Siheyuan: Cooking journey

Naturally, you will get close to the one who is well-behaved and likable.

Lou Xiao'e understood this very well. She knew Sisi was smart and must understand it, so she especially hoped that she could change and save face for herself.

But soon,

Lou Xiao'e felt disappointed and her mood hit rock bottom.

Little Sisi had a stern face and didn't move at all. Her clear eyes didn't even glance over there.

After kissing little Nianqiu,

He Yuzhu looked at Sisi with a cold face. He couldn't be partial to her, so he walked over, squatted, hugged her in his arms, and kissed her a few times.

"Sisi, do you miss daddy..."

Sisi still had a stern face and a frown on her face.

He Yuzhu was accustomed to this expression of hers.

He was also aware of his eldest daughter's indifference. She would be happy for several days just by calling him dad occasionally. As his own daughter, he loved her so much that he wouldn't care about so many things. He hugged her with mixed feelings.

"Sisi didn't say anything, which means she agreed. She must miss her dad very much."

He Yuzhu stood up, holding little Nianqiu in one hand and gently stroking Sisi's little head with the other.

"Come on, help dad pick vegetables and show your sister how capable you are as a sister..."

He Yuzhu took his two daughters to the utility room.

Peace returned to the living room.

Lou Xiao'e felt inexplicably relieved. No matter what, this simple-minded man still liked Sisi.

She also understood that this silly man was pretending to be confused, and she was very annoyed about it.

It's so easy to just say what's going on. There's no point in hiding.

In one afternoon, she had figured out why she had to let this silly man make the choice.

Even if the silly man chose the other side, he would not admit defeat. Seven plus two, a total of nine years of waiting, he did not come back just because he left.

Get the silly man back the way you lost him.

aside,

Ran Qiuye's face was calm.

She also knew that He Yuzhu was pretending to be stupid by not saying anything.

But inexplicably, she hoped that she could pretend to be stupid for a little longer, at least without destroying the harmony of the family.

Once it is said, no matter which side you choose, the other side will be sad.

Although she is a competitor of Lou Xiao'e, she actually feels insecure.

After all, he intervened when I was away.

We have already agreed that I will leave as soon as she comes back.

Even if I didn't choose her, I would still feel bad and would feel guilty and uncomfortable.

If I choose her, I will feel bad, but I will keep my word.

I have been selfish once, and I can't do it again.

With these eight years, Nian Qiu, and the wedding photos, I am already very content and have no regrets in life.

I can't let the man I love be embarrassed anymore.

Ran Qiuye's eyes were sparkling and he looked very determined.

In the utility room,

Sisi had a stern face and was picking vegetables seriously.

Little Nianqiu stood beside him.

Her big eyes flickered, her face full of innocence, and she hummed in her heart without making any sound:

It's just picking vegetables, there's nothing to brag about. I'm only three years old this year and I just don't want to appear too smart, otherwise making instant noodles wouldn't be a problem for me.

Oh, it seems we don’t have instant noodles here yet.

It doesn’t matter if there is no instant noodles, you can just cook some noodles.

Anyway, I am definitely better than this little Sisi. I am naturally smart, how can I be outdone by her? What a joke.

The more He Nianqiu thought about it, the better it seemed. He felt that he was so great and was extremely happy.

Sisi, however, had a stern face and didn't even look at her.

He Yuzhu looked at the two of them, feeling satisfied and comfortable. What else could he ask for in life like this? Thinking of their mother, he felt happy and expectant. After dinner, he shamelessly picked them up, hugging one in each hand. They were a perfect match.

Even if they disagree, you have to find a way to convince them.

If you can't convince someone, it's definitely because you haven't said enough. I have thousands of words to say, so don't be afraid of that.

He Yuzhu was in a good mood. He turned on the gas stove and prepared to cook.

Gas cylinders already existed at that time, but they were not very common.

There is no particular reason. More than ten years have passed, and prices have not increased and wages have not changed.

Most people's lives are still tight. Using gas is convenient, but coal is cheaper.

Thinking that Sisi was used to eating rice in the south,

He Yuzhu didn't steam buns, but made rice.

Rice was still a rare commodity a few years ago.

It is mainly brown rice, which costs 1.3 cents per pound. The taste is hard to describe. It is not as good as cornmeal which costs 1 cent per pound. Ordinary people can only buy it to make rice soup.

The high-end refined rice on the market is the most common one nowadays. It costs 2.3 yuan per pound. Not only is it expensive, but it is also scarce and quite precious.

Workers generally don't eat rice, not for any other reason than that rice is not enough to satisfy their hunger and is expensive.

Since Evergreen developed hybrid rice a few years ago, rice production has doubled, high-quality rice has become more available, and the price has dropped.

