Ling Ba really didn't want to pay any attention to Ling Qi.
"Ling Qi, put Xin'er down quickly! Can't you see the little girl is about to cry?"
“Xin’er won’t cry.” Ling Qi made a face at Xia Minxin.
Xia Minxin's eyes reddened, her lips trembled, and tears streamed down her face.
"I don't want you to hug me."
Ling Qi protested, "You just called Ling Ba 'Big Brother,' why didn't you call me?"
Xia Minxin burst into tears.
She stretched out her hands to Ling Ba, pleading, "Save me."
Ling Qi was both amused and exasperated, while Ling Ba was moved; this little girl was truly endearing.
He reached out and took Xia Minxin's hand, saying, "Big brother will take you to Qingyun to play."
He was so bored.
Inside the courtyard, Guo was practicing walking, accompanied by her husband and assisted by her two sons.
Today, Qiu Yan met her nominal uncle, Xia Cheng, for the first time.
The man was tall and thin, bony, with graying temples and a face etched with the marks of time.
His appearance was heartbreaking to see.
He had just returned home a day or two ago, and since his short-term job had ended, he was staying home to take care of his wife.
"Xiao Yan, come sit down." Xia Cheng smiled kindly and quickly brought a stool for Qiu Yan.
Qiu Yan responded, calling out, "Uncle."
This uncle looks kind.
Xia Minhan and Xia Minrui exchanged brief greetings and then silently stood aside.
Xia Minhan: "Cousin, are you leaving again this time you're back?"
Qiu Yan: "I'm not leaving."
Xia Minrui: "When will you go to Shangjin next time? Can you take us with you?"
Qiu Yan: "What are you going to Shangjin for?"
"Make money." Xia Minrui thought that going to Shangjin to do short-term work would definitely make money.
The money his father brought back this time was used to pay off all the debts, and his cousin still didn't have the money to hire a doctor for their mother.
Xia Minmin also wanted to make money; she had mentioned it to Qiu Yan before.
But if her two younger brothers go out to work, what will happen to her mother and sister if she leaves again?
Qiu Yan shook her head: "You are too inexperienced to go to Shangjin for now. If you want to make money, Baiyang or Huaiyuan are both fine."
Guo sniffed. The reason this family was so poor was all because of her.
She felt somewhat guilty.
Xia Cheng's face was serious. "You two, you think you're all grown up now?"
How old are you? You rarely even go to the county town, yet you're thinking of venturing into the capital?
Shangjin was not a place where poor farmers like them could go.
Xiao Yan is truly capable; after not seeing her for several years, Xia Cheng looks at her with newfound respect.
The two sons stepped back simultaneously, saying no more.
"Xiaoyan, look at your aunt's legs, how are they recovering?" Guo shook her head at her two sons, changing the subject.
Qiu Yan touched Guo's legs and nodded.
"Aunt, as long as you persist in exercising every day, your legs may be fully recovered in less than six months."
Hu Lang's medical skills were superb, and Qiu Yan was glad that she had chosen the right person.
Hearing her say this, everyone in the courtyard was overjoyed.
After exchanging pleasantries in the courtyard, Qiu Yan and Xia Minmin helped Guo Shi, one on each side, into the room.
This time, Qiu Yan personally administered acupuncture to her aunt.
During the acupuncture treatment, Madam Guo said, "Xiao Yan, thanks to you, once my leg injury heals, I will help take care of A Xu and Ling'er."
Compared to her previous negative attitude, Guo clearly has gained confidence in herself.
Qiu Yan smiled and said, "Auntie, you're so kind."
Guo felt guilty towards Xia Minmin.
"Minmin, your mother has already asked a matchmaker to find you a suitable family."
"Mother, Father and my brother still have to work. If I get married, who will take care of you and Xin'er?"
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