Chapter 6: Eating Her Leftovers
When Chi Wan walked out of the house, she observed the Huo family.
The Huo family has a total of 3 rooms.
The shabby tiled house had leaks in the wood on the walls, and there was no way to repair it, so they could only smear it on the walls with some grass and mud.
When the wind blows, it can stir up a cloud of yellow mud.
If it is windy and rainy, needless to say, the house will leak inside.
This room is not big.
According to Chi Wan's memory, there were four people in the Huo family.
His mother is Zhang Yue'e, the eldest is Huo Nanchuan, and he has two younger brothers and sisters, Huo Dongzhi and Huo Chuchun.
One is six years old and the other is five years old.
The two children were small now, so Huo even slept in a small room, while Huo Chuchun shared a room with Zhang Yue'e.
When Huo Chuchun grows up a few more years, the current room will not be enough.
The real deal: an orphan and a widow with nothing in their home.
No wonder everyone in the village said that the Huo family was poor. Even Lu Xiangxiang disliked breaking off the engagement for this reason.
Chi Wan saw the desolation of the Huo family, but also saw the good of the Huo family.
Although the Huo family's house is not very good, there is a large courtyard in front of the house.
There is actually a well in the yard.
You know, in remote rural areas, wells are something that people envy.
Whether it is for eating and drinking, washing vegetables or taking a bath, you don’t have to go out to fetch water, which can save a lot of effort.
And the groundwater is clear and sweet, a good thing~
Chi Wan looked at him with shining eyes.
Next to the well, there is a big pear tree.
It is spring now, and the pear tree has not yet borne fruit, but has already grown lush green leaves.
Wait till summer.
It's so pleasant to think about eating juicy pears while enjoying the coolness under the shade of the trees.
On the other side of the yard.
There is also a simple kitchenette.
The small kitchen looked new. It should have been built in recent years, or even built by Huo Nanchuan himself.
On the inside is the stove, and on the side wall are neatly stacked firewood.
This small home is simple and crude inside and out.
Yet everywhere is clean and orderly, showing vigorous vitality.
No wonder Huo Nanchuan was able to accomplish such a great cause a few years later.
Chi Wan watched and walked to the dining table.
As there was not enough room in the house, we had to eat in the yard.
There was a square small table and a small stool, and on the table was delicious food.
"Xiao Wan, come and have dinner. You must be tired after a night of eating. Come and sit down!"
Zhang Yue'e smiled happily and pulled Chi Wan to sit down at the small table.
She also stuffed the chopsticks into Chi Wan's hand.
When Chi Wan raised her hand to take the chopsticks, she said, "Mom, you should sit down too."
This word "mother".
But Zhang Yue'e felt very comfortable all over.
She also saw Chi Wan raised her hand for a moment, and saw a familiar emerald green jade bracelet on Xibai's wrist.
Zhang Yue'e's eyes suddenly lit up.
On his wrinkled face, he showed a smile that he had never seen before.
That jade bracelet is the Huo family's heirloom, passed down from generation to generation to their daughter-in-law.
The Huo family once had an arranged marriage with the Lu family, and Lu Xiangxiang was once considered Huo Nanchuan's future wife.
Before, Zhang Yue'e reminded Huo Nanchuan that he should either give the jade bracelet to Lu Xiangxiang first and decide on a wife first, so that both families can be at peace.
But Huo Nanchuan disagreed at that time.
Later, it was discovered that Lu Xiangxiang regretted her engagement and made a big fuss, refusing to marry Huo Nanchuan. She also cursed the Huo family for being poor and said that if she married them, they would starve her to death.
Huo Nanchuan didn't want to force it, so he cancelled the engagement. It was just a verbal agreement between adults anyway.
Zhang Yue'e has always known that Huo Nanchuan is a man with very different ideas.
Think more, speak less.
He is very protective of his family, but indifferent and distant to others.
It's only the first day of our wedding...
The jade bracelet, which symbolized her status as a daughter-in-law, was worn on Chi Wan's hand.
What does that mean?
It goes without saying.
Zhang Yue'e smiled so hard that her eyes almost narrowed into a slit.
She seems to be able to hug the big fat kid right away~
With a grin: "Eat, eat, eat~Xiao Wan, eat more."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking.
Huo Nanchuan came out from the kitchen.
The man's big hands easily picked up two large bowls and placed them in front of the children.
Chi Wan looked up in confusion.
She sat on a low stool, looking up at the tall and straight man beside her, her clear eyes sparkling like crystal in the sunlight.
Huo Nanchuan's eyes moved.
As if he understood Chi Wan's silent question, he sat down and explained.
"Xiao 늳 and Xiao Chun 놇, help in the fields. I'll bring the food when we're done."
Zhang Yue'e also said, "Don't worry about those two little ones. I stuffed them with steamed buns when we got home. They won't starve. We'll eat first."
Only then did Chi Wan say "OK" in peace.
But when she lowered her head and looked at the big bowl in front of her, she was stunned again.
it turns out……
It turned out to be a bowl of shiny white rice!
The heat was just right, neither wet nor dry, the rice was white and plump, each grain was distinct, and there was a fragrant rice aroma.
Huo Nanchuan's family was almost completely poor, with nothing in their house.
How can I still eat white rice?
Chi Wan was full of surprise.
She has been working in this village for almost a year, and she knows the situation in the village very well.
The living conditions of every household are not good.
If you are in a better situation, you can eat steamed bread and noodles, but if you are worse off, you can only eat sweet potatoes and potatoes to fill your stomach.
