Song Lili took this opportunity to let loose, afraid that she wouldn't have the chance again.
After the New Year, if she wasn't mistaken, Zhang Qinghua definitely wouldn't let her run around and would have her stay home to study.
Therefore, this is a rare period of freedom for her, and she must make the most of it.
She took the money, along with Lin Xue, and happily went to town.
She didn't go to the supply and marketing cooperative; she went straight to the former black market, though she doesn't know if it's still called a black market now.
The place is no longer what it used to be. During the day, people set up stalls, and people stop in front of them.
Song Lili couldn't help but admire how bold and quick-witted this person was.
While some people, who have been oppressed for ten years, are still hesitant and observing, these people have already become the first to take the plunge.
These are the truly intelligent people.
Song Lili sighed and dragged Lin Xue from one end of the shopping mall to the other. She bought some of the things that were previously forbidden to buy and the special items.
Another point is that the supply and marketing cooperative requires coupons, while outsiders do not, which means the price is slightly higher, but this is not a problem for Song Lili.
The two sisters-in-law went on a shopping spree and bought each of their two children a string of candied hawthorns before heading home.
In Song Lili's words, it was just to buy something to appease the two rascals.
As for the youngest one, she's still at the stage where she'll follow whoever feeds her; she's not interested in these things and can't eat them.
I went out and had a little fun, but in the end, it was still the same: I stayed home and studied.
The Zhang family now eagerly anticipates watching Song Lili's daily battles of wits with Zhang Qinghua, her eventual suppression, and her subsequent, listless continuation of her studies.
For them, it was a form of entertainment; for Song Lili, it was a form of suffering.
Forced to study, is there anyone in the world more tragic than her? No.
She longed to rebel. Where there is oppression, there is rebellion, but every time she rebelled, it died in the womb.
Because Zhang Qinghua is even more cunning, her schemes are all useless and always fail.
So she was living a miserable life, while others watched with great interest, which made her very angry.
Finally, she simply went back to her parents' home secretly.
I'm suffering at my in-laws' house every day, so I'd better go back to my parents' house for a few days to escape.
When Song Fang saw Song Lili lying comfortably on the kang (a heated brick bed) with a look of enjoyment on her face, she found it amusing.
"The way you are right now makes it look like your brother-in-law has bullied you and never let you have a good life."
"If people didn't know, they would think that you had a very difficult time living with your husband's family."
She was just lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), and she was humming comfortably. Who wouldn't want to do that?
Only family members, who know that Zhang Qinghua dotes on his sister, would not say such things.
Song Lili pouted, "It really is like that. Your brother-in-law has been treating me terribly lately, trying all sorts of ways to torment me, and even resorting to physical force."
Otherwise, with her personality, how could she sit quietly and read a book?
"I don't believe my brother-in-law would treat you badly."
Over the years, even the most obtuse person has come to see clearly how much Zhang Qinghua loves his wife.
It's even more meticulous than raising a daughter.
Therefore, Song Fang did not believe what Song Lili said at all.
My sister must be plotting something bad again. She's only saying this because my brother-in-law won't allow it.
Song Fang trusted Zhang Qinghua so much.
Song Lili sobbed, "Fangfang, you don't love me anymore. You're siding with Zhang Qinghua instead of me. I'm your own sister."
The way he clutched his heart made him look utterly heartbroken.
But Song Fang didn't take it seriously at all. She had seen it many times before and was used to it.
"Fangfang..." Song Lili called out softly, drawing out her voice when Song Fang ignored her.
"Sister, just calm down already. How come your temper hasn't changed? You already have two children." Song Fang couldn't help but roll her eyes.
My sister is still the same as before; when she's upset, she takes it out on the people around her.
It must have been tough on my brother-in-law all these years, putting up with her temper, which seems to be getting worse.
"Really? Do I?" Song Lili couldn't help but touch her face. Did she really have that? Had she really never changed?
No, there are still changes.
In the past, she was always cautious, suppressing her true nature, and keeping a low profile and composure.
In the last year or two, her personality gradually changed, and now, this is the real her, the personality she has in the 21st century.
In the past, it was only occasionally shown.
"Yes, you weren't like this before. Back then, you were my support. You were someone I could trust completely."
That's why I'm so close to you.
Song Lili smiled but didn't say anything. This matter was hard to explain; it was enough that she understood it herself.
"By the way, what have you guys been doing lately?" Song Lili asked idly, wondering if she should tell Fangfang to read more books.
Then I thought, if I say too much, people will suspect me.
Fangfang loves reading, so she probably won't give it up.
If we didn't give up during those difficult times before, we certainly won't give up now.
"I didn't do anything, just looked after the kids." Song Fang was also a little bored. "Sister, it seems that Aunt Wu has left."
Aunt Wu? Who?
After thinking for a long time, Song Lili finally realized that this was Wu Ying, the person who was sent down to the countryside under the guise of an inspection expert.
Over the years, she has lived like a transparent person in Hongqi Village, keeping a low profile and not interacting with others.
I suppose Fangfang is the person I interact with the most? It's probably because I need to teach Fangfang things.
If no one mentions it, I'm afraid no one would even think that such a person exists.
This is also why Song Lili was stunned just now.
But thinking about it, I understand.
Wu Ying knew Qian Liulin, Zhao Qian and others, and was also related to Wu Zhongge, so it's obvious where she came from.
Everyone else has left, so it's even more natural for her to leave.
"That's normal, everyone who came to our village has left, right?"
“She is different from them.”
"Whether they are the same or not, it's time for them to go back now, so naturally they have to leave."
"But I just can't bear to part with her." Over the years, Wu Ying has become like a mother to her.
Her memories of her mother were hazy; the one she remembered most vividly was Wu Ying.
Sometimes she imagined that perhaps her mother was like Wu Ying.
Therefore, Wu Yi holds a rather special place in her heart.
"You can go see her again when you have time later." With improved transportation, you can go wherever you want; what's the problem?
"But... is this okay? I... I'm afraid I won't be able to find her." She didn't even have a chance to ask for her contact information.
"It's okay, I know," Song Lili comforted Song Fang.
Actually, she herself didn't know, but she knew Qian Liulin's address, so other people could find it too.
It just will take some time.
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