Chapter 290

Chapter 290

Old Man Zhang gave the items to his apprentice.

He had put in a lot of effort to gather these seeds, even trading some with others, just to complete this small box of seeds.

Wang Qinghe didn’t expect his master to give him this gift and felt a bit flustered and nervous. “I…”

“Enough, don’t think about how to thank me. If anyone should be thankful, it’s this old bones of mine thanking you. If it weren’t for you taking care of me, I know how difficult my days would have been. Also, because you came to me to learn traditional Chinese medicine, I feel like there’s someone to pass my skills onto.

I feel there’s some hope in these days.

If you make something of yourself in the future, don’t forget who your master is.”

Old Man Zhang said to Wang Qinghe with a stern face, half-joking.

The box wasn’t heavy, but the favor felt immense to Wang Qinghe.

This large box of seeds would be enough for him not to worry about what to plant in Xiuxiu’s space for a long time.

“Master, I will never forget your kindness to me and Xiuxiu in this lifetime.”

Wang Qinghe’s attitude was solemn.

“You brat, go do what you need to do. Don’t make me feel worse with these words.” Old Man Zhang felt that if Wang Qinghe continued, he might start crying.

When Wang Qinghe arrived at the Chen family, Chen Jinhua was stewing fish.

Next to her, Bai Xiuxiu was coaxing two children, while Wei Pozi helped Chen Jinhua with the cooking.

The room was already filled with aroma.

“Brother Wang.” Chen Chengcai had just returned from outside and saw Wang Qinghe about to enter the house in the yard.

He was somewhat surprised.

“It’s Little Chen, haven’t seen you in a long time.” Wang Qinghe greeted Chen Chengcai.

Chen Chengcai was happy to see him.

His parents and Xiuxiu’s good relationship with Brother Wang made them happy when they visited.

Moreover, Brother Wang and Xiuxiu had also given his parents two wild mountain goats.

When he saw the two goats last night, he was shocked. They were so precious.

The village had lamb soup with Old Wang’s goat last night, and every family was happy with their share.

Not to mention their family.

“I’ve been busy delivering packages lately; more people have been mailing things recently. Why don’t we go inside and talk, Brother Wang?” Chen Chengcai was very enthusiastic.

The two went inside, and when Chen Jinhua saw her son return, she asked, “Where have you been? Why aren’t you resting even though you’re on break? What about your girlfriend? Have you decided when to settle down?”

Chen Jinhua immediately bombarded him with questions.

Her questions made Little Chen’s expression bitter. “Mom, she can’t decide because she’s worried about her family. I have to respect her wishes. Besides, her parents have already visited our home. Both families have seen enough, so what’s there to rush?”

Chen Jinhua gave him a sideways glance, wishing she could hit him with the spatula in her hand. “It’s because everything is ready, and they’re still not agreeing that’s the problem! You’re useless!

Go to her house again tomorrow and ask if they need anything else.

Our two families have always gotten along well; we can’t let small matters ruin things.”

“I understand.”

“Good, take Brother Wang inside to rest. Qinghe, we’ll call you when the food is ready. Go rest for a while.” Chen Jinhua was very warm in her tone towards Wang Qinghe.

“Brother Wang, come with me. I actually wanted to talk to you too. Recently, my parents have been talking a lot about you and Xiuxiu.

They’ve been saying good things, and I wanted to chat with you both.”

Chen Chengcai led both Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu inside.

The three of them chatted until it was time to eat.

At the dinner table, the tender lamb ribs were incredibly fragrant. The lamb soup, white and rich, paired with some coriander grown in the house and autumn-stored onions, was irresistible.

Along with Chen Jinhua’s braised soy-stewed carp.

And a bowl of white rice.

The rice was this year’s new crop, and its aroma filled not only the house but the neighboring ones as well.

Chen Zhuangshi sat at the head of the table and exchanged a few polite words with everyone before they started eating.

The meal was so filling that they were almost stuffed.

It was almost evening by the time Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe returned home.

When they got back, Wei Pozi was still thinking about the next gathering with Chen Jinhua.

Wang Qinghe lit the stove and started boiling water.

Bai Xiuxiu sat next to him, watching her man work silently.

Her gaze was unabashed, and Wang Qinghe turned around, looking at her, indulging her stare. “Wife, is there something on my face? Why are you staring at me?”

“There’s nothing. I just think you’re handsome. Especially when you’re working. You look particularly handsome then.” She said, moving a little closer. Yunjiu Novel

Wang Qinghe lowered his head and diligently stoked the fire.

His heart was pounding.

His wife rarely praised him before, but starting this year, she had begun to compliment him more often.

Compared to the past when he didn’t know if she liked him, now he seemed to be able to feel that she was reciprocating his affection.

He hadn’t read many books and didn’t know how to describe his feelings.

He just felt content in his heart, and it would be even better if she could like him more and respond more to his emotions.

He wanted to live like this with his wife forever, and when he and his wife grew old, they would grow flowers and vegetables together, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.

Late at night.

The provincial capital.

In the main hall of the He family.

After the family had finished dinner and seen off the difficult in-laws, He Zhifei and Qi Yingying gathered the whole family together.

He Wei sat with a cold expression, distancing herself from the rest of the family. The thought of sharing a room with Xu Niandi the previous day made her feel nauseous.

She had always had her own room since she was little, so why should she share it with Xu Niandi?

Why wasn’t it He Ming who had to give up his space?

“Mom, Dad, what’s the matter?” He Ming asked, munching on an apple. Lately, the person he had been pursuing had started to show some interest in him, so his mood was excellent!

“It’s about how we’re going to live in the future,” Qi Yingying said, also feeling troubled.

Actually, the best solution would be to send the old man back to his own place.

But Old He would definitely not agree. He was so filial that it would be like killing him.

He would never send the old man back, even if he kicked his own children out.

“How we live? Isn’t it the same as always?” He Ming asked, puzzled and carefree.

Qi Yingying was momentarily speechless. Was this kid a bit lacking in the brains department?

“Before, you and your brother shared a room. Now how are you two going to live? Your older brother is married, so you can’t live like that anymore.”