Chapter 873: Chapter 875: Do You Want to Go Outside?
At this moment, Little Shitou helped his mother to the kitchen door. Shitou’s mom had a guilty look on her face, "Sis, Brother, I’m really sorry. You came to my home, and I should have cooked for you. But now it’s you cooking for us instead."
"Sister-in-law, it’s just a meal, don’t worry about it. Besides, you’re still sick." Xiaoxiao didn’t bring up the fact that the sister-in-law couldn’t see; that would be impolite. Even if she couldn’t see, they probably hoped to be treated just like normal people, without constant pity. "Sister-in-law, have you been feeling any better these past two days?"
Listening to Xiaoxiao’s caring words, Shitou’s mom nodded, "Yes, much better, thanks to the medicine you brought. Otherwise..."
"Sister-in-law, don’t think too much. It’s good that you’re feeling better." Such a thing is really just a small favor, and the sister-in-law had already thanked them many times. Xiaoxiao then said to Yang Ming, "Honey, take Sister-in-law and the rest outside quickly; when the fire starts up, it’ll be smoky, don’t want you all to be suffocated."
Holding the child, Yang Ming suggested, "Honey, how about you take the child and go out with Sister-in-law and the others, I’ll cook for you all."
"Forget it, will what you cook be edible?" Xiaoxiao teased him, pursing her lips playfully.
"..." Is he being disdained? It’s not like his cooking is bad; hasn’t he cooked for his wife before? She seemed to eat heartily back then.
Xiaoxiao laughed, teasing him, making him believe her joke. Xiaoxiao pushed Yang Ming towards the door, saying, "Honey, take our son out quickly. I’ll have the meal ready soon; everyone’s hungry."
Seeing his wife like this, Yang Ming had no choice but to agree, "Alright then, we’ll head out."
"Sis, thank you." Shitou’s mom was helped out of the kitchen by Little Shitou.
"No need to thank me. Sister-in-law, you should go rest. It will be ready soon; just wait for the delicious meal."
"Little Shitou, go help your aunt with the fire." Shitou’s mom instructed her son in the courtyard.
"Okay, mom, don’t worry. I’ll help aunt." Then, Little Shitou began to busy himself with Xiaoxiao in the kitchen. Tomorrow, they’ll be leaving, mostly surviving on dry biscuits while traveling, so for these two days, they tried to eat better.
So, Xiaoxiao steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and made soup.
Due to the poverty of Little Shitou’s family, they didn’t even have eggs, let alone meat, so even if they wanted to eat well, it was just vegetarian dishes.
Since coming here, Xiaoxiao’s cooking skills had greatly improved; she didn’t often cook before.
While cooking, Xiaoxiao and Little Shitou chatted casually.
"Little Shitou, do you want to go outside?"
Little Shitou, tending the fire, lifted his head and said somewhat sadly, "I do want to go, but I can’t."
"What if you have the chance to go outside?"
Little Shitou shook his head and said very sensibly, "Even then, I can’t go. My mom can’t see, I can’t leave her alone at home."
Looking at Little Shitou, such a young child, yet so filial, Xiaoxiao thought that Sister-in-law, despite losing her sight, was quite fortunate because she raised a good son. Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but wonder if she could raise such a good child in the future.
As Xiaoxiao thought about this, she heard Little Shitou continue, "But when I grow up, I’ll take my mom outside, so we won’t be bullied by the villagers anymore."