Chapter 22 Harvest



Wei Hanzhou glanced at Liu Tangxi, his eyes filled with unclear emotions.

Afterwards, he looked at his three nephews and nieces. Seeing that they looked frightened and did not seem to welcome him, Wei Hanzhou pursed his lips and went back.

Looking at Wei Hanzhou's departing back, Liu Tangxi burst into laughter.

Every time I see Wei Hanzhou's dead face change color, I find it very interesting.

"Goodbye, you're welcome to come again next time~" Liu Tangxi smiled and waved to Wei Hanzhou.

Wei Hanzhou narrowed his eyes and walked into the study.

That afternoon, Wei Daniu and Wei Erhu came back from the fields and told everyone that the crops could be harvested the next day.

Harvesting food is a big job and very tiring.

In previous years, almost everyone in the family would participate in this event.

Even the three little kids would follow along, and Bosheng and Fuyao would serve the adults tea and water.

With so many people involved, the work can be done very quickly and it can be completed in two or three days.

This year's situation was special. First, Wei Lao San could not attend. Second, Zhou was pregnant and it was inconvenient. Third, Wei Hanzhou was back.

Wei Lao San thought for a long time and made a decision: "The eldest, the second, the eldest's wife, and your mother, the four of you go."

Liu Tangxi's family was poor when she was young, and she also worked in the fields. Naturally, she knew how hard it was to collect grain, and she also knew how important this matter was, so she planned to go with them from the beginning.

As soon as Wei Lao San finished speaking, Liu Tangxi spoke up: "Dad, my daughter-in-law wants to go too."

It's not that she wanted to work, no one likes to tire themselves out, but autumn harvest is a big event, even though she is not very strong, she still wants to do something within her ability. It will always be faster if she lends a hand.

Liu Tangxi looked delicate and tender, like a lady from a rich family, and must have never worked in the fields. Because of her embroidery skills and the fact that she taught embroidery to the two girls in her family, everyone thought highly of her. In addition, she recently started teaching a few children to read, so the people in Wei Lao San's family wanted to worship her even more.

So, as soon as she said it, she was refuted.

"Third brother's wife, the children are at home, you just need to take care of them." Zhang said.

Liu Tangxi glanced at Zhou and said, "Second sister-in-law is at home, and the children are all obedient, so there is no need for so many people to watch over them."

Mrs. Li was becoming more and more satisfied with her third daughter-in-law. She smiled and said, "Your second sister-in-law is in poor health and needs someone to look after her. Also, someone needs to deliver meals to her, right? You can just cook at home and go to the fields to deliver meals. Also, your father is ill, so you can take care of everything at home."

Looking at everyone's gaze, Liu Tangxi looked at Zhou's belly, then at Wei Lao San's sick face, and agreed.

After Liu Tangxi nodded, Wei Hanzhou continued, "Go, son."

"Third brother, you should study hard at home. The autumn exam is less than a year away. If you study well, it will be better than anything else." Wei Daniu said.

"My son is married now, so this is the way it should be. Besides, stopping for a day or two won't delay anything." Wei Hanzhou said.

Wei Lao San looked at his son's determined eyes, thought about it, and agreed.

He knew that his son had the right ideas and would go even if he didn't let him.

After hearing what Wei Hanzhou said, Liu Tangxi looked at him a few more times.

I didn't expect that Wei Hanzhou, who usually hides in the house to read every day, could stand up at the critical moment.

Even if Wei Hanzhou didn't bring it up, no one would think that Wei Hanzhou was lazy. After all, the responsibility of changing the fate of the family rested on him alone. If he succeeded, then everyone in the family would benefit greatly.

For this, everyone is willing to accommodate him.

Liu Tangxi would not blame Wei Hanzhou or look down on him. If she were really Wei Hanzhou's family member, she would rather work in the fields than let Wei Hanzhou delay his studies.

After all, if Wei Hanzhou passed the exam and became the top scorer, she wouldn't have to work hard for the rest of her life.

But if he stood up, Liu Tangxi would look at him with higher regard.

Coincidentally, Wei Hanzhou also looked over.

Looking at Wei Hanzhou's deep eyes that couldn't tell the emotion clearly, Liu Tangxi made a face at him, and then successfully saw Wei Hanzhou's face change and his brows frowned.

Liu Tangxi pretended nothing had happened and returned to his usual calmness when he looked at everyone.

Wei Hanzhou looked at her again and turned his gaze away.

The matter of collecting food was thus decided, and after everyone talked for a few more words, they returned to their rooms to rest.

The next morning, before dawn, Liu Tangxi heard Wei Hanzhou get up.

Liu Tangxi also woke up drowsily. After seeing everyone off, she went back to sleep for a while.

When it was bright, Liu Tangxi started cooking.

Li had already kneaded the dough last night. Now that the dough had risen, Liu Tangxi began to knead the dough and make steamed buns.

Before that, she boiled a pot of mung bean water.

Working requires a lot of physical energy, so eating hot steamed buns is more substantial and can help you resist hunger.

It’s hot outside, drink more mung bean water to prevent heatstroke.

Liu Tangxi was quick and agile and quickly steamed the steamed buns.

As soon as the steamed buns were put on the stove, Fuyao came over to light the fire.

Now that Zhou is older, it is inconvenient for her to do anything, but Fuyao has become much more sensible than before and has started to help with housework.

After steaming the buns, Liu Tangxi started to stew the dishes, which rarely included some meat.

Once fried, the aroma comes out.

Fu Yao couldn't help swallowing.

The sound was so loud that even Liu Tangxi heard it.

However, not only Fu Yao swallowed his saliva, she did too.

When the dishes were served, Liu Tangxi quietly picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks and put it into Fusha's mouth.

