Chapter 126 Notification of Rehabilitation
A few days later, Shen Qianqian ran to the cornfield and called to her parents and Shen Ziming, who were tying corn stalks, "Dad, Mom, Big Brother, Second Sister-in-law stewed pork ribs today."
Jiang Ning has been staying in Dahe Village for more than a month. Today is the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, and the New Year is just a few days away.
But nowadays farmers don't think about taking holidays; they're busy all year round working for their future livelihoods.
Jiang Ning was quite worried. She wanted to spend the New Year with her family, but Shen Mo wasn't there.
Since learning that her family was going to be exonerated, Shen Qianqian has become more and more cheerful.
Now everyone in the village knows that the Shen family has a good relationship with the brigade leader's family, and no one dares to say anything.
Shen Qianqian came to call for help and also did some chores. The more she did, the less her parents had to do.
Shen Qianqian's personality gradually returned to its former lively and cheerful self. Wherever she went, she was like a little angel, warming people's hearts.
Shen Ziming's expression was naturally calm. Ever since the incident with Jin Yuyan, he had become much more sullen.
Shen Qianqian tilted her head to look at him and said with a grin, "Big brother, don't look so gloomy. Aren't you happy to see your beautiful little sister?"
Shen Ziming's gaze fell on her.
The younger sister has always been the family's little darling, pampered by her parents and two older brothers since she was little. However, she suffered a lot when she was sent to the countryside, and her personality became less lively and cheerful.
The younger sister now overlapped with the younger sister who used to make people happy. Shen Ziming chuckled and reached out to poke her forehead. "You, who told you to praise yourself like that?"
"That's what my second sister-in-law taught me. Girls should praise themselves more." Shen Qianqian said excitedly, "I'm different. I not only praise myself, but I also want you to praise me, big brother."
Shen Ziming's mood brightened; with such a little sunshine in the Shen family, it didn't seem so cold anymore.
Just then, a woman's voice came, "Dajun, hurry home and kill that chicken, I dare not."
Shen Ziming and Shen Qianqian turned their heads and saw Jin Yuyan standing on the edge of the field, bossing Li Dajun, who was bundling corn in the field, around.
"You don't even dare to kill a chicken?" Li Dajun frowned, then muttered under his breath, "All you have is a mouth."
"I'm scared of killing chickens," Jin Yuyan said coquettishly.
Clearly, her tactic worked very well on Li Dajun.
Jin Yuyan came here on purpose to show off. She appeared in front of the Shen family from time to time, just to let them see how well she would live after marrying someone else.
Shen Qianqian and Shen Ziming didn't even glance at Jin Yuyan. The brother and sister each carried a large bundle of corn stalks and left. As they passed Jin Yuyan, she heard Shen Qianqian say, "Big brother, second sister-in-law said she's going to cook ten dishes on the first day of the new year. Can you guess what they are?"
Shen Ziming was somewhat surprised, "Why are there so many dishes?"
Shen Qianqian said, "Second sister-in-law said we should have a good meal on New Year's Day."
The sound of their voices gradually faded into the distance...
Jin Yuyan was already feeling resentful after being ignored by them. She was unhappy with her life, so why should the Shen family live so well?
She never thought much of Li Dajun, this country bumpkin. She didn't mind having affairs, but he was quite good at taking care of people.
But ever since she married him, the man hasn't treated her as well, leaving her with all the household chores.
She was extremely annoyed.
But she had no choice but to do it. Fortunately, Li Dajun didn't force her to work in the fields, which she was quite satisfied with.
But no matter what, she just couldn't stand the fact that the Shen family was doing better and better because of Jiang Ning. They still wanted to have a good New Year? Dream on!
She glared fiercely at Shen Qianqian and Shen Ziming as they walked away, her heart hardening. She thought to herself, "Anyway, I've already written the report. I'll hand it in the day before the Spring Festival, and when the search team arrives, they'll be just in time to see the Shen family celebrating the New Year—"
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The Shen family has been living a particularly good life lately, and because of Jiang Ning, they have even received special care from the brigade leader's family.
The captain didn't interfere much, but within his capabilities, he made the tasks assigned to the Shen family much easier.
Moreover, in the dead of winter, there's not much heavy work to be done in the fields.
Under Jiang Ning's care, Shen's parents' energy and spirits improved more and more.
Time flies and it's Chinese New Year. Even if people don't really have a concept of celebrating the holiday, every household takes a break from their work.
Nowadays, while not every household is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations for the New Year, smoke still rises from the chimneys of every household early in the morning.
Jiang Ning wasn't in a hurry. The Shen family knew she was going to prepare a feast today, and everyone helped out.
Mr. Shen sat down next to Mrs. Shen to pick vegetables, but Mrs. Shen glared at him and said, "Why are you doing such easy work? Go help Ningning butcher the meat. Ziming, go pluck the chicken feathers and scrape off the fish scales. Don't let Ningning do things that hurt her hands."
Shen Bingting was already used to listening to his wife, so he immediately agreed to help his second daughter-in-law.
Jiang Ning was about to chop the pork bones with a cleaver when a hand quickly came over and took over her job.
Chen's mother called to Jiang Ning, "Ningning, come here quickly. Just tell your dad and older brother how to handle those difficult ones."
Jiang Ning didn't stand on ceremony and left the most troublesome part of cooking to Shen's father and Shen Ziming.
Shen's father and Shen Ziming did the work assigned by Shen's mother without any complaints and did it conscientiously.
She couldn't help but chuckle. Shen Mo's good nature was inseparable from the Shen family's upbringing.
In the end, all that fell to Jiang Ning was picking vegetables; she wasn't even allowed to touch cold water.
While washing the vegetables, Shen Qianqian took over the work, leaving the simplest step of cooking to Jiang Ning.
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Shen Mo took a car provided by the Qingxian Military Region to the county government.
The letter of exoneration for the Shen family had just arrived at the county government.
Although today is the first day of the lunar new year, the county government has left some people behind.
When Shen Mo appeared, he was still wearing his military uniform. The county government officials did not dare to neglect him and immediately had the county magistrate summoned.
Shen Mo was only there to collect the letter of exoneration from the Shen family. With the letter, he could directly pick up his family from Dahe Village.
His mission at the Qingxian Military Region ended ahead of schedule. When the commander learned that he wanted to pick up his family and leave together, he even approved two vehicles for him.
Shen Mo was led to a lounge by the county government officials. As he entered the lobby, several people wearing armbands brushed past him.
The county magistrate arrived quickly. He saw that Shen Mo was wearing a military uniform. Although the badges representing his military rank had been removed, his demeanor and the fact that he was accompanied by two soldiers suggested that he must be an officer.
Upon learning of Shen Mo's purpose, the county magistrate immediately retrieved the letter of exoneration from the Shen family.
Upon learning where Shen Mo was going, he even had someone summon the reception staff to take the officer to Dahe Village.
Shen Mo wanted to say that he knew the way, but the other party had already called for reinforcements.
As soon as the reception staff arrived, Shen Mo recognized him.
Xiao Liu also recognized Shen Mo; he was the soldier who had been with the woman at the train station that day.
Shen Mo said to Xiao Liu, "Hello, could you please take me to Dahe Village?"
Xiao Liu nodded without hesitation.
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