Every time Wei Hanzhou came back, the first thing he did was to talk to Wei Lao San and Li. However, today, he found that not only was his mother not so enthusiastic, but his father also seemed not to want to pay attention to him.
He had just gone over and said a few words to him when his father left.
When he came back, he was holding a few bamboo sticks in his hands.
Wei Hanzhou was a smart man. He looked at the bamboo sticks at home, the pile of hawthorns in the house, and the sugar that was very precious in the past but was now placed outside, and gradually understood.
Are you making candied haws at home?
Do you want to eat it yourself?
Is that too much?
Wei Laosan and Li were busy, and Liu Tangxi was embroidering flowers. Wei Hanzhou looked at them and didn't ask any more questions. He went to the study to read.
By the time dinner came, there were four dishes and a soup on the table, which looked no different from the meals we had during the Chinese New Year.
Wei Hanzhou was very puzzled. With his understanding of his parents, this shouldn't be the case. In the past, they would only eat delicious food during the Chinese New Year, and would moderate their spending on other days. Moreover, his parents were saving money now, so they probably wouldn't be too generous with food.
Liu Tangxi was the one cooking today. Since Wei Hanzhou had returned, Li specifically asked her to cook more.
Seeing Wei Hanzhou eating slowly, Liu Tangxi felt a little jealous.
Wei Hanzhou was sixteen when he left last time, and the family had not yet started to save money. Now two months have passed, and he has made a lot of money from selling candied haws, and the quality of the meals at home has gradually improved.
Wei Hanzhou was lucky, as he never encountered the time when his family was having difficulty tightening their belts.
It's really enviable.
However, Liu Tangxi was also very happy.
For her, eating well is more important than anything else.
She made big bone soup today, it was really delicious.
Delicious!
Liu Tangxi drank three bowls.
It was the first time for Wei Hanzhou to drink bone soup.
"Third brother, you haven't had it yet, right? Your wife has been making it for hours. It's really delicious. Come and try it." Seeing her son staring at the soup in a daze, Li urged him quickly.
"Yeah." Wei Hanzhou responded.
After taking a sip, Wei Hanzhou had to admit that Liu Tangxi's cooking was indeed delicious. No matter what the ingredients were, they all seemed to become delicious in her hands.
After dinner, Wei Hanzhou's previous guess was confirmed.
Because Wei Lao San talked about how much money he earned that day.
"Today is a market day, and there are many people. I sold all 100 strings. After removing the sugar, hawthorns, etc., I made nearly 30 cents. Recently, more and more people come to buy candied haws, and many of them are regular customers. I think I can make more."
Hearing this number, Wei Hanzhou's icy face melted a little, revealing a look of surprise.
Wei Lao San looked at his son's expression and said, "Dad almost forgot, Lao San, you still don't know?"
Wei Hanzhou nodded.
Then, Wei Lao San began to explain with a smile.
"Not long after the Chinese New Year, our family started selling candied haws." Wei Lao San told his son in detail how they started selling it and how they did it.
This candied haws is really profitable, Wei Lao San explained in detail. Although the others participated in the whole process, they did not show any impatience after hearing Wei Lao San's explanation, and they listened to it again happily.
"...Last month we made five or six hundred coins. Your mother and I went to the town every day to sell, and we only worked for noon. Although your eldest and second brothers made more than us, they had to work all day. All in all, they made more than your eldest and second brothers."
Wei Lao San's tone was very proud.
He and Li were old and not very strong, so apart from working in the fields, looking after the apple orchard, and growing vegetables behind the house, they didn't have any other skills.
Although they had some money, it was earned by the whole family from selling food and apples.
But now, he and Li were the only ones selling candied haws, and they earned the money themselves, so the feeling was naturally different from before.
I feel like I am finally useful now, no longer relying on my son to support me in my old age.
"To be honest, this matter is still thanks to your wife." Finally, Wei Lao San said the most important point.
To be honest, when Wei Hanzhou guessed that the family was going to sell Tanghulu in the afternoon, he thought of this. Although no one told him, he didn't know why, but he always felt that it was related to Liu Tangxi.
Just when he heard his father telling the whole story, he felt something was strange. Now when he heard his father say this, Wei Hanzhou knew what was strange.
No one in my family knows how to make Tanghulu. To be more precise, the ones we make are not as delicious as those sold outside. Since we can't make them delicious, there are people selling Tanghulu in the town, but how can they compare with those who are familiar with it and sell so much and make so much money?
