This family gave out money and food, like a bodhisattva radiating holy light. The villagers, who often felt the bitterness of human relationships, felt only warmth in their hearts.
"You're new here and not familiar with the area, so feel free to ask us anything you don't understand. We'll do our best to help you if there's anything we can," an old man said with a simple smile, holding a bag of chestnuts.
"Big sister, young lady, since you've come to settle down in Datian Village, you're going to stay here forever, right?" an aunt asked.
“We’re here for peace and quiet, away from the noise of cars and the complexities of human relationships. We also enjoy chatting with everyone, and we hope we can stay here stably,” said Aunt Fu.
“From now on, we’re all fellow villagers. To put it more broadly, we’re one big family. You all look like capable people, but you’re so approachable. We’re so happy to welcome you to settle down in our village,” said an older man.
While distributing chestnuts, Fu Ma chatted and laughed enthusiastically with everyone.
Qiao Lian'er was also very enthusiastic, addressing everyone as "uncle," "aunt," and "elder brother" in a sweet manner. In addition, her beauty made her very popular.
As they kept sending messages, they ended up at the Qiao family's place.
The person who came out to greet us was Grandma Qiao.
"You've really gone to so much trouble and worked so hard. You don't need to go to such lengths in the future. Don't be so formal." Old Mrs. Qiao acted just as enthusiastically as the other villagers. She declined for a moment, but when the other party insisted, she accepted it.
"It's no trouble at all. We just arrived and don't have anything special to give you. These chestnuts are just a small token of our appreciation. We hope you'll accept them with a smile." Madam Fu's eyes and brows were full of smiles.
"Besides, we're both from the Qiao family. There are only two families like this in the village. It's the greatest fate we could have. If you don't mind, we'd love to visit each other more often."
Grandma Qiao said generously, "You're welcome to come and visit anytime. Once your house is finished, we'll come and bother you too."
Nevertheless, they were not invited into the house.
"Grandma Qiao, I share the same name as Sister Lian'er, and I even think I look a bit like her. Maybe we were family in a past life."
Qiao Lian'er covered her mouth and laughed.
Grandma Qiao looked Qiao Lian'er over carefully and said in a kind voice, "You don't look alike at all, but you are both born well and have a blessed appearance."
Something flickered in Qiao Lian'er's eyes, but she didn't speak.
"Sister-in-law Qiao, we still have to rush to deliver chestnuts to another family, so we'll talk later," Aunt Fu said politely.
"Hey, take care," said Old Mrs. Qiao.
Once the two had walked away, the smile on Old Mrs. Qiao's face disappeared, and she poured the chestnuts in her hand into the manger.
The Qiao family in the east would not eat the things they sent.
Just thinking about how the girl's name was the same as her granddaughter's made Grandma Qiao uncomfortable.
Big Red snorted and turned its head away, refusing to eat.
"Could it be that Da Hong has a premonition of something?" Old Mrs. Qiao muttered.
He looked around the yard and exclaimed, "Where's my sickle? Where did my sickle go?"
Qiao Xier said, "I just came back from the camp. They said they had eaten there, in the old courtyard."
Grandma Qiao was finally relieved.
Originally, she wasn't worried about Qiao Lian'er at all, but lately, the thought of Lian'er made her feel uneasy.
Qiao Lian'er leaned back in a recliner under the osmanthus tree in the old courtyard. It was quiet there, while in the new courtyard, family members walked around and guests came to buy goods.
Although the horse teams have stopped operating, there is still some demand in the surrounding villages and towns.
Today, she had Qiao Zhizhi drive the carriage to take her aunt and the others to the county town, and also had ten soldiers accompany them.
Now that there are people available, she is not afraid even if she is not by their side.
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