Tang Xiuer looked at the few bird eggs in her hand, which were still warm on the surface.
When Ji Huai put the bird's egg in her palm, his fingertips touched her palm slightly. Her palm felt as if it had been lightly touched by feathers, which made her shrink back and itch. My eyes had nowhere to rest, they were looking around, not daring to look at him.
She couldn't eat fish, so Ji Huai and Xiao Huangzi killed all five fish. Ji Huai ate three rabbits, Xiao Huangzi ate two, and no one tried to snatch the remaining rabbit meat from her.
Tang Xiuer's appetite was not that big, so she felt that she would be full after eating just one rabbit leg, and she would definitely not be able to finish any more. As a result, she finished all the remaining rabbit meat. She ate most of it by herself, and also ate a few roasted bird eggs. During this period, Ji Huai handed her a wild fruit. She didn't hesitate and ate the wild fruit again.
After finishing all these things, Ji Huai handed her a bamboo tube and asked her to drink some water. When she couldn't drink any water, she realized she had eaten too much.
Looking at the gnawed bones on the ground, her face was stained with crimson, and she was too embarrassed to look up.
Especially when I think about how she just kept saying she couldn't finish eating and couldn't eat that much, but ended up eating the most. She is still a little stretched now, and it is not comfortable to hold her up after eating too much meat.
Ji Huai didn't seem to notice anything and looked as usual. Xiao Huangzi hadn't eaten meat for a long time. His mouth was full of oil. He was wiping it with his sleeve and gnawing wild fruits with a look of enjoyment on his face. He was listening to Ji Huai telling him where to place traps to catch hares next time.
Neither of them paid attention to her, and Tang Xiuer's embarrassment gradually eased a lot.
There was a gentle breeze at the foot of the mountain and coolness by the stream. It was really a good place, and the few of them stayed for a while longer.
Before leaving, Xiao Huangzi was about to dismantle the shelf, but Ji Huai stopped him, "Take the remaining firewood aside and put it in the grass. If the weather is good tomorrow, we will come again."
"Are you coming tomorrow?" Xiao Huangzi was very happy. He quickly took the remaining firewood and the shelf and hid them in the bushes aside.
Tang Xiuer's eyes lit up when she heard that she was coming tomorrow, but she didn't dare to ask directly. Ji Huai said he would come tomorrow, but he didn't know if he would bring her with him.
As if he had seen through her little thoughts, he turned his head and said to her, "If I want to come tomorrow, I will come with you. It's safe down the mountain, you can come with me."
Before she finished speaking, Tang Xiuer's eyes couldn't help but curve into a crescent shape: "Okay."
She was a little full from eating, and because she was pregnant, it was a little hard to walk back. Xiao Huangzi was jumping up and down in front. Ji Huai was tall and had long legs and walked fast. It was difficult for her to follow him, and he walked slower and slower. If he walked faster, he was worried that his feet would cramp and his stomach would feel uncomfortable.
Seeing that they were far away from each other, she became anxious again and trotted to follow them.
"Why are you running with a child?" Ji Huai stopped and looked back at her, his voice slightly scolding.
"You didn't even wait for me." She stopped beside him, her voice carrying a hint of complaint that she didn't even notice.
"Shouldn't we wait now?" He looked down at her and continued.
He was tall, and she only reached his shoulders, and she was also a little thin. The only flesh on her body was her belly, because she was pregnant with a little one. When I look down at her, it's like looking at a little sister.
Ji Huai himself felt guilty. She is not very old, her body is thin and she looks smaller, and she has a baby face. Even though she is very thin, her cheeks are still a little chubby.
"You didn't wait for me just now." She pursed her lips slightly to defend herself. I didn't dare to speak loudly. The more I spoke, the quieter my voice became.
Ji Huai took a step forward. When he saw her raising her head, he hurriedly followed her. He stretched his hand back and said, "People have short legs. I'm afraid you'll lose her. Please hold her."
Tang Xiuer looked at his hand, which was still in place, and the hand hanging by her side was still slightly tightened. She felt shy and nervous, a little flustered and reserved every time she got close to him.
"Leaving?" Ji Huai moved his hand slightly again, gesturing for her to take it.
She was still hesitating at first, but finally her heart changed. She stepped forward and stretched out her hand. The moment she placed it on his palm, Ji Huai's hand took hers.
Tang Xiuer's whole body was tense and her body was heating up rapidly. She kept looking at him out of the corner of her eye, peeking nervously.
Ji Huai's expression did not change, and he led her forward very naturally. His steps seemed to be deliberately slowing down. The steps were very small, and Tang Xiuer could keep up without any effort.
at the same time.
The Ji family's people were already ravenous with hunger. It was already past lunch time. Generally speaking, Ji Huai would have returned from hunting long ago. But now I don't see Ji Huai coming back, nor does I see Tang Xiuer. Several children were already shouting that they were hungry.
"Mom, when will we have meat to eat?"
"Yes, mother, I'm hungry."
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Sister-in-law Ji's two sons couldn't bear it anymore and were rubbing their bellies. They drooled at the thought of meat.
Not only Sister-in-law Ji's family was waiting eagerly, but Sister-in-law Ji's family was no exception. Their two daughters were also constantly swallowing.
When they were hungry, Sister-in-law Ji asked them to drink more water and tempted them with meat. The little girl was more obedient than the boy, nodding her head and waiting obediently.
The two families would go out to look at the door from time to time, looking forward to Ji Huai's return.
Even if they are separated, they are still one family. If Ji Huai went hunting, it would be impossible not to give it to them.
He has good hunting skills. Every time he goes out, he will definitely gain something. He will give them some meat more or less, and he will never be absent.
Waiting and waiting, waiting and waiting, the children couldn't bear it anymore. Sister-in-law Ji was irritable and scolded her several times.
Finally, a voice came from the door, Ji Huai was back.
Several people's hearts dropped. Sister-in-law Ji pretended to be concerned and wanted to go out to take a look. Sister-in-law Ji was not to be outdone. She pretended to dry something and walked out of the door.
Both of them were smiling at first, but when they saw Ji Huai and Tang Xiuer coming back hand in hand, their faces were confused at first, and then they saw their hands were empty, and their smiles froze on their faces.
They looked and looked, but their hands were really empty, with nothing.