Chapter 54 Asking Auntie
Lu Tingxiao brought the carefully prepared meals to the table one by one. His movements were skillful and steady, and each dish was placed neatly.
Afterwards, he walked gently to Jiang Ruoxi's side, reached out his hand, and gently supported her arm. After she sat down safely, he turned and walked into the house, loudly calling for Mother Lu, Aunt Chen, and Aunt Lan to come for dinner.
Mother Lu walked into the restaurant with brisk steps and caught a glimpse of the tempting sweet and sour fish on the table. The rich aroma instantly penetrated her nose, making the corners of her mouth unconsciously rise, and her face was full of satisfaction.
She smiled and said, "Tingxiao, you are so thoughtful. You know that mom likes this!" After saying that, she sat down in the main seat.
Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan also came in one after another. Aunt Chen muttered as she walked in: "Oh, it looks delicious. Captain Lu's cooking skills are no worse than the chefs in state-owned restaurants!" Aunt Lan smiled and nodded in agreement. Several people sat around the dining table. The warm yellow light poured down, adding a touch of softness to the cozy scene.
Jiang Ruoxi looked at the harmonious scene in front of her, her heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.
Mother Lu gently picked up a piece of fish and put it into her mouth and chewed it carefully. The tender fish meat melted in her mouth, and the sweet and sour taste was just right. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Tingxiao, this sweet and sour fish is so delicious, Xixi, try it!"
Lu Tingxiao picked up a piece of fish, removed the bones, and dipped it in the sweet and sour soup. He then put the fish covered in the soup into Jiang Ruoxi's bowl. His eyes were full of doting as he said softly, "Wife, try it and see if it tastes good. If you like it, I'll make it for you right away if you want to eat it next time!"
Mother Lu watched the interaction between the young couple and smiled from ear to ear. The family started this warm lunch with laughter and a warm atmosphere spread in the house.
After dinner, Lu Tingxiao just stood up to clean up the dishes, but Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan quickly took the lead and gathered the dishes. Their movements were neat and tidy. Soon they took them to the kitchen, washed them, and put them neatly in the cupboard.
Seeing how skillfully they worked, Lu Tingxiao stopped fighting for it and walked to the sofa, sitting next to Lu's mother and starting a casual chat.
The topic inadvertently turned to Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan. Mother Lu sighed slightly and slowly said, "Aunt Chen is from the suburbs of Beijing. Her husband passed away two years ago, leaving her alone. She has only one son. After he got married, the couple was unwilling to support her. Aunt Chen felt wronged and couldn't stand the cowardice, so she wanted to find a job to help others take care of children, so that she could at least have a place to stay. It was also a coincidence that her sister's child worked in our hospital. When she heard that I was looking for someone, she introduced her here. I tried her out at our house for a few days and felt that she was down-to-earth and kind, so I brought her to you."
Lu Tingxiao nodded slightly, and felt a little more sympathy for Aunt Chen's experience. Just as he was about to say something, Mother Lu continued to talk about Aunt Lan, "Your Aunt Lan was sent here by your uncle from Yue's family. Your Aunt Lan's father was the housekeeper of the Wen family in the early years. After your Aunt Lan got married, she moved out of the Wen family. Who would have thought that her husband would unfortunately die during a mission? She has no children, and her life has been very difficult these years. After knowing that Xixi was pregnant, your mother-in-law searched all over the world for someone who could take care of Xixi. Your uncle from Yue's family found out about Aunt Lan's situation, so he sent her here, saying that he knew her well and could use her with confidence!"
Lu Tingxiao couldn't help but sigh at the impermanence of life as he listened to the two's life stories. He raised his eyes and looked towards the kitchen. Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan were talking in low voices, with occasional giggles coming from them. Those smiles were full of cherishment for their current stable life.
He whispered to Mother Lu, "Mom, they both look good now, so let them stay and take care of my wife. If they are not suitable, we can talk about it later. Let them get used to each other first!"
Mother Lu nodded in agreement: "Of course, you two should find one of them to get used to it!"
At this time, Jiang Ruoxi came out of the room with two boxes of snacks in her hands. She smiled and said, "I just found these two boxes of snacks. Mom likes to drink tea. I'll make a pot of tea for her later and let her taste these snacks!"
Lu Tingxiao stood up, took the snacks, and pulled Jiang Ruoxi to sit on the sofa. He said gently, "You are really considerate. Make a pot of tea for mom later and let her try these snacks!"
The family started chatting about family matters again, and the topic gradually turned from the past of Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan to the future education of the children. Laughter and joy echoed in the house, warm and beautiful, as if all the suffering had been dispelled by this warm atmosphere, leaving only full expectations for future life.
