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Chapter 262: Wow, Jiang Xia really knows how to live!
Chapter 262: Wow, Jiang Xia really knows how to live!
When Tian Caifa came to see Jiang Xia, Zhou Chenglei had just finished washing her hair.
Jiang Xia was lying on a lounge chair, with a military green men's jacket draped over her abdomen.
Zhou Chenglei sat in front of her, holding a dry towel around her wet hair, massaging her scalp, and drying her hair in the process.
His large hands and firm grip made the massage through the towel very comfortable.
Zhou Father and Zhou Mother were used to this scene, as Jiang Xia washed her hair almost every day, and seven or eight out of ten times, Zhou Chenglei would help her wash it.
This was the first time Tian Caifa had witnessed this, and she couldn't help but admire Jiang Xia's skills. Despite her previous restlessness and demands for divorce, and even running away with a man, she now had her younger brother-in-law wrapped around her little finger!
Tian Caifa sought her advice on how to send her older brother away most appropriately.
Jiang Xia was almost asleep when the knocking on the courtyard gate woke her up.
"What's the matter, Elder Sister-in-Law?"
Jiang Xia pretended to sit up, and Zhou Chenglei's large hand gave her head and shoulders a gentle push, making it easier for her to get up.
Tian Caifa took Jiang Xia's hand, "Let's talk inside."
She led Jiang Xia into the room she shared with Zhou Chenglei.
Aside from the first time they moved in, Tian Caifa had only been in their room twice before, and this was her third time.
The room had gained some new items.
The upper right corner of the desk was filled with books, stacked neatly from tall to short and thick to thin. Next to the books was a small vase with a bunch of wild chrysanthemums, and two bottles of ink, one red and one black, were placed neatly beside it. Beyond that was a brush holder with several calligraphy brushes hanging on it, followed by an exquisite black ceramic pen holder with a few fountain pens, and then an inkstone. Finally, in the upper left corner, a green desk lamp was placed.
The entire room exuded a sense of intelligence and warmth due to the desk by the window.
Tian Caifa felt that even the way the curtains were drawn to the sides created a gentle and beautiful arc. The bed was also neatly made, with the blankets folded perfectly, and even the curve of the mosquito net and the lines it formed were aesthetically pleasing.
She had seen her younger brother-in-law's room, which was also very tidy, but it looked cold and impersonal, as if no one lived there.
It was clear that Jiang Xia had decorated this room! At that moment, a breeze blew in through the window, carrying the scent of unknown flowers. The wild chrysanthemums nodded gently in the breeze, and the curtains swayed slightly. For some reason, Tian Caifa felt that the curtains and flowers moved with a gentle and comfortable rhythm.
The room was simple, yet every detail exuded silent warmth and excessive gentleness. She suddenly understood why her younger brother-in-law was so smitten.
This was a haven of gentleness!
Wow, Jiang Xia really knows how to live!
No wonder she had planted so many flowers in the corner outside the house and under the windowsill. It was to bring the fragrance of flowers into the room.
"What would you like to ask, Elder Sister-in-Law?" Jiang Xia tightened her headband.
Tian Caifa pointed to the calligraphy brushes and brush holder on the desk, "You have so many brushes here. Guang's school is holding a calligraphy competition, and I want to borrow two brushes for him to practice."
Jiang Xia glanced at the brush holder and smiled, "These brushes here are not suitable for beginners. If he really wants to learn, I'll buy him some when I go to the city."
The Guang brothers were quite sensible. When Zhou Chenglei was injured, they would catch eels every day to nourish his blood.
Just for this reason, Jiang Xia should buy things for the children.
However, these brushes were a gift from an old commander to Zhou Chenglei, and the brush holder and inkstone were also from the same commander. Each brush handle had a personalized inscription carved by the commander himself, containing words of encouragement.
Jiang Xia had found them in the cabinet and displayed them.
Zhou Chenglei explained that it was because after every mission, he carried a heavy aura of aggression, and the old leader gave him a calligraphy brush to help him calm his mind and dispel the fierce aura that might scare children.
Of course, the old leader's actual words were that he was afraid Zhou Chenglei's ferocity would scare away potential brides. But when Zhou Chenglei told Jiang Xia, he changed the story.
After each major mission, the old leader and other leaders would gift Zhou Chenglei with a fine calligraphy brush, and thus, his collection grew.
In Jiang Xia's eyes, these brushes were not just tools but Zhou Chenglei's medals of honor, and she couldn't bear to see them given away so casually. Moreover, she doubted that Zhou Wenguang genuinely wanted to learn calligraphy, and if he developed a genuine interest in the art, they could always gift him a brush later. There was no need for a beginner to use such high-quality brushes.
Tian Caifa admired the beauty of the brushes, which was why she wanted them, but it wasn't a big deal if she didn't get them. None of her sons enjoyed writing, and she quickly got to the point: "Xia Xia, you have to help me think of a way!"
Jiang Xia asked, "What kind of plan?"
"It's like this," Tian Caifa explained. "Lei's injuries have healed, Dad is back, and we have enough hands at home. I'm thinking of not asking my big brother to go fishing at sea anymore. So, I want to ask you how to tell him to go home. My big brother doesn't want to go home; he wants to stay and go fishing with us. But we don't need his help anymore. I don't know how to ask him to leave."
Jiang Xia had already noticed that Tian Caixing didn't want to leave, but she was surprised that Tian Caifa came to her for advice.
She must have water in her brain to teach Tian Caifa how to drive Tian Caixing away.
Family matters should not be meddled with.
After all, they were close siblings.
Jiang Xia didn't believe that Tian Caifa couldn't find a way to get rid of Tian Caixing; she just didn't want to be the bad guy, so she came to her.
If she suggested a solution, she would be the bad guy.
Why should she take the blame for Tian Caifa? Whether Tian Caixing stayed or left, it wasn't her problem!
Jiang Xia replied, "I don't know your big brother well, so it's not appropriate for me to give random suggestions. Besides, he doesn't want to go home; he probably wants to spend more time with his nephews. Let him stay at home and play for a few more days! It's rare for your big brother to visit, so you can spend more time together. You can also ask your brother to take him out fishing and earn some money. We can even go fishing on our big ship."
Tian Caifa waved her hands, "No, no! The big ship consumes a lot of fuel; we can just go out on a small boat together! And what's with all this gathering? My brother has been here for many days already! We've gathered enough! Guang and the others need to go to school; they don't need him to accompany them! You don't know my brother..."
Tian Caifa rambled on, telling Jiang Xia about Tian Caixing's outrageous behavior. She explained that she had invited him to go fishing, offering ten yuan per day, but he demanded half the earnings, saying that Zhou Chengxin wouldn't mind. As his sister, she felt too embarrassed to refuse...
Jiang Xia was speechless. Why was Tian Caifa telling her all this? She didn't want to listen!
Jiang Xia was about to make an excuse to leave when Zhou Chenglei knocked on the doorframe and said, "Xia Xia, the bathwater is ready. Go and take a bath quickly before it gets cold."
Jiang Xia had already taken a bath and knew that Zhou Chenglei was there to help, so she said, "Big Sister, I'll go and take a bath first. You should also head back early! We have to go out to sea tomorrow!"
Jiang Xia lifted the curtain, allowing Zhou Chenglei to enter.
Zhou Chenglei stepped in and glanced at Tian Caifa.
Here we are! Sorry! We were a bit delayed this morning due to some matters!
(End of Chapter)
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