In the afternoon, at Xu Feng's suggestion, the group went to Xingqing Park.
Late October is the season when chrysanthemums are in full bloom, and all kinds of flowers in the park are vying to open.
Xiao Jincheng asked the park's photographer to take pictures of them as a memento.
Seeing that they were standing straight, as if taking ID photos, Jiang Xiaoli shouted to the photographer to stop.
"Come on, listen to my instructions, let's adjust our posture!"
After adjusting our poses, we took a few natural group photos together.
She then pulled Xiao Muyu up, making her raise her arm above her head to form half a heart shape, saying, "Keep it up, smile!"
She stood smiling beside him and added the other half of the heart, saying, "Master, hurry up and take the picture!"
"Click," and the photo of the two little girls making a heart shape with their hands was taken.
In the end, the five of them took more than ten photos. Taking photos in the park is expensive; even the ones that can be taken immediately cost 15 yuan each.
Li Guizhi negotiated a price of 10 yuan per photo with the photographer, and then selected several identical photos to be printed, spending a total of 240 yuan.
The photographer was overjoyed to have met such a big customer. "Great, you guys go play in the park. The photos will be developed when you come out, and you can pick them up when you leave."
The group strolled along the park's paths to Xingqing Lake.
Two years ago, the sewage treatment of Xingqing Lake was completed. Now, the lake is sparkling and clear, and you can see the scenery reflected on the surface: red and yellow trees, and playful fish. It is a sight that makes people feel relaxed and happy.
Jiang Xiaoli pointed to the small boats beside the dock on the shore, "Shall we rent a boat and go boating on the lake?"
Xiao Jincheng volunteered to refuse the boatman who offered to help row and instead did it himself.
The small boat glided to the center of the lake, a gentle breeze blowing, making it very pleasant.
Xiao Muyu couldn't help but discuss with Jiang Xiaoli, "Xiaoli, do you think Emperor Xuanzong of Tang used to go boating and having fun here with his concubines and ministers?"
Jiang Xiaoli also became interested, "That's right, Xingqing Palace was where Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Yuhuan lived for a long time. Maybe they really did come here for a boat ride."
Xiao Jincheng got tired of rowing and put down the oars. "Now that you mention it, I really get that feeling. Emperor Xuanzong of Tang must have had someone rowing for him."
"Haha." Xu Feng couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "I told you to show off and paddle by yourself. Now it's too late to complain about being tired!"
"Not tired at all, how could rowing for my wife be tiring!" Xiao Jincheng comforted his wife, taking her hand in his.
Xu Feng's face flushed instantly, and she slapped his hand away, saying, "You're never serious!"
Her movements caused the boat to rock slightly, and Xiao Jincheng quickly grabbed the oar to adjust the balance. "You can't use violence on the lake, but you can do whatever you want on land."
Jiang Xiaoli burst out laughing, "Uncle Xiao, you'd better watch out and be kneeling on a washboard when you get home today!"
Xiao Jincheng rowed the boat towards the shore, saying, "Little Pear, would my family have something like this? I would have thrown it away long ago!"
"Haha, it's alright, I'll give Auntie another good idea later!"
“Little Pear, we’re on the same side, have you forgotten?” Xiao Jincheng said, displeased.
Xiao Muyu immediately responded, "Dad, you've miscalculated. She's just stirring up trouble!"
The group chatted and laughed as they returned to shore, strolled around the park for a while, and then went back to retrieve the photos.
Looking at her daughter's funny expression in the photo, Li Guizhi exclaimed, "Haha, we were all taking pictures properly, what kind of weird expression is that!"
Jiang Xiaoli giggled as she looked at a photo of Xiao Muyu's uncontrollable facial expression, which she had made amused by her. She replied, "Mom, don't you think taking photos like this is much more interesting?"
Xiao Muyu leaned closer to her and saw the photo. She reached out to snatch it and destroy the evidence.
Jiang Xiaoli reacted quickly, hiding behind Xu Feng. "Auntie, look at Xiaoyu's expression, isn't it funny!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Feng looked at the photo and burst into tears of laughter. "Xiao Yu, we must treasure this photo."
Seeing this, Xiao Muyu had no choice but to pout and look unhappy.
Jiang Xiaoli linked arms with her and shared another photo with her, "This one is really beautiful!"
She was holding the picture of the two of them making a heart shape with their hands, and Xiao Muyu's expression softened a bit. "How many copies of this were printed?"
"Two copies, take them, one for each of us."
Seeing that the two girls had made up again, Xiao Jincheng smiled and said, "Let's go out and play more often in the future, and take more photos so that you can have some memories when you grow up."
Xu Feng nodded repeatedly, "That's right, you guys change so much every year. I feel like Xiaoyu is still so young, but in the blink of an eye she's already in high school."
"Yes, time really flies," Li Guizhi couldn't help but sigh. "If Xiaoli's dad were here too, that would be wonderful."
Xiao Jincheng patted Jiang Xiaoli on the shoulder, "Sister-in-law, Xiaoli is doing so well now. If Brother Weimin were here, he would be proud of Xiaoli too."
Li Guizhi looked at her daughter and nodded with satisfaction, "Yes, yes, yes."
Jiang Xiaoli shook her head smugly, "Gentlemen, can we go home now? I bet my pig's trotters at home miss me!"
Xiao Jincheng laughed heartily, "Haha, yes, yes, I was a boatman just now, and I'm hungry too. Let's go back and eat!"
Back home, Li Guizhi brought out a large pot of braised dishes, and the house was immediately filled with a fragrant aroma.
Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but swallow, "Oh my god, this smells so good!"
Xu Feng placed a pig's trotter on each of their plates, saying, "Eat slowly, there's still a big pot left!"
Jiang Xiaoli raised her hand, "Mom, I want a bowl of rice. This broth is the perfect accompaniment to rice!"
"You sure know how to eat!" Li Guizhi said with a smile as she served rice to the group.
Having experienced overeating at lunch, everyone was very restrained at dinner.
After the meal, Xiao Jincheng sipped his tea and sighed, "Life is so comfortable!"
After Xu Feng helped Li Guizhi tidy up the kitchen, she said, "Sister-in-law, shall we go to the fabric market tomorrow to pick out some fabric to make bed sheets and duvet covers? I want to change some of them when we move to our new house."
Li Guizhi nodded in agreement, “Okay, I don’t have much to do during the day anyway. The weather is getting cooler, and I’d like to buy some more cotton to make two new quilts and mattresses.”
Jiang Xiaoli suddenly remembered something, "Mom, I request that the sheets be changed to fitted sheets!"
“Sheet metal sheet? What does that mean?” Li Guizhi had never heard of such a thing before.
She blinked and explained to the two mothers, "A fitted sheet is a sheet with elastic sewn around the edge. You just slip it over the mattress when you need it, so no matter how much you roll around in bed, the sheet won't move!"
Xu Feng imagined it for a moment, "Wouldn't it be completely bare, with the bed frame exposed?"
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "The beds in our new house are all quite nice, so it's fine if they're showing."
Li Guizhi thought it was just a matter of adding an elastic band, "Okay, I'll get the fabric and do it for you later."
Xiao Muyu was very interested in this. "My bed sheets often slip off while I'm sleeping. Mom, I want one of these fitted sheets too."
Xu Feng nodded in agreement, "Okay, I'll go with your aunt to buy fabric tomorrow and make the same ones for you two when we get back."
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