latelenovela From Chapter 43 onwards, I'll do the heavy housework.
From Chapter 43 onwards, I'll do the heavy housework.
Lu Qingqing carried Shuang'er back to her home.
Before even entering the house, one could hear Lin Yunlan chatting with several children.
"Father, do you think Mother's method will work?"
Sanmao asked in his childish voice.
Lin Yunlan answered gently:
"Whether it works out or not, we must believe in your mother."
She was doing it for everyone's good.
"Yes, I believe in Mother!"
Stone said firmly.
Lu Qingqing overheard their conversation.
Feeling a warmth in her heart, she picked up Shuang'er and quickened her pace to enter the house.
When the children saw them return, they all gathered around them.
"Mom, you're back!"
Lu Qingqing smiled and nodded, looking at Lin Yunlan with tenderness in her eyes.
After all that fuss, the kids must be hungry.
Lu Qingqing instructed Lin Yunlan to play with the children.
She planned to process the pheasants and rabbits that the gray wolf had given her, so that Lin Yunlan could also get some nourishment.
Lin Yunlan agreed and then led the children to play and laugh in the yard.
Lu Qingqing went into the kitchen, rolled up her sleeves, and began to skillfully prepare the pheasant and rabbit.
She first slaughtered and bled the pheasant and rabbit.
Then I boiled a pot of water and carefully removed their fur.
Before long, the kitchen counter was piled high with prepared ingredients.
Lu Qingqing thought that the children were at the age of growth, so she should cook more delicious food.
She planned to use some for soup and some for braising.
While playing with the children, Lin Yunlan secretly observed Lu Qingqing.
He had never seen a woman so open-minded and capable.
Watching Lu Qingqing busy in the kitchen,
A ripple of emotion stirred within Lin Yunlan.
She moved swiftly, her eyes focused, and everything she handled seemed perfectly appropriate.
The children's laughter echoed in the yard.
He once thought his life would just drift along like stagnant water.
But when he woke up from this illness, he found that his life had changed drastically.
Even the children became more lively.
Lin Yunlan watched the children playing with the rabbit, so he got up and walked towards the kitchen.
Lu Qingqing was concentrating on chopping vegetables when she suddenly felt a figure appear in front of her.
She looked up and saw Lin Yunlan standing there with a smile.
Lu Qingqing paused, her hands stilling, and asked:
How did you get in?
Lin Yunlan said gently, "Let me see if there's anything I can do to help."
Lu Qingqing didn't stand on ceremony with him either:
"Then you can help me start the fire."
Lin Yunlan said okay and obediently sat down to start a fire.
While cooking, Lu Qingqing asked Lin Yunlan:
How are you feeling right now?
Lin Yunlan answered softly:
"I feel much better now, and I can move around normally."
Lu Qingqing nodded:
"That's good, but you still need to get plenty of rest and not overwork yourself."
Lin Yunlan smiled and agreed, then continued adding firewood to the stove.
Lu Qingqing skillfully added the seasonings to the pot.
With a sizzling sound, a cloud of smoke instantly rose from the pot.
The meat tumbled happily in the pot, emitting an enticing aroma.
Lin Yunlan swallowed hard, drawn by the irresistible aroma of the meat.
His eyes were fixed on the pot, and he murmured, "This meat smells so good!"
Several children in the yard also ran over, drawn by the aroma of meat.
They all peeked into the kitchen on tiptoe, like little gluttons.
He praised it highly:
"It smells so good, Mom!"
Lu Qingqing replied gently:
"Don't worry, it'll be ready in a minute, little ones."
The children wouldn't listen; they pushed and shoved each other at the kitchen doorway.
The stones chattered and chattered:
"Mom, I want to eat big chunks of meat later!"
"I want two pieces!" Er Mao retorted, not to be outdone.
Lu Qingqing was amused by the children and laughed heartily.
He kept turning the shovel in his hand, saying:
"Okay, okay, Mom made lots of meat today, you'll all have plenty to eat."
The kitchen was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, and even the cooking smells seemed extra warm and inviting.
While the meat was cooking in the pot, Lu Qingqing
I made some more hand-pulled noodles, thinking I'd mix them with meat broth later.
By the time Lu Qingqing finished rolling out the dough, the meat in the pot was almost cooked.
Lu Qingqing first served a bowl to the children, letting them share it.
Then she put another piece on Lin Yunlan's plate.
"Try it first."
Lin Yunlan put the meat in his mouth and was immediately amazed.
This was the most flavorful meat he had ever eaten.
Lin Yunlan remained calm as he watched Lu Qingqing scoop the meat out of the pot.
Then I cooked a big pot of hand-pulled noodles.
This heartwarming scene filled Lin Yunlan's heart with warmth.
He hadn't felt this cared for in a long time.
Lu Qingqing worked skillfully, fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead.
But they didn't bother to wipe it clean.
Lin Yunlan silently ate the piece of meat, but her eyes remained fixed on Lu Qingqing.
Lin Yunlan saw that the noodles were almost cooked and there was no need to add more firewood.
Someone with a keen eye brought the plated meat to the table inside the house.
Lu Qingqing recovered soon after and started mixing noodles for everyone, bowl by bowl.
"Hurry up and try it, the chicken broth noodles are ready!"
Stone was the first to put the noodles in his mouth:
"Mom, your noodles smell so good!"
Afterwards, the children began to eat seriously.
"Eat slowly, don't choke."
Lu Qingqing said gently.
The family sat around the table; although the house was simple, it was filled with an atmosphere of happiness.
After the meal, Lin Yunlan offered to help clear the dishes.
Lu Qingqing was somewhat surprised, but she did not stop her.
"I'll do all the heavy chores around the house from now on," Lin Yunlan suddenly said.
Lu Qingqing was slightly taken aback, feeling a little touched, but she still said:
"You've just recovered, don't push yourself too hard."
Lin Yunlan smiled but didn't say anything, only quickened her pace in packing.
After the meal, Lin Yunlan led the children to pull weeds for the rabbits behind the house.
Lu Qingqing carried a large basin of dirty clothes to the river to wash them.
When Lu Qingqing finished washing the clothes and returned home,
Seeing Lin Yunlan weaving something, Lu Qingqing asked curiously:
What is this?
Lin Yunlan said calmly:
"Make some small toys for the children to play with."
Lu Qingqing put down the basin and leaned closer to take a closer look.
Lin Yunlan's bamboo sticks flew up and down in his hands.
It's already vaguely recognizable as the shape of a small animal.
"Your cooking skills are really good."
Lu Qingqing praised with a smile.
Lin Yunlan looked up at her, a slight smile playing on his lips:
"I learned it from the old people in the village when I was a child. I never thought it would come in handy now."
Before long, several exquisite little bamboo weavings were completed.
There are little rabbits, little monkeys, and a little dog.
When the children saw it, they excitedly gathered around, cheering and jumping for joy.
"Daddy is so amazing!"
"I like this little bunny!"
Seeing the children's happy faces, Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan smiled at each other.