Chapter 52 Qingli Sisters
Li Mingda removed the shell from the beggar's chicken, washed his hands, and tore off some of the meat before serving it to everyone. He covered the rest in the pot. Everyone's stomachs had adapted to a light diet; they couldn't eat too much greasy food at once; it would cause diarrhea and prevent them from absorbing the nutrients, making it a complete waste.
The three children cheered softly when they smelled the scent, carefully controlling their volume, which made people feel very sad.
Yu Ziqin stood up and said, "You guys eat it. I'm going back. I have one over there too."
She then comforted her son and daughter-in-law, "You two should be more open-minded. Our family is doing well. As for work, just let it take its course. Even if you can't recover for the time being, don't worry. Life must go on."
Su Hui took the old lady's arm and said with a smile, "I know, Mom, don't worry. We were just uncomfortable at first, but it's okay now. At least we can stay at home and have some free time. It's so much better than being sent to the countryside to work."
Think of Xie Yun, a woman born in the countryside, who toiled daily to earn work points. When she finally got a day off, she'd still risk her life to earn some money to support her family. The constant trips from the brigade to the commune had worn the soles of her shoes thin. Compared to her, they were actually doing pretty well.
"I'm relieved that you think so."
Middle schools had resumed classes, and some teachers had too, but her son and daughter-in-law were left out. She was worried they might become depressed! After all, they were quite depressed back in 1966.
Yu Ziqin returned to her own courtyard. Her son blocked the jar behind her. Her brother Yu Qiushi and sister-in-law He Shuying were waiting for her in the yard. When they saw her coming over, He Shuying came over to help her, and Yu Qiushi moved the jar to block the door.
He Shuying asked, "Are they happy?"
"Happy. Especially the three children, they're very happy. Mingda and Huihui are in good spirits too. Nothing's wrong. Come on, let's go eat something. I've been craving something for a while now."
Yu Qiushi laughed at her, "You haven't changed your greedy habit at all."
Yu Ziqin disagreed. "How can being greedy be a problem? And don't put it so harshly. What do you mean by being greedy? I call it food appreciation."
He Shuying smiled and said to her husband: "Qinqin is right, don't talk nonsense."
The three old men washed their hands together, went back to the house, and started tearing the meat to eat.
When Yu Ziqin went next door, Yu Qiushi and He Shuying did not touch anything. They just smelled the food and waited for their younger sister to come back and enjoy it together.
They didn't dare to eat too much, each of them only had a few bites. Now that it was cold, food didn't spoil easily, so this chicken would be enough to eat for three days.
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Xie Yun left the Li family, carefully avoiding people along the way, and walked back slowly.
Every time she came to the Li family to deliver goods, she would release her mental power and observe carefully to ensure that she would not be discovered.
Making money is important, but life is more important. Besides, she has a family to support, including a mother and a younger brother, and she doesn't dare to take risks.
Zhang Ruifeng once suggested delivering it for her because she felt she would be more careful in her work, but Xie Yun had to persuade her to change her mind.
She told Zhang Ruifeng, "I'd rather not make the money, or lose something, than put myself in danger. Besides, even if someone finds me, I can just say I've taken the wrong path, lost my way, and ask for a bowl of water. As long as I don't get caught, there are plenty of ways to get away. Mom, I'm very clever."
They even had a running competition. Xie Yun ran much faster than Zhang Ruifeng.
She also had a race with Xie Shen, but Xie Shen couldn't outrun her.
Just like that, she won the delivery opportunity.
Not long after walking out of the commune, Xie Yun met Wang Qingli head-on. She was accompanied by her sister Wang Qinghong, and both of them were carrying baskets on their backs.
Wang Qingli greeted her from a distance: "Binbin."
"Sister Qingli, Sister Qinghong, where are you two going?"
"Go to the supply and marketing cooperative and sell some eggs."
Wang Qingli smiled and said to Xie Yun, "Let me tell you, my sister and I have separated from my parents from today. I grabbed half of the eggs that were saved at home and will sell them now. From now on, I will also save the eggs that my sister and I lay and sell them."
Xie Yun asked, "So, did you raise them separately? Is it possible that they took your eggs?"
Wang Qingli said: "It's possible, but I said, my sister and I have four chickens in total, and we can lay two or three eggs every day. If I only pick up one egg or no eggs one day, I will count it as three that day and go to their place to make up for it.
If they don't give it to me, I'll beat my brother. That guy is a loser and he can't beat me. So, let them take it. They're just keeping it for me anyway."
In fact, neither her parents can beat her, hahaha. She is a militia member for a reason, but that goes without saying.
Xie Yun laughed heartily and gave Wang Qingli a thumbs-up. "Sister, you are truly my sister. You are so amazing. I want to learn from you."
Wang Qingli laughed and said, "What are you learning? Aunt Feng is so good to you, and Mumu is also obedient. Unlike my parents, they only know how to scheme for my brother and even want to push my sister into the fire pit. If we hadn't separated from them, we would definitely be killed by them."
Wang Qinghong tugged at her skirt, trying to silence her. They'd both left home a long time ago, so why were they walking so slowly? It had been over two hours, and they'd only just reached the edge of the commune. Because her sister was telling everyone she met.
She has preached this several times along the way.
Wang Qingli said to her, "Why are you dragging me down with you? They've treated you like this, and you're still saying that dirty laundry shouldn't be aired in public?"
"No, Binbin wants to go home. Don't keep talking to her."
Xie Yun smiled and said, "It's okay, Sister Qinghong, I'm not in a hurry. I have a day off today anyway, and I have nothing to do in the afternoon. I like chatting with Sister Qingli. I'll go to the supply and marketing cooperative with you, and then the three of us will go home together. It's just good company."
"Okay, okay."
Wang Qingli agreed without hesitation.
Xie Yun turned around and returned to the commune.
Wang Qinghong asked Xie Yun, "Are you also here to sell things in the commune?"
Xie Yun: "No, I went to the bookstore to learn about the latest spirit and instructions, but I didn't buy anything to save some money."
She then said to Wang Qingli, "Sister Qingli, please continue."
Wang Qingli: "Before we left for training, someone came to my house to propose marriage to my sister. He said he was a man whose wife had died and who had four children. The youngest was not even a year old. I immediately chased the matchmaker away, scolded my parents, and beat up my brother..."
“Cough cough cough…”
Wang Qinghong burst into coughing and said, "Let's not talk about scolding my parents."
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