The two of them had a great conversation, chatting about everything from family matters to interesting neighborhood stories, as if they were close friends who had known each other for a long time and hadn't seen each other for many years.
Before we knew it, time had passed.
Finally, Captain Liu's wife, Mrs. Liu, opened her arms enthusiastically and extended a sincere invitation to everyone:
"Sisters, please stop standing here! Come inside, sit down, rest your feet, and drink a cup of hot tea to moisten your throat!"
"Okay, Xiao Liu, I'll bother you today." Ge Xiuxiu and Sister Liu were good friends, so she happily accepted Sister Liu's invitation. She enthusiastically pulled Qin Wan along and followed them to Sister Liu's yard.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, Qin Wan's eyes fell on Sister Liu's mother. At this moment, the old lady was sitting in a corner of the courtyard, basking in the sunshine contentedly.
The old lady closed her eyes slightly and leaned quietly on the back of the chair, enjoying the warmth and comfort brought by the winter sun.
Qin Wan hesitated for a moment, then quickened his pace and walked towards the old lady.
In the blink of an eye, she was in front of the old lady. Her pretty face instantly blossomed with a smile as brilliant as a spring flower, and she asked softly in a soft and sweet voice:
"Hello, old man! I've been feeling great in the sun today."
Hearing the voice, the old lady slowly opened her eyes and cast her gaze towards the strange yet kind young woman in front of her. She looked at her carefully for a long moment, then the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, a kind and gentle smile appeared on her face, and she nodded lightly in response:
"Thank you for your concern, young lady. My old bones are still strong and healthy. But once you get old, it's like the setting sun. No matter what you do, you can't resist the rapid passage of time. Alas, time is really unforgiving. I think my body is becoming less and less useful!"
Qin Wan took the opportunity to chat with her:
"Old man, are you cold sitting outside?"
The old lady smiled:
"The sun is shining brightly today. I've only been out for a while, so I haven't felt cold yet. Speaking of which, it's much warmer here than in the countryside."
The old lady squinted her eyes as she spoke. Then she continued:
"Back home, we might have already put on thick cotton boots. I've lived in the countryside all my life, so it's a little hard to adapt to coming here for the first time."
Qin Wan asked casually:
"People say the masters are among the common people. For example, many people in the countryside are very good at making fried dough sticks. When I went to the countryside, there was a woman named Liu Fen whose skills were unparalleled! No matter what she made, she could do it much better than anyone else."
Hearing this, the old lady's expression changed slightly, but in the blink of an eye it returned to normal, and she responded calmly:
"Ah, those are just things passed down by the older generation. Nowadays, there are fewer and fewer people who understand these things."
Qin Wan's eyes were as sharp as a torch, and she took in the change in the old lady's expression at that moment. She couldn't help but become more and more certain that this old lady was no ordinary person. She continued:
"Auntie, are you familiar with these? If you are, I will invite you to my home and you can give me some advice. I like to eat Sanzi, but unfortunately my family is tight on money and rarely makes it.
Now that I have my own family and can be the head of the household, I want to make some Sanzi as a snack as Chinese New Year is approaching."
The old lady smiled and looked at the man in front of her kindly, without showing any doubt. She answered happily:
"Okay, then when are you going to start? If it's convenient, I'd really like to go over and take a look."
Hearing this, Qin Wan quickly agreed and said, "Then it's settled! Auntie, you must come."
After saying that, Qin Wan chatted with the old lady for a few more words, then stood up and said goodbye and left Captain Liu's house.
After going out, the sun shone on his body, making him feel warm. Qin Wan walked while slightly narrowing his eyes, thinking secretly in his heart.
I learned from Ge Xiuxiu before that Captain Liu's lover is a genuine northerner. It is said that most northerners have generous personalities, and they are particularly generous and free-spirited in their words, deeds and behavior.
However, after a brief contact with the old lady just now, Qin Wan carefully looked at the person in front of him, and thought to himself: This person's temperament is indeed quite elegant, and his every move reveals a sense of gentleness and tranquility, which makes it difficult to associate him with words like bold and frank.
At this moment, Ge Xiuxiu was following Qin Wan closely. They walked side by side, their steps neither hurried nor slow, as if they were measuring the land.
Before they knew it, they had walked forward about a hundred meters.
At this moment, Ge Xiuxiu suddenly seemed to remember something. She lowered her head slightly, deliberately lowered her voice, and then quietly leaned close to Qin Wan's ear and whispered softly:
"To be honest, I've heard Sister Liu mention some things about her mother-in-law before.
According to Liu's wife, her mother-in-law is truly amazing! Whether it's farm work or household chores, nothing can faze her. And once she steps into the house, her hands and feet are like clockwork, unable to stop, and it seems like there's always work to do.
However, when I saw this old lady today, I don’t know why, but I always felt that something was not right.”
Qin Wan couldn't help but pursed his lips and smiled slightly when he heard this, and responded with a hint of joking:
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