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Lu Mei's words showed her high emotional intelligence, and both her father-in-law and mother-in-law were satisfied.
The little girl Qingli is very capable, but capable children tend to go out. Since she started junior high school, she has spent less and less time with them. Her mother is worried about her child being away, and the old couple are always concerned about her.
Li Jinhua said to her daughter-in-law sincerely, "That's great! She's lucky to have a sister-in-law like you. Thank you, too."
Lü Mei waved her hands hurriedly, "Look at what Mom said. We've received so much help from Qingli. It's only right that she sends us some game." Afraid that more women would come back early to cook, she said, "Mom, we can't leave this dish out any longer. It won't get cold and smell fishy. I'll cover it and let Feng Kai serve it."
Li Jinhua, obedient and responsive, replied, "That's right. Let's go back first then."
Xu Nian watched a big drama of confrontation between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. When it was over, she followed her mother's instructions and got up to send her grandparents out.
When she came back, she gave her mother a thumbs-up in admiration, "Mom, you've finally figured out the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. That's amazing!"
Lv Mei found her expression amusing. "How can this be called a mother-in-law-daughter-in-law relationship? This is a favor. In our countryside, favors are more important than money. Remember, if you can solve a problem with money, don't bother with favors."
Xu Nian nodded repeatedly after listening to this. In the past, her adoptive parents also liked to guide her and her adoptive brother through things. She knew that this was all for their own good.
The meal had not been cooked yet, but since it was rare to have good food today, Xu's mother decided to make some dry rice. When Xu Nian heard her mother say that, she thought that she was finally going to make rice. However, when the rice was steamed, she found out that it was not the dry rice as it should be. There were potatoes and sweet potatoes mixed in the rice, and it was too watery.
But Xu Nian didn't dare to dislike it. This was the first dry meal she had eaten at home since she came. When the afternoon bell rang, the meal was ready.
Xu Nian helped to serve the meal, went out of the house to get the dishes warm in the pot, and then went to the water well to wash her hands, but she saw that her third brother was still occupying the seat.
Seeing Xu Nian coming over, he moved his body to make room for him.
Xu Nian yawned and laughed at him, "Brother, inner beauty is the real beauty, appearance is not important."
Xu Fengcheng felt that she had something else in mind and squinted at her. "I, your brother, am beautiful both inside and out. I just like to be clean. I should have asked you to pluck and cut the pigs."
"Tsk, I didn't say anything." Xu Nian left after washing, but halfway through she looked back and saw her brother was still washing. She couldn't help but sigh at the greatness of love. His third brother didn't like cleanliness so much before. Although the well water was not cold, he took too long to wash.
Just as she was thinking about it, the door was pushed open and the Xu family came back in the afternoon. The two sisters-in-law went straight to the kitchen, and her father and the eldest and second brothers washed their hands much faster than usual. Only her little nephews didn't know what was going on, so they surrounded her with innocent and cute eyes and laughed.
Xu Nian washed the three children's hands thoroughly before leading them into the house. However, her hands were empty once they entered. Tietou and Tiedan were especially clamoring for meat. Even the little Bing'er, who couldn't speak clearly, knew "eat meat, eat meat."
During the meal, Xu Nian witnessed the power of meat. There was less talking at the table and everyone just focused on eating. Fortunately, she had the foresight to move some of the dishes away in advance, otherwise, all she would have left for Xu Hongqi would have been soup.
Her mother still had some time to tell her father about the meat distribution that she had discussed with her mother-in-law today. When the two sisters-in-law heard that there was still meat, their eyes lit up even more. They looked at each other with tacit understanding and felt from the bottom of their hearts that there was hope for their lives after marrying into the Xu family.
Xu Nian had already eaten some while the food was cooking, and couldn't resist the temptation to sneak in a little more while the rice was steaming. Now he wasn't really hungry, just sleepy. He only subconsciously listened to Xu's mother's arrangements for the remaining meat...
"Have Fengcheng go to Le'er's house this afternoon and send a chicken and some pork to the eldest daughter's house. The remaining salt and smoked food will be eaten during the New Year. This year will definitely be a good harvest."
Xu Nian was so sleepy after dinner that he had to leave in the afternoon and it was not safe at night, so he left the table and went back to his room to lie down.
She was about to fall asleep, but she vaguely heard Xu's mother's instructions to her third brother. She forced herself to sit up and took out the snow flake cream that was originally intended for her mother from her schoolbag. Her eldest sister had given her a pen last time, so she had to give something back. As for her mother's share, she would definitely give it to her next time.
When Xu Fengcheng separated from his mother and was about to leave, Xu Nian took the opportunity to run over and hand him the snowflake frost. After giving it to him, he was about to go back to catch up on his sleep, but he was stopped and questioned before leaving.
"Niannian, do all girls like vanishing cream?"
Xu Nian was still sleepy, and his brain was a little slow to react. "I like it, but it's a little expensive." After saying that, he rubbed his eyes and reacted with a meaningful smile. "But it's expensive for a reason. Girls like it very much. If I can receive a bottle of vanishing cream, I will definitely be happy."
Xu Fengcheng always felt that his sister knew something, and when her mother was about to leave, she seemed to want to say something but held back. He looked at Xu Nian suspiciously and said, "Are you..."
Xu Nian blinked several times and asked deliberately, "Is it something?"
"nothing."
