Xu Ruantang deliberately made her footsteps heavy and walked behind the two of them, then coughed lightly.
"Ahem, where did this car come from?"
Xu Hanli was startled by the shout and immediately stood up straight and turned around, his face full of panic.
He glanced at Xu Ruantang, then turned to Chen Ji, forcing a fake smile: "Sister-in-law, are you off work?"
"Um."
Xu Ruantang nodded, her eyes fixed on Xu Hanli.
Xu Hanli looked guilty. "Heh... well... about the car, let your husband Chen talk to you about it slowly."
As he spoke, he backed away, saying, "Well, now that the car's been delivered, I'm going home. My parents are waiting for me to eat!"
Xu Hanli turned around quickly, his long legs moving at lightning speed.
Even after everyone had gone quite a distance, the voice drifted over again: "Old Chen, how about you take me for a ride sometime?"
The two exchanged glances, but Xu Ruantang pretended not to notice and circled the car.
There are very few domestically produced cars nowadays, this one is obviously an imported car, with a typical flat design from the 80s and 90s.
The car has a silver-gray body and a large front.
Chen Ji followed silently behind her.
After completing the drive, Xu Ruantang decisively opened the driver's car door and waved to Chen Ji, "Come on, Xiao Chen, let's go for a drive."
Occasionally, as a joke, Xu Ruantang would nudge Chen Ji, wanting him to call her "sister" so she could hear it.
With no one around, she reached out and tossed her hair back, striking a nonchalant pose.
"Okay, thank you, sister."
For the first time ever, Chen Ji accepted her joke, opened the passenger door, and bent down to sit inside.
Xu Ruantang sniffed, feeling like she was the boss and Chen Ji was just a younger brother she had paid to be brought in.
It's a bit stimulating.
Xu Ruantang went upstairs for the first time, and she originally thought Chen Ji would stop her.
After all, it's rush hour now, and there are more cars on the road than usual, especially bicycles and motorcycles.
Unexpectedly, Chen Ji got into the passenger seat, fastened his seatbelt, and waited for Xu Ruantang to drive.
He seemed to completely trust her.
Xu Ruantang drove out of the compound at a snail's pace, and Chen Ji didn't urge her or say a word more to her.
But when they arrived at the gate of the compound, Chen Jicai slowly said, "Wife, turn left."
"good."
Xu Ruantang kept his eyes straight ahead and his back ramrod straight.
At home, she's usually the one with the worst posture, but right now she doesn't dare to relax at all.
Turning right leads to Xifo Temple, where it's rush hour right now, and bicycles and motorcycles are crammed onto the street.
Turning left leads to Xishan, where there are fewer cars and even fewer people.
While driving, Xu Ruantang took a moment to give Chen Ji a thumbs-up, saying, "As expected of a leader, just a few words have guided me onto the right path!"
Chen Ji chuckled, "Your sister drives so well."
That person committed a foul.
The setting sun bathed the horizon in golden light, and Chen Ji rolled down the car window to let the spring breeze in.
Xu Ruantang got tired of driving it after a while.
She found a place to stop and coaxed Chen Ji into getting the car with kind words, while she leaned out the window to admire the scenery.
There are a few scattered shops on the edge of the western hill.
As they walked, Xu Ruantang pulled Chen Ji to go eat.
The owner cooks mostly home-style dishes.
Xu Ruantang stood there, looking at the simple menu on the wall, and ordered in a muffled voice: "Boss, I'd like a bowl of noodles with soybean paste, a stir-fried hot and sour cabbage, and some green bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and sliced pork."
"good!"
The boss, who was lying on a recliner by the door, stood up upon hearing this and walked into the house with a smile.
Xu Ruantang pulled Chen Ji to sit down at a small table outside, rested her chin on her hands, and glanced back at their car.
"Chen Ji, when you take your vacation this year, let's drive out together, okay?"
Chen Ji had deep-set eyes and sat on a small stool with his long legs looking rather awkward. He quickly nodded and said, "Okay."
When the noodles with soybean paste arrived, Chen Jiduan went over to mix them before pushing them in front of Xu Ruantang.
Xu Ruantang readily accepted the bowl and used it to serve herself some.
She scooped up the few cucumber shreds and radish slices that were left in the noodles with soybean paste.
The owner came over to serve the food, and seeing the two of them sharing a bowl of noodles, he laughed heartily, "Comrade, your wife is just like mine, her appetite is as small as a cat's."
Chen Ji smiled politely.
After the boss left, Xu Ruantang muttered softly, "I have a big appetite."
She has big eyes but a small stomach; she can't eat much staple food, but she can eat a lot of vegetables.
And there are always many kinds of food I want to eat.
However, this is not a problem, because Chen Ji is there.
Chen Ji is not picky about food; he eats whatever she orders, and he always finishes his plate.
The couple had one thing in common: neither of them gained weight.
Xu Ruantang was indignant.
If only she had Chen Ji's stomach capacity.
By the time the two finished their meal, it was already dark.
Originally, they were going to go straight back to the compound, but Xu Ruantang missed Xiaobao, so Chen Ji took her to pick up the child.
Xiao Bao was asleep when he was carried into the car.
Xu Ruantang wrapped her in a small blanket and held her in the back seat.
Xiao Bao has grown quite a bit, and his hair has grown longer too. He's probably growing taller during his growth spurt, and his limbs have become slender.
According to Gao Baoliang, when he took Xiaobao back to his hometown for the Spring Festival, the child may have had some diarrhea due to the change in environment.
I lost weight when I came back.
Xu Ruantang and Chen Ji took her to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and after some treatment, she has been feeling much better lately.
The light and shadows shifted, and Xiao Bao's long eyelashes trembled.
Xu Ruantang couldn't resist and secretly kissed her soft cheeks several times.
Chen Ji has been very busy since the Lunar New Year.
When the weekend came, Xu Ruantang took her child back to the Chen family home.
The godmother and the old lady's eyes lit up when they saw Xiao Bao.
The two women took turns holding the baby, completely enamored with him. The little one was sweet-talking and, despite not knowing many words yet, made the old lady smile.
Tang Wan was also at home. After Yi Yi woke up, she took the children out.
Yi Yi can't walk yet, but Tang Wan helps him, and he can push his legs forward a few steps.
Xiao Bao was lying on the sofa, and while playing, he ended up snuggling up next to Yi Yi.
Yi Yi's big, dark eyes stared straight at Xiao Bao.
Before the adults could react, he reached out and pulled Xiaobao's ear, causing Xiaobao to grimace.
"Yiyi, let go."
Tang Wan held Yi Yi in one arm and reached out with the other to pull his chubby little hand.
Xu Ruantang walked over to the two of them in a few steps. She thought Xiaobao would cry, so she was prepared to hold and comfort him.
To everyone's surprise, Xiao Bao looked at the little dwarf in front of her who was a head shorter than her, put her arms around Yi Yi and hugged her tightly, pressing Yi Yi's head down with her little hands.
"all."
Xiao Bao smiled at Tang Wan, his eyes crinkling.
The others in the main room had just breathed a sigh of relief when they were amused by Xiao Bao's childish tone and mature-for-his-years behavior.
Tang Wan smiled too, lovingly patting Xiao Bao's cheek and saying gently, "Xiao Bao is such a good boy."
"Good boy/girl."
Xiao Bao responded quickly, determined not to let the adults' words fall on the ground.
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