Speaking of which, the Four Seasons Evergreen is really capable. A commune specializing in growing vegetables has developed hybrid rice, hybrid corn, and hybrid wheat, which are reported every day and commended. After ten years of wind and rain, the grain output has increased year by year.

There are also people who go hungry simply because they are lazy and don't even earn work points. They bring hunger upon themselves.

After a while, the rice was steamed.

Four dishes and a soup were neatly placed on the table.

Lou Xiao'e and Ran Qiuye sat still and watched quietly.

He Yuzhu didn't mind them. He picked up Nianqiu and put her on the baby chair, let Sisi sit next to them, and served each of them a bowl of rice. Then he looked at the two of them and said kindly, "Eat first. If you have anything to say, talk after you finish eating."

"Humph……"

Lou Xiao'e snorted and stood up. She opened her mouth to say something, looked at Sisi and Xiao Nianqiu, hesitated, and said coldly: "Go to the bedroom, some things have been clarified in advance, it's not too late to eat later."

Ran Qiuye said nothing, got up silently and went into the bedroom first.

He Yuzhu had a headache and refused to eat. There was really nothing to say.

"Hurry up, I'll settle the score with you later..."

Lou Xiao'e wrinkled her nose, spoke in a fierce tone, waved her fist in a threatening manner, and then went into the bedroom.

He Yuzhu looked at her back and couldn't help but sigh.

They refused to eat, so I could only use my sweet words to move them and persuade them.

Somehow, I suddenly felt a little hot. He Yuzhu hurriedly touched Sisi's little head and gently reminded her:

"Sisi, Daddy is going to the bedroom to talk to your mom and your Aunt Ran. It may take a long time. You stay here to take care of your sister and eat. Be good and don't run around."

Sisi's face was still cold and she ignored everyone.

He Yuzhu didn't care. He rubbed her tender little face affectionately, inhaled a few breaths of fragrance, then closed the door, took a deep breath, walked into the bedroom like a warrior going to war, and closed the door.

The living room was quiet.

Sisi frowned and looked towards the bedroom door, looking helpless.

Looking at Xiao Nianqiu again, Sisi's face suddenly became stern again. She picked up a few dishes from the bowl with chopsticks, mixed them, walked to Xiao Nianqiu, scooped a spoonful of rice and handed it to her mouth, and said coldly:

"Open your mouth and eat."

"Humph, I won't eat it."

He Nianqiu blinked her big eyes, looking innocent and confused, but she didn't say a word.

Sisi looked at her, frowned, and spoke in a colder tone:

"Don't open your mouth, I'll pour it into you!"

"what!"

He Nianqiu immediately opened his mouth obediently.

But I was very upset in my heart.

She is only three years old this year, and cannot beat a ten-year-old. A good girl will not suffer a loss in front of her. She should remember this account first.

But as soon as the food entered his mouth, He Nianqiu suddenly had no other thoughts.

The wonderful taste exploded on the tip of my tongue, and a sense of happiness arose spontaneously, and my big eyes curved into crescents:

“I want to eat more…”

Bite after bite, He Nianqiu became happier and happier, feeling like he was about to float.

Sisi looked at her happy and enjoying expression, then tasted her own rice, her clear eyes sparkling.

In the bedroom.

He Yuzhu closed the door and turned around.

Lou Xiao'e wrinkled her nose and said angrily:

"Why did you close the door..."

He Yuzhu looked at her expression and took a step forward, leaving her speechless.

Lou Xiao'e was slightly stunned, then realized that Ran Qiuye was still beside her with a flushed face. She pushed him hard, but her strength was too weak, so He Yuzhu took the opportunity to hug her.

aside.

Ran Qiuye's eyelashes trembled slightly, her expression was gloomy, and she had difficulty breathing.

That's the choice, that's the answer, isn't it?

for a long time.

for a long time.

Ran Qiuye felt her body tense.

A fresh breath spreads, and there are no other distracting thoughts.

He Yuzhu showed no favoritism and hugged one on each side, just right.

On the other side, a blush appeared on Ran Qiuye's face.

On the other side, Lou Xiao'e's face turned even redder. She felt embarrassed and annoyed. She punched her fists in anger, but to no avail. This went on for a long time.

The room was silent.

Ran Qiuye lowered her head, with a blush on her ears.

Lou Xiao'e wrinkled her nose, her red face puffed up, and she was very angry:

"You bad guy, you actually left..."

"Don't talk, I haven't settled the score with you yet..."

He Yuzhu's face darkened.

Lou Xiao'e was stunned.

Ran Qiuye looked up in confusion.

He Yuzhu took the opportunity to kiss them on both cheeks and gently helped them lean against the bed.

