Siheyuan: I just want to live

After the car of Hou Debang gradually disappeared from his sight, Chen Feng finally retracted his gaze and stopped staring at the taillights of the car. He turned around and walked steadily towards the gate of his yard. With a crisp sound of the door opening, the gate of the yard slowly opened.

After entering the door, Chen Feng smiled and said to Jin Ming who followed him in: "Jin Ming, today is your first day at work, you must be exhausted, right?"

As he spoke, he thoughtfully arranged, "How about this, I'll go to the kitchen to prepare dinner, you go back to your room and rest for a while. I'll call you when the meal is ready."

Jin Ming felt warm in his heart when he heard Chen Feng's caring words. He nodded obediently and responded, "Okay, brother-in-law. I'll go back to my room and rest. If you need help, just call me!"

Chen Feng looked at his sensible brother-in-law in front of him, smiled with satisfaction, and waved his hand to signal him to go to rest: "Don't worry, I know what to do. Go back to your room and have a good rest."

Seeing that Chen Feng was so determined, Jin Ming stopped insisting and turned to walk towards the east wing.

Jin Ming gently pushed open the door of the east wing and walked into the room. His tired body instantly relaxed.

He lay in bed, his mind constantly recounting every detail of his work during the day, and a smile appeared on the corners of his mouth.

After watching Jin Ming enter his room, Chen Feng turned and walked towards the kitchen to start preparing dinner for tonight.

At this time, Chen Feng was busy in the kitchen. He cut and cooked vegetables skillfully. His movements were smooth and natural, as if this was something he experienced every day.

Just then, footsteps were heard from outside. Then, Jin Ling led the two children into the main house.

As soon as she entered the door, Jin Ling smelled a familiar aroma of food, which was the unique smell of Chen Feng cooking. She immediately realized that Chen Feng had returned home from get off work.

Jin Ling held the children's hands and walked gently to the kitchen door. After standing still, she quietly watched the busy figures inside, her heart filled with warmth and happiness.

When Jin Ling, her mother and her two sons appeared at the kitchen door, Chen Feng also keenly heard the slight sound they made when walking.

He stopped what he was doing, looked back towards the restaurant, and saw Jin Ling and the children at a glance.

Chen Feng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and then whispered to Jin Ling: "Wife, you are back? Are you hungry? Wait a little longer, dinner will be ready soon!"

After saying that, Chen Feng turned around and continued to be busy. The spatula in his hand kept stirring the dishes in the pot, emitting bursts of tempting aroma.

Jin Ling looked at the man in front of her and was deeply moved.

She knew that today was Chen Feng's first day to work on the farm and he must be very busy. However, Chen Feng did not rest after coming home from get off work and still insisted on cooking for his family.

Chen Feng's actions made Jin Ling feel full of love and warmth.

Jin Ling gently touched the children's heads and motioned them to go to the living room to play for a while. Then she went into the kitchen.

Jin Ling came to Chen Feng with a smile, rolled up her sleeves skillfully, and began to help Chen Feng cut vegetables and assist him.

Chen Feng looked at Jin Ling who joined in cooking with him, turned his head and smiled at her, then turned back to continue cooking.

Soon, a rich and delicious dinner was prepared with the tacit cooperation of Chen Feng and his wife. After the meal was ready, Chen Feng and Jin Ling served the food on the table together.

Then Chen Feng said to Jin Ling gently: "Wife, take the child to wash his hands first, I will go and call Jin Ming to come over for dinner."

Hearing Chen Feng's words, Jin Ling smiled and nodded, and said softly: "Okay, husband, go quickly."

Seeing Jin Ling say this, Chen Feng smiled cheerfully and responded: "Okay, got it!"

After saying that, he turned around, walked out of the main house, and headed towards the east wing. At this time, Jin Ling looked at Chen Feng who had already left the main house, and took the children to wash their hands and prepare for dinner.

Chen Feng walked to the door of the east wing, but did not immediately step into the room. Instead, he stood at the door and shouted loudly: "Jin Ming, dinner is ready, come out and eat!"

The reason why he didn't go directly into Jin Ming's room was actually very simple. After all, Jin Ming had grown up and must have some little secrets of his own.

If Chen Feng just barged into the room like this, and accidentally discovered Jin Ming's little secret, wouldn't both of them be very embarrassed then?

Therefore, Chen Feng thought it would be better not to go in easily. As long as he shouted at the door, Jin Ming in the room would definitely hear it.

Sure enough, after hearing Chen Feng's call, Jin Ming in the room immediately responded: "Brother-in-law, I know, I'll go out now!"

As Jin Ming spoke, he jumped off the bed, quickly put on his shoes, and rushed to the door. Jin Ming's movements were very agile. After a day's work, Jin Ming was obviously really hungry.

Then Chen Feng heard hurried footsteps coming from Jin Ming's room, and then the door was opened with a creak.

