HCB Chapter 275 Just as I lay down, the window was knocked on again.
Chapter 275 Just as I lay down, the window was knocked on again.
Lin Chang'er watched as his originally cheerful little face quickly fell, turning into a look of regret and heartache.
She couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Oh really? Think about it again."
Gu Xiaoman was almost feeling wronged, pouting, thinking that her aunt definitely didn't mean it. "Third Aunt, are the tiger-head shoes all the same size? There aren't any that Xiaoman can wear?"
Yes, that must be it.
Although Xiaoman couldn't wear it, her aunt still bought it for her; her aunt still loved Xiaoman.
Gu Xiaoman felt a surge of self-satisfaction, and her expression brightened again.
Lin Chang'er was completely charmed by his ever-changing little expressions. "Really can't think of anything?"
Gu Xiaoman looked bewildered and turned to her older brother, sister, and uncle for help.
Gu Xiaolu shook her head first and tapped his nose, "Little brother is so stupid, how could you forget? Now, Yudian is the youngest in the family, and the second youngest is the second youngest."
The little goldfish chimed in, "So the smallest pair belongs to Raindrop's little brother."
Pointing to another pair that was slightly larger, she said, "This pair is for you, Xiaoman."
"These two pairs are for me and my brother," Gu Xiaolu said with a smile, pointing to the remaining two pairs of tiger-head shoes.
Gu Xiaoman paused, scratched her head, and laughed, "Oh right, how could I forget about my little brother? Xiaoman is a big brother now!"
Gu Xiaolu chuckled and tilted her head to ask Lin Chang'er, "What did Mother buy for Uncle and Madam?"
She and her brothers all received gifts, so her uncle and maternal uncle must have received gifts too, right?
Lin Chang'er bent down and tapped her nose. "That's a good question. Here, take these."
She took out the tiger-head shoes and distributed them to the three little ones according to their shoe sizes, revealing the ready-made clothes underneath.
"It's new clothes!" Gu Xiaolu said with a smile.
Lin Chang'er nodded, "Yes, it's ready-to-wear clothing."
Lin Chang'er took out the finished clothes and handed them to Lin Yanqing and Gu Silang, "Here, these are for you two. Go try them on quickly. If they don't fit, I'll ask your aunt to alter them for you later."
Gu Silang held the new clothes and stroked them gently. He exclaimed, "Wow! This fabric feels so comfortable! This color is unique in town. Thank you, Third Sister-in-law. Yanqing, let's take a bath first and try it on later."
Although his third sister-in-law had bought fabric for him several times before, and he had worn new clothes several times this year, this one was bought for him by his third sister-in-law from the provincial capital.
It must be washed clean before you can try it.
Lin Yanqing nodded, "Thank you, elder sister. I'll go take a bath with Silang first."
"Alright, go ahead!" Lin Chang'er couldn't help but chuckle, waving her hand to indicate that they should do as they pleased.
In a great hurry, Gu Silang grabbed Lin Yanqing's hand and ran outside.
As Lin Yanqing was about to leave, he turned back and smiled at Lin Chang'er. His older sister had never disappointed him.
Seeing the two of them leave, Gu Xiaoman, who was holding the tiger-head shoes, also started shouting, "Xiaoman wants to take a bath too! Xiaoman wants to take a bath too!"
Not content with just herself, she went to visit the little goldfish and said, "Brother, let's go take a bath too!"
Lin Chang'er laughed and said, "Xiaoman just wants to try on the shoes and wash her chubby little feet."
Gu Xiaoman insisted, "No, Xiaoman needs to smell nice all over before she can try on the tiger-head shoes that Auntie bought for her."
After saying that, he ran off.
Lin Chang'er assumed he had gone to find Aunt Gu and didn't pay much attention. She ruffled the little goldfish and said to Gu Xiaolu, "Wash your feet in a bit before trying on the shoes, okay?"
Gu Xiaolu and the little goldfish naturally nodded obediently, holding the tiger-head shoes with great affection.
Seeing Lin Chang'er walk out, Gu Xiaolu handed her shoes to the little goldfish, saying, "Brother, please keep my shoes safe for me. I'm going to the kitchen to see when the water will be ready."
My uncle and fourth uncle need to take a bath, so they'll definitely need to boil water. We just need to give them a little bit.
The little goldfish shoved both pairs of shoes into her hands, saying, "I'll go instead! My little sister will go play with Xiaoman."
Seeing that the two little ones were anxious, Lin Chang'er shook her head and took the tiger-head shoes from them. "Mother will keep them for you for now. You two go together!"
Hearing their mother say this, the brother and sister both smiled and nodded, then went out hand in hand.
Before long, Aunt Gu arrived.
Lin Chang'er was a little surprised, "What's wrong? Why haven't you rested yet, Mother?"
Aunt Gu laughed and said, "It's all because of Xiaoman. That little rascal. He just took the tiger-head shoes back and told your second sister-in-law that he would wear one pair for his younger brother and one pair for himself. His third aunt bought them, but they have to be washed and smelled nice before he can wear them. He also specifically told your second sister-in-law that when she gives them to her younger brother, she must wash them and make sure they smell nice before he wears them."
Lin Chang'er suddenly burst out laughing again.
Aunt Gu pursed her lips. "Your second sister-in-law can't move around easily, so she asked me to come and thank you!"
Lin Chang'er shook her head, "Mother, why is my second sister-in-law being so formal with us? We're all family."
Aunt Gu took Lin Chang'er's hand and said, "Chang'er, we all know how hard you've worked. Although we don't say it out loud, we all know it in our hearts. There should be reciprocity between family members. If we don't even say thank you, wouldn't we be heartless ingrates?"
Lin Chang'er grasped her hand in return, "Mother, it's not that serious. We both know it in our hearts, that's enough. It's just that this trip was quite rushed, I only had time to take care of the children, I didn't have time to take care of the adults. Next time, next time, next time it will be our turn to take care of the adults."
Aunt Gu shook her head and scolded, "You're supposed to be an adult, how can you be so insensible? Rice, flour, vegetables, and fruits, aren't they all for adults to eat? How much can a little kid eat? Don't always think so broadly. Isn't there a saying again? What's this about being too close and too distant?"
Even the most meticulous plans can have flaws.
Aunt Gu nodded, "Yes, yes, that's it. Don't overwork yourself. Aren't we adults always putting the children first?"
He took the shoes from her hand. "The water will be ready soon. Silang and Yanqing will bring it to you in a bit. Leave the children to me. You can go and rest now!"
Aunt Gu genuinely cared for her, so Lin Chang'er didn't refuse, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Mother!" and went back to her room.
Before long, Lin Yanqing and Gu Silang carried water over for her, struggling to keep up the pace.
After taking a bath, Lin Chang'er fell into a deep sleep.
I had just lain down when the window was knocked on.
Lin Chang'er suddenly opened her eyes, "Who?"
"It's me!" A familiar male voice came from outside the window.
Lin Chang'er paused, "Wu Qingfeng?"
"Open the window."
Lin Chang'er put on her coat and propped up the window. Sure enough, she saw Wu Qingfeng standing in front of the window, his whole body shrouded in moonlight, and he seemed much gentler than usual...