Since his sister had already spoken, Jiang Yi had no choice but to invite the person into the house no matter how reluctant he was.
Aunt Liu came to Jiang Li's bedside carrying a basket. She looked at the two sleeping babies with a loving face and couldn't help but praise them a few words.
"These two children have full foreheads and delicate features. They are so good-looking, just like you!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Aunt Six."
Which mother wouldn’t be happy when someone praises her child?
Although he was not familiar with Aunt Liu, she was quite capable and Jiang Li did not dislike her.
Aunt Six chatted with her for a while, then got to the point: "Jiang Li, I heard you're a good painter. Did you paint Old Lady Liu's portrait? Is that true?"
Painting a portrait is not cheap, and although Aunt Liu has no other choice, she still has to confirm it again and again.
"Aunt Liu, I drew this!"
Jiang Li admitted it without any hesitation. Aunt Liu stared into her eyes for a long time before she made up her mind to speak.
"My old lady is dying, and I'd like you to come and draw her portrait."
"My sister has to take care of the kids and is too busy to go out right now!"
Before Jiang Li could answer, Jiang Yi, who felt sorry for his sister, spoke up and refused on her behalf.
"I'm not looking for your sister for nothing. I'll give her whatever she offers!"
If Jiang Li agreed readily, Aunt Liu would still feel uneasy. But after Jiang Yi's rebuttal, Aunt Liu insisted on her.
This is the bad nature of human beings. When things go too smoothly, they always feel that there is something fishy about them. Only when they are rejected do they realize that this is the last straw.
The old lady's condition was so severe that she couldn't eat today. She defecated and urinated on the bed and her face was extremely pale.
Even if I don't go tonight, I still have to go in two or three days.
In this situation, if we don’t paint a portrait of the old man and hang it up, there will be no peace of mind when we bury him in the mountains.
"Sixth Aunt, do you want it today?"
Jiang Li was in a dilemma. The eldest brother's condition was not stable yet. If she went to have the portrait done and the eldest brother suddenly had a fever again, Jiang Yi, a child, would definitely not be able to handle it.
"It has to be done today. If you delay, it will be too late. You don't know the old lady in my family. She refused to eat or drink and even had poop on herself today. Do you think it can be delayed in this situation?"
Jiang Li nodded to show her understanding. It was indeed not convenient for her to go out now, but the old lady from Aunt Six's family was also unable to go out in this situation, so there was a conflict.
"Nao Nao had a high fever last night, and my sister can't leave right now. If you really need my sister's help, I hope I can carry the person over here."
Jiang Yi is already 14 years old. He has always been smart and knows how to speak and act in moderation.
What Jiang Yi said was exactly what Jiang Li was thinking, but some words have different meanings when you say them yourself and when you say them to others.
Jiang Yi is still a child, and if he says this, people will think he is considerate of his sister.
If Jiang Li spoke like this, someone who didn't know any better might think she was showing off.
Jiang Li's reputation in the village was already bad. If his reputation was further ruined by rumors, he would have a hard time taking a single step forward in Jiangjia Village.
Nao Nao, who was only a dozen days old, seemed to understand his uncle's words. He kicked his little feet non-stop and cried and screamed in frustration. Jiang Li touched his forehead and found it was still slightly warm. It turned out that his condition had relapsed.
"Sixth Aunt, look at this child..."
Jiang Li picked up Nao Nao and comforted her softly. Jiang Yi took the initiative to get a basin of cold water. He skillfully wrung out the towel and handed it to his sister.
Jiang Li wiped Nao Nao's body and applied a mask on his forehead. Aunt Liu looked at him again and again. Nao Nao's cheeks were red, which was indeed a little abnormal.
Jiang Li was already in confinement and couldn't be exposed to the wind, and her child was sick and couldn't be left alone. If Aunt Liu really wanted her to paint a portrait, she would have to bring the old lady over.
Aunt Liu hesitated for a long time, and finally made a decision by slapping her thigh.
"I'll call someone to bring the old lady over here!"
"Sixth Aunt, I'm really sorry for putting you in a difficult position."
Jiang Li was very good at talking. Aunt Liu was originally feeling uncomfortable, but seeing that she was in such a state of panic and yet was willing to understand her, Aunt Liu nodded and her expression eased a lot.
Aunt Liu went home, and Jiang Li continued to take care of Nao Nao.
However, Zhang Yuhua made a wasted trip yesterday afternoon and was driven out by the villagers.
She was so proud and arrogant that she couldn't swallow this humiliation. She got angry as soon as she got home.
Unexpectedly, her daughter Song Jialin had an even worse temper than her. Zhang Yuhua just broke a cup, and Song Jialin directly smashed the teapot to pieces. She smashed the vase and even overturned the newly bought coffee table at home.
Zhang Yuhua was frightened and immediately hugged her tightly.
"Jia Lin, Jia Lin, Mom won't lose her temper anymore, so don't be angry either."
The frantic Song Jialin twisted her body and struggled desperately to break free from Zhang Yuhua's restraints.
Zhang Yuhua was too strong and forcibly dragged her into the room and held her down.
Zhang Yuhua hugged Song Jialin for a long time before her emotions calmed down.
Song Jialin has had epilepsy since she was a child. She doesn't usually have seizures, but if things don't go her way, she'll become furious and have an attack.
At this time, Song Jialin can hardly control her behavior and will become a terrifying crazy woman.
However, her disease is rather strange. She usually doesn't flare up outside. She just likes to go home, close the door and go crazy.
Zhang Yuhua usually didn't dare to show her a bad face at home, but she was so angry just now that she couldn't control herself and smashed a cup.
In fact, she regretted it right after she fell, especially when she saw her daughter going crazy, she regretted it even more.
Now that both of them had calmed down, she dared to speak cautiously.
"Jia Lin, I'm sorry for you. I'm useless. I didn't bring Jiang Li's child back."
"Why don't you just die if you're so useless? Are you still wasting food by living in this world?"
Outsiders see Song Jialin as gentle and virtuous, and she smiles kindly to everyone.
Only in her own home would she reveal her true colors, speaking harshly and becoming ill when angry.
Zhang Yuhua was often so angry with her that she was half dead, but she didn't dare to get angry with her and could only endure it again and again.
Especially during this period, since Song Jialin knew that Jiang Li was pregnant, she has not left the house for half a year in order to complete the play.
She was already feeling anxious, just waiting for Zhang Yuhua to bring Jiang Li's child over. She took the child to find Shen Changan.
What happened? Zhang Yuhua, who was more trouble than help, failed to convince Jiang Li after just one visit.
She had been asked to bring some things and money with her when she went out. Even if Jiang Li was reluctant to leave her child, she would compromise for the sake of food and money.
Now Zhang Yuhua has not only failed to accomplish her mission but has also been driven out by the people of Jiangjia Village. It will not be so easy for her to come again in the future!
If Jiang Li and Shen Changan meet, what will happen to Song Jialin in the future?
Shen Changan is the man she has her eyes on. Even if he has slept with other women, she will do everything she can to get him!
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