Sure enough, after Da Shi took Fang's mother back, he saw Fang Yi's sister-in-law with a stern face, indirectly criticizing the dog she kept.
"I've never been home, and now that I'm thinking of coming back, I realize I have a home."
Even someone as easygoing as Da Shi knew what she meant, and he forced back his anger as he stepped forward, saying, "My sister-in-law is at home."
Sister-in-law Fang glanced at the things on Da Shi's body and on the ground, and her sullen face immediately lit up with a smile. "Oh, it's Mother and Brother-in-law! Come in and sit down."
He went forward and carried the things on the ground into the house, his mouth agape as he touched the patterns on the fabric.
“Brother-in-law, you’re here. Why did you bring so much stuff? Please sit down. I’ll make you something to eat.”
Da Shi smiled and declined, "No need, sister-in-law. I have to go back now; the family needs the carriage."
Sister-in-law Fang didn't insist on keeping him, but told him to wait a moment. She went inside and took out some pickled vegetables she had prepared. "Brother-in-law, take these pickled vegetables back and try them. They're good for your appetite."
Da Shi didn't refuse, and left after saying goodbye to Fang's mother.
Sister-in-law Fang looked at the fabrics and then at the beaded flowers, then moved them all into her room and locked the food in the kitchen.
Divide the snacks into several portions, take out two bolts of cotton cloth, and look at Fang's mother with a smile, "Mother, we can't possibly eat or use all this stuff. Would it be alright if I took some to my parents' house?"
Fang's mother put down what she had been watching her daughter-in-law fuss over. These things from the Su family were originally meant to appease her, so naturally she had no objections.
He took out a gold hairpin he was carrying and handed it to her, saying, "This is what your sister bought for you. She said it suits you and asked me to bring it back for you."
Sister-in-law Fang's eyes widened when she saw the gold hairpin. "Wow, it's so heavy! It must be pure gold!"
"Sister, you're too kind. Mother, why don't you stay a few more days? It wouldn't be too late once my pregnancy is more stable."
Fang's mother said calmly, "I'm back now that I'm settled."
Fang's sister-in-law didn't mind, casually replied, and walked to the bronze mirror, putting the gold hairpin in her hair. "It really suits me. My sister has good taste."
The children came back from playing outside and saw the snacks on the table, so they scrambled to grab them. "These are delicious! Mom, when can we go visit Auntie's house?"
"We'll go after your aunt gives birth. Don't finish the snacks, we'll go to your maternal grandparents' house later."
Fang's mother went inside to change her clothes, then left with her basket. Since she wasn't home, no one would be weeding the yard.
Su Wan stayed at the Guan family's house for a while, paying her respects every day and humbly seeking their advice. Only then did Madam Guan reluctantly teach her some ways of dealing with people and situations.
During this time, Guan Mei kept looking for a badger, but Guan Chang always rebuked her, and they officially separated.
Guan Chang and Su Wan had just moved next door to the Su family's house, and the Su family went to celebrate the housewarming. The Guan family's third branch was starting to get back on track.
Since they had become partners, Liu Huan no longer hid anything from Guan Chang. The two of them jointly built a workshop that produced various chili products.
Chili powder, pickled chili, dried chili.
The bamboo tubes and porcelain bottles were all printed with the name "Su Family Chili," and they were all sold all over the country.
In no time, the reputation of Su Family Spicy Food spread far and wide.
As autumn fades and winter approaches, the cold wind howls after the changing seasons, and Chunhuilou's business becomes even more booming.
Students like to eat at Chunhuilou after school. Chunhuilou has expanded by half, and the adjacent building has also been bought and connected.
It's warm and cozy inside, and many poor kids love to come here. They just order something and sit there all day, saving a lot of money on charcoal.
Fang Yi's belly gradually grew bigger, and good news also came from Su Wan: she was two months pregnant.
The eldest and second eldest brothers of the Guan family both had daughters and no sons, so when Madam Guan heard this, she sent a nanny over with a lot of tonics.
She also brought a doctor with her. After the doctor took her pulse, he went back and saw that it was a boy. Madam Guan even came to check on her every few days.
Looking at the tonics and children's items on the table, Su's mother's eyes almost overflowed with laughter: "Your mother-in-law is so thoughtful, I haven't even prepared these things yet."
"There are too many of these things, I don't need any of them." Su Wan's pregnancy didn't take much of a toll on her, and she's gained a lot of weight.
But thinking about what Madam Guan had just said made her feel uneasy. Liu Huan, being observant, immediately noticed Su Wan's discomfort and asked, "Sister, did Madam Guan say something?"
Su's mother looked at her, puzzled. Su then said with a sad expression, "My mother-in-law said that I am pregnant and cannot serve my husband. She should arrange for him to take a concubine."
Su's mother looked displeased. "What does she mean by this? You've only been married a short time, and she's already thinking about stuffing people into the house. It's really outrageous."
As Su Wan thought about it, she wiped away her tears. She and her husband treated each other with respect and had a loving relationship. She didn't want a third person to interfere.
"Sister, don't overthink it. Your husband isn't that kind of person. Just tell him what Madam Guan said tonight, and the two of you can talk it out."
Su's mother agreed, "That's right, don't be so anxious. Your son-in-law won't listen to her."
Sure enough, Su Wan told Guan Chang about it that night. Guan Chang looked serious and took her hand earnestly, saying, "My wife, you have borne children for me and worked so hard. How can I go to someone else because of this?"
"I am not greedy, otherwise I would not have waited until now to get married. I do not want concubines, I just want the two of us to live a peaceful life."
"Just the two of us and the child."
Su Wan was deeply moved by what he said. That night she had a dream in which she married a mentally challenged man and suffered beatings and humiliation every day.
She died during childbirth, along with her unborn child. Just imagining that scene is so real; it terrified her so much that she couldn't sleep all night.
She only felt at ease when she saw her pregnant belly and her gentle husband beside her in the morning.
No, dreams are always the opposite of reality. I will definitely live a good life.
Winter passed quickly, and the Su family spent a New Year in the county without Su Wan.
The year turned around, and Liu Huan was eleven years old, having grown a little taller. Shi Tou, who was sixteen, had grown very quickly and was probably over 1.8 meters tall.
In May, as the weather warms up, Liu Huan's birthday arrives.
Liu Huan got up early, put on the fairy dress she had specially made, and was the first to run into Su Yi's room.
"Stone, am I beautiful?"
Liu Huan spun around on the spot, then squatted down like a princess, tilting her head to look at Su Yi for praise.
Seeing the smiling girl, Su Yi gently curled the corners of his lips and said, "You're very pretty, you're the prettiest."
Liu Huan was satisfied, then leaned closer and said mysteriously, "Have you forgotten something?"
Su Yi pretended not to know and shook his head: "What is it? Nothing important happened today?"
Liu Huan was very patient. "Why don't you think about it again? I think you've forgotten."
"No, I have a very good memory."
Liu Huan was furious. "Fine, fine, you stinky rock, that's it then."
After saying that, he turned around, his cheeks puffed up like a frog's.
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