My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 596 - 201 Expedition_2
Ke Lian: ...Actually, I’ve always suspected that I was raising myself from the start.
Ke Xing himself was quite enthusiastic about raising children. Du Xixi and Ke Lian observed for a few days and found that indeed, he was full of energy, even more so than Du Xixi and Ke Lian. So they were reassured and comfortably let Ke Xing help take care of the kids.
However, when they had free time, they would help Ke Xing "switch shifts" so he could enjoy some leisure time alone. Although, Ke Xing usually didn’t like staying away from his two grandsons, and during his rest, he would still stay by their side, watching them play.
"Let me keep you company. Dad can handle it on his own." This time, it was just the two kids having a little trouble getting up after their nap, needing Ke Xing to coax them awake. Ke Xing was experienced with this, and Yiyi and Er Er weren’t too grumpy when waking up. Getting down was just a matter of time, so it didn’t matter if Ke Lian went up or not.
It was already past 4 o’clock, and soon it would be time for the Ke Family to have dinner. Du Xixi didn’t want to chat much with Ke Lian; seeing Ke Lian standing by quietly, clearly ready to help with dinner, she turned her head away from him and began seriously washing the ingredients that 2569 had picked out.
Only, the corners of Du Xixi’s mouth, hidden under her mask, unconsciously curled into a pleasant, sweet smile.
Ordinary meals were certainly not a challenge for Du Xixi, but with winter arriving, fresh vegetables weren’t as plentiful as in other seasons. It’s said that Chen Yin was already arranging for "greenhouse planting," but there hadn’t been any results yet. So at Du Xixi’s place, it was mainly some preserved vegetarian food and some winter-specific vegetables.
Radishes are really perfect for winter. Some people say "Winter radishes are better than ginseng," and Du Xixi also liked eating some radish in winter. Especially since a few cows had been recently slaughtered on CD-0329 Star, fresh beef brisket was delivered to the Ke Family. Du Xixi just stewed a pot of radish and beef brisket, served hot with a few other dishes, made everyone eat until they were full and satisfied.
Du Xixi only ate a moderate amount before stopping. Being pregnant affected her appetite, and she couldn’t eat much more even if she tried. So she just rubbed her belly while watching everyone eat.
Yiyi and Er Er were like newly minted big eaters. They didn’t eat a lot, but compared to other kids their age, they certainly had excellent appetites. With their small bowls filled with rice, each of them refilled their bowls twice.
"Mom, tummy’s full." Yiyi leaned back on the chair, still holding a small spoon in his mouth, looking pitifully at Du Xixi, seemingly stuffed.
Er Er didn’t say anything, but also held his belly, looking a bit uncomfortable. Du Xixi had no choice but to nod at these two little heads, and while speaking, asked 2569 to bring some digestive tablets: "I forgot to watch over how much you were eating. Seeing you eating so happily, I forgot you were just kids."
Usually, Ke Xing and Ke Lian ate a lot, and Du Xixi almost measured their appetites with a basin. Therefore, she forgot to pay attention to Yiyi and Er Er’s bowl portions, which resulted in them eating too much.
Luckily, in the Star Era, the digestive tablets were effective and had almost no side effects. Du Xixi had specifically consulted a doctor at the military hospital, so she felt at ease giving them to Yiyi and Er Er after they were too full: "But you should pay attention in the future. Eating too much will hurt your tummy; it’ll cause pain."
"Will pay attention." Er Er repeated the two words, opened his mouth to let the digestive tablet dissolve, the slightly sweet and bitter taste sliding down his throat, making him frown, but the fullness in his stomach eased a lot, and he relaxed his little eyebrows.
Feeling better, no longer uncomfortable.
Er Er obediently digested by himself, while Yiyi whined and acted spoiled towards Du Xixi: "Mom, it’s bitter, I don’t want to eat it!"
"If you think it’s bitter, then don’t stuff yourself next time." Ke Lian put down his chopsticks, he was done eating too. The food was supposed to improve his mood, but seeing his eldest son wanting to nestle against Du Xixi and act spoiled, he wasn’t very happy. His whole face turned cold, "You ate too much yourself, and now you blame the digestive tablets for being bitter."
Ke Lian was undoubtedly a strict father, the kind who could sternly discipline his children without mercy. Yiyi, being at an age where he could remember and think clearly, was immediately startled by Ke Lian’s stern and sharp expression, and he couldn’t focus on the bitterness of the digesting tablet slowly dissolving in his mouth.
