"I will tell them." Zhang Qinghua trusted Song Lili and knew that what she said was not an exaggeration.
On the way, she relayed Song Lili's words to Li Weiguo and Daqing verbatim.
Daqing didn't understand. "Why? My uncle could tell me." If he could tell him, why couldn't anyone else know? Not even Yangmei?
Li Weiguo looked intently at Zhang Qinghua and said, "Qinghua, what's wrong with Lili?" He didn't say anything.
In the end, she simply said, "I know, but I won't tell anyone. I won't do it to my son. I want to reassure her."
I don't know if this "she" refers to Song Lili or Qian Liulin.
Zhang Qinghua nodded. "Okay."
Similarly, Song Lili was telling Yang Weimin and Song Yongren the same thing.
"Lili, tell your uncle, has something happened?" Yang Weimin was quite sensitive.
He realized something was amiss when Song Lili and Qian Liulin got into an argument.
"Yes, but I can't tell you. Just remember what I said. And when those old people come, don't treat them any differently. Just treat them like the people who came before to experience life."
Yang Weimin looked at Song Lili for a long time, but didn't ask anything further. He just nodded to indicate that he understood.
Song Yongren was much easier to talk to; as soon as Song Lili spoke, he immediately nodded and said, "I won't tell."
In the past two years, Song Lili has been in charge of the household, and Song Yongren has long been used to listening to Song Lili and knows that she has her own reasons for saying so.
Just as she said, Song Lili didn't go to the brigade headquarters again. She just asked Song Yongren to grab a bowl of dried wood ear mushrooms from their home in the summer as a formality.
After all, Qian Liulin's real target wasn't these mountain products; it was just an excuse.
This incident was like a grain of sand thrown into a river; it didn't cause any splashes, and Hongqi Village remained calm.
Song Yongren told Song Lili, "Lili, Comrade Qian said that those people will arrive after the New Year to thank you."
Song Yongren actually had many questions in his mind, but he didn't know whether he should ask them or not, and he was very conflicted.
He made no attempt to hide anything from Song Lili, and she easily saw through him.
"Big Sister, you don't need to ask. Even if you do, I won't tell you," Song Lili bluntly stated.
"But Lili, how...how did you know? And Comrade Qian was furious that day, wouldn't he treat you badly?"
Song Yongren's biggest concern was his own child; he didn't have a strong thirst for knowledge about other things.
If you tell him, he'll listen; if he doesn't, just pretend you don't know anything.
"Don't worry, he's not angry with me. Just remember what I said." Song Lili repeatedly reminded him, afraid that Song Yongren would soften his heart.
Okay. I understand.
Hongqi Village has returned to peace, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year is gradually growing stronger. You can hear people talking about the New Year everywhere you go.
At times like this, Song Lili would sigh and say that it's better to live in a remote place where news is scarce and you can have a peaceful New Year while things are in an uproar outside.
Only in places far from the emperor's reach can one make some plans for oneself; otherwise, in other places, one can only live with one's tail between one's legs.
Song Lili is well aware of her own abilities.
On the day before the Lunar New Year, Hongqi Village slaughtered a pig as usual, and every household received meat. In addition, they also received money and various tickets on this day.
Song Lili was quite surprised, not knowing who had suggested it, but it was a good idea that made everyone even happier.
Song Lili's family didn't receive much, because Song Yongren fractured his leg at the beginning of the year, so it was about the same as last year.
However, the Song family had long since stopped relying on this money for their livelihood, so everyone didn't take it seriously and simply gave it to Song Yongren.
She herself is the breadwinner of the whole family, and she can't let her own father lose face, can she?
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the eldest uncle's family, which hadn't caused any trouble for the past six months, started making a scene again, with Gu Shi appearing at Song Lili's house once more.
"Third brother, where's the money? We'll distribute some to everyone. Your eldest brother is a bit strapped for cash this year," Madam Gu ordered as she entered.
Song Lili was preparing offerings for the Kitchen God in the kitchen. She glanced at the food briefly, then stopped and continued doing her own thing.
"Mom, didn't my eldest brother get all his work points this year? Why is he short?" Song Yongren asked, somewhat puzzled.
This led Gu to believe that Song Yongren didn't want to borrow money, so she immediately shouted, "Jianguo is going to get married, of course he needs money!"
"Jianguo is getting engaged?" Song Yongren looked at Madam Gu with delight.
This was like touching a sore spot for Madam Gu, enraging her. "You unfilial son! Do you think engagements are so easy? Don't you have to see the details first?"
"Mom, why would you ask for so much money if we're not engaged?" Gifts are only required when you're engaged.
Song Yongren couldn't understand why she would ask for so much money if there was no engagement.
Song Lili understood clearly: this person had come here specifically to swindle money, and this time their target was no longer grain, but money.
Song Yongli's family also started growing vegetables in a greenhouse, and his aunt took care of everything, so the year wasn't too difficult for them.
If Song Jianguo wanted to get engaged, his family had enough savings, but they still wanted to come here to plunder.
Song Lili sneered. Did they think it was an ATM? Even if it were an ATM, you still need to deposit money into your bank card first.
She listened quietly, not intending to participate; she could understand whether Song Yongren gave it to her or not.
"Mother, tell me, is it really a marriage arranged by Jian Guo?" Song Yongren also had doubts and looked at Madam Gu to ask.
After being brainwashed by Song Lili every now and then over the past six months, Song Yongren has lost the way he used to be, no longer blindly following Gu Shi's every word.
He was starting to have doubts, which made Song Lili feel somewhat gratified; her efforts had indeed not been in vain.
"Of course, what, you don't want to give it?" Madam Gu stared intently at Song Yongren.
Seeing Song Yongren's hesitant look, he slapped his thigh and started wailing, "Oh, you unfilial son! You don't even care for your old mother! Do you want to starve her to death?"
Song Yongren looked at Madam Gu with some confusion. "Mother, what... what are you saying? When did I say I wouldn't take care of you in your old age?"
He never said it; he always did it by example, providing money and food every month. How could he say he didn't?
Song Lili sneered. This kind of person is comparable to an ingrate; they can't be tamed and always think you're entitled to do whatever you do.
Therefore, the Gu family used such methods in the past to plunder countless things from this house.
This time, I wonder if she'll be able to get what she wants? Song Lili's face suddenly curled up into a smile.
She suddenly felt a sense of anticipation, hoping the ending would appear soon.
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