Chapter 008: Nostalgia

After soaking for a while, the water temperature had also dropped. Liu Heming looked at the several blisters on his hands that had formed from working today and could only smile helplessly.

After adapting for a while with a grimace, I finally managed to hunch my body and move slowly. I had to endure the pain, as it was both cold and I was hungry; I had to sort out dinner and get a fire going in the fireplace. Without any relatives here, if I were to fall ill with a headache or fever, it would probably be difficult to find a doctor.

He had just lain down for a short while when he heard the intermittent howling of wolves outside, which frightened him greatly

Oh dear, you really have gone too far, saying such useless things. The phone bill is quite expensive, let the child save some money, he can take care of himself. Su Rong was about to continue giving advice, but Liu Zhaoxiang interrupted her.

Haha, Dad, Mom, how can we see each other every day? I am currently in the northern part of the United States, while the child is in the southern part. When I see her next time, I will take a photo of her. Hehe, she has grown up so well that I cherish her immensely. Mentioning the child brought a smile to Liu Heming's face

Liu Heming, who had just sat up, couldn't help but take a few gasps of cold air. It hurt; every part of his body ached. He felt the urge to relieve himself, but any effort would cause his abdomen to hurt even more.

Also, take good care of yourself over there. Don't be careless with your meals, and try to eat hot food as much as possible. You have a poor appetite, which makes you prone to issues. And...

Let's not talk about it for now. You all need to take care of your health. I have to quickly deal with this bubble. I still need to tidy up the house tomorrow; it's too big. I estimate it will take me about three to five days to clean up by myself

"Really, it's such a hassle to hang up the phone, let me do it." After hearing my father's voice in the receiver, the next thing that followed was the busy tone

I can tell you that I am the boss around here, the real boss. Today, I drove around for half a day just to finish exploring the area. Once I have sorted everything out here, I will bring you over to take a look.

Ugh...

Having never worked before, I do not know how to protect myself. Not only do I end up with a sore back, aching legs, and muscle cramps, but these blisters on my hands will also become a significant obstacle to my ability to work tomorrow. There are three on my left hand and four on my right, glaringly visible. Although I do not feel pain at the moment, I estimate that once they burst, the sensation will not be pleasant.

Dad, Mom, I'm fine here. After all, this is my new home, and I need to tidy it up properly. Once everything is settled, I will bring you over as well, and we can live in a villa here together said Liu Heming with a smile

"It's nothing, his English name is Jack, and his Chinese name is Liu Yi. He is considered part of our family. I have a contract with him here, and he wouldn't dare to deceive anyone, so you can rest assured." Liu Heming hurriedly said.

"Heming, do you have anything else to attend to?" came the voice of my mother, Su Rong

After drying his tears, he rummaged through the cabinets for half a day before finally finding the needle and thread. Not knowing how long it had been since he last used them, for safety's sake, Liu Heming soaked them for a while in the leftover wine from yesterday. Once they were dry, he began to treat the blisters on his hands using the method his mother had taught him

"That's good, that's good. There's no need for you to keep calling. Is your lawyer reliable? They said they would arrive tomorrow and asked us to assist with some procedures, and they also requested that we transfer the money. We won't encounter a scam, will we?" Liu Zhaoxiang inquired.

Oh dear, I almost forgot. Today I planned to tidy up the house, and after working too much, I got a blister on my hand. Mom, can you teach me how to pop this?

He added some firewood to the fireplace and then returned to bed to rest. It can be said that this was truly the first sleep in the real sense here, as yesterday he dozed off somewhat drowsily in the armchair

"I made some millet porridge, how are you over there? Wait a moment, I will call your father over, and we can talk together," said Liu Heming's mother, Su Rong, before she fell silent.

After holding the phone to his ear for a long time, Liu Heming only put down the phone when he felt a slight chill on his face

Waving my fingers, I am quite satisfied with my own labor results. I also encouraged myself, as I must continue to work hard tomorrow. No matter how difficult or tiring it may be, for the sake of my children and my parents, I must persevere.

He had never thought that taking a bath could be such a pleasurable experience. He felt that every bone in his body was relaxed, and every cell within him was singing.

He felt no pain at all from the needle piercing his skin; rather, he found it quite interesting. A small tail was left behind on the bubble, and the bubble seemed to have slightly deflated compared to just a moment ago.

Have you looked after the child today? After a brief pause, the voice of my father, Liu Zhaoxiang, came through the phone.

Having reluctantly dried my body, I draped myself in a bathrobe and sat by the fireplace. After all this fuss, it was already past eleven at night. However, if I did not address this blister on my hand, I would certainly be unable to work tomorrow. There is not enough time to allow myself to be delayed; three months can pass in the blink of an eye.

"Alright, alright, take good care of yourself, you hang up first." Su Rong hurriedly said on the other end of the phone

Although my parents did not say much, I could feel their concern and care for me. I am the only child in the family, and in the future, I must bring my parents over.

The howling of wolves outside did not cease due to his fear; occasionally, one or two howls would still come through. Liu Heming was indeed very frightened, curling his entire body up on the bed, his eyes occasionally glancing towards the door.

There is truly no other way, so I have to seek help from my family. It should be morning in the country now, so I won't disturb my parents' rest

"Silly child, be sure not to choose randomly. Find a needle, then thread it properly, and pierce it through the blister. Leave the thread inside the blister, and the pus will drain out from both sides of the thread. After a good night's sleep, you should feel much better by tomorrow," Su Rong said.

He persisted in this cautious manner, but eventually became overwhelmingly tired, and only then did he slowly fall asleep, though his sleep was not very sound

"Mom, you can hang up now," Liu Heming said with a cheerful smile

Previously, he had only heard that there was a considerable amount of wildlife in the United States, but he never expected it to be this abundant. The howling of the wolves seemed to be coming from near his own ranch, and he was worried that the wolves might come to his house and tear him apart.

"Mom, what did you have for breakfast?" After the call was connected, Liu Heming tried his best to make his tone cheerful.

Hiss... Huh...

Upon opening my eyes again, the room was enveloped in darkness, having slept soundly until the evening. I checked the time on my phone, and to my surprise, it was already past 9 PM.

He took a bite of bread, drank a large cup of hot water, and finally felt a bit more comfortable. Then he ran to the bathroom, prepared the water, and threw his body into it.