Chapter 421: Whose Medicine
When Xu Mo saw this scene, he couldn't help but smile.
Jennifer leaned over and whispered to Xu Mo: "The children have been taught badly by you." ”
Tess let go of the two children, stood up, and said to Xu Mo gratefully, "I'm sorry, sir, I misunderstood you." Also, thank you for your herbs. ”
Xu Mo said: "It doesn't matter, it's just that the children want to make a joke." ”
Tess stretched out her hand and introduced herself to Xu Mo, "Tess." ”
Xu Mo shook hands with her, "Xu Mo." ”
Then there was Jennifer, who had no interest in shaking hands with someone else, even though the other party was a woman like her, and just said her name lightly, "Jennifer." ”
Tess touched her nose but didn't pay much attention to it, and then looked at Angela.
Angela helped introduce: "She's Angela, Mom, and it's my friend. ”
Tess smiled and greeted Angela, "Hello, Angela." ”
"Hello, Mother Tess. Angela politely saluted Tess.
Tess took Angelbella in one hand and Leon in the other, and invited, "If you don't mind, come and do it at home." ”
Before Xu Mo could agree, Angelbella and Leon broke free from their mother's hands and came over to pull Xu Mo, "Uncle Xu, come on, come on, Mom asked you to sit at home." ”
"Okay, okay. Don't pull me, I'll go myself. Xu Mo said helplessly.
Tess hurriedly said, "Angelbela, Leon, don't be rude to the guests. Then he said to Xu Mo: "These two children like you." Please don't be surprised, sir. ”
"I can see it. Xu Mo replied casually, and followed the two children to the house.
Tess invited them to sit down in the room, saw Jennifer's clothes, and said, "We're about the same size, if you don't mind, you can wear my clothes first." ”
"Oh! Thank you. Jennifer was stunned for a moment, then finally nodded and agreed.
Tess took her to change her clothes, and at the same time. I don't want to inquire about the relationship between her and Xu Mo. Jennifer doesn't have much to say about ordinary people, and is lukewarm and perfunctory.
As a result, Tess didn't ask anything, only smiled bitterly.
After a while, the two came out of the house. Jennifer has changed into Tess's clothes. A very simple set of blue casual sportswear. Wearing it on her body, it gives people a feeling of brightness.
It's just that Jennifer never wore this kind of clothes, after wearing them on her body. I can't help but feel a little awkward.
Leon poured a glass of water for each of them, and Angelbella placed the herbs on the table. When Tess returned, she saw the herbs and realized that they had all been picked from some wild grasses. She rarely comes into contact with traditional Chinese medicine, but she also knows some, and when she sees that these are all grasses in front of her, she can't help but be more curious, pick up a grass, and ask Xu Mo, "Sir, these grasses ...... Can medicine really cure diseases?"
Xu Mo reclined on the sofa, heard Tess's inquiry, sat up straight, sat next to him, Angela and Leon, who were leaning on him, quickly moved to make themselves more comfortable.
Angelbella hurriedly and courteously picked up the water on the table and handed it to Xu Mo.
Tess was even more amazed when she saw this, and she remembered that her two children had never been so attached to anyone but herself. As for Angelbella's diligent helping people deliver water, she has almost never done so.
Xu Mo took the water, took a shallow sip, and then put it down again.
Angelbella hurriedly took it again and helped him put it on the table.
This scene was naturally seen by Tess again.
I only heard Xu Mo say: "Whether it's true or not, you can know if you try it." ”
Tess picked up a weed again and asked, "How do you try?"
Xu Mo said: "It's very simple, just put it in water and boil it." By the way, it's best not to let the children smell it, otherwise they're afraid they'll steal it. ”
Tess still didn't believe that the children would steal the potion, but she thought of something else and asked again, "Is it okay to boil it into water?"
Xu Mo nodded, and then added, "To be exact, it is enough to cook the herbs." Once cooked, throw the herbs out and drink the water. ”
Tess thought for a moment and said suspiciously, "I remember that Leah King ate the grass, and she didn't cook it." ”
"You two are not the same. When Xu Mo said this, he still felt that it was necessary to mention Tess's 'condition', otherwise, he was afraid that it would be difficult to win the trust of the other party, "I have diagnosed you before, do you often have insomnia, dream a lot at night, and often break out in cold sweats?"
"yes, you're right. Tess looked surprised and couldn't help but widen her eyes.
Xu Mo smiled faintly, these illnesses are actually not any diseases, in most cases, they are caused by physical weakness. With the power of a prophet, it is naturally very easy to communicate with all things, and it is naturally very easy to know Tess's physical condition.