"Your wife has her own secret recipe. The hawthorn tastes average, but after your wife makes it, it tastes better than other people's. Even your mother, who can't eat sour food, likes to eat a few every day." Wei Lao San said with a smile.
A secret recipe?
Wei Hanzhou thought about it in his heart.
I'm afraid it's her magical ability.
Although he already had a guess in his mind, Wei Hanzhou did not point it out.
"Dad, you're too kind. I didn't do anything. I just boiled sugar and dipped it in sugar. If we talk about hard work, you and mom are the hardest-working. The weather is so cold, and we have to go to the town every day to sell candied haws, and we stay there for half a day. I, your daughter-in-law, feel unworthy of the five cents I get every day." Liu Tangxi said politely.
To be honest, she really felt that she did nothing. It felt like she was busy for no more than two quarters of an hour every day. Not only did she get money, but she also got to eat delicious food.
However, seeing how happy Li and Wei Lao San were, she also felt very happy.
When people around her are in a good mood, her mood will also be affected.
Like the three elder brothers who lived frugally before, the atmosphere of worry really makes people feel uncomfortable.
"What nonsense are you talking about? If it weren't for your secret recipe, our family wouldn't be able to make so much money. I heard that there are people selling candied haws in Wangjia Village. They go to the town to sell them, and they sell them from door to door, but they can't sell so much in a day. Only you can make such sour hawthorns taste good." Li said with a smile.
Her family has the best business. No other candied haws seller in the town can do as well as hers. Li feels this very clearly.
Everyone says that Tanghulu is delicious.
But Li knew very well why Tanghulu was so delicious.
The sack of hawthorns from the Chinese New Year was eaten up, and the hawthorns she is using now are all bought by her. Although they are good hawthorns, they are too sour for her. She can only eat them after her daughter-in-law processes them.
If the daughter-in-law had offered to sell the items herself and keep half of the money, it would have been reasonable. But the daughter-in-law gave all these to the old couple, so they should be grateful.
Wei Hanzhou raised his head and looked towards Liu Tangxi, his eyes filled with deep meaning.
Liu Tangxi looked at Wei Hanzhou's meaningful eyes, and while no one was paying attention, she glared at him fiercely.
This bastard, when he came back he looked at her with such strange eyes, as if he wanted to see through her.
Who is she doing this for? It's all for his exam. Not only is he not grateful to her, but he also doubts her every day!
Dog man, protect your balls!
"You're too polite, mother. My husband is going to take part in the autumn imperial examination this year, and I, as his daughter-in-law, can't help much. I can only try to save more money to pay for his travel expenses." Liu Tangxi said in a high-sounding manner.
After saying this, he looked at Wei Hanzhou with affection.
She just wanted to point it out, highlight her contribution, let Wei Hanzhou feel her favor, and make the uncomfortable person become Wei Hanzhou.
Sure enough, Li's eyes moved to her son and said, "You are thoughtful. The third son will definitely appreciate what you have done."
Wei Lao San also said something in public, "Be good to your wife in the future."
Wei Hanzhou stared at Liu Tangxi for a moment, then stood up and bowed to her: "My wife, I will never forget your kindness."
Liu Tangxi was startled by Wei Hanzhou's serious look.
"You...you should speak properly." After saying that, she quickly added, "Well, my husband is too polite."
After that, the family talked for a while and then everyone dispersed.
Wei Hanzhou went to the study to read, while Liu Tangxi returned to his room.
After washing up, Liu Tangxi began to make the bed.
She had been sleeping alone for the past two months and had gotten used to it. Moreover, Wei Hanzhou's pillow and quilt were placed in the cupboard, not outside.
Liu Tangxi placed his pillow in the middle and spread out the new quilt that Li had made earlier.
Now that the weather is getting warmer, it's a bit hot to cover two quilts, so she dried the one she used before, put it away, and kept the new one. This one is thicker, and when the weather gets warmer after some time, she will put it away and cover the previous one.
After spreading the floor, Liu Tangxi planned to lock the door.
However, just as her hand touched the wooden latch, she suddenly remembered that Wei Hanzhou had returned and she was not alone at home now.
Liu Tangxi looked back at the bed and fell into deep thought.
During the Chinese New Year, she slept in the same bed with Wei Hanzhou.
