Xiao Dong sent Qi Mengmeng and the others home, then went to Master Li's house to get a cart and helped push Qi Mengmeng home.
Qi Huilan took out two bottles of wine and two packs of cigarettes from home, put them in the cab, and reminded Xiao Dong to drive slowly on the way back.
Xiaodong chased out and Qi Huilan waved at him.
Although Xiao Dong came to help out of Qi Zhijun's favor, they were the ones who benefited, so they couldn't be stingy.
Qi Huilan went back quickly. Zhao Xiaocao had already brought out clean bedding, spread it on the bed, and let Qi Mengmeng and the two children lie down.
Qi Huilan paused, went to the kitchen, lit the fire, and boiled a pot of water. Hot water would be needed to make milk powder for the baby later.
Inside the house, Zhao Xiaocao put the clean clothes into the closet according to Qi Mengmeng's instructions, and then sat down on a stool beside her in a relaxed manner.
"It's still more comfortable at home. Mengmeng, what do you want to eat tonight? Master's wife will make it for you."
Qi Huilan came in with two bowls of brown sugar boiled eggs and handed one to Zhao Xiaocao: "I'll kill a chicken later and we'll have chicken tonight."
Zhao Xiaocao refused to eat the brown sugar eggs and insisted that Qi Mengmeng eat them.
"Why should I eat this delicious food if I give it to Meng Meng?"
"Master's wife, you eat. You've worked hard these past few days and need to replenish yourself." Qi Mengmeng said with a smile, and then said to Qi Huilan, "Mom, you eat too. You're tired too."
"That's right, sister, you have my bowl." Zhao Xiaocao handed the bowl in her hand to Qi Huilan.
"No need, you two can eat yours. There's more in the kitchen. I made three bowls, one for everyone." Qi Huilan expected that the two of them would refuse, so she made three bowls in total. The only difference was that there were two eggs in Qi Mengmeng's bowl, while she and Zhao Xiaocao had one egg.
Zhao Xiaocao followed her to the kitchen and saw that she really had a bowl, so she ate the brown sugar eggs.
After eating the eggs, Qi Mengmeng felt tired, so Qi Huilan asked her to take a nap first. The house was quiet and she could rest better.
Qi Huilan waited until both children woke up, fed them milk powder, and took the diapers outside to wash. Then she said to Zhao Xiaocao, "Sister, I have to trouble you to stay here with Mengmeng for a while. I'm going to the village to pick up Grandma Wu."
Qi Huilan still remembered what Dr. Feng said when she was discharged from the hospital, that she would go find Granny Wu to help Qi Mengmeng breastfeed.
Although their family is well-off and they can find milk powder, breast milk is still more nutritious and convenient.
Zhao Xiaocao also felt that this was serious business, so she urged Qi Huilan to go quickly.
"We're all back home now. I'll be looking after Meng Meng, don't worry."
Qi Huilan pointed to the side and said, "Meng Meng and the two children are asleep. Big sister will go to the next room to sleep for a while. I will lock the door from outside. You can open it yourself when you come back. I will go to the state-owned restaurant to buy some dishes for lunch."
She calculated the time and realized that it would be noon when she got back. She was afraid that she would not have time to cook, so she had to order food from the state-owned restaurant when she went there.
"I'm at home, so don't go to the state-owned restaurant to buy it." Zhao Xiaocao felt sorry for Qi Huilan.
I had no choice but to buy food in the hospital these days, but now that I’m back home, it’s cheaper to cook it myself.
Qi Huilan knew this of course, but she had to go pick up Grandma Wu and asked Zhao Xiaocao to help take care of the family. How could she have the nerve to ask Zhao Xiaocao to help with cooking?
"We've been tired for a few days, so it's only right that we go to the state-owned restaurant to buy some food. It's just for lunch today, and we'll cook at home in the evening."
When Qi Huilan left, she reminded Zhao Xiaocao to rest more and not to worry about anything else.
Zhao Xiaocao was a clean person. She swept the house and wiped the tables and chairs before lying down on the bed with her clothes on.
Qi Huilan first went to the state-owned restaurant to order food before going to the village to invite Grandma Wu.
After listening to Qi Huilan's explanation of her purpose, Granny Wu did not refuse and followed Qi Huilan to the city.
In addition to picking up Grandma Wu, Qi Huilan also bought three chickens and one hundred eggs in the village. They were all ordered in advance by Lu Xiaochun, so she could take them back with her this time.
Someone asked Qi Huilan how much an egg cost, and Qi Huilan smiled and said she would listen to Lu Xiaochun.
The other party wanted to say something, but Granny Wu frowned and said, "If you don't want to, forget it. I'll tell Xiaochun that next time she needs eggs, she can go to someone else's house."
"Granny Wu, I'm just asking casually, just asking casually." The other party immediately said in a flattering manner.
Qi Huilan didn't say anything. She gave the money to Lu Xiaochun. It was Lu Xiaochun who made the decision and she would not intervene any further.
Granny Wu glared at the other party and said unhappily, "If anyone else thinks Xiaochun has taken advantage of you, please speak up now. I will tell Xiaochun that I will not go to your house to exchange eggs anymore."
The people who came to deliver the eggs quickly shook their heads. They didn't have such an idea.
They all inquired and found out that Lu Xiaochun did not take advantage of them. Instead, they did not have to go to the city to sell eggs, which saved them time and allowed them to do other things.
Granny Wu glared at them angrily and reminded them, "Xiaochun is a good child who knows how to be grateful. That's why she went to your house to exchange eggs. There are many families in our village who raise eggs."
They don't want to exchange eggs, but there are many families who want to exchange eggs.
They looked at each other and said nothing more.
Qi Huilan then tied the basket to the front of the bicycle and took Grandma Wu back to the city.
The stuff they were carrying was too heavy, so they rode even slower.
Granny Wu suddenly said, "Xiaochun is a very honest kid. He buys eggs in the village at the same price as the supply and marketing cooperative."
Qi Huilan carefully avoided the stones on the road, then smiled and said, "I know Xiaochun is a good child. Grandma, you came to help us just for Xiaochun's sake. We are not only grateful to you, but also to Xiaochun."
Granny Wu then nodded. This was what she meant.
She was willing to help because she knew Qi Huilan was a sensible person, otherwise, she would not go to the hospital.
The road was difficult to travel on, so the two of them only exchanged a few words and then stopped talking. Qi Huilan rode her bicycle to the state-owned restaurant to pick up the ordered dishes before returning home.
At home, Zhao Xiaocao and Qi Mengmeng were still sleeping.
Zhao Xiaocao heard the noise outside, sat up, smoothed her hair with her hands, walked out, and helped Qi Huilan take the egg basket off the bicycle.
Although he only slept for more than an hour, he slept much more soundly than when he was in the hospital, and Zhao Xiaocao felt much better.
Qi Huilan handed Zhao Xiaocao several lunch boxes brought back from the hospital.
"Big sister, this is our lunch."
Zhao Xiaocao took the four lunch boxes, smelled the aroma, and felt in her heart that Qi Huilan loved her daughter.
Qi Huilan brought Grandma Wu into the house and, according to the old rules, first brought hot water for Grandma Wu to wash her hands.
After washing her hands, Grandma Wu asked Qi Huilan to change the basin of water and wipe Qi Mengmeng's hands, and then she would examine her.
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