Xu Nian took two steps away from her brother, waved her hand, and said with a sly smile, "Before falling in love, you don't know what love is, and after falling in love, you don't know what face is. Boy, you are still too thin-skinned!" After that, she ran away.
Xu Fengcheng took a breath. It was so obvious, what else was there for him to not understand? Then he thought of the girl in his heart and couldn't help but smile. He looked at the vanishing cream in his hand and thought about buying it when he got home.
Xu Nian woke up before Xu Fengcheng came back. It gets dark early in winter, so she packed up and called Xu Fengkai, and the three of them had to hurry back to the county.
Passing by the field, Xu Nian waved to his family who were working in the fields, then looked at his three little ones playing with other children in the field. After thinking for a moment, he took out a dime from his pocket and walked over.
"Tietou, auntie hasn't said happy birthday to you yet. Happy birthday! Auntie wishes you grow taller and more handsome." She handed the money to him and said, "Here's a dime. When the peddler comes, you can buy some candy with it. Remember to give some to your younger brothers and sisters."
Ten cents was not a small amount for a child. Tietou had learned arithmetic from her during the summer vacation and knew that ten cents could buy ten pieces of malt candy. So he was very happy, especially when the other children around were watching. He felt very proud and immediately hugged Xu Nian and kissed her. "Thank you, auntie. I will buy some for my younger brother and sister as well, and save one for you too."
Xu Nian felt that human cubs were truly magical creatures. Her heart was about to melt. She kissed his little face, hugged the three of them, then waved goodbye and walked towards her two brothers not far away.
She skipped over to the group and waved her hand imposingly, saying, "Make way."
Xu Fengcheng laughed at her as they walked, "Even if you give Tietou money, it won't reach him. My sister-in-law won't allow him to take the money."
Xu Nian bit his finger, "No way, it's only ten cents, and they had to spend it on the three of them."
Xu Fengkai was reluctant to talk to Xu Fengcheng in detail, so he said ambiguously, "Maybe."
They hurried to drive away. Behind them, Mrs. Xu did walk towards her son according to her brother-in-law's idea. When she knew that Xu Nian had given her a dime, she was very satisfied. She felt that studying was indeed a good thing and she was much more sensible than before. She wanted to put it in her pocket.
This was normal. They had already had such a good lunch, so why didn't they count it as a birthday? If you count back a few years, they were born into a wealthy family. She had thought of reasons to convince herself, but when three pairs of bright eyes stared at her, she felt that the dime was a bit hot. Seeing her eldest son's pitiful look, her heart softened. In the end, she didn't take the dime, but she did remind him, "Don't spend it carelessly."
She is so distressed!
Xu Nian Ke didn't know about this. She had just gotten off the donkey cart and was now rubbing her butt. No wonder people say that if you want to get rich, you must first build roads. Look at the big dirt road in their village. Who has money and is willing to come here to suffer?
Her body ached, and her brother threatened her in her ears, "Xu Nian, don't tell my family about my situation yet, or I won't have any pocket money for you."
Xu Nian: "..." Could she say that she had spread the news to their mother? She could promise not to tell anyone about it in the future, but she couldn't control her mother's mouth.
Xu Fengcheng was suspicious, "You haven't said it yet?"
Xu Nian said in a high voice, feeling guilty. "No way, don't blame me. I still have to deliver food to Brother Hongqi. Let's go."
After the person ran away, Xu Fengcheng touched his chin and felt that he was thinking too much. How could his sister have such a big mouth? Otherwise, how could he be so good at his job? It was all because of her tight-lipped nature.
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Xu Nian ran back to the dormitory and opened the door breathlessly. Her two best friends had not arrived yet, and it was boring for her to stay there. She took out her elder brother's big lunch box from her pocket, put some meat and vegetables into her own lunch box, and waited to let her two friends taste it. She looked at the clean bed on her side, which was obviously cleaned carefully.
She covered the rest. Xu Hongqi told her that he would be working in a small yard in the suburbs of the county for two days over the weekend. She thought about it, packed up and went to find him.
When Xu Nian arrived, she looked around and saw that the entrance to the courtyard was no different from usual, so she knocked on the door and called for help.
When Xu Hongqi heard the familiar voice, he thought he was hallucinating for a moment. He tilted his head back, closed his eyes and relaxed for a moment.
The knocking on the door intensified again. He stood up suddenly and walked to the gate of the courtyard. He opened the gate with surprise and confusion, "Why are you here? Are you tired? Take a rest quickly."
He even asked if she was tired, and Xu Nian of course said yes. She was a professional at boasting, "I am tired. That dirt road is so bumpy every time that it makes me want to die."
Xu Hongqi bolted the door. When he heard her words, his face softened but his voice was solemn, "Don't talk about life or death."
Xu Nian didn't argue with him and said with a smile, "Xu Hongqi, you're in for a treat." He shook the cloth bag in his hand and said, "I brought you some meat. It's delicious."
Xu Hongqi's expression was almost gentle as he took it from her hand and said, "Hurry into the house, it's cold outside."
Because they both agreed not to eat savory food where they slept, they went to the workshop, and it felt much warmer once they entered the house.
Xu Hongqi was worried that his hands would be too cold and stiff to work, so he lit a stove. Although the stove looked old and worn, it functioned well and kept the room warm. However, when Xu Nian's eyes moved to the large table, he was a little puzzled. Why were the parts different from the ones he had a while ago?
She casually asked, "Brother Hongqi, didn't you make a radio? Why does it have fan blades?"
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