mtl008 Chapter 404 That’s pretty much it
Chapter 404 That’s pretty much it
During their time on the grasslands, all they ate was barbecue, with the occasional milk tea and dairy products. Now that they were back in the county, they both cherished this meal.
The two chatted for a while longer, and when the food was almost gone, Wang Ergou was about to order a few more dishes when a familiar figure suddenly walked into the restaurant. It was the old driver who had taken them to the grasslands before.
"Oh, so you're here! Have you finished eating? If you have, I'll take you home," the experienced driver asked with a smile.
Li Xiangyang glanced at his watch; it was already past four in the afternoon. If he didn't go back soon, he would miss his chance to make it today.
"Alright, then we won't stand on ceremony." Li Xiangyang smiled, stood up, and took out his money to pay the bill. "Let's hurry up and go."
The three hurriedly left the restaurant, and the experienced driver helped them stuff their luggage and gifts into the car. The two quickly thanked the driver.
The car slowly drove out of the county town and headed towards Xiaoliang Village along the rugged mountain road.
Looking out the car window at the rapidly receding scenery, Li Xiangyang's thoughts drifted back to his home.
I haven't seen Xiaoyun for over a month. I wonder how she and the baby in her belly are doing.
Thinking about this, he couldn't wait to go home.
About two hours later, the car stopped at the village entrance. The two said goodbye to the old driver and carried the local specialties they had received home.
On the way, everyone greeted them warmly.
"Xiangyang and Ergou are back!"
"I heard you went to the grasslands this time?"
"Is it fun over there?"
……
The two responded to the villagers' greetings with smiles.
"I'm going home now, let's get together another day!" Wang Ergou said hurriedly as he passed by Wang Ergou's house, carrying his bags and rushing home.
"go Go."
Li Xiangyang smiled and waved, continuing to walk home.
"I'm home. Honey, did you miss me?"
After arriving home, Li Xiangyang put down his bag and hugged his wife tightly.
"I want to, but you'd better let go. Mother and Xiaohua are here..." Li Xiaoyun leaned against her husband's chest, her pretty face flushed, and whispered.
At this moment, Li Xiaohua came out from the inner room and saw her brother and sister-in-law's intimate appearance. She couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, "Oh my, brother, you two are too shameless."
Li Xiangyang turned to look at his younger sister, feigning anger, and said, "What do you know, you're just a kid?"
Li Xiaohua stuck out her tongue and made a face.
Li's mother also came out of the kitchen. Seeing her son return safely, her face was full of smiles. She said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. I'll cook you something delicious right away."
Li Xiangyang let go of his wife, walked to his mother's side, affectionately took her arm, and said, "Mom, I brought back a lot of local specialties from my trip to the grasslands."
As he spoke, Li Xiangyang smiled and opened one of the packages. Inside was an exquisite Mongolian robe. "This was a gift from the herders on the grasslands, along with beef jerky, milk tofu, milk wine..."
Upon hearing about the delicious food, Li Xiaohua's mouth watered, and she reached out to grab some, but her mother slapped her hand: "Go wash your hands!"
"Okay, okay." Li Xiaohua pouted and obediently went to wash her hands.
Looking at this familiar scene, Li Xiangyang felt incredibly warm inside.
After entering the house, the family sat around the table. Li Xiaohua eagerly grabbed a piece of beef jerky and started eating. After taking a bite, her eyes lit up: "So delicious!"
"Eat more if you like it." Li Xiangyang smiled and ruffled his sister's hair, then picked up a piece of beef jerky and put it in his wife's bowl. "Try it. I brought it all the way here; I knew you'd like it."
Li Xiaoyun blushed and scolded, "Are you trying to coax a child?"
"Xiangyang, tell me, what happened on this trip to the grasslands?" Li's mother asked.
Li Xiangyang then recounted his experiences over the past month, from the initial shock of arriving on the grassland to how he tamed the wolf king.
