Chapter 94 Second Uncle's House
After all, Ai Xiaoxia is not the original owner, and sometimes I can't remember some relatives if I don't see them.
Plus, I was in a hurry when I came back this time, so I did forget about this place. I only remembered it when I saw the door. I came to visit but didn't even buy any gifts.
Fortunately, when Lu Jingshen came back this time, he was worried and insisted on bringing her three hundred yuan in cash. He would give her some money later.
The two went directly to Uncle Ai Wei's house. When they entered, Aunt Wang Cuiyun came out to feed the pigs. Seeing the two children, she called out to them, "It's snowing heavily. Why are you out? Come inside and warm up."
As she spoke, Wang Cuiyun put down the pig food bowl, took a broom and came over to sweep the snow off their shoes.
Wang Cuiyun wore a pink and green plaid scarf on her head. She was a slightly plump, simple rural woman, but a very kind person. Over the years, she had taken care of Ai Xiaoxia and her sister, both openly and secretly.
Ai Xiaoxia took the broom from Wang Cuiyun and said, "Second Aunt, I can sweep it myself. You should feed the pigs quickly, or the pig food will freeze."
Wang Cuiyun smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. This is your first time here since your wedding. What do you want to eat? Second Aunt will make it for you."
Ai Xiaoxia said, "No need, Second Aunt. I just came back today and my mother has already cooked. I can stay at home for a few days this time. I'll come back someday to trouble you. Who is at home?"
Wang Cuiyun said, "Your second uncle and brother Dezi went to trap rabbits, and your sister-in-law took the children back to her parents' home to help make sticky rice cakes. Only your grandmother and I are at home."
As he spoke, he swept the snow off his shoes and went into the house.
Cao Yanzhen was lying on the mattress at the head of the kang, covered with a small quilt. She was almost eighty years old this year, her hair had turned white, and she looked very listless.
Seeing the two children coming, Cao Yanzhen opened her eyes and said, "Whose daughter is this? She's so pretty."
Wang Cuiyun said to Cao Yanzhen: "Mom, this is Xiaoxia and Xiaoping, think about it."
After saying that, Wang Cuiyun sighed and whispered to Ai Xiaoxia, "Your grandma hasn't been feeling well since the beginning of winter. She's become confused in the last two months, with bouts of insomnia. You two should get on the kang, it's warm there."
Ai Xiaoxia and Ai Xiaoping called out "Grandma", then took off their shoes and got on the kang. Their shoes were a little wet from walking just now, and they were indeed cold.
Ai Xiaoxia also wanted to find out from her grandmother. If grandpa knew something, grandma should also know something. Although grandma was confused, second aunt also said it, in bursts.
Wang Cuiyun placed the shoes they took off by the north fire wall to roast, so that they could get off the kang and put them on to warm up. Then she said a few words and told them to order whatever they wanted while she went out to feed the pigs.
After Wang Cuiyun left, Cao Yanzhen still looked at Ai Xiaoxia: "I don't know her, I don't know her." Then she looked at Ai Xiaoping: "I think I've seen this girl before."
In the original owner's memory, Ai Xiaoxia still had a very good impression of her grandmother. She smiled and said, "Grandma, how are you feeling lately? Can you still go out for a walk?"
Cao Yanzhen shook her head: "I'm not going out. It's cold."
Ai Xiaoxia moved closer to Cao Yanzhen: "Grandma, look at me and think about it. Do you still remember me? I am Xiaoxia."
Cao Yanzhen looked at Ai Xiaoxia: "She's pretty, prettier than the girls in the village."
Ai Xiaoxia also noticed that Cao Yanzhen was indeed not in a clear mind at the time. Anyway, she was at home these days, so she could come when she had nothing to do and would eventually catch up with her when she was not confused.
I won’t ask any more questions about this, so as not to irritate the old man anymore.
While we were talking, Wang Cuiyun came back after feeding the pigs, bringing some hazelnuts, peanuts and a bowl of frozen pointed pears. These frozen pears were the most delicious.
Ai Xiaoxia looked at Wang Cuiyun and said apologetically, "Second Aunt, I should have come to see you on the day of my return visit, but I got into a fight with my sister-in-law when I got home that day, and I went back with Jing Shen before noon. I came back for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and we had another fight. I also came back before moving to the city, but the result was not very pleasant. So I didn't come to see you after coming back several times. I really feel bad about it."
Wang Cuiyun sighed and said, "Hey, we know about your family's affairs, so you don't have to worry too much. Your second uncle and I just want you to live a good life. There's no need to be so polite."
Ai Xiaoxia smiled and said, "Have we not troubled Second Uncle and Second Aunt less these years? I really am not shy with you guys."
"That's right. If you don't have time to go back these days, come here if you have nothing to do." Wang Cuiyun said.
Ai Xiaoxia also knew that she would not get any clues here today, and it was getting late. After chatting for a while, she prepared to go home. Anyway, she had been in the village recently and had plenty of time to come.
Wang Cuiyun brought the shoes to them and asked them to put them on while they were warm.
After getting off the kang, Ai Xiaoxia took out fifty yuan from her pocket and put it on the kang: "Second Aunt, I didn't buy anything this time. You can use this money to buy some food. It's my little token of appreciation."
Wang Cuiyun took the money and tried to put it back into Ai Xiaoxia's pocket: "No, no, what's the big deal? You're too polite, kid. It's not easy for you. You just got married, and you're taking so much money out of your family. What will your in-laws think? What will your husband think? Put it in your pocket quickly."
Ai Xiaoxia forcibly pressed the money into Wang Cuiyun's hand: "Second Aunt, I am living a good life now. I can earn money myself. My husband treats me well and gives me all the money he earns. I really have money. I will not be as stupid as before and listen to my parents. Don't worry, Second Aunt, I am living a good life. I will come back to see you often in the future."
Wang Cuiyun couldn't refuse and smiled: "You are really kind and righteous, my dear. Auntie will keep the money for you. If you need it, you can ask her for it."
Ai Xiaoxia really thinks that Wang Cuiyun is a good woman for a man. Her second uncle is a bit like her father. He can't take on things and is not a man of his own ideas. But her second aunt is a righteous and kind person, so her second uncle also has this kind of character now. When her grandmother is with them, she is also more clear about right and wrong. This virtuous wife is really a blessing to the family, unlike her own family, where Meng Qiuju has ruined so many people.
You said Meng Qiuju is good to her son, but is her kindness really good for Ailaifu and Ailaibao?
Ai Xiaoxia looked at Wang Cuiyun and smiled, then hugged her and said, "Thank you, Second Aunt."
Wang Cuiyun also laughed: "This child, how come she still acts like a spoiled child after getting married."
Ai Xiaoxia said, "Second Aunt, let's go back and come see you another day."
Wang Cuiyun saw the two sisters out and only returned to the house after watching them walk far away.
As they walked, Ai Xiaoxia told Ai Xiaoping that if anyone at home beat or scolded her, she should run to her second uncle's house, where her second aunt could protect her.
She was used to being bullied at home, and was brainwashed by Meng Qiuju and others with some old-world ideas all day long. She really couldn't think of escaping at that time. In her heart, girls were like that.
But now she is different. Her thinking is different from before, so she told this to her sister, hoping that Ai Xiaoping would wake up sooner.
When the two sisters arrived home, the aroma of stewed meat had already wafted into the yard.
Ai Laibao was holding a basin of meat and smiling so hard that her gums were about to fly away. She sent it to her fiancée's home.
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