Chapter 59 I Can't Bear to See You Suffer
Lu Xiao looked at the curtains that were suddenly drawn tight and stopped in his tracks.
In the cool morning air, his fingers holding the lunch box unconsciously tightened.
The handle of the lunch box hurt my palm. Inside was millet porridge from the canteen, a whole grain steamed bun and a small portion of pickles, still slightly steaming.
He stood in the yard, his tall figure outlined in the morning light.
Everything last night was clear and blurry, like a dream that was too real.
At this moment, the curtains were closed, blocking his view and magnifying his feeling of helplessness and awkwardness.
Lu Xiao put his hand to his lips, cleared his throat and walked into the house: "Tangtang? I made breakfast, change your clothes and come over to eat."
Behind the curtain, Su Tang leaned against the wall, his heart pounding and the heat on his cheeks did not subside at all.
The affectionate name was like a feather gently brushing across her heart, bringing a hint of secret sweetness, but also making her more embarrassed.
She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound steady: "... Yeah, I understand."
It's quiet outside.
Lu Xiao didn't say anything else, as if he was waiting for her to come out.
Su Tang bit her lower lip in annoyance, picked up the clothes beside her and started to put them on.
Although they were already husband and wife... the daylight seemed to have exposed all the intimacy of last night, leaving her at a loss.
When Su Tang changed her clothes and walked out, Lu Xiao had already placed the food in the lunch box on the table.
"I just went to your hospital and asked for half a day off for you."
"The wedding candy was given to your colleague. You...wouldn't blame me for taking the initiative, would you?"
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Lu Xiao's throat tightened a little, but he still said these words naturally.
Su Tang walked forward and only when she got closer could she see clearly that there was a very thin red mark on Lu Xiao's neck.
Her face turned even redder and she wanted to find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
"What's wrong?"
Lu Xiao turned around and looked at Su Tang's red face, thinking she was sick.
Su Tang shook his head to indicate that everything was fine.
"It's okay, I was planning to do that."
Su Tang sat down aside, and Lu Xiao picked up the brand new enamel basin next to him and walked a few steps to the water tank in the corner of the yard.
He deftly scooped water into the basin, then walked over with the basin and placed it on the stone platform in the yard. The water swayed in the basin, emitting a clear light.
"The water is a little cold, would you like to add some hotter water?"
He looked at her and didn't mention last night.
Although Lu Xiao was also very nervous.
"No, just cold water will do."
Su Tang walked over and took the towel from Lu Xiao.
It’s just right to use cold water to wake up.
After washing up, the two of them had breakfast together. Perhaps because the most awkward moment had passed, there was more naturalness between them.
In the morning, Lu's father and mother did not come to disturb the couple. Su Tang said she wanted to change the bed sheets, but was stopped by Lu Xiao.
"Let me go. You finally have a morning off."
He also took half a day off just to accompany Su Tang.
A warm feeling passed through Su Tang's heart, and he felt sweet all over.
She didn't argue with Lu Xiao. She sat on a chair in the room and watched Lu Xiao busy outside.
I have to say that Lu Xiao is really capable. In a short while, the sheets were washed clean, and he also washed the clothes at the same time.
Although the two did not speak, there was a warmth flowing between them.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Seeing that Lu Xiao's hands were wet, Su Tang got up and walked over to open the door.
"Chang Jia?"
"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you."
Chang Jia felt very embarrassed. He knew that the two of them had just gotten married yesterday, but he still came to disturb them.
But doesn’t this really require Lu Xiao’s help?
"It's okay, Lu Xiao, Brother Chang Jia wants to talk to you."
Su Tang opened the door and let Chang Jia in. He then went over to take over the work from Lu Xiao and asked the two of them to go into the house to talk.
Chang Jia is a sensible person. He wouldn't come here in such a hurry unless he encountered something.
Lu Xiao wiped his hands and asked Su Tang to leave them there, and he would come over later.
Su Tang smiled and pushed him away. There were only two pieces of clothing left, so it was easy.
Lu Xiao brought Chang Jia into the house and poured him a glass of water. "What's wrong?"
"My wife is coming to join the army."
Hearing this, Lu Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly: "This is a good thing, why do you look worried?"
Who doesn’t want a wife and children and a warm home? It is certainly a good thing to be able to join the army.
"You know what I'm worried about..."
"I...I told her that I would go back and visit when I was free this month, but she said she wanted to come."
Chang Jia scratched his head irritably: "You know what your wife was like when she first came to the family compound. If my wife comes, I'm afraid it will be even worse than that."
A young lady from the capitalist family and a daughter of a landlord, they are such a presence that makes people want to curse them just by standing there.
"You know how Su Tang gets along with everyone now. It's okay. Your wife has been married to you for so many years."
Even the landlords were successfully reformed.
Besides, that’s the matter of their ancestors.
At least after marrying Chang Jia, Chang Jia's wife has been doing her best to take care of the elderly in the family and raise children.
"No, you came to see me, it must be something bad, tell me quickly."
Lu Xiao looked at Chang Jia's face and reacted belatedly.
What does it have to do with him if his wife comes to join the army?
"Nothing can be hidden, old comrade, I want to ask you... oh no, Su Tang for a favor."
Chang Jia curled the corners of his lips, stood up and patted Lu Xiao on the shoulder.
"If you want to ask Su Tang for help, the person you should look for is Su Tang, not me."
Lu Xiao didn't fall for Chang Jia's tricks. He knew that this kid was not holding his fart well.
How could he not be happy when his wife is coming?
"No, that's your wife. It's not appropriate for me to date her. Can you help me talk to her?"
"Wait until my wife comes and ask her to make you something delicious. She's an excellent cook."
Chang Jia was mixed with joy and sorrow, but he was definitely happier that his daughter-in-law was coming.
Lu Xiao shook off Chang Jia's hand, sat down and asked, "Why does your wife want to come again?"
"It's not that she wanted to come, it was the old couple in the family who asked her to come."
This time the whole family is joining in, we have to come.
Chang Jia said all the good things he could, but Lu Xiao still didn't agree to Chang Jia's request.
Until Su Tang put all the clothes together and walked into the house.
"What's going on?"
Feeling the subtle atmosphere between the two, Su Tang asked.
"That sister-in-law..."
"Um?"
Chang Jia hesitated and was about to speak when Lu Xiao stopped him.
"You go back."
Lu Xiao has his own considerations, and Chang Jia certainly can't force him to agree.
After seeing Chang Jia off, Su Tang looked at Lu Xiao and tilted his head: "What happened?"
They don't look like nothing's wrong when they are like this.
Hearing Su Tang's question, Lu Xiao reached out and pulled her over.
"Chang Jia's wife is coming, and he wants you to help her..."
"Because his wife's family used to be landlords, he felt..."
Lu Xiao didn't finish his words, but Su Tang already understood what he meant.
Because Chang Jia felt that her situation was similar to his wife's. If Su Tang had helped, perhaps his wife would not have been like her when she came to the family compound.
I was harassed as soon as I arrived at the family compound.
"I can't bear to let you suffer any injustice. That's not a good memory."
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