Go to the border?
Didn’t Jiye just come back?
Yang Lihua was puzzled, but didn't ask any further questions. The old man had the final say in the family, and if he wanted to go, he must have a reason.
Zhuzhu was originally drowsy, but when she heard that her grandfather was leaving, she immediately became alert and hugged her grandfather's neck tightly.
"Where is Grandpa going? Zhuzhu wants to go too! Grandpa will take Zhuzhu on a ride on Dahei!"
Yang Lihua immediately spoke up to stop her, "Zhuzhu, don't be naughty. Grandpa has something to do. You're still too young, and it's inconvenient to bring you along!"
The fat girl pouted, her big eyes drooping, and she looked very aggrieved. She said nothing, just staring at her chubby, white, tender little fingers.
As expected, the old man was the first to be overwhelmed. He patted his granddaughter and said, "Okay, Grandpa will take you. It's just right to leave you here, and Grandpa is worried. Come with Grandpa, just take a stroll!"
Zhuzhu immediately cheered, "Oh, Grandpa is so kind, Zhuzhu is going to see big brother, cousin and Uncle He!"
Yang Lihua was helpless and whispered to the old man, "Dad, the weather is cold, and if this girl makes a fuss, it will delay your important plan..."
"No, it's only about a hundred miles, and we can get there in a day. Tomorrow morning, dress the girl warmly and put her in the basket. I'll take Dahei and Dabai with me, and we'll have no problem on the way. When we get there, we'll have Chen Zhao and Kang Cheng, so they won't let Zhuzhu suffer."
Yang Lihua had no choice but to pat her daughter's proud face, then asked Liu Dongniang for help and hurried to pack up.
The old man held Zhuzhu and sat next to Banxianer to talk. He couldn't take care of her because there were too many people around just now, but now that it was quiet, he thanked Banxianer properly.
Banxianer smiled and replied, "It's all fate. When my old brother went to the south, he left me some poison for self-defense. I told him he was overthinking it. Who could deal with an old blind man like me?
"I never thought I'd be safe in the city, but it turns out it's here! Luckily, Zhuzhu is smart and Gouzi is capable, otherwise it would have been really dangerous."
The old man was also afraid when he thought about it, and replied, "Don't say anything, old brother, this time it's all thanks to you. After I'm done with the housework for a while, I'll ask my second son's wife to prepare a table of leeks and toast you with a glass of wine."
"Haha, nothing else matters. I'm happy to drink. That's settled!" Banxian'er didn't refuse and happily began to order food. "Ji Zong's wife makes delicious braised pork. Give me a plate."
Not to be outdone, Zhuzhu followed suit and shouted, "Second Auntie makes delicious dumplings, and Zhuzhu can help!"
"Okay, then add another dumpling! One with a bag of meat, it will ooze oil when you bite it!" Banxianer picked up Zhuzhu. The old and the child didn't sleep anymore and discussed the dishes. There was also a sesame ball lying next to them, secretly swallowing his saliva!
Everyone couldn't help but laugh, and the vague heaviness in their hearts slowly dissipated.
At any time, no matter whether life is rich or poor, good or bad, as long as the family is together and safe, there is nothing to be afraid of!
The next morning, before daybreak, everyone in the valley had finished their meal and the kang had been reheated to ensure that it would be warm to sit on throughout the day.
Under the command of Aunt Tai San, the women took the cashmere carried by the men to the creek, chiseled the ice and washed it.
The man from the Tai family felt even more sorry for his wife. Seeing that her hands were red from the cold, he hurried forward to help, which made the people from Liujia Village and Zhangjia Village laugh at him.
"Hey, Jigui, you're a grown man, but you're doing women's work and washing things. Are you going to have to cook in the future? Aren't you afraid of being taken home as a daughter-in-law?"
"Haha, who would marry a daughter-in-law like this? She's so big and strong, and her beard pricks you if you touch her in the middle of the night!"
This was said in a joking manner, and everyone around laughed along.
The men in Taijia Village were not annoyed. They continued to help their wives with work with a smile, as if they were not the ones being laughed at.
The people from Liujia Village wanted to continue joking, but the village chief slapped them on the back of the head and scolded them, "You idiot, your brain is not even as big as an almond, and you still have the nerve to show off here!"
The villager was not convinced and thought that the village chief was trying to please the Tai family, but he did not dare to resist.
The others also looked embarrassed and unhappy.
Village Chief Liu snorted coldly and didn't mind saying a few more words.
"What do you know? You all think you've got a great deal. Why don't you think about why women are working? To learn a craft! To learn a craft? To earn money to build a new house for the family, to send their children to school, and to get them married!"
"If you help at this time, you will only help your family live a good life! A bunch of idiots!
"Even if I don't make money, what's wrong with helping my wife with work? If my wife is happy, she will be more devoted to you and take better care of the elderly and children. What's wrong with that?
"He who harms his wife will never gain anything! These brothers of the Tai family are truly clever! Look at how comfortable their lives are, and how harmonious their family is! And then look at you, all you know how to act like a big shot, but in reality, you're completely useless!"
Everyone was so ashamed after being scolded that they thought carefully. It seemed that letting the wife do the work while they sat idle was not a real skill...
The men of the Tai family, young and old, were busy with their work but listening intently, and couldn't help but interrupt at this moment.
"Village Chief Liu is right. As men, it's not considered a skill for us to bully our wives. A couple should live together, respect the elders, and raise children. They should care for each other and help each other!"
"That's right, the wife I finally married is meant to live a good life with, not to show off!"
"My wife washes clothes, cooks, and plants vegetables in the garden. She also has to work long hours to weave clothes for a living. She's so busy. Anyone with a conscience would lend a hand."
"That's right. My wife earned all the money for my son's wedding. If I don't treat her well, who else can I treat well?"
"It's the same at my house. If we weren't going into the mountains, we'd be gathering wood and stones by now and building a new yard in the spring!"
The Tai family's young and old brothers became happier the more they talked, as if they were born to love their wives this way. In fact, they had the same idea as the Liu family more than half a year ago.
Of course, the women in Taijia Village just laughed and didn't expose it.
The people in Liujia Village were envious when they heard this. They felt excited when they thought about the new house and their son getting married.
Village Chief Liu kicked each of them and urged them, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and help your wife with the work! This is a great time. We all live together. The Tai brothers and sisters don't mind your stupidity and are willing to pass on this skill that made them rich. And you don't even appreciate it! You idiots!"
The people from Liujia Village covered their buttocks, laughed and cried out in pain, and then took the servants from their hands.
The people in Zhangjia Village watched a good show and were enlightened. Even if they didn't get kicked, they knew what to do.
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