Chapter 49: Someone, come and sew my mouth shut!
"Yingzi, spring is coming soon, and we need to make shoes at home. But I can't handle it all by myself. Can you help me sew some soles?"
Yang Lihua packed a pile of worn-out rags, along with sturdy hemp ropes and screwdrivers, into a package and pushed it in front of Tiedan's mother.
Tiedan's mother was very happy to help Yang Lihua. She immediately picked up the things and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. I will pack them quickly and send them to you."
Yang Lihua didn't hesitate and said with a smile, "Okay, I'm busy during the day. After you finish it, it's best to send it to me after dark."
Tiedan's mother didn't think much about it, and quickly agreed and went home.
On the way, she met other women from the village. Seeing her carrying a package, they wanted their eyes to grow hooks and chased after her to ask, "Is this the money Sister Lihua gave you?"
Tiedan's mother quickly waved her hands, "What nonsense are you talking about? Sixth Uncle has a large family, and Sister Lihua is too busy sewing the soles herself, so she asked me to help."
As she spoke, she showed the rags to the man before rushing back home.
That night, just after the Tai family had finished dinner, Tiedan's mother came over with seven or eight pairs of shoe soles.
The stitches on each pair of shoes are fine and neat, and they are sturdy.
Yang Lihua was very happy. She pulled her to the west room and stuffed a package into her hand.
Tiedan's mother thought she was just going to continue sewing the soles, so she didn't take it seriously.
Yang Lihua walked her to the gate of the courtyard and then whispered, "These are old things that we don't need at home. You can go back and take a look. It would be great if you can use them."
After saying that, she smiled, pushed Tiedan's mother, and closed the gate.
Tiedan's mother had some guesses in her mind as she went all the way home. When she opened the package, she burst into tears.
The package contained three sets of old jackets and trousers. Although they were all changed by the boys, they were just the right size for his two daughters and son to wear.
What about helping me mend the soles of shoes? I'm busy during the day, so it's better to deliver it at night.
In fact, these were all excuses Yang Lihua made up because she was afraid that she would not accept these clothes.
In the past few years, her family has been extremely poor. Even if some clan members occasionally help them with some food and other supplies, they may say nice things but their eyes are full of pity and contempt.
Only Yang Lihua helped her and was so concerned about her fragile self-esteem and face.
The two half-naked girls, Dayaer and Eryaer, were checking the coats and pants with surprise, when they suddenly saw their mother crying and hurried to ask.
Tiedan's mother pulled her ignorant son over and broke down the truth of the matter to her three children. Finally, she admonished them, "Remember to be kind to your Sixth Grandfather's family in the future. Do you understand?"
The three children all nodded, and Tiedan even shouted, "Sixth Grandpa gave me fish soup and saved my life. Dad said I should repay him when I grow up!"
"Yes, we must repay you!" Tiedan's mother wiped her tears and quickly distributed jackets and trousers to her third brother's children. She altered the size of the jackets and trousers to make them thinner and fatter. After the spring came, she took out the old cotton and they could be worn as single clothes.
In short, my daughter no longer has to hide at home and not be able to see anyone!
The night wind blows the window paper, like a woman's sobbing, faint and resentful.
Zhuzhu lay in her mother's arms, sleeping in the warm quilt, not afraid at all.
She stretched out her chubby little arms and hugged her mother's neck, acting coquettishly.
"Mom, tell me a story. Zhuzhu wants to hear a story!"
Yang Lihua smiled and kissed her daughter's forehead, then said happily to her husband, "Our daughter's speech is getting clearer and clearer. Unless she's in a hurry and says 'youyou' instead of 'rourou', there's no problem at other times."
"Of course, this is my daughter, she's very smart!" Tai Jizu was rarely proud, and finally whispered, "How about we give Zhuzhu a brother?"
Yang Lihua's expression immediately changed. She snorted coldly, "No way! Zhuzhu has finally gotten better, and no matter how much I love her, it still feels like it's not enough. What if I give birth to another child and neglect Zhuzhu? If you want to have a child, go ahead and have it yourself. I have Zhuzhu, and that's all I need!"
After saying that, she turned over and hugged her daughter, no longer paying attention to her husband.
Tai Jizu wanted to slap himself. How could this stinky mouth say that the door hasn't been closed yet?
He quickly tried to make amends, "No, no, I was wrong. I meant that when my second brother and his family go to the city this time, I want you to find a doctor to check your sister-in-law's pulse and take care of her health so that they can give Yongyue a brother."
"Hmph, that's more like it!" Yang Lihua reluctantly accepted her husband's explanation, but still didn't give him a good face. "Blow out the lights and go to bed!"
Tai Jizu had no choice but to blow out the oil lamp and retreat back into the cold bed.
Someone, come here and sew my mouth shut!
He once had a sweet and soft wife and daughter in front of him, but he didn't cherish them...
Zhuzhu didn't know that her father had eaten the food. She fell asleep soundly soon after listening to her mother's gentle voice telling stories.
Tai Jiye and his companions were gone for more than half a month. When they left the village, the snow had just begun to melt. When they came back, the roads had returned to their original appearance, and the mountains and forests had shed their white coats.
As usual, the young and old in the village welcomed them at the village entrance. It was a joyful and lively occasion, not much different from the Chinese New Year.
The Min family was as generous as ever, of course, this was also because master chefs like Tai Jizong were meticulous and patient in their work, and the handymen were diligent and not lazy, but mainly because they were extremely disciplined, always keeping their heads down when entering and leaving the Min family, not to mention looking around, they never even glanced at the maids and old women.
This is really what the Min family cares about!
You should know that there was a family I was friendly with who was also renovating their house. A stranger entered the yard and started running around everywhere, bumping into the young lady of the family. After he left, he spread rumors everywhere, saying how ugly and domineering the young lady was.
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