ebookland Chapter 498 Mom
Chapter 498 Mom
Li Min and Anthony, carrying gifts, walked slowly through the row of wooden houses under the guidance of their mother. These houses looked a little shabby, as if they were telling the vicissitudes of time. Anthony's house was among them, a house simply built of wood and asbestos tiles, which looked a little shabby.
They walked along the river bank, the creaking sound of the planks under their feet seemed to remind them that this place was unusual. The river water flowed not far away, sparkling, adding a touch of vitality to this place. Anthony followed his mother and Li Min silently, his heart full of mixed emotions. He knew that his family's conditions were not good, but he never complained, but worked harder to live.
"The child is home, please come in"
Mom gently pushed open the door, and Anthony and Li Min walked in. The furnishings in the room were simple, but neat and clean.
There was a red carpet on the floor, which looked like it had just been laid. Anthony's parents greeted them warmly with sincere smiles on their faces.
There are many fresh fruits on the table, including emerald green watermelons, crystal clear like jade; deep purple mangosteens, exuding a mysterious and attractive atmosphere; golden sugar apples, like small and exquisite Buddha heads, exuding a faint fragrance; and crystal clear longans, like bright pearls, exuding a sweet fragrance. Each of these fresh Thai fruits has a unique color and charm, making people salivate at the sight.
"Child, eat some fruit." After Li Min sat down, Anthony's mother pointed at the fruit on the table with her trembling hands and told Li Min to eat. But Li Min still didn't quite understand, so Anthony translated for her.
"Okay, thank you, Mom." Anthony translated it to his mother again, and his mother immediately smiled with joy.
Li Min felt the warmth of this family. She knew that material scarcity could not conceal their inner kindness and tenacity.
Li Min looked at the simple house, and then looked at the river bank next to the house. She suddenly remembered that there were many snakes in Thailand. She immediately asked Anthony, "Dear, I heard that there are many snakes in Thailand. This place is so close to the river. Will there be snakes?" Li Min asked Anthony timidly.
Anthony smiled and said to Li Min, "Yes, people here are not afraid of snakes. They all know how to catch snakes. This is because the environment here is very suitable for snakes to survive. There are dense forests, abundant water sources and a suitable climate, which provide an ideal habitat for snakes. "
He went on to explain: "Because there are so many snakes, people often come into contact with them in their daily lives. In order to avoid being bitten by snakes, our residents here have gradually accumulated rich experience and skills in catching snakes. They know how to identify different types of snakes and how to catch them safely."
"In addition, the reason why our snake medicine is so good is that people have been constantly exploring and researching effective methods to treat snake bites in the long process of dealing with snakes. These snake medicines are usually made from local herbs and secret recipes, and have been verified through years of practice to have good therapeutic effects." Anthony said proudly.
After listening to Anthony's introduction, Li Min gained a deeper understanding of the unique culture and traditions of this place. She couldn't help but sigh: "It turns out that the snakes and snake medicine here have such a profound historical and cultural background."
"It's scary to have so many snakes here. Let's not sleep here tonight. Let's go to a hotel." Li Min is particularly afraid of snakes. When she heard about so many snakes here, her whole body went numb and she was very scared.
"Well, let's stay in a hotel tonight." Anthony thought the environment at home was so bad that he took Li Min to stay in a hotel.
At this time, Anthony's mother came out from the kitchen to bring out the dishes. When Li Min saw that the dishes were all Chinese, she was very confused and asked, "Are you Chinese?"
"Our ancestral home is Chinese. My grandfather's father is Chinese, so our family also retains the custom of cooking Chinese food. My mother heard that you are Chinese, so she specially cooked Chinese food to treat you," Anthony told Li Min.
Anthony's mother is tall and slender, and her tall figure always stands out in the crowd. Her face is beautiful and charming, just like a flower blooming in the morning.
A pair of big eyes are like a deep lake, clear, bright and sharp; the high nose bridge seems to be carefully carved, with smooth and graceful lines; her skin has a healthy dark color, as if kissed by the sun, exuding a charming luster.
Her rosy lips are as fresh and juicy as cherries, and her white and neat teeth add endless charm to her smile.
It is worth mentioning that Anthony has perfectly inherited his mother's excellent genes. He also has those big watery eyes, a tall and straight nose and those enviable white teeth. Whenever people see Anthony, they can't help but sigh: "This child looks so much like his mother!" The mother and son standing together are simply cast in the same mold, which makes people marvel at the magic of life inheritance.
Li Min looked at Anthony's mother carefully, and she immediately understood why Anthony was different from his half-siblings. It turned out that Anthony had completely inherited his mother's genes.
Li Min looked at Anthony's father again. He was short and fat, with dark skin, a fierce look, and ordinary features. If Anthony hadn't told her that he was his father, Li Min would never have connected the man in front of her with Anthony. She couldn't help but secretly mutter in her heart, how could Anthony have such a father?
Li Min looked at Anthony's father carefully, trying to find some similarities between him and Anthony. However, apart from the same dark skin, she couldn't see any other connection. Anthony's father's eyes revealed a kind of indifference and alienation, which made Li Min feel a little uncomfortable.
She thought, maybe Anthony's personality and appearance were more inherited from his mother. After all, Anthony was such a sunny and cheerful child, which was in sharp contrast to his father's image. Li Min couldn't help but feel a little distressed for Anthony, wondering how he grew up in such a family environment.
Li Min decided not to pay too much attention to Anthony's father, but to focus on Anthony. She believed that Anthony must have his own unique charm and value, which had nothing to do with his father. She would continue to understand and care about Anthony in her own way, hoping to bring him more warmth and support.
At this moment, Li Min immediately understood why Anthony was so filial to her mother, so in the future she would also be filial to her mother-in-law and let her mother-in-law enjoy a good life in the second half of her life.
She looked around and a bold idea came to her mind...