In her past life, a friend collected a famous erhu by Master Xu Dahai. It was made of old rosewood and had a handmade soundboard. He also told her about the events that happened when he collected it.
I heard that this instrument originally belonged to a friend of Master Xu Dahai. They had been friends for many years, but the friend was about to leave due to a job transfer.
Master Xu Dahai meticulously crafted a zither and gifted it to a friend; it has very high collectible value.
However, his friend's descendants were unworthy and, when they were short of money, they secretly took out the zither and sold it.
Originally, Liu Zi's friend also liked the instrument, but after learning about the situation, he negotiated with the owner and bought the instrument, intending to give it to the elderly man.
After the old man hugged the zither and cried for a while, he returned it to his friend, saying that if he kept it at home, it might be sold again, so it was better to leave it to someone who truly loved it.
The friend was deeply moved and played a piece called "Erquan Yingyue" for the old man at his bedside before leaving.
After this incident, the two became close friends despite their age difference. Several years later, at the old man's funeral, the friend brought the zither to bid farewell to its former owner who had loved it.
After recounting this, the friend picked up his wine glass and drank a full glass of wine.
She used this incident as material and wrote it into her book, making it one of the most beloved parts of the story among her readers.
After considering it for a moment, Liu Zi decided not to disturb her friend's meeting with the old man, even though she was quite envious of the violin.
Of course, Liu Zi eventually found her own perfect instrument. Although it wasn't as valuable as Teacher Xu Dahai's, she liked its tone and texture. In short, everyone was happy.
Looking at the time, Liu Zi didn't go home; instead, she went to the vegetable market.
There wasn't much fresh produce left at the market at this time, but there was nothing she could do; she had forgotten about it when she came out.
These past two days, the mother and daughter have been too worried about Liu Daqiang to cook, and there's practically nothing left to eat at home.
Liu Zi picked out some relatively fresh vegetables, bought some eggs, and had a chicken killed. There was no fish left, so she would have to come back early tomorrow morning.
When I got home, the house was quiet.
Liu Zi curiously peeked into the room and saw that her mother was asleep next to her father.
Liu's mother hadn't slept well these past two days because she was worried about Liu's father's safety, so they could rest together for a while.
Liu Zi delivered the items to them at their door and then carried the things into the kitchen herself.
She washed the chicken, then threw it into a clay pot, added scallions, ginger, and a few peppercorns, and started simmering chicken soup.
After finishing this, Liu Zi took out some meat from the refrigerator. It wasn't that she didn't want to buy fresh meat, but what was left in the market at this time were all scraps, which were not as good as the frozen meat in her refrigerator at home!
Wash and drain the bok choy, wash and peel the tomatoes, and wash and blanch the green peppers and green beans separately.
She plans to cook four dishes and a soup tonight: scrambled eggs with tomatoes, sliced pork with green peppers, stir-fried bok choy, and stewed green beans with pork.
As for the soup, it's chicken soup. I'll make sure my parents drink a couple more bowls; everyone's been suffering lately.
Just after five o'clock, Liu's mother hurriedly entered the kitchen and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw what Liu Zi had prepared.
"I was sleeping so soundly. Luckily you went to buy groceries, because there's really nothing left in the house," Liu's mother said regretfully.
"Relax, it's okay even if you forget to cook. There's a restaurant right across the street. Just order a couple of dishes. It's not like we can't afford it," Liu Zi comforted her mother.
"Sigh! That's the downside of living in a family compound. You go to a restaurant to buy groceries, and the next thing you know, people are saying you don't know how to manage money. This time, your dad was reported because someone was upset that he could drive a new car, right?" Liu's mother said helplessly.
"Mom, as long as we've done nothing wrong, we have nothing to fear. Let them talk all they want. I can't just let the money I earn sit at home like decorations just because they're gossiping!"
Liu Zi rolled her eyes. She might earn even more in the future. Now that people are jealous, they'll be eating lemons later!
Liu's mother sighed. Of course, they were happy that their daughter was successful, but these gossips were too annoying.
Seeing her mother's furrowed brows and troubled expression, Liu Zi felt uncomfortable as well.
"Mom, why don't you move over there at the end of the year when my house is almost finished?" Liu Zi thought that the house in Tianqiao, plus the courtyard house, would definitely be enough for the family of several people.
"No need, your dad and I are used to living here, don't bother us."
Liu's mother actually had the idea of moving, but she didn't want to tell her daughter. Although she was earning a lot now, she also had a lot of burdens. As her parents, they couldn't help her much, and they didn't want to hold her back!
Liu Zi noticed that her mother's expression was softening, and knowing their concerns, she decided to try to resolve the issue privately on her own.
The two waited until 7 p.m., then woke up Liu's father.
I've slept for almost ten hours already, but I still need to eat first.
Liu Zi served her father a bowl of soup with a large chicken leg in it.
"Try my cooking!" Liu Zi said, putting some food on her father's plate after sitting down.
"You guys eat, I can do it myself."
Although the other party wouldn't let him sleep, he still got enough food, just not as good as what he ate at home.
Liu Daqiang hadn't eaten for two meals and was indeed quite hungry. Seeing the expectant looks in his wife's and daughter's eyes, he decided to eat heartily.
The family of three had been feeling a bit weak these past few days, but now that they were all better, they relaxed and ended up eating too much.
After Liu Zi cleaned up the dishes, she brewed green tea for everyone to help with their digestion.
"Dad, rest for a while before you sleep, so you don't feel uncomfortable."
"Yes, I feel much better now, I've recovered quite a bit," Liu Daqiang reassured Liu Zi.
Hearing this, Liu Zi pulled over a chair from the corner of the living room and sat down opposite Liu Daqiang.
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