Zuo Xiuhong was in a much better mood now and didn't care much about Old Mrs. Li scolding her.
Instead, she laughed and said, "Mother, you're right, hehehe, Lili, you sit and play, your aunt will make you something delicious later!"
The speed at which he changed his expression was astounding; with that beaming smile, he completely forgot how sarcastic and mean he had just been.
After saying that, he continued processing the fish.
Grandma Li glared at her irritably, then turned to Gu Lili and said, "Lili, your aunt is just a straightforward person, please don't mind her!"
Gu Lili shook her head indifferently, indicating that she understood.
Lunch was ultimately prepared by Grandma Li, as Zuo Xiuhong's cooking was simply not very good.
However, Zuo Xiuhong diligently assisted from the side.
Even when Gu Lili wanted to help, Zuo Xiuhong made her sit on a stool, telling her to just sit and rest while she waited to eat.
Today's noodle soup even has some meat that Gu Lili gave me a few days ago added.
As the pork was added to the pot, the aroma slowly wafted out.
The eldest uncle, Li Qingshan, his cousin, Li Qimu, and his third uncle, Li Tiansheng, seemed to have returned following the aroma of meat.
The three of them went to the field to pull weeds, and it was just time for them to come back for dinner.
As soon as Li Qimu saw Gu Lili in the courtyard, he rushed over.
"Big Cousin, has Fourth Cousin arrived yet?" Li Qimu asked excitedly.
Li Qimu and Gu Sigou were about the same age, so they got along well.
The last time I went to Gu Lili's house, my cousin Si Gou brought a lot of delicious food to treat me.
Therefore, he especially liked Gu Sigou.
"Eldest Uncle, Third Uncle!"
Gu Lili first greeted her two uncles before turning to answer Li Qimu's question.
“Your fourth cousin is home guarding the house today, he didn’t come!” Gu Lili bent down and smiled at Li Qimu.
Upon hearing Gu Lili's words, Li Qimu's initially happy face instantly turned dejected.
Gu Lili covered her mouth and laughed, "Alright, don't be sad. Whenever you have time, I'll have your cousin Si Gou come and play with you! Here, this is for you!"
As Gu Lili spoke, she handed Li Qimu a bag of sweet cookies that she had just bought from her sleeve.
Li Qimu's initially dejected mood instantly lifted.
He would never admit that he liked his cousin Si Gou so much because Si Gou would give him good food.
As long as there's good food, it's fine even if my cousin Si Gou doesn't come!
Zuo Xiuhong came out to call them for dinner, and just then she bumped into Gu Lili giving them cookies, which made her smile even more happily.
"Lili, come in and have some dumpling soup!"
Zuo Xiuhong smiled and called out with feigned kindness, startling Li Qingshan who was standing to the side.
My wife, who always speaks like a firecracker, is so gentle today, it's kind of creepy. Could she be possessed?
However, what Zuo Xiuhong said next made Li Qingshan realize that he was overthinking things.
Zuo Xiuhong turned her head to the side, looked at Li Qimu, and said fiercely, "You can't finish all the good food your cousin gave you at once, or I'll beat you to death!"
I want to try it myself and see what it tastes like!
Li Qimu wolfed down the piece of biscuit in his hand, then gave the rest to Zuo Xiuhong with a displeased expression.
Zuo Xiuhong took it and smiled with satisfaction.
After having dinner at her grandmother's house and finding out what had happened, Gu Lili took Li Ershu home.
Because she seemed to have forgotten the time she had arranged to meet Han Mingyue tomorrow, and she needed to hurry back to arrange a time.
When Gu Lili arrived home, Uncle Zhang's family had just returned from seeing a doctor about her leg.
Han Mingyue saw her carriage arrive and came over from the school.
Before Gu Lili could even ask, Han Mingyue beat her to it.
"Is this uncle feeling any better?" Han Mingyue asked with concern.
Although Gu Erniu still resented Han Mingyue for her dissolute behavior towards his sister last time, this incident gave him a new perspective on Han Mingyue.
That is, although the person is dissolute, their heart is still good.
Aunt Zhang was about to kneel down and kowtow to Han Mingyue in gratitude, but Han Mingyue quickly helped her up.
Aunt Zhang said with a grateful expression, "Thank you so much, Young Master Han. If it weren't for your carriage, my husband's legs would be ruined!"
Aunt Zhang originally thought that Uncle Zhang's leg problem was a minor one.
However, upon hearing what the town doctor said, he couldn't help but gasp.
The doctor said that it was fortunate they brought him in time, otherwise Uncle Zhang's leg would have been ruined.
Zhang Daya is the pillar of his family. If he really loses a leg, how will they live in the future?
They used to make a living by toiling in the fields. Now that they've lost a leg, how will they ever get to work in the fields again?
Han Mingyue smiled and shook her head, saying, "Auntie, it was just a small favor. Please don't be so polite. Please take this uncle inside to rest."
At this moment, Uncle Zhang was sitting on the carriage shaft, looking gratefully at everyone present.
Judging from Uncle Zhang's pale face, he must have suffered a lot during his treatment at the clinic.
He was probably in a lot of pain, because he couldn't even utter a single word.
Gu Lili chimed in, "Yes, Auntie, let's take Uncle Zhang back to rest first!"
Upon hearing Gu Lili's words, Li Ershu volunteered to come to the carriage, bent down, and helped carry Uncle Zhang inside.
As soon as she entered the courtyard, Zhang Dahua, who had been waiting for a long time, burst into tears upon seeing her father's appearance.
After everyone helped Uncle Zhang settle in, they said goodbye and left.
Firstly, so as not to disturb Uncle Zhang's rest, and secondly, so that Aunt Zhang could tell Da Hua about what happened today.
When Gu Lili and her group left, Han Mingyue and Laifu were still standing at the door of Gu Lili's house.
Gu Lili slapped her forehead, realizing how forgetful she was. She had been so focused on moving Uncle Zhang inside that she had almost forgotten about this.
"Mingyue, let's meet at the town gate of Donghai Town at noon tomorrow!" Gu Lili said bluntly.
The two of them had only agreed in the morning that they would take him there tomorrow, but they hadn't specified a time.
Han Mingyue came over precisely to ask Gu Lili when she went.
Since Gu Lili has already set a time, then I don't need to ask anymore.
After exchanging a few words with Gu Lili, Han Mingyue boarded the carriage, preparing to return to Mingyue Town.
Upon entering the carriage, Han Mingyue noticed that Uncle Zhang was not wearing his own clothes, and the inside had been cleaned thoroughly.
He smiled helplessly and then told Laifu to hurry on his way.
Watching Han Mingyue's departing figure, Gu Lili turned around and went home.
However, as soon as she turned her head, she met a pair of eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
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