Xing Zhaozhao returned to the cellar in a daze, just in time to see Hong Yu coming in from outside.
Hongyu saw Xing Zhaozhao and exclaimed with delight, "I knew it, Mom, you must have come here to wait for Dad again. How did it go? Did you find him?"
Xing Zhaozhao forced a stiff smile, walked over, and patted her son's head: "If you didn't wait, you won't wait anymore."
Hongyu, puzzled, asked, "Why?"
“We are from two different worlds after all. He has his family, and we have ours. We are not the same.” Xing Zhaozhao said, her voice slightly choked.
Hongyu didn't quite understand, but he could tell that his mother was very sad, so he hugged her and comforted her, "It's okay, Mom still has me, my brother, and my sister."
"Hmm." Xing Zhaozhao hugged the little one tightly in her arms for a while before letting go and asking, "Why did you suddenly come to find your mother?"
"Ah!" Hongyu exclaimed, only then remembering, "Grandma Hao is here."
"It's fine if she comes. This isn't the first time Grandma Hao has come to our house," Xing Zhaozhao said as she led the little one out.
“She brought someone with her this time, and they look just like Mom,” Hongyu said.
Xing Zhaozhao paused, her lips twitching slightly.
No way, Lin Wan is here again? It seems she went to Dacheng Street looking for her last time and made a mess of things. She's taking this opportunity to pester her again. What a blunder.
Xing Zhaozhao couldn't help but sigh with a headache.
"What's wrong, Mom?" Hongyu asked his mother with concern.
"It's alright." Xing Zhaozhao patted her son's head reassuringly, then continued to lead him into the house ahead.
Inside the main room, Aunt Hao was holding and teasing little Hongling, saying, "Look at Grandma, little Hongling, look at Grandma..."
Little Hongling looked at Aunt Hao and gave her a toothless smile.
Aunt Hao was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Oh my, our little Hongling is so adorable!"
As she spoke, she asked Lin Wan beside her, "Don't you think so, Wan?"
Lin Wan leaned against Aunt Hao, smiling as she looked at Xiao Hongling, and praised, "Of course! I've never seen such a pretty little girl before." But in her heart, she couldn't help but think: "Tch, she's just a little girl. She has two at home. I don't know what's so special about her."
Her gaze immediately fell on Hongfei, who had been staying by her sister's side: this was the one she truly cherished.
Hongfei felt uncomfortable under her gaze and couldn't help but hide behind Aunt Hao.
Just then, Xing Zhaozhao returned with Hongyu by the hand.
Hongfei's eyes lit up immediately when he saw his mother return: "Mom..."
Xing Zhaozhao responded with an "Ah," and patted his head with a smile.
"You're back." Aunt Hao looked at Xing Zhaozhao and said, "You went to the cellar again. Every time I come here, I don't see you. You're always in the cellar. What treasures do you hide in that cellar? You always like to go there."
There's definitely something special about it.
Xing Zhaozhao smiled, leaned over, and teased the daughter in Aunt Hao's arms, saying, "There's no baby in there, but there's enough food for our family of four in there, so we have to keep a close eye on it. I just took a look, and it looks like some sweet potatoes have been gnawed by rats. Auntie, do you have any rat poison? Could you give me some?"
“Okay, when you get back, I’ll have Xiuning bring you some.” Aunt Hao readily agreed.
"Thank you in advance, Auntie," Xing Zhaozhao said, then asked, "What brings you here today, Auntie?"
"I haven't seen Xiao Hongling in a long time, I miss her terribly. It just so happened that Awan was coming over, so I came with her." Aunt Hao pointed to Lin Wan standing to the side and said.
Lin Wan looked at Xing Zhaozhao and smiled sweetly: "Cousin Zhaozhao."
Xing Zhaozhao gave a faint "hmm" in response, then looked at Aunt Hao in surprise: "Awan? When did you two become so close?"
Aunt Hao smiled and said, "I never expected to get along so well with A-Wan. Not only does she look like you, but she also has a similar temperament."
Xing Zhaozhao: "!!"
Appearances aside, what about personality? How is it similar?
