HLnovel Chapter 288 Chamomile
Chapter 288 Chamomile
Shen Ruoyun squatted by the roadside, feeling a little disappointed. She took out her phone and called Lin Yanshu, but no one answered.
He sighed, stood up, and glanced back at the school gate. They had made plans to look at the specimens together, but it seemed they would have to wait until next time.
She had only taken two steps when her phone suddenly rang. Seeing that it was Lin Yanshu calling, she quickly answered, "Hello, Brother Yanshu, where are you right now?"
"Sorry, I fell asleep just now. I'm in the courtyard in the south of the city. Do you want to come over?" Lin Yanshu's voice sounded a little weak, probably because he had just woken up.
"Oh, okay, I'll head over now." Shen Ruoyun said, quickening her pace.
The school wasn't far from Lin Yanshu's residence, and after her assistant had been busy with her all day, Shen Ruoyun told her to go home first.
Turn the corner, pass through a coffee shop, and the rich aroma of coffee wafts out. Next door is a newly opened flower shop.
The flower shop wasn't very big, and the owner was a pretty young lady. Business wasn't too good at the moment, as she was bending over pruning the branches.
Shen Ruoyun stopped subconsciously, her eyes filled with dazzling sights through the transparent glass.
Just then, a small bunch of flowers caught my eye. They looked tiny, but they were as bright as the sun.
"Hello, would you like to buy some flowers?"
Shen Ruoyun pointed to a bouquet of flowers that had already been tied up not far away, "But what kind of flowers are they?"
"Ah...this is chamomile. There's a promotion at the new store, would you like to buy a bouquet?" The florist's face was full of smiles.
Shen Ruoyun liked it quite a bit. He wanted to give it to Lin Yanshu, so he picked out the most beautiful bunch and said, "I'll take this one."
Shen Ruoyun paid the money and was about to leave with the flowers when the shop owner called him back.
"Hello, it's our grand opening today. Here are some chamomile seeds as a complimentary gift."
“Okay…” Shen Ruojun didn’t expect such a good thing and immediately reached out to take the small packet of seeds.
Before long, Shen Ruoyun arrived at the courtyard in the south of the city and knocked on the door.
The door opened quickly, and Lin Yanshu stood in the doorway, looking out.
"Brother Yanshu!" Shen Ruoyun jumped in front of him in a flash.
He put one hand behind his back, held the flowers in the other, bent down slightly, and handed them over in a very gentlemanly manner.
Lin Yanshu was startled for a moment, but after recovering, she was both amused and exasperated, and accepted the flowers with a smile, saying, "Thank you."
Shen Ruoyun grinned and took two steps in front of Lin Yanshu.
Lin Yanshu's hair had grown a bit long, and she was wearing a loose long-sleeved shirt. She seemed to have lost a little weight compared to last time.
"Brother Yanshu, have you not had much of an appetite lately? I'll cook one of my specialties for you later!"
The two entered the courtyard, and Shen Ruoyun squatted down in the flower bed by the wall.
He carefully observed left and right to see if there was any extra space to scatter his chamomile seeds.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves and fell on him. Lin Yanshu sat on a chair to the side, watching him from a distance.
What do you want to plant?
"Ah... the florist gave me a packet of seeds, and I was wondering if I could plant them here."
Shen Ruoyun turned her head with a smile, her eyes reflecting Lin Yanshu's image.
"Hmm, we can pull up the tulips over there." Shen Ruoyun glanced to the side and pointed to a few withered leaves. "Is it this one?"
Lin Yanshu rested his elbows on the round stone table, his hand against his forehead, feeling somewhat dizzy, but still managed to reply, "Yes, that's it."
Shen Ruoyun carefully pulled out the tulips, loosened the soil, scattered the chamomile seeds, gently covered them with a layer of soil, sprinkled some water, and then clapped her hands in satisfaction.
He got up and walked towards Lin Yanshu, his eyes sparkling. "Brother Yanshu, this place will definitely be amazing when the chamomile blooms."
Lin Yanshu looked at the little bit of dirt on his face and couldn't help but laugh, reaching out to gently wipe it away for him.
Shen Ruoyun subconsciously rubbed against him and gave Lin Yanshu an embarrassed smile.
I looked up and saw the crabapple tree at the top; it had been there for a while and was now laden with fruit.
Looking at the tree laden with fruit, Shen Ruoyun couldn't help but swallow. Lin Yanshu followed his gaze and glanced at it.
Would you like to try some?
Shen Ruoyun's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded emphatically, "Is that okay!"
Lin Yanshu stood up, went into the house, took out a small bamboo pole, and prepared to start knocking down the crabapples.
Shen Ruoyun was overjoyed when she saw it, "Can I play? Can I play?"
Lin Yanshu smiled and handed the bamboo pole to Shen Ruoyun, who took it with both hands and excitedly hit the area with the most fruit.
