stjorthotic Chapter 72 Planting a Seed
Chapter 72 Planting a Seed
"Alright, then I'll be bothering you!"
Lou Xiao'e did not refuse.
She's not really good at cooking. When Xu Damao isn't home, all she can cook is dry noodles, and the taste is... well, let's just say it's not very good.
As for Yu Li, she was standing at the door and could already smell the aroma of fish; it smelled delicious.
After Shen Zhishou finished talking to Yu Li and Lou Xiao'e, he helped them carry the suitcase full of flour to the backyard.
Lou Xiao'e simply picked up a bottle of wine and two cans of food before preparing to follow Shen Zhishou to the front yard.
This woman is really particular.
"Sister-in-law Xiao'e, this is too heavy!"
Shen Zhishou wanted to offer some advice.
Lou Xiao'e, however, spoke up generously, saying, "What's so heavy about it? I'm hoping to get more meals from Yu Li in the future!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhishou said nothing more.
As the two walked one after the other towards the front yard, the deaf old lady came out of the house and greeted them with a smile.
Lou Xiao'e smiled and replied to the old lady with two sentences.
Shen Zhishou didn't say anything, he just smiled without saying a word.
Shen Zhishou had no desire to have much contact with this old lady.
This person is the true master of the courtyard house.
Older people are often cunning and have a kind and gentle appearance, which gives them an inherent advantage.
"Xiao Shen, do you have some kind of problem with the old lady?"
Lou Xiao'e wasn't brainless; Shen Zhishou's attitude toward the deaf old lady made her feel very uneasy.
Shen Zhishou smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, what could I possibly have to say about the old lady? It's just that I think her energy and spirit are just too good!"
"Is there?"
Lou Xiao'e blinked; she really hadn't paid attention to this before.
Shen Zhishou smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you haven't forgotten what kind of life we had a couple of years ago, have you? In our courtyard, many people still look pale and sickly. Look at this old lady, with her kind face, red lips, and white teeth. Does she look like someone who has ever gone hungry?"
The famine of the past two years led to repeated reductions in the city's food rations, which even adults found difficult to bear.
But the deaf old lady, her complexion and spirit, if not for her advanced age, even Jia Zhangshi, the mother-in-law supported by Qin Huairu, could not compare.
Lou Xiao'e fell silent instantly.
She really hadn't thought of this before.
In the past two years, she hasn't spent much time in the courtyard house because life has been tough. She has often returned to her parents' home. Although she would occasionally bring some food and drink for the deaf old lady, she really wouldn't have noticed anything unusual about the deaf old lady if Shen Zhishou hadn't pointed it out.
In a time when everyone was starving, an old woman with no children, who relied on the care of the street and her neighbors, had a rosy complexion. While it wasn't exactly glossy, her complexion was truly remarkable.
Lou Xiao'e didn't think it was all thanks to Yi Zhonghai and his wife, after all, Yi Zhonghai and his wife didn't look as good as the deaf old lady.
"Xiao Shen, why do you think that is?"
Lou Xiao'e was puzzled and couldn't understand it.
How does an old lady with bound feet manage to live such a comfortable life?
Shen Zhishou shrugged, spread his hands, and said, "Sister-in-law, I just moved here, and I haven't gotten to know anyone in the courtyard yet. You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"
"But you, sister-in-law, who also lives in the backyard, didn't you notice anything?"
"I?"
Lou Xiao'e looked uncomfortable. "I've rarely been to the courtyard house in the last two years!"
The two fell silent.
However, Shen Zhishou had already achieved his goal.
If a seed is planted in Lou Xiao'e's heart, she will be more careful and attentive to the deaf old lady. In this way, she will be less likely to be tricked by the deaf old lady into having a relationship with Sha Zhu in the future.
If Sha Zhu had chosen Lou Xiao'e later, or even preferred Lou Xiao'e, Shen Zhishou would not have interfered.
Because, later in the story, Sha Zhu also became a bloodsucker.
He waved the banner of morality, as if he were great, but it was Lou Xiao'e who was burned to achieve his greatness.
Liu Haizhong knew very well what Sha Zhu had done back then.
Yet, with great righteousness, he persuaded Lou Xiao'e to let go of her hatred.
You'll never know the pain until you've been hit on the head.
The two quickly returned to the back room, where the aroma of stewed fish grew even stronger.
Lou Xiao'e, being an optimist, stopped worrying about the deaf old lady's unusual behavior and instead chatted happily with Yu Li.
"Oh, right, these two cans of beef, let's order another dish!"
Lou Xiao'e put down the bottle of Xifeng liquor and handed the two cans of beef directly to Yu Li.
"good!"
Yu Li also has a very easygoing personality.
Lou Xiao'e gave it to her, and she accepted it.
Seeing this, Shen Zhishou felt that the two were quite compatible, no wonder they became good friends so quickly.
However, the canned beef was not served as a separate dish; instead, Shen Zhishou threw it into the pot of stewed fish.
When you stew this canned beef in a pot, the aroma is simply amazing!
The canned food these days is made with the real best ingredients, but it also contains all the necessary spices and flavorings.
As a result, the freshness and aroma of the stewed fish skyrocketed.
"I've discovered that I think I can cook too!"
Seeing Shen Zhishou's actions, Lou Xiao'e inexplicably felt that she could also imitate him.
Upon hearing this, Yu Li smiled and agreed, saying, "Cooking is so simple! You can learn from me later, you'll learn in no time!"
Looking at Yu Li's confident demeanor, Shen Zhishou really wanted to say, "Wife, please don't be so presumptuous!"
Lou Xiao'e, whose biological mother was Lou Tanshi, was a descendant of the Tan family cuisine.
Despite having such a mother, Lou Xiao'e still can't cook.
This shows just how clueless Lou Xiao'e is about culinary skills.
However, Yu Li was unaware of this.
Shen Zhishou did not try to persuade him.
Some things, some people, you have to hit a wall before you can understand them.
The dinner at the Shen family's house was naturally delicious and lively.
Three beautiful women sat around a table, chatting about everyday life and interesting things happening on the street.
Shen Zhishou, on the other hand, was enjoying a delicious dinner.
For a moment, Shen Zhishou suddenly understood why men like to be surrounded by beauties, having one on each side.
This is fucking delicious!
No wonder later generations said that men who frequently look at beautiful women are more likely to live longer.
Any normal person will feel happy when they see a beautiful woman, and a happy mood naturally contributes to good health!
After dinner, seeing that Lou Xiao'e and Yu Li were still chatting enthusiastically, Shen Zhishou simply took the bowls and chopsticks to the central courtyard to wash them, leaving them time to chat.
After all, Yu Li is going to work tomorrow!
When Shen Zhishou finished washing the dishes and returned, Lou Xiao'e finally learned that Yu Li was going to work.
Lou Xiao'e was instantly unhappy.
She was thinking that since Xu Damao wasn't around, she could have lunch with Yu Li, since Yu Li was usually home for lunch.
Who would have thought that after only a few days away, Yu Li would be going to work!