the part with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, to make twice-cooked pork.
On such a hot day, he didn't really want to eat twice-cooked pork.
This dish tastes greasy no matter how you cook it.
But he was too busy today to cook complicated dishes, so he made twice-cooked pork with extra green beans to balance out the greasiness.
But the three Jiang brothers didn't find this way of eating greasy. The meat was stir-fried until tender, and the green beans absorbed all the oil, making them taste almost as delicious as the meat.
The three of them ate the pancakes with satisfied expressions.
Jiang Mai and Jiang Ya were small and ate little, and Jiang Jiye deliberately slowed down their pace, so the two little ones were full quickly.
Jiang Ji urged them to wash up: "It's getting late, brush your teeth, take a shower, and go to bed."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ya got off the stool, took two steps to his side, hugged his arm with her small hands, and asked, "Big brother, can I sleep with you and Brother Li tonight?"
Jiang Ji: "?"
He stared blankly at Ye Li sitting opposite him.
Before Ye Li could speak, Jiang Ya shook his arm and said, "We still have to call Second Brother! He won't be sleeping alone today if Second Brother isn't here."
"Big brother, how about the four of us sleep together?"
Jiang Ji: "..."
He was genuinely stunned.
His narrow eyes were fixed on Ye Li, pleading for help.
Ye Li suppressed a laugh: "Alright, since Ya-ge'er has said so, then let's sleep together tonight."
Jiang Ji: "?"
Before he could even frown, Jiang Mai came over and grabbed Jiang Ya's little hand: "Ya-ge'er, Sister Liu and Brother Yu don't sleep with Second Uncle and Second Aunt."
"Sister Liu and Brother Yu are older, we're younger." Jiang Ya's big eyes were still looking at Jiang Ji: "Okay, big brother?"
Jiang Ji: "...Okay."
He had already figured out roughly what it was about.
But Ye Li, for some reason, actually agreed.
He couldn't refuse.
But to everyone's surprise, Jiang Mai shook her little head and said seriously, "Brother, I'm already seven years old. Seven-year-olds shouldn't sit together. I'm the younger brother-in-law, how can I sleep with my brother-in-law?"
Ye Li: "..."
He twitched his lips. "Little brat, quite the connoisseur."
He said, "Alright, alright, just for one night, that'll fulfill Ya-ge'er's wish."
The little guy had a good time sleeping with him last time, so he was thinking about the whole family sleeping together.
It's nothing.
That's enough.
Hearing Ye Li's words, Jiang Ji understood what Ye Li meant, so he raised his hand and rubbed Jiang Mai's little head: "That's right, how old are you? You're still a little one. Go wash up with Ya Ge'er."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mai turned to examine Ye Li's expression.
Seeing that Ye Lizhen didn't seem angry, Jiang Ya breathed a sigh of relief and pulled her out of the kitchen.
Actually, he also wanted to sleep with his older brother!
As for my brother-in-law... we can sleep together if we want.
Jiang Ji looked at Ye Li: "Then later..."
"Eat quickly, then play with them for a while and put them to sleep."
Ye Li urged.
Upon hearing this, a smile flashed in Jiang Ji's eyes.
Yes, the two of them can go to the shed.
Unfortunately, the shed was dark, and Ye Li couldn't see what she was doing with her body exposed.
Pity.
The two ate quickly, then cleaned up the kitchen. By the time they finished cleaning, the two little ones had also finished their personal hygiene.
So the two men led them to the west room.
Jiang Ya was overjoyed. After getting on the kang (a heated brick bed), she did somersaults, snuggled in Ye Li's arms for a while, and then climbed into Jiang Ji's arms with both hands and feet, laughing so loudly it could lift the roof off.
Ye Li finally heard the ear-piercing, enchanting voice unique to children of this age in Jiang Ya.
In contrast, Jiangmai was very reserved.
He sat to the side, playing with the large windmill, only glancing at the overly excited Jiang Ya from time to time.
The consequence of excessive excitement was that Jiang Ya refused to sleep.
The two of them went to bed a little later than usual, about half an hour later than usual.
After they fell asleep, Ye Li also started to yawn.
He was tired after a busy day.
"How about we wash up and go to bed?" Jiang Ji asked softly, holding his hand.
"Hmm... Let's take a shower first." Ye Li grasped Jiang Ji's hand in return, then her body went limp and she fell into Jiang Ji's arms.
Jiang Ji chuckled: "Hold me tight."
After saying that, she put one arm around his shoulder and reached behind his knees with the other, easily lifting him up in a princess carry.
Ye Li was delighted, and her drowsiness lessened considerably.
He wrapped his arms around Jiang Ji's neck and whispered in Jiang Ji's ear, "Do you want me to bring the new stool?"
Jiang Ji glanced at the new stool next to the table.
The new stool is deeper than the previous one, but the width hasn't changed much. It only has a backrest and no armrests on either side.
Still suitable for doing the splits and full splits.
However, it's too late today.
He shook his head: "Not tonight."
Ye Li felt a little regretful upon hearing this, but did not insist.
