One big and one small are practicing love

Everyone gathered around Zuo Yan and watched her take medicine quietly.

Pinch a small brown pill, pop it into your mouth, and swallow it with a sip of water. In this way, drink three pills in a row.

Then he took the capsule, unscrewed it, sprinkled the white powder into his mouth, frowned immediately, and drank a lot of water.

Zuo Yan took another large triangular tablet. She tilted her neck and swallowed hard. Because she couldn't swallow it, she retched several times and looked in pain.

Such a young child takes so many medicines, does not make noises or fuss, and tries his best to endure the discomfort. So well-behaved that it makes people feel distressed.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaochen couldn't help but walked over.

She took out a new triangular pill from the box, broke it into three small pieces, handed it to Zuo Yan with one hand, put the other hand to her mouth, and said naturally: "Spit it out and eat this."

Zuo Yan looked at Zuo Kunmin hesitantly, and Zuo Kunmin hurriedly took out two tissues from the coffee table, put them on Liu Xiaochen's hands, and then nodded to Zuo Yan.

The triangular tablets that were spit out have turned into a round shape.

After Zuo Yan took the medicine successfully, Liu Xiaochen naturally took the empty water glass. And picked up the other two water glasses on the coffee table and went to the kitchen.

Wash your hands, clean three water glasses carefully, and pour two more glasses of hot water.

One cup for Zuo Yan and one cup for Zuo Xu.

"Thank you, sister." Zuo Yan said weakly and took the water glass.

Zuo Xu refused to take the water glass and pouted: "I don't want to drink water. I'm hungry and want to eat."

"Xiao Xu, don't be rude. Say thank you and I'll cook wontons for you later." Zuo Kunmin's tone was a little serious.

"I don't want to eat wontons, I want to eat noodles."

"Okay! I'll cook instant noodles for you later."

Zuo Xu stamped his feet anxiously and said coquettishly: "I don't want to eat instant noodles, I want to eat hot soup noodles. My grandma would make them for us when we came here before." As he said this, tears fell.

Zuo Kunmin's face darkened and he said sternly: "Why are you crying? Grandma is gone, don't you know!"

While they were talking, Liu Xiaochen thought that today was the children's birthday and they should have a bowl of longevity noodles. I couldn't help but shout softly: "Teacher Zuo..."

Hearing this title, Zuo Kunmin was obviously a little surprised. Seeing that Liu Xiaochen was really looking at him, he responded: "Yeah."

"I can cook. I'll go to the kitchen and take a look. If there are ingredients, I'll make them."

Zuo Kunmin looked at Zuo Xu, whose face was full of tears. He raised his wrist to look at his watch. It was almost 11 o'clock. He nodded lightly and said, "Okay!"

There are eggs and a few vegetables in the refrigerator, unopened flour and rice in the cupboard, and condiments such as oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, etc. beside the stove. Everything is complete.

After obtaining Zuo Kunmin's consent and asking Zuo Xu and Zuo Yan about their tastes and appetites, Liu Xiaochen got busy in the kitchen.

Mixing noodles, collecting water, boiling water, washing vegetables, chopping vegetables... There are rustling and clanking sounds in the kitchen, and the originally quiet space now seems lively and warm.

Zuo Kunmin was not at ease and occasionally looked up.

I saw Liu Xiaochen rolling up his sleeves, exposing his slender forearms, bowing his head and bending over, always working in an orderly manner.

When Liu Xiaochen washed vegetables, he seemed to be doing something extremely important. Looking at the faucet attentively, he carefully rubbed each vegetable leaf with his fingers, pinched off the thick meridians at the root, and lightly shook the excess water a few times. The green vegetables with water droplets were neatly placed on the white plastic Vegetable basket.

All the movements are light, fast, rhythmic, and have an indescribable rhythm.

Zuo Kunmin watched, slightly lost in thought.

After a while, there began to be steaming steam and a fragrant smell in the room.

Zuo Xu sat on the sofa and read the picture album. He couldn't help but touch his belly and said, "It smells so good." After saying that, he looked up at the kitchen, his eyes suddenly widened and he said in surprise, "Wow! It's so magical."

Zuo Kunmin was standing by the window, staring blankly at a certain scene. Hearing the sound, he turned to the kitchen.

