"Are you still talking about that?"
We used to get by eating wild vegetables and grass roots every day. Now that we have the means to eat well, there are so many restrictions. Most of what we can eat are still just leafy greens. Tell me, at our age, what else can we possibly want?
Isn't it just about eating something that tastes good?
Tell me, what's with all this talk about whether it's good or bad for our health? At our age, can our bodies still grow any bigger?
Even if it's not the best, isn't it still better than wild vegetables and grass roots?
Even if things are great, how many more years can we live? Right?
"I'm practically buried up to my neck, what's the point of worrying about those customs?"
The eldest son, Qin Qingjiang, is already middle-aged. The elderly couple are naturally not young either. In addition, they fought in many wars when they were young, and their bodies actually have a lot of hidden injuries. To be honest, they are outwardly strong but inwardly weak.
However, upon hearing these words from the old man, Qin Qinghuai's face immediately darkened.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Don't scare my wife!"
I wasn't scared, but my mood was definitely affected.
My heart aches.
The old man looked at his daughter-in-law but didn't say anything more.
Seeing that the atmosphere had become awkward, Jian Dan quickly changed the subject with a smile.
"Mom and Dad, I've heard Qinghuai mention that you're probably retiring soon, aren't you?"
Speaking of this, the old lady sighed again.
"Yes, we should be coming down by the end of the year at the latest. Otherwise, your sister-in-law wouldn't be in such a hurry. She's just worried that once we're gone, we'll be forgotten and the eldest brother won't be able to help us."
A simple blink, and we're back in the minefield again?
"Here's what I'm thinking: you see, Brother Huai's cooking skills are pretty good, right? How about you come and stay with us for a while after you retire?"
Although my cooking skills are average, they're not bad. When he's not busy, he'll cook us a meal to satisfy our cravings.
Moreover, since it's near the mountains, although there aren't many fresh vegetables, it's very convenient to eat meat and other meats there.
It wasn't just polite talk; Qin Qinghuai clearly felt sorry for them just now. The two elderly people weren't difficult to get along with, and she could accept it after a while.
After she goes back this time, things will probably get busy there. Given what she did and what she took out, everyone will have to give her some face. She's not afraid of them turning on her or causing trouble.
She was essentially offering him a way out, and she believed that regardless of whether he went or not, the man would only remember her kindness.
Sure enough, the next moment, Qin Qinghuai cast a surprised glance his way. He clearly hadn't expected Jian Dan to say that at this moment; there was surprise, a hint of emotion, and a touch of heartache, but she didn't see it, still trying to persuade him.
"There are plans to clear land there this year, as well as to raise livestock, grow vegetables, and grow grains. You can go there to relax and change your environment."
"You want to farm?"
I was momentarily stunned. Was this the key point?
"Ah, yes, we've made a plan to reclaim wasteland for farming. After all, the land is vast and sparsely populated, and it's such a waste to leave so much land uncultivated. Even if the harvest is small at the beginning, it's still better than always relying on others."
Isn't it said that this land is cultivated and nurtured at the same time?
"That area has black soil, it's good soil. If you plant crops there for a few years, the soil will become fertile, and the harvest will definitely get better and better."
The old man was a little excited.
"Hey, old woman, this will do, this will do, it can be used for farming, old woman, go ahead, go ahead!"
"Hey, alright, alright, speak properly, stop shaking me, you're making me dizzy."
This reaction made him look at Qin Qinghuai with simple confusion. Had he said something wrong?
Qin Qinghuai silently got up and pulled the person away.
"You two take your time to discuss it. We'll go upstairs and rest first."
"Huh? Wait, I haven't finished speaking yet?"
"Ignore them, this is their own way of communicating."
The two elderly people have difficulty walking and live downstairs. Upstairs are the rooms of the brothers, but Qin Qingjiang and Qin Qingze rarely come back after they moved out. Only occasionally do a few of the children come back to stay for one night.
At this moment, the only people on the entire second floor were Qin Qinghuai and his wife.
He dragged her into the room, seemingly familiar with the layout. The door closed, and without even turning on the lights, the man slammed her against the door without a word. Jian Dan felt a hard object behind her; her mind was still reeling. She then saw the man's gaze fixed intently on her.
"W-what's wrong?"
The large head slowly approached, and she tried to dodge it, but there was a door behind her, leaving her nowhere to hide.
"Say it again!"
Simple was completely confused, blinking her eyes innocently.
"What's your name?"
"What did you just shout?"
The large head slowly approached, and Jian Dan felt a surge of heat throughout her body. Two large hands on her back seemed ready to pounce. A thought flashed through her mind, and she tentatively called out...
"Brother Huai?"
The man's heart skipped a beat, and his voice tightened.
"Say it again!"
"Brother Huai!"
"Say it again!"
Even the most oblivious girl sensed something was wrong, and couldn't help but reach out and push him, saying in a sweet voice,
"What's wrong?"
The man's voice was tense. He lowered his head and lightly pecked her lips, his large hands tightly gripping her shoulders, suppressing a familiar flutter in his chest.
"Good boy, say it again!"
Confused and infatuated, she had lost all reason. Her simple face was flushed, her eyes glazed over, her head tilted back, her fair neck right under the big bad wolf's nose, a picture of docile submission, ready to be taken.
"Brother Huai!"
Her voice was soft and gentle, with a melodious ending, completely different from her usual crisp and cheerful tone. It tickled the man's heart, making him unable to resist lowering his head and kissing her passionately for a while.
"Brother Huai,"
"Hmm? Say it again!"
"Huai, Brother Huai, Brother Huai,"
Fierce, passionate, and wild, completely devoid of its usual gentleness.
Although they weren't newlyweds anymore, and had always been very proper in their intimate moments, the sudden unbridled and outrageous behavior from the man, even with a hint of wickedness and unruliness, made Jian Dan feel somewhat shy and uncomfortable. Especially since her in-laws, whom she had just met, were just a wall away. She felt a mix of surprise and annoyance, though also a hidden excitement.
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