Chapter 671 Three Aunts Offer Suggestions 3

Chapter 671 Three Aunts Offer Suggestions 3

In these days that seem ordinary but full of the flavor of life, Xu Damao and He Yuzhu are busy with blind dates as if they had discussed it. Xu Damao dresses up all day long, polishes his shoes to a shine, combs his hair meticulously, and asks everyone if there is a suitable girl to introduce to him. He looks so anxious as if he is afraid that he will not find a good marriage partner if he is late. As for He Yuzhu, although he is usually carefree, he becomes serious when it comes to blind dates. From time to time, he asks the elders in the courtyard what to say during a blind date and how to leave a good impression on the girl. His nervous and expectant look is so interesting.

But while they were both busy with the blind date, Liu Pingan was in a completely different state of leisure. At the moment, he was resting leisurely in the courtyard full of the charm of old Beijing. This courtyard carries too many stories, and every brick and tile seems to be telling the traces of time. Liu Pingan is in it, enjoying this comfortable time that belongs only to him.

As for Liu Pingan, he now holds an important position and is a well-known figure in the company. Fortunately, after the hard work of him and his colleagues, all matters have been put on track, just like a train that originally needed to be driven carefully, but now it is running steadily on the established track. He only needs to monitor it from time to time to make sure nothing goes wrong. So, he is living a comfortable life now. He doesn't have to work hard and tense like when he first took over the job. Instead, he can have plenty of time to relax and enjoy life.

Look at the courtyard house he has purchased now. The quality is really good. From the outside, the gate of the courtyard house exudes an ancient and heavy atmosphere. The vermilion door panel has experienced the baptism of wind and rain, but it is still solid, as if silently guarding everything in the courtyard. Walking into the courtyard, the square pattern makes people feel comfortable. The building structure of the house is also very solid, the walls are thick, and the tiles on the roof are arranged neatly, without any signs of dilapidation. Liu Ping'an is still making a small calculation in his mind, thinking that after entering the millennium, the times have developed, and living conditions have improved. He can also renovate this courtyard house like the mansions of later generations. At that time, re-plan the layout inside, renovate it to be more exquisite and comfortable, and install modern facilities, so that this ancient courtyard house will also glow with the glory of the new era, and it will be so comfortable to live in.

Look, he is lying comfortably on the recliner in the courtyard. He specially picked the recliner. It is just the right hardness and softness. It is so comfortable. He is basking in the warm sun while teasing his son Liu Yuelai. Little Yuelai is getting cuter and cuter. His chubby face is like a red apple, which makes people want to pinch it. His big eyes are clear and bright, as if they are hiding little stars. When he smiles, he has two deep dimples. He is so lovable. Now, he has become the apple of the family's eye and has a very high status in the family.

Take Liu Ping'an's grandparents for example. They love Xiao Yuelai very much. As soon as they see Xiao Yuelai, they smile. If there is anything delicious or fun, the first thing they think of is this precious great-grandson. They want to bring the best things in the world to Xiao Yuelai. Liu Ping'an's brothers and sisters also like Xiao Yuelai very much. Every time they come home from school, the first thing they do is to run to see Xiao Yuelai and play with him. If Xiao Yuelai has a small bump, they will be more anxious than if they were injured themselves.

"Hey, don't swing my grandson around like that, be careful of catching a cold." At this time, Zhang Guifang, Liu Ping'an's mother, was walking out of the house with the newly made clothes for Xiao Yuelai in her hands. When she saw Liu Ping'an swinging Xiao Yuelai, she hurried over anxiously. She took two steps at a time and came to Liu Ping'an, and hugged Xiao Yuelai in her arms. The movement was gentle and quick, as if she was afraid that Xiao Yuelai would feel uncomfortable if she was a little slower. Then, she did not forget to roll her eyes at Liu Ping'an, her eyes were full of blame, as if to say: "As a father, how can you be so careless? You can't let my precious grandson have any accidents."

Seeing this, Liu Ping'an could only smile helplessly, feeling aggrieved. He secretly thought that before his son was born, he was also very much loved at home, but as soon as his son was born, his status suddenly dropped. Now in the eyes of his family, he felt that he was almost on the same level as Da Huang, the old dog that had been raised for many years. Alas, after having a son, he became a "second-class citizen", but looking at his lovely son, he felt that it was all worth it.

