Song Lili had no idea that, among the children, besides Song Jianguo, she was the first to dare to defy the Gu family, and Zhou Lanlan naturally admired her.
However, she came later and still doesn't know many things.
Without Gu Shi interfering, the three of them became much more efficient.
Zhao Youqin is in charge of washing dishes, which are all borrowed from the surrounding neighbors; there are dozens of them.
Zhou Lanlan was in charge of washing potatoes. There wasn't much good food in the countryside, and potatoes were a major ingredient in this kind of task, so there were a lot of them.
Song Lili was in charge of washing the vegetables. These must have been delivered by Song Yongren. It looked like they were delivered this morning. He delivered some of almost everything that was available in the greenhouse, and there was quite a lot of it.
Song Lili wasn't angry that Song Yongren had given her gifts. She first washed three cucumbers, giving one to Zhou Lanlan and one to Zhao Youqin.
"Aunt, Lanlan, here, each of you eat one before you get back to work." After saying that, she took a bite herself.
Zhou Lanlan was quite decisive and immediately took it, also taking a bite. "Mmm, cucumber is so delicious. This is the first time I've ever eaten it. It's so good."
Zhao Youqin hesitated, not daring to take it. "Lili, this isn't a good idea. Your grandma will be angry if she sees this."
Song Lili rolled her eyes. "What's there to be angry about? These are from my family. We can just pick more if we don't have enough. Just eat them without worry."
This aunt is too weak-willed. No wonder she was suppressed by Madam Gu and dared not resist. With that kind of personality, she'll never amount to anything in this lifetime.
She shoved the cucumber into Zhao Youqin's hand and left it there; she couldn't be bothered to pry it out.
Looking at the cucumber in her hand, Zhao Youqin couldn't help but salivate and swallow.
Cucumber? This is the first time she's ever seen one, the first time she's ever held one in her hands. She doesn't know what it tastes like.
In the end, she couldn't resist the temptation and put the cucumber in her mouth, taking a small, reluctant bite before slowly chewing it.
After watching for a while, Song Lili couldn't help but remind her, "Auntie, you'd better eat quickly, or the old woman will come in and catch you."
They didn't even bother to eat when there was food available. Didn't they realize they'd get caught if they lingered too long? They're so stupid.
Let's just see, we've already finished eating.
For the rest of the time, the three of them did their own thing and didn't talk to each other. Song Lili actually felt much more relaxed this way.
During this time, Madam Gu came in once. She was very satisfied to see that the three of them were working diligently, but she still couldn't help but curse a few times before leaving.
Song Lili curled her lip. This old woman has nothing better to do than to swear. She must be uncomfortable if she doesn't swear. Otherwise, why would she swear all day long?
She wouldn't pay any attention to this boring person; she'd just do her own thing and then go home when she was done.
Finally, Song Xiaohong came in looking ashen-faced, her face covered in streaks of dirt.
It was obvious at a glance that he was covered in dust and had sweated a lot.
Song Lili felt a little sorry for her cousin. She was sixteen or seventeen years old and about the same height as her, around 1.5 meters.
She quickly pulled out a cucumber from the bottom and gave it to Song Xiaohong, saying, "Cousin, eat up."
Song Xiaohong hesitated for a moment before accepting the food. Leaning against the kitchen door, she ate it in large mouthfuls, afraid of being discovered by Gu Shi.
Song Lili didn't tell her to eat slower; she let her eat as she pleased, knowing she couldn't help her forever.
Perhaps Song Xiaohong was lucky; she finished the whole cucumber without hearing Gu's voice.
Song Xiaohong swallowed the cucumber completely, then smiled at Song Lili and said, "Thank you, little sister." Then she went to wash her face.
Song Lili couldn't help but sigh. Song Xiaohong must have had the worst luck in the world to have encountered such a family.
This is even more difficult than what she did before. At least she still has her grandmother who protects her and her father who is weak but loves her. She still has people who care about her.
Song Xiaohong had nothing but a weak mother and could only endure it all by herself.
Meeting a grandmother like Madam Gu is a man's good fortune and a woman's misfortune.
Song Lili quickly finished washing all the vegetables, and saw that Zhou Lanlan was almost done too, while Zhao Youqin had already started washing a palm-sized piece of meat.
She looked around, not knowing what to do, and then went outside.
As soon as he entered the main room, he was both angry and amused.
Song Yongli, Zhou Lei, and Sun Ming sat at the table with Madam Gu, talking to her. Their eldest aunt, Song Zhaodi, would refill their water from time to time and also keep them company.
Song Fang was the only one left, pitifully sweeping the floor with a broom, like an abandoned puppy, while Sun Zixiang followed helplessly behind her.
Song Lili went over and snatched the broom from Song Fang's hand. Her own sister, whom she herself was reluctant to use, was now doing hard labor here.
With so many adults and an 18-year-old boy present, how could they let a little kid sweep the floor?
Song Lili was certain that Song Fang must have done other work before, as her clothes were covered in dirt and her face was filthy.
She threw down the broom, grabbed her younger sister, and said, "Grandma, I've finished washing the vegetables. Let's go home."
Hmph, a bunch of worthless people.
Upon hearing Song Lili speak like that, Madam Gu immediately launched into a tirade, "You little whore, you've got some nerve, daring to talk to me like that!"
“You come back here right now, finish sweeping the floor, and go out with Xiao Hong to dig up some wild grass for firewood. Don’t come back until you have enough for tomorrow.”
"And that little mute boy came along too. You've been spoiled rotten, and now you're all getting too big for your britches."
This time, they hit Song Lili's sore spot, making her a huge star.
"Who are you calling a little mute? Say it again." Song Lili turned around, her eyes sharp and piercing, as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on her.
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