"Did you hear that? Do as your sister-in-law says. Do you understand? You're not allowed to eat anything from other people, or I'll break your legs! If you're hungry, eat light vegetables, no staple foods."
Huo's mother slapped Huo Tingjun on the back again.
But then she remembered Wen Xingyue's distress about her son not having enough to eat, so she calmed herself down before speaking again, and casually reminded Wang Ma...
“Wang Ma, you can’t secretly give this boy extra food just because he’s hungry. Otherwise, he’ll have health problems later, and it will be too late then. You can prepare some cucumbers or tomatoes for him.”
"Don't worry, Madam, I understand." Wang Ma noticed the seriousness on Huo's mother's face, and seeing the equally grim expressions on the faces of the others at the table, she knew that this matter might be a bit serious, and nodded solemnly.
"I understand, Mom. I won't eat anymore." Huo Tingjun knew that her mother meant well, so she nodded repeatedly. She even made up her mind that she would have to endure hunger from now on.
His gaze fell on Wen Xingyue, who was happily eating again. "Thank you, sister-in-law."
His voice was soft, but sincere.
I am truly grateful to her. Although I know that I will be in trouble in the future, I am afraid that my parents will be in trouble because of me, and my brother will be left alone and helpless.
...
"Hahaha--"
After dinner, it was still early. Wen Xingyue had taken a nap all afternoon, but she wasn't sleepy at all. She sat on the sofa in the living room downstairs watching TV.
She had only been in this world for a short time and was incredibly curious about everything, such as television. When she heard a sound coming from a large box, Wen Xingyue was startled, but after Huo Tingxiao explained that it was a television, she became extremely curious.
Seeing her curiosity, Huo Tingjun eagerly turned on the TV and put something for her to watch.
Mr. and Mrs. Huo stayed with them for a while before going upstairs to sleep. At this time, only Wen Xingyue, Huo Tingxiao, and Huo Tingjun, who was being stubborn and refusing to sleep, were left in the living room downstairs.
It's 1986 now, and color TVs are already available. The Huo family has also upgraded to one, and the variety of shows that can be played on TV is gradually increasing. Wen Xingyue is simply overwhelmed by the choices.
"Sister-in-law, let me tell you, this Sun Wukong is hilarious..."
Huo Tingjun sat down next to Wen Xingyue. After she spoke up for him, all the misunderstandings between them had vanished, according to Huo Tingjun.
Huo Tingjun is now extremely fond of Wen Xingyue. Knowing that Wen Xingyue is new and doesn't understand the human world, he takes the initiative to explain things to her.
They are watching Journey to the West now.
"Eating sunflower seeds can make you thirsty, so eat some fruit instead."
Huo Tingxiao looked at the people laughing on the sofa and felt a little helpless. He used a fork to pick up a piece of watermelon from the fruit that Wang Ma had cut and handed it to Wen Xingyue.
It's summer now, so let the watermelon cool in well water for a while, then take it out and it'll be nice and refreshing.
"Mmm, delicious."
The cool, sweet taste made Wen Xingyue squint her eyes comfortably, like a lazy cat, cute and languid.
"Big brother, big brother, I want one too." Hearing the commotion beside him, Huo Tingjun kept his eyes glued to the TV and kept muttering to himself.
"Take it yourself."
What I received was Huo Tingxiao's cold voice.
Does he think he's some delicate little peach blossom spirit?
"Okay, sister-in-law, sister-in-law, look, look, the fairy is coming out..."
Huo Tingjun didn't notice anything amiss and reached for a large slice of watermelon from the coffee table to eat.
As for the small pieces that were cut up, oh, those belong to his sister-in-law, not for him to eat, otherwise he would be getting a slap from his brother.
"Where? Where? Which one is the fairy?"
Wen Xingyue's eyes widened instantly, staring intently at the TV, her cheeks puffed out, forgetting to chew, completely absorbed in her work.
She had initially thought there were real fairies, and was quite startled, thinking that there were fairies in the human world besides herself.
Later, after Little Fatty explained it to me, I realized that the fairies inside were fake, played by humans, and I breathed a sigh of relief.
However, I was also a little disappointed.
She thought she might encounter another fairy.
"That one, the one who's good-looking."
Even though Huo Tingjun had watched Journey to the West countless times, he never got tired of it. He held a watermelon in one hand and excitedly pointed at the beautiful women appearing in the show with the other.
Wen Xingyue followed his gaze and noticed the beautiful woman who had just appeared.
Hehe, our fairies are so beautiful, and the little peach blossom fairy is beautiful too.
Seeing the beautiful woman she wanted, Wen Xingyue chuckled and chewed happily, even though she knew it was a human in the role, the fairy in the play was still so beautiful.
She's pretty too.
Wen Xingyue thought to herself with a smug smile.
Her childish words made the two Huo brothers laugh.
"Alright, it's getting late, you should go to sleep."
After another episode finished airing, Huo Tingxiao looked up at Huo Tingjun, who seemed to be enjoying the show, and gestured for him to look at the clock hanging in the living room, which showed that it was already past nine o'clock.
He usually goes to bed at 8:30 because he has to go to school.
Today was a holiday, and Wen Xingyue was watching with great interest, so having him with her would make it more lively. We allowed him to watch for an extra half hour.
"Big brother... okay."
Huo Tingjun was engrossed in watching, but when he met his elder brother's calm and unquestionable gaze, he could only swallow his words and agree.
"Sister-in-law, I'll go with you to see it again tomorrow. Let me tell you, there are other really good movies too."
Huo Tingjun reluctantly said goodbye to Wen Xingyue.
"Okay, okay, let's watch it together tomorrow and eat something delicious together."
The new episode had already started, and Wen Xingyue couldn't take her eyes off it, nodding rapidly.
After having dinner and watching TV together, the two have established a friendly friendship.
"Then I'll be going now, sister-in-law."
Well, his sister-in-law didn't understand his meaning and didn't plead with his brother to let him stay. His sister-in-law, who was a peach blossom spirit, was not as smart as the ones on TV. Huo Tingjun sighed and, under his brother's increasingly cold gaze, got off the sofa and left, looking back every few steps.
Her mother loved reading, her father loved reading newspapers, and her brother was often away from home. Even when he was home, he didn't like watching TV, so no one watched TV with her. Now, she had finally met someone who could watch TV with her and discuss things excitedly. Huo Tingjun was incredibly excited.
Previously, "Wen Xingyue" would only make a huge fuss at home, so much so that he couldn't watch TV in peace.
"Your sister-in-law won't run away, go to sleep."
Huo Tingxiao could easily see the intense reluctance in his younger brother's eyes, and he sighed.
His family is busy and doesn't have much time to spend with him. Now that he's met someone with similar interests, he's probably incredibly excited.
"Um."
Huo Tingjun thought about it and nodded. Anyway, his sister-in-law wouldn't run away, so he could watch the same thing with her tomorrow.
After Huo Tingjun left, only Huo Tingxiao and Wen Xingyue remained in the living room.
The quiet living room was filled with the sound of the television and Wen Xingyue's silvery laughter.
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