Chapter 1129: Chapter 1129: Extra – Retirement Arc
Nian Shutong understood Fu Yunhe’s teasing and just snorted coldly at him. Outside, it’s not a good place to fight, wait until we get back.
Fu Yunhe naturally read Nian Shutong’s gaze, but not only was he not afraid, he was even more interested. This kind of life is really quite good, especially lively.
The two continued to stroll, Nian Shutong in front, Fu Yunhe carrying grapes behind.
There were few people in the market; passing by a fruit stall, Nian Shutong looked at the neatly arranged fruits. Above were clusters of dates, golden and oval-shaped, hanging upside down at the stall, particularly soothing.
She bought some, holding them in one hand, eating as she walked. They were crispy and sweet, so sweet it was a bit choking, but they could be taken back and made into dried fruit, a good snack for watching TV.
As she walked, Nian Shutong saw a snack stall again. She habitually handed the dates in her hand to the Fu Yunhe behind her and went to the snack stall to choose what she wanted to eat.
She bought ice pops and jelly noodles, mostly with a sweet and sour taste. Eating as she walked, they were gone in a few bites. Fortunately, she still knew to feed the Fu Yunhe behind a bite now and then.
The two of them, Nian Shutong’s appearance had changed slightly, not much, and the two of them had not appeared in public for a hundred years, so no one really recognized her.
As for Fu Yunhe, it was even harder because now he had a full beard covering everything tightly.
Only that pair of eyes could be seen observing, as he always kept his gaze on the figure in front.
Every time the two went out, shopping was an experience for them, and to others, the two were also a pleasant sight.
Finally, they arrived at the meat stall, bought a slaughtered and processed small yellow chicken, and the two began their return journey.
The people here mostly travel on foot, some ride bicycles, electric bikes, tricycles.
Few have four wheels, none fly through the air, especially peaceful and quiet.
The two who came empty-handed returned fully loaded, Fu Yunhe carrying a bit more, Nian Shutong also a bit, slowly strolling back, not in a hurry.
As for the flower shop, if you want to buy, just take it yourself, the two manage it with a very laid-back attitude.
Back home, Fu Yunhe went to busy himself with cooking, and Nian Shutong was called out by a customer in front, to sell some flowers.
Nian Shutong, at the front, greeted a little girl kindly.
"Welcome, what flowers do you like? Feel free to look around."
The little girl was very shy, with a bashful smile, and circled around the shop, seemingly unsure of what she should choose.
"What do you want to use it for? If you don’t mind telling me, I can help you pick."
As soon as Nian Shutong finished asking, the little girl blushed even more.
Nian Shutong, with a bit of a gossiping heart, guessed silently, could it be for a loved one?
"My neighbor got hurt, and I want to see him."
"A boy?"
"Mm."
The girl nodded with her head down, and Nian Shutong walked over and pointed to a sunflower at the side: "Give this one."
"Sunflower, also known as the morning sun flower, represents sunshine, bravery, brightness, openness."
The girl looked at the golden sunflower, finally took out her star coin, and asked: "How much?"
"One star coin per flower, how many do you want?"
The girl glanced at Nian Shutong in surprise, so cheap?
"What, too expensive? One star coin for two is also fine, decide for yourself."
This business was conducted in a very laid-back manner, the girl was a bit confused, and bought nine flowers at the price of one star coin each.
Nian Shutong had a very good service attitude, helped the little girl arrange the bouquet, even added a greeting card, sent the girl out, and waved goodbye.
"It’s good to be young."
"What, does Madam feel old?"
Nian Shutong knew it was Fu Yunhe, directly leaned on him, and said: "Somehow, after living for so many years, even though it’s just a part of my lifespan, it’s still been a long time."
"Indeed, it seems I, as your husband, need to find a way to make my wife less bored."
Nian Shutong turned around and nodded to Fu Yunhe.
"Well said, keep it up."
The two walked out of the flower shop together, not worrying about the business in front, and went together to the backyard. Fu Yunhe went to check the pot, Nian Shutong looked at her flower garden.
As you get older, you always need to find some hobbies.
She had grown to love gardening, and Fu Yunhe had grown to love farming.
Who would have thought?
Nian Shutong, holding a small rake and a small shovel, dug a bit here, loosened a bit there, pruned the plants, removed some weeds, watered them. It felt like it didn’t take long before Fu Yunhe called her for dinner.
"Madam, dinner’s ready."
"Coming!"
Nian Shutong dusted off the dirt from her body, walked out from the flower garden, and in the outside sink, turned on the tap, washed her hands, and wiped her shoes several times.
"Shall we eat outside or inside?"
Fu Yunhe leaned against the kitchen window, asked Nian Shutong.
"Let’s eat outside."
Fu Yunhe pulled his head back in, started serving dishes, and brought them outside.
Nian Shutong, outside, had already cleaned a table in the yard, then went back inside to fetch the bowls and chopsticks.
The two of them almost sat down at the same time, ready to eat.
On the table, the main dish was durian stewed chicken, there was also a portion of sour pickled beans they had marinated together earlier, very appetizing with rice, and also a plate of fried fresh flowers and a grilled fish.
"Delicious." Nian Shutong first took a sip of the durian stewed chicken broth, fragrant and rich, very tasty.
"Putting age aside, your cooking skills really enhance you a lot."
Fu Yunhe held a small bowl, a white porcelain spoon, scooped a bowl of chicken soup for Nian Shutong and set it aside to cool.
"So what do you think Madam should enhance?"
Nian Shutong thoughtfully played along for a moment.
"I think I’ll enhance testing your taste buds."
The two exchanged smiles, chatting and laughing through a meal.
After dinner, they washed the dishes together. After washing, Nian Shutong, feeling a bit bloated, said: "Let’s go for a walk."
"Sure."
Fu Yunhe naturally had no objections, the two often went for evening walks, as did many people here.
"Let’s head to the riverbank, maybe we can catch the sunset."
Fu Yunhe’s suggestion naturally received Nian Shutong’s approval. The two closed the flower shop, held hands, and strolled slowly towards the riverbank.
This river is vast, with a wide expanse of tidal flat, often offering beautiful sunset afterglows, and many people come here in the evening.
Some spread a cloth casually on the ground for a picnic, admiring the sunset.
Some sit right on the ground, chatting and laughing in small groups.
Many children are here playing chase, or other unknown games.
Even quite a few people, with tricycles or pushing bicycles, set up small stalls here, selling some snacks, business is pretty good.
"Thirsty."
"Alright, I’ll go get something."
