Chapter 32: New House Beam Raising, Going Up the Mountain to Learn from a Master
Li Qiwen's departure made everyone in the Li family hate Zheng Dahua very much, but now it is a new era and it is impossible to drive her back to her parents' home.
She had no choice but to live at home, after all, she was Li Qiwen's mother.
In a blink of an eye, it was the day for Li Baojun to report to the county town.
The things at home were almost packed up, but Li Baojun kept his eldest son.
Because he also wanted his son to learn more skills, since his brother-in-law had connections, he was willing to do it.
Lin Qiujuan was a wife who listened to her husband. Since Baojun had said so, she had no objection. However, she couldn't bear to leave her son, as they wouldn't see each other for many years.
"Don't worry, I'm at home. I'll take them up the mountain after the roof beams are put up." Su Zhongguo assured his brother-in-law, patting him who was a little worried and reluctant.
"Well, I'm not worried with you and sister at home." Li Baojun touched his son's head, squatted down, and their eyes were level.
"You must listen to your uncle and learn your skills well. When you have learned enough, your father will come back to pick you up."
He asked his son, and his son was willing, so he let the person stay.
If he expressed any displeasure, he, as his father, would not force him.
"Don't worry, Dad. I will definitely defeat you when I come back." Li Peng didn't know the hardships in the mountains yet. At this time, he only remembered that there was a powerful master in the mountains who taught him martial arts. He would be able to fight against a hundred people alone like the people in the comic books in the future.
Well, children have very rich imaginations.
"You little brat." He was being so pretentious, but his son just wanted to defeat him. He was such a failure as a father.
"Okay, stop teasing the kids. Hurry up and leave, otherwise you will miss the bus." Seeing that her son was reluctant to leave, Li's mother immediately started to drive him away.
The main reason is that she also understands that the people living in the back mountain are extraordinary, so it would be good to learn some skills from them.
The grandson has this good fortune thanks to his uncle, otherwise a family like theirs would not dare to dream of such a good thing.
"Mom." Li Baojun's old face flushed, but he refused to admit that he was reluctant to leave his son. "When you and Dad are free, go over and get acquainted with the family. This is the home my brother-in-law found."
Father Li, who was still smoking a pipe, raised his eyelids and glanced at his son. "Alright, you don't need to worry about the family. It's better for you to be well in the city. Let's go. Don't miss the time."
Well, now he is disliked by his father again.
Su Zhongguo held his daughter in his arms and looked at Li Baojun acting pretentiously with a joking look on his face. It was really rare to see this.
It was already a good day, so this time, Su Zhongguo didn't need to help deliver the things. Anyway, there weren't many things, so the couple could just bring a child and come.
But when I was leaving, Uncle Li came over.
"Baojun is still at home. It's just right. I want to tell you something."
No one expected Uncle Li's appearance, but Li Baojun had a feeling.
He probably knew what his uncle wanted to say to him.
"Uncle." He called out, then looked at his uncle and smiled, "Don't worry, I've got it all in mind. I'll find a house for Yan'er when things are stable over there."
Uncle Li smiled when he heard what he said. "Okay, I trust you to do the job." Then he took out a wad of money from his pocket and said, "Here are five hundred yuan. Take it and use it. If it's not enough, come back and get more."
Li Baojun was naturally not polite. If he didn't accept it, his uncle would think that he was unwilling to help. Besides, he would get the letter when he returned this time, and there would be no problem buying the house.
"Okay, then I'll keep it for now. When I find a suitable one, I'll choose it for Yan'er. Then I'll come back and ask you to come and see it."
Seeing him accept the money, Uncle Li was relieved. "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Just like that, Li Baojun went to work in the county town before Su Zhongguo's new house had even been completed.
Everyone was somewhat uncomfortable with the lack of people at home. At first, Li's mother would subconsciously go outside her son's room to call for help and ask them to get up and eat.
But after she shouted out loud, she realized that her son, daughter-in-law and grandson had gone to the city. She shook her head and went back.
Seeing her parents like this, Li Guixiang felt very uncomfortable.
In order to prevent her mother from worrying about her brother's family, she had to leave her daughter to her.
And she, of course, went to help at the new house.
Su Jiani was very happy that her grandmother took her with her, because her grandmother liked to take her out for a walk and listen to the gossip of the villagers. Life was so good.
Such happiness made her forget what happened in her previous life from time to time.
"Oh, you brought Jiani here again today! Come, let me see the little girl. She is such a lucky baby." An aunt who was the same age as Li's mother saw Li's mother coming over with the child, and immediately moved her butt to make room for Li's mother to sit.
