Ji Xiaochun is such a pitiful child, relying on her brother for survival. Alas, now her brother is so unreliable.

Aunt Wei closed the door behind her when she went out, and lowered her voice to say to Song Yan, "Since you left, we haven't had any extra grain. The chickens aren't laying eggs every day anymore."

You should go out less in the future!

Wong Tai Sin came specifically for you.

You even said you never saved Wong Tai Sin.

Get up early tomorrow morning and go pray when no one's around. Maybe Wong Tai Sin will come back.

Song Yan nodded vigorously. "Okay, I understand. Let's not talk about this anymore! Neither of us can mention it again. Okay, Mom!"

"Okay, okay! It seems like they're putting extra effort into education these days. I definitely won't say much." After saying this, Aunt Wei went to open the door.

"Mother, is there anything else going on in the village?" Song Yan asked.

"Apart from the Ji family's constant troubles, no one else in the village has any problems."

Shuanzhu and Damei can now eat their own food. They're just a bit thin.

Then two more educated youths arrived…

Aunt Wei was feeling really down about the Huang Daxian incident. When Song Yan came back, she told him everything, and she felt relieved. Then she started gossiping about everyone else's business…

Song Yan washed up and rested for a while before falling asleep without realizing it.

The increased footsteps inside woke Song Yan up.

The children have finished school.

Xiaoxiao asked Song Yan what she wanted to eat, and asked him to cook something delicious for her today.

Aunt Wei stopped her, saying, "She just got back and doesn't have an appetite. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

Xiaoxiao was a little confused. Aunt Wei had said beforehand that she would cook something delicious for Song Yan when he came back, so why wouldn't she let him do it today?

"Today we'll make steamed cornbread and stewed green beans. Go and go make them!" said Aunt Wei.

After a while, Xiaoxiao understood why Aunt Wei wouldn't let her cook anything delicious.

Li Yuanzhao, Cheng Yousuo's family, Hu Youguang's wife, Chen Xiaobei's wife... after work, these people came one after another to see Song Yan...

After everyone left, the family sat down at the table for dinner. Xiaoxiao sighed, "Aunt Wei has really eaten a lot of salt, so she thinks about things a lot too."

Aunt Wei rolled her eyes. "That's called keeping your wealth hidden."

Song Yan and everyone else were amused.

Song Yan then gave Xiaoxiao the letter from her family and explained her family's situation in detail. In short, everything was fine…

That night, Wei Ping and Wei An, the two children, each hugged one of Song Yan's arms as they fell asleep.

In the dead of night, Song Yan carried his things to find Lao Han and the others.

They all already knew that Song Yan was back. When Song Yan left, none of them slept; they were all waiting for him.

Old Liao held Song Yan's hand and said, "It's good that he's alright." Old Liao was referring to Wei Aiguo.

Song Yan was thinking about getting them some food.

Old Du: "You've spoiled our palates, haven't you?"

Old Han laughed, saying they were spoiled. Song Yan would occasionally bring them meat as a treat. He was quite unaccustomed to not having meat when he went out.

Later, the food allowance Song Yan provided ran out. The rest of them had to be very careful with their meals. For the past two days, they could only eat until they were about 60% full; they were truly suffering from hunger!

Old Zeng was the happiest; as Old Du put it, his mouth was practically stretched to his ears with a grin.

Song Yan gave them two cans of luncheon meat, as well as steamed buns and grains.

Song Yan ate the luncheon meat right away and took the canned food with him.

After a long conversation, Lao Liao urged Song Yan to go back and rest.

Old Zeng saw Song Yan off.

"Sigh, that old Zeng, he's uncomfortable if he doesn't stand out a bit," said Lao Liao.

Old Du: "I feel like something's off about him. I can't quite put my finger on it, though."

When Lao Zeng saw him off, he was carrying a bundle in his hand.

"I heard that Wei Aiguo has a younger aunt, is that right?" Old Zeng asked.

"Yes, I do have a younger aunt."

"She's not a good person, don't pay any attention to her," Old Zeng said.

What could Wei Aiguo's aunt possibly have to do with Lao Zeng? Song Yan couldn't figure out how the two of them could be related. "Our two families don't have any dealings."

"Remember, if you get involved in her family's affairs, don't interfere. If you get the chance, give her a good beating," Old Zeng said.

Why did Song Yan detect a hint of gritted teeth in Lao Zeng's words?

Song Yan: "Did she offend you?"

"I'm being kind by not killing her," Old Zeng said angrily.

"How did she offend you?" Song Yan was curious. Even Wei Xiaogu's health might not be able to get her to Qingshan Brigade, so how did they run into Lao Zeng?

"Don't worry about it, just do as I say. Not a single thing can be wrong, do you hear me?" Old Zeng was back to his domineering self.

"That despicable Wei Xiaogu, Song Yan can deal with her however he wants without any remorse. Don't worry, I've remembered what you said, I'll definitely deal with her when I get the chance."

"Here you go. Keep these things safe." Old Zeng handed the bundle to Song Yan.

"What is this?" Song Yan asked when he took it; it was quite heavy.

"Old Shen gave you that thing," Old Zeng said.

“It can’t be…” Song Yan had a guess.

"Yes, it's the one you didn't dare to take. Aren't you all stupid? We gave it to you, and you just accepted it," Old Zeng scolded.

"I don't want his things." Song Yan knew that there were more than just books in the bundle.

"Shut up! Just take it. Take more of your treats next time, I'll have someone bring them to him." Old Zeng said and strode away.

Song Yan didn't want Lao Shen's things. Lao Zeng had still needed Lao Shen's protection all these years. Song Yan was afraid that these material possessions would strain their relationship. But Lao Zeng's attitude…

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