However, Liu Ping'an quietly watched his mother Zhang Guifang carefully taking care of Liu Yuelai, as if he saw the warmest scene in the world. The mother's focused expression, her eyes full of deep concern for little Yuelai, her hands gently holding the child, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, every subtle movement reveals endless love. Looking at such a scene, Liu Ping'an's heart involuntarily surged with a warm current, which slowly flowed through his heart, making him whole body wrapped in a soft and beautiful feeling.

In this bustling and noisy metropolis where everyone seems to be running non-stop for life, the warmth of family is like a clear spring in the desert, which seems so precious. On weekdays, everyone is in a hurry, shuttling between the hustle and bustle of traffic, surrounded by various trivial matters and pressures, but only when returning to this courtyard and returning to the family can one truly feel the pure and reassuring warmth.

Liu Ping'an stood up slightly, his movements were very gentle and slow, for fear of disturbing the warm atmosphere in front of him. He gently patted the dust on his body, which seemed to have become a bit of the fireworks of life under the reflection of the sun. Then, with a gentle smile on his face, he said to Zhang Guifang: "Mom, don't be too nervous. Look at the weather now, it's not too cold or too hot, just right. Let the children get in touch with nature in this yard more, feel the sunshine and breeze outside, it will be very good for their health. Children, they need to get close to nature more, so that they can grow stronger and healthier."

Zhang Guifang listened to Liu Ping'an's words, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes. Her eyes, which were originally full of worry and anger, now had a little more recognition. However, she still habitually reminded him: "I know what you mean, but as a father, you have to be careful all the time. You can't always be so careless. After all, the child is still young, and you have to be careful everywhere. You can't make any mistakes. Our family treats him like a treasure."

Liu Pingan listened to his mother's words, still with a warm smile on his face, nodding his head constantly, but in his heart, he had already made a decision. He thought that although he was indeed very busy at work and had a lot of things to deal with every day, no matter how busy he was, he could not miss the time to spend with his family. After all, no matter how successful he was in his career, no matter how much praise and wealth he won, it was not as warm as seeing the smiles from the heart on his family's faces. That smile was the most priceless treasure in the world, and it was the source of strength that could instantly fill him with energy in his tired life.

At this moment, the slightly quaint door of the courtyard was gently pushed open, making a slight "creaking" sound, as if announcing to the people in the courtyard that someone had returned. Liu Ping'an's wife Qin Jingru walked in with light steps, carrying the vegetables she had just bought. The basket was full of all kinds of fresh vegetables, including green vegetables, red tomatoes, and potatoes with the smell of soil, etc., which made people feel full of the breath of life. As soon as Qin Jingru walked into the yard and saw the scene full of love and warmth in front of her, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and moving, making the whole yard seem to become a little warmer.

She first gently placed the basket in her hand on the stone table beside her, then took small steps to Zhang Guifang's side, bent down slightly, and asked softly: "Mom, was Yuelai good today?" The voice was as gentle as a breeze, blowing into everyone's heart.

"Good boy, so good, he was just playing with his dad here, having so much fun, this little guy is becoming more and more lovable now." Zhang Guifang said as she gently rocked Xiao Yuelai in her hands, with a doting look on her face. Xiao Yuelai seemed to really feel the deep love from his family, his little mouth opened wide and he giggled, the laughter was like a silver bell, echoing in the yard, making everyone who heard it feel sweet.

Liu Ping'an watched the scene quietly, his eyes full of happiness. He felt as if he was the luckiest man in the world at this moment, having such a warm and harmonious family, and having these loving family members. All the troubles and fatigue in life disappeared at this moment, and what was left was only this full and overflowing feeling of happiness.

At this time, two people came from the backyard. They were the grandpa and grandma who were taking care of the vegetables in the backyard. The old couple's faces were filled with joy. Grandpa smiled and said, "The weather has been really good recently. There is enough sunshine and moderate rain. The vegetables in our backyard are growing well. The green is pleasing to the eye. In the future, we don't have to buy vegetables outside. We can just eat the ones we grow at home. They are all natural and pollution-free green vegetables. They are healthy and safe to eat." Grandma also nodded and echoed Grandpa's words. Her eyes were full of satisfaction and relief for the people and things in this yard.

When Liu Pingan heard this, a gleam of relief flashed across his bright eyes. That light was like the twinkling stars in the night sky. Although it was fleeting, it was full of sincere emotions from the bottom of his heart. He knew very well that grandpa and grandma's love for this small yard was not just because they could grow fresh vegetables here. For grandpa and grandma, this yard carried too many unspeakable emotions.

