Seeing that Uncle Liang kept declining, Du Yuhan said, "There's more at home. You and Auntie should take good care of yourselves and eat more nutritious food. As people get older, they are prone to calcium deficiency. Dried shrimp, kelp, and seaweed are excellent to eat. Jujubes, longan, and goji berries are good for replenishing blood and qi. Uncle and Auntie can soak them in water and drink them regularly."
Liang Shouzhen said, "You've really thought of everything. These things aren't easy to come by even in the city. Don't give us any more in the future; keep them for your parents."
Have you prepared New Year's goods for your adoptive parents? Take these things over to them; they have three children.
Du Yuhan said, "I prepared these for them, but these are for your family, so please don't refuse. I have connections in this area, and I've also prepared these for my parents. These are especially for you and my aunt, so please don't be shy with us."
Li Shuzhen was about to refuse when Liang Shouzhen said, "Alright, Shuzhen, Xiaohan said we should accept it, so let's accept it. Xiaohan, why don't you go and visit the Du family? Come over for lunch, and I'll have your aunt prepare the meal. Also, have your adoptive parents come over for lunch, and your father, your second brother, and I will have a couple of drinks."
Li Shuzhen also said, "Yes, you should go visit your parents first, and then come over for lunch. Don't be shy with your aunt."
He Zhendong then drove Du Yuhan to the house where the Du family lived.
The two houses are very close; if it weren't for the things in the car, we wouldn't even need to drive.
The Du family was overjoyed to see Du Yuhan return, and they welcomed He Zhendong and his sister into the house.
Wang Yuqiao pulled Du Yuhan aside and looked her over again, saying, "Yuhan looks a bit thinner than the last time I saw her. Are you unhappy at the Han family's house?"
He Zhendong said, "It's not just unpleasant; this time, Yuhan almost lost her life."
The Du family members' expressions changed upon hearing this. Du Lianqiao hurriedly asked, "What exactly happened?"
Seeing that Du Yuhan was unwilling to talk, He Zhendong recounted the grievances Du Yuhan had suffered.
Wang Yuqiao hugged Du Yuhan and wept uncontrollably. Du Lianqiao was furious. Even the older Du Haifeng and Du Haichao were indignant.
With tears streaming down her face, Wang Yuqiao said, "Yuhan, you've suffered so much. Now that you're back, live well with your parents. Since Han Yixian treated you like that, just forget about him. If you get bored in the city, come and stay here for a while."
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "I came here today to talk to you about this. Han Yixian thinks I'm dead, so let him continue to think that way. I suspect he might come to you to tell you the news of my death. If he comes to your house, you need to be able to deal with him and not let him find out anything."
Du Yuhan then explained her plans.
Du Lianqiao said, "Let's do as you say, Yuhan. It doesn't matter how we address you to outsiders, as long as we know you're our daughter."
To outsiders, you're the daughter of the He family, a distant relative. Just call us Uncle and Aunt in front of others. I'll tell Haifeng and his two brothers; they can call you Sister, no problem. From now on, we'll call you Xiaohan in public, which is similar to your original name.”
Du Haifeng said from the side, "We know what to do. Even if Han Yi comes first, we won't give ourselves away. Sister, he let you down, so we don't want him. We'll find you someone better than him in the future."
Du Yuhan was amused by her younger brother's words and said, "You little rascal, you're so clever for your age, you think really far ahead."
Wang Yuqiao said, "Although Haifeng is young, what he said makes sense. Since Han Yixian has wronged you, you shouldn't think about him anymore. Brother He and his wife are both respectable people, and they will definitely find you someone better in the future. You are not that old, spend a couple more years with your parents, there's no rush to find a partner."
He Zhendong said, "With Xiaohan's qualities, she can pick any partner she wants. That Han Yixian is so old, he's not good enough for our Xiaohan. We have plenty of young, handsome, and capable military officers around us. As long as Xiaohan asks to find a partner, there will definitely be a long line of them."
Du Yuhan rolled her eyes at her second brother and said, "You can't watch your mouth. I'm not looking for a boyfriend. I want to spend time with Mom and Dad."
"Dad, Mom, I brought you some New Year's goods, including some grain, a few pieces of cloth, and some cotton. The New Year is almost here, have Haifeng and the others made new clothes yet?"
Wang Yuqiao replied, "I've done it. We haven't finished using the fabric you bought for us last time, so we don't need to get any more. You don't need to worry about us all the time. Nobody here bullies us, and the villagers are all very kind. With your Uncle Liang and the others taking care of us, things are much better here than before."
Du Yuhan felt much relieved after hearing her mother's words. Seeing that her parents had also lost a lot of weight, she asked, "You've both lost weight. Is there enough food at home?"
Du Lianqiao said, "It's definitely not enough to have enough to eat, but don't worry, we still have grain at home. The cabbages and radishes we planted before winter grew very well. We also have the skill of catching rabbits, so we can catch a couple every now and then, which solves a big problem. You also send us things often. Our family is much better off than other families."
Wang Yuqiao said, "Your father asked around the village and found that no one knew how to make furniture, so he picked up the craft again. After making a few pieces of furniture for two families, everyone knew that your father had this skill, and anyone who wanted furniture made came to your father."
Even if they don't pay the labor fee, they'll still give us some things. Our family is much better off than before. If it weren't for this disaster this year, our lives would be very good. Let's eat at home today; I'll go cook.
Du Yuhan said, "Mom, no need. Uncle Liang said we should all have lunch at his house today. We'll pack some things and take them over to help Aunt Liang cook lunch."
Upon hearing this, Wang Yuqiao stood up and said, "Then let's hurry up, don't let Aunt Liang do all the work by herself. Haifeng, go to the cellar and get some vegetables. We can't go to someone's house for a meal empty-handed."
Du Haifeng quickly went to the cellar with his younger brother to get the vegetables.
Wang Yuqiao was at a loss for words when she saw the rice, flour, candy, dates, peanuts, melon seeds, and fruit that Du Yuhan had brought.
Looking at these things, she said to Du Yuhan privately, "Yuhan, do your parents know you brought so many things? Did you bring all your things from home?"
Du Yuhan said, "How could that be? I've already saved some for the family. Mother, I know we definitely don't have enough food at home, but please don't be shy. I have connections and can get some food."
"Don't be too frugal. My three younger brothers are growing and need to pay attention to their nutrition. Please feel free to eat the eggs and dried meat I brought. Don't worry about food; I'll find a way to get you more if we run out."
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