After opening the door, Jin Ming did not turn back to close it, but walked quickly to Chen Feng and said, "Brother-in-law, let's go!"

Jin Ming's face was filled with smiles, and he was obviously happy to hear about having dinner.

Hearing Jin Ming's words, Chen Feng nodded, didn't say anything, but turned around and walked towards the main house with steady steps.

When Jin Ming saw Chen Feng leaving, he quickly followed Chen Feng and went to the main house together.

After Chen Feng and Jin Ming entered the restaurant, Jin Ling also brought her child who had washed his hands to the restaurant.

Seeing that everyone was present, Chen Feng said, "Since everyone is here, let's start having dinner!"

After hearing Chen Feng's words, everyone pulled out the chairs in front of the dining table and sat down. Chen Feng also sat down and started to eat dinner.

When dinner was almost over, Chen Feng put down his chopsticks, looked at Jin Ling, and asked, "Wife, today is your first day at the supply and marketing cooperative. How do you feel?"

Hearing Chen Feng's words, Jin Ling, who was feeding Xingxing, replied without even looking up: "I think it's fine!"

Then she continued, "The store manager didn't give me any specific instructions for what to do today. He just asked me to follow the other sisters in the supply and marketing cooperative and learn how to use kraft paper to pack various items, and also to familiarize myself with the prices of various items in the store."

Chen Feng nodded slightly to show his agreement when he heard Jin Ling say this. Indeed, if one only needs to be familiar with the prices in the supply and marketing cooperative and learn how to pack items, it is indeed not difficult.

He smiled and said to Jin Ling: "That's not bad. This kind of work shouldn't be too tiring, right?"

While feeding Xingxing, Jin Ling replied, "I'm not tired. The older sisters take good care of me. And I find that working in the supply and marketing cooperative is quite interesting. I can learn a lot."

After saying that, Jin Ling smiled. It seemed that she really liked this job.

Chen Feng was very pleased to see Jin Ling happy. He knew that this job was very important to Jin Ling.

Although Chen Feng did not expect Jin Ling to earn money to support the family, he still supported her in having a career of her own.

So, he encouraged her and said, "That's good. I hope you can get more and more used to this job in the future. Come on!"

Jin Ling looked at Chen Feng gratefully and nodded with a smile. She knew that it was because of Chen Feng's support and understanding that she could go to work with peace of mind.

She secretly told herself that she must work hard and not let Chen Feng and her family down.

Chen Feng continued to ask Jin Ling: "What did you and your son have for lunch today?"

Jin Ling felt very warm in her heart when she heard Chen Feng was concerned about their lunch. She turned around and said to Chen Feng with a smile, "We're going home for lunch today!"

Jin Ling recalled today's lunch and excitedly described it to Chen Feng: "Today at noon I made steamed egg custard for the children, and they all loved it! Then I fried some green peppers and bacon for myself, and heated up two steamed buns."

Jin Ling became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she wanted to share all her happiness with Chen Feng. She proudly boasted to Chen Feng, "And, honey, I have good news for you. I can now skillfully use our gas stove!"

Chen Feng looked at Jin Ling's happy face, like a child who got a new toy. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart and a smile appeared on his face involuntarily.

Chen Feng also praised Jin Ling at this time: "Really? Honey, you are so good now! Not only can you steam the egg cakes that the children love to eat."

"And you can even use our gas stove skillfully! Wife, you are amazing!"

Chen Feng's praise was simply overwhelming. When Jin Ling heard Chen Feng's words, even though they were already an old couple, she still felt a little embarrassed and her face turned red.

She glanced at Chen Feng in a reproachful manner, but she was also very happy in her heart. After all, which woman would not be happy to be praised by her husband like this?

Jin Ming, who was standing by, was very disdainful when he heard Chen Feng's excessive praise for his sister. He thought, isn't it just knowing how to use a gas stove? What's so great about it? Is it necessary to praise it so outrageously?

He curled his lips, looking disapproving. But in fact, Jin Ming envied the sweet interaction between his sister and brother-in-law, but he was too embarrassed to show it.

But after praising Jin Ling, Chen Feng said, "Wife, how about I come back to cook for you at noon in the future? After all, using a gas stove is still a bit dangerous!"

After hearing what Chen Feng said, Jin Ling shook her head firmly, and then said, "Husband, you'd better not come back at noon!"

"After all, you are the leader of the farm now. How can you go home and cook for us every day at noon? If your colleagues in the same line of work knew about this, wouldn't they laugh at us?"

After hearing what Jin Ling said, Chen Feng thought about it and agreed, so he no longer insisted on coming back at noon.

But Chen Feng still warned Jin Ling, "Wife, you must be careful when you use the gas stove at home!"

After hearing Chen Feng's instructions, Jin Ling nodded slightly, then said with a smile, "Okay, husband, I will pay attention!"