"Miss Sisi, I have prepared some food for you." An old woman in a navy blue gown walked in briskly, her tone light and energetic.
"You just arrived today, the kitchen in the courtyard is not available for use yet, and your sister is still pregnant..."
She saw Li Nian sitting on the bed and said, "Yo!" She walked to the table and put the food on the table, saying loudly, "Miss Nian Nian, you're awake too? It's time to eat something while it's hot."
It was already nightfall, and the warm yellow light of the fire in the house illuminated the entire room.
The old woman was dressed simply, with only a wooden hairpin on her head. Her expression was lively when she spoke, and when she smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes became curved.
In a light tone, she talked to Li Sisi about the meal, Li Nian's pregnancy, and Li Nian's tragic life background.
Li Sisi pursed her lips, lowered her eyebrows, and spoke in a sad tone, "Aunt Pei, you don't know, my sister has a miserable life! My parents originally married her off to her husband's family to bring good luck, and my brother-in-law was a short-lived ghost!"
"I didn't expect my brother-in-law's family to be such a bunch of jerk! As soon as my brother-in-law died, they kicked my sister out and confiscated her identity documents, saying they were going to sell her off!"
"My sister and I originally wanted to come to the northwest to find our parents, but we got separated during the war. Now, my sister and I just want to live a good life here..."
"Wow... Sister, your life is so miserable—"
In response to Li Sisi's crying, Li Nian pursed her lips and lowered her head.
Aunt Pei's eyes reddened upon hearing this. She took Li Nian's hand and patted it lovingly, "Good boy, you can live here peacefully from now on. I'll support you and will never let anyone bully you!"
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