On the first day of the Lunar New Year, it is customary to pay New Year's visits in Shiligou. However, since Qin Sanniang and her group were newcomers, they thought that not many people would come to visit.
In the early hours of the morning, everyone went back to catch up on sleep, just waiting for the next day to visit a few familiar families, which would be considered the first step in integrating into Shiligou.
For example, she would also like to visit the village head's house, Uncle Chen Geng's house, and Cheng Shi's house. As for Chief镖头 Huang, Qin San Niang also planned to pay him a visit to ask if he was going on a long journey and, if possible, if he could bring some seeds that were not available locally. It didn't matter what they were, since they could all be planted on the land in her space.
After thinking about her plans for the coming year, she couldn't sleep. As firecrackers went off, Shiligou entered the new year.
Sigh, I thought I could finally get a good night's sleep during the New Year, but I can't sleep at all! I might as well go for a stroll in my space and drink some space water to refresh myself.
After wandering around for a bit, tidying up my things, and figuring out that the firecrackers outside had been set off enough, I quietly went back to bed to catch up on some sleep. As for the kids, they were up by mid-morning, all full of energy, wearing their newly made cotton-padded jackets, and excitedly heading out to play!
The two little girls, Azhi and Anan, had their hair tied up in two little buns by Liao Hongying and wore red velvet flowers, making them look very festive.
"Oh dear, it's a pity I don't have any young ladies in my family. Such a rare find!" Liao Hongying was very satisfied with her cooking. The two little girls, one lively and one still, were just like the little attendants beside Guanyin, and they were truly adorable.
Hearing her say that, and seeing that no one was around, Wu Chunhua leaned out and teased, "What's so difficult about that? If your scholar husband works hard, it won't be difficult to have another little wife."
Liao Hongying wasn't shy at all, and said, "Sister-in-law, you don't know, I'm afraid I can't have any more children. I hurt my body when I gave birth to Hu Zi, and later..."
Later, he fled again, living in fear and lacking food and clothing along the way, and his health deteriorated.
Although she didn't say these words aloud, Wu Chunhua, who had been through similar experiences, understood perfectly well. She quickly comforted her, "It's alright. Look at your Hu Zi and Ming Zhe, they're as strong as little oxen now. Once things stabilize, your health will gradually improve! Don't worry about it, things will get better for us!"
Look at me, your sister-in-law. I used to feel like a burden, disliked by my in-laws and unloved by my husband. I was even threatened with abandonment during our escape. But now I've met my benefactor, Third Aunt, and I'm doing great. Compared to the miserable life I had with Fatty's dad, I never dared to dream of this. Every day I wake up with something to do, and that makes me feel like life is truly meaningful and interesting.”
Seeing the tears welling up in Wu Chunhua's eyes, Liao Hongying felt the bitterness in her heart suddenly disappear. She knew that this was truly her feeling, and who wasn't like that? She couldn't help but step forward and hold Wu Chunhua's hand.
"Sister-in-law, I deeply resonate with what you said. I always thought that a woman's life should be about supporting her husband and raising children, but I never imagined it could be so wonderful."
She can drive herself, run her own business, manage her own home, and do what she loves! Before, I wouldn't have dared to even dream of such a thing. Only a wonderful person like Mrs. Qin could be so free-spirited and unrestrained. If possible, I'd be willing to be your neighbor for life, your sister for life!
Liao Hongying spoke sincerely, and Wu Chunhua wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. The two smiled at each other and felt a little closer to each other.
"Oh my, what are you laughing at? Why are you so happy?" Qin San Niang stretched and came out. She saw the two of them looking at each other with mutual understanding. Liu Shi was still not up. She was too old to stay up all night.
"Laugh at how well we live, we get to eat meat with you!" Wu Chunhua said with a smile. "Why are you up so early? Why not sleep a little longer? Did the kids wake you up?"
The kids were whispering amongst themselves, and then they went out laughing.
“Our lives will get better and better. Just now, several children came to wish me a Happy New Year. Luckily, I had prepared lucky money in advance. If I hadn’t been able to give it to them, I would have lost all my dignity!” Qin San Niang wiped away imaginary cold sweat and said softly.
"They must have gone to Qingshan now, right? Well then, I need to hurry back and get ready."
"I'll go too."
Wu Chunhua and Liao Hongying hurried back to prepare the New Year's money. They couldn't be short of this, and besides, they were doing well these days and had earned a lot of money before the New Year, so they didn't lack the copper coins for the New Year's money.
Liu had already given out the New Year's money to the children while Qin San Niang was asleep. As the eldest member of the family, she was naturally the first person the children greeted. Only after giving out the New Year's money could Liu finally go to catch up on her sleep.
In the afternoon, Gu Qingshan, He Xiucai, and others visited several familiar households to offer New Year's greetings. Of course, A Xing and her husband, as well as Cheng Shi and his wife, also came to offer New Year's greetings to Liu Shi, along with the children from both families.
This was the first time that Qin San Niang had seen Ah Xing and her husband's youngest son, Da Xiong. She had heard that Da Xiong had been weak since childhood and had seen many doctors, but his condition had not improved.
Da Xiong inherited the best features of He Xing and Chen Dahe; his big eyes blinked like grapes, and his pouty lips were incredibly cute, just like a child star from a past life. Qin San Niang was delighted to see him.
"Ah Xing, your Da Xiong is so cute. Why don't you let him come down and run around with you?" Looking around, you can see Hu Zi, who is the same age as Da Xiong, walking unsteadily behind, but Da Xiong just watches and never gets down from his mother's arms.
"To be honest, Madam Qin, my son Da Xiong still can't walk steadily. Dahe and I are worried that if he has a seizure while walking, he might fall to the ground and get hurt."
He Xing knew that Qin San Niang was capable. She had heard Wu Shi talk about how she saved them on the road. He Xing, who was usually very reluctant to talk about her son's illness in front of the villagers, told Qin San Niang everything without any reservations, including the symptoms when the illness struck: rolling eyes, bending arms, sometimes even foaming at the mouth and losing consciousness. She was not sure how often the illness would occur.
Isn't this childhood epilepsy complicated by rickets?
Childhood epilepsy is not incurable; there are many records of it in ancient medical books. However, since Qin San Niang is not a senior expert, it is best to be cautious. But she can treat rickets; proper calcium supplementation and more sun exposure will help.
Seeing their worried expressions, Qin San Niang, now a mother of three, was deeply moved. Ah, the hearts of parents are always full of love and concern!
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