On the way back, I stopped at the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some fruit and vegetables. I could save the eggs to make breakfast for Xia Xiaoli the next day.
When Xia Xiaoli got home from get off work in the evening, she was so tired that she lay down on the bed. Being a nurse is really tiring, but it's a very fulfilling time.
"You're tired. After you've eaten, I'll boil some water for you to take a bath. Get some rest early tonight." Li Qingming brought in the dishes and, holding a towel, Ning Jinggan walked to the bedside to wipe Xia Xiaoli's hands.
"I'm so tired. The next few days will be just as tiring. Luckily, tomorrow is Sunday, so those of us who came to study can rest tomorrow." Xia Xiaoli let Li Qingming wipe her hands and looked up at him.
"That's perfect. I can get a good night's sleep tomorrow, and then go out for a walk in the afternoon, buy some new clothes, and eat out before coming back." No job is easy; being tired is normal.
“Okay, where shall we go tomorrow?” Xia Xiaoli asked Li Qingming.
"Where do you want to go?" Li Qingming didn't have anywhere in mind; he could only go wherever Xia Xiaoli wanted to go. He would accompany her wherever she wanted to go.
"I don't want to go anywhere. I just want to get a good night's sleep, preferably all day long." Xia Xiaoli just wanted to sleep.
"Okay, then you go to sleep, I'll cook for you at home."
Li Qingming was suspicious of Xia Xiaoli, then said, "I'll borrow a book to read tomorrow, and I'll cook for you when it's time."
After wiping Xia Xiaoli's hands, he placed the towel by the basin, walked to the bedside, and helped Xia Xiaoli up.
Xia Xiaoli was completely limp, too exhausted to move.
"You have no idea how many patients were injured today. Aunt Wen has been in the operating room all day and hasn't come out. Lu He has been learning from her. Lu He is a very quick learner and can now assist Aunt Wen. I heard that she is about to start preparing her study materials. These days, she has been accompanying Aunt Wen to rural areas for consultations. She can tell the cause of these diseases even from simple cases at home. I still have a long time to learn."
Xia Xiaoli, who was pulled up by Li Qingming, felt frustrated because she was learning too slowly.
“Lu He already has a foundation. She has been studying for almost two years, so she will definitely be faster than you. Don’t worry, you can ask her for help after Lu He has learned it. Let’s eat first.” Li Qingming helped Xia Xiaoli sit down at the tea table.
Li Qingming ladled her a bowl of soup and reminded her, "Be careful, it's hot."
"Uh-huh."
Xia Xiaoli scooped up a spoonful, blew on it a few times, and drank it directly.
It was really hot. Xia Xiaoli didn't want to spit it out, so she swallowed it directly, and her throat and stomach felt a burning sensation.
Xia Xiaoli closed her eyes because she was burned.
"Want some warm water?" Li Qingming immediately poured Xia Xiaoli a glass of water that had cooled down.
Xia Xiaoli took a small sip to relieve the discomfort.
Li Qingming moved Xia Xiaoli's soup in front of him and sighed, "I simmered this soup for three hours, why are you in such a hurry!"
Hold the spoon and swirl it back and forth to let the hot water evaporate.
Xia Xiaoli was burned and dared not speak out after suffering the consequences.
Li Qingming blew on the soup several times to make sure it was cool enough before handing it to Xia Xiaoli.
"Be careful, it's hot," Li Qingming warned her like a parent.
"I know." Xia Xiaoli scooped up a spoonful, blew on it several times, and then drank it.
Xia Xiaoli could see how good Li Qingming was to her. Whether it was out of guilt or a desire to make amends, it was good that they lived such a respectful life together.
At least Li Qingming respects her like an older brother and doesn't restrict her freedom, which is much better than many people who still prioritize their own individualism.
After dinner, Xia Xiaoli and Li Qingming took on the task of washing the dishes together.
"You can go and rest. Take a break, and I'll bring the hot water over to you when it's ready," Li Qingming said to Xia Xiaoli with concern as she looked at her and said that she was going to help him wash the dishes.
"It's okay, I'll shower with you." Xia Xiaoli said this directly to Li Qingming, a statement that seemed somewhat ambiguous.
However, Xia Xiaoli pretended not to change her expression and continued washing the dishes.
Li Qingming reached out and grabbed Xia Xiaoli's hand, rinsing it clean under the tap.
"You should go and rest first. You've had a long day at work!" Li Qingming didn't want Xia Xiaoli, a girl, to do so much work. "Mom said that if a girl is eager to do the work, there will be even more work waiting for you, you know?"
Xia Xiaoli stared at Li Qingming; his actions pleased her greatly.
"I'll give you an extra point!" Xia Xiaoli whispered to Li Qingming.
Li Qingming raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, "So what reward are you going to give me?"
"What reward do you want?" Xia Xiaoli asked. Before Li Qingming could answer, someone came over, and Xia Xiaoli shyly went back to her room.
Looking at Xia Xiaoli's expression just now, Li Qingming recalled what the old man had said, and it seemed to be true.
A slight smile appeared on Li Qingming's lips.
The hot water was ready soon, and Li Qingming took it to the bathroom for Xia Xiaoli to wash.
In the sweltering summer, Li Qingming likes to take cold showers.
After Xia Xiaoli finished washing up, she washed her hair, dried it with a towel, and said to Li Qingming, "I'm done washing up, you can go wash up now."
"Okay, I'll go in a bit." Li Qingming nodded.
Li Qingming took more than ten minutes to wash before coming out. He even brought soap from home.
After taking a shower, I started washing clothes and hanging them to dry on the balcony.
Xia Xiaoli lay on the bed, fanning herself with a fan, staring at the ceiling. Recalling Li Qingming's gaze and tone of voice just now, Xia Xiaoli couldn't help but let her mind wander. She shyly reached out and covered her eyes.
This made her so shy.
Just as she let go, Li Qingming walked in from outside, wearing only a pair of pants, and met her gaze.
Xia Xiaoli noticed his perfectly sculpted abs, and water droplets trickled down the lines of his abdominal muscles.
Realizing what was happening too late, Xia Xiaoli immediately covered her eyes with a fan.
Seeing Xia Xiaoli's reaction, Li Qingming said, "We're husband and wife. I've always dressed like this at home. What are you shy about?"
Although on the surface, Li Qingming was also trying to see if Xia Xiaoli would be offended by this statement.
Upon hearing Li Qingming's words, Xia Xiaoli removed her hand and stared at Li Qingming shyly.
Li Qingming lay down, snatched the fan from Xia Xiaoli, and said, "Shall I help you?"
Xia Xiaoli lay flat on her back. Her pajamas were a dress, which she made herself and had never worn before. She only bought it from the silky fabric she saw in Beijing, thinking it would be more refreshing to wear in the summer. Before, when she stayed at someone else's house, she didn't dare to wear it, mainly because she needed to go to the toilet at night.
She didn't know why, but she inexplicably put it on today.
Li Qingming lay on his side on the table, supporting his head with one hand while fanning Xia Xiaoli.
Xia Xiaoli lay flat for a long time before looking at Li Qingming.
"Xiaoli, if you're not sleepy, let's do something else?" Li Qingming had been holding back for a long time. He remembered what the old man had said during the day: boys should take the initiative.
"What are you doing?" Xia Xiaoli asked, indicating that she didn't understand.
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