"Did your grandparents die the year your eldest sister was born?" Li Wenxiu asked. "After your eldest sister was born, did your mother not have any children for five years? On the night of our wedding, Qiuxue was bullied by seven or eight thugs. Was it because of your eldest sister? And your whole family was targeted by your great-uncle's family. Was it because your eldest sister stole your great-uncle's great-grandson's jade pendant? Was Caixing's marriage arranged because your eldest sister offended your third aunt?"
Li Wenxiu saw all of this as proof that Song Yinhua had weak ties with her family and was a reincarnation of a jinx. The more she thought about it, the more accurate she felt the fortune telling was.
“My eldest cousin’s second daughter was born in the same year as my eldest sister. Why is it said that my eldest sister was the one who caused our grandparents’ deaths? Why can’t it be the second daughter who was the one who caused them…”
"Baogen, why are you talking about Erniu? What did Erniu do to offend you?" Song Erzhuang defended his relative, not wanting anyone to speak ill of his elder brother's family.
Qiao Guilan was very dissatisfied with Song Erzhuang's statement. "Why can't we say it? What did Baogen say wrong? Erniu and Yinhua were born in the same year. Your parents died shortly after Erniu was born. Why does your sister-in-law say that Yinhua killed your grandparents? Couldn't it be Erniu who killed them? Just because Yinhua is prettier than Erniu, does she have to slander Yinhua like this?"
"You women are so petty and vindictive. You still remember such trivial things!" Song Erzhuang knew he couldn't win an argument with Qiao Guilan, so he didn't bother with her and turned to leave.
"Are you going to your older brother's house again to play peacemaker?" Qiao Guilan grabbed him. The two of them had just had a fight in the house because of this. "You're not allowed to go. What business is it of yours between your older brother and San Hongyan? Who do you think you are? Their two families get along so well, do they need you to play peacemaker?"
Li Wenxiu, who was close to Tang Suxiang, began to criticize Qiao Guilan, saying, "Dad, my eldest uncle, and my third aunt are sisters. When my eldest uncle's family and my third aunt's family had a conflict, Dad kindly went to act as a peacemaker. I don't think there's anything wrong with that."
Song Baogen glanced at Li Wenxiu with displeasure, feeling increasingly disgusted with her. He realized that her heart was as ugly as her appearance. How come he hadn't noticed this before their marriage?
But to avoid arguing, he didn't argue with her.
Privately, he often told her to stay away from her aunt, but she just wouldn't listen. She would tell her aunt everything and listen to her aunt in everything.
"Wenxiu is right, look how understanding your daughter-in-law is!" Song Erzhuang said to Qiao Guilan before running off to his elder brother's house to act as a peacemaker.
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The temperature inside the space is consistently in the twenties.
Song Yinhua grows fruit trees, raises wild pigeons and fish fry, and grows rice and vegetables in her space.
The entire space was full of life.
The majestic black wolfhound was having a great time, digging holes in the ground, rushing into the stream to catch fish, and chasing birds around.
Song Yinhua picked a few fruits, washed them with the spiritual spring water, and left the space with Xiao Hei.
When the Madwoman was painting, it was as if there was a barrier around her, and she couldn't hear anything.
Song Yinhua didn't understand art, but when she saw the madwoman's paintings, she felt as if the paintings had a soul.
She placed a plate of fruit beside her and gave one to the wolfhound.
Little Black lay on the ground, eating the fruit with gusto.
The two people and their dog lived a peaceful and comfortable life.
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The Chinese New Year is almost here.
The village is filled with the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.
After receiving a call from the third girl at the convenience store, Qiao Guilan returned home dejectedly.
"Qiuxue said she won't be coming back for the Spring Festival this year; she's going to stay in the provincial capital to take care of Xiao Si'er."
The whole family was disappointed because the third daughter didn't come home for the New Year.
At this moment, Song Qiuxue is in Tangzhuang, calling Tang Su'e her godmother.
Old Tang had a large New Year's Eve dinner prepared, specially for Song Qiuxue, and it was all her favorite dishes.
Even the lucky star in the family doesn't get this treatment.
Wang Yunyun made an excuse that she wasn't feeling well and didn't come out for the family reunion dinner.
Old Tang went in himself to coax them.
"Yunyun, Grandpa knows you're jealous," Old Man Tang said kindly. "But you must believe that in Grandpa's heart, you will always be our Tang family's little lucky star, and Grandpa's most beloved granddaughter."
