Chapter 0009: Moving into a New House

Some people merely engage in empty talk, while the battlefield may only last five seconds

Li Zhaoming placed a piece of chicken in front of Li He and said, "Don't drink so heavily, have some vegetables instead"

The new house was completed, and the smell dissipated over five to six days, after which a brazier was used to burn for a few more days inside the house

As for rebirth and establishing a harem, Li has no interest in that. Although he possesses the body of an 18-year-old, he is, at heart, a proud little old man nearing 60. While he has not indulged in the company of many women, he has certainly seen his fair share of chaotic encounters. In the illusory world, he can conquer ten women in a single night with his head held high, yet in real life, he struggles to last even a few minutes before gasping for breath

This lunch can be considered quite extravagant, with plenty of dishes prepared, including chicken, duck, fish, and meat, as well as braised pork, scrambled eggs with chives, eel dumplings, and hen stewed with dried radish

If one is striving to remember the characteristics of his wife in her youth

He silently thought: I miss you! I really miss you!

Li and his second uncle Li Zhaoming have 3 children, the oldest of whom is only 14 years old. Li Zhaohui from the younger uncle's family has 2 children, the oldest of whom is only 8 years old. There are few memories of the two aunts in Li He’s recollections; most of it comes from Wang Yulan, who often mentioned in front of Li He that these two aunts were not good people when they were young, how they bullied her, and did not treat her as the elder sister-in-law.

Li and Zijiang do not have the "knife-cut noodles" look, with a cold expression; his wife is not the kind of flawless beauty often depicted in Mary Sue stories, and certainly cannot be described as stunningly beautiful. However, in his heart, his wife is the best. Perhaps in their previous life, they were not united by love, but they have lived together for a lifetime. In their view, the concept of divorce does not exist. No matter how difficult life may be, they support each other through hardships, and their emotions have become more complex and profound. Perhaps in their previous life, they were not united by love, but they have lived together for a lifetime. In their view, the concept of divorce does not exist. No matter how difficult life may be, they support each other through hardships, and their emotions have become more complex and profound.

There are no flowers, no chocolates, and no diamond rings. They are together without vows and without material possessions

Li, Grandma, Wang Yulan, Li Mei, and his two aunts were busy in the kitchen, with some adding fire, some chopping vegetables, and others stir-frying, each performing their respective tasks. Although the kitchen was not covered, the stove was newly built with red bricks. The original earthen stove, when it came into contact with water, would become extremely dirty.

Li Fucheng was also unambiguous; he picked up the wine cup, took a sip, and swallowed it without even furrowing his brow

Waking up from a nap under the shade of a tree, he seemed to have dreamt, in a daze, of his wife

When moving into a new house in the countryside, it is customary to hold a banquet. Li found it troublesome and said, "Mother, it's not such a big event, and we don't need to be overly concerned about social obligations. Once I receive my university admission notice, if you want to hold a banquet, we can do it together then. For now, let's just have a nice meal with our family at noon, and we can invite Grandpa and Grandma, as well as Uncle."

He could only find the strength to support himself from cigarettes. After smoking half a pack, he finally felt a little better, and then he simply took a shower by the well.

Only with my wife by my side can I sleep peacefully, when will I be able to find that tranquility again

Whenever I find a moment of quiet, I always think how nice it would be if she were here. I have grown accustomed to her presence and cannot bear to be without her. A love like this lasts a lifetime. Li does not understand why he suddenly found himself reborn. It is like a grand tale of Journey to the West, where he found a beginning but could not foresee this ending

Thinking about seeing my wife in September, he feels both nervous and excited. This is the only chance in this lifetime to date my wife again. Is it really necessary to be so thrilling? In the last lifetime, I didn't give my wife many sweet words, nor did I say "I love you".

Ah, please do not mention "unable to control one's feelings"! It is nothing but shamelessness

The most profound impression he left was that of his tattered clothes and long hair

The elderly lady enjoys eating plain rice soaked in hot water, and halfway through her meal, she pours boiling water over the rice. However, the elderly gentleman insists that this method is harmful to the stomach and forbids her from doing so. The elderly lady merely nods in agreement but continues to eat in the same manner.