One by one, the crabapples fell, and Shen Ruoyun was unexpectedly hit on the head several times, "Ouch!"
Fortunately, hard work pays off, and in no time, Shen Ruojun had picked up a whole handful.
Shen Ruoyun picked out the reddest and biggest one, wiped it on her clothes, and held it to Lin Yanshu's mouth, "Brother Yanshu, you eat first."
Lin Yanshu quickly reached out to decline, "You eat it, I'll pass."
Shen Ruoyun didn't pay much attention, took a bite, and her expression immediately changed.
"It's so sour! And a little astringent too." Shen Ruoyun frowned, her features almost contorted together, her cheeks puffing out as she pushed the fruit from left to right.
Lin Yanshu couldn't help but laugh when she saw his expression. "If it's sour, don't eat it. Save it to make jam."
Shen Ruoyun nodded, spread the fruit on the stone table, and rested her chin on her hand with a melancholy expression.
"No wonder, if it tasted good, the birds would have eaten it all."
Seeing him like this, Lin Yanshu couldn't help but reach out and pat his head.
"Fine, I'll go cook for you. I'm going to show off my skills today and make you look at me in a new light." Shen Ruoyun stood up abruptly, ready to stir things up again.
Shen Ruoyun rushed into the kitchen in a flurry of activity, rolled up her sleeves, and began to show off her skills.
Lin Yanshu followed her in, still worried. Shen Ruoyun's cooking skills weren't exactly great, but they were passable.
I found some ingredients in the refrigerator and decided to make a steamed sea bass.
He still has some of the five-finger peach he dug up last time, enough to make a chicken soup, plus some braised pork ribs and garlic greens.
This combination of meat and vegetables, with both dishes and soup, is practically perfect.
Shen Ruoyun prepared the ingredients, while Lin Yanshu assisted her. Everything went smoothly.
For the last braised pork ribs, lightly fry the ribs until golden brown on both sides, then add Yun's special sauce.
"Brother Yanshu! Look at me!" Shen Ruoyun suddenly shouted, and with a flick of her wrist, she flipped the wok.
result…
Shen Ruoyun quietly picked up the ribs that had fallen on the stove and prepared to put them in her mouth without making a sound.
"Don't eat it, you'll get sick." Lin Yanshu held his wrist and removed the flesh from his hand.
Shen Ruoyun scratched the back of her head awkwardly and chuckled dryly, "Hahaha... I've been drinking Chinese medicine lately, so my grip might be a bit too strong."
Hearing this, Lin Yanshu couldn't help but laugh out loud, "It's okay, there's enough to eat, you can have the rest."
Shen Ruoyun waved her hands repeatedly, "How can that be? If we're going to eat together, you have to try my cooking."
I counted with my chopsticks and there were nine pieces of pork ribs left.
Yanshu has lost so much weight recently, so he should eat one more piece. I'll just eat four pieces myself.
Fortunately, the other dishes were all prepared well and served. Shen Ruoyun looked at Lin Yanshu with great anticipation.
"Brother Yanshu, have a taste." Shen Ruoyun placed a piece of pork rib in Lin Yanshu's bowl.
Lin Yanshu took a bite, smiled, and nodded. "It's delicious."
Shen Ruoyun's eyes lit up, and she urged him to try other dishes.
Every time Lin Yanshu tasted a dish, Shen Ruoyun watched his expression nervously.
Of course, Lin Yanshu used his superb language skills to give a comprehensive affirmation of Shen Ruojun's craftsmanship.
Now it was Shen Ruoyun's turn to feel a little embarrassed. She picked up a piece of green vegetable and put it in her mouth, unable to suppress the urge to smile.
"It's not actually that exaggerated."
"Cough cough..." Lin Yanshu coughed lightly twice, reached for the water glass and took a sip, his face turning a little red from coughing.
Shen Ruoyun put down her chopsticks and looked at Lin Yanshu. "Brother Yanshu, are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Yanshu suppressed the itch in his throat, glanced at Shen Ruoyun, and tightened his grip on the chopsticks slightly.
"I have a bit of a cold, it's nothing serious." Lin Yanshu turned his head away, subtly avoiding Shen Ruojun's gaze.
Shen Ruoyun didn't say anything, picked up a piece of fish with her chopsticks, removed the bones, and put it into Lin Yan's bowl.
"Then you should eat more rice and store up some fat so you can withstand illness."
I'll make you some pear soup later, what do you think?
I just finished making the crabapple jam; it should be delicious spread on bread.
Shen Ruoyun excitedly described his plan, while Lin Yanshu listened quietly.
The wind gently swayed the branches, leaving a mottled pattern on the wall.
In the evening, Shen Ruoyun cooked the jam and made a lung-nourishing pear soup.
When the dish was served, Shen Ruoyun was startled to see Lin Yanshu wiping his nosebleed.
