After everyone sat down in the living room, Wang Lijuan's eyes fell on Lu Cheng. She carefully looked at his complexion and asked with concern: "Lu Cheng, is your injury healed? We were so worried when we came to see you before."
Lu Cheng patted his shoulders and said with a hearty smile: "Everything is fine! Thanks to Yuexi's careful care during this period, and your constant concern, I recovered very quickly."
Wang Lijuan smiled with satisfaction and nodded repeatedly, "That's good, that's good! Yuexi has worked so hard, and we, as her brothers and sisters-in-law, can't help much. We feel really bad about it."
Lin Yuexi waved her hands quickly and said with a smile: "Sister Lijuan, please don't say that. We are all family, and we should take care of each other. Besides, Lu Cheng was able to recover so well because of his perseverance. I dare not take credit for it."
Lu Jianmin interrupted and said, "Yuexi, don't be so modest. We all heard about Lu Cheng's return. If it weren't for your excellent medical skills, how could he have recovered so quickly? We came here this time to thank you."
Lu Cheng smiled and patted Lu Jianmin on the shoulder, saying, "Jianmin, we appreciate your kindness. However, we should not be so polite to each other as brothers. Come, have some tea. This is specially brewed by Yuexi. It tastes good."
Everyone drank tea and chatted about family matters. Wang Lijuan and Lu Jianmin described in detail the process of their planting of Gastrodia elata, from the initial tillage and sowing to the later watering and rain shelter, every detail was full of hardship and expectation.
After hearing this, Lin Yuexi felt even more that Lu Jianmin and his wife were people worth helping.
“You guys have worked so hard. Gastrodia elata is not easy to grow. It’s not easy to harvest so much.” Lin Yuexi said with emotion.
Wang Lijuan smiled and nodded: "Yes, although it is hard work, seeing these Gastrodia elata grow so well, I feel it is worth it. We have some money in our hands after selling the Gastrodia elata this time, so we thought of bringing you some good things, which is also a small token of our appreciation."
Lu Cheng felt warm in his heart after hearing this, and said with a smile: "Sister Lijuan, Jianmin, we understand your intentions. But don't spend so much money in the future. We are all family, there is no need to be so formal."
Lu Jianmin waved his hand and said, "Lu Cheng, don't refuse. We brothers shouldn't talk about this. Besides, if Yuexi hadn't told us to grow Gastrodia elata, how could we have bought so much money? Just consider it as a token of our appreciation this time, so don't refuse it anymore."
Everyone was chatting animatedly, Lin Yuexi stood up and said, "You guys continue chatting, I'll go to the kitchen to prepare lunch. We have to have a good gathering today, I'll cook a few more dishes so that everyone can have a good meal."
Wang Lijuan quickly stood up and said, "Yuexi, let me help you. Let's do it together, and it will be faster."
Lin Yuexi smiled and nodded: "Okay, Sister Lijuan, let's do it together. It's a good opportunity for me to learn your craft."
When Zhang Ma saw this, she said, "You guys better stay still, let me do it!"
After saying that, he didn't let the two of them enter the kitchen.
Lin Yuexi said, "Auntie Zhang, you're too tired to do it alone, let's do it together!"
Seeing that she couldn't stop Lin Yuexi and Wang Lijuan, Zhang Ma stopped talking.
Just like that, the sounds of cutting and frying vegetables soon came from the kitchen, and the aroma gradually spread.
Lu Cheng and Lu Jianmin sat in the living room and continued chatting. Lu Jianmin asked, "Lu Cheng, now that your injury has healed, what are your plans for the future? Will you return to the army?"
Lu Cheng hesitated for a moment and said, "The army hasn't notified me to go back yet, but I think that since my injury has healed, I will have to go back sooner or later. After all, that's where my responsibility lies."
Lu Jianmin nodded and said, "That's right. You are a soldier, and it is your duty to defend your country. But what about Yuexi and the children? Once you leave, the family will depend on her."
Lu Cheng sighed and said, "This is also something I have been thinking about. Yuexi has given up a lot for me, and I don't want her to bear so much alone. However, she has always supported me and said that no matter what decision I make, she will support me."
Lu Jianmin patted Lu Cheng on the shoulder and said, "Yuexi is a good daughter-in-law. You two are really a perfect match made in heaven. However, you have to think more about her. After all, there are two children at home."
Lu Cheng nodded and said, "Yes, I will think about it carefully."
As they were talking, Lin Yuexi and Wang Lijuan came out of the kitchen carrying dishes. Lin Yuexi smiled and said, "The food is ready, everyone come and eat!"
Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun also came out of the room when they heard Lin Yuexi's shout.
Everyone sat around the dining table, which was filled with delicious dishes.
Lin Yuexi specially prepared several of her signature dishes, including braised pork, steamed fish, stir-fried vegetables, and a pot of steaming chicken soup, which was fragrant and appetizing.
Lu Cheng picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Come, let's have a toast together to celebrate Jianmin and Sister Lijuan's great harvest of Gastrodia elata, and thank you for coming to see us."
Everyone raised their glasses, clinked them, and drank them all in one gulp.
Only Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun were a little unhappy because their favorite sister Xiaomei didn't come again.
Lu Jianmin and Wang Lijuan had no choice but to explain, "Zi Yan, Xi Yun, we are only here to sell Gastrodia elata today, so we didn't bring her with us. We must bring your sister Xiao Mei with us next time, okay?"
Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun became happy after hearing this.
After dinner, Aunt Zhang cleaned up the dishes and went into the kitchen. Lin Yuexi wanted to help, but Aunt Zhang smiled and drove her out, saying that she should stay with the guests.
Seeing that she couldn't persuade Zhang Ma, Lin Yuexi came out with Lu Cheng to chat about family matters with Lu Jianmin and Wang Lijuan.
After the meal, everyone chatted for a long time until it got dark, and then Lu Jianmin and Wang Lijuan got up to say goodbye.
Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi sent them to the door, repeatedly reminded them to be careful on the road, and then waved goodbye.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, another half month has passed.
That day, Lin Yuexi was hanging clothes in the yard when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.
She put down the work in her hands, walked quickly to the door and opened it, only to see a middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit standing outside the door. The man was Li Wenyan, the captain of the Li team in Qinghe Village.
Lin Yuexi immediately understood why he came. He must have come for the matter of Gastrodia elata.
"Captain Li, please come in! How come you have time to come here today?" Lin Yuexi said with a smile, while busy making tea for Captain Li.
Captain Li took the teacup, took a sip, and showed a friendly smile on his face: "Yuexi, I came here this time because I heard that Lu Jianmin and Wang Lijuan made a lot of money by growing Gastrodia elata, so I came here specifically to learn more about the situation."
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