It seems that Aunt Hao's eyesight has deteriorated significantly after what happened with Zhang Wenming.
"I never knew you had a cousin who looks so much like you. It was fine before because you lived far away, but now that you live closer, you should visit her often. That way, if anything happens to you in the future, you'll have someone to help you. Don't you agree, Wan?" Aunt Hao continued.
Lin Wan smiled and nodded repeatedly, "That's right."
As she spoke, she looked at Xing Zhaozhao and said, "I will come to see you often in the future, Cousin Zhaozhao."
Xing Zhaozhao chuckled dryly, "Then I really have to thank you..."
"We're all family, Cousin Zhao Zhao, you don't need to be so polite," Lin Wan said with a smile.
Xing Zhaozhao: "..." Can't you understand good or bad words?
"Why didn't you bring the two children with you this time?" Xing Zhaozhao simply changed the subject.
Lin Wan's eyes flickered: "Oh, the two little girls are a bit spoiled. Last time I brought them to visit relatives, they refused to walk halfway because they thought their feet were tired, and they even threw a tantrum at me. So this time I simply didn't bring them. I'll just let them stay at home and behave themselves."
"Really? They don't look like it," Xing Zhaozhao said, recalling the first time she met the two little girls.
She's so well-behaved and exceptionally sensible. Even when her mother confiscated her New Year's money and snacks, she remained silent and didn't show any dissatisfaction. You really have to get angry with a child like that.
"It's true, the young lady is just too proud to show it in front of you," Lin Wan said with a smile.
Xing Zhaozhao immediately knew not to say anything more.
Aunt Hao also gave her some advice: "Next time you come, you can go to the intersection of your town in advance and find Da Han, who drives a tractor in our village. He often travels between the village and the town. Just tell him and ask him to give you and the two children a ride. It will be more convenient."
“Okay, I’ll try next time,” Lin Wan replied.
Xing Zhaozhao's lips twitched. This Aunt Hao always comes up with terrible ideas.
Aunt Hao sat for a while, then got up and left. She handed Xiao Hongling back to Xing Zhaozhao and said, "Alright, it's getting late. I have to go back and cook. I won't disturb you two cousins' private conversation any longer."
Xing Zhaozhao: "..." What private things could they possibly have to say to each other?
Lin Wan acted as if she were at home, personally seeing Aunt Hao off to the front door: "Have a safe journey, Auntie."
"Okay, I know, you can go back now," Aunt Hao replied with a smile.
Just then, Zhang Wenming came down the mountain carrying firewood, and the three of them bumped into each other.
The moment Lin Wan saw Zhang Wenming, her eyes immediately became fixed on him.
However, considering that Aunt Hao was right next to them, the two women's eyes met briefly before they quickly looked away.
When Aunt Hao saw Zhang Wenming, her smiling face quickly darkened, she snorted coldly, and left in a flash.
Lin Wan was stunned for a moment, then looked at Zhang Wenming with a strange expression.
Zhang Wenming gave her a hurt and helpless look.
Lin Wan's heart skipped a beat again, and as she watched Zhang Wenming carry firewood past her, his steps slowed down as if he were waiting for something, she felt an urgency rising within her.
She turned and went back into the house.
When Xing Zhaozhao saw Lin Wan return, she couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Should she send her away, or send her away, or send her away?
Unexpectedly, Lin Wan looked at her with a smile and said, "I'm sorry, Cousin Zhao Zhao, it's getting late, I should go back now, otherwise the two children and their father will go hungry."
Xing Zhaozhao's eyes lit up instantly, and she stood up abruptly: "Really? Don't be shy, hurry up, you can't let your child and her father go hungry, I'll take you..."
Lin Wan's lips twitched slightly at the sight of his impatient expression.
Never mind, she's in a hurry to meet someone this time, so I'll let it go for now.
Xing Zhaozhao personally escorted Lin Wan to the front gate, watching her leave with a beaming smile, and blurted out, "Next time..."
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly realized his mistake and quickly stopped himself. He almost said something wrong. He vowed never to come again...
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