"Use up these herbs and your body will be all right. Xu Mo said, and pointed to the bunches of herbs on the table, "I have already divided them for you in advance, one bunch at a time." ”
Angelbella seemed to be afraid that her mother would not believe it, so when Xu Mo finished speaking, she helped him add, "Mom, what Uncle Xu said is true, you can try it and know." ”
"Really?" Tess was also a little moved, her physical condition, in many cases, was caused by anxiety, and she was alone with two children, and it was always difficult for her to feel better. Hearing his daughter say this, he couldn't wait to say, "I'll try it." ”
"It's better not to let the kids smell that. Xu Mo couldn't help but remind again.
"What did you say? Tess heard clearly, but she didn't believe it, and asked suspiciously, "You mean, is this smell harmful to children?"
"No, it's only good for the kids, no harm. Xu Mo shook his head.
"Then why is it better not to let the children smell it?" Tess continued.
"Forget it, it doesn't matter if they smell it. Xu Mo didn't explain anymore.
"Oh!" Tess looked puzzled. Take a bunch of herbs and go to the kitchen to cook them.
Her kitchen is indoors, and when she walks into the kitchen, she rinses the herbs, puts some water in a pressure cooker, throws the herbs in, and cooks them. At the same time, he did not forget to ask Xu Mo: "Is this how you did it?" ”
"Yes. Xu Mo agreed, but he didn't even look at it.
Once the fire is lit, place the pressure cooker on the fire and boil. Tess came back from the kitchen. Continue to talk to Xu Mo and them. This time, I couldn't help but ask about Xu Mo's origin and what he was doing in country B.
Of course, Xu Mo would not tell her that she had smuggled (crossed) over and came here for the purpose of coming. It's for missionary purposes. But I said it unabashedly.
Tess listened. He was even more surprised, and he couldn't help but speak a little politely, "Sir." Are you a priest?"
Xu Mo said: "You can say so, but unlike the priest you understand, I am not Christian. ”
Tess, knowing that country C is a polytheistic country, asked again, "If you're not a Christian, what church are you?
"Well, so to speak. However, only the gods belong to country C, but the church is newly created, and in your country B, it is in city U. Xu Mo explained.
"In our country B?" Tess keenly grasped the meaning of Xu Mo's words, "So, sir, you are still from country C." ”
"Yes. Xu Mo nodded.
Tess stared at him for a moment, but didn't think anything else, and then said, "There are a lot of people from Country C here. ”
Xu Mo answered: "I have just arrived here, and I don't know many people. ”
Tess looked at her two children, Leon sat next to each other, and Angelbella sat next to Leon, apparently sitting next to each other if it weren't for her brother's way.
Her heart moved, and she asked again, "Sir, do you have a place to live?"
Xu Mo glanced at Angela and replied, "I am currently living in a hotel, and I am planning to find a place to stay." ”
Tess's eyes lit up and she smiled, "Then you're in luck, I happen to know someone who wants to rent out her family's house." ”
This place, already close to the edge of U City, next to the suburbs, can be regarded as a sparsely populated place.
"Really?" Xu Mo said, "Is she willing to rent her house to a person from Country C?"
"That's not a good idea, she's a stubborn old lady. Tess replied with a smile on her face, "But it would be much easier if I spoke for you." ”
Angelbella suddenly interjected and asked, "Mom, are you talking about Old Lady Seth?"
"That's her, my good baby. Tess replied with a smile, and then asked, "Mother is right, is she a stubborn old lady?"
Angelbella nodded, and then said, "Mom, you must help Uncle Xu talk, Uncle Xu lives here, and Leon and I can go to his house every day to play." ”
"Don't worry, my baby, Mom will definitely help your Uncle Xu speak. Tess replied in the affirmative.
"Thank you, Mom. Angie Bella and Leon said at the same time.
Tess turned to Xu Mo with a smile, and then asked, "What kind of church do you believe, can you tell me about it?" ”
Although he promised to help Xu Mo talk and help him rent a house to live nearby, even on the surface, he felt that Xu Mo was not the kind of bad person he imagined, but he was still worried that what he believed in was a 'cult (religion)', so he couldn't help but ask Xu Mo. Thankfully, she didn't see the black plum on Jennifer. The Cult of the Dark God, in the eyes of the locals, has always been considered a cult, and no ordinary person is willing to associate with a cultist of the Dark God.
"Cult of Karma. Xu Mo replied.
"Cult of Karma?" Tess frowned slightly, "a church you've never heard of, sir, what are your doctrines?"
The doctrine of a church best illustrates the nature of that church. In country B, although Christianity is predominant, other churches also exist and are very free in their beliefs. Even if you are a cult, as long as you do not do anything bad, or as long as you are known to do something bad, few people will attack your faith, let alone interfere with your freedom of belief.
Even the official church is the same, as long as it is a registered church, it is a legitimate church. Of course, when registering, the official will definitely conduct a review.
Xu Mo replied: "We believe in good and evil, and we have our own retribution. advocate in not harming others. Without interfering with other people, everyone has their own freedom. Plus, we're registered. ”
The phrase "registered?" completely dispelled Tess's doubts, and since it was a registered church, there was no problem.