Such fragrant white rice may not even be available at the village chief's home.
Chi Wan used to eat and drink in the production team.
The most common thing is boiled potatoes and shredded potatoes, which make your stomach sour.
But I was so hungry that I had to grit my teeth and eat it even though it tasted bad.
Such a bowl of fragrant rice only appeared in her dreams.
Now put it in front of her.
The aroma of rice, along with the heat, enters my breath.
Just smelling the scent makes my mouth water.
Chi Wan could not have imagined that one day she would be so excited just for a bowl of white rice.
But when she looked at Huo Nanchuan and Zhang Yue'e's bowls, she quickly discovered that they were not eating white rice, but half sweet potato and half rice.
Especially the bowl of Huo Nanchuan.
It was full of sweet potatoes and not many grains of rice.
It was in stark contrast to the clean white rice in front of her.
Could it be that...
Huo Nanchuan was still very sharp and noticed Chi Wan's eyes.
His black eyes drooped slightly, and he held the chopsticks with his bony fingers, picked up the tenderest chin meat from the braised fish, and put it in Chi Wan's bowl.
He whispered, "Let's eat."
He didn't say another word.
But it made Chi Wan feel warm.
Chi Wan then picked up the chopsticks and took a big bite of the fish that Huo Nanchuan had picked up.
tasty!
So delicious!
Not only is the white rice fragrant and soft, but the fish is also tender and tasty.
Is this Huo Nanchuan Shao?
Isn't his cooking skill really good? !
Chi Wan was full of disbelief, her delicate and charming eyes looked at the tall and straight man from time to time.
She wanted to know how many more surprises he had in store, but she didn't know.
Chi Wan didn't think there was anything wrong with her behavior.
She didn't notice the man's gradually stiffening back and slightly reddening ears.
Huo Nanchuan ate silently without saying much, and even rarely picked up any food.
Instead, it was Zhang Yue'e who was standing next to her.
After all, she came here, and she was Huo Nanchuan's mother.
After being pregnant for more than 10 months, how could you not think that Huo Nanchuan was abnormal?
She grinned, her gums almost showing, and muttered to Chi Wan.
"Xiao Wan, since you came in yesterday, we are now a family. Don't be shy, eat more, eat more, you look so thin, it hurts me just looking at you..."
"Our eldest is very capable. He can do anything on the ground. No young man in the village can compare to him!"
"Let it go. He can eat a bite, and you can eat a bite too. I will never let you go hungry. Just eat as much as you want. We are all one family, so don't be polite."
After Zhang Yue'e saw through Lu Xiangxiang's true face.
She really understood in her heart, what village, what city, bah! It's still the same: despise the poor and love the rich!
Chi Wan, a fair, tender and lively girl, didn't mind that their family was poor.
I really like it no matter how I look at it.
Chi Wan refused again, but her bowl was soon filled with food and she could hardly put any more.
In the end, Huo Nanchuan reached out and stopped Zhang Yue'e.
"Mom, that's enough, let her eat by herself."
Chi Wan brought the almost full bowl and said to Zhang Yue'e, "Thank you, mother."
at the same time.
She also smiled at Huo Nanchuan.
Her eyebrows are curved, her lips are pink, and the corners of her mouth are upturned.
Like a little hook.
Make the tip of your finger itch.
Huo Nanchuan's eyes flashed quickly, and he didn't dare to look at her for the second time.
He just felt...
Isn't it early spring? Why is the sun so strong? It makes his whole body hot.
Chi Wan was really hungry.
But she had drunk the spiritual spring water in the spiritual treasure space and eaten a few big red cherries, so she no longer felt as hungry as she did at the beginning.
And she has a small mouth and a small appetite.
Huo Nanchuan gave her such a big bowl of rice and put so many dishes on it.
Chi Wan tried her best to eat, but only ate one tenth of it.
My belly is already round and bulging.
She really couldn't eat any more.
A hint of coquettishness slowly emerged in her watery eyes.
Zhang Yue'e is sitting in front of me. What should I do?
Silent.
That gentle gaze fell on Huo Nanchuan.
Chi Wan was under the small table and kicked Huo Nanchuan's feet.
The man raised his head instantly, looking at Chi Wan with his dark and deep eyes, and saw her cheeks slightly red from the sun, and her eyes silently asking for help.
Huo Nanchuan's Adam's apple rolled.
He asked, "You can't eat anymore?"
"That's too much. Really too much. I didn't eat as much in a day as I did in this meal."
Chi Wan waved her hands repeatedly.
Huo Nanchuan said, "Don't eat if you're full."
Chi Wanru was pardoned and could finally put down her chopsticks in peace.
However.
Next second.
She had just put the bowl down when it was picked up again by a dark, broad hand.
Huo Nanchuan didn't pick up any food either. He held chopsticks in his right hand and a large bowl in his left hand. He ate the food that Chi Wan hadn't finished, and ate it in big mouthfuls.
Chi Wan was stunned.
The villagers were poor and frugal, and they couldn't afford to waste food, but that was her leftovers...
Zhang Yue'e on the side was delighted.
She said with a smile, "Our eldest has a good appetite and is not picky about food. He can eat anything. Xiaowan, if you want to eat something or don't want to eat something, you can tell him. As a couple, there is nothing to be embarrassed about, you just need to be closer."
Chi Wan listened to these words, her cheeks did not turn red, and even her ears began to feel hot.
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