Whether Ji Xiaochun can separate from her family and how she will live after that are all questions.
After finishing work, Li Yuanzhao came to sit with Song Yan for a while, and Song Yan told her about Ji Xiaochun's situation. Song Yan said that Xiaochun was going to die, and she had even prepared rat poison for herself.
That day, Song Yan made a pact with Xiao Hu, Xiao Xiao, and Xiao Chun that no one should ever mention Xiao Chun's plan to poison Ji Dagang again, and that they would never bring it up again.
Li Yuanzhao never imagined that Xiaochun's life would become this difficult.
Li Yuanzhao had a pretty good idea of what Song Yan was worried about. A girl living alone is worse off than having a brother; what if some scoundrel or old bachelor sneaks in at night…
“I can’t say for sure how long I can stay at the educated youth settlement. If I’m there, I can bring Ji Xiaochun with me…” Li Yuanzhao said.
Song Yan: "What do you mean by 'staying for how long'... Are you getting married?" Cheng Wenkai comes to see Li Yuanzhao every week when he has time off.
Li Yuanzhao was a little embarrassed, "We're talking about Xiaochun now, where did we get off topic?"
Song Yan: "We didn't go far; it's still the same important business."
Can such an outstanding, beautiful, hardworking and capable woman be easily married off?
If Chen Wenkai wants to marry you, he'd better make a good impression.
Xiaochun's situation is about to blow up in the next few days. Have your partner come and keep things under control.
Last time I noticed that he got scared when you said you were going to sue Ji Dagang.
"If Cheng Wenkai can help with this, I'll treat you to dumplings."
Li Yuanzhao looked at Song Yan speechlessly. "Whose son is he? Why are you always so talkative?" But Li Yuanzhao also had to admit that with Cheng Wenkai in charge, Sun Lan would be more restrained. This was beneficial to Ji Xiaochun.
Li Yuanzhao walked out with a displeased expression.
Song Yan: "Sigh! Are you angry? I didn't force you, I was just saying. If it's inconvenient for you to ask for help, then don't!"
Li Yuanzhao glanced at Song Yan. "Get your dumplings ready, I'll definitely come and eat."
"Tch! Do you think I'm someone who doesn't keep their word?" Song Yan knew that Li Yuanzhao wouldn't stand idly by.
Li Yuanzhao's suggestion that Xiaochun stay with her at the educated youth settlement was a great idea. Even a short stay wouldn't matter; a few months would be fine too.
…
When Sun Lan was at her parents' home, her eldest sister was married, and she had a younger sister and brother. Besides working in the production brigade, she also had to do all the housework. Since marrying Ji Dagang, she hadn't lifted a finger to do any housework. In the production brigade, a young wife her age would earn at least eight work points. But Sun Lan always earned only six, because she didn't want to do that kind of hard work.
At noon, Sun Lan went home as usual to get the food and asked Xiao Chun to cook. Xiao Chun lay in her room and didn't get up.
Sun Lan stood at the door cursing. When Ji Dagang returned, Ji Xiaochun still hadn't moved. Ji Dagang went inside and saw that Xiaochun was still lying down!
"What time is it and you're still not up to cook? How can you be so lazy?" Ji Da scolded Xiao Chun as soon as he entered the house.
Xiaochun lay still, saying, "I haven't eaten for two days, I have no strength."
Ji Xiaochun just stared at Ji Dagang.
Ji Dagang turned his head away and left without saying a word.
Ever since Sun Lan married into the family, her eldest brother has been dead. Ji Xiaochun had known this for a long time, but she still cried.
Ji Dagang cooked lunch. The doors were open, and Xiaochun could hear the argument. Ji Dagang wanted to give Xiaochun a flatbread, but Sun Lan wouldn't allow it. Ji Dagang said, "We can't let someone starve, can we?"
Sun Lan: "Starve to death? She has plenty of people to feed her!"
Ji Xiaochun didn't want to listen to what they were saying. If she relied entirely on the Ji family for food, she would have starved to death long ago.
Ji Dagang brought over a bowl of thin porridge. "Eat! You'll be better able to work after you've eaten."
Ji Xiaochun didn't say anything. He ate a bowl of porridge, mostly soup. "Will you have the energy to work after eating this?"
When Sun Lan returned home that evening, Xiao Chun still hadn't cooked. This time, both Sun Lan and Ji Dagang scolded Xiao Chun. The neighbors couldn't stand it anymore and went to check on Xiao Chun.
Looking at Xiaochun's listless appearance, I wondered if she was about to starve to death.
Sun Lan: "She ate all the food that went to the dog's stomach. How could she starve to death? If you feel sorry for her, you should take her home."
Ji Xiaochun got up. "Auntie, I'm fine, you can go back now!"
Seeing that Xiaochun could stand up properly, the neighbor figured she was alright and left, not wanting to be scolded by Sun Lan.
Ji Xiaochun didn't come to class at noon today, and her classmates guessed that she was sick.
Xiaoxiao: "The wheat harvest is coming soon, and things are getting busy at home. It's not just Xiaochun; several other children haven't come yet."
Let's start class. Everyone, please sit down.
The student didn't say anything more under Xiaoxiao's stern gaze.
In the afternoon, Xiaochun still didn't come to class. Her classmates in the literacy class said they would go check on her after school.
Xiaoxiao: "Let's focus on our class first. I'll go to her house after school."
Everyone felt relieved that a teacher was going to check on them. Sun Lan was so fond of swearing that the students were afraid of her.
After dinner, Wei An and Wei Ping looked at Xiao Xiao expectantly.
Wei An and Wei Ping still had their eyes on Ji Xiaochun.
Song Yan: "This matter still needs the brigade leader to handle. It's too late now, how can we go find the brigade leader grandpa? Let's do it tomorrow..."
When it was late at night, Song Yan was worried and went to check on things with Xiao Hu.
Ji Xiaochun was doing alright, and Song Yan gave her some food.
As Song Yan was about to leave, Ji Xiaochun said, "Ji Dagang brought me porridge for dinner tonight!"
Everyone can help Ji Xiaochun through the current difficulties, but what about the shadows in her heart? The hurt from her loved ones is the heaviest.
Song Yan stopped in his tracks, his legs already extended beyond the door. "Your classmates were all concerned about why you didn't attend class today?"
"If it weren't for me and Teacher Jiang stopping them, they would have come looking for you long ago."
Song Yan's voice was so gentle.
Ji Xiaochun's tears wouldn't stop no matter how hard she tried.
Xiao Hu stuffed a piece of candy into Xiao Chun's hand, muttering to himself for a long time...
Xiao Hu is kind-hearted by nature. He doesn't use crooked methods, but he knows them all...
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