Every village would have one or two "village guardians." They were often simple-minded and foolish, yet kind-hearted.
The older generation often said that village guardians came to th...
As long as we are lucky, by the New Year, our family will be a real millionaire.
Lin Xiuqin solemnly stuffed the passbook into her pocket and hid it, like a squirrel with a nest full of food, with a bright smile on her face.
When I walked out of the bank, I saw the little girl and Xu Meijuan standing there, each eating a candied haws.
"Brother, sister-in-law, look, these are the candied haws that Sister Xu treated me to."
The little girl raised the half-eaten candied haws in her hand and shouted with a sweet smile.
"Where did you buy this?"
Chen Wang looked around in confusion, but did not see any stalls or shops selling candied haws.
"Just now an old man was selling them on his bike, so I bought a few. Here they are, yours."
Xu Meijuan walked up to them and handed them the two whole candied haws in her hand.
"I don't like this stuff, you guys eat it."
Chen Wang smiled and shook his head.
"I bought it according to the number of people, one for each person, take it, don't spoil the fun."
Xu Meijuan rolled her eyes at him in annoyance.
Chen Wang could only helplessly take the candied haws and pass one to his wife.
"I said I would treat you, why did you treat me?"
"What's the big deal? A few candied haws are not worth much. Don't worry, I won't be polite to you when we eat later. I might eat them."
"That's fine, I'll have enough food today!"
"I have to eat well. Do you want to send me away with just a few bowls of rice?"
Xu Meijuan rolled her eyes.
"Sure, sure. Just order whatever you want."
Chen Wang nodded repeatedly with amusement.
The little girl and Lin Xiuqin were both laughing happily as they listened to the conversation between the two.