Xiao Zong was also happy: "That's right, Brother Lu! The commander and the commander wanted to tear down their house and load it onto the truck! They got five or six cans of milk powder alone! And those snacks, snacks... oh yeah, and that!"
놛 pointed to the small rosewood suitcase that Grandpa 뀘 had placed on the passenger seat at the moment, "That one is the most valuable, the old man holds it himself and won't let anyone touch it!"
Lu Qingyang's eyes fell on the exquisite little suitcase, and his heart moved slightly.
놛 knew that what was inside must be prepared for Shen Mo, and that the old man regarded it as a treasure at the bottom of the box.
"Okay, let's get started! Xiaozong, you carry those big bags, and put them down gently. I'll hold the thermos." Lu Qingyang rolled up his sleeves and began to carefully carry things.
놛 deliberately took out the small rosewood suitcase and carried it by himself.
There were so many things that they went back and forth twice to move most of them to the gate of the courtyard.
Finally, only the heavy wicker box and several large cardboard boxes were left. Lu Qingyang and Xiao Zong each carried one and walked into the yard.
When the two of them grunted and carried the last batch of supplies into the main room, Grandpa Wang and Grandpa Shen looked over at the same time.
Looking at the packages, boxes and cartons piled up on the ground like a small mountain, the old man showed a hint of pride on his face.
Uncle Shen's eyes widened and he smacked his lips: "Brother...you...you are moving the supply and marketing cooperative from Beijing here?"
His tone was full of amazement but not much envy. He simply felt that the event was too grand.
Lu Qingyang put down his things, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and looked at the "mountain of supplies" on the ground.
Lu Qingyang took a deep breath, a mischievous smile appeared on his face, and he said to the old man:
"Grandpa, our little temple is almost full!"
Shen Mo's gaze deliberately lingered on the cake boxes.
"The snacks in Beijing are so delicious! I like the sachima from Daoxiang Village the most. It's crispy and fragrant, with lots of raisins and sesame seeds on top! Xiaoting, would you like to try it?"
"That's good! That's good! This big box is all yours! Take your time to eat it! When you're done, grandpa will have someone send it to you!"
Shen Mo smiled even sweeter: "Thank you, Grandpa!"
She turned to Lu Qingyang and said, "Qingyang, quickly open one of the snack boxes and let Grandpa and Grandpa have a taste. Also give some to little Zong Zhi as he has worked hard driving. Also, the box with the Double Happiness logo printed on it."
She pointed to a dessert box that looked the most exquisite. "I remember it contained puff pastry. Grandpa, you have good teeth, so you must like that!"
"Hey! All right!"
Seeing that his wife had made the old man smile with just a few words, Lu Qingyang immediately took action and neatly opened the Double Happiness box that Shen Mo pointed to.
Inside, there were indeed neatly arranged, golden and shiny puff pastries, with layers of crispness that looked tempting.
놛 opened another box of sachima, and the rich aroma of egg and sesame wafted out instantly.
Shen Mo picked up a piece of sachima and handed it to the old man first: "Grandpa, try it, is it still the same taste?"
He handed another piece to Uncle Shen: "Sir, you should also try some snacks from the capital."
Finally, he picked up a small piece, took a bite with satisfaction, and squinted his eyes: "Hmm! It smells so good! This is the taste! You can't get such authentic food in the countryside."
Xiaoting also had a share, and Xiaozong was also given a piece of dessert, and he thanked with a simple smile.
Lu Qingyang coughed a few times: "Why don't I have it?"
Shen Mo stuffed the remaining half of the cake into 놛's mouth.
Lu Qingyang: “…”
The two old men were chatting over warm tea about the past events in the capital and the latest happenings in Liuxi. A reserved but eager voice came from the door.
"Captain? Are you home?"
"Deputy Captain! Come in quickly, is there something wrong?" Lu Qingyang stood up and greeted him.
Wang Shun rubbed his hands, smiling, and quickly scanned the old man with his eyes, saying respectfully, "Captain, excuse me for disturbing you. The water in our hot spring pool has just been changed today, and it's very clear! There's no one in it right now, it's clean!"
놛 paused, and said in a more enthusiastic voice, "I was thinking, Grandpa has worked hard on the journey, our hot spring water is the best to relieve fatigue and drive away the cold! 놚 No... please invite Grandpa to take a bath? Relax your muscles and bones?"
Lu Qingyang's eyes lit up and he looked at the old man:
"Grandpa, what do you think? The deputy captain is right. Take a bath in the hot springs to relieve fatigue and have a good sleep at night. Doctor Bao said that the hot spring water here is good and nourishing!"
Before the old man could say anything, Mr. Shen beside him had already made the decision with a smile:
"Go! You have to go! Brother, you don't know how comfortable it is to soak in this hot spring water! It's a hundred times better than the big bathhouse in the city! After soaking in it once, I guarantee that all the joints in your body will be loosened up, and you can fall asleep as soon as you touch your pillow at night!"
The old man had a bumpy ride along the way and his bones were indeed a little sore. In addition, he was sweating from the spicy hot pot before, so when he heard you say such good things, he was indeed a little moved.
놛 nodded reservedly: "Okay, then... I'll trouble this gentleman."
"No trouble! No trouble!" Wang Shun was overjoyed when he heard that the old man agreed, and waved his hand quickly: "It is my blessing to be able to serve you! I will prepare it right away! I guarantee that you will have a comfortable bath!"
After a short rest, accompanied by Lu Qingyang and Wang Shun, the old man and the enthusiastic Mr. Shen went to the hot spring in the back mountain.
Passing through a small forest, the air gradually became thicker with the unique smell of sulfur and a bit of "rotten eggs".
The mist was thick, covering the few rather simple houses built on the mountainside.
Wang Shun had been waiting at the door for a long time, and led them in attentively.
It's much warmer inside than outside, and more steamy.
Pushing open a heavy wooden door, a pool about ten feet in diameter made of bluestone slabs appeared before our eyes.
The water in the pool is crystal clear, with a slight tinge of light green.
Fine bubbles were bubbling out from the cracks between the bottom and walls of the pool, hot air was rising, wisps of white smoke were floating on the water surface, and the air was filled with moist water vapor.
Next to the pool were several wooden stools, ladles, and even a small wooden tray with a few washed hawthorns and a small dish of melon seeds on it, which were obviously carefully prepared by Wang Shun.
"Grandpa, please take your time in the soak! The water temperature is just right. I'll be waiting right outside. Just call me if you need anything!" Wang Shun said respectfully, stepped out, and gently closed the door.
When the old man was soaking in the hot spring, he felt so comfortable.
This hometown of my grandson is clearly a paradise on earth, and life there is not hard at all. You are really overthinking this.
I was still worried along the way, but it seems that all these worries are unnecessary.
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