20demayo Chapter 133 Return Gift
Chapter 133 Return Gift
"Here are some snacks I made for Chen An to help him chew on the road."
When Shen Chenan heard that it was for him, he asked in surprise, "Aunt, you're giving me something!"
Gu Qingqing nodded at him, but said to Manager Shen, "The velvety ones are made of pork, and can be mixed with rice or porridge, which is easy to digest. The other one is beef jerky, which can be torn into shreds by hand for him to use as teeth grinding. There are also some dried sweet potatoes, which cannot be eaten too much in one day, or it will make your heart uncomfortable. There are also some snacks baked with flour, not much, but just a little gift from me. Although a little dry, they are very durable."
Steward Shen took the things and smiled until his lips almost reached his ears. He said, "Mrs. Wen is so thoughtful. Please come home and invite her."
She must have gone to the inner courtyard, and it would be inappropriate for Li Xin who followed her to go in, so Gu Qingqing said to him, "Da Xin, wait here for a while, I'll be out soon."
"okay!"
"Hey, let's go in together, child. There are snacks prepared in the front yard." Seeing that Gu Qingqing wanted to leave the child here, Manager Shen hurriedly invited them to come in.
Before Gu Qingqing could say anything, Li Xin shook his head and said, "Thank you, Steward. I won't go in. I'll just wait for my aunt here."
After Li Xin finished speaking, he looked at Gu Qingqing for help.
Gu Qingqing understood, and Xu Er said to Manager Shen, "The child should stay here. He might feel constrained if he goes in."
When Manager Shen saw the two children saying this, he could only smile and agree, "Okay, let the children play here. Go and bring the snacks prepared in the front hall."
Steward Shen's first sentence was answered to Gu Qingqing, but his second sentence was addressed to the doorman.
Gu Qingqing gave Li Xin a reassuring look and followed Manager Shen into the yard.
As you enter the door, you will see a wall with the word "Fu" carved in stone. On either side of the word is a pine tree and a cypress tree, symbolizing the blessing of pine and cypress embracing each other.
The blank space behind the word "Fu" is decorated with star plums, which means good fortune.
Under the guidance of Shen Chenan and Manager Shen, Gu Qingqing walked through the Crescent Gate and into the Chuihua Gate, and then along the winding corridor into the hospital.
The trees in the courtyard are arranged in an orderly manner. Although they have yellow leaves now, I believe that flowers will bloom on the branches next spring.
After entering the main courtyard, a maid came towards them. Manager Shen went up to her and gave her a few instructions, and then the maid stopped.
Gu Qingqing followed the little maid around again and again before finally meeting the real owner.
Mrs. Shen looked to be in her early forties and was well maintained.
At the same time, it fits Gu Qingqing's fantasy of being the mistress of a wealthy family.
She was wearing a dark lotus-colored double-breasted jacket with chrysanthemum patterns, and her skin was fair, smooth and moist, and her face was dignified.
She saw Chen Anla happily pulling someone in, with a dignified smile on her lips and gentle eyes, which made people feel close to her.
Gu Qingqing was looking at the other person quickly, and the other person was also looking at her.
He wore a plain velvet embroidered vest over an apricot-colored shirt.
Her skin was not fair, but her face was slightly round. Her eyebrows were not trimmed, but they were thick, black and refreshing, setting off her bright eyes. When people first met her, they felt that she was smiling and upright, with no distractions in her mind.
The wooden hairpin on her head highlights her unique calmness.
Madam Shen spoke first, her voice soft, "This must be Madam Wen, Chen An has been talking about your kindness to me for a long time, and today we finally meet."
Gu Qingqing bowed to the other party and said, "Hello, Madam Shen. I am sorry to bother you today."
"What are you talking about? Please take a seat. Chen An, you sit too." Following Mrs. Shen's invitation, a maid immediately brought tea.
Perhaps Mrs. Shen really loves Shen Chenan, which makes him much more active here.
"Aunt, my aunt came to bring something specially for me, it's such a big package." Shen Chenan said while gesturing in the air with his arms.
Seeing Shen Chenan showing off his treasures, Gu Qingqing explained to Madam Shen, "It's not as exaggerated as he said. I just made some small things when I was bored at home. I was worried that he wouldn't like them."
Mrs. Shen looked at Shen Chenan with a doting look, with a faint loving smile on her face, "Madam Wen, there is no need to belittle yourself. Chenan likes to come to your house and play very much. By the way, why didn't you bring Dahua and Erhua with you today?" Mrs. Shen couldn't help but ask when she saw that she was the only one who came.
Gu Qingqing glanced at Shen Chenan. He really talked a lot about his family and affairs at home. Then she smiled and said to Mrs. Shen, "Sanhua is at home, and we really need someone to help. I'll leave the two sisters at home to take care of her."
After that, the two chatted for a while, and then Gu Qingqing said goodbye. "I came here today to bring some things to Chen An. Besides, I have some other important things to do in town, so I won't bother Madam Shen any more."
"Madam Wen, don't worry. Xiao Cui, bring the things here." After Mrs. Shen said to Gu Qingqing, she turned around and instructed the maid beside her.
After receiving the order, the little maid said "Hey" and turned away. After a while, she came back with three brocade boxes on a tray.
"Here is the little gift that Chen An told me to prepare for the children at home. I was planning to send someone to deliver it tomorrow morning, but I didn't expect you to come today. It saves us the trouble of running errands."
As Mrs. Shen finished her words, the maid had already come to Gu Qingqing with the brocade box.
The maid smiled and said, "Madam Wen, this silver bracelet is for Dahua. It is engraved with "Peace every year" to wish her peace and safety. The jade ruyi in the middle looks festive and is for Erhua. I wish her good luck and happiness. The silver lock on the side is for Sanhua."
"You are the only one who knows a lot." Mrs. Shen pretended to glare at the little maid.
The little maid smiled ingratiatingly at her mistress and said nothing more.
Gu Qingqing's first reaction when she saw the food she brought was to refuse, but she changed her tone just before she opened her mouth, "Thank you, Madam Shen and Chen An, for your kindness. I am ashamed to accept this. Thank you on behalf of my children."
The reason why Gu Qingqing accepted it was to make the other party feel at ease.
First of all, these things are brand new and you can tell at a glance that they were carefully prepared by the other party.
Secondly, the other party accepted the food that he prepared for Shen Chenan without hesitation. Although the things he gave were much more valuable than what he gave, to their families, these should be nothing more than superficial things.
If you don't accept it, it means that the other party owes you something, which is even worse.
Sure enough, seeing that she did not refuse, Mrs. Shen smiled even more happily, "Madam Wen and I hit it off right away. Even if Chen An leaves tomorrow, Madam Wen can come and chat with me more whenever she comes to town, so that I won't be bored at home."
"I also enjoy chatting with Madam Shen, and it also allows a country woman like me to broaden her horizons. I will definitely come to bother you more often in the future. I will take my leave today."
"Okay, just come often in the future."
After Gu Qingqing said goodbye to Mrs. Shen, she, accompanied by Shen Chenan and the little maid, found Li Xin in the front yard. After talking to Shen Chenan for a few words, she turned around and left the house.