Chapter 80
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Lin Yu thought he was just being modest and chuckled softly before placing the sleeping Dou Dou on the small bed.
“Now that Dou Dou is here, should we consider building the new house before winter arrives?”
Tang Feng suggested as he scooted over, making space for Lin Yu to sleep on the outside so he could keep an eye on Dou Dou.
“It might be difficult to finish it this year. I’ve heard several families are planning to build houses this year.”
In peasant families, house-building was typically a collaborative effort where neighbors helped each other without discussing money, except during the busy farming seasons.
Tang Feng thought for a moment. “You’re right. Deciding hastily isn’t a good idea. We need to consider whether to rebuild on the current site or find a new location.”
Lin Yu pulled the blanket up higher. “I think staying here is best. Father and Amo have lived here for almost their entire lives. They might find it hard to adjust if we move to a new place.”
“Alright, let’s discuss it with Father and Amo tomorrow.”
Tang Feng agreed, gently hugging Lin Yu and kissing his cheek. Lin Yu, in turn, held Tang Feng’s hand, a small smile playing on his lips.
When Tang Feng and Lin Yu brought up the idea of building a new house with Tang Amo and Father Tang, Tang Amo was eager to start immediately, while Father Tang was more composed.
“If we rebuild on the current site, it’s fine for us to sleep in a temporary shelter, but Dou Dou is still young. Lin Yu would need to stay at the in-laws’ house.”
“That’s right, it’s getting colder and you can’t sleep outside.”
Tang Amo said, now considering Lin Yu and Dou Dou more important than Tang Feng.
“Besides, deciding what kind of house to build, what materials to use, where to find or buy the materials, and all the costs including labor fees and other expenses add up to a considerable amount.”
Father Tang continued.
Tang Feng and Lin Yu nodded in agreement.
“I didn’t think this through,” Tang Feng said with a wry smile, rubbing his forehead. Building a house relied entirely on manual labor, and since they wanted to build a better house, it would take even more time. With the weather getting colder, it would be even harder for everyone working on it.
“Let’s take our time, no need to rush.”
Lin Yu said calmly. He wasn’t in a hurry; he was eating well, living comfortably, and had his child, his husband, and caring parents. He was already very content.
“Dou Dou’s milk fruit supply is running low. Owner Huang’s milk fruit delivery should be arriving soon, right?”
Tang Amo asked, gently touching Dou Dou’s chubby cheek.
“It should be arriving soon. But he said he would bring it directly to us when it arrives. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to go and ask.”
Father Tang nodded, “You’re right. He’s doing us a big favor by bringing it to us. If we go and ask why it hasn’t arrived yet, it would seem ungrateful.”
The weather was nice today. Tang Feng went up the mountain to gather herbs with a basket on his back, while Lin Yu stayed home to tidy up the house. Tang Amo took care of Dou Dou.
“Hey there, holding your grandson, I see,” Wu Amo said, peeking through the gate and seeing Tang Amo under the eaves, soothing Dou Dou.
“My main job now is to look after our Dou Dou, come on in, let’s have a good chat.”
Wu Amo gently closed the gate, brought over a stool from the side, and sat down next to Tang Amo.
“It’s only been a few days, and Dou Dou looks healthier than ever.”
Wu Amo said, looking fondly at little Dou Dou in Tang Amo’s arms.
Tang Amo gazed lovingly at Dou Dou. “I have to say, it’s all thanks to Xiao Yu. Without him, our Ah Feng wouldn’t have such a good life today.”
Wu Amo chuckled at Tang Amo’s heartfelt words.
“When people find the right match, everything else falls into place.”
“You’re right about that, isn’t it, Xiao Dou Dou?”
The fat Dou Dou yawned, his big eyes half-closed, looking like he was very sleepy but still wanted to listen to their conversation.
“Dou Dou looks like he will grow up to be very handsome.”
Wu Amo remarked after studying Dou Dou’s features.
Tang Amo grinned widely. “Of course! He has the best features of both his father and Amo. At least he doesn’t look as thin and frail as his father, with such delicate features.”
Wu Amo burst into laughter. “Look at you!”
“I’m just speaking the truth. By the way, how’s Zhuzi’s situation?”
Wu Amo’s smile faded. “How is it? Sigh, I don’t know if I’m doing the right thing. He just doesn’t want to get married. Just before I left the house, we had another argument about it.”
Hearing this, Tang Amo’s face turned serious.
“The date has already been set. What are we going to do if he keeps resisting like this?”
“Exactly. A good Ger shouldn’t be left to ruin like this,” Wu Amo sighed again.
“If he was set on another Ger, I could understand, but he’s infatuated with Wen’s family’s Ger. He doesn’t realize he can barely read, has no money, no talent, no looks. Why would the other family even consider him?”
Ever since Wen Qing started chatting with Lin Yu, he frequently visited, often spending time with Dou Dou, whom he adored.
Seeing Wen Qing so often, Tang Amo had come to appreciate him. He thought Wen Qing was indeed a good person, but he was too good looking and had a mother with high expectations, which explained why he hadn’t married yet.
“If he’s daring to argue with you, it means he’s really resistant to this.”
