0p0 Chapter 243 Husband and wife talk at night
Chapter 243 Husband and wife talk at night
After making up his mind, He Yong'an quickly stood up and said respectfully;
"Thank you for your appreciation, Uncle Qi. During my secondment, I will definitely continue to work hard and live up to my mission, working with my colleagues at the Provincial Public Security Bureau to solve the case as soon as possible."
After saying this, He Yong'an paused, then continued seemingly casually:
"I hit it off with Brother Qi Yu at first sight, and we were very happy to meet. We must help each other in the future so as not to betray this brotherhood."
Although He Yong'an spoke lightly, both sides understood each other's meaning.
Soon it was time for dinner. Gu Dingxiang had asked several of her daughters-in-law to come and help prepare a very sumptuous dinner, including braised pork, pickled fish, stewed potatoes with meat, Mapo tofu, cold shredded chicken, celery and dried tofu, stir-fried eggs with chili peppers, and sliced beef and tripe in chili sauce.
Finally, there was a tomato and egg soup.
A large table was laden with food. Even when He Yong'an was in Nanjiang County, Feng Qingqing would often cook delicious meals for him.
But seeing the large table of dishes, each with a large portion, I was slightly surprised.
Although the other children of the Qi family did not know the background or origin of the young man their parents had invited, they did not show any unusual behavior, seeing that their parents and Qi Yu were extremely cautious.
A meal for both the guest and the host.
Not long after finishing the meal, He Yong'an took his leave, not wanting to disturb the Qi family any longer.
He could tell that the Qi family had something to say.
After He Yong'an left, when their other children inquired about matters related to He Yong'an, the elderly couple did not offer any explanation. Instead, they admonished their children:
"You don't need to inquire about this person's affairs; just know that he is someone you shouldn't offend."
The two had no choice but to do this. Although the son was their own flesh and blood, the daughter-in-law had her own family, and the son-in-law also had his own clan.
Some things, and many times, should not be revealed to others before there is certainty. In particular, the elderly couple could tell that He Yong'an was extremely cautious and probably did not want to make the matter public.
Late at night, after her children had all returned to their rooms, Gu Dingxiang quietly took the gifts He Yong'an had brought back to her room.
Qi Huaiyuan was speechless at his wife's behavior and leaned against the headboard, ignoring her.
Gu Dingxiang first took out the largest-looking apples from the bag and casually placed them aside. Then she took out some malted milk powder, canned goods, and other items from the bag.
These items are extremely rare and valuable when they are out in the world.
But for families like theirs, it's the least valuable thing.
At this moment, Gu Dingxiang became slightly uncertain. Could it be that this kid hadn't sent over a few packets of the herbal tea as well?
She had heard her son and husband's description of the item and knew it was definitely a good one, although she knew that if they got it, they would send most of it back to Beijing.
But she also hopes to have the chance to taste this delicacy before sending it back to Beijing.
As a woman from a well-to-do family, she was also very knowledgeable.
But seeing her husband's reaction made her feel sad.
Just as she was wondering if it hadn't been delivered, she noticed a small package wrapped in a tiny paper bag at the bottom of the bag.
She was overjoyed and quickly and gently took the paper bag out with both hands.
As you open the layers, you'll find five small packages inside.
Each small packet emitted a faint fragrance. She couldn't wait to open one of the packets and found that it contained both tea leaves and some unknown medicinal scent.
She couldn't tell exactly what it was.
She quickly beckoned Qi Huaiyuan over. Qi Huaiyuan glanced at it and recognized it as something his son had sent. He nodded and replied:
"It is this medicinal tea."
Gu Dingxiang knew this stuff was precious. Although there were only five small packets, she had no intention of drinking one packet by herself.
She took out a cup, gently opened one of the small packets, and peeled out a few kernels.
Then he carefully wrapped the small bag up again.
I poured some boiling water from the kettle next to me into the teacup.
A moment later, a clear, refreshing fragrance slowly wafted out.
Gu Dingxiang was taken aback when she smelled the aroma.
At the same time, his eyes turned to his wife, still revealing disbelief.
Qi Huaiyuan smelled the aroma of the tea and nodded, "That's the taste."
After the herbal tea was brewed, Gu Dingxiang took a small sip.
I instantly felt incredibly comfortable; it really is a good product.
After she finished her sip, she didn't drink any more. Instead, she placed the teacup next to Qi Huaiyuan so that her husband could have a few more sips.
As her husband's bedmate, she could tell that his sleep quality and complexion had improved significantly in the past few days.
Especially at night, it started snoring loudly.
This is extremely rare for Gu Dingxiang, given her husband's situation.
Because Qi Huaiyuan is busy with work, he often falls asleep late at night and often suffers from insomnia, resulting in very dark circles and large eye bags.
Unexpectedly, after my wife drank this tea, her insomnia improved significantly in a short time.
Gu Dingxiang knew the importance of sleep to a person, especially to the elderly who had a heavy workload. If they worked all day, they would not be able to get a good rest at night.
If this continues, it will definitely cause serious health problems.
This was also the reason why she had been vaguely worried about her husband's health.
Although her husband's insomnia is not particularly severe now, she believes it should not be taken lightly.
Qi Huaiyuan knew what his wife was thinking, so he didn't refuse, and the two of them shared a cup of tea.
After finishing the drink, he remained silent for a long while.
After a while, Gu Dingxiang spoke hesitantly:
"Huaiyuan, about these five packets of herbal tea, how about we send three packets to the old man first, and the other two..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qi Huaiyuan resolutely refused, shaking his head and saying:
"No, send them all."
Gu Dingxiang knew what her husband was thinking. She had just spoken to him as a test, and when he refused, she was unwilling.
In the past, she wouldn't have gone against her husband's wishes, but since it concerned his health, she still wanted to put up a fight.
"How about we keep one pack?"
Qi Huaiyuan waved his hand, and Gu Dingxiang sighed inwardly, knowing that he was unwilling and there was no room for negotiation.
Her face darkened. She knew that sending this to the old man in Beijing was the proper thing to do, but as his wife, she naturally hoped that her husband would be healthy and live a long life.
But she also knew Qi Huaiyuan's thoughts; in his heart, his father held immense importance.
Knowing that it would be very difficult to persuade him again, she lowered her head and pondered.
Gu Huaiyuan knew what his wife was thinking, sighed slightly, and patted Gu Dingxiang's hand:
"No rush. I'll talk to Qi Yu about it when he comes back tomorrow."
Gu Dingxiang, whose mind was racing as she tried to persuade her husband, was delighted to hear him say that.
He quickly replied:
"Okay, okay, let's do it this way."