The next day, Lu Qingyang brought back a small one specifically, saying it was for washing children. The adults used the big one, and the children used the small one.
With the help of the fully automatic washing machine, Aunt Liu has indeed freed up a lot of time during the day.
She used part of the saved time to research more sophisticated confinement meals.
Although Lu Qingyang often brought back some fresh vegetables, Aunt Liu also had to go out to buy some fish and meat every morning.
Early that morning, Aunt Liu came to the supply and marketing cooperative with a basket of vegetables on her shoulder, looking very familiar with the place.
Aunt Liu bought crucian carp: "You must choose a live one for you. It's fresh. It's for your child's confinement fish soup. It must be fresh. Of course, it has a fishy smell."
There was also an auntie buying groceries nearby. When she heard her say that, she started the conversation: "Is there a pregnant woman at home? How many babies did you give birth to? Are they boys or girls?"
When Aunt Liu heard about children, she started talking and smiled widely: "She is my eldest niece. She just gave birth to twins! A boy and a girl, they are so precious!"
Although they are not related by blood, Shen Mo Ke is just like her niece.
The old lady's eyes lit up, and she was very envious. "Twins? This is a great blessing! Congratulations! Two children... that must be a lot of work for the family, right?"
"Oh, don't mention it!" Aunt Liu seemed to have found a soulmate, and she couldn't help but complain, "I'm so busy! I have to take care of the two little ones during the confinement period, feeding, changing diapers, crying... I take turns day and night! Everyone in the family has to go to work, so I have to help take care of them during the day."
The aunt listened with understanding and sympathy on her face. She said gently, "Bringing up one child is hard enough, let alone twins."
Aunt Liu sighed, "But that's right! I just want to find someone who is trustworthy, quick-handed, and who really likes children to lend a hand, especially during the day, who can help look after the children so that I can have time to make a hot meal for the adults and children. But where can I find such a reliable person? I don't mind someone I know well, and people I know well also have their own things to do."
When the aunt heard this, she immediately said, "Sister, do you think... is this okay?"
"Ah?" Aunt Liu was stunned and looked at her with some surprise.
The aunt smiled gently and spoke sincerely, "Sister, please don't be surprised. My surname is Chen. I was a Chinese teacher at the city's No. 3 Primary School before I retired. My husband passed away two years ago. My son and daughter have settled down in other places. I am the only one at home. I am idle at home after retirement. I like children very much. I used to interact with children every day at school. Now that I am retired, I always feel empty inside.
Seeing your family's situation, it's rare to have twins, so I was thinking...if you don't like it, can I go and help? I just want to have some fun, and I'll feel at ease and happy to be with the children. Don't worry, I'll take good care of the children and pay attention to hygiene, so I guarantee I won't cause any trouble for you."
Retired teacher! Last name Chen! When Aunt Liu heard this identity, she believed it about 70% of the time.
In the teacher's heart, that is a synonym for being cultured.
Look at Teacher Chen's conversation and temperament, which are neat and clear, with clear eyes and gentle voice, which exudes a reassuring aura.
However, thinking about what happened last time, she dared not agree easily.
She was also someone who could talk about things, so she had to go back and ask Qingyang and let him find out the truth to avoid any more trouble.
"Teacher Chen, this is not something you can decide. We have to go back and ask them. After all, you said you are in trouble."
"That's right. I understand. On the contrary, you come to buy groceries at this time every day. If you have any questions, let me know when you get a reply."
"Okay, Cheng 놊 Cheng 놖 will tell you."
While buying groceries, the two chatted for a long time. Teacher Chen's conversation was indeed quite good.
Aunt Liu carried the big, lively crucian carp into the kitchen and prepared to prepare lunch.
In the room, Shen Mo and Old Lady Fang were each guarding a cradle, teasing Dongtou and Xiaoyuer, who had just woken up and were in good spirits.
Although Old Lady Fang is in good spirits, she is nearly 80 years old after all, and is less energetic than before.
She looked at her great-grandson waving his little fists in the cradle, smiling from ear to ear, and reached out to gently touch the little hand on his head. The little guy immediately grasped one of his great-grandmother's fingers with his tiny fingers. The faint words made Grandma Fang's heart break.
After watching for a while, she felt her waist a little sore, so she could only reluctantly sit down on the chair next to her to rest, but her eyes were still fixed on the two treasures.
"It's a great pleasure to see crucian carp today. It's big and fresh. I bought a big one. I'll stew some crucian carp and tofu soup later. It's the best for promoting lactation. I'll also stir-fry some tender celery to make it refreshing. Qingyang said you have a sore waist? Okay, I'll stir-fry some kidney to replenish your waist!" Aunt Liu's voice came from the kitchen door, carrying the heat from the stove.
Shen Mo raised her head and smiled gratefully, "Aunt Liu, thank you for your trouble. Just cook as you like. I love it."
Old Mrs. Fang also turned her gaze towards the kitchen and responded with a smile: "Sister Liu's cooking skills are impeccable! Mo girl, just enjoy your meal."
She looked at Xiaoyu'er's big black eyes and couldn't help leaning over to tease him. "Yes, yes, Xiaoyu'er? Is grandma right?"
Looking at the two delicate little lives in the cradle, Grandma Fang's joy was about to overflow.
"Oh, right! Look at your memory! You were so happy that you forgot to take out the good stuff!"
As she spoke, she carefully took out a small purse made of dark blue satin and embroidered with an exquisite lotus pattern from her pocket.
The mouth of the purse was tied with a thin silk rope.
Old Mrs. Fang untied the silk rope with great care and poured out two small, golden objects from it.
They are two small and exquisite golden peanuts! Each one is only the size of a thumb, but the workmanship is extremely delicate, the texture of the peanut shell is clearly visible, and even the stem is made to look lifelike.
"Oh, look at how adorable our little baby is!" Old Mrs. Fang smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits. She picked up a golden peanut and shook it gently in front of her eyes. Sure enough, the little guy's eyes followed the golden light.
"These are the golden peanuts that grandma prepared for you a few years ago! One for Xiaoyu and one for Xiaoyu! Wear them to play with, add blessings, and bless our Fang family's golden grandchildren to grow up safely and healthily!"
Chen Mo saw it and quickly stopped her: "Grandma! You...you have already given us and the children too many things! This golden peanut is too valuable. How can a child wear this? What if it is lost..."
"Oh! Why are you being so polite!" Old Lady Fang pretended to be angry and glared at Chen Mo, but her tone was full of doting, "No matter how valuable something is, it will become a dead thing if you keep it. We are old now, what's the point of keeping these yellow and white things?
We bring what we bring with us when we are born and we take it with us when we die! It is for our little babies to wear it, so that it looks festive and precious!
This is the gift from my great grandmother, and it also brings joy to our Fang family! Twins, a boy and a girl, a dragon and a girl, what a blessing! What a great joy! How can a person wearing gold be worthy of our lucky baby! "
Without further ado, she stuffed the two golden peanuts into the pockets of Xiaotou and Xiaoyuer's clothes respectively, and patted them gently, "Wear them, both of you! Grandma will be happy to see you!"
Shen Mo looked at the joy in the old woman’s eyes and knew that refusing again would only hurt the old woman’s heart, so she could only gratefully agree: “Then…thank you grandma!”
She entertained the children for a while, until the two little guys had eaten and drunk their fill, began to yawn, and their eyelids gradually became heavy, then she reluctantly stood up.
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