Fu Yao looked at Liu Tangxi in surprise and started chewing happily.

The rice was ready quickly and the steamed buns were cooked too.

Liu Tangxi let the three little kids eat their meal first, and left some food at home. Then he took the three little kids and went to the fields with the food.

It has been such a long time since Liu Tangxi came here, but this is the first time for him to go to the fields. Looking at the people working hard in the fields and the food everywhere, he is in a good mood.

The atmosphere of harvest always makes people happy.

Soon, the group arrived at Wei Lao San's territory.

After putting down their things, Bosheng and Fuyao shouted loudly for everyone to come over for dinner.

Hearing the noise, the people from Wei Laosan's family put down their work and walked towards the end of the field.

Wei Hanzhou was walking at the end. As he was walking, a girl from the same village suddenly smiled and said, "Hanzhou, is that your wife?"

Liu Tangxi seldom goes out, so many people in the village have never seen her.

Wei Hanzhou nodded and said, "Yeah."

"He's strangely handsome."

Wei Hanzhou looked up at Liu Tangxi, who was standing at the edge of the field and talking to someone with a smile on his face. He pursed his lips and said nothing.

"Oh, our talented young man is still shy? Why should you be shy? It's better to be handsome than ugly. Your mother has good taste, and you are lucky."

Even though Wei Hanzhou was strong inside, he felt a little embarrassed by such a straightforward joke.

Seeing Wei Hanzhou's embarrassment, several uncles and aunts who were working started laughing.

The laughter here was a bit loud and it was closer to the edge of the field, so everyone standing at the edge of the field heard it.

Li turned to look at her son and muttered, "What is the third son talking to someone about? Why hasn't he come over yet?"

After hearing this, Wei Daniu called out loudly, "Third brother, come and have dinner."

Wei Hanzhou nodded to the uncles and aunts and walked towards the end of the field.

As soon as Wei Hanzhou walked over, Li asked, "What were you talking to them about? Why did you come here so late?"

Wei Hanzhou pursed his lips and glanced at Liu Tangxi who was standing beside him fanning himself with a straw hat.

During the autumn harvest season, the sun hangs brightly in the sky, making people dizzy. After a summer, everyone's skin color has become several shades darker.

However, Liu Tangxi, who accompanied her nephews and nieces in the yard every day, looked as if she had not experienced a summer and was still glowing white.

This appearance is out of place in this farmland.

Liu Tangxi fanned herself for a while and felt less hot. She took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped the sweat off her forehead. As soon as she finished wiping, she found Wei Hanzhou staring at her.

"What are you looking at——" Liu Tangxi was about to say 'what are you looking at', but suddenly noticed the gazes of Li and others, and immediately changed her words, "...What, husband? Come and eat~"

After Liu Tangxi said this, Li forgot what she had just asked and said to her son, "Yes, third brother, come and eat. Your wife's cooking is delicious, and these potatoes are soft and fragrant."

Wei Hanzhou looked at the fake smile on Liu Tangxi's face, lowered his eyes, and sat down on the ground with everyone to eat.

After everyone finished their meal, they rested for a while and then went back to work. Liu Tangxi, along with a few other kids, cleaned up the used plates and went home.

By noon, Wei Lao San could no longer sit still, and accompanied by Wei Bosheng, he went downstairs to take a look.

Land is the life of farmers, so Wei Lao San naturally attaches great importance to it.

During this period, Liu Tangxi sent mung bean water again.

In the afternoon, Liu Tangxi delivered another meal and another serving of water.

On the second day, Liu Tangxi did not steam steamed buns in the morning but steamed dumplings. The dumplings were delicious and convenient, and were simpler than vegetables, so they were well received.

After three or four days of hard work, the grain from the fields was finally harvested.

Although Liu Tangxi did not work in the fields, she helped with a lot of things. So after the grain was harvested, she was also very tired.

Seeing Wei Hanzhou collect the food and step into the study again that night, Liu Tangxi's admiration for him was like a torrent of water.

Strangely enough, although Wei Hanzhou felt physically tired, his mind was very clear after being exposed to the sun for several days.

He didn't have to go out to harvest tomorrow, and he didn't have to go to bed too early, so he used this free time to review his book again.

Liu Tangxi felt like she was about to collapse from exhaustion, so she wiped herself again in the house. She had washed herself during the day, but she felt uncomfortable in the afternoon after helping to carry food, so she washed herself again.

At this moment, Liu Tangxi missed the shower and the bathtub...

However, she had lived this kind of simple life before, so she just thought about it and let it go.

After washing, Liu Tangxi tidied himself up and collapsed on the bed.

He closed his eyes, let his legs hang down, and swayed from time to time.

I was planning to get up and cover myself with the quilt after a while, but somehow I fell asleep while lying down.

When she woke up, it was already the next morning.

Looking at the thin blanket on his body and thinking about what happened last night, Liu Tangxi suddenly came to his senses.

When I looked again, Wei Hanzhou was tidying up the roof in the house.

Liu Tangxi looked at the thin blanket on his body, hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively: "Did you cover me with it?"

Wei Hanzhou glanced at Liu Tangxi and said, "Yeah."

Liu Tangxi was about to say thank you when she suddenly remembered that she was disheveled last night and her face turned red.

Facing Wei Hanzhou's gaze, Liu Tangxi felt a little embarrassed. Her words of thanks were thrown out of her mind, and her words became distorted: "Did I ever tell you not to look at anything inappropriate?"

The last time, when Liu Tangxi said this, Wei Hanzhou ignored her.

But today, Wei Hanzhou spoke for the first time: "You are my wife, both parties are willing, it has been recorded in the family tree, everything is in accordance with etiquette. How can it be said to be impolite?"

Hearing this, something suddenly exploded in Liu Tangxi's mind.


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