The small courtyard seemed to still be filled with the laughter and joy of the past. Their family was not a wealthy one, their ancestors were just a little well-off, and the inheritance was just...
As for Chu's father and mother, they were both upright and capable at the time, holding important positions, so their home was quite lively, with frequent visitors such as friends and relatives. However, Chu's father was honest and never did anything that violated his principles to take care of others. As a result, their family's reputation spread, and no one dared to have any ulterior motives...
It's just that my family was framed by a villain a while ago and almost destroyed. Fortunately, my family members are all blessed with good fortune. Now, except for my youngest brother who is still in Chongqing, which is a bit remote, I am a little worried. The other two brothers are doing well in the army...
Everything had returned to normal. Chu Xi couldn't help but sigh. Thinking of Chu's parents, who had just arrived in Shijia Village, if she hadn't slowly taken care of them, they might never have returned home...
At this moment, a familiar yet distant smell wafted from the kitchen, the smell of her mother. Chu Xi quickly left the others behind and headed over to the kitchen. In the huge kitchen, only Chu's mother was busy working. After a lifetime of hard work, she seemed to be revitalized by her daughter's return. Her face, as she toiled, was filled with maternal love...
Although Chu's father did not come back, Chu's mother did not fail to prepare anything. After all, this was her son-in-law's first visit, so she had to make it formal. Fortunately, she had bought some extra meat and vegetables in advance.
Chu Xi hurried in to help, and the two of them slowly talked about what had happened in the past six months, especially what happened around Chu Xi. Chu's mother listened carefully and attentively. Even a small thing like picking up pheasant eggs in the small mountain village could make her happy for a long time.
The small kitchen was filled with laughter and joy, prompting Little Stone to run in for a look, only to be chased out by Chu Xi again...
Soon, six dishes and a soup were served on the table: chicken with hundreds of flowers, stuffed shrimp paste, braised pork, steamed fish, green beans, and stir-fried vegetables. The sight of each dish made Little Stone's mouth water. Although he had long been influenced by his mother and was not so greedy for food, he still couldn't help himself when he saw the brightly colored and fragrant food...
The little eyes could no longer leave the table, and he tactfully moved the stool. His small body seemed to have infinite strength at this moment, dragging the old-fashioned four-corner chair and walking slowly, his face flushed from holding back...
The old lady was so distressed that she immediately put down the soup bowl in her hand.
"Oh, my dear, how can I let you move the stool? Put it down quickly, I'll do it..."
The family had just sat down at the table happily when Chu Xi keenly heard a sound outside the courtyard gate, the sound of a bicycle stopping. Unable to resist her curiosity, she opened her mind...
"Could it be that Dad is back?"
Suppressing her excitement, she looked at her mother with suspicion. Mother Chu said her father rarely came home at noon, so she couldn't possibly claim to have "clairvoyance"...
Mother Chu also heard the noise outside and was a little confused. Their house was not on the main road and not many people came here. Could it be that the child's father really came back? Looking at the handsome son-in-law opposite, he came back at the right time.
Thinking about this, Mother Chu had already stood up. She had to rush to greet him and explain to him. This was the first time she met her son-in-law and he came to her house. The father-in-law must not embarrass herself...
Shi Peng naturally stood up as well, following Chu Xi who was already heading towards the door. The children, especially little Shitou, hesitated with his chopsticks. He looked at the delicious food on the table, then watched the adults leave. It was as if he had been struggling with his heart for thousands of times. Finally, he put down his chopsticks and quickly followed everyone with his short legs...
Soon, several people escorted Father Chu into the house. Naturally, there was another round of greetings. Father Chu especially looked at Shi Peng with a look of satisfaction...
Sitting at the dinner table again, the little guy who had just hugged my thigh couldn't resist his greed and quietly stretched out his chopsticks.
Everyone was amused by the little guy's eager expression. Mother Chu finally took Little Stone into her arms and personally served him the food...
The family was naturally happy, and cheerful laughter drifted into the sky of the courtyard from time to time...
After dinner, they sat in the yard to enjoy the cool air, and Chu's father even took a special leave to stay at home with them.
As night fell, the noisy courtyard slowly became enclosed in darkness. Outside, several dogs chased each other in the grass...
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