Since they were young, grandparents have had an indissoluble bond with this land. They worked hard on this land, shed sweat, watched the seeds slowly sprout and grow under their careful care, and finally turned into delicious dishes on the table. For them, this process is like witnessing the miracle of life, full of a sense of accomplishment. Moreover, this self-sufficient lifestyle makes them feel satisfied and proud from the bottom of their hearts. Every time they harvest vegetables, the smiles on their faces are the embodiment of their true love for this kind of life.

"That's great, Grandpa and grandma, you've worked hard." Liu Ping'an had a gentle and bright smile on his face, his tone full of heartache and gratitude for the two elderly people, and continued, "When the vegetables are harvested, we have to celebrate properly. When the time comes, we will decorate the yard and put a big table, and the whole family can sit around it and taste the vegetables we grow ourselves. Let Yuelai also taste how delicious the vegetables are that are full of grandparents' hard work, and let him feel the unique taste of happiness in our family." Those words were full of gratitude and respect for the family, and every word seemed to carry warmth, flowing slowly in this small courtyard, making the warm atmosphere even more intense.

Qin Jingru, who was listening at the side, quickly agreed, "Yes, Grandpa, the vegetables you grow are definitely fresher and healthier than the ones bought outside. Although the vegetables bought outside look fresh, they are not as tasty as the ones we grow ourselves. When the time comes, I will have to show off my cooking skills and make you a sumptuous vegetable feast, cooking those vegetables in different ways, such as stir-fried seasonal vegetables, vegetable soup, and cold dishes. I guarantee that every dish will be delicious and let everyone taste the freshness and eat happily." As she spoke, she imagined the table full of delicious food, and the smile on her face became brighter, and that smile was full of anticipation for this warm gathering in the future.

After hearing what they said, grandpa and grandma's faces were immediately filled with satisfied smiles, that smile was like a blooming flower, and the layers of wrinkles seemed to hide endless joy. They seemed to have seen the beautiful scene of the table full of delicious food in front of them, the family sitting together, and the laughter echoing in the yard. Just thinking about that picture makes people feel warm in their hearts, not to mention how comfortable it is.

"Okay, okay, then we'll wait for the feast." Grandpa said as he reached out and gently patted Liu Ping'an's shoulder. The force on his hand was not strong, but it was full of love and expectation. He looked at Liu Ping'an with a look of relief, as if he saw the hope for the future of this family. He thought to himself, this child is really getting more and more sensible, he knows how to cherish his family, and he knows the taste of happiness in these ordinary days.

At this time, Xiao Yuelai, who had been in Zhang Guifang's arms, seemed to have felt the cheerful and warm atmosphere and began to make a fuss. His chubby little hands kept waving, as if he was beating the rhythm, and he was babbling, as if he wanted to participate in this warm conversation. His cute appearance was so lovable. Seeing this, Liu Ping'an quickly reached out and carefully held Xiao Yuelai in his arms. The moment he held Xiao Yuelai in his arms, he lowered his head and gently kissed Xiao Yuelai's little face. The little face was soft and had the unique milky fragrance of a child, which made people want to kiss it a few more times. After the kiss, Liu Pingan looked at little Yuelai and said with a smile on his face: "Yuelai, when you grow up, you must be as hardworking and capable as your grandparents, understand? Grandpa and grandma work so hard to take care of the yard and grow such good vegetables, but they have earned it with their own hands. You must also be a hardworking child in the future and know how to cherish every harvest in life."

Xiao Yuelai seemed to understand what his father said. His big watery eyes flickered as he looked at Liu Ping'an, then he giggled even more happily. His laughter was clear and pleasant, and could be heard far away in the yard. His little hands were still tightly grasping Liu Ping'an's fingers, as if he was responding to his expectations, or as if he was making some kind of agreement with his father. That little move made everyone present feel soft in their hearts, full of love for this little guy.

The family gathered together, talking and laughing, and the laughter continued to echo in the courtyard. The sounds intertwined together, like the most wonderful movement of life. The whole courtyard was full of warmth and harmony, and every corner seemed to be shrouded in this happy atmosphere. In this fast-paced urban life, people outside are in a hurry, chased by various pressures and trivial matters, but they have found their own rhythm and happiness here, just like opening up a quiet and beautiful little world in this noisy world, guarding this simple happiness, and living their own little life peacefully.