Xibao, sitting on the warm bed, was holding his milk bottle as Feng Qingxue was thinking of various remedies.
She was very careful about prevention, wrapping herself in a large scarf or wearing a mask, a hat, and secretly moisturizing, sun protecting, and taking care of her skin. Despite drinking Rhodiola Oral Liquid consistently, she still maintains her skin as white as snow.
Xibao plays outside every day, exposed to the wind and sun. He couldn’t use adults’ products and his tanned skin was particularly noticeable.
A fat, white baby is adorable, but a dark-skinned, plump one is not as appealing, and can even look a bit comical.
Lu Jiang was out training with some soldiers, and when he got home in the evening, he saw his son running around the house while his wife was chasing after him with her snow-white palms. Lu Jiang, taken aback, blocked his son from running out, "What’s wrong?"
Without answering him, Feng Qingxue said to Xibao, "Xibao, come get some lotion. After that, Mama will give you something tasty."
Hearing the promise of food, Xibao stood still, obediently closing his eyes and tilting his face to let his mother gently rub lotion all over his face. After applying the cream, she gently massaged it into his skin.
Having finished, Xibao opened his eyes and exclaimed, "The lotion smells good!"
"Yes, it smells good!" Feng Qingxue took out a jar of baby cream that she had previously squeezed into and applied it carefully all over his chubby hands, saying, "Xibao, remember to wash your face and apply lotion regularly. Then you will still be a loved, chubby, and fair baby."
Lu Jiang couldn’t help but say, "Keep washing his face? We need to save water, dear."
Feng Qingxue gave him a disdainful look. Did he think everyone was like him, only showering once in a blue moon? The night they moved into the residential area, while Xibao was asleep, she filled the bath with hot water she’d stored. Thanks to her foresight in filling the storage barrel before they moved, Lu Jiang was saved from stinking.
Did he not understand the meaning behind his wife’s glare? Refraining from bathing was common in the plateau area.
Nevertheless, he laughed awkwardly and held Xibao, who was clutching a milk candy, in his arms. Raising him high, he played with him for a while, "The bonfire outside is already lit. Let’s go, son. Let’s have a barbecue and watch the show!"
"Meat! Meat!" Xibao’s eyes shone brightly.
"Wait!" Feng Qingxue stopped the father and son who were about to head outside, "After Xibao finishes his milk, I’ll wrap him in a hat, scarf, and gloves. Have something to eat before going out and eat less outside to allow others to eat more."
Wasn’t there a shortage of supplies? If she ate less, others could have more. It was that simple.
Lu Jiang nodded and looked at the food Feng Qingxue had prepared for him - a hot roast chicken on the stove.
He quickly ate it while carrying Xibao. After able to toss the bones into the stove, he wiped his mouth and rinsed his mouth, but he could still taste the delicate chicken flavor. Hence, he decided to brush his teeth to get rid of it.
"You hold Xibao. I’ll get the things!" Feng Qingxue wore a military coat, Lei Feng hat, large scarf, and gloves, and picked up a large patched bag. It contained two bottles of Maotai and luncheon meat that she bought that day, dried yak meat given by acquaintances, and a large bag of five-spice peanuts she had prepared. She said it was shelled peanuts just roasted on the bed stove.
This time, she brought out roasted five-spice peanuts. These can also be made on the bed stove, boiled with seasoning, and then dried.
... I couldn’t finish writing "Kavenka" last night, so I got up late. I’ll update three Chapters first and continue around ten.