He deliberately omitted the dangerous parts, only saying that the wolf problem had been successfully resolved.
"Brother, you're amazing!" Li Xiaohua looked at her brother with admiration. "Can you really make wolves understand what you're saying?"
Li Xiangyang laughed heartily: "How could that be? I'm just training them according to their nature."
"Like training a tiger cub?" Li Xiaohua asked innocently.
"Pretty much, except wolves are more dangerous than dogs." Li Xiangyang nodded.
Li Xiaoyun held her bowl, listening quietly to her husband's story, her eyes filled with worry and heartache: "You make it sound so easy. What if something happens...?"
Noticing his wife's expression, Li Xiangyang quickly changed the subject: "By the way, how have you been feeling these past month? Has the baby been fussy?"
The moment the child was mentioned, Li Xiaoyun's face lit up with happiness: "He's doing great, just a little fussy. He kicked me yesterday, and he's got some strength!"
"Is it a younger brother or a younger sister?" Li Xiaohua asked curiously, leaning closer and reaching out to touch her sister-in-law's belly.
"Who knows?" Li's mother said with a smile. "We'll only know after the baby is born. But judging from the shape of your sister-in-law's belly, I think it's probably a boy."
"Really?" Li Xiangyang asked in surprise.
"It should be true. Your father said it before he died, it's a family tradition, you can tell the sex of a baby by the shape of the belly. If the belly is pointed and high, it's most likely a boy." Mother Li said with a smile, her eyes full of anticipation.
Knowing that his mother wanted a grandson, Li Xiangyang quickly went along with it, saying, "So it seems the Li family has a successor. We must celebrate!"
Li Xiaoyun blushed and gently scolded, "Look at you, so impatient! The baby isn't even born yet. It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl."
"Xiaoyun is right! Men and women are the same, it's best to have one man and one woman. You're still young, you can have more children in the future..."
Li's mother smiled so hard her eyes narrowed into slits. She got up and walked towards the kitchen: "Xiangyang is right, we have to celebrate! Wait here, I'll cook you a delicious meal right away!"
In the kitchen, pots and pans clattered and clattered as Li's mother deftly heated oil in a wok, while Li Xiaohua helped by handing over seasonings.
Soon, the food was served, and the family chatted amongst themselves, sharing the little anecdotes of their lives.
Amidst laughter, Li Xiangyang looked at his family members beside him, his heart filled with emotion.
In his previous life, he pursued Su Yan without regard for the lives of his family, which led to the deaths of his mother and sister due to long-term malnutrition.
Now reborn, he is fortunate enough to change everything. Seeing the smile on his mother's face, his sister's healthy and lively appearance, and his pregnant wife, he feels incredibly happy.
"Oh right, the New Year is coming soon, we need to prepare for it," Li's mother reminded her as she cleared the dishes from the table.
"I'll take care of this," Li Xiangyang assured, patting his chest. "Our family's better off this year, so we should have a proper New Year. I'll go to the market tomorrow and buy a lot of things."
“I want to go too!” Li Xiaohua raised her hand.
“I’ll go too,” Li Xiaoyun said.
“Okay, let’s go together then.” Li Xiangyang agreed with a smile.
It was late at night, and the yard was quiet except for the occasional bark of a dog.
Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun lay on the warm kang (a heated brick bed), covered with thick quilts. He turned to look at his wife's profile, his heart filled with love.
"If you don't come back soon, we won't even be able to celebrate the New Year," Li Xiaoyun complained softly.
Li Xiangyang gently stroked his wife's belly: "Well, you're back now. Don't worry, I'll try my best not to take on dangerous jobs like this anymore."
"Try my best?" Li Xiaoyun frowned. "What if..."
"Okay, okay, I won't answer anymore, I won't answer anymore," Li Xiangyang quickly changed his mind.
Hearing this, Li Xiaoyun finally smiled: "That's more like it."