So what now?
Liu Tangxi was in deep entanglement.
It was too cold before, and she was afraid that Wei Hanzhou would catch a cold, and the chair was not in the room. But now, the weather is getting warmer, and the chair is back. Is it not appropriate to let Wei Hanzhou sleep on the bed?
But after all, this bed belongs to Wei Hanzhou, and she has always been the one occupying it.
After thinking for a long time, Liu Tangxi decided to throw the question to Wei Hanzhou, and she would pretend not to remember this incident for the time being.
It doesn’t matter whether Wei Hanzhou sleeps on the bed or somewhere else, it’s up to him.
After knowing each other for more than half a year, she had some understanding of Wei Hanzhou's character. Although his face was often cold, he was not a bad person.
Besides, if Wei Hanzhou really wanted to do something to her, they were in the same room, and it wouldn't make much difference whether he slept on the bed or on the cabinet.
Besides, they had already slept in the same bed, and apart from Wei Hanzhou occasionally pressing on her hair, there was no inconvenience.
After making the decision, Liu Tangxi lay down on the bed.
After a while, she quietly moved the pillow a little further inward.
After moving it, I felt it was too obvious, so I moved it back.
Now, after repeating this several times, in the silence, she heard the sound of the study door opening.
In an instant, Liu Tangxi didn't dare to move. He closed his eyes and lay flat on the bed.
Soon, Wei Hanzhou came back. After washing up, Wei Hanzhou went to the cupboard to get a quilt.
Liu Tangxi had closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep for too long. She really couldn't hold it in any longer, so she quietly opened her eyes a little and secretly watched Wei Hanzhou's movements.
Wei Hanzhou took out the quilt and pillow, then turned around and walked towards the bed without any hesitation.
After walking over, he put these things on the bed, then picked up the pillow on the quilt and looked up at Liu Tangxi.
Liu Tangxi thought Wei Hanzhou would hesitate for a moment, or he would make his own "bed" by himself with cabinets and chairs as before. But he didn't pause at all, and his movements were very natural.
It was as if he had always slept in this bed.
But if you think about it carefully, this is originally someone else's bed.
At this moment, Liu Tangxi couldn't explain what he felt in his heart.
Seems a little nervous, but also a little happy.
After staring at each other for a long time, Wei Hanzhou spoke first: "Madam, can you move a little inside?"
Liu Tangxi didn't expect that Wei Hanzhou looked at her to wait for her to go inside. She felt a little embarrassed and her face turned slightly red. She moved the pillow slightly inside, just as she had done many times before.
Watching Liu Tangxi's movements, Wei Hanzhou naturally placed his big red pillow on Liu Tangxi's side.
Then he spread out his quilt and spread it on the bed.
Quickly he put out the candle and lay down on the bed.
Liu Tangxi's mood, which had been calm for two months, seemed to be disturbed again. The familiar nervous feeling came back, and her heartbeat seemed to start uncontrollably.
Noticing the change in himself, Liu Tangxi covered his chest and forced himself to calm down, then closed his eyes and fell asleep quickly.
However, I don’t know if it’s because I was too nervous or because I drank two extra bowls of soup at night, but I felt the urge to pee before I felt sleepy.
Although the weather today is a little warmer than during the Chinese New Year period, it is still chilly in spring. It is extremely cold at night and it is very dark outside, making it very inconvenient to go to the restroom.
Of course, the most inconvenient thing was that Wei Hanzhou was lying outside her. If she wanted to go to the toilet, she had to go over him.
This is very embarrassing.
After thinking about it, Liu Tangxi felt that it would be better for him to fall asleep quickly. Once he fell asleep, he might not want to go to the toilet.
However, after a quarter of an hour, the sleepiness became less and less, but the urge to urinate became stronger and stronger.
After struggling for a long time and becoming increasingly unable to hold it back, Liu Tangxi finally made up her mind.
It's just going to the toilet, what's so embarrassing about it?
Everyone eats grains and cereals, and everyone goes to the toilet.
Wei Hanzhou will know if he knows.
Thinking of this, Liu Tangxi opened his eyes and sat up from the bed. Then, he took the clothes placed on the side and put them on carefully.
After putting on her clothes, she glanced at the man lying beside her.
She hadn't heard any movement from Wei Hanzhou just now, maybe he had already fallen asleep. As long as she moved more gently and stepped over him carefully, he would not notice.
