Qing Xuanzi came out of the kitchen, holding an apron in her hand, and said with a smile, "Jiaobao had a lot of fun today. She was able to use chopsticks to pick up beans and put them into patterns. That's really amazing."
He had been paying close attention to Rong Jiaojiao, perhaps because his initial demonstration as her mentor had an effect. She had been using chopsticks to pick up beans and create the picture without ever using her fingers.
This beautiful girl was someone he had taught; Qing Xuanzi's tone was full of pride.
Fu Ya put Rong Jiaojiao down and let her explain the patterns herself. Rong Jiaojiao ran to the table, pointed at the patterns, and said earnestly, "Mommy, this is a white person, this is a little hair, and a penis..."
As Fu Ya listened to her introduction, her eyes were filled with pride. She hadn't expected her daughter to be so creative.
She knelt down, took Rong Jiaojiao's little hand, and said, "Baby, you're so amazing."
She picked up Rong Jiaojiao and said, "Brother, thank you for raising Jiaojiao so well!"
Qing Xuanzi waved his hand: "As her master, isn't it my duty to teach her diligently? There's no need for such polite words."
"By the way, why are you getting off work so late today? Are you eating here?"
Fu Ya looked at Rong Jiaojiao reluctantly and said, "No, Brother Qingxuan, a patient came late today. I already get off work late, and if I go home late again, those two boys, Zhigao and Zhiyuan, will worry."
Qing Xuanzi nodded: "Alright, I'll heat up some more braised meat, you can take it back!"
Fu Ya nodded: "Thank you, Brother Qingxuan."
She didn't mince words, since she didn't know who owed whom between her family and Qing Xuanzi anyway.
Qing Xuanzi returned to the kitchen, and Fu Ya followed, carrying Rong Jiaojiao. She asked, "Brother Qing Xuan, I came here after get off work yesterday, but the door was still locked, so I didn't come in. When did you guys get back?"
Hearing her words, Qing Xuanzi didn't know that Rong Lianhu hadn't told her last night that it was he who had called Rong Lianhu away in the middle of the night. He said, "It's a bit late. I didn't arrive until after dark."
Fu Ya said "Oh": "That's really unfortunate. Even Hu went out on an emergency mission last night and doesn't know when he'll be home."
Qing Xuanzi had no answer to this. He put the meat into an earthenware pot, put a heat-preserving talisman on it, and then gave her some steamed buns, saying, "Give this to the child when you get back tonight. Don't be stingy and ruin the child's health."
Fu Ya didn't say she was going to take Rong Jiaojiao home. The road was cold, and she would have to dig her up early the next morning and bring her here. No matter how much she missed her, she didn't want Jiaojiao to suffer like this.
She put Rong Jiaojiao down and said, "Jiaobao, how about Mom comes to see you again after get off work tomorrow?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "Mommy, be good, baby, be good!"
Fu Ya didn't know what she meant by "Mommy, be good," but she still nodded: "Okay, Mommy, be good, baby, be good!"
After spending some more time with her daughter, she stood up, picked up the earthenware pot and steamed buns prepared by Qing Xuanzi, went out to put on her coat, and rode her bicycle home.
Before leaving, Qing Xuanzi said, "Isn't it a holiday now? Let those two boys come to town tomorrow to play with their sister."
Fu Ya felt that Qing Xuanzi was indirectly supplementing the children's nutrition, and agreed, "Thank you, Brother Qing Xuan. I'll bring them over when I go to work tomorrow."
Although Qing Xuanzi also had this idea, he wanted the three siblings to develop a closer relationship so that they wouldn't become estranged and Jiao Bao wouldn't be welcomed when she returned home.
As soon as Fu Ya left, Qing Xuanzi took Rong Jiaojiao out for dinner. Upon seeing the braised rabbit meat, the little girl excitedly exclaimed, "Youyou, Qi Youyou!"
Qing Xuanzi chuckled and placed a calf between her legs, while he himself ate heartily, enjoying the meal immensely.
In the family compound, Rong Zhigao and Rong Zhiyuan had already gone to the canteen to get their meals and were keeping them warm on a small stove. They were worried that Fu Ya might have an accident because of the slippery roads in the snow, and they kept looking towards the door.
When Rong Zhiyuan looked out the door for what seemed like the umpteenth time, he finally spotted a figure riding a bicycle on the snow-covered road.
Rong Zhiyuan called out loudly, "Mom, is that you?"
Hearing the call, Fu Ya quickened her pace, pushed her bicycle through the gate, and called out loudly, "It's me, Zhiyuan, don't worry."
When Rong Zhigao heard the commotion, he quickly ran out of the house. He was relieved to see his mother return safely.
He took the bicycle from Fu Ya and said, "Mom, why are you so late? We were all worried about you."
Fu Ya took off her hat, brushed the snowflakes off her clothes, and said with a smile, "The hospital was a bit busy today, which made things a little late. Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine."
Rong Zhiyuan took the earthenware pot and steamed buns from Fu Ya and said, "Mom, come inside and warm up. I'll go get you a cup of hot tea."
Fu Ya nodded, went into the house, and saw the food warming on the stove, which filled her heart with warmth.
She took off her coat, sat by the stove, and said, "Your Uncle Qingxuan brought me braised pork and steamed buns today, so please eat more."
Upon hearing this, Rong Zhiyuan focused his attention on the words "Uncle Qingxuan" and asked with delight, "Mom, Uncle Qingxuan and my sister are back, right?"
Seeing that he was happy, Fu Ya smiled and replied, "Yes, your Uncle Qingxuan brought your little sister back. He also said that he wants me to take you to play with your little sister tomorrow. Do you want to go?"
Rong Zhigao placed the hot tea on the table and said, "Yes, of course I'll go. There are some things I don't understand in my martial arts practice, and I'd like to ask Uncle Qingxuan to teach me."
Rong Zhiyuan also said, "I miss my sister, so I left her a lot of candy."
Fu Ya took the hot tea that Rong Zhigao handed her, took a sip, and felt much warmer.
She looked at her two sons with eyes full of satisfaction: "Okay, I'll take you there first thing tomorrow morning," and then added, "Zhigao, take the meat out of the clay pot and eat it."
Rong Zhigao nodded, scooped the braised meat from the earthenware pot into a plate, and placed it on the small stove. Only then did the three of them begin to eat.
The next day, before dawn, Rong Zhigao woke up his younger brother. Seeing that Fu Ya hadn't gotten up yet, the two of them practiced boxing in the yard while waiting for Fu Ya.
When Fu Ya got up, both of them had already practiced until their bodies were warm and had taken off their thick cotton-padded coats.
Fu Ya heated up the food and ate with her two sons before heading to town.
Along the way, Rong Zhigao and Rong Zhiyuan were very excited, chattering excitedly about what they would do after seeing their sister.
Rong Zhiyuan couldn't wait to take out the candy he had hidden in his pocket and give it to his younger sister.
Rong Zhigao touched the two wooden carvings in his schoolbag. This time, they were no longer in the shape of puppies, but in the shape of his younger sister, although others might not be able to tell that they were his younger sister.
Fu Ya couldn't help but smile as she looked at her two sons' excited expressions.
I know that the two children's longing and anticipation for their younger sister comes from the bottom of their hearts.
She said softly, "Wait for me in town today, and I'll pick you up after get off work tonight."
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