After tidying up the house, Xiao Yunying went into the kitchen.
The water tank was full; the children must have been the ones who fetched the water.
She washed the pot, added water, and put the lid on. Since no one was around, she didn't use the flint that would make people angry; instead, she took a lighter from the supermarket and lit the straw.
Once the firewood is lit, stuff a few more pieces of wood inside.
When she turned around, Luo Yang was looking at her from the doorway.
Xiao Yunying said somewhat guiltily, "When did you arrive? You startled me."
Why is she walking so quietly? Didn't you see her using a lighter?
No, she's covering it with her body.
Luo Yang said calmly, "My little sister said you were cleaning the house and asked us to help you. My older brother will come over after he finishes chopping the last few pieces of firewood."
"No need, it's almost all done. I'll just clean up the kitchen."
Xiao Yunying moved a stool over, stood on it, and used a broom to reach for the spider webs on the ceiling.
Luo Yang went over and helped her hold the stool.
Thank you.
Luo Yang didn't speak, his gaze falling on the flint in the corner.
This woman didn't use a flint to start a fire just now...
Because her body blocked his view, he didn't see how the fire was lit, nor did he see that she had a tinderbox or anything else in her hand.
Xiao Yunying was focused on cleaning and didn't notice her quiet second son staring at her with a strange expression.
Enough with the cobwebs. I swept the floor, cleaned every nook and cranny of the kitchen, and emptied half the water from the water tank.
After chopping firewood, Luo Chen came in to take a look, said nothing, and simply carried the bucket of water out the door.
Xiao Yunying washed the rag and put it aside: "Want to fetch water? I'll go with you."
"I can go by myself, you go about your business."
"I've boiled some water. You guys can all take a shower and change your clothes in a bit. You'll be using a lot of water, and it'll be too tiring for a little kid like you to fetch it."
Xiao Yunying carried another wooden bucket out the door, and Luo Chen quickly followed.
There is a large well in the center of the village, where families who do not have their own wells usually draw water.
It was Xiao Yunying's first time using a wooden bucket to draw water from a well. She shook the rope for a long time, but the bucket remained floating on the surface of the water.
There were other people waiting to fetch water, and Luo Chen couldn't stand it, so he grabbed the rope, spun the bucket, and poured the water into his own bucket.
Xiao Yunying awkwardly touched her nose.
In my past life, every household used tap water. Wells were rare even in rural areas, let alone for those who grew up in the city. How many of them had ever seen one?
The others waiting to fetch water nearby began to whisper among themselves.
"This woman doesn't even know how to use a well pulley."
"She's gotten used to being waited on by children since she was a pampered young lady."
"Then what is she doing here? Is she here to watch the children and prevent them from slacking off?"
Xiao Yunying glanced coldly at the women, said nothing, and left with her bucket.
The women were startled by her gaze, and by the time they came to their senses, Xiao Yunying had already walked away.
He muttered to himself, "What's wrong with this woman? Her eyes are so scary."
The two people, one big and one small, carried the water in three trips and filled the two water tanks.
Xiao Yunying went back to her room and carried the egg basket and backpack into the kitchen.
"Luo Chen, could you fetch another bucket of water? I still need to wash the dishes and stuff. If you can't carry it, fill it halfway and walk slowly. Be careful when you fetch water, don't fall into the well."
Luo Yang, go and fetch some firewood; we'll need to boil a pot of water later.
"Luo Li, help me carry this cloth into the room. Xin'er, keep an eye on the path for your third brother, don't let him fall."
Having successfully shooed the children away, Xiao Yunying quickly started taking things out of the supermarket.
The meat, bones, rice, noodles, bowls, plates, and small jars for seasonings that I bought.
The stove was completely filled with food.
When Luo Li returned after putting away the cloth, Xiao Yunying was taking pastries and candied hawthorns out of her basket.
Luo Li was stunned. He scratched his head. This basket didn't look very big. How could it hold so many things?
I scooped hot water from the pot and scalded the newly bought bowls, plates, and jars, then placed them on the stove to dry.
There was no bathtub at home, so they used a large wooden tub to bathe. Xiao Yunying prepared warm water in the kitchen, had the three adults wait outside, closed the kitchen door, took out a bar of soap, and gave Luo Xin a bath first.
The countryside was dusty, and the little girl was a bit muddy. After washing herself, Xiao Yunying secretly took out a bottle of children's shampoo and squeezed a little into her palm:
"Xin'er, Mom is washing your hair now. The stuff I'm using is a bit like soap, it will make bubbles. Don't be afraid. If your eyes hurt, remember to tell Mom."
"Mom, what are bubbles?"
"Hmm...how about I make it for you to see in a bit, okay?"
"good."
I washed the little girl's hair, dried her with a towel, and dressed her.
"Mom, Xin'er smells so good."
Xiao Yunying took a sniff: "Mmm, it smells really good."
"hey-hey."
Luo Xin patted the foam in the wooden basin with her little hands: "Mom, is this what bubbles are?"
"This is so much fun."
"What's so fun about this? These bubbles are too small. When Mom has time, she'll make you something much more fun that you can blow really big bubbles."
"Really? When?"
"It's not possible today. My brothers haven't taken a bath yet, and it'll be time to make dinner soon. How about I make it for you in a couple of days when I have time?"
"good."
I took the little girl out to the yard to sunbathe and let her hair air dry. The afternoon sun was quite nice, so I didn't have to worry about her catching a cold.
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