Wei Hanzhou was originally reciting the book he had read today in his mind, and he also heard the sound of Liu Tangxi tossing and turning. Now he saw her get up, and he felt a little surprised.
Could it be that...
Is it because he slept on his side?
Thinking of this, Wei Hanzhou's face darkened a little and his eyes suddenly opened.
Liu Tangxi didn't know that Wei Hanzhou had opened his eyes. In the darkness, she only noticed that Wei Hanzhou was motionless and couldn't see his face clearly.
After taking a look at Wei Hanzhou, Liu Tangxi estimated Wei Hanzhou's position. Then, she stretched out her hand and tried to feel Wei Hanzhou's position. For the first time, she didn't estimate Wei Hanzhou's position correctly and seemed to press Wei Hanzhou. She was so scared that she quickly retracted her hand.
But Wei Hanzhou didn't react at all.
Liu Tangxi was even more certain that Wei Hanzhou was already asleep, and he felt much more relaxed.
She stretched out her hand again and felt for the location. Then, she lowered her body a little and moved it a little further out.
Finally, her other hand reached for the bed.
At this moment, her two hands were on both sides of Wei Hanzhou. Because Wei Hanzhou was broad and the quilt was thick, it looked like Liu Tangxi was hugging him. In fact, Liu Tangxi was afraid of touching Wei Hanzhou, so her two arms were trembling.
Liu Tangxi didn't hesitate and stepped over.
Just when she thought she was about to succeed and was about to get out of bed, a cold voice rang out.
"What are you doing?"
In the darkness, Wei Hanzhou's voice seemed a little colder than before, and even seemed to echo.
Liu Tangxi was startled when he suddenly heard Wei Hanzhou's voice. His body trembled, and his elbows could no longer support him. They went limp and he fell on him.
Although there was a quilt between the two of them, she then heard the sound of her heartbeat like a drum, again and again, fast and loud.
Liu Tangxi's mind was in a panic. For a moment, she couldn't tell whether the voice was Wei Hanzhou's or hers.
At this embarrassing moment, an idea suddenly popped into her mind.
Should she be glad that she was lying on Wei Hanzhou's chest instead of his face, otherwise the two of them would have kissed each other.
I don't know why, but thinking about it this way, the awkward feeling at this moment is alleviated a little.
Even so, she still didn't know how to deal with the situation.
After an unknown amount of time, a slightly hoarse voice sounded: "Throw yourself into my arms?"
Hearing these four words, Liu Tangxi suddenly came to his senses and struggled to sit up from Wei Hanzhou's body.
The four words just now were spoken very softly, and there seemed to be a hint of teasing in the voice.
Liu Tangxi got furious when she noticed that Wei Hanzhou seemed to be in a good mood and even wanted to tease her.
Compared with the accusation of "throwing oneself into someone's arms", going to the toilet doesn't seem so embarrassing.
Thinking of this, Liu Tangxi sat astride Wei Hanzhou, looked at the direction of his head, and said condescendingly: "Don't think too much! I just wanted to go to the toilet, and you were sleeping outside and blocking my way. If you hadn't scared me, I wouldn't have done this."
Wei Hanzhou said nothing.
Liu Tangxi didn't want to wait for his answer. After she finished speaking, she got off Wei Hanzhou quickly, found a pair of shoes accurately, walked quickly to the door of the room in her slippers, pulled the bolt, and ran towards the toilet.
Wei Hanzhou, lying on the bed, closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
After going to the toilet, Liu Tangxi calmed down. She walked out of the toilet and walked a little slower. After a few steps, she suddenly realized something was wrong. In the moonlight, she looked down and saw that she was wearing Wei Hanzhou's shoes.
The awkward moment that had just disappeared returned again.
This time it was embarrassing from head to toe.
She really is...
However, thinking that Wei Hanzhou was still lying on the bed and probably didn't know that he was wearing his shoes, he didn't seem so embarrassed anymore.
Moreover, when she thought about how she wore Wei Hanzhou's shoes to go to the toilet, she suddenly felt like she had taken revenge on him, and her mood instantly improved.
Liu Tangxi went back in a very good mood. This time she was quick and nimble, and found the right position. She turned over in an instant, lay down in her own position, and fell asleep quickly.
Wei Hanzhou kept his eyes open and fell asleep after a long time.
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