Ran Qiuye's face felt hot and he lowered his head even lower.

“You bad guy…”

Lou Xiao'e came back to her senses, punched him lightly with her little fist, looked aggrieved, and murmured, "You are mean to me..."

"What's wrong with being mean to you?"

He Yuzhu looked at her expressionlessly.

Lou Xiao'e pouted, a little bit unbelieving. She felt aggrieved, and her beautiful eyes were shining with a crystal light.

Although He Yuzhu saw it, he pretended not to see it and said coldly:

"You left without saying a word, and you've been gone for so many years. Can't I just say something mean to you?"

"Do you know how angry I was?"

“I wish I could find you right away and go to bed before you;

“I found you in Xiangdao, and I can only see you once a year. Although I didn’t say much, it doesn’t mean that the anger in my heart has subsided;

“At that time, why didn’t you just say hello and leave? If the Lou family wanted to leave, they could leave. Why did you follow them?

"I know you are doing this for my own good, and I can understand that you made that choice out of fear of dragging me down.

"But have you asked for my opinion on this choice? No. Can you make the decision for me without my permission? Still no!"

"In the final analysis, it's because you don't trust me..."

Lou Xiao'e hurriedly explained: "I didn't..."

"No, then why are you leaving? Stop talking!"

He Yuzhu's expression became even more stern.

Lou Xiao'e looked at him, her face pale and tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.

He Yuzhu seemed to ignore it and said in a cold tone:

“You know, everything that happened today was caused by you;

“You know, even if you don’t leave, I can still protect you;

“As long as you tell me, I have countless ways to protect you;

“But you, without saying a word, left quietly;

“You didn’t trust me, you didn’t trust your man, and you made the worst possible choice;

"I am so angry that I don't want to see you anymore. If you want to leave, go ahead. I don't want to look for you anymore.

"But being angry is useless. You are my wife and you are pregnant with our child. I know very well that you are doing this for my own good. You are also suffering and unwilling to leave.

“Thinking of this, even if I’m angry, I can only feel helpless;

"I can't help but think of you. I can't help but want to know where you are! I can't help but want to find you..."

Lou Xiao'e's eyes were blurred with tears, and she hugged him tightly while sobbing.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's not that I don't trust you. I'm just so scared. I don't want to drag you down. I can't think of any other way. I thought that would be good for you..."

He Yuzhu felt distressed and stroked her hair gently, but his voice was still cold and hard.

"I really don't want a 'good' like you, and I hope that I won't have one again in the future."

He paused.

He Yuzhu's tone softened slightly, and he hugged her tightly and said gently,

“No matter what happens in the future, you must tell me clearly;

"I'm here for everything. Your man is a man of integrity and can protect you. There is no problem we can't solve.

"No more 'good' like this, and no more leaving, understand!"

"Uh-huh……"

Lou Xiao'e sobbed, buried her face in his arms, and hugged him tighter.

"No matter what happens, I won't leave, never again. I will be with you in life and death..."

He Yuzhu looked at her appearance.

I breathed a sigh of relief and gave myself a thumbs up.

Now that the fierce little tiger has been pacified, the next step is to solve another problem.

He Yuzhu couldn't help but hug the quiet Ran Qiuye, feeling a little headache.

Lou Xiao'e looks wild and has a bit of a temper, but she is direct and sincere, so it is not difficult to overcome her psychological defenses. Ran Qiuye is different. She is gentle as water and has a tough personality. Once she makes a decision, it is difficult to change it. After thinking about it,

He Yuzhu pretended to lament,

“I am a person who has always pursued very simple things;

“Marry a wife and live a quiet life;

“It was so before, and it is so now;

"But life is always full of uncertainties. I thought I was going to get married and start this kind of life, but it turned out to be a false happiness.

"I finally got married and thought that I could live a peaceful and simple life forever, but in the end, it was all in vain;

"I don't know how it turned out to be like this. What can I do?"

Lou Xiao'e sobbed, her face buried deep in his chest.

Although Ran Qiuye was silent, she couldn't help trembling in her heart and subconsciously hugged him tightly.

He Yuzhu looked at them quietly with gentle eyes for a while, stroked Lou Xiaoe's hair, rubbed Ran Qiuye's hair with his chin, sighed and said:

“I told you that what happened between us is over;

“Just let it stay in the past;

“You didn’t listen and insisted on getting this relationship back;

"Now that you have it back, you want to leave again to calm down. Who knows how long this calming down will take?

“There is no such good thing in the world, you can come as you like and leave as you like;

"You were the one who insisted on getting it back, so you have to take responsibility now that you have found it. If you want to leave, there's no way. I'll tie you up to death."