Back at the Lu family house, Mr. and Mrs. Lu rushed out to lend a hand as they saw Lu Xingzhi and Jiang Lei coming in while carrying a lot of things.
"The in-laws are so generous. It was just a short trip home and they've given us so many things." Mrs. Lu looked at Jiang Jie and said, "Please thank your parents for us and send them our regards."
"The in-laws' watermelons are sweeter than the ones sold in town. The other day, when your father visited the town, he brought us two. They were so delicious and juicy!" Mr. Lu said with a chuckle. "Your watermelons are planted in the mountains with fertile soil, sufficient sunlight, clean water, and fresh air. They were very sweet and nice!"
Jiang Jie smiled and nodded without saying much. He turned around and talked to Jiang Yao, who had just parked the bicycle and walked in, before leaving.
After Jiang Jie left, Mrs. Lu went into the kitchen and started sorting the vegetables. They were all grown at the Jiang family's farm. Although they were a dime a dozen, Mrs. Lu was happy to receive them. She said to Jiang Yao who came to help, "Your parents' vegetables are very delicious! Not only they are fresh, but they are also free of pesticides. Look at these cucumbers, they have been plucked along with their flowers! Many of those sold in the town are wrinkled and old. I will make smashed cucumber tomorrow, Xingzhi loves it!"
"Shall we add in some chilies and peppers?" Jiang Yao glanced out of the kitchen and thought to herself. She didn't know that he liked to eat smashed cucumbers.
"Of course! Xingzhi loves spicy food," Mrs. Lu nodded and said. She saw Jiang Yao with her sweaty forehead and ushered, "I'll handle these myself. It must be very hot for you to go home and back, right? Oh yes, how's your fever? Is it getting better? Hurry and go upstairs to take a warm bath, then rest early."
"Okay." Jiang Yao nodded. "The fever has subsided since this morning."
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