Zhu Jiabao warned, "Fanfan, you can play here by yourself. You can't climb the corner anymore. Grandpa and Uncle Zhu are going to cook. If you don't behave, you won't get lunch."
They started feeding Fanfan complementary foods when he was six months old. Now that he has almost all his teeth, he eats normally. However, they are worried that Fanfan is not getting enough nutrition, so they have kept him on formula. Even if he can't eat solid food, he can still drink formula. So, his words have no real power to threaten the child.
As expected, Zhu Fanfan rolled her eyes and went to play by herself. I've never seen anyone spoil a child like that. If it weren't for her grandfather's sharp tongue, he would be the most perfect grandfather in her heart.
Lin Wu said directly, "I'll go cook. Uncle, you just watch over Fanfan. The kitchen is smoky, how can I let you go? I'll be done soon, so don't always scold her."
After saying that, he went out, leaving Zhu Jiabao feeling depressed: "Fanfan, what did Grandpa do to make Xiaowuzi so worried? We get along so well, don't we?"
Zhu Fanfan turned her back to him, put her hands behind her back, and walked away with the gait of an old cadre. She hated her grandfather the most. Who could get along with him?
Lin Wu did all the work all day, and Zhu Jiabao couldn't get a word in edgewise. Finally, she couldn't help but say, "Little Wu, why don't you just stay at my place? It's too much trouble to run around like this and then go back to the dorm at night."
I told him long ago that their work and rest hours are the same, so he can just stay here. Their house is very spacious. The reason they wanted this courtyard was not only because of their military service and achievements, but also because they have several children of marriageable age, and they also included rooms for their future grandchildren.
Now that only the three of them were left, it seemed a bit empty, so they invited Lin Wu. But this stubborn kid said that he was following the country's regulations and that the organization had arranged a dormitory for him. If he didn't go, he would be wasting the organization's good intentions.
After having dinner and washing the dishes, Lin Wu immediately set off to pick up Aunt Yumin, still saying, "Uncle, just call me if you need anything, it's very convenient. I'm a grown man with my own secrets, and if I live with you, my secrets will be exposed."
Zhu Jiabao: ...Why has this child changed his story? Oh well, the secret's already out, can he still force it?
When Liu Yumin returned, Lin Wu left without even entering the house, afraid that he would bring up the idea of having Liu Yumin move in again. In order to help his brothers' families, he only kept enough money for his own expenses each month. The army provided meals, and he only had to buy his own food when he was on rest. He didn't need to spend any other money.
Uncle Zhu felt sorry for him and always invited him to his home for meals, even bringing him food. He was very grateful. He was afraid that if he stayed at Uncle Zhu's house, there would be conflicts, since although he had superpowers, they could sometimes be awkward.
Liu Yumin didn't even need to ask, "Did you say again that Xiao Lin was going to move in? The child didn't even come in the door, she left like she was fleeing a disaster."
She could come back by herself, but Lao Zhu felt sorry for her walking so far and insisted on picking her up. In the end, Xiao Lin always picked her up while he stayed home playing with the children. She persevered through the long Long March, so what are these few steps a day? Lao Zhu is getting more and more sentimental as he gets older.
Zhu Jiabao denied it: "It's not that exaggerated, he must have something going on."
Liu Yumin sighed helplessly: "If Xiao Lin doesn't want to stay, then don't mention it. The children have their own ideas. You have to learn to respect other people's decisions. If you feel that he has put in a lot of effort and wants something in return, then secretly subsidize him."
Zhu Jiabao immediately objected: "He's short of money, where would I get the money to subsidize him? I'm saving all my money for Fanfan, I won't subsidize someone who doesn't know how to be grateful."
The letters his family members sent all asked for money, money, money. He was angry when he read them. Only Xiao Wuzi was soft-hearted and sent money directly. He had been sending money for so many years, but not even a single piece of pickled vegetable had been sent. It wasn't that he was against helping his comrades, but Xiao Wuzi was clearly being taken advantage of, and he was angry.
Liu Yumin smiled at Zhu Jiabao, a smile that sent chills down Zhu Jiabao's spine. Could it be that Xiao Wuzi had sold him out?
Liu Yumin asked directly, "Tell me, what are you hiding from me?"
After a lifetime together, how could he not know his little schemes? He wouldn't talk so much nonsense if he had nothing to hide from her, especially when complaining about someone close to him.
Zhu Jiabao approached Liu Yumin: "Wife, you must believe me. Now follow me and do deep breathing, inhale—inhale—inhale—inhale—"
Liu Yumin said irritably, "Do you think you're giving birth and still breathing in and out?"
Zhu Jiabao said directly, "Our family heirloom has recognized its owner. Fanfan now has a space where she can grow medicinal herbs. Look, these are the ones that have grown in her space. Fanfan, pick another one for your grandma."
Zhu Fanfan looked completely innocent and didn't move, which made Zhu Jiabao so angry that he wanted to hit her. This little brat was just there to jinx him, always letting him down at crucial moments.
Seeing his grandfather's exasperation, Zhu Fanfan triumphantly plucked a he shou wu (Polygonum multiflorum) from his spatial storage, the oldest one he had ever grown.
When Liu Yumin saw a clump of vines several meters tall appear out of thin air, her mind went completely blank. She felt like the whole world was in a fantasy world and stared blankly as she took the medicinal herbs.
The father and son realized something was wrong; had they frightened Grandma? But Liu Yumin, after regaining her senses, ran straight upstairs, slamming the door shut so loudly it hurt their ears. Zhu Jiabao quickly carried Zhu Fanfan upstairs, lest she do something foolish.
The door was closed, and Zhu Jiabao didn't dare to push it open. He spoke softly from the outside. After a while, the door opened, and Liu Yumin was seen carrying a large bag and about to come downstairs. The grandfather and grandson were stunned. Did Grandma not want them to run away from home?
Upon seeing Zhu Fanfan, Liu Yumin kissed him several times and excitedly said, "Grandma's good grandson, Grandma knew Fanfan was the best. Grandma will rely on you for all the medicinal herbs from now on."
The Liu family is also a family of doctors, and they have many ancient books containing many prescriptions with remarkable effects, but the required medicinal materials are very precious and cannot be mass-produced. She has been working to improve the prescriptions, but she doesn't have enough medicinal materials to test them.
That's why she tried to improve the seed cultivation method herself. Even though she put in a lot of effort, many medicinal herbs still couldn't adapt to the climate and temperature, resulting in a lot of wasted seeds.
Now that she has Xiao Fanfan's medicinal herb field, what else is there to research? She can just focus on researching the prescriptions. Once the medicinal materials can be supplied to her, she can experiment with the prescriptions again and again until she finds alternative medicinal materials and achieves mass production. This will greatly reduce the suffering of elderly people like them who have retired from the battlefield.
Zhu Jiabao asked blankly, "Wife, weren't you going to run away from home?"
Liu Yumin immediately got angry: "You want me to run away from home? Zhu Jiabao, let me tell you, I'm in charge of this house. If anyone's going to run away, it's you! Humph! Fanfan, let's go, let's ignore him."
After saying that, he picked up Zhu Fanfan, turned around and went into the room, and then pulled the big bag inside before closing the door with a "bang".
Zhu Jiabao outside the door: ...He's innocent!
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