After dinner, when only the family was left, Song Lili carefully asked Xiao Chen about this matter.
"You're carrying so many things today, are they really not heavy?" She was genuinely worried that the child was trying to be brave.
Children this age have the strongest sense of self-esteem, and they often try to be tough just to avoid being looked down upon or having a bad word said about them, thus causing themselves suffering.
"It's really not heavy. I'm strong, I can move all those things without getting tired, and I'm not trying to be strong."
Xiao Chen vaguely understood why Song Lili asked that question, and gave a somewhat helpless reply.
"When did you find out?" Song Lili didn't doubt Xiao Chen's words, because it was entirely possible.
"Well, a few days ago," Xiao Chen thought for a moment before answering. "Some kids in the village made fun of us, saying we were city kids, weaklings, and they bragged about how strong they were, provoking me by saying I couldn't lift a stone."
Xiao Hui nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, they laughed at us, so my brother picked up the big rock and made those kids stop laughing at us."
"Was it discovered around that time?"
"Um"
"Then why didn't you tell me?" Song Lili felt a little helpless. This child was also someone who could keep things to herself.
Several days have passed, and I haven't thought about telling myself. If she hadn't found out, would I have kept quiet?
However, I did feel a little relieved.
With Xiao Chen's personality, there's no need to worry about him not being able to keep things to himself and telling everyone everything.
That's pretty good too.
"Mom, what... what's wrong?" Xiao Chen certainly couldn't think of hiding his talents at this moment. He was just wondering why his mother thought it was such a big deal.
Xiao Chen didn't understand, so she asked.
This is how he interacts with his mother. "Is there anything wrong with that?"
"There's nothing wrong with that, but Mom wants to tell you that some things don't need to be told to everyone; it's enough for you to know them yourself."
"Mom, are you talking about how strong I am?"
"Yes, don't show it off in front of others easily. Just let others know how strong you are. As for how strong you are, you know that yourself."
Song Lili had no intention of finding out more; she only needed to know that her child was somewhat different from others.
"Why?" Xiao Chen didn't understand.
"Xiao Chen, you don't have to tell others every little detail about your own affairs. It's enough to know it in your own heart."
"Also, this is also a way to protect yourself. Think about it, if others knew you were different, wouldn't they look at you differently?"
This is not Song Lili exaggerating; it is reality, an outcome that almost everyone could have foreseen.
Xiao Chen thought about it carefully and it seemed that it really might be true.
Some people are different from others, and in other people's eyes, they are considered oddballs, and may even look at you with strange and contemptuous eyes.
So, it seems that what Mom said is right.
Seeing Xiao Chen nod, Song Lili smiled with satisfaction.
That's good. She can still listen to what others say, so it seems we don't need to worry about her too much.
"For your safety and that of your classmates, you must be careful in the future, especially when playing around with others, and watch your hands."
Xiao Chen is very strong, and sometimes he may lose control and hurt others.
Song Lili was also giving him a heads-up beforehand.
It was also a reminder to him that he must be careful not to hurt others.
"Also, you can't think that just because you're strong you can bully others. You can fight back, but you can't attack first, understand?"
At this moment, Song Lili was serious, and the earnestness and solemnity in her eyes made Xiao Chen understand that her mother was speaking to her very seriously.
He nodded immediately. "I know, I've got it."
My mother used to say that I shouldn't bully others, but I also shouldn't let others bully me.
So, Xiao Chen now understood what Song Lili meant.
Song Lili then smiled and patted Xiao Chen on the shoulder, "I believe in you. I know you're a sensible child. I'm just reminding you."
"Remember what I said, don't tell anyone, just keep it to yourself, okay?"
Some secrets are meant to be known only to oneself, such as the secret of her surviving in this era again.
"good"
Song Lili then reminded Xiao Hui not to talk nonsense before feeling at ease, and went to sleep with the children.
On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, while the whole family was doing a spring cleaning, someone suddenly came to visit, and it was someone who didn't come very often.
The people who came were Lin Xue's family members: her brother and sister-in-law, and Lin Xue's mother.
Lin Xue's mother is a strong-willed person. Perhaps because she has been assertive all her life, her face also looks somewhat fierce.
Lin Xue's brother has a rather timid personality, while her sister-in-law is more like her mother-in-law, being somewhat domineering.
As soon as the person entered, Zhang Shengtian greeted Kai Kai, "So it's our in-laws. Come in quickly. Lili, go get a glass of water."
Out of habit, Zhang Shengtian called Song Lili by her name.
Song Lili's gaze swept across the three people's faces before she replied, "Okay, Auntie, you come inside. I'll go get some water."
Lin Xue followed them into the main room, accompanied by Zhang Qingguo, and they all went into the inner room.
"Auntie, have some water," Song Lili said, placing a glass of water on the old lady's face.
"Thank you for your trouble," the old lady said politely, took the drink but did not drink it, and placed it on the table.
Song Lili placed the water in front of Lin Xue's older brother, Lin Lijun, and sister-in-law, then took the children out.
Judging from their expressions, they seemed to have something to discuss today, so... it wasn't appropriate for Song Lili to listen in here.
Moreover, it is not appropriate for children to stay in the main room.
Song Lili took the children to the kitchen. Since her in-laws had come, they naturally had to have a simple meal.
We can't let them go hungry, or people will laugh at us.
Song Lili took out the New Year's goods she had bought a couple of days ago, including some meat and vegetables.
Lin Xue's family rarely visits, so since they've finally come, we must treat them well.
She left the children to look after the two younger ones while she busied herself in the kitchen.
Thinking it best to finish it as soon as possible, I was worried that they wouldn't spend much time at home and would be eager to leave.
Song Lili was engrossed in cooking and didn't notice the tense atmosphere in the main room outside.
Zhang Shengtian sat with a gloomy face, and Zhang Qingguo also sat silently to the side, while Lin Xue anxiously wrung her hands.
Looking here and then there, I wanted to say something, but I didn't know what to say to break the awkward silence.
I couldn't help but peek outside. Where did my sister-in-law go? I can't see her.
If my sister-in-law were here, she would definitely find a way to get out of this predicament and save everyone face.
So, my sister-in-law is really needed right now.
But Lin Xue looked two or three times and still couldn't see Song Lili in the yard. She couldn't help but feel disappointed, and... a little different.
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