"Be gentler. Last time you pinched her face and it turned red. Guixiang scolded me when I got home. If someone didn't know, they would think I was abusing the little girl." Mother Li joked with a smile.
Su Jiani's inner voice also rang out, "That's right, it hurts so much. If I didn't know you didn't mean any harm, I would have thought you pinched me on purpose."
Unfortunately, no one can hear it.
"No, I didn't use much force." The aunt also looked embarrassed, "Maybe my hands are too rough and Jiani is too tender." But this time she didn't do it.
After Li's mother sat down, she just lifted the quilt and took a look. Seeing her eyes rolling around, she shouted happily and then put it down.
"Your daughter is so blessed. She has been blessed since she gave birth to this child." The aunt was so happy looking at the little baby.
But she also sighed out loud.
The people around him also echoed, "Yes, Guixiang's life in the Su family was not so easy before. Zhongguo was a good man, but he was filial and caring about his family, which made Guixiang suffer. Fortunately, he has come to terms with it now."
"Alas, an unkind father leads to an unfilial son. This has been the norm since ancient times. Logically, Zhongguo is the eldest child, so his parents shouldn't treat him like this. Mother Guixiang, do you think Zhongguo might not be the couple's biological son?"
The imagination kept growing bigger and bigger, and Su Jiani became a little skeptical after hearing it.
But she can tell everyone very clearly that her father is the son of the Su family.
The kind that are your own.
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After more than half a month of construction, it was finally time to put up the beams of the new house. On that day, all the men in the village, young and old, came to help. Some celebrated the occasion, some carried the beams, and I don’t know how many firecrackers they set off.
Finally, with the help of the old carpenter, the main beam of the house was completed.
There was another sound of running, and all the children came running over.
Su Jiani also came. Listening to the sound of cannons and watching the crowds coming and going, the uneasiness in her heart finally eased a little.
"It has changed, it's good that it has changed. After leaving the Su family, our family will definitely have a happy ending."
Whenever she thought about the ending of her previous life, she would cry tears of blood.
Li Guixiang and Su Zhongguo, who were very close to her, also heard her thoughts and felt very sad.
They really wanted to tell her that if it weren't for your arrival, your parents and brothers would have done as you said. Fortunately, you are here.
Su Zhongguo half-hugged his wife and whispered in her ear with a hoarse voice, "Wife, our destiny has changed."
Li Guixiang's eyes were red. "Yes, it has changed. All this was brought to us by Jiani."
"Well, thanks to our daughter, she is a lucky star." Su Zhongguo felt very uncomfortable when he thought of his mother's curse on his daughter. His daughter was not an evil star or a disaster star. His daughter was a lucky star, the lucky star of their family.
Everyone saw the couple's appearance and understood their feelings.
When the firecrackers stopped, Su Zhongguo let go of his wife and said, "Look after Jiani. I'm going to Dad first."
"Okay, go ahead. Mom and I will be there soon. Don't worry about us."
Today is a happy and festive day. The Su family’s house has been completed, and all the gods from all directions have been invited.
Invite the ancestors into the house to protect the people, the family and the descendants.
Second, invite all the gods and people in the sky to enter the house and bless the family with good health.
····There are many, so the author will not write them one by one.
After inviting the gods, Su Zhongguo, the head of the household, had to step forward and speak.
Su Zhongguo is a down-to-earth person and a little shy.
"Hello everyone, I'm Su Zhongguo, Li Kailiang's son-in-law, and also half of Li Kailiang's son. I'm here to take root in this precious land. Please take care of me. I'm not good at talking, so let's meet at the table. Let's start the meal."
As soon as these words were spoken, they were immediately cheered by everyone. Father Li's face was full of smiles, and he couldn't suppress it.
The banquet is held on the beam, everyone sits at the table, and the people who help serve the dishes immediately.
The movements are so skillful.
The men drank and boasted, while the women took their children to eat. It was very lively.
Li Guixiang was congratulated by everyone and the smile on her face never stopped.
Su Jiani was not a quiet person either. When she saw the food on the table, she would start to touch it with great force. Li Guixiang was so scared that she didn't even dare to pick up the chopsticks, for fear that the little girl would accidentally put the food in her mouth.
Don't underestimate moon babies, sometimes they are very powerful.
"Okay, I'll eat quickly, and then it's your turn." Mother Li was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when she saw her granddaughter like this.
