After saying that, Xu Hongxia looked at Dundun expectantly, and Dundun nodded generously, indicating that he forgave her.
"Sister-in-law, let's go buy some candy for Dundun. Just some cookies, I won't buy anything else, just these."
Since Xu Hongxia offered to buy it for Dundun, Huang Qinqin wouldn't refuse. Anyway, now that she and Xu Junhui are married, they're all relatives, and they'll inevitably have to keep in touch in the future.
"Okay, let's go buy some candy for Dundun. Is Dundun any happier now?"
Although carrying Dundun around was a bit tiring, Huang Qinqin didn't plan to put him down. After all, it was she who had Dundun hold Xu Hongxia's hand, so she was also responsible for Dundun's unhappiness.
Dun Dun looked at the candies in the counter, feeling like he couldn't take it all in with his eyes.
With its little mouth open and its tiny hands gripping the glass tightly, it stared intently at the candies.
Huang Qinqin didn't dare buy too much candy for Dundun, not because she was afraid Dundun would eat too much, but because if she bought too much, Huang Jiancai wouldn't want it.
I bought a few of each kind of candy and let Dundun carry them himself.
With candy in his hand, Dundun no longer needed Huang Qinqin to carry him. He hopped and skipped around the supply and marketing cooperative, holding the candy.
Huang Qinqin asked Xu Hongxia again, "Hongxia, are you really not going to buy anything else?"
"No need to buy anything, we have everything we need at home."
Xu Hongxia was willing to come out mainly to clear her head. She knew she hadn't been in a good state lately, but she just wouldn't admit she was wrong.
She felt terrible when she thought that the kindness her classmate showed her was all an act, and that she might even be trying to harm her.
Deep down, they always felt that if their family didn't expose the truth, they might have maintained this relationship indefinitely, even if it was just superficial.
But she also knew that if she hadn't disposed of the items beforehand, it might have really implicated her family. Her emotions during this period fluctuated between guilt, self-blame, and resentment.
After spending some time with Dun Dun, it suddenly dawned on me: yes, even kids know that if they don't like something, they should say it. If they're upset, they should say it too.
Even though her sister-in-law is so much older than Dundun, she will admit her mistakes and apologize to Dundun.
Why is she unwilling to admit that she was tricked, that she couldn't distinguish whether others were sincere or not?
Who can guarantee that they will never be deceived or will never make a mistake?
As long as you can recognize your mistakes and correct them in time, it's not a big deal. Thinking back now, her classmate had a pretty clear ulterior motive when he approached her.
Even when they go out together, she always pays for her meals or gives her gifts. She never receives anything in return; it's all just empty talk.
Indeed, many things are obscured by a single leaf. Now that I've figured it out and look back, things are much clearer.
Huang Qinqin suddenly realized that Xu Hongxia seemed to have lost her resentment; she now looked just like the first time she met her—cheerful and radiant.
Although I don't know why she suddenly had a change of heart, it's a good thing.
Dun Dun was so focused on the candy in his hand that he bumped into someone and fell down.
Dun Dun fell flat on his back and felt a little pain in his bottom, but since there was no one familiar in front of him, he didn't cry. He just sat there blankly.
When Huang Qinqin saw Dundun fall, she quickly ran over, picked him up, and asked anxiously, "Dundun, are you hurt?"
Huang Qinqin still lacks some experience. In general, in this situation, it's best to avoid eye contact with a child, otherwise...
Dundun had been holding back her tears, but when her aunt asked if she was in pain, her lips trembled and her eyes instantly welled up with tears. Then she couldn't hold back anymore and burst into tears.
"Waaaaah, waaaah, waaaah, it hurts!"
"Auntie, my bottom hurts so much~ Waaah!"
Huang Qinqin held Dundun and kept comforting him, but Dundun cried even louder. It was the first time Huang Qinqin had ever seen Dundun cry like this, and she was very anxious.
The person who bumped into Dundun was also flustered, repeatedly apologizing: "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to..."
Seeing that Huang Qinqin was too busy coaxing Dundun, Xu Hongxia was about to go up and talk to her when she saw the face of the person who bumped into Dundun, and her pupils involuntarily dilated.
He walked stiffly up to her and asked, "What's your name?"
Xu Fang didn't know why she asked this. Did she want her to lose money? She was very nervous. It was a rare opportunity for her to come to the city. She had saved up some money and cloth coupons to buy some cloth for her family.
If she had to pay compensation now, she wouldn't be able to buy it. She answered nervously, "My name is Xu Fang. Is the child alright? A fall shouldn't cause any problems."
Xu Fang!
Xu Hongxia was stunned. She had forgotten that she didn't know her second aunt's name, but she also had the surname Xu. Most importantly, she looked a lot like Grandma Xu!
Xu Hongxia gripped Xu Fang's arm tightly and cried anxiously to Huang Qinqin, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law! Come and see, she looks just like Grandma!"
Huang Qinqin had just calmed Dundun down when she heard Xu Hongxia's words. She immediately picked up Dundun and went over to look at Xu Fang's face.
After leaning closer, Huang Qinqin stared at Xu Fang with a very serious expression for a long time. Xu Hongxia waited nervously for Huang Qinqin to finish observing, wanting to see if she had made a mistake.
Huang Qinqin realized with embarrassment that she didn't seem to have met Grandma Xu before, and said awkwardly, "Hongxia, um, well, I don't think I know what Grandma looks like..."
Xu Hongxia: ......
Xu Hongxia was clearly speechless, so Huang Qinqin quickly tried to smooth things over: "I originally wanted to take a closer look to see if she resembled Dad, but I couldn't tell..."
"I didn't realize that~"
Dundun repeated Huang Qinqin's words like a broken record.
Xu Fang found them rather strange, and she couldn't quite understand what they were saying, which made her even more frightened.
He tentatively said, "Well, I see your child is alright, could you let me go? My home is far from the city, and if I don't go back soon, I won't make it home in time tonight."
"No way!" Xu Hongxia and Huang Qinqin said in unison.
Although they weren't sure if Xu Fang was their second aunt, they couldn't let go of this rare clue.
Huang Qinqin thought it would be better to just ask directly. According to her parents, her second aunt was already twenty-four years old when she eloped.
Second Aunt should have gotten married long ago, but Xu Weimin felt that after she got married, there would be no one to take care of their family. In those days, the bride price was generally not high, so it was delayed.
This is also one of the reasons why Xu Weiguo didn't question his second aunt's elopement too much. Not to mention in the countryside, even in the city, there aren't many people who are still unmarried at the age of twenty-four.
Huang Qinqin felt there was no need to waste any more time, so she asked directly, "You..."
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