Chapter 67 Lin Dayou felt both heartache and financial pain.
Dr. Yang and his grandson, along with everyone else present, were very pleased to hear Lin Dayou's words, feeling that they had gained the attention of Lin Dayou's family.
Because there were many people, they were divided into two tables. One table was for the older generation, and the other table was for the younger generation.
If there weren't enough tables, they invited Uncle Lin from next door, along with his table, chairs, and people, to come over for a meal.
The people who came to the Lin family's house for dinner today had beaming faces, just like it was Chinese New Year.
Everyone was especially excited when they saw the meat dishes on the table, including chicken and pig's head.
Even the patriarch, who always paid attention to his personal image, ate an extra bowl of white rice.
Such a sumptuous meal is something they might not even get to eat during the Chinese New Year.
Lin Dayou's family has been able to eat meat dishes these past few days, but among this large group of people who are wolfing down their food, a few of them are also enjoying their meals immensely.
Lin Dayou, in particular, pressed down on the rice while serving it, as if he wanted to make up for all the rice he had eaten in the first half of his life.
The Lin family enjoyed their meal immensely, with both hosts and guests thoroughly satisfied.
Lin Dayou felt his heart bleed with heartache as he saw each bowl of rice missing from the rice cooker, yet he still had to smile and tell others to eat and drink their fill.
The meal lasted until noon, until every plate on the table was scraped clean. Only then, rubbing their full stomachs, did they say goodbye to Lin Dayou and go home.
Whether it was Lin Luoxi's intimidation that morning or not, the apprenticeship banquet went smoothly, and no one from the Lin family dared to show their faces again, lest they cause trouble.
"Luo Xi, when I come tomorrow, I'll show you the medical books. After you've memorized them all, I'll teach you the rest..." Doctor Yang said to Lin Luo Xi before leaving.
"Yes, Master." Lin Luoxi nodded obediently and escorted Doctor Yang and his grandson to the next village before leisurely returning.
“Daughter, next time, don’t cook white rice, especially not so much. That big pot is enough for our family to eat for a long time…” Lin Dayou was cleaning up the mess with Lin Wangshi when he saw Lin Luoxi walk in. He immediately pulled Lin Luoxi aside and whispered to her.
Lin Dayou is too embarrassed to say it out loud; he's still clutching his chest, feeling the pain.
"Dad, I see you ate quite a bit earlier!" Lin Luoxi rolled her eyes at Lin Dayou, who looked so distressed.
"If I don't eat more, I'll be missing out..." Lin Dayou answered very frankly.
"Heh, Dad, don't worry, I guarantee you that our family will be able to eat white rice every day from now on."
"Once you get used to it, you won't feel the heartache anymore." As she spoke, Lin Luoxi saw that the things on the dining table had been almost cleared away. She walked to the eaves, picked up her basket, and was about to go out.
"Second sister, wait for me, I'm going with you too." Lin Wenqian was sweeping up the debris when he saw Lin Luoxi about to go out. He handed the broom to Lin Dayou, quickly picked up his basket, and chased after her.
Lin Wenqian finally understood that as long as he went out with Lin Luoxi, he would definitely gain something.
Instead of doing boring housework at home, it's better to go for a walk in the mountains with Lin Luoxi.
"Big brother, second sister, can I come along too?" Although Lin Luoning was young, she knew that the rice and meat at home were earned by Lin Luoxi and Lin Wenqian in the mountains, and she wanted to go with them.
Let's learn Lin Luoxi's hunting skills together, so that she can earn money for the family in the future.
"Oh my, my little beauty, you're so cute. I'm afraid if you go with me, you'll be carried off by wild animals in the mountains. Then I won't have such a cute little beauty sister."
"You, just stay home with your mother and take good care of our house. Don't let anyone come and take anything away..." Lin Luoxi didn't raise Lin Luoning to be as worrisome as her.
She will spoil her younger sister; she is determined to raise Lin Luoning into a delicate and adorable girl.
She also wanted to be that kind of cute, petite girl, but life forced her to become an all-around woman.
"But, but, I still want to go up the mountain with my sister." Lin Luoning looked conflicted as she listened to Lin Luoxi's arrangement.
She has never been deep in the mountains before, nor has she ever seen the scenery there.
"It's okay. When you become stronger, I'll take you in." Lin Luoxi saw the longing in Lin Luoning's eyes and had an idea.
"Okay, sister, when I grow up, you must take me to see the mountains." Lin Luoning knew that Lin Luoxi had no choice but to go into the mountains, so she didn't hesitate for too long and sensibly let Lin Luoxi go out.
"Mmm, that's a good girl. Stay home and watch the house. Don't let any annoying people into the house, okay?" Lin Luoxi said this while looking at Lin Dayou, who was standing to the side.
"Daughter, how about I go into the mountains with you?" Lin Dayou couldn't resist Lin Luoxi's gaze.
In order to avoid further disliking Lin Luoxi, he took the initiative to speak.
"My younger brother hasn't woken up yet. You and Mom stay home and take good care of him. Leave the money-making to me and my older brother." Lin Luoxi refused Lin Dayou's request without even thinking.
"Making money is important, but the safety of your family is even more important. I don't want something like what happened yesterday to happen again." Lin Luoxi saw the fleeting disappointment on Lin Dayou's face and repeatedly reminded him.
"Alright, you can go without worry. We'll take good care of the house," Madam Lin said as she walked over to Lin Luoxi.
Seeing the renewed determination in Lin Wangshi's eyes, Lin Luoxi nodded to Lin Wangshi and walked with Lin Wenqian towards the foot of the mountain.
"Honey, do you think our child looks down on me for being useless?" Lin Dayou asked Lin Wangshi with a disappointed look as he watched Lin Luoxi walk away.
There was still a lot of work to be done, so Lin Wangshi didn't bother to wallow in sentimentality with Lin Dayou at the door. She gave Lin Dayou a look, then pulled Lin Luoning and turned back.
After waiting for a long time without receiving a response, Lin Dayou looked to his side but saw no one.
Turning around, I saw Lin Wangshi squatting by the well, busy washing dishes.
Putting away his heartbroken and dejected look, he quickly closed the courtyard gate and obediently went to Lin Wangshi's side to do housework together.
Lin Luoxi and Lin Wenqian had just climbed halfway up the mountain when they encountered familiar villagers who were wandering around the mountains with baskets on their backs.
Judging from their appearance, they probably came up here to try their luck, hoping to hunt some wild game to add some oil and meat to their homes, or sell it to supplement their household income.
When the villagers saw Lin Luoxi and Lin Wenqian, they greeted them warmly.
Everyone knows the truth behind these people's enthusiasm.
Moreover, the villagers made no attempt to conceal their intentions. Wherever Lin Luoxi and Lin Wenqian went, they would pretend to follow them from a distance.
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