Aunt Zhou usually loved these two grandchildren the most because they only came to stay occasionally. After being asked, her heart softened. However, in front of outsiders, she still said fiercely:
"Go play somewhere else. You are so rude."
Then he turned to Xu Niannian and said:
"I'm sorry to make you laugh. Children just love to make trouble. Did you really make these things?"
Xu Niannian nodded:
"I usually like to make some small things at home. My two children also like to eat them. It's not a problem. I am happy to see them enjoy eating them."
The grandson came to her again and asked for food. Aunt Zhou sighed:
"Normally you guys have plenty to eat at home, why are you embarrassing me like this now?"
But Xiao Xu has already said that, so I brought it here originally to give it to them.
She still gave each of them a lotus cake.
Seeing my grandchildren wolfing down the food, I picked one up for myself. The crust was crispy and sweet, the filling was delicate and soft, and I could even smell a faint floral fragrance.
Only then did I realize that this pastry not only looks delicious, but also tastes great.
There was a flash of surprise in his eyes, and he said with some regret:
"Oh, it's a shame you don't work in the cafeteria with your skills."
"Aunt Zhou really thinks highly of me. I can make some small things by myself, but I can't do it in the cafeteria with so many people."
Aunt Zhou thought about it and realized that it was true. Basically, the only people working in the cafeteria who were women were those working at the food counter.
Working in the kitchen is physically demanding, and her cooking obviously requires very delicate skills, so it would be a waste to go to the cafeteria.
"What is Xiao Xu's educational background?"
The wives of soldiers who come to join the army and have many children usually stay at home to take care of the children. When the children are old enough to leave, they will go out to look for jobs. If she has a high level of education, I can help her keep an eye out for her.
"Aunt, I studied until my second year of high school."
As he spoke, Xu Niannian took out another book from the basket:
"Actually, I came here today for another reason. My man may have mentioned this book when we had dinner here last time."
"Jiang Yue took great pains to help him find it. When he went to deliver it today, Huai Jin was not here. But when he came back, he told me that we already had the book. You see, he spent a lot of time and effort, and we can't use it."
Aunt Zhou took the book and the smile on her face faded. Jiang Yue had just arrived here last night and was anxious to see Lu Huaijin today.
They are all thousand-year-old foxes, why play Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio?
But if the other person is not married, he or she can still say that he or she is brave enough to pursue love. But now that they are married, it is really embarrassing.
Everyone is not stupid. She looked at Xu Niannian and she seemed to know everything. She said that she did this today only for the sake of her man's face. If she were an ordinary person, she would have just gone up and tore her apart.
He said to his two grandsons:
"Go play over there, and we'll give you dinner tonight."
The two little ones were reluctant to leave, but finally followed their grandmother's advice and left.
After everyone left, Aunt Zhou reached out and patted the back of Xu Niannian's hand:
"I'm sorry for wronging you. I'll speak for you. Since you're married, don't quarrel over this."
"It's okay, auntie. Huaijin treats me very well."
Aunt Zhou looked at Xu Niannian in front of her. She seemed to be in good spirits and was obviously spoiled by a man. She didn't know why Jiang Yue wanted to humiliate herself.
When Xu Niannian was about to leave, Aunt Zhou didn't want to let her go empty-handed, so she picked a basket of vegetables from the vegetable garden and gave it to her:
"If you don't have enough, come to your aunt and get some. I took advantage of you with those cakes anyway, so don't be embarrassed."
Aunt Zhou thought that she had just arrived here, and the vegetables grown in the yard must not have come up yet.
In fact, with the blessing of the spiritual spring water, Xu Niannian's vegetable garden has begun to take shape.
After school in the afternoon, Lu Ze and his friends saw the table full of pastries:
"Aunt, is today a good day? Why are there so many delicious foods?"
Xu Niannian glanced at Lu Huaijin. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't be so exhausted both mentally and physically.
"Auntie is tired. Can I have these cakes with porridge and pickles for dinner?"
Lu Ze nodded and stretched out his little hand to give his aunt a back massage:
"Aunt must be tired from making cakes. I'm not greedy, so you can make less."
Xu Niannian pinched his face:
"You're not greedy, but your brother is. I've made school bags for you. Go and try them tonight."
Lu Ze jumped up immediately. He had been looking forward to it for two days, but was too embarrassed to urge his aunt. He didn't expect it to be done so quickly.
The cakes were thrown aside for a long time: "Aunt, can I go and have a look now?"
Xu Niannian didn't expect them to be so anxious. Children's enthusiasm was very sincere, so Xu Niannian simply let him get it himself.
The two of them couldn't wait to grab their bags and stroll around the yard. After a while, Lu Ze began to think his brother's bag was prettier than his own, as all the pictures on it were of his favorite foods.
When Lu Huaijin came back with a tricycle full of things, he saw two little kids happily pulling their schoolbags.
Lu Ze stayed on his brother's bag longer than on his own bag.
Seeing him coming back, Lu Ze rushed into his uncle's arms like a little cannonball:
"The little schoolbags my aunt made for me are the prettiest for me and my brother in the entire nursery!"
"Thank you, Auntie?"
"Thank you!"
Lu Yilin also puffed up his little face and walked around Lu Huaijin.
Although he didn't say anything, it seemed like he said everything.
Lu Huaijin held a child in one hand and held his brother in the other. He saw the cakes on the table and tasted them:
"You are really wasting your talent at home."
No wonder she asked me to prepare a bread oven for her, she really has the skill to do it.
At night, when Xu Niannian was curled up in Lu Huaijin's arms, she told him what happened during the day:
"Will you blame me for going straight to Aunt Zhou?
Lu Huaijin looked at her curled up in his arms, revealing a part of her fair and slender neck, her chest pressed tightly against him, as if she was full of attachment to him.
Sure enough, what I learned from them is that there is truth in couples quarreling at the head of the bed but making up at the foot of the bed.
His Adam's apple rolled, and his big hand caressed the delicate skin:
"It's my fault for not protecting you this time. You can do whatever you want outside. I told you I'm here, so you don't have to be afraid."
Xu Niannian's heart seemed to be slowly filled up.
She wants a man who can save face for others, but also save face for her as his wife.
But the next second, the man grabbed her body with both hands, pulled her up, and pressed her head down.
Xu Niannian was tired after a long day and was beginning to feel sleepy when she sensed that the man wanted to do something again. She was really scared.
He opened his eyes wide and tried to speak hesitantly.
Waiting for a long kiss to end.
When my chest felt cold and then warm.
Xu Niannian said in a trembling voice:
"No, I don't want it. You are old and you are not afraid of death."