She thought about it for a while, and then took the initiative to talk about the doctrine of the God of Karma, "Don't hurt others, don't interfere with other people's situations, everyone has their own freedom." Sir, are you seeking freedom?"
Tess's eyes. I couldn't help but light up. Not hurting others, not interfering with others, this is the most basic moral bottom line of a civilized society, and Tess certainly knows it. She didn't understand. But it's the latter sentence.
"No, it won't. Xu Mo shook his head and smiled: "We don't deliberately pursue freedom. That extreme freedom is not what we want, in fact, as long as we can stick to ourselves. It's already freedom. To be the simplest ordinary person, very simple. ”
"Oh! I see. Tess finally nodded, "I see, in this way, there is no exact doctrine in your church, as long as you abide by the most basic moral bottom line, anyone can join, right?"
"You're quite right. Xu Mo said approvingly, and then added, "And I am not exclusive, I do not prohibit other faiths, even believers in other churches can join our Karma God Cult." ”
Tess laughed, "Other churches don't necessarily think so. ”
"Haha!" Xu Mo smiled: "That's their business." ”
"That's right. Tess suddenly remembered something, looked at her two children snuggled up to each other, and then asked, "Are you married?" Don't sue me, it's unreasonable for a priest to be allowed to marry in such a liberal church. ”
As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at Jennifer next to him. Judging from the attitude between Jennifer and Xu Mo, she doesn't think there is anything to do between these two. It's just that Jennifer would glance at Xu Mo from time to time, which made her feel that there must be something between these two people.
"Married?" Xu Mo was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.
"Oh!" Tess's eyes lit up again when she saw him shake his head.
When Jennifer heard this, she couldn't help but snort softly. She was sitting next to Angela, turned her head to look at Xu Mo, and couldn't help but stretch out her hand to Xu Mo, reaching halfway, but suddenly thought of something, and finally landed on Angela, gently stroking Angela's back.
Angela was half-lying, with her little head resting on Xu Mo's lap, and when she felt Jennifer's movement, she couldn't help but turn her head and look at Jennifer.
Jennifer reached out and took her little hand. This woman treats ordinary people very coldly. It's still good to treat the three children who rescued her from hell.
Tess saw this in her eyes, but she did not move at all, and said to Xu Mo again: "Today is Sunday, and Old Lady Seth happens to be at home, sir, if you are willing to stay here, I will take you to see the house in a while." You can rest assured, although Mrs. Seth is a stubborn person, and with the help of acquaintances to talk, it is still easy to rent a house. ”
"Okay, thanks. Xu Mo thanked him.
At this moment, the pressure cooker suddenly sounded.
"My pot is boiling. Tess quickly stood up and was about to walk towards the kitchen, when she suddenly remembered something and asked Xu Mo, "Sir, is it okay?"
Xu Mo nodded, "It's okay to cook it." But he couldn't help but look at the three children beside him.
When the three children heard the conversation between the two, they had already sat up straight. Although they didn't know what would happen to the herb after it was cooked, they heard everything Xu Mo had just said.
"Oh! that can be opened, isn't it?" asked Tess, uneasy.
"Let's go. Xu Mo gave her an affirmative answer.
Tess let out an 'oh' and finally made her way to the kitchen.
"Mom, I'll help you. Angelbella quickly got up from the couch and chased after her.
"I'll help you too, Mom. Leon apparently realized something, too, and chased after his sister.
Then came Angela, who sat up straight and hesitated. Seeing that Angelbella and Leon had passed, he couldn't help but say, "Mother Tess, I'm here to help you too." ”
"Three lovely little ones. Tess didn't realize what was happening, and smiled, "I don't need your help, okay, boys, go back and sit down, beware of the heat." ”
The three children chased after her and followed her into the kitchen.
"Baby, let me come, let me come, let go, Angel Bella, let go, Leon. When Tess saw that her two children were in front of her and wanted to serve the pressure cooker, she was in a hurry and hurriedly chased after them, calling them to let go. He turned off the gas and brought the pressure cooker out of the child's hand.
"Mom, open it up. Seeing that her mother was still holding the pressure cooker, Angelbella couldn't help but urge.
"Okay, this opens, this opens, you all stand back, stand back. Tess commanded the three children to retreat.
Place the pressure cooker on the kitchen cutting board and open the lid of the pressure cooker.
The lid of the pressure cooker is too tight, and the smell of herbs cannot be released. As soon as Tess opened the lid, a strong aroma wafted out of the pot and filled the whole house at once.
"Oh my God! In the blink of an eye, I saw that three children had already surrounded me, looking into the pressure cooker.
They are not tall and have to stand on tiptoe to see what's in the pot.
Afraid of burning them, Tess once again commanded the three of them to retreat, "Baby, stay away, this is my medicine." ”
The three children were still leaning forward one by one, Leon blinked his eyes and pleaded pitifully, "Mother, let me taste it." (To be continued......)