The aunts and sisters-in-law beside her were all joking, but they were laughing and asked her not to touch the bowls. Why did they hold the bowls so far away from her?
Su Jiani was so angry.
After drinking milk for so long, she wanted to eat food and meat.
"I want to eat, mother, I want to eat, give it to me,
The little guy not only reached out to take it, but also kept talking in his heart, which made Li Guixiang laugh and cry.
In the end, I had no choice but to pick him up, fearing that the little guy would be too greedy.
Days passed, and it was time for Su Zhongguo to send his four children up the mountain.
Because the three children could hear their sister's thoughts and knew what would happen to them in the future, they were somewhat concerned about this matter.
When they heard their father say that he wanted to send them to the mountains to learn skills, the three of them naturally agreed.
Although Li Peng cannot hear, he likes to follow his brothers. If his younger brother Xiaojie can endure hardships, then he can do it too.
Early in the morning, after packing up, Su Zhongguo took some dry food and planned to send them up the mountain, but several people stopped in front of a door, as if waiting for something.
Seeing this, Su Zhongguo couldn't help but have a headache, "Don't look, your sister hasn't woken up yet." He didn't take care of the children these days, and let them play like crazy.
"We still have a few days of mountain walking ahead of us. Don't waste any more time. I have to come back and take care of your sister."
Li Guixiang woke up in the house. She was reluctant to let her son leave her to go to the mountains to learn a skill, but no matter how reluctant she was, it was nothing compared to the lives of her children.
Only with ability can they better protect themselves, so they have to go.
Looking at her daughter sleeping soundly in bed, she couldn't bear to wake her up.
I can only be sad alone.
"Dad, let's go." The eldest son, Su Wen, was the most sensible. He pulled his father's hand and spoke.
Su Wu felt a little reluctant to leave his mother and sister, and his eyes were red, but he said nothing and followed his elder brother.
Su Jie is the youngest. At the age of three, he doesn’t understand what separation means. He only knows that he will not be able to see his sister in the future.
"Dad, will my sister recognize me when I come back?" the little guy asked. It turned out that he was worried that his sister would not recognize him when he came back.
Su Zhongguo squatted down and said, "No, your sister will definitely recognize you."
Li Peng seemed to be infected as well, hugging his grandmother's legs and about to cry.
But Li's mother covered her mouth with her hand and said, "Okay, don't wake up my sister, get out."
As she spoke, she carried the little guy out and when she got to the yard, she shouted to Su Zhongguo, "Come out quickly, or the sun will come out soon."
Although she didn't know how Zhongguo could take four children across so many mountains by himself, Zhongguo said that he couldn't bring anyone else with him, so she had no choice but to let him take the children away.
One adult and three children came out.
"Mom, I might have to stay in the mountains for a few days. I'll ask you to take care of Guixiang and the child."
"Why are you being so polite? We're all family. Let's go. You'll be reluctant to leave soon."
Mother Li touched each child and then urged them to leave.
Su Zhongguo did not stop and strode out of the yard.
Along the way, neither he nor his four children looked back.
But Li's mother stood in the yard and stared at their figures until they disappeared among the woods, then she looked away.
When I turned around, I saw my husband standing behind me and was almost scared to death by him.
"You walk silently? Are you trying to scare me to death?"
"You woman, do you know how to speak? Look, I've been out for so long, how come you didn't notice me?" As he said that, he pointed at the cigarette ash he knocked off.
The expression on his face also softened. "Don't watch them. Wait until they learn the skills and come back. Such a good opportunity is not available to everyone."
Mother Li wanted to refute a few words, but she also knew the situation on the mountain. Indeed, their family was blessed.
"Hmph, have you made breakfast? You don't even bother helping out every day. You just eat what's ready."
Well, the old couple started bickering.
Li Guixiang walked out of the house.
Her eyes were a little red, which showed that she had cried before.
"Mom, let me do it. You come into the house and help me look after the kids."
Mother Li glanced at her daughter, her eyes showing heartache. "You are so useless! You are crying over a blessing that others can't even pray for."
Being scolded by her own mother, Li Guixiang was a little dissatisfied, "If you have the guts, wipe the tears from your face first."
Well, the mother and daughter are fighting again.
Father Li ran away quickly.
After leaving the yard, he left a message, "Call me when the meal is ready. I'll go check out the new house."
Su Zhongguo and his four children walked for most of the day and arrived at a deep valley.
To enter this deep valley, you have to cross the waterfall and then walk along the passage at the back. I don’t know how long it took, but when I reached the deep valley, the sun was already high in the sky.
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