Wang Xu touched her face, lay down, held her in his arms, and adjusted her into a comfortable position.
With the familiar embrace, Gu Xi regained the sense of security. His brows relaxed, his breathing became even, and he slept soundly.
Lying on his bed, holding Gu Xi in his arms and looking at her sleeping face, Wang Xu exhaled slowly and his whole body gradually relaxed.
The restless heart and trembling hands finally settled down. It felt like a nightmare. Not only was Gu Xi afraid and overthinking, but she was also traumatized.
He closed his eyes, the huge fear and psychological activities made him particularly tired these two days. As long as he was okay, Wang Xu also fell into a deep sleep.
The villagers soon forgot their panic and devoted themselves to the joy of slaughtering the New Year pig. A small number of people, who had many children at home and had difficulty getting food, could only eat meat a few times a year, and they were all counting on the New Year.
The children were even more excited, cheering that they would have meat to eat, and chasing and running around the village committee.
This year, an old man in the village also slaughtered pigs. He was a butcher when he was young. He slaughtered many pigs in the pig farm with skillful techniques. When he got old, after the survival of the fittest in the factory, he returned to the village to retire.
Because two pigs were kept this year and both were fat and strong, every household got a lot of meat. The most fiercely contested part was still the fatty meat such as pork belly.
Wang Xu needed ribs and tenderloin, and also bought a piece of pork knuckle, but no one was fighting over it.
Aunt Chen also asked for pork liver, went back to make some pork liver porridge, and gave some to Lin Ling and Xiang Qian. She also bought pork belly and pig's feet.
Gu Xi doesn't eat offal, so pig liver is not a good source of blood supplement. She can only cook some red bean soup with some red dates.
Gu Xi insisted on eating the pork trotter with pickled pork and fresh soup, so Wang Xu had to ride his bike to the town to buy more.
Hong Qin and Yuan Ping also heard the news. When they met Wang Xu, they gave him a lot of things and asked him to take them back to replenish Gu Xi.
Wang Xu was not polite. After Gu Xi recovered, he took her to return the gift.
Wang Xu also bought some Chinese medicine to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and went to a state-owned restaurant to buy four dishes and sent them to Xiang Qian.
Lu Yun came to the hospital early in the morning to replace Yin Jie. Lin Ling lent her a bicycle so that she could move around more conveniently.
"Wang Xu, why are you here? Is Gu Xi feeling better?"
Wang Xu pointed at the backpack and said, "A lot better. She knows how to order food now. I came here specially to buy food and cook for her.
You will be in the hospital for the New Year this year. I have so many words to say to thank you that I won’t say any more. I will keep them in mind, brothers. If you need anything in the future, just let me know. You also need some time to recuperate.
I have told the village chief that when you are almost well enough, you can go work on the pig farm. It is much easier than farming, and you will get paid.
I specially bought these dishes from the state-owned restaurant. You two can enjoy them. Happy New Year. "
Xiang Qian was surprised that Wang Xu still cared about him. In his previous life, he had few friends and was busy making a living all day long. He had never felt the kindness of people around him.
"Happy New Year. Everything is fine here. You can go back and take care of Gu Xi. Thank you for the meal."
Wang Xu had already spoken a lot today, making an exception. After he finished speaking, he had nothing else to say, so he said goodbye and went back to take care of Gu Xi. He was really worried about her being alone at home.
When I got back, I happened to meet Wan Hexing and Wan Xi at home. They came to care about Gu Xi. Wan Xi also gave her some homemade soy sauce meat. People in the village eat this during the Chinese New Year. It can be eaten as a dish, or it can be cut and stir-fried with vegetables.
Ever since Gu Xi knew that Wan Xi liked Yin Jie, she has been particularly friendly to her. Last time, she bought several bottles of vanishing cream and gave one to Wan Xi. Wan Hexing insisted on paying for it. Wan Xi was also used to using the vanishing cream, so she treated it as something she bought herself. Gu Xi had no choice but to accept it and also gave her some snacks.
On New Year’s Eve, there is no entertainment, and other families gather together to eat New Year’s Eve dinner, chat and stay up late.
Gu Xi and Wang Xu seemed much more deserted. They first went to the village chief, secretary, and accountant to wish them a happy new year and give them some snacks.
They also went to Grandma Yin and Aunt Bai to wish them a happy new year, but in the end, neither of them stayed for the New Year's Eve dinner, and they both returned to their own homes.
Wang Xu was also busy all day, making pickled pork with preserved vegetables, braised fish, and the ready-made four-happiness roasted gluten that Gu Xi had specified for good meaning.
I also made fried shrimp, braised pork ribs and rice cakes, and dumplings.
There was cultural exchange between the north and the south. Gu Xi said that Shanghainese people eat glutinous rice balls, which symbolizes reunion and happiness. Wang Xu had no choice but to make black sesame glutinous rice balls for "Empress Dowager Cixi".
The two of them ate sweetly and warmly: "I wonder how my parents and Gu Chao are doing at home. How did you get by before I came?"
Wang Xu peeled shrimps for Gu Xi. The Queen Mother would peel the shrimps well for her before eating them, but she would only eat the ones he peeled and would disdain those peeled by others. If Wang Xu wasn't around, Gu Xi would peel it herself, which was simply torturing herself alone.
"I'm going to Yin Jie's house. Wan Hexing and Wan Xi will also go. The three families will celebrate together. After dinner, Wan Hexing and his family will stay until the New Year's Eve. I'll be home early. I'm not used to the hustle and bustle, and I don't like celebrating festivals. It's like reminding myself that I'm alone."
Gu Xi leaned over and kissed Wang Xu on the cheek: "From now on, you will no longer be alone. I will be with you at any time."
Wang Xu looked into Gu Xi's eyes, which were still bright and moving. His heart was burning as he looked at her. "Gu Xi, wait until your injury is healed, then we'll get married. I don't want to wait any longer. I'm really scared this time. I just want to be with you and let you be my wife, otherwise I'll regret it."
Gu Xi had experienced life and death, and originally did not take marriage very seriously, but if it was Wang Xu's strong wish, she was willing.
"Is that how you propose? When we propose, we need a ring and flowers, and then we get down on one knee."
Wang Xu just couldn't help it for a moment, and didn't expect Gu Xi to agree immediately: "Okay, next time I'll be ready and I'll send you off."
Gu Xi smiled very happily: "The taste of love is really good, then... when will you give yourself to me?"
Wang Xu's eyes turned confused: "Am I not already yours?"
Gu Xi blinked ambiguously and whispered in Wang Xu's ear in confusion: "Silly boy, when do you use the condom? I can't wait any longer."
Wang Xu felt that he was not as thick-skinned as Gu Xi after all, and his ears turned red: "After we get married, you should marry me as soon as possible. Don't say these things before we get married."
Gu Xi pretended to be disappointed: "Oh~ Then don't mention it, everyone just hold it in."
Wang Xu looked at her charming appearance and couldn't help it. He avoided her wounds, picked her up and kissed her passionately...
"Wang Xu, you bastard, why do you get to enjoy it all? Am I just a tool?"
"Wife, be good... once again..."
"Get lost, my hand is broken, and you are still doing this, do you want to cripple my other hand?"
"Wife, let's do something else..."
"Wang Xu, you are so pretentious, you have no shame..."
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