Chapter 109 : Xiaopang Gives Gifts

Fang Xiaoluo was surprised. “He really heard it.”

Shen Zheng washed Fang Xiaoluo’s feet and gently massaged the soles. “It’s good that he could hear me. Eat something and lie down for a while.”

Fang Xiaoluo reached out and rubbed Shen Zheng’s head. “My treatment is really good.”

Shen Zheng looked up at her. “You can have this every day if you like.”

When Zheng Lanhua came in with the noodles, she saw Shen Zheng wiping Fang Xiaoluo’s feet.

She put the noodles on the table and said, “Eat while it’s hot. I didn’t see anything.”

With that, she walked out.

Fang Xiaoluo said, “Mom, it’s fine for you to see. It just shows we have a good relationship, and you should feel at ease.”

Zheng Lanhua felt relieved upon hearing Fang Xiaoluo’s teasing. She had been worried that Xiaoluo might get sick due to the emotional strain.

She turned and said, “That’s because my son is good-looking, or else you wouldn’t like him.”

Fang Xiaoluo smiled. “Mom, what you said makes sense. I just like good-looking things.”

Zheng Lanhua waved her hand. “Eat the noodles quickly, or they’ll get cold.”

Fang Xiaoluo stood up, stretched, and walked over to the table. She started eating the noodles. Shen Zheng pulled out five hundred yuan from his pocket and put it on the table. “Zhou Yanwen paid it back. I wrote him a receipt.”

Fang Xiaoluo glanced at the money and said, “You’re really amazing. You even managed to get him to give you money on his own initiative.”

She shook the money in her hand. “It feels much better seeing the money than seeing Zhou Yanwen. Take it and spend it.”

Shen Zheng didn’t respond. “Why would I take so much money? Didn’t we agree that you take care of the family?”

Fang Xiaoluo said, “But you can’t be without money. If you have money in your hand, you’ll look good when you go out. Don’t refuse. Listen to me.”

Shen Haifeng served noodles to Shen Jinxia, and the two of them sat at the dining table.

Shen Jinxia said, “Brother, come and eat. This dish is really delicious. Mom specially ordered it for you and Grandma before she left.”

Shen Haifeng picked up a piece of dry-fried pork tenderloin. It wasn’t crispy anymore, but still had a delicious meaty flavor.

He ate another piece of pork ribs, which was also tasty.

Especially knowing that Fang Xiaoluo had ordered it especially for them made it taste even better.

However, worried about Shen Haiping, he only tasted a few bites and didn’t eat more.

He also put some meat in a bowl and went out to give it to Zheng Lanhua.

Zheng Lanhua looked at the food in the bowl and said, “I won’t eat it. These are all for children.”

Shen Haifeng picked up the deep-fried pork tenderloin and handed it to Zheng Lanhua. “Grandma, Mom ordered this specially for you. You should try some.”

Zheng Lanhua opened her mouth and ate it.

Shen Haifeng asked, “Grandma, is it delicious?”

Zheng Lanhua replied, “It’s delicious.”

Shen Haifeng put the bowl down and said, “If it tastes good, eat more. Grandma, finish it. I’ll go back to find Shen Jinxia.”

Shen Jinxia was eating noodles while Shen Haifeng fiddled with Fang Xiaoluo’s newly bought toys.

“Why did Mom buy two?” he asked. He had seen other children with toys, but no matter how many kids there were in the family, they only ever bought one to share.

Of course, he had also seen brothers and sisters quarreling over toys.

Shen Jinxia looked up. “On the way, Mom said that the eldest and second brothers each have one, and everyone can play however they want, without needing to be humble and share.”

Shen Jinxia wasn’t interested in the tin frog or the water gun, but she loved her doll, which was lying on the table looking as if it were asleep.

Shen Haifeng picked up the water gun and poked the frog twice. “Mom is so nice.”

Shen Jinxia said, “Yes, big brother. You didn’t see how powerful Mom is outside. This and that, even the restaurant owner can’t argue with her.”

“Xiaxia, Xiaxia, are you back?”

Yu Xiaopang’s voice came from outside, and he sounded a bit loud.

Before Shen Jinxia could climb down from the high chair, Yu Xiaopang had already rushed to the dining table.

“Xiaxia, I guess you must be back now.”

Shen Jinxia put her little finger to her lips, “Shh…”

Yu Xiaopang’s eyes widened, and he asked quietly, “What’s wrong?”

Shen Jinxia said, “My second brother is sick and is sleeping.”

“Ah?” Yu Xiaopang hadn’t expected Shen Haiping to be sick. He put a bag of popcorn on the table and said, “My mom said that there was a popcorn vendor at the entrance of their company today. The rice she used was sweet and crispy. I brought it for you guys.”

Shen Haifeng pushed two plates of meat to the table. “My mom bought these from Jiangcheng Restaurant. Try them.”

When Yu Xiaopang saw the meat he had never tasted before, his eyes immediately lit up, but no he shouldn’t think about eating it now.

“Brother, can I have a bite too?”

Shen Haifeng picked up a piece and handed it to him. Yu Xiaopang took the ribs in one hand and the tenderloin in the other. “Thank you, big brother.”

“Xiaxia, I’m going home first. Wait for me.”

Having said that, Yu Xiaopang ran off.

Shen Jinxia muttered, “What’s Yu Xiaopang doing?”

Shen Haifeng didn’t understand either, but if it were in the past, Yu Xiaopang would have eaten more.

Yu Xiaopang ran home and started yelling as soon as he entered the house, “Mom, Mom!”

Yu Xinzheng came out of the room. “What are you shouting for? Why don’t you just go into the room and call Dad?”

Yu Xiaopang: “Dad.”

Yu Xinzheng asked, “What’s the matter? Why so urgent?”

Yu Xiaopang: “Dad, where’s Mom?”

Yu Xinzheng: “Your mom’s out visiting friends.”

Yu Xiaopang had no choice but to ask, “Dad, where are our canned foods? Can you give me two?”

Yu Xinzheng asked, “You greedy little thing, you want canned food?”

Yu Xiaopang quickly explained, “No, it’s for Xiaxia’s second brother who’s sick. I’m going to visit him and bring him a gift.”

“Oh, by the way, Dad, the cans are too heavy. I can’t carry them, can you come help me?”

Yu Xinzheng was immediately furious. “Good one, you acted like your ass was on fire just to send canned food to the Shen family. Why didn’t you bring me some canned food when your father was sick? And now you want me to be your porter!”

Yu Xiaopang took two steps back and shrank his neck. “Brother, what are you doing? Have you finished your homework? Shen Haifeng’s brother is sick, are you going to see him, brother? If we don’t, Xiaxia will be so sad, brother!”

After eating his noodles, Fang Xiaoluo changed into loose clothes and went to check on Shen Haiping.

Although his fever hadn’t completely subsided, it was no longer as severe as before.

Moreover, Shen Haiping’s hands and feet were now warm, which meant his body temperature wouldn’t rise any further.

Fang Xiaoluo took the thermos away, changed Shen Haiping’s blanket, and helped him cool down.

Just as she was about to lie down, she heard footsteps from outside.

She looked out the window and saw Yu Xinzheng carrying something in his hands, bringing Yu Feixu and Yu Xiaopang into the yard.

Shen Zheng was washing clothes in the yard. Yu Xinzheng, grinning, said, “Oh, Captain Shen is really capable. Unlike me, I never do this kind of work at home and never get the chance.”

Shen Zheng wiped his hands and stood up, taking out five hundred yuan from his pocket. “I have plenty of money, unlike some people whose pockets are cleaner than their faces, and they rub their money everywhere when they smoke!”