Dreaming of Lion Rock: Recipe in Hand

Chapter 282 Persuasion

When Chunni was finally able to take a break, she found that the atmosphere at home was a little strange.

The helpers, Ma and He, became much quieter. They didn't dare to let the child out of their sight for a moment. They looked so timid and cautious as if they were walking on thin ice that Chunni couldn't help but frown.

The old lady of the Chu family was as kind and amiable as ever, but she kept Chu Chu and Ci Ci under control and was unwilling to let them leave home to play.

Old Master Chu became much quieter and even stopped participating in his favorite fishing activity. He stayed at home all day taking care of Chu Ci or helping the old woman weed and plant flowers.

The most abnormal one is Old Man Li. He hasn't spoken to Chunni for several days.

Chunni was surprised, but then she understood. This was the aftereffect of losing Cici.

Chunni first talked to Sisters Ma and He.

"This matter has nothing to do with you, you don't have to feel guilty."

Ma's wife lowered her head. Even though it had been several days, she was still terrified. She had helped take care of Chuchu and Cici soon after they were born. To put it bluntly, she had probably spent more time with Chuci than with her own children. She treated Chuci as her own child. If she hadn't taken a leave of absence that day, Cici might not have been lost.

Sadness and self-blame made her unable to sleep for several days, and her rosy face, which had been kept at Chunni's house, quickly became thinner.

Mrs. He was busy cleaning that day, so she didn't go out with Ci Ci. She was afraid and felt guilty, but more importantly, she was afraid of losing her job. Her family relied on her salary to survive!

Chunni made it clear that it was not their fault and she had no intention of firing them.

Sister He showed a relieved expression. Sister Ma felt better and vowed to look forward to Chuci in the future.

Chunni said to Mrs. Chu, "I know how hard it is to take care of a pair of energetic twins. I'm very grateful that you can come and help me look after Chuchu and Cici! You've been worried about Chuci for as long as he's been alive. You're more responsible for Chuci than we are as parents. Yanqing and I still owe you a thank you! I knew you had a backache that day, so I didn't go out with you. You had a backache because you were holding Chuci. Really, I don't blame you."

Chunni's confession almost made Old Mrs. Chu cry!

"Grandma, this is an accident. Life is full of variables and accidents, and sometimes it really catches people off guard. However, we should remain calm and optimistic and face these emergencies with a normal heart. Perhaps, there will be unexpected gains in these accidents."

Chunni was really angry about Old Master Chu. But as I said before, the old couple of the Chu family might care more about Chu Ci than they did as parents. She still remembered clearly that when Chu Ci was six months old, Old Master Chu had tenosynovitis in his right hand. How did this disease come about? Maybe only those parents who often hold their children know!

We cannot completely deny what Old Master Chu has done for Chu Ci just because of an accident.

"Grandpa, I know you're tired of taking care of the children and you want to go fishing to relax. I can understand. This was an accident and I don't blame you!" Chunni took Old Man Chu's arm and slowly walked towards home.

You can't lose yourself just because you take care of children. First of all, you have to be yourself, not someone's mother or someone's grandmother. Such titles are actually a bit unpleasant. Don't you have a name? Are you only qualified to revolve around children, and shouldn't you have some hobbies? This hobby can be playing games, putting on makeup, dancing, making money, and of course fishing...

Should she blame Old Master Chu? He is so old, but he still helps take care of the children. Does he have an obligation to do that?

No, there isn't. Raising children is the responsibility of the parents.

The people to blame for this matter should be Chunni and He Yanqing's parents.

But do Chunni and He Yanqing have to quit their jobs and stay at home every day to raise their children? But how can they raise their children without any income? Raising children, food, clothing, and other expenses all cost money, right?

So, everyone is to blame for this. And no one is to blame.

Let’s just leave this question as an unsolvable one for now!

"I don't blame you!" Chunni looked into his old eyes and said firmly: "This was an accident, just like the time you left my mother at my grandparents' house. I believe that my mother's spirit in heaven will not blame you either."

