Dreaming of Lion Rock: Recipe in Hand

Chapter 174 The Origin of Chu Ci

He Yanqing handed the task of finding the person over to the aunt next door, as the aunt knew more about the character of the people in the village.

The next day, someone arrived at Chunni's home. It was a sister-in-law of the same clan named Ma. Sister-in-law Ma's surname was Ma, but she was not sloppy at all. At the age of 30, she was already the mother of four children. Her clothes were patched with many patches, but they were clean. Her nails were cut very short, without the dirt that rural women usually have, and her hair was also clean. Mrs. Chu was very satisfied and let her work at home for two months, with food provided and 30 yuan a month.

Ma's wife was overjoyed. She asked the aunt to tell her mother-in-law, and then she took the diaper and went to the river. In this era, cooking and washing clothes were as easy as breathing for women. Moreover, the employer was from the same ethnic group, the workplace was in the village, and the salary was good. Ma's wife was very happy!

A few days later, Chunni heard the familiar crying at night, and she was no longer panicked. Instead, she put the two children on the bed and fed them. She and He Yanqing had a clear division of labor, one feeding, the other helping them pee.

"It's still more comfortable to breastfeed while lying down!" Chunni couldn't help but sigh.

Old Mrs. Chu also found it funny, "I've never seen a mother lazier than you!"

Chunni and her family gradually became more adept at raising the baby, but they still couldn't decide on a name for the baby, He Yanqing. Chunni finally couldn't stand it anymore, "Have you decided on a name yet?"

He Yanqing was also in a difficult situation! He had read the Book of Songs and Chuci thoroughly during this period, but he could not find a word that could be called his baby!

"I've been reading "Chu Ci" these days..." He Yanqing said that he was also working hard and he would be able to come up with a good name in two days!

Chunni...

Chunni suddenly had an idea, "Why not let the younger sister's nickname be Chuchu, and her full name be He Chuchu! As for the older brother, his nickname should be Cici, and his full name should be He Ci!"

He Yanqing: Is the name so casual? Doctor He was angry but dared not speak! It took him a year to come up with a name, and the point is that it is not yet ready. He placed his hopes on Mrs. Chu. She is a cultured person, she should not like such a simple and crude name, right?

"Chu Chu? Oh, what a good name!" When Grandpa Chu heard the name Chu Chu, he was so proud. His granddaughter really liked the Chu family from the bottom of her heart. He was full of praise.

"Chu Chu, this name is catchy. It sounds like a cheerful, generous, beautiful, healthy, smart and clever girl. Hahahaha."

Old Mrs. Chu also thought the name was good.

He Yanqing: What a mistake. I forgot that the old man's last name was Chu. But fortunately, his first name was just Chu Chu. If his last name was changed to Chu, it would be a big loss.

The whole family praised the name Chuchu. As for Cici, you can tell he is Chuchu's brother as soon as you hear him. What's the problem!

The babies' names were finally decided. The nicknames of the children in Shizishan Village are mostly: Da Wa, Er Wa, San Wa... Yao Wa. If several children are gathered together, they are called: Yang Da Wa, He Er Wa, Yi Yao Wa. Of course, mothers call their children like this: Da Wa! Then several dirty Da Wa stood up!

Fortunately, Chunni's doll is no longer buried among so many dolls because of its nickname, and it cannot be heard even when it is called out.

As time went by, Chuchu and Cici's faces were no longer wrinkled, but became soft and tender. Their eyes were wide open, as cute as grapes. They smiled at people, and their hands and feet became stronger. It seemed that everything was moving in a good direction, but Chunni became uncomfortable.

Cici's mouth sucked Chunni's nipples until they cracked, and this small cut made Chunni very painful. The wound could be healed by applying medicine on the surface. However, the dolls sucked every three hours, and the wound would break again. It was a vicious cycle.

Mrs. Chu felt distressed, but she had no choice but to comfort him: "Just bear with it and it will pass."

What can Chunni do? Just bear it!

Women are weak, but they become strong when they become mothers!

Fortunately, Mrs. Chu was not as stubborn as other elderly people who refused to let the mother take a bath. After only half a month of confinement, Mrs. Chu found some herbs such as mugwort outside the house and boiled a large pot of herbal water for Chunni. She let the water warm up and let Chunni wipe her whole body. She also washed Chunni's hair. Although it was not a real bath, it was better than nothing.