"You and Mom only have eyes for Qiu Xue, where is I!" Wang Yunyun said jealously. "Every time Song Qiu Xue comes to our house, you make me give up my room for her. Now Qiu Xue has become your little lucky star."
"Grandpa is doing all this for you." Old Tang patiently coaxed his granddaughter. "Our countryside is not like the city. If you can marry into a wealthy family in the city and enjoy a good life, you won't have to stay in this small rural place and live a hard life. Qiu Xue is studying in the provincial capital and knows many rich people there. We'll get on good terms with Qiu Xue and have her introduce you to a rich city man. Then you can stay in the city and be a wealthy lady."
“My mom told me about this, but Qiu Xue hasn’t agreed to introduce me to anyone yet.”
"After the New Year, have your mother tell Qiuxue that she'll take you to the provincial capital. I heard Caixing is also there."
Wang Yunyun cheered up a bit and hugged Old Man Tang's arm. "Grandpa, I can't bear to part with you. Whether I marry into the city or not doesn't matter to me. I just want to stay by your side."
"Grandpa is old and will die sooner or later. Before he dies, he must see you marry a rich city man and live the life of a wealthy lady, so that Song Yinhua can never compare to you in this lifetime."
"What does this have to do with Uncle Erzhuang's silver flowers?"
Old Tang looked as if he was lost in memories, his face full of resentment and anger.
“That Song Yinhua is a jinx, she’s destined to bring bad luck to her husbands, and she’ll only be able to make a living by selling herself. You’re different from her, you’re our family’s lucky star, you’re destined to marry a rich man in the city and become a wealthy wife!”
When Old Tang mentioned Song Yinhua, it was with hatred.
Wang Yunyun couldn't understand why, after she and Song Qiuxue went to the provincial capital to explain the wealthy city people, the conversation suddenly turned to Song Yinhua.
The beginning and the end don't make any sense.
"Grandpa, why do you hate Yinhua from Uncle Erzhuang's family so much?" Wang Yunyun asked.
“Let’s go out to eat,” Old Tang said, avoiding the question. “Today is Lunar New Year’s Eve, a time for family reunion dinner. You’re our family’s lucky star, so you can’t miss out on the meal. Without you, it’s not a reunion dinner. Hahaha.”
Tang Su'e kept putting food on Song Qiuxue's plate and warmly invited her to eat.
Zhou Qiaoyun, always eager to stir up trouble, said to Wang Yunyun, "Yunyun, look how much your mother treats Qiuxue. Anyone who didn't know better would think Qiuxue is her illegitimate daughter!"
Wang Yunyun said softly, but her words carried a hidden meaning: "I know whose daughter Qiu Xue is, but she's definitely not my mother's daughter."
Old Tang smiled and served Wang Yunyun some food, "Come on, my dear granddaughter, Grandpa will cut you a chicken leg."
A sumptuous reunion dinner was laid out on the table. Old Man Tang and Tang Su'e kept piling food into Wang Yunyun and Song Qiuxue's bowls. No other grandchildren could compare to the two of them.
Zhou Qiaoyun's youngest son, Xiaofei, loves braised pork. He reached for his chopsticks, but Wang Yunyun brought the whole plate over, saying, "I love braised pork the most, Sister Qiuxue, would you like a piece?"
Song Qiuxue handed over the bowl, saying, "Thank you, Yunyun."
Old Man Tang and Tang Su'e smiled happily when they saw that the two sisters got along well.
Zhou Qiaoyun's face darkened considerably. "Dafei and Xiaofei, see how much your grandfather favors your sixth aunt's Yunyun and your second uncle's Qiuxue? Now you know who your closest relatives are!"
Tang Youliang rebuked Zhou Qiaoyun with dissatisfaction, "Why are you saying these things to the two children?"
The Tang family is probably the only family in the whole village that can afford such a lavish reunion dinner.
Song Qiuxue took a small bite of the fragrant braised pork, and after chewing a couple of times, she suddenly gagged. She quickly covered her mouth and ran out.
"Qiuxue, what's wrong?" Tang Su'e hurriedly chased after her.
Zhou Qiaoyun joked sarcastically, "Could she be pregnant? I wonder who the father is!"
Old Tang angrily shouted, "Shut your stinking mouth! If you're not going to eat, get out!"
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