Chunni knew what was bothering Old Master Chu. Although he looked like an old naughty boy and smiled all day long, Chunni knew that this was just a way for him to hide his inner thoughts.

Losing Cici and losing Da Niuniu are the knots that Old Man Chu cannot untie deep in his heart.

Old man Chu stroked his now smooth crutch, his heart restless for a long time. He seemed to see Da Niuniu, who smiled and said to him: "Dad, I don't blame you. You are fighting for the new China and for tens of millions of compatriots living in dire straits. You are fighting for me and for my descendants. I really don't blame you. I am proud to have such a father and mother! I don't blame you for abandoning me, really!" His eyes were blurred, and the huge stone that had been pressing on his heart for decades seemed to have been removed!

Old man Li wants to return to the capital

Everyone else gradually came to terms with their worries, leaving Old Man Li alone, still feeling unhappy.

Although old man Li is usually noisy, once he stops talking, he immediately becomes serious. He took the initiative to find Chunni, which made Chunni raise her eyebrows.

"Chun Ni, I have been in Lion Rock for half a year. I often think of my unfilial descendants recently, so I plan to go home and take a look."

Chunni was very surprised. She thought that Old Man Li came to talk to her, but he was saying goodbye.

"Grandpa Li, is it because you haven't eaten my cooking recently? Don't worry, I've been too busy recently. When I'm done, I'll make delicious food for you every day." As she spoke, Chunni took out a handkerchief from her pocket, in which were two winter melon candies neatly placed. She took out one and handed it to Grandpa Li, and ate one herself.

Old man Li took the winter melon candy, put it in his mouth and took a small bite. The sweet taste filled his entire mouth, making his depressed mood much better.

"No. I just miss my eldest granddaughter. I wonder if she is being bullied at school."

Chunni: ...It's almost summer vacation, and I just remembered that my granddaughter was bullied at school. This grandfather is really good at making excuses.

"Is it because you are not used to the climate here?"

"No. The summer here is so comfortable. It's a little hot during the day, but very cool at night." Old man Li blurted out. To be honest, he was very satisfied with the climate of Lion Mountain! Seeing Chunni staring at him, his old face turned red, and he said: "Hey! I have no face to stay here! Let me be frank! I feel bad! On the day when Cici got into trouble, I was by the river. At that time, your grandfather's hook moved, and he asked me to watch Cici. I saw Cici was playing with the eggs of the golden apple snail, so I didn't take it seriously and went to watch your grandfather fishing. Hey!" Old man Li felt guilty and blamed himself. He had nightmares all night long. He dreamed that Cici disappeared, was eaten by wolves, torn by bears, or was drowned. There is no good ending.

He knew that Chunni and her husband didn't blame him and treated him the same as usual. But he couldn't get over it! He couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.

"Cici is fine! People in the village say that Cici will have good fortune after surviving a disaster!" Chunni said nonchalantly. "Let it go!"

Old man Li shook his head and was determined to go home.

"Okay, since you have made up your mind, I will cook a big meal for you tomorrow to see you off!" Chunni stood up, brushed the dust off her butt, and was about to go home.

Old Man Li: ...Why didn't Chunni try to persuade him again? Instead, she let an old man sit on the train for several days alone to return to the capital.

Chunni kept her word and started preparing a big meal the next morning!

She didn't cook anything else but the food that Old Man Li liked to eat. The salty and fragrant Shaobai, Mapo tofu, sweet glutinous rice, and fresh and refreshing stir-fried porcini mushrooms...

Old man Li almost drooled. He was so touched that he couldn't help crying. Chunni and her husband were really kind people. They let him stay in Lion Mountain for free and didn't blame him even if he made mistakes. Knowing that he was going home, they prepared such a big table of food for him to see him off.

Woo woo woo woo, he was really moved and held Cici for a long time, not wanting to let go.

Until he saw two little girls carrying large and small bags coming from far away.