Chapter 150 Big Brother, Why Aren’t You Crying?
Tong Yao couldn’t help but burst into laughter as she watched the feigned seriousness on the sibling’s faces.
They quickly finished their meal. Si Xiaohui wanted to go back early to rest, but Si Boyi, who hadn’t seen his big brother for a long time, wanted to chat with him. Si Chen didn’t seem keen on leaving.
Helplessly, Si Xiaohui had to linger around, until around eight in the evening when Si Chen finally returned from the hospital. The sight of Si Chen filled Si Boyi with joy, making him giggle like a newlywed bride.
"Big brother, mom asked me to bring you some pickles and bean paste. Sis-in-law said she’d make some pickle dumplings for you when she has time."
"Hmm." Si Chen’s reaction was quite bland compared to Si Boyi’s. "How’s mom’s health lately?" He asked indifferently.
"She’s fine," Si Boyi replied with a chuckle, scratching his head. "She weeds the garden in the morning and in the evening she makes tiger head shoes at home. Making these shoes can be a bit tricky. She’s worried she might delay the kid from wearing them if she starts stitching them later."
Many of the elder generation these days like to stitch tiger head shoes for their children. They’re considered symbolic and a good omen. Some superstitious folks even believe they ward off evil spirits. They prepare these things ahead of time, even before the baby is born.
Of course, there were some prickly elders who refused to prepare such things. By mentioning this, Si Boyi was subtly telling Tong Yao that, despite being in the city, Lin Fengying still cared for them.