Qingyang Town, Chi Erchuan's home.
After returning home from the shop, Chi Erchuan went to the market and bought a carp.
"Look, the carp aren't fresh anymore, let's make it cheaper," Chi Erchuan bargained.
Everyone at the market knew Chi Erchuan. The old man selling fish said, "Six coins a fish, that's cheap enough."
"Then I'll go take another look."
Chi Erchuan then left.
The old man selling fish had no choice but to shout, "Alright, alright, this is the last one. Just give me five coins. But don't tell anyone, or I won't be able to do business."
I heard he was an accountant, how did he get so poor?
Chi Erchuan was delighted. He took out five copper coins, waited for the old man to string them together with straw rope, then took the carp and went to buy a pound of pork belly, a bunch of lettuce, and some bean sprouts before finally going home.
After arriving home, Chi Erchuan didn't say anything, but started cleaning the fish. Then he cut the pork belly into chunks and stewed it before making braised carp.
Braised carp, braised pork belly, stir-fried lettuce, and a bowl of egg drop soup.
After everything was done, Chi Erchuan realized he had forgotten to cook the rice.
"Is it time to eat?"
Shi Hongxing lazily wore a scarlet light gauze dress, her fair skin faintly visible.
Chi Erchuan frowned slightly and said, "Why are you dressed so scantily?"
And why does Hongxing smell so strongly of incense today?
Shi Hongxing rolled her eyes at him: "I'm not cold, can we eat now? I'm starving."
Upon hearing that his wife was starving, Chi Erchuan felt sorry for her: "I forgot to cook rice. Wait here, I'll go see if they still have any steamed buns for sale."
"How could you forget to cook rice? Can't you even do something this simple right?" Shi Hongxing snapped without thinking.
Especially after smelling the aroma of braised pork, she playfully complained to him, "Braised pork only tastes good with rice. Is it the same as eating it with steamed buns? You've been in the county town for so many years, how come you still can't get rid of your country bumpkin ways?"
Chi Erchuan's face turned pale.
Shi Hongxing glared at him: "Chuanlang, why don't you go next door or across the street to borrow some rice? I'm hungry, I'm really hungry."
"...I'll go right away."
Chi Erchuan left in a hurry.
Not long after, Chi Erchuan returned, his face flushed and embarrassed, carrying a small bowl of rice.
Shi Hongxing and Shi Wendao were already sitting at the table eating.
Although there was no rice, the braised pork was absolutely delicious.
Chi Erchuan was somewhat stunned.
Shi Wendao, with his gray hair, smiled as soon as he saw the rice: "Erchuan, hurry up and serve me a bowl of rice. Your braised pork is really good, but there's too little of it."
Upon hearing her father's words, Shi Hongxing immediately scolded, "Don't bring your petty, rural ways into our house! You know your father loves braised pork, so what are you trying to do by buying so little?"
"Seriously, I can't do anything right."
The more they said it, the more outrageous it became.
Words like "petty," "our family," and "can't do anything right" pierced his heart like needles.
Sometimes, Chi Erchuan couldn't help but think about it.
What am I really after?
Is this the kind of life I want?
But at this moment, a voice in your heart will tell you – yes.
It happened over and over again, almost numbing him.
Then he will forget his past wavering and continue to love Hongxing as always.
Now, even the most beautiful woman doesn't bother to hide it anymore...
"Alright, you guys eat, I'm not eating."
Shi Wen coldly put down his chopsticks and pushed his wheelchair away.
They're holding a bowl of rice, but they won't let him eat it?
very good!
"father!"
Shi Hongxing hurriedly grabbed the wheelchair, her beautiful face tinged with anger, like a proud, blooming rose, captivating all who beheld her!
"Chuanlang, what are you thinking about?"
Such gentle words again.
Chi Erchuan's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly reverted to his previous demeanor: "It's nothing, I'll serve you rice right away."
After serving rice to the two of them, he put the remaining rice into his own bowl and then returned the bowl to his neighbor.
When we got back, there wasn't even any broth left of the braised pork!
The braised carp was reduced to just a head and a tail!
There was still half a plate of stir-fried romaine lettuce left.
At this moment, Shi Wendao had already returned to his room.
Shi Hongxing wiped her mouth and gently instructed, "Chuanlang, Dad's bedding needs to be taken apart and washed. Take advantage of the daylight to take it apart and wash it quickly. Then, before you leave tomorrow morning, air it out for Dad. Come back from get off work early and put it away, otherwise it will easily get damp."
He gave all the orders without the slightest hesitation.
"Oh, by the way, Chuanlang, I'm running out of incense. Could you buy me some when you come back tomorrow?"
After thinking for a moment and finding nothing missing, Shi Hongxing gracefully returned to her room.
Looking at the table full of leftovers, Chi Erchuan felt a chill in his heart, but he didn't say much. He sat down and slowly ate all the food.
Then I went to take apart and wash the blankets.
By the time I finished, it was already late in the month.
Chi Erchuan took off his coat and got into bed.
"Oh dear, you're so cold. Chuanlang, why don't you sleep on the recliner tonight?" Shi Hongxing called out sweetly.
Chi Erchuan said, "Hongxing, today, today is the day..."
The time for the two to consummate their marriage each month was designated by Shi Hongxing.
Basically, it can only be done three times a month.
Something flashed in Shi Hongxing's eyes, and she put on a sweet smile and coquettishly said to Chi Erchuan, "Chuanlang, I'm just too tired today."
"You do nothing at home, how can you be tired?" Chi Erchuan retorted.
Shi Hongxing's face stiffened.
Suddenly remembering something, he quickly said, "By the way, I saw your older brother and Lin Manqing getting all tangled up today. Could your older brother be having some ulterior motive?"
Chi Erchuan couldn't believe it.
Shi Hongxing continued, "Let me tell you, Lin Manqing is my good sister. She can't be secretly doing anything with your older brother. If your older brother really likes Lin Manqing, then he should divorce your sister-in-law, and... let your sister-in-law take those two children with her, then properly present the betrothal gifts and ask for Lin Manqing's hand in marriage, and..."
"Shut up! What nonsense are you spouting? My brother is absolutely not that kind of person! Tell your best friend to behave herself and give up on that idea. My brother would never marry her!"
Chi Erchuan had a handsome face and was always gentle.
When it suddenly flares up, his face is cold and icy, making one feel uneasy.
Shi Hongxing's eyes immediately reddened: "Why are you talking to me like that? What does this have to do with me? I was just trying to give you a friendly reminder!"
"Get out! Get out of here!"
This time, Chi Erchuan didn't act subservient at all; he turned around and left.
There are some things that have a bottom line.
——
At the same time, the Chi family.
Aunt Chi sneaked off to the east wing.
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