Chapter 144 Yu Songchuan urgently needs to borrow a watch to wear...
Yu Songchuan was in a hurry to borrow a watch, so he wandered around outside for a bit before wanting to go home. Yu Jiajia wanted to eat candied hawthorn, but Yu Songchuan wasn't in a rush anymore and said he'd eat the candied hawthorn first.
Winter and candied hawthorn berries are a perfect match!
Snowflakes began to fall again, and soon it became heavy. After a while, Cheng Xiuying came quickly over with an umbrella tucked under her elbow. She opened the umbrella and held it for Yu Jiajia, then brushed the snow off Yu Jiajia's clothes and hat.
Yu Jiajia: "Thank you, Mom! You're so kind!" She also took out a candied hawthorn from her pocket and handed it to Cheng Xiuying, "Mom, I brought this for you."
Actually, she hadn't planned to bring any candied hawthorns to anyone; she and Yu Songchuan each ate two! Yu Songchuan had almost finished his second one, while Yu Jiajia hadn't even finished her first.
But since Cheng Xiuying came to pick her up, this candied hawthorn must have been brought to Cheng Xiuying.
When Cheng Xiuying learned that she had brought her some candied hawthorns, she was delighted, thinking that the candied hawthorns were delicious with their sweet and sour taste.
Yu Songchuan, of course, didn't have an umbrella; he just followed beside him.
He was used to it. At any time and in any place, Cheng Xiuying always favored her fourth sister. If her second and third sisters were around, Cheng Xiuying would also favor them a little. She treated all her brothers basically the same.
When the three of them arrived at the foot of the residential compound, Cheng Xiuying closed her umbrella and shook off a layer of snow.
Yu Jiajia raised her hand and brushed the snowflakes off Cheng Xiuying's shoulder, then snuggled close to Cheng Xiuying and said, "If it weren't for Mom, I would have been soaked to the bone like Songchuan."
Yu Songchuan wasn't wearing a hat either, just a thin cotton-padded coat covered in snowflakes. He walked under the eaves, shook himself, wiped his hair, and was clean.
After arriving home, I stomped the snow off my shoes at the door before entering the warm and cozy house.
The room was filled with the sweet aroma of sweet potatoes and chestnuts. Grandma Yu was eating roasted chestnuts by the stove when Yu Jiajia came over and said, "Grandma, let me try some."
Grandma Yu fed Yu Jiajia the peeled chestnuts; they were hot and sweet, and smelled so good.
Yu Jiajia took off her hat, scarf, and gloves, and also took off her thick cotton-padded coat. After washing her hands, she sat by the stove and ate roasted sweet potatoes.
Yu Songchuan winked at Yu Jiajia, his face showing both anxiety and anticipation.
Yu Jiajia almost forgot, hahaha. After finishing her roasted sweet potato, she led Yu Songchuan into the house.
She took out her jewelry box, which contained various small pieces of jewelry. The top layer contained seven watches, all of which belonged to Yu Jiajia. Some she bought herself, but most were gifts from others.
Yu Songchuan was stunned. "My God! So many watches!"
Yu Jiajia picked out a watch that was more suitable for men and handed it to Yu Songchuan: "Is this one okay?"
Yu Songchuan was almost moved to tears. He took the watch and solemnly put it on his wrist. "It's so beautiful! Thank you, Fourth Sister, you're my best Fourth Sister!"
That evening at dinner, Yu Songchuan rolled up his sleeves high and practically flaunted his watch in front of everyone when picking up food. Anyone who couldn't see his watch must be blind.
Cheng Xiuying raised her eyebrows: "Isn't this Sibao's? You've been lying to your fourth sister again?"
Yu Songchuan said smugly, "My fourth sister lent me this."
Yu Jiajia nodded: "Yes, I borrowed it."
Cheng Xiuying: "How long?"
Yu Songchuan: "...It's been a while."
Cheng Xiuying: "What about the interest?"
Yu Songchuan originally planned to borrow it for four years and then repay his fourth sister with a new watch, but the one he had was at least 99% new, so it was practically a new watch!
Two pieces, please.
He needs to find a wealthier wife who can afford three watches at once; he'll wear one, and the other two will be given to his fourth sister.
Yu Jiajia smiled and said, "I've already made plans with Songchuan, thank you, Mom."
