"Sister-in-law, you heard Jiaojiao and the others' voices, and you don't know what to talk about with Mai Sui." Lin Juhua was pedaling the sewing machine, and the sound of the machine was very low. She could vaguely hear their voices and laughter.
Huang Cuilan said without raising her head, "Jiaojiao is still a child herself. Don't think she has grown up just because she became a mother. It's not like big kids and small kids playing together." She laughed after saying that.
Lin Juhua laughed too. "When they first got married, they took Shitou and the others out to play, either picking wild fruits in the mountains or fishing in the river. They were really big kids. Dad said he'd pick up the kids tomorrow. Who's going, you or big brother? You better give my regards to Grandpa and Auntie. Shitou's going to bother them again this time."
"It's okay. I can take care of one sheep or a flock of sheep. The old people like children. I'll go by myself tomorrow and visit my parents." The eldest sister-in-law finished cutting the clothes and gave them to her. "I'm ready. What else do I need to do?"
"There's nothing much to do. I'll just catch up tonight and finish sewing buttons tomorrow. This machine works better than the Meilijia one. Why are you going? Just keep me company and chat."
The eldest sister-in-law arranged the scissors and scraps of cloth on the couch, clapped her hands, and looked at the finished clothes with satisfaction. "Okay, let me hear what's going on in the village these days. Wait a minute, I'll go back and get some things to make shoes, and bring the wheat seedlings with me."
The eldest sister-in-law walked out of the west wing, saw that the kitchen was dark and no one was there, and walked towards the main room. Before she reached the door, she heard several people chatting inside.
"I guess it must have been my second brother who did it. It must have been my second brother who gave them the medicine to make them have diarrhea. That night, I even heard the gate of the courtyard open." Zhang Guoqing's voice.
"What do you mean I must have done it? I won't admit it. Whoever saw it, haha, those bastards probably got away with it." This was the second brother's proud and innocent voice.
The Zhang family's eldest brother said calmly, "I think it's better to forget it. There's nothing to be gained from compensation. They had so many people and Xiaowu was the one who defeated them. They all have bruises and black eyes, and two have broken arms and legs. If someone hadn't ambushed Xiaowu, they would have all been sent to the county hospital."
Old Man Zhang laughed and said, "That's fine. If you really want to hold them accountable, they're from the next village. Just let it go for the sake of their parents."
Huang Cuilan entered the main room. Oh, they were still drinking, and there wasn't much wine. Zhang's mother was sitting on the kang next to her, sewing shoe soles by the light. Seeing her, she waved for her to come forward. "You're done sewing, why don't you go take a rest? I'll clean up here later. It's rare to see these guys chatting so enthusiastically."
"The second sister's family is still working on the loom. I'm coming back to get some stuff and go over there to mend shoes. Come with me, Mom. The room is bright. Maimiao, I'll take you to your aunt's house. Maisui is there too."
Mother Zhang picked up the small dustpan and went out with them. She said to Father Zhang, "Haha, you guys can chat slowly. We're going to go chat now."
Zhang's mother took Mai Miao directly to the west wing. The eldest sister-in-law Huang Cuilan, wearing black smears, also brought out a small winnowing basket from the east wing based on her familiarity. The three of them entered the small living room. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law took out things. The one who sewed soles sewed soles, and the one who made shoes also made shoes. The sound of the loom was particularly warm in this quiet night. They talked a few words from time to time and laughed.
The four-year-old Xiao Maimiao is a smart, cheerful and laughing little girl. Her full name was specially chosen by Old Man Zhang. According to the five elements, she lacks water, so her full name is Zhang Miao. She is the happy pill of the Zhang family. After the Zhang family had three grandsons in succession, they are very fond of the arrival of this granddaughter. The little girl is also sensible and often takes care of Xiao Maimiao Sui, who is two years younger than her.
Xiao Mai Miao wanted to go into the inner room. She looked at her mother and saw her mother nodded slightly. Then she turned and ran into the inner bedroom. She smiled sweetly and said to Zhou Jiao, "Aunt, I came to your room to play. My brother is still awake."
Zhou Jiao had already heard her mother-in-law and the others chatting and laughing. Since the child was still awake, they didn't lower their voices, "You came with grandma, haven't grandpa and the others finished their drinks yet?"
Mai Miao pouted in disdain, but then felt she was being rude. She secretly stuck out her tongue and made a face, then shyly said to Zhou Jiao, "Grandpa and the others finished their snacks and were just chatting. Grandpa said peanuts would be great with the wine, but grandma wouldn't allow it. We'll have to grow seeds for next year."
"Oh, then why did you come just now? Auntie wanted you to bring her something. Do you dare to go out alone? I have some peanuts here. We bought them a long time ago and forgot about them. Luckily Mai Miao reminded us."
Zhou Jiao thought about it and decided to send some peanuts over. It was a rare opportunity for them to relax. She reached into the cabinet at the head of the kang and took out a large bag of peanuts wrapped in oil paper.
Mai Sui crawled to Mai Miao and tried to get down, sliding down her hand. "I'm not afraid. I'm grown up now. Aunt, please leave some for us. We'll eat it when we come back." Mai Miao held Mai Sui's hand and stared at the oil paper bag happily.
"I'll divide some out for you two to eat when you come back. This is for your grandfather, you let them all eat it. It's been a long time since you bought it and it's going to go bad if you don't eat it. Be careful when you go over and don't fall." Zhou Jiao divided the food and handed it to Mai Miao.
Mai Miao and Mai Sui walked out slowly, saying hello to Zhang's mother, "Grandma, my aunt asked me to deliver something. I'll walk slowly."
With the door of the small living room open, the two sisters slowly moved to the main room in the light. As soon as they saw them, they immediately called out.
"Grandpa, this is what my aunt gave me. She said it would go bad if she didn't eat it. She almost forgot about it. Luckily I reminded her, otherwise it would be such a shame."
"Oh, our Xiaowu is having a good life. I forgot about such a good thing. No wonder he said he was going back to the house to find some snacks. My daughter, ask your aunt if she has any wine and bring it to us. Haha..." Zhang Guofu happily took the oil paper bag from his daughter's hand, opened it and took a look. Wow, each one of them was plump and fragrant, weighing nearly half a pound.
Zhang Guoqing had long wanted to stand up and go back to his room to look for it, but they wouldn't let him go, saying it was because they didn't want to argue with the women. "Come on, they can't explain it clearly. I really do have wine and snacks in my room. I'll go look for it. You wait, there really is no brown sugar to go with the wine, haha."
Zhang Guofu quickly pulled him aside, "Just finish these first, don't bother. Save the rest for next time. Drinking too much is not good. Why are you in such a hurry? Next time, prepare some meat dishes and we'll drink together."
Zhang Guoqiang also nodded, stopped him from leaving, and said: "Peanuts are enough, there is also wine here, sit down, you can't drink and want to escape."
Xiao Mi Miao pulled her sister to look at it. There was nothing for them to do, so they went back to eat peanuts.
"Then I'll go back first. My aunt is waiting for me. No need to give it to me, Grandpa. My aunt has already divided it out and is waiting for Mai Sui and I to go back and eat it." Mai Miao held Mai Sui's hand and they hurried back.
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