“Exactly! But look at Hu’s family, Qiangzi is doing great now. They’ve even conceived a child and no longer have any of these messy thoughts. Why does my son have to be so stubborn?”
Wu Amo was furious just thinking about Wu Zhu. Being an Amo wasn’t easy!
The baby in his arms, Dou Dou, had started to snore softly. Tang Amo carefully covered him with a small blanket and cradled him gently.
“Alright, Dou Dou is asleep, and I’ve vented enough. I’ve got some work in the fields, so I shouldn’t delay any longer.”
Since Wu Amo had work to do, Tang Amo didn’t hold him back. “Go back and have a good talk with him. If it doesn’t work, let his father handle it. When I first mentioned Lin Yu to Tang Feng, he couldn’t accept it either. But after his father talked to him, he agreed.”
“His father?”
Wu A’mo looked even more exasperated. “If his father tries to calm me down and then talks to him, I’d be better off doing it myself.”
After Wu Amo left, Lin Yu sorted out the house, throwing away what needed to be thrown away and washing what needed to be washed.
The house instantly felt much brighter.
When Father Tang came home, he saw the clean courtyard and house. Looking at Tang Amo holding the baby, he remarked, “If you could keep things as tidy as Lin Yu does, even just a little, I’d think the sun was rising in the west.”
“And yet you’ve been with me for so many years!”
Tang Amo’s sharp glare made Father Tang fall silent, unable to utter another word.
“Dou Dou~ Dou Dou~ Call Grandpa.”
Father Tang said, trying to divert attention by playing with the baby in Tang Amo’s arms.
“Father, Dou Dou is still so young! You want him to call you Grandpa already? He doesn’t even have all his teeth yet, and he can’t talk without slurring. He hasn’t even grown all his hair yet!”
Tang Feng said, laughing as he entered the courtyard after sorting out the herbs.
“What’s wrong with that? Maybe our Dou Dou is exceptionally smart! If I keep teaching him every day, who knows, maybe one day he’ll say it.”
Father Tang responded with a smile.
Tang Feng laughed at his father’s enthusiasm.
That night, as they were getting ready for bed, Lin Yu returned to their room from outside and saw Tang Feng repeatedly trying to get Dou Dou to say “Amo” and “Father.”
“You were teasing Father about this during the day, and now you’re doing the same thing.”
Tang Feng rubbed his nose sheepishly. “I’m just worried that if Father keeps saying it in front of Dou Dou, and Dou Dou ends up calling him else first, we’ll feel cheated.”
Lin Yu shook his head, smiling. “There’s nothing to feel cheated about. You can’t predict who the child will call first.”
Tang Feng chuckled and then lowered his head to teach Dou Dou.
Knock, knock, knock!
Knock, knock, knock!
At that moment, there was a sudden knock on the courtyard door.
“Someone’s knocking this late at night. I wonder if someone in the village is sick again?” Tang Amo was about to get up to open the door when he heard Tang Feng already opening it.
“I wonder who could be sick now.”
“You go back to sleep, I’ll go see.”
Father Tang got up, threw on a coat, and went out the door.
In the living room, there were two people sitting there: Tang Feng, also wearing a coat, and a embarrassed-looking Wu Zhu.
“Village Chief…”
Wu Zhu called out as Father Tang got up.
“Oh, I just came out to the toilet for a bit, you two talk.”
With that, he walked toward the outhouse with his hands behind his back.
Tang Feng turned to Wu Zhu. “You said you had an argument with Wu Amo?”
Wu Zhu covered his slightly sore cheek.
“Yeah, we had an argument right after dinner. I got so angry, said a few disrespectful things, and Amo slapped me hard.”
Tang Feng furrowed his brow. You deserve it!
“Tonight, just stay at our place.”
“I knew you’d be the best, cousin!” Wu Zhu, who didn’t know how to ask, brightened up immediately when Tang Feng said that.
“Think about what you’ve done tonight. Tomorrow morning, do what you need to do.”
Wu Zhu’s face immediately turned sheepish.
“I know I was wrong…”
Tang Feng glanced at him.
Father Tang came back from the outhouse with his hands behind his back. As he passed them, he glanced at Wu Zhu, who immediately lowered his head. He wasn’t afraid of anything in the world, except Father Tang, whom he had feared since he was a child.
Author’s note: <<Can’t swallow this anger!>>
Tang Amo and Father Tang argued.
Naturally, Father Tang was no match for Tang Amo. After a few sentences, he was completely defeated.
So he just lay down on the bed, motionless, while Tang Amo, who had won, chattered away beside him.
“What are you lying in bed for?”
Tang Amo asked after noticing Father Tang’s abnormality.
“I’m dead!”
Tang Amo was again angered by this remark, “Dead and your eyes are still open! Do you think I’m blind?”
“Then, it’s because I’m dead with a resolved grievance!”
Father Tang replied stubbornly.
Tang Amo couldn’t help but laugh at this and asked, “Then why are you still breathing?”
Father Tang struggled for a response, “It’s because I can’t swallow this anger!”
Tang Amo: …………
(This small theater is from a joke adaptation.)
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