After seeing them off, Dabai returned in the sunset.
Song Jinxiu closed the door and bolted it, then took out two big rat candies and gave them to Liu Ankang.
"Don't eat too much sugar at night. Remember to drink water after eating. Remember to brush your teeth before going to bed. Otherwise, your teeth will be decayed and you will have no teeth to eat meat." Song Jinxiu reminded.
I went into the kitchen to wash the dishes, and when I walked into the room I remembered that the curtains had not been made yet.
Alas, there is never enough to do in a day.
She dug out two old pieces of cotton cloth from the space, which were used as bed covers before. They were quite thick.
Just two rooms on each side.
Sew a few cloth circles on the edge, then pull a rope on the wall, and the simple curtains are ready.
The same treatment was done to Liu Ankang's room.
Liu Ankang looked at her in confusion. Such good cloth was wasted like this. Wouldn't it be better to have Uncle Xiaoniu weave a few straw curtains to block out the light?
Song Jinxiu had no idea what the little brat was complaining about, and she looked at the fruits of her labor with satisfaction.
Finally, I don’t have to greet the first ray of sunshine tomorrow.
Then I took a shower. It was still a bit early to go to bed after the shower.
Song Jinxiu made two cups of milk, one for each of them, and then went to wash up after drinking them.
Both of them are still at the age where they need to supplement their nutrition, so they can have a cup every day in the future.
Taking advantage of the fact that there were no purchase restrictions, she bought a lot of nutritional supplements in Shanghai, including milk powder, malted milk, kudzu root powder, biscuits, and canned food, including canned fruit and canned meat.
Looking at the idle little An An, Song Jinxiu took out a picture book and gave it to him.
"This is a copy of Journey to the West. Look at the pictures yourself. I will tell you the story when I have time later. I can't do it today because I have to make clothes." Song Jinxiu gave him the book to read by himself.
I didn't care whether he could understand it or not. I put two extra kerosene lamps, because An An needed enough light to protect his eyes whether he was reading or sewing clothes.
Liu Ankang fondly touched the book. He couldn't read. But he could read the little figures on it. They were so beautifully drawn. What were they doing? Fighting?
The two of them sat on each side, looking at the things in their hands seriously.
It took one afternoon, and because the village chief's wife had just taught me how to sew clothes, I was able to sew one sleeve later.
I feel like I'm much more skilled now, so it shouldn't be a problem to sew the other sleeve in the evening.
Sew the rest tomorrow and you'll have a complete gown.
Wow, I finished sewing a piece of clothing in just two days. I'm so awesome!
Song Jinxiu was sewing her sleeves while imagining a beautiful tomorrow.
I managed to sew the other sleeve in the evening, but my eyes were still sore.
"It seems that it is not suitable to do sewing and mending at night!" Song Jinxiu rubbed her eyes and did a set of eye exercises.
Seeing that Liu Ankang was still reading seriously, he said to him, "An'an, stop reading. It's bad for your eyes if you read for too long.
Remember this from now on: close your eyes and rest for a while after looking for a while. Otherwise, if you become nearsighted, there will be no place to buy glasses for you.
Liu Ankang put down the book reluctantly.
"Go to the bathroom and go to sleep. I'll show you tomorrow." Song Jinxiu looked at him reluctantly putting down the book, and said to him.
Liu Ankang's eyes lit up. Can I still watch it tomorrow? He looked at Song Jinxiu expectantly.
Song Jinxiu immediately understood what he meant. She smiled and said, "You can read it whenever you want. I have many books that I can show you."
Liu Ankang didn't hesitate and ran to the toilet. Then he went back to his room and went to sleep.
Song Jinxiu also went to the toilet, then checked whether the courtyard gate was locked, locked the main gate and returned to the room.
The sky outside the yard was full of stars and everything around was so quiet. Only the occasional barking of dogs could be heard from the village.
There was no entertainment in the evening, so everyone went to bed early and got up early.
Dabai and the others also stayed quietly in their own nests.
The next day, Liu Ankang got up early, washed himself, and then played with Xiaobai and the others in the yard.
I looked around the room from time to time, but didn't see another figure.
"Why doesn't she get up yet? The sun is almost shining on her butt." This was Liu Ankang's inner thoughts that morning.
He sighed. Oh, why don't you get up yet?
After Liu Ankang waited for a long time, Song Jinxiu finally walked out of the room.
She stretched and saw Liu Ankang looking at her with a resentful expression.
Song Jinxiu smiled sheepishly. She quickly went to the living room, took out some biscuits and handed them to him. She also made him a glass of milk.
"Next time, if you get up early, go to the cupboard and get some biscuits. Don't make milk yourself. Children shouldn't touch boiling water."
She would not admit that she got up late. After all, it was only a little after seven o'clock, not late at all.
There was a cabinet in the living room where Song Jinxiu had stored a lot of candies, biscuits, and snacks. However, Liu Ankang never took any of them himself. He would always eat whatever Song Jinxiu gave him.
Liu Ankang took the biscuits and looked at Song Jinxiu expectantly.
"Are you hungry? Then you can fill your stomach first, I'll go make breakfast." After saying this, Song Jinxiu prepared to wash up.
Liu Ankang tugged at her clothes and pointed to her room.
Song Jinxiu understood and teased him deliberately, "Do you want new clothes? No, they are not ready yet!"
Liu Ankang was so anxious that he kept scratching his head.
Song Jinxiu found him very funny, took the clothes from his hands, and prepared to go back to the room to get him a book.
"Book." A hoarse voice sounded, and Song Jinxiu looked at Liu Ankang in surprise.
"An An, did you speak just now? Can you say it again for your sister?" Song Jinxiu squatted down and looked at Liu Ankang in surprise.
His voice was very hoarse, I don't know if it was because he had never spoken or because of the tone of his voice.
But this also proves that he is not a little mute, he can make sounds.
Liu Ankang stopped talking and looked at Song Jinxiu seriously.
"Okay, okay. I'll get you a book. It should be the same as today in the future. Just tell me what you want, okay?" Song Jinxiu touched his head.
She knew that nothing could be rushed and that she had to take her time. Since he was willing to speak today, he would definitely be able to speak in the future.
Moreover, I seem to have discovered the secret to making him talk!
When he took the book out of the room, Liu Ankang had already eaten the milk and biscuits and wiped his hands clean.
She handed the book to Liu Ankang and said, "Sister gave you something. You should say thank you to me, that's polite."
Liu Ankang looked at the book, then at Song Jinxiu. Still silent, he ran out into the yard, holding the book.
"You are not allowed to watch in the yard. There is sunlight in the yard and the light is too bright and it hurts your eyes. Just watch in this room." Song Jinxiu shouted hurriedly.
The door to the hall is open, allowing plenty of light in. It's perfect for reading.
Liu Ankang obediently sat on the bench, swinging his legs, and began to read the picture book with relish.
Should I get him a set of tables and chairs? Song Jinxiu thought to herself.
Never mind, let's leave it at that for now. Kids are only half enthusiastic, and they might not like watching it after a few days.
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