The little ones were surprised to see their uncle being hit by their mother. After a long while, the youngest child asked, "Uncle, so my mother hits you too? Does it hurt?"
In fact, Ning Huan didn't hit hard, so Ning Liang only felt a slight pain in his body.
But when the four little ones asked him that, he lost face and angrily went back to his room.
Pang pulled Ning Huan back into the house, her tone somewhat reproachful: "Your brother is just a bit sharp-tongued. You could have just talked to him and scolded him, but why did you have to hit him like that and make such a scene?"
Ning Huan said, "Mother, Ning Liang is not a child anymore. I know you and Father spoil him, but a man should have some responsibility. Otherwise, how will he settle down and start a family? Does he expect to rely on his future wife to do so?"
Hearing this, Madam Pang was stunned. Ning Huan was right. Over the years, she and her husband had indeed doted on their two sons. Ning Huan, as the eldest daughter, had gotten married, and their eldest son had also married and started his own family at a young age.
Therefore, they doted on their unmarried youngest son, Ningliang. This made Ningliang dependent on his parents for everything and unable to support the family.
Thinking of this, she sighed and said softly, "Huanhuan, you're right. We'll do it your way. Ningliang can also get some experience while he stays at your house."
After returning to his room, Ning Liang was also thinking about what Ning Huan had just said. She was right. Although he was pampered by his parents, he also wanted to become a responsible man.
Since Ning Huan said she would take him to town, he would take this opportunity to see what kind of person he should become.
In the afternoon, Ning Huan wanted to give the little ones a bath, but her hands were injured and she couldn't get them wet, so she asked Pang Shi to help her wash them clean.
Da Bao's foot was injured, so he only wiped his body with a damp cloth.
He still looked a little unhappy, so Ning Huan patted his little head to comfort him, saying, "Once your injury heals, Mommy will give you a proper bath."
Ning Liang listened to Pang's advice and took a clean, damp cloth to wipe Zhou Jing'an's body.
The two were somewhat embarrassed and didn't know what to say. Seeing the bruises on Ning Liang's body, Zhou Jing'an asked, "Did Ning Huan hit you this morning?"
Ning Liang: "..."
Zhou Jing'an, oblivious to the change in Ning Liang's expression, continued, "Actually, what your sister said isn't wrong. Although she's not exactly a good person, we're men after all. We can't compare ourselves to women."
Ningliang nodded: "Brother-in-law is indeed brother-in-law, he hit the nail on the head right away. I won't stoop to the level of someone like my sister."
Then he continued, "Actually, I've thought about it today, and what she said isn't wrong. So I plan to go to town with her to see if I can find some work. Being a responsible man won't be a problem for me."
Zhou Jing'an nodded and replied, "That's good."
After Ning Liang left, Zhou Jing'an reflected on their conversation and felt a strange sense of kinship. He realized he had never spoken to Zhou Dasheng and Zhou Yan like that before.
They had never said such things to themselves.
There was never even a case like Ning Huan, who chased after her younger brother, beating him while patiently teaching him.
Thinking of this, he gave a bitter smile.
After a long day of work, Ning Huan and Pang Shi finally cleaned up the house.
The four little dumplings were also fair-skinned and smelled delicious. After changing into their new clothes, they looked even cleaner and cuter.
So when the village chief brought everyone from the village to visit Zhou Jing'an, they were very surprised to see that the yard was very clean and tidy, and that the four little dumplings that used to be dirty were now clean and cute.
"Oh my god, I never really liked the four little ones from Jing'an's family before, their faces were always covered in dirt and their clothes were always filthy. But today they're all so clean and cute!"
"Yes, these four little dumplings look so pretty now, and they smell so good and are so cute."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Erbao and Xiao Sanbao politely bowed and greeted everyone.
This made many villagers even more fond of the four little dumplings.
The village chief and the others went to Zhou Jing'an's house. In the past two days, Ning Huan had given Zhou Jing'an the medicine prescribed by Si Mo, and his health had improved, with his face starting to look healthier.
The village chief said with relief, "Jing'an, I'm relieved to see that your health is starting to improve."
Zhou Jing'an politely thanked the village chief: "Thank you for your concern, village chief."
Then some villagers followed up, showing concern for Zhou Jing'an and asking him some questions.
Ning Huan brought over some freshly brewed tea and fruit for everyone, greeted them, and then went back to her room to take care of Da Bao.
She had just stepped out when she heard a sound coming from the courtyard.
Then, Zhou's mother, Yao, arrived with Zhou Dasheng's family and Zhou Yan, calling out, "I've come to see my own son, why didn't anyone come to greet me! Where is the third son's wife!"
Ning Huan frowned and walked out, only to hear Zhou Yan also shouting, "Where is she? Sister-in-law!"
Knowing that the visitors meant no harm, she asked, "Why are you here?"
Zhou Yan shrieked, "What are you saying? My third brother's health has improved, so of course we, as his family, should come to see him!"
Madam Liu chimed in, "That's right, sister-in-law, we've come to visit our third brother."
As they talked, the group headed towards Zhou Jing'an's house. Zhou Xiaofang didn't follow them in; instead, he played by himself in the courtyard.
The two children, Xiao Erbao, Xiao Sanbao, and Xiao Sibao, really disliked Zhou Xiaofang. After what happened last time, they all decided that they would never play with Zhou Xiaofang again.
To everyone's surprise, Zhou Xiaofang took the initiative to approach them and said, "Why don't you guys play with me?"
The little trio blurted out, "We won't play with you! Who knows if you'll lie and say we bullied you again!"
Little Erbao chimed in, "We're not playing with you anymore, you'd better go away!"
But Zhou Xiaofang wasn't angry. Instead, he said smugly, "You want me to go far away? No way. Not only will I not go far away, but you'll all have to stay with me every day like before."
Xiao Sibao retorted, "You wish! We don't even live together, so why should we be with you every day?"
Zhou Xiaofang said with a smile, "You don't know yet, do you? Grandma, Mom, and Dad discussed bringing your family back to live with us. That way, we'll be back to our old life."
Then his expression suddenly changed, and he said fiercely, "I'm warning you, when you come back, don't even think about stealing the good things in the house. Not only can you not steal them, you also have to give me your own food!"
"Moreover, you all have to give me your new clothes, and I'll give you the ones I don't have!"
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