Chapter 14 It smells so good, it'll make your mouth water!
This was the first time Lu Zheng had ever seen a woman act coquettishly towards him, and he immediately lost his composure. The words that were on the tip of his tongue just wouldn't come out.
He hurriedly grabbed the meat and strode forward with his head down, his steps much larger than usual, as if a monster capable of swallowing people was following behind him.
Er Ya blinked, puzzled, and asked, "Daddy, why didn't you wait for Aunt Xia?"
Lu Zheng lied and said, "It's very hot today, and the meat will spoil easily if left out for too long. I need to hurry back and soak the meat in cold water."
As soon as food was mentioned, Er Ya's attention was instantly diverted.
She licked her lips and asked, "Dad, can we eat tonight?"
I ate only corn rice all day today, without touching a single speck of meat. How wonderful it would be if I could have a hearty meal of meat right now!
"Eat, meat is bought to be eaten, isn't it?" Xia Qianqian's voice came from behind the two of them.
"Aunt Xia is so kind!" Er Ya couldn't help but cheer with joy when she heard that she could eat meat that night.
Hearing her cheerful voice, Daya came out of the house, looked at her younger sister, and pretended to scold her, "You're naughty again."
Er Ya wasn't afraid of her sister's scolding. She grabbed Da Ya's hand and eagerly told her sister everything about Xia Qianqian buying meat.
Xia Qianqian said with a smile, "There are a few big bone sticks here. They'll make the kids stronger. Let's make them for dinner tonight."
Lu Zheng looked at Xia Qianqian with gentle eyes, nodded and said, "Go and rest, I'll take care of it."
His gaze fell on Xia Qianqian's dress, and upon seeing the blood on it, his entire demeanor turned fierce: "Who bullied you!"
Xia Qianqian felt a little embarrassed and turned around: "It's pig's blood, I'm going to change my clothes."
"Who is Zhu Xue?" Looking at her slightly reproachful expression, Lu Zheng wanted to ask but dared not.
Just then, Er Ya's laughter was heard: "Daddy's so silly, it's pig's blood!"
Lu Zheng: ······
Okay, he's being silly, but it's worth it to hear Er Ya's laughter.
He put on an apron and soaked the pork bones in water, preparing to stew them in a large pot later.
Xia Qianqian came out with her dirty clothes and saw Lu Zheng sitting on the ground, pulling a large bone out of the water. From this angle, his broad and muscular shoulders were particularly attractive.
Xia Qianqian felt a surge of heat rise from the bottom of her heart, quickly spreading to her cheeks, making her face flush like a ripe apple. She hurriedly stuffed her dress into the large wooden tub, but her eyes were still secretly glancing at Lu Zheng.
Hearing the sound, Lu Zheng turned around and looked.
Xia Qianqian was wearing a white short-sleeved top and a light blue skirt. The top seemed tailor-made for her, perfectly showcasing her alluring curves.
Her beautiful hair was tied up in a high ponytail, swaying gently with her subtle movements, like a fairy dancing in the air, exuding endless youthful vitality.
Lu Zheng watched her washing clothes, soap bubbles playfully landing on her pretty, flower-like face.
Everything was so beautiful.
He always felt that Xia Qianqian didn't belong here.
Such a good girl should stay in the city and enjoy life, instead of suffering in the countryside with me. I need to find an opportunity to persuade her to go back to the city.
Xia Qianqian was unaware that Lu Zheng wanted to send her back to the city. After she finished washing her clothes, she called Daya and Erya into the house.
Daya held her sister's hand tightly, her eyes filled with wariness as she looked at Xia Qianqian.
Although she didn't believe what Liu Xiao'e said, it never hurts to be cautious. Especially since her younger sister had a sharp tongue and might offend someone at any time. If Aunt Xia secretly tried to trip her up, she would have to protect her sister.
Xia Qianqian didn't notice the sisters' expressions and instead started rummaging through her suitcase.
After searching for a while, and breaking out in a light sweat, I finally found the small bag containing the hair accessory.
"Come here!" She beckoned to the two children with a gentle smile on her face. "Here are two pearl flowers for you. You can choose which one you want."
Er Ya had never seen such beautiful beaded flowers before. In front of these beaded flowers, the colorful rubber bands that she usually treasured instantly became as dull and lackluster as the ugly duckling.
She reached out her little hand and grabbed both beads, staring at them intently, finding them incredibly beautiful no matter how she looked at them.
"Auntie, can I have both of these?" Er Ya looked at Xia Qianqian with bright eyes.
Before Xia Qianqian could speak, Da Ya hurriedly interjected, "I don't really like this anyway, but if you like it, you can have it."
As Da Ya spoke, she tried her best to make her gaze seem indifferent as she looked away from the beaded flowers.
Seeing her reaction, Xia Qianqian understood that Daya must also like the beaded flower. She was just saying that to avoid giving her sister a bad impression.
"You said it yourself, so they're all mine!" Er Ya was overjoyed when she heard this, and happily held the pearl hairpin to her head to measure it.
"If you want to wear any of them, just tell me and I'll lend them to you," Er Ya said generously to Da Ya after she had had her fill of showing off.
After listening to Er Ya's words, Xia Qianqian understood Er Ya's personality. It was probably because she lacked such exquisite things since childhood, so she subconsciously wanted to possess everything, and was only willing to share it after she was satisfied.
Ultimately, he's just a child who lacks a sense of security.
The thought of the comments saying that the child would starve to death filled Xia Qianqian with pity, and she no longer had any thoughts of blaming her.
Girls should be pampered and spoiled. I'm good at this, so I'll let her take care of me from now on.
Of course, she wouldn't let Daya feel ignored.
After a moment's thought, Xia Qianqian took out a fountain pen and said to Daya with a smile, "Daya, Auntie noticed that you don't seem to like beaded flowers very much. How about I give you this fountain pen? You're at the age where you're studying, so it'll be just what you need."
Da Ya was taken aback when Xia Qianqian suddenly gave her such a valuable gift. She was stunned at first, then quickly waved her hand to decline, saying, "Auntie, this is too valuable, I can't accept it."
Xia Qianqian saw the joy in her eyes and smiled as she placed the pen into her arms.
Er Ya thanked Xia Qianqian sweetly, and then, as if afraid that she would change her mind, she pulled Da Ya and ran away.
[The female lead's move was truly brilliant; she won over the two sisters in one fell swoop! These two sisters are good children; they will definitely take good care of her in the future.]
Xia Qianqian looked at the comments on the screen and gently shook her head. She had no intention of winning over the two children; she simply wanted to be good to them.
She stood up, intending to pack her suitcase, when suddenly she smelled a delicious aroma. The scent was incredibly enticing, and her stomach, which hadn't felt hungry before, began to rumble.
Meanwhile, the aroma wafted further and further away, making Liu Xiao'e and Huang Zhaodi so tempted they almost cried.
"Mom, that woman actually made Brother Lu cook big bones for her! You have to think of something right now, or she'll definitely steal Brother Lu away!"
Seeing her daughter so anxious, Liu Xiao'e gritted her teeth and said to her, "Mom has another idea!"
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