Joe's Farming

Qiao Yu brought two steamed buns for Wen Ge'er in the morning. Wen Ge'er eats late, so he didn't have lunch in town like he did yesterday. Gu Feng packed the chestnut chicken and the two children and sent them to Aunt Shi's house in the morning, so Qiao Yu had to cook now. But Qiao Yu was really exhausted yesterday and was a little tired now.

He asked Wen Ge'er to help him knead the dough, and he went to pick a cabbage and pull some onions.

After Wen Ge'er cut the noodles, he heated the pan, added lard, and then beat six eggs. When the oil was hot, he poured in the egg liquid, fried one side until golden brown, then turned it over, broke it up a little with a spatula, then scooped in 5 large bowls of water and covered the pot.

After the water boils, add the shredded cabbage when it is 80% cooked. Then turn off the heat, add chopped green onions, a little soy sauce, and an appropriate amount of salt. The fragrant egg noodles are ready.

Gu Feng had already cleaned up the utility room, built a simple wooden bed, and covered it with cotton sheets and a new quilt. He also had a buckwheat pillow that Aunt Shi had given him, so he took it over. Then he asked Gouzi to boil medicine for Grandpa, gave him a clean towel, and told him where to boil water.

"Husband, it's time for dinner." Qiao Yu shouted.

Gu Feng agreed and went into the kitchen to serve the noodles.

Qiao Yu first brought him two bowls and instructed, "Take them first. I'll serve yours. Do you want chili?"

Gu Feng took the bowl and said, "Yes."

Qiao Yu added some chili powder to his big bowl.

Wen Ge'er had his breakfast ready. Seeing Qiao Yu looking at him, he quickly took a bite and said, "I think it tastes good like this. You can add more spiciness yourself."

Qiao Yu just added some for herself and Gu Feng, and then took it out to eat in the yard.

Gou Zi was just decocting medicine in the yard. Seeing Gu Feng bring him a bowl of noodles, he felt a little reserved. Gu Feng was well-taught by Qiao Yu, so he was told to wash his hands before eating noodles. They were watching the fire in the yard.

Gu Feng first brought the noodles into the utility room. The doctor said he just had a cold and fever, and now he had hope, so he no longer looked like he was dying. The old man sat on the bed to rest. He was flattered to see Gu Feng bring in the noodles, and he quickly moved to sit beside the bed.

Gu Feng had brought two old chairs over and placed the bowls of noodles on them. It wasn't that Gu Feng didn't want them to eat together, but Gouzi's grandfather had been hungry for too many days and didn't have much strength, so he didn't bother.

Gu Feng put down the bowls and let them eat the noodles, then he went out. He was very hungry after being busy until now, and the noodles cooked by his husband made him want to eat them just by smelling them.

The dog first picked up a bowl of noodles and sniffed it, then asked his grandfather in a low voice: "Grandpa, what kind of noodles is this? It smells so good."

The old man picked up an egg with chopsticks and put it into Gouzi's bowl, and replied with a smile: "Kid, this is fried egg and boiled noodles. This family is all good people. Eat it quickly, and add some to grandpa's bowl if it's not enough."

Gouzi: "That's a big bowl, it's enough for me. Grandpa, you should eat quickly too. The doctor said that if you eat well, your illness will be cured."

"Hey, hey, I have to get better soon. I can't hold you back."

Gou Zi ate without even raising his head. Whether it was the steamed buns, braised dishes or noodles, what he ate today was the most delicious thing he had ever eaten in his life. He must work hard and try his best to repay this family.

In the courtyard, Wen Ge'er and Gu Feng were also eating without even raising their heads. Gu Feng ate noodles quickly and drank up all the soup in a short while. Qiao Yu said with relief: "There's still some in the pot. If it's not enough, go add more yourself."

Brother Wen waved his hand: "My bowl is enough, Brother Gu, please eat."

Gu Feng went to pack up the remaining noodles.

Qiao Yu had finished eating by now and stretched: "I'm so sleepy, I'm going to take a nap."

Gu Feng felt distressed and told her husband to go to bed quickly. Wen Ge'er also told him not to worry, and he would go to Aunt Shi to buy soy products for tomorrow after washing the vegetables, and then go to collect some vegetarian dishes later. Qiao Yu nodded and went to bed to sleep.

Perhaps because he was too tired, Qiao Yu slept until the evening when the sun was about to set.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw two children looking at him worriedly.

Gu Xiaoxue saw Qiao Yu wake up and said happily, "Mom, Xiaoyan and I have a brother now."

Gu Xiaoyan was also a little happy: "My brother is three years older than me, but he is only a little taller than me and much thinner than me."

Qiao Yu was confused. How come she had a big child when she woke up? "Xuebao, are you talking about Gouzi?"

Gu Xiaoxue nodded vigorously: "I asked Daddy if Brother Gouzi was the brother he picked up for me, just like Xiaoyan was the brother Daddy picked up for me. Daddy said yes, Gouzi is older than me, so he is the eldest brother."

Qiao Yu was shocked: "Yan Bao was picked up by your father?!"

Gu Xiaoxue didn't expect Qiao Yu to be so surprised, and said weakly: "I...was also picked up by my father."

Gu Xiaoyan also felt a little depressed after hearing this, and asked in a low voice: "Mom, my sister and I are not Daddy's children, so you don't like us anymore?"

Qiao Yu had always assumed that Gu Feng was a married, widowed, single father with a child. She had never expected that both of his children were adopted. Those remarks about him being unlucky in marriage were simply nonsense. Qiao Yu also realized that Gu Feng might have never had a woman before, so yesterday was his first time having sex. No wonder...

The two children were at a loss when they saw Qiao Yu's face turn red with anger. They dared not speak anymore.

When Qiao Yu came to her senses, she found that the two babies were looking at her tremblingly, and she immediately hugged them: "I love you and your father very much. Go, go and play with your eldest brother."

Qiao Yu first went to find some old clothes for the children. Gouzi was thin, so Xuebao's clothes should be suitable for him. He would buy some cloth to make clothes for them tomorrow. The old man also needed to buy some clothes, so he would just give Gu Feng's old clothes for now.

When Qiao Yu went to deliver the clothes, she found that Wen Ge'er was quick and had already brought the stewed meat home. Gu Feng was watching the fire in the kitchen, and the three children were playing outside.

Qiao Yu put the clothes on Gouzi's grandfather's bed and said softly, "Brother Gu said your last name is Wang, so I will call you Uncle Wang from now on. Here are some old clothes. I will buy new ones tomorrow."

Uncle Wang thanked them repeatedly: "I really don't know how to thank your family. Gouzi has a miserable life. When I picked him up, he was almost dead and covered with wounds. I raised him with great difficulty, and he suffered so much with me. I..." As he spoke, he began to cry.

Qiao Yu realized that the grandfather and grandson were not blood relatives: "Don't say that. As the saying goes, those who survive a disaster will have good fortune in the future. Your good fortune is still to come."

Uncle Wang nodded, and because the man in front of him had a gentle personality, he talked a lot. It turned out that Uncle Wang was also a miserable person. When he was young, his family was well-off and he had studied for a few years. After he got married, his parents died one after another. After several years, he had a son, but the son was a bad boy. He owed money to the gambling house and ran away. The old couple was kicked out by the gambling house. Uncle Wang had no brothers or sisters, and his wife died of depression soon after. He was old and could not lift or carry anything with his hands or shoulders, so he finally became a beggar.

Qiao Yu sighed, gambling really does harm to people.