Mother Lu had a great time chatting with Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi, their laughter echoing in the house.
After chatting for a while, Mother Lu looked at Jiang Ruoxi with concern, her eyes were gentle but with unquestionable determination: "Xixi, you are pregnant now, you must not get tired, go and rest!" Jiang Ruoxi smiled slightly and responded softly, then, with the support of Lu Tingxiao, slowly walked towards the bedroom.
After Jiang Ruoxi had rested peacefully, Lu Tingxiao leaned over and placed a kiss on her forehead. He looked at his watch and saw that it was getting late. He said goodbye to Mother Lu, gave some instructions to Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan, and then hurried out to work.
At this time, only Mother Lu, Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan were left in the living room.
The three of them sat together. Mother Lu picked up the teacup, took a sip, and was the first to break the silence: "From today on, I'll trouble you two to help take care of our family. Xixi is pregnant, and Tingxiao sometimes goes on missions from time to time, so he can't take care of Xixi. You just need to be more careful!"
Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan waved their hands and said repeatedly: "Aren't you taking care of us just to take care of Ruoxi? Isn't it too polite to thank us?" Then, the three of them talked about trivial matters and the layout of the house.
Mother Lu was in high spirits and suggested, "Let's walk around the house and get familiar with it!"
After that, the three of them stood up and started from the living room, walking through each room in turn.
Wherever they went, Mother Lu would look at it carefully and occasionally offer some small suggestions for decoration.
Unconsciously, they arrived at the yard. Mother Lu looked at the slightly empty yard, frowned slightly, and her eyes fell on the small patch of herbs beside the wall. She couldn't help but say: "It's a pity that this yard is empty, only a few herbs are planted!"
Aunt Chen continued, "Yes, it would be nice if we could grow some vegetables so that we can eat them in the future!"
Auntie Lan also nodded in agreement: "It can be used as a landscape and is also practical. If Ruoxi really likes herbs and flowers, we can set aside a piece of land to grow herbs and flowers!"
Mother Lu's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "When Xixi wakes up, let's ask her how to divide the areas to plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables. If she agrees with our plan, we'll buy some seedlings and plant them in a couple of days!"
The three of them discussed which vegetables to plant and gestured to plan the planting area. Their laughter echoed in the yard for a long time, as if they had already seen the vegetables thriving in the yard in the future.
The warm afternoon sun shone through the gauze curtains and gently fell on Jiang Ruoxi's sleeping face. She woke up slowly, stretched lazily, stood up, tidied her clothes, and walked towards the living room with brisk steps.
Mother Lu had been waiting for a long time. When she saw Jiang Ruoxi, she came over with a smile on her face, took her hand affectionately, and said, "Xixi, you're awake. Come, let's sit down and talk about the yard!"
The two sat down on the sofa, and Mother Lu told Jiang Ruoxi everything about her previous discussion with Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan about the yard planning.
After hearing this, Jiang Ruoxi's eyes sparkled with intelligence, and she enthusiastically shared her ideas: "Mom, I think it's a good idea to plant two rows of herbs near the wall. One row can be planted with mosquito repellents, so we don't have to worry about mosquito bites in the summer; the other row can be planted with some commonly used herbs, so that we can pick them and use them whenever we have a minor ailment!"
Mother Lu nodded continuously, her face full of approval: "This is a good idea, practical and thoughtful!"
Jiang Ruoxi added with great interest: "As for flowers, I want to choose the kind of climbing roses and plant them on the outer wall of the yard.
When the roses climb all over the wall and bloom, they will be especially beautiful. Not only are they beautiful, but they will also protect you from thieves! "Mother Lu clapped her hands and smiled from ear to ear: "She is worthy of being my daughter-in-law. She is so thoughtful. This yard will definitely be as beautiful as a painting in the future! ”
At this time, Aunt Chen and Aunt Lan also came over and expressed their love for this plan.
Aunt Chen smiled and said, "With these flowers and herbs, this yard will definitely be full of vitality in the future, and when the vegetables grow, we don't have to go out to buy vegetables!"
Auntie Lan also nodded in agreement: "Yes, when the flowers bloom, we can drink tea and chat in the yard. It's so pleasant just thinking about it!"
Several people were discussing the matter enthusiastically, and were planning to give Lu Tingxiao a surprise when he got home from get off work.
Afterwards, they couldn't wait to take out paper and pen to carefully draw the planting layout of the yard, looking forward to turning this beautiful idea into reality and making this home more warm and beautiful.
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