Gu Nanjiao reached out and took the brown sugar water, sipping it slowly, her feelings somewhat complicated.
This is the first time in my two lifetimes that I've been taken care of.
He's still a man.
My nominal husband, whom I once loathed and wished I could stay far away from!
It seems that going back to her parents' home was really good. Whether he was concerned about her because of her father, or simply out of politeness and couldn't bear to ignore her, Gu Nanjiao accepted it all, because it felt really good.
After drinking a bowl of brown sugar water, Gu Nanjiao felt warm all over, and the pain in her lower abdomen was not so bad.
Thinking everything was fine, Gu Nanjiao casually cooked dinner; she didn't want to eat Lu Yanzhao's cooking.
But in the middle of the night, her stomach started hurting badly again, and she felt cold all over. Gu Nanjiao shivered, clutching her stomach under the covers.
Lu Yanzhao sighed helplessly, then suddenly crawled into her bed, his warm chest pressed against her back, and a large hand placed on her lower abdomen.
Gu Nanjiao's body stiffened, enveloped by Lu Yanzhao's aura. His warm breath brushed against her neck and shoulders, causing her ears to turn red.
This is way too ambiguous. The two of them are so close, pressed tightly together. This posture feels both strange and awkward.
"What are you doing?"
Lu Yanzhao smiled and said, "I read in a book that this will reduce some of the pain. You keep whimpering and disturbing my sleep. Stop moving around, or I'll throw you down."
Depend on!
She thought...
The fleeting moment of romance vanished completely.
If she turned her head, she would definitely see a triumphant smile on Lu Yanzhao's lips.
The warm heat made Gu Nanjiao feel less pain and quite comfortable. Because it felt so good, she fell asleep in no time.
Feeling that the woman in his arms had fallen asleep, Lu Yanzhao's hand remained firmly pressed against her lower abdomen, without being removed.
The books all described a woman as having a warm, fragrant, and soft body, and indeed, the woman's lower abdomen was soft and smooth, and the fragrance emanating from her neck and shoulders was intoxicating. He couldn't help but bury his head and take a deep sniff.
It smells so good!
Gu Nanjiao slept soundly through the night without any dreams. When she woke up, Lu Yanzhao was already up.
Lu Yanzhao had a regular schedule, getting up at dawn every day to study and then chop wood. Thinking about yesterday's events, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Gu Nanjiao's face.
Upon entering the kitchen, Lu Yanzhao brought out a bowl of porridge with some brown sugar added: "Drink up!"
A sweet feeling washed over Gu Nanjiao; she was quite thoughtful.
In the morning, Lu's mother returned with Lu's younger sister. They were carrying many bags and packages. On their backs was a bamboo basket filled with winter bamboo shoots.
"Mom, why did you bring so many things?" Gu Nanjiao asked, puzzled. Had she moved the whole house after going back to her parents' home?
Lu's mother said helplessly, "This was given to me by your maternal grandmother. If I don't want it, she'll get angry. What can I do?"
Lu's mother's family home is in Wangjiazhuang, which is a ten-minute walk away.
After Lu's father passed away, Lu's mother struggled to raise Lu Yanzhao and Lu Xiaomei. Lu Yanzhao's maternal grandmother, feeling sorry for her daughter, often secretly helped them out.
Lu's mother put the bamboo shoots from the basket into the cellar. Gu Nanjiao, having nothing to do, sat quietly in the yard, lost in thought. Her stomach didn't hurt as much today, but her lower back was still sore, and she felt weak all over.
Looking at the yard full of kudzu roots, Gu Nanjiao felt a headache coming on. She went to Lu Yanzhao and asked, "It's too much work for our whole family to process so many kudzu roots."
"You want to ask someone for help?"
"Yes, it's best if it's someone trustworthy. We haven't made much money from kudzu root powder yet, and I don't want too many people to know the production method. Do you know anyone like that?"
Gu Nanjiao thought that although Lu Yanzhao was a scholar, he was not the kind of person who just studied and did nothing. He would often go into the mountains with the hunters and would definitely know some strong, honest people.
Lu Yanzhao leaned against the wooden table, glancing indifferently at Gu Nanjiao: "Finding someone isn't difficult, but why should I help you?"
Hearing Lu Yanzhao's words, Gu Nanjiao was immediately a little angry: "Why did you help me? I am your..." wife. Gu Nanjiao stopped mid-sentence and did not say the word.
"Oh, what are you to me?" Lu Yanzhao suddenly stood up and approached Gu Nanjiao, asking in a low voice.
"I'm not asking you anymore, I'm going to find my mother for help." Gu Nanjiao stomped her foot, covered her face, and ran away.
How embarrassing! I almost blurted out "I'm your wife." If I had actually said it, I don't know how Lu Yanzhao would have viewed me.
Just then, Lu's mother came over with a package and bumped right into Gu Nanjiao.
"Here you go, menstrual pad."
Gu Nanjiao blushed slightly and looked up to find Lu's mother looking at her with a complicated expression.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
Lu's mother pulled Gu Nanjiao aside and asked in a low voice, "You and Yanzhao have been sleeping in the same bed for so long, but you still haven't gotten pregnant. I'm asking you, is there something wrong with Yanzhao's health?"
Gu Nanjiao felt a little guilty upon hearing this. She was worried that Lu's mother would find out about her kicking Lu Yanzhao earlier, so she comforted him, "Mother, Yanzhao is focused on his studies right now and doesn't need to think about these things for the time being. The key is for us to work hard to earn money so that he has no worries."
Upon hearing Gu Nanjiao's words, Lu's mother slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "You're right!"
Gu Nanjiao smiled and said, "By the way, Mother, we can't possibly finish processing all the kudzu roots in this yard, no matter how much time and effort we put in. We need to find some trustworthy helpers to peel, cut, grind, and filter them. I wonder if you know anyone like that?"
After thinking for a moment, Lu's mother said, "I have a few nephews on my mother's side who can help. I'll ask them tomorrow."
"Okay, we'll pay them wages and provide meals. We can't let them work for free."
"Alright, leave this to your mother. Yanzhao Academy is about to start, so spend more time with him these next few days. Although studies are important, your mother still wants to hold her grandson as soon as possible."
Gu Nanjiao...
The next day, Lu's mother went back to her parents' home.
Lu's mother's family members are all quiet and honest, and they don't like to express themselves much, which is somewhat similar to Lu's mother's personality.
When Lu's mother heard that she needed help, her two older brothers immediately came over with their nephews and nieces. Her sisters-in-law also gave her some eggs and peanuts to take back for the children.
However, Lu's mother refused. Her own mother had secretly helped her for so many years, and yesterday she had brought home a lot of things. Her sisters-in-law hadn't said anything, so taking their things again would seem heartless. Besides, her family had been so good to her, and she couldn't keep taking advantage of them just because they were kind to her.
It was almost noon when Lu's mother finally returned home with her two nephews and niece. As soon as they arrived, she introduced them to Gu Nanjiao: "This is your eldest cousin, this is your youngest cousin, and this is your second uncle's daughter, who is a year younger than you. You can call her your cousin."
My eldest cousin is named Wang Gang. He's a burly man and the son of my maternal uncle. My younger cousin is named Wang Qiang, who is slightly shorter than Wang Gang. He and my cousin Wang Yue are the children of my second maternal uncle. Wang Yue's skin isn't very fair, but when she smiles, she reveals a set of bright white teeth, which makes her very cute.
"Wow, Cousin Yue'er, you're here!" Lu Xiaomei flew in like a gust of wind, almost knocking Gu Nanjiao away.
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