Liu Xiaochen took out a finger-thick noodle from the chopping board, held both ends of the noodle with both hands, and gently pulled it into a long and thin noodle. She pulled the noodles one by one, and soon the pot was full.

White water vapor is thick and the surface is rolling.

Looking at this scene, I smell the rich aroma of food. Zuo Kunmin suddenly felt at ease and calm. It’s been more than a month since I’ve eaten properly, but I rarely feel hungry, so I suddenly have an appetite.

"Teacher Zuo, the meal is ready. Please try to see if it suits your taste." Liu Xiaochen walked to the window and said respectfully.

Zuo Kunmin nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoxiao."

Hot noodle soup with thin slices of matsutake mushrooms, poached eggs, and green vegetables. There are also several plates of simple side dishes, including fried snow peas, fungus, and carrot slices, fried luncheon meat, cold white fungus, and a small dessert of corn kernels, green beans, diced carrots, and pine nuts.

Zuo Kunmin saw a table full of food and was surprised that she had cooked so much food in less than an hour.

Turning to Liu Xiaochen, he was about to say thank you. Suddenly he saw the small retro square watch on her wrist and asked, "Did Xiaoxia give it to you?"

Liu Xiaochen lowered his head and glanced at the watch. It had a rose gold square dial, a silver-white dial with 12 sparkling diamonds embedded in it, and a burgundy leather strap. The style was simple and exquisite. He said: "Yes, Teacher Wang has been wearing this watch. He gave it to me the night before he left."

"Okay!" Zuo Kunmin nodded thoughtfully and said, "Thank you, Xiaoxiao. Sit down and let's eat together."

Everyone sat around the dining table and ate together.

After just two bites, Zuo Xu said in surprise: "The taste of this food is so familiar. I seem to have eaten my sister's cooking before."

"Xiao Xu, what are you talking about again? You've never seen my little sister before." Zuo Kunmin scolded.

"Dad, I also feel that this taste is familiar. It seems that I have eaten it many times." Zuo Yan also said.

Zuo Kunmin was stunned, glanced at Liu Xiaochen, lowered his eyes and thought, and said, "Mom told me that when I was pregnant with you, I suffered from severe morning sickness. During those six months, it was the little sister who cooked for my mother." As he spoke, he smiled. He raised his head, looked at Liu Xiaochen, and said solemnly: "Thank you, Xiaoxiao."

Liu Xiaochen shook his head anxiously and said with a smile: "You're welcome, Teacher Zuo. Teacher Wang treats me very well."

After that, no more words were said and everyone ate in silence. A table of food was eaten quickly.

After the meal, Zuo Kunmin arranged for the children to go back to their room to take a nap, while Liu Xiaochen consciously cleaned up the dining table and kitchen. While wiping the water stains on the counter, Zuo Kunmin came to the kitchen.

"Xiao Xiao, thank you for your hard work. You look a little tired, go take a nap." After saying that, Zuo Kunmin stretched out his arm and pointed to a room and said, "That's the guest room."

I didn't sleep all night last night. I was thinking wildly and cried a few times. I just finished lunch and I am really sleepy. But I think it's impolite to sleep in someone else's house.

Liu Xiaochen shook his head and said, "Go and rest. I'm fine. I'll be sleepy for a while. I can just squint on the sofa for a while."

"Don't feel embarrassed." Zuo Kunmin seemed to be able to always read her thoughts and said, "Although this is the second time we meet, we have corresponded for six years. We have known each other for a long time."

Liu Xiaochen was stunned.

I was just wondering who wrote the letter that lasted six years? I didn't dare to ask because I was unfamiliar. The handwriting of the letter belongs to Teacher Wang, but Teacher Wang did pass away six years ago today.

I never thought that it was written by him.

"Yes, that's right." Zuo Kunmin said while pouring water, "I have been writing to you for the past six years. I will imitate Xiaoxia's handwriting. You have been tired for a long time, so you should rest first. .If you have any questions, let’s talk about it after you wake up.”

With that said, Zuo Kunmin poured a cup of hot water and handed it to Liu Xiaochen.

From a close distance, Liu Xiaochen accidentally saw the red bloodshot eyes and dark circles under Zuo Kunmin's eyelids.

"Thank you!!" Liu Xiaochen nodded and took the water glass. Without any further shirk, he went to the guest room with the glass of hot water.