Li hurried over and took 20 cream popsicles, which delighted the children. They were reluctant to bite into them, instead choosing to slowly lick them in their cups, filled with joy

I opened a pack of cigarettes, took one out, lit it, and took a deep drag, only to be harshly choked by it

Li Zhaoming has been working alongside the brothers Li He and Li Long during this period, and he can no longer regard them as children. Especially Li He, who is very meticulous in his speech and actions; even as their uncle, Li Zhaoming is impressed by him. Moreover, he has earned over 100 yuan while working with these brothers and has often received cigarettes and liquor from them. Therefore, when Li Zhaoming came over for a meal, he specifically brought a bottle of Lao Yingjia liquor, which cost him 1 yuan; in the past, he would not have had the courage to do this.

The carpenter has newly made two large beds, one placed in the new landlord's room and the other in the west room, leaving the middle room for a dining table and storage of miscellaneous items, so it has simply remained unoccupied

Li did not hold back and directly opened the wine, starting to pour it in front of Li Fucheng, then filling the cups for the two uncles as well, and even poured a glass for Dazhuang and Li Long.

Upon approaching, I discovered that it was a vendor selling ice pops. The ice pop vendors all carry a simple insulated box made of foam boards on their backs, which contains only two varieties of ice pops, securely covered with cotton padding.

During this period, Li He has been very busy, feeling exhausted every day, and after taking a shower, he falls asleep immediately

After finishing their meal, Li and Zheng were preparing to brew tea for everyone when they suddenly heard a knocking sound coming closer and closer.

He stood up and said, "Grandfather, the two of us have met, and these past few days have indeed worn you out."

Li He hurriedly filled Li Fucheng's glass with wine, and also filled his own. He then raised his glass in turn to toast the two uncles and Dazhuang.

The relationship between sisters-in-law may not always be harmonious, and quarrels are inevitable. However, later on, the elderly Wang Yulan remained in the countryside, and these two aunts often brought meat and vegetables, helping to cook when health was poor. Li understood this clearly throughout her life, harboring no resentment. In the rural areas at the bottom of society, as women struggling to make ends meet, their perspectives and thoughts are limited to their time, which cannot be blamed on them

A few men were sitting at the door chatting idly, while a group of children were sniffing the delicious aroma coming from the kitchen, eagerly waiting at the entrance for the meal to be served

Dishes were served on the table, and the adults gathered around. The children, having picked their food, climbed onto their small chairs and ate with greasy mouths. Poor little ones could hardly have meat more than a few times a year

It does not need to face the sea, but it can definitely achieve the warmth of spring and the blooming of flowers

Wang Yulan saw that her son and daughter were so determined not to hold a celebration, and there was nothing she could do. She had originally wanted to host a banquet to show off, as no family's house in the village was as bright as her own. Which neighbor did not envy her for having two capable sons

Grandma smiled and said, "You child, having studied a bit, your mind has become muddled, speaking such nonsense. He is your grandfather, it is his duty even if it exhausts him."

Li Mei also found it troublesome, and besides, his father was not at home, making it difficult to handle social matters smoothly

An ice pop can be purchased for 2 cents, while a cream ice pop costs 1 dime. In fact, these ice pops are essentially just sugar mixed with water, at most with a bit of flavoring added; even so, they are still quite delightful.

Li eagerly arranged for his mother, elder sister, and two younger sisters to move in. The summer temperatures are high and dry, with no humidity in the house at all. No paint was used; the walls were directly coated with slaked lime and lime powder, so there is no issue of formaldehyde exceeding the standard

Li Mei took the fourth child to sleep in the east room, while Wang Yulan took the little girl to sleep in the west room. Li and his brother continued to live in the old house, each sleeping in a separate room. This way, the family finally had a brighter living arrangement. However, the back wall of the earthen house was also on the verge of collapse and would need to be torn down sooner or later

Although the old lady said this, she could not help but feel happy inside; her eldest grandson knew how to be grateful, which made her feel that all her efforts were worthwhile.