"It's normal to get nosebleeds when the weather is drier during seasonal changes."
Lin Yanshu's face was somewhat pale, but he still wore a warm smile.
Have you been to the hospital for a check-up before? Did the doctor say anything?
"No, everything is fine." Lin Yanshu flipped through the pages of the book in his hand without looking up.
Shen Ruoyun nodded, and upon further reflection, she couldn't find any fault with it.
"That seems to be true. Chu Huai often gets nosebleeds too, and I sometimes get them when the seasons change."
Lin Yanshu paused for a moment, then gently adjusted his glasses. "You two should really go to the hospital for a checkup."
Shen Ruoyun responded and placed the pear soup and crabapple jam on the table.
"Brother Yanshu, have some pear soup to moisten your throat first. We can have this jam with bread tomorrow."
Lin Yanshu put down his book, took the steaming pear soup, and took a spoonful.
"Mmm, thank you, it's delicious."
The two drank pear soup together, and Shen Ruoyun would occasionally say something that made people laugh and cry. Lin Yanshu listened with a smile and responded from time to time.
After finishing the pear soup, Shen Ruoyun took the initiative to clear the dishes and clean the kitchen.
When he finished his work and returned to the living room, Lin Yanshu had already fallen asleep on the sofa.
Shen Ruoyun tiptoed over, carefully picked up Lin Yanshu, and cautiously carried him towards the bedroom.
Shen Ruoyun gently placed him on the bed, covered him with a blanket, and looking at Lin Yanshu's pale face, she couldn't help but reach out and touch his forehead, which was a little hot.
Shen Ruoyun frowned, quickly grabbed a damp towel, and gently placed it on Lin Yanshu's forehead.
He stood by the bedside, watching Lin Yanshu's sleeping face, and couldn't resist poking the corner of his mouth with his fingertip, feeling its softness.
He propped his head up, thinking that it wasn't unreasonable for Yang Qingtan to try so hard to raise him into this way.
Just looking at them makes me feel happy; this must be what they call "someone else's kid."
Before she knew it, Shen Ruojun had also fallen asleep by the bedside.
In the middle of the night, Lin Yanshu woke up groggily and saw Shen Ruojun guarding her side.
He had been taking medication recently, which made him a little sleepy. He watched as Shen Ruoyun leaned against the bedside, her head tilted to one side, fast asleep.
A warm feeling welled up in Lin Yanshu's heart, and she gently raised her hand to smooth the hair in front of his forehead.
"Hmm...you're such a good person," Shen Ruoyun stirred, mumbled a few words in her sleep, and then fell silent again.
I propped myself up on the bed with my hands and glanced out the window. Several small flying insects circled around the light.
He turned to look at Shen Ruoyun, carefully got out of bed, and carried her onto the bed.
The bed in the other room hadn't been made yet, so Shen Ruojun had to make do with him for a while.
He took a new quilt from the closet and covered Shen Ruojun with it.
Lin Yanshu lay back on the bed and turned to look quietly at Shen Ruojun beside him.
Moonlight streamed through the window and fell on Shen Ruojun's face, making his features appear exceptionally soft.
Lin Yanshu unconsciously reached out and gently touched Shen Ruojun's cheek.
Shen Ruoyun stirred in her sleep, leaning closer to Lin Yanshu and resting her head on his arm.
Lin Yanshu's heart suddenly raced, and her eyelashes trembled violently.
He didn't pull his arm away, but just let Shen Ruoyun rest her head on it; he was a little reluctant to let her go.
The cat darted across the windowsill, meowed softly, and its shadow flashed across the window.
Lin Yanshu's heart tightened suddenly, as if waking from a dream, and he subconsciously tried to pull his hand back.
Unexpectedly, Shen Ruoyun followed him closely, grabbed his hand domineeringly, and immediately started kissing it, saying, "Mine, don't move."
Lin Yanshu was stunned, unable to react for a moment, and his mind went blank.
Shen Ruoyun's incoherent sleep-talking and warm breath hitting his hand made his heart beat even faster.
He tried to push Shen Ruojun away, but his body stiffened uncontrollably.
After a long while, Lin Yanshu slowly took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
He gently patted Shen Ruojun's back and whispered, "Let go."
Shen Ruojun gripped him even tighter and snuggled closer to him.
Lin Yanshu smiled helplessly and had no choice but to give up struggling, so he just stood there quietly.
Gently lifting the blanket, he pulled Shen Ruoyun into his arms and carefully held her close.
Lin Yanshu, who had always been self-disciplined and respectful of propriety, wanted to indulge himself at this moment.
Her gaze fell on Shen Ruojun, as if she were sketching every detail of him, afraid of forgetting anything.
She slowly approached and placed a kiss on his brow, leaving no trace like a night breeze passing by.
Shen Ruoyun seemed to feel Lin Yanshu's embrace, and quietly curled up in his arms, her breathing very steady.