Cheng Xiuying patted Yu Jiajia's hair, "You're so easy to talk to." She then warned Yu Songchuan, "Remember how good your fourth sister is to you, don't forget her."
Yu Songchuan: "Of course! I love Fourth Sister the most."
Since Yu Jiamin and He Yuanzheng started dating, He Yuanzheng has been appearing at the Yu family home more and more often, and even brought a light blue bicycle as a gift for Yu Jiamin.
The handlebars and seat were covered with matching woolen covers.
Yu Jiamin was delighted; she would soon be a car owner herself, and it was a very beautiful women's bicycle.
Cheng Xiuying was in a great mood as she cut the lamb leg that He Yuanzheng had brought, already planning how to eat it. Winter is the perfect time for hot pot!
The bones of the lamb leg were removed and placed on a coal stove to make soup. The lamb meat was left outside to freeze slightly before being sliced. Tofu, mushrooms, potatoes, radishes, and various green vegetables were also prepared.
In Qingshan County today, vegetables are still available even in winter!
Several communes have set up greenhouses to grow fruits and vegetables, but the prices are much higher in winter.
Yu Jiajia and Yu Songchuan huddled together peeling garlic, then raised their wrists to check their watches. "It's only six o'clock, and it's already pitch black outside."
Yu Jiajia laughed heartily, "Wow, the watch is so beautiful!"
Yu Songchuan laughed heartily, "It's really good-looking."
Lu Chenzhou arrived just before dinner. Cheng Xiuying warmly welcomed him in, even using a towel to brush the snowflakes off him and urging him to quickly go inside and take off his coat. "Chenzhou, why did you bring so much stuff? Did you come back today?"
Lu Chenzhou handed the roast chicken and braised pig's head he was carrying to Cheng Xiuying, "Yes, they'll arrive in Qingshan County this afternoon." He then pointed to the two packages in his right hand and said, "These are New Year's gifts my mother brought for Jiajia."
Previously, the gifts were sent directly to Yu Jiajia without going through Lu Chenzhou. This time, Lu Chenzhou went to Beijing on a business trip, so Shen Wangshu asked him to bring the New Year's gifts back.
Cheng Xiuying couldn't stop smiling. "Oh my, your mother is so good to Sibao. Quickly put him in Sibao's room."
Shen Wangshu would send things to Yu Jiajia several times a year and write letters every few days. This autumn, he even came to Qingshan County specifically to visit Yu Jiajia.
Yu Jiajia took Shen Wangshu for two or three days to stroll around the mountain, where they had fun activities, ate delicious food, and even stayed on the mountain for two days.
Cheng Xiuying was very happy. She now almost regarded Lu Chenzhou as her son-in-law. Since Shen Wangshu liked Yu Jiajia so much, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law would definitely be very harmonious in the future!
Of course, it doesn't matter if Si Bao's mother-in-law is not good. If anyone dares to bully Si Bao, she will definitely teach them a lesson.
Yu Jiajia looked at the package expectantly, wondering what Aunt Shu had brought her this time! After Lu Chenzhou put the package in the bedroom, she couldn't wait to open it.
However, the gifts from Shen Wangshu can only be viewed separately, as they may contain some private items.
Shen Wangshu would make her very beautiful pajamas and underwear!
expect!
Yu Jiajia looked at Lu Chenzhou, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "So what did you bring me?"
Lu Chenzhou pointed to the beige box and said, "I didn't know what you liked, so I just bought a little bit of everything I saw. I hope you like it."
Yu Jiajia: "Can I open it and take a look?"
Lu Chenzhou felt inexplicably nervous. He opened the beige leather suitcase, which was neatly filled with various snacks, hair clips, hair ornaments, hats, scarves, and other small treats. He took out two exquisite boxes and opened one of them. "I think this watch is very beautiful. Do you like it?"
He became even more nervous at this point.
Giving a watch as a gift is different.
When he was preparing the gift, he hesitated several times, but still bought the watch.
Yu Jiajia was surprised that Lu Chenzhou would buy her a watch. In the past year, Lu Chenzhou had spent almost all his time with Yu Jiajia except for work, but he had not done anything out of line, just like a brother who doted on his younger sister.
Yu Jiajia didn't look at her watch. She stared intently at Lu Chenzhou, who was holding the watch, and chuckled, "Lu Chenzhou, put it on for me."
To put on the new watch, she naturally had to first take off the one she was wearing on her wrist.
