“What’s there to be tired about? They’re all our own children. Although our parents passed away early, to be honest, my siblings and I have benefited a lot from their legacy over the years. This is the path they paved for us.”
Li Chu said with some emotion.
“Since my siblings and I can enjoy the benefits of our ancestors’ planting of trees so that we can enjoy the shade, then our descendants should rightfully enjoy the benefits as well.”
"So all these years you've not only paved the way for Wenxuan and Wenhui, but also for Jiadong and Jiayuan? Including jobs and houses."
"Of course! Jia Dong and Jia Yuan are both my nephews. If I'm not good to them, who else should I be good to?"
"Sigh, Xiao Chu, your brother-in-law and I don't know what to say."
"Why bother saying anything? It's not that I'm being dramatic, sister, but without you, I don't know how tall the grass would be on my grave by now."
"Go away, what nonsense are you talking about, ptooey ptooey ptooey..."
After spitting, Li Qin glared at her younger brother and reminded him, "Hurry up and spit on me as many times as there are people in the family. After you're done, touch the door frame."
After she finished speaking, she reached out and touched the bellows handle under the large stove next to her; it was made of wood.
Well, Li Chu obediently followed her sister's instructions and vomited several times, then raised her hand and touched the door frame of the kitchen door.
Little Stinky Baby has finally learned a new skill. He can't spit it out yet; he can only make a "poof poof" sound, and he even blows a little bubble along the way. The little guy is so happy that he giggles and laughs, and then he keeps making "poof poof" sounds.
This scene made Li Qin, who was initially a little angry, laugh.
"Don't talk nonsense all day long. I'm your older sister. An elder sister is like a mother. If I don't take care of you, who will?"
"Yes, I am Jia Dong and Jia Yuan's uncle. How can I not take care of them?"
The phrase "eldest sister is like a mother" is perfectly embodied in Li Qin.
If it weren't for his sister's insistence, Li Chu might not exist when he was still an embryo.
After she was born, Li Qin raised her with great care, changing her diapers and feeding her every drop of urine and feces.
Don't forget, she was only a little over ten years old at the time.
Although this Li Chu is not the same Li Chu as before, he has inherited that memory and those feelings, and he can never forget them.
Hearing her brother's words, Li Qin smiled slightly and said nothing more. She lowered her head and continued to look at the medicine pot that had begun to boil, though her eyes were a little moist.
Seeing that his sister was silent, Li Chu sat back down on the stone bench and let Xiao Choubao sit on his lap to play with the dogs.
"Xiao Chu, I've already given the medicine to Qiao Yunduan."
"Thank you for your help, sis."
“What’s the trouble? It’s not appropriate for you to keep going in and out. That little girl doesn’t know how to decoct medicine yet. I’ll teach her tomorrow.”
"OK"
Seeing his great-aunt walk towards the front yard, Little Stinky Baby, who was petting the dog's head, suddenly stretched out his hand, pointed in the direction of the front yard, turned his head to look at his grandfather, and barked twice.
"Let's go for a walk, you and I."
Li Chu stood up while holding the child, then looked down at the dogs.
"You're coming out with us today, second day of the Lunar New Year."
As soon as he called out, one of the dogs immediately ran to the eaves, grabbed a chain, and came running over, waiting for its owner to put it on.
After saying hello to my sister and Li Qiaoyun in the front yard, I went out.
During working hours, there aren't many idle people in the alley. Occasionally, a few people sit at the door chatting, mostly retired elderly men and women. When they see Li Chu carrying the child out, they greet him warmly from afar.
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He had only taken a few steps eastward when a voice called out to him from behind.
"Brother Chu"
"Chen He? What are you doing here instead of going to work?"
"Hey, Brother Chu, you know I'm just drifting through life, I'm not thinking about anything else."
Chen He walked up to the little stinky baby, smiled, and reached out to tease him.
"You came here specifically to see me?"
"I guess so. I heard some rumors outside and came to ask you about it."
“Let’s go then. I just brought the kids out for a walk. Let’s talk as we walk. What kind of rumors could make you come all this way?”
"Brother Chu, then I'll just be frank."
"When did you become so fussy?"
“I heard rumors that Guo Xiangyang’s arrest was a result of your retaliation.”
"Yes, that's right. What's wrong?"
"Well……"
Chen He was completely stunned by such a straightforward admission.
"So he's allowed to falsely accuse me, but I'm not allowed to retaliate?" Li Chu then countered.
"No, no, no, Brother Chu, you should know that's not what I meant. I just think that at this critical juncture, shouldn't you try to eliminate these kinds of comments? Otherwise, it might have some adverse effects on you."
"Border crossing? What border crossing? What negative impacts?"
"Brother, you don't want to tell me that you're unaware that the higher-ups have decided to re-award ranks, do you?"
And also, the meeting is coming up in less than two years, and this meeting is crucial!
Chen He rolled his eyes in exasperation.
"Of course I know, but what does my retaliatory actions against those who slandered me have to do with this?"
"But if such remarks are spread too often, won't it make your superiors think that you are a petty and narrow-minded person?"
Li Chu smiled slightly and raised his left hand to pat Chen He on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, brother. I was just joking with you. Guo Xiangyang's arrest has nothing to do with me. He was the one who broke the law. And it wasn't me who did it. I only found out about it afterward."
"You still don't know?"
"Hmm? What, is there something I should know?"
"He has already been sentenced."
Li Chu was unaware of this situation; he hadn't inquired about it since that incident last year.
When was the verdict handed down?
"It didn't last long, about half a month, but after a bunch of charges, he was sentenced to seven years."
"I really didn't know that, but don't worry, no matter what rumors are circulating outside, they won't affect me much. Thank you for coming all this way to tell me."
"We don't need to be so polite, we're brothers. You're a good friend, and as your brother, I'm proud of you. You'll have something to brag about when you go out, that you know a big shot."
"Haha, hmm, that's really your style."
Chen He's words immediately amused Li Chu. That's just the kind of person he is; he never hides anything from you.
Being with someone like that is very relaxing; you don't have to think about those messy things.
"To be honest, Brother Chu, I was really worried before I came. If you're slow, you'll be slow at everything. But now that you've said this, I'm relieved."
"No matter what happens this time, it's the end for me."
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