Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Saying is one thing, doing is another Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Saying is one thing, doing is another Kang Li smiled, deeply moved by the harmony among the brothers in the family, yet her stunningly beautiful face didnât reveal anything out of the ordinary, and with a sweet voice, she said, âI understand, but what I said just now absolutely holds true.â
âAlright, Lao Wuâs job is settled then, in two days, Big Brother Kang and I will accompany Li Bao and Lao Wu to North City. Once theyâre settled, weâll start our journey back home.â
With that simple decision, Captain Kang waved his hand, indicating that the family meeting was adjourned.
Cai Xiufen: âWhy are you in such a hurry to go to North City? Canât you⦠canât you wait another ten days or so before leaving?â She really couldnât bear to part with her Li Bao!
âTheyâre waiting for Li Bao over there!â
Captain Kang knew his wife was distressed over the hurried separation from their daughter, but there was no helping it. Director Wu had said that Comrade Luoâs child was on summer vacation with no one to take care of him, and it wasnât proper to keep asking other residents in the courtyard to help out. They figured since the young couple was already registered and had their marriage certificate, it would be better for Li Bao to go to North City as soon as possible, to assume her roles as a wife and a mother.
âWhyâs that? Do they really see our Li Bao as some kind of nanny?â
Cai Xiufenâs face fell.
âCanât you speak nicely?â
Glaring at his wife, Captain Kang said, âComrade Luo is busy with work and canât take time off, and his kid is on summer vacation. Leaving the child with others for an extended period isnât right, so they thought it would be best for Li Bao to go there sooner so that Comrade Luo can focus on his research in peace.â
Upon hearing this, Cai Xiufen snorted coldly and pouted, âAll said and done, you still just want to make our Li Bao a nanny.â
âMom, I like kids.â
Kang Li interjected at the right moment.
âYou, I really donât know what to say to you!â Touching her beloved daughterâs forehead, Cai Xiufen was at a loss for words, âYouâre a child yourself, how are you going to take care of three little ones?â
âProviding them with food and clothing, playing with them, I donât find it difficult at all.â
In her original world, given her status and family background, she was genuinely cared for since birth, but that didnât prevent her from loving gourmet foods, and enjoying cooking for herself during her free time. Based on this, having her there, there would be no problem at all in feeding three little ones on a daily basis.
As for other aspects, she was not a living expense, she was confident she could carry on her life with the three kids comfortably.
Cai Xiufen remained full of worry: âTalking about it is one thing, actually doing it is another.â
âI know, but Mom, havenât you forgotten the compliments you gave me at dinner?â
Fluttering her foxy eyes, Kang Liâs bright and pure gaze was brimming with smiles, âThe dishes on our table tonight, the wood ear mushroom with scrambled eggs and the spicy and sour shredded potatoes, were both made by your daughter. From washing vegetables to cutting them and stir-frying, I didnât let anyone help me!â
Captain Kang and Big Brother Kang and Third Brother Kang, who hadnât left yet, nodded in praise. Among them, Captain Kang said, âLi Bao is clever. She made a good dish her first time in the kitchen, which is why I am very confident about her going to North City.â
âItâs a pity, after this, if we want to eat dishes made by Li Bao, we can probably only dream about it.â
Third Brother Kang lamented.
âEat, eat, eat, thatâs all you know. Li Bao is our familyâs treasure, is she supposed to cook for you? Youâre all just thinking of the good life!â
Rolling her eyes at Third Brother Kang, Big Brother Kang, and Captain Kang, Cai Xiufen turned to her daughter sitting beside her and said, âMom knows youâre smart, you learn everything quickly, and youâre a fast learner, but Mom truly canât bear to see you work so hard.â
Smilingly shaking her head, Kang Li replied, âCooking for my own family and the people I care about, I not only donât find it tiring, but it also makes me very happy.â