Zhao Xiuzhi didn't say anything bad about Huo Yanping, but her words implied that neither Huo Yanping nor Wang Min could be trusted.
Hua Zhongzhi agreed with Zhao Xiuzhi's words: "Alas, I was confused before. Now I've come to my senses, but it's too late. I should have let you get along well with your eldest brother a long time ago. You are all brothers. When something happens, your eldest brother is the one who acts like an elder brother."
Zhao Xiuzhi said, "Indeed, my elder brother is truly amazing to us. We've been so grateful to him during this time."
Zheng Shuzhen lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) listening to people talking, feeling uneasy and tears welled up in her eyes.
After Hua Kai and the others returned home, they didn't talk much about Hua Chongzhi and the others, because there was no need to, as the New Year was approaching and there was a lot to prepare.
The next day, Hua Kai and Hua Qingyi went out again, bought some things, and then returned home. Hua Kai saw the yarn on the kang (a heated brick bed) and thought about knitting a sweater for Ye Yifan.
So I asked Gu Lanyan for advice on knitting. She knows how to knit scarves and a few simple patterns, but she has never knitted a sweater before and doesn't know how to distinguish between sleeves and collars.
Gu Lanyan explained it to Huakai in detail, and Huakai wrote it down and began to speak.
I'll knit one for myself first and see how it goes. It's okay if it doesn't turn out well; I'll knit one for Ye Yifan later. Anyway, there's still a while before school starts after the New Year, so I'll have plenty of time to work on it. And I can keep knitting even after school starts, so the sweater can be worn until spring.
Her knitting was simple, just a loose white turtleneck sweater, perfectly matching someone's persona.
In the evening, Hua Kai was sent by Gu Lanyan to deliver some smoked meat to Hua Zhongzhi. Gu Lanyan has been making smoked meat pancakes for so long that her smoked meat is excellent. She made a lot today, and also smoked pork hock and pig's trotters. She planned to bring some back to Ye Yifan when he came. These are definitely not as clean as those bought outside.
The main thing is to make a very soft paste, with a light flavor, which is also for the elderly.
Hua Kai carried a pot of meat to her fourth uncle Hua Wanhai's house.
As Huo Yanping passed by Hua Wanhe's house, she saw Hua Kai carrying a pot and went over to ask, "Hua Kai, what are you carrying?"
Hua Kai didn't need to hide anything: "My mom smoked this meat, and I sent some over to my grandpa."
Huo Yanping felt jealous as she listened. She didn't know what method Zhao Xiuzhi had used to rebuild her relationship with Hua Kai's family. Yesterday, she asked Zhao Xiuzhi again, but Zhao Xiuzhi didn't respond at all.
Huo Yanping is the kind of person who believes that if she can't have something, she'll destroy it. So at this moment, she thought of sabotaging the relationship between Hua Kai's family and Zhao Xiuzhi.
She whispered to Huakai, "Huakai, it's not that your second aunt is being nosy, but it's really true that seeing how filial you are to your fourth uncle's family, and how they still say you're stupid behind your backs, I can't stand it anymore. I shouldn't be saying this, but I can't bear not to say it."
Hua Kai never believed Huo Yanping's words. Of course, she didn't trust her fourth uncle's family that much either. Her family only took care of the elderly, not because of anything about her fourth uncle's family. Keeping a safe distance from these uncles was Hua Kai's family's motto.
Because the people here are not very trustworthy. Although the Fourth Uncle's family seems to have repented, it will take time to prove them wrong. Right now, what Huakai's family is doing is simply fulfilling their responsibilities to the elderly.
She said to Huo Yanping, "I understand. If there's nothing else, I'm going to see Grandpa." After saying that, Hua Kai continued walking forward.
Huo Yanping wasn't sure if what she had just said had any effect, so she chased after her: "Hua Kai, don't you believe me?"
Hua Kai said, "I don't care about any of that." Then she continued walking forward.
Huo Yanping chased after Hua Wanhai to the door of his house, but she couldn't continue the pursuit, so she had to go back.
Hua Kai entered the courtyard, and Hua Wanhai happened to be there. He quickly came over to help Hua Kai carry the basin, asking, "What did you bring this time?"
Hua Kai said, "My mom makes smoked meat that's very tender and soft, so even older people can chew it."
Hua Wanhai said, "Your mother is very thoughtful."
Hua Kai said, "Of course." Then she went inside.
As soon as I reached the door of the room, I smelled a foul odor.
Soon, Zhao Xiuzhi came out carrying a washbasin, which contained Zheng Shuzhen's urine.
Seeing Huakai come in, Zhao Xiuzhi quickly said, "Huakai, go sit in our room for a while. Your breast milk has wet your pants. I'll soak these first, otherwise they'll be hard to wash later."
Hua Kai said, "It's alright, Fourth Aunt. I'll go in and say a few words to Grandpa, then I have to go home." She didn't intend to stay any longer; since she was here, she should at least say hello to the old man and leave.
Zhao Xiuzhi knew that Huakai wasn't a pretentious person, so she didn't say much and quickly took the pot out.
Hua Kai entered the house, but the scene was a little different from what she had expected. Zheng Shuzhen wasn't wearing pants and was only covered by a small blanket, which didn't even fully cover her lower body. Zhao Xiuzhi was also a bit overwhelmed by the situation and, to be honest, she wasn't used to it and was a little disorganized.
When Zheng Shuzhen saw Hua Kai come in, she was devastated. She grabbed the blankets covering her and squeaked as she tried to shoo Hua Kai away.
Seeing Zheng Shuzhen like this, Hua Kai felt quite relieved. These people killed the original owner of this body, otherwise she wouldn't have come here. So this is retribution, she deserves what she got.
Hua Zhongzhi frowned as he looked at his boss and said, "What are you afraid of? Your granddaughter is here. She's not an outsider. Calm down, or your fourth wife will be overwhelmed."
Zheng Shuzhen not only screamed and cried loudly, but also felt extremely wronged. She had been strong and assertive her whole life, always putting pressure on Hua Kai and his family. Now that Hua Kai was going to see this side of her, she really couldn't bear it.
Hua Kai ignored Zheng Shuzhen and went to Hua Zhongzhi: "Master, I just came to deliver smoked meat and ask if there's anything you want to eat for the New Year. There's a market tomorrow, so I can buy some."
Hua Zhongzhi shook his head and said, "I'm not eating anymore. There's enough food in this house. We've taken everything you need, and we don't need anything. You've prepared everything for the New Year."
"Everything is ready. It was given by Ye Yifan's workplace, and there was also some that Grandpa Ye gave me before, as well as some that my brother and I bought in the city. We can eat it all the way until spring."
Hua Zhongzhi smiled and said, "Your family has really made something of itself now, I'm not worried anymore."
At this moment, Zhao Xiuzhi came in, went to the kang (a heated brick bed) to find clothes for Zheng Shuzhen to change into, and went over to change Zheng Shuzhen's clothes.
But just as she was about to lift the blanket, Zheng Shuzhen started howling, then pointed at the blooming flowers and shouted for them to leave.
Hua Kai said to Hua Zhongzhi, "Master, then I'll go back." She still ignored Zheng Shuzhen.
Zheng Shuzhen thought that Huakai would laugh at her and say something, but it seemed that no one treated her like a human being, which made Zheng Shuzhen feel even worse.
She was furious, and she pointed at the blooming flowers and started yelling and screaming.
Hua Kai said to Zheng Shuzhen, "Grandma is sick, this is not good for her recovery. It's getting late, I'll go back now."
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