Lu Chenzhou almost held his breath as he reverently reached out to untie the watch strap on her wrist. It was a simple action, yet it felt incredibly heavy. His fingertips trembled almost imperceptibly, and every tiny movement became exceptionally slow.
The room was so quiet that only their breathing could be heard. The noise of the living room was completely shut out. In this tranquility, Yu Jiajia could clearly hear his pounding heartbeat and see his slightly trembling fingers.
Such a feast for the eyes.
She suddenly leaned forward and gently pressed her soft lips to his forehead.
For a moment, Lu Chenzhou froze. He slowly raised his eyes, his gaze falling on her full, rosy lips, as if he was a beat late in realizing that she had kissed him.
A surge of heat rushed to his cheeks, spreading all the way to his ears. His Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and he murmured hoarsely, "Jiajia."
The voice was deep and husky, the eyes alluring, with an indescribable seduction: "Can...we kiss you one more time?"
Yu Jiajia tiptoed, and this time, her kiss gently landed on the corner of his reddened eye, like a butterfly resting among flowers, fleeting in an instant.
Lu Chenzhou's breathing became erratic.
He used almost all his self-control to suppress the urge to pull her into his arms and kiss her red lips. His fingertips were still trembling, and the metal watch clasp slipped off his fingers several times, the crisp sound particularly clear in the silence.
Yu Jiajia watched him quietly, observing his tense jaw, his bobbing Adam's apple, and his clumsy repetition of the simplest movements.
Such a Lu Chenzhou is truly a feast for the eyes.
He met Yu Jiajia's gaze: "Jiajia, put it on properly."
Yu Jiajia raised her wrist and looked at it for a moment, then looked at Lu Chenzhou: "It's very beautiful, I like it so much."
Lu Chenzhou: "I love it very much." After saying that, he walked to the balcony, opened the door and went out.
The cold wind howled in from outside, so Lu Chenzhou quickly closed the door and locked himself on the balcony.
Despite the cold wind, he remained oblivious to his surroundings. He raised his hand to touch the corner of his eye, his mind filled with the sensation of that touch—soft and sweet.
Yu Jiajia patted her hot cheeks and opened another box. Inside was an exquisite ruby brooch, which was super beautiful and looked very expensive.
A few minutes later, Lu Chenzhou finally came in with a normal expression. "Jiajia, I'll go out first."
Yu Jiajia also went out with them.
Lu Chenzhou really didn't dare to look at Yu Jiajia, afraid that he would blush, but a glance from the corner of his eye still made his heart race.
Outside, Yu Songchuan kept glancing towards his fourth sister's bedroom. It was time to eat, why wasn't she coming out yet?
Cheng Xiuying patted Yu Songchuan on the head: "Go peel the sugarcane."
Life in Qingshan County is so much better now. The supply of non-staple foods has increased by more than half compared to last year. There are also frequent special offers on fruits and meats that don't require coupons. Ordinary families can eat meat once a week, and there is no longer a shortage of oil and meat like in the past.
Even in winter, there is sugarcane, apples, oranges, strawberries, and all kinds of vegetables.
The happiness index has risen sharply.
Yu Songchuan went to peel the sugarcane.
After Lu Chenzhou and Yu Jiajia came out, the Yu family started their meal.
Cheng Xiuying glanced at Yu Jiajia out of the corner of her eye. Her daughter hadn't changed much since she came in; her eyes were still bright and cheerful, and she couldn't discern anything about her. She then looked at Lu Chenzhou, but still couldn't figure him out.
She was a little worried, because the two of them had developed a brother-sister relationship elsewhere.
Everyone mixed their own sauce and ate hot pot around the coal stove, starting with the mutton!
Cheng Xiuying's excellent knife skills allowed her to slice the mutton into very thin slices, which only needed to be cooked in the mutton soup for a few seconds. Once a large plate was finished, each person could scoop up a slice of mutton with their chopsticks, and it would be gone in no time.
The lamb slices coated in a rich sesame sauce were incredibly fragrant.
Cheng Xiuying smiled and poured two more plates of mutton slices into the pot.
After eating five plates of mutton slices, it was time to eat something else. The tofu was very tender, the green radish was very crisp, the mushrooms were very fresh, and the vegetables were all delicious.
Eating a hot pot meal in the dead of winter is truly satisfying.
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