The high stool needs to be paired with a visually appealing element, otherwise the level of stimulation is greatly reduced.
The two went into the small shed, quickly washed each other, and then began to make love.
As night deepened, Jiang Ji didn't dawdle. Just like before, he suspended Ye Li in mid-air and rammed her hard and deep.
After this ordeal, the two were truly exhausted. They quickly washed up, put on their clothes, and went back inside.
Under the oil lamp, the two little ones slept soundly. They smiled at each other and then got onto the kang (a heated brick bed).
Ye Li slept on the innermost side, Jiang Ya next to him, Jiang Mai next to Jiang Ya, and Jiang Ji lay on the outermost side.
Seeing that Ye Li had settled down, Jiang Ji blew out the oil lamp, plunging the room into darkness.
Jiang Ji groped his way to lie down, listening to Jiang Mai's even breathing beside him. After a moment, he turned over and looked into the kang (a heated brick bed).
The window was wide open, and moonlight streamed in, making it possible to vaguely see the three people inside the kang (a heated brick bed).
He watched quietly for a while until fatigue overwhelmed him, then he closed his eyes and let himself drift into a dream.
This time, it wasn't Jiang Dahe who woke him up.
Jiang Dahe deliberately arrived half an hour late. He and Ye Li woke up naturally, and it was almost dawn.
But Jiang Mai and Jiang Ya were still asleep, so the two of them tiptoed out of bed.
After washing up, I started making breakfast.
Breakfast should be light, so Ye Li plans to make rice and pumpkin porridge, and then stir-fry the leftover green beans and meat from last night.
Of course, pancakes and eggs are indispensable.
This breakfast is extremely simple. Once the pumpkin and rice are in the pot, put the lid on, and sit in front of the stove to cook it over a high flame.
Jiang Ji was in charge of tending the fire, while Ye Li found a small basket and put walnut and black sesame powder and two jars of pork floss inside.
Jiang Ji watched his movements with a gaze so tender it could melt water.
For the past ten days, Jiang Ji has been living more comfortably than when his parents were alive.
Every time he eats, he adds a few spoonfuls of walnut and black sesame powder to his bowl.
Thus, the porridge in the kitchen, besides quenching thirst, finally had a second function: to fill the stomach.
As for the pork floss, it's even more amazing.
Turning meat into loose, large chunks, completely obscuring its original shape, must have taken Ye Li a tremendous amount of sweat!
Both of these dishes are more troublesome than the last.
But Ye Li makes two different things.
How could he not be moved?
At this point, Ye Li finished packing the food, counted out some copper coins, and threaded them with thicker hemp thread.
He waved the string of coins at Jiang Ji: "Here, this time I'll give you sixty-six coins."
After saying that, he put the string of coins into his basket.
Jiang Ji was stunned: "Sixty-six coins?"
"Yes, six coins a day, four coins for eggs, and two coins for a high-temperature allowance. Eleven days, that's sixty-six coins."
As Ye Li spoke, she carried a small stool and sat down in front of Jiang Ji.
Seeing Jiang Ji staring blankly at him, his eyes still a little red, he smiled, took Jiang Ji's dusty hand, and said softly, "The twelfth day is Mother's death anniversary. I'll buy the offerings. You can come back on the eleventh day."
These words not only made Jiang Ji's eyes red, but also brought tears to his eyes.
His handsome face showed a complicated expression: "You know?"
"Of course I know about something this big."
The original owner of this body was indeed unaware of the anniversary of Jiang's mother's death.
But Ye Li has fallen for Jiang Ji and plans to live with him, so Jiang's mother is naturally his biological mother.
He asked Jiang Dahe about the specific dates when summer began.
Moreover, the original owner had previously complained to Jiang Ji in front of him that Jiang's father was overestimating himself and was incompetent but still trying to show off.
This is the sin of speech committed by the original owner.
But he inherited everything from the original owner, and in Jiang Ji's view, the blame should be placed on him.
The ceremony of paying respects to the ancestors is considered meeting the parents, and as Jiang Ji's husband, he certainly has to show his attitude.
Therefore, he added, "I was obsessed before and spoke rudely to our father. After we finish paying respects to our mother, I will go to our father's grave to kowtow and admit my mistake."
"Once I admit my mistake, please forget the old me and only remember the one who has changed, okay?"
Her gentle words, though brief, brought tears to Jiang Ji's eyes.
Remembering the anniversary of my mother's death brings a deep sense of emotion.
But Ye Li actually went to her own father's grave to apologize!
Jiang Ji was more shocked than moved.
He never expected that Ye Li would still remember this matter.
In fact, he had seen everything Ye Li had done for him and for their family these past few days.
He no longer intends to dwell on that matter.
No need.
We should look forward.
But now that Ye Li was going to admit her mistake and kowtow, he took a breath, grasped Ye Li's hand in return, and said softly, "Okay, okay. Whatever you say goes."
His Yeli, his husband, what virtue or ability did he have to repay them...?
grateful.
grateful.
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