Just by looking at the fabric of the clothes that Da Wa and Da Sao are wearing now, you can tell how wise and decisive he was back then!
Qin Sanniang: "..."
Thank you so much! But Wang Erlang's thinking isn't without merit. If this hadn't happened, the original owner would probably have died on the road, and perhaps even sooner!
The eldest son was afraid that his younger brother would feel embarrassed, so he took the initiative to tell him that although his family had gone through a lot of hardships, at least they were still together and were doing quite well now!
Hearing this, Wang Erlang was genuinely happy for them and told him to listen to his mother. He had no intention of letting his parents see them, otherwise it would be another bloodbath. He didn't understand what was going on between his mother and Chen Xiaoyun. Why did they seem to dislike his sister-in-law's family so much, and why did they have to make things difficult for them? Wasn't it better to just live a peaceful life?
Qin San Niang seemed to know what Wang Erlang was thinking, and cleared her throat, saying, "Erlang, are you hungry?"
"Huh?" Wang Erlang was taken aback. He was about to say that he wasn't hungry, but his stomach didn't cooperate and started to rumble in protest.
Wang Erlang was unusually embarrassed, but only for a moment. He then said nonchalantly, "Sister-in-law, I'm not hungry. This is just a side effect of diarrhea. I'll just drink some water when we get back."
"Alright, since we've finally met and there's no one else here, let's chat. Da Wa was so excited to see you just now, and I've missed you too!" Qin San Niang said with a smile.
“Yes, Uncle. Let’s go get something to eat, I’m starving!” Da Wa chimed in, then pulled his uncle toward the shop.
Over the past year, Da Wa has grown quite a bit taller. Although he is still not as tall as Wang Erlang, he has recently been learning martial arts from Uncle Qingshan, and his strength has increased considerably.
Wang Erlang couldn't break free from his nephew's grasp and was dragged inside. Ugh, how embarrassing! But, dear nephew, didn't you go to the wrong place? Wasn't this the soup noodle shop we just visited?
Looking at the eldest sister-in-law, she had already entered a restaurant next to the soup noodle shop. In her opinion, this restaurant was just a place to sit down and have a quiet place to talk. As for how high-end it was? It really wasn't that!
But in Wang Erlang's eyes, "Wow, that's a wonderful place I've never been to before!" He couldn't help but feel a little reserved!
Da Wa smiled, confirming that this was the place! He himself hadn't eaten out much, and no restaurant could compare to his mother's cooking. However, his uncle looked pale and thin, so he must have been starving for a long time. He probably hadn't been to such a nice restaurant before. Even if it was a bit extravagant, it didn't matter. He could earn money now, and he could treat someone to a meal.
Qin San Niang instructed the waiter to find a quiet corner to sit down, and ordered several of the restaurant's specialties. Knowing that Wang Erlang had just had an upset stomach, she ordered mostly light dishes, and even a bowl of hot porridge to warm his stomach first.
Although Wang Erlang was a scoundrel, he wasn't stupid. Knowing that his sister-in-law was thinking of him, just like when his elder brother was alive, he couldn't help but tear up.
At home, his mother was usually quite rough around the edges and had never treated him so gently before. Moreover, since they fled the country, her temper had become even more unpredictable, often giving him the cold shoulder or yelling at him. But now that he was independent, he wouldn't let her beat or scold him; he could simply go out and find some peace and quiet.
His sister-in-law's thoughtfulness made him miss the days in Wangjia Village!
"Sister-in-law, that's enough. Don't order any more." This food must be expensive, and he was worried that it would bankrupt his sister-in-law. She had three children to support, oh no, and an elderly mother too—four people in total!
"Alright, Erlang, have some hot porridge first. Tell me about what happened along the way? And why did you end up in He County, and where are you staying now?"
Qin San Niang asked calmly, her tone unhurried, making Wang Erlang feel as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.
Wang Erlang's restless heart was instantly calmed. When he was young, he thought how wonderful it would be if his mother could speak like that!
I quickly took a sip of hot porridge to cover it up, oh my, it smells so good!
Wang Erlang lowered his eyes to conceal the strangeness in them. After pausing for a moment, he recounted the events of his journey in detail.
This includes how Father took a knife for Mother along the way, how they got separated from the villagers, and what places they went afterward. It also includes how they eventually arrived here after reaching Jiangzhou…
He recounted everything he remembered in detail, but he glossed over how they suffered and went hungry along the way and how many bandits they encountered. Who hadn't experienced those things?
His sister-in-law and her children had probably suffered even more than they had, and he was too embarrassed to complain. Besides, he was a grown man; how could he act so effeminately and spoil his eldest child?
In Qin San Niang's eyes, Wang Erlang was indeed no different from Chen Xiaoyun and Qin Shi!
Essentially, he wasn't Qin's child at all. Even if he accidentally ended up in Qin's flowerpot, he wouldn't grow up to be anything but crooked. She suddenly felt an urge to help him, but now wasn't the time.
"Erlang, what are your plans for the future?" Qin Sanniang asked, seemingly worried.
However, she had no intention of meeting Qin Shi directly; Qin Shi was definitely planning to cling to her, but she just hadn't had the chance yet.
To be on the safe side, she didn't go to the charity hall much anymore. Guo Er kept a close eye on things and would drive away any suspicious people she encountered.
Wang Erlang scratched his head, thinking that he had been busy every day trying to fill his stomach and outwitting Qin Shi, and had never been able to eat his fill.
As for making money? He wanted to, but he didn't know how to do anything, and his mother hadn't told him to go out and work. As for those jobs involving carrying heavy loads? His mother would agree, but his small frame really couldn't handle it!
"Well, Mother will definitely have a plan. Anyway, we can eat now, so don't worry about it."
Wang Erlang took a bite of the dish, exclaimed, "Wow, it's delicious!" He then picked up another piece with his chopsticks. "Sister-in-law, Da Wa, you should eat too! This dish is so well-cooked; you've gone to so much trouble!"
Gradually, Wang Erlang ate until he was about 70-80% full. He glanced at Qin Sanniang and her son several times before hesitantly saying, "Sister-in-law, we've moved to Beishi now. It's not far from here. Don't let Mother and Xiaoyun see you."
This time it was Qin San Niang's turn to be amused. This Wang Erlang was quite an interesting person; she liked the way he sided with him. "Erlang, thank you for reminding me. However, you should also be careful. If you need my help, go to Ruyi Cake Shop and find a man named Mu Chun. He will bring me a message."
Wang Erlang was lucky he didn't spit out his water. It turned out that the people at that pastry shop knew his sister-in-law. Could it be that his sister-in-law worked at that shop?
"Okay, sister-in-law, don't worry!" She paused, then explained, "I didn't mean to cause trouble today. It's just that someone gave my mother and the others five taels of silver. If I didn't do it, you know she would cry and make a scene..."
Qin San Niang thought about it and understood. When Erlang was young, Qin Shi would beat and scold him. When Erlang grew up and started to rebel, she began to use kinship to control him, making him a failure and controlling him mentally every day. That's how Wang Erlang became the way he is now.
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