Upon arriving at the gate of the compound, Auntie looked at the endless checks and inquiries, and couldn't help but click her tongue inwardly. "These are all important people living here. Their entry and exit are so strictly controlled. I'll have to be more careful about what I say in the future."
Soon they arrived at the Han family's courtyard, where Lin Xiaoxiao and Bai Hehua were waiting for her.
Bai Hehua had already tidied up a small room for her aunt to stay in, and helped her put down her luggage. She offered her a drink of water and some snacks, but her aunt, who couldn't sit still, found a rag and started cleaning her own room first.
Not only did she clean her own room, she also wiped down the entire house inside and out.
There weren't many cluttered things in the house. The white lotus flowers had already arranged everything neatly, so cleaning was a breeze. Just wipe off the dust, and the whole house was clean and tidy.
Lin Xiaoxiao and Bai Hehua tried to stop her once, but seeing that her aunt insisted, they let her have her way. She was too heavy to go out and do things, but the design work at the factory couldn't be neglected. So many people were waiting to make a living, and she couldn't just quit.
Bai Hehua then took small scissors and children's clothes, trimming the loose threads and rubbing away any stiffened parts to soften the fabric and prevent it from irritating the child's delicate skin.
My aunt was very efficient; in no time, she had cleaned the living room and kitchen area until they were sparkling clean. She had just poured out the water in the basin and hadn't even rested for two minutes when she asked Bai Hehua, who was studying the children's clothes, "Hehua, what do you want to eat tonight? I'll start preparing. With so many mouths to feed, I don't know how to cook, and I have no idea what to do."
Upon hearing this, Bai Hehua immediately put down what she was holding. "That's easy. I'll cook with you for the next two days, and I'll show you where some things are."
As Bai Hehua spoke, she first showed her aunt the large noodles and other similar items. Next to the kitchen was a small room containing three pieces of cured meat, some dried bamboo shoots, dried mushrooms, and other dried goods.
There were also some other things that Han Chengjun brought this time, including dried sea fish, dried shrimp, and even dried abalone and small shrimp.
Things have been alright lately. Lin Xiaoxiao is heavily pregnant and has no excuse to go out. The amount of food we keep at home is relatively small. In the past, we never lacked food at all.
With a large family, Bai Hehua always buys extra vegetables, including meat. However, meat doesn't keep for long in this weather, so it's mostly kept hanging in the well.
Following the white lotus flower to find the location, my aunt saw a large pork rib in the basket inside the well, at least two pounds of three-layered meat. Two loofahs were used as a dividing line around the meat, and there was also half a watermelon and quite a few tomatoes next to it.
Judging from what Bai Hehua said, all this meat and food will have to be eaten within the next two days.
Goodness, the Han family's standard of living is very different from theirs. They eat meat once a week, which is considered quite good in that area, while the Han family eats several pounds of meat every two days.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. In their family, so many people receive salaries, they own their own house, and they have plenty of clothes. It's normal for them to spend more money on food.
My aunt just sighed, without feeling jealousy. She thought it was because the other person was capable, while her family didn't have that ability or luck. What was the point of being jealous or resentful? Soon, she focused on cooking.
Lin Xiaoxiao spent the whole afternoon working on the design prototypes for five outfits. In fact, the styles were all borrowed from later eras. She simply combined them with the characteristics of this era and modified the styles and colors accordingly.
Hearing the noise outside, he figured Han Qiushi would be back soon.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Li Qiutang and Han Qiulin.
Li Qiutang also brought over a lot of fruit, saying it was for her baby at home.
These fruits cost Li Qiutang a lot of money. Pregnant women need to eat more fruit, so these were the gifts she chose.
Looking at all the fruit, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't help but say, "You should have just come in person, why did you bring fruit?"
"I already told them I was going to take this fruit; I can't eat that much by myself," Li Qiutang said with a smile.
"My mouth doesn't cost much money now."
Lin Xiaoxiao smiled and accepted the things: "Then I won't stand on ceremony with you."
"Don't mention it!" Li Qiutang said happily, glancing at Lin Xiaoxiao's belly: "It seems bigger than before."
"He's grown quite a bit in this time." Lin Xiaoxiao and Li Qiutang hadn't seen each other for a while. Since that incident, Li Qiutang had completely severed ties with her father. During that period, Li Qiutang had given her father a good beating.
This made Mr. Li completely afraid of his eldest daughter.
Even after warning his father to behave himself, Li Qiutang was still worried about causing trouble for the Han family, so he deliberately kept his distance from them, only spending time with Han Qiulin secretly when he was being persistent.
The remaining members of the Han family rarely encountered Li Qiutang, so much so that Lin Xiaoxiao hadn't been able to give Li Qiutang the thank-you gift she wanted until a week ago when Lin Xiaoxiao went to the hospital for a check-up and the two bumped into each other.
As everyone's lives returned to normal, Li Qiutang gradually spent more time with Han Qiulin and asked him to convey her regards to Lin Xiaoxiao and apologize to her family.
Seeing that his family didn't reject Li Qiutang, Han Qiulin started to have a plan. He wanted to invite Li Qiutang to his house for a meal to see how everyone treated her.
To be honest, Han Qiulin really liked Li Qiutang.
Li Qiutang has her own charm. She is good-looking, decisive and generous, doesn't play tricks, and knows how to be tactful. The Han family is also well aware of Li Qiutang's situation recently and has not made things difficult for her. They have even expressed their appreciation for her.
Their relationship has earned the approval of their families.
Li Qiutang was an orphan, and in a way, she was a pitiful child. Bai Hehua would often have Han Qiulin bring her to their home for meals.
Li Qiutang would come over for a meal every week or two.
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