Why are you wasting money again?
Li Jumei looked unhappy: "You brought so many nutritional supplements last time, and we still have them at home. Besides, we don't lack anything. Don't waste your money on me and your father. Quickly pack the things on the table back into your bag and take them to your father-in-law."
She wasn't really angry; on the contrary, she felt very comforted. It wasn't that she cared about her daughter bringing nutritional supplements for her and her husband, but rather that her daughter's thoughtfulness moved her.
"Auntie, please keep it. Those little things are a token of my sister-in-law and brother's appreciation. If you don't accept them, not only will my sister-in-law be unhappy, but my brother might also think that you are not satisfied with him as your son-in-law!"
It's easy to tell from these words that Qin Boyan has his own agenda: to help his older brother gain favor with his mother-in-law.
Song Lanming's eyes were full of smiles. She glanced at the boy and then said to Li Jumei, "Mom, you heard everything. If you don't want your son-in-law to worry, then just don't accept this little thing."
"Sister...Mom! Is that sister back?"
Song Qinghui's voice, a mix of surprise and uncertainty, came from the courtyard gate.
"Second Brother!"
Song Lan was standing in the main room when she heard Song Qinghui's voice. She turned around and walked to the doorway, greeted Song Qinghui, and then looked at the man and boy behind him: "Big brother, little brother, hello!"
"Hello, little sister!"
This is the voice of Song Qingbin, the eldest son of Song Sanhe and Li Jumei. At first glance, he appears to be a simple and steady young man. Although his appearance is not as fair and delicate as Song Qinghui's, he is still very handsome, with the kind of face that people in this era like the most – thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a square face.
He is about 183 cm tall, with a well-proportioned figure and a very energetic appearance.
"Mom, Dad, and my second brother are right, little sister, you are indeed even more beautiful than in the photos!"
Despite being praised by Song Qingbin, who was her older brother, Song Lan still looked slightly uncomfortable. She smiled and said, "It's all thanks to Mom and Dad for giving me such a good life, but my older brother is also very handsome. Ultimately, it's all thanks to our parents!"
Turning her gaze to the young boy, Song Lan added, "Your little brother is also very handsome!"
Song Qinghui was jealous: "Little sister, have you forgotten that you have a second brother?"
Upon hearing this, Song Lan was taken aback for a moment, then realized that her second brother was jealous of his elder brother and younger brother. She found it amusing, but she did not hold back in praising him: "Second brother is as handsome as Pan An and surpasses Song Yu. Even just one glance from him will be etched in my mind."
The implication is clear: how could I possibly forget your conspicuous bag?
Li Jumei lightly patted Song Qinghui on the back: "You're such a troublemaker. Go to the brigade headquarters and call your dad back for dinner. Your sister has to go to the forest farm later."
After a pause, Li Jumei seemed to remember something. She turned her gaze to Qin Boyan and introduced him to the three Song brothers: "This is Qin's younger brother. You should get to know him. Don't treat him like a stranger if you meet him on the street in the future and don't even say hello."
"Hello (Brother Qin)!"
The three Song brothers sent their greetings to Qin Boyan.
"Hello, brothers! Hello, little brother Song!"
Qin Boyan responded politely.
Song Lan: "Mom, Boyan and I ate at home before we left, so we won't eat with you, Dad, my older brothers, and my younger brother. We need to hurry to the forest farm, otherwise, I'm afraid we won't have enough time."
"Did you really eat before you set off?"
Li Jumei glanced at Song Lan, then looked at Qin Boyan for confirmation.
"Um."
Qin Boyan nodded and said, "Auntie, my sister-in-law and I have indeed had breakfast, so you don't need to worry about us."
"Mom, shall I go get two steamed buns from the pot and add some pickled vegetables, then go to the forest farm with my second sister and the others?"
Hearing Song Qinghui's voice, Li Jumei didn't hesitate at all: "Go ahead, I'll feel more at ease with you keeping Lanlan and the others company!"
With permission, Song Qinghui walked to the kitchen.
"I remember the way, so I don't need my second brother to accompany me, right?!"
Song Lan didn't want to trouble her family. Besides, she really remembered the way to the forest farm. Even if it meant walking through the woods, she wasn't afraid at all.
“Your second brother is just sitting at home doing nothing, and besides, he’s been talking about you a lot lately. You should let him keep you company, otherwise he’ll definitely get mad at me at home!”
Li Jumei spoke casually, then suddenly glared at her youngest son: "Don't you know how to say a few words to your sister?"
"I……"
He doesn't know what to say!
The boy's cheeks flushed, he scratched his head, and moved behind his older brother Song Qingbin, but he kept glancing at Song Lan. Seeing this, Li Jumei said irritably, "Look at you, so pathetic. This is your own sister. If you want to look at her, can't you just look openly? Why are you hiding and acting so petty?"
"Mom, my younger brother is probably a bit introverted, please don't talk about him."
Song Lan smiled and looked at the young boy: "Your name is Guoqing, and you're in the first year of junior high school in town, right?"
"Um."
The young boy, Song Guoqing, nodded to Song Lan, then his long eyelashes trembled as he asked, "Did Mom say that?"
"Yes, last time I came back, I didn't see you and your older brother. Mom said your older brother works at the town's grain station. She said you went to the town's middle school this year. It's been almost two weeks since school started. Are you getting used to school?"
Song Lan appeared relaxed with a smile on her lips, giving Song Guoqing a very approachable feeling. He said, "I'm used to it."
"Lanlan, Mom almost forgot to ask, how's your son-in-law doing now?"
Li Jumei interjected.
“He woke up the day after I returned from our home last time. He is recovering now. Once he is fully recovered, I will bring him home to see you and my dad.”
As Song Lan finished speaking, Song Qinghui's voice rang out in the courtyard: "Sister, Brother Qin, let's go!"
"Coming right away."
Song Lan responded, greeted Li Jumei, Song Qingbin, and Song Guoqing, and then walked out of the main room with Qin Boyan carrying large and small bags.
Li Jumei and the other two followed behind, escorting Song Lan and Qin Boyan to the courtyard gate.
"Mom, big brother, little brother, let's go!"
Song Lan's hands were taken by Song Qinghui and Qin Boyan, and she was free to walk away. She waved to Li Jumei and the other two as she turned to leave.
"be safe!"
Li Jumei shouted.
"Okay!"
Song Lan responded.
It was a little past 8:30 in the morning. Watching Song Lan and the other two walk away, Song Qingbin said, "Little sister seems to be very close to us."
Why divide up a family's life?
Li Jumei rolled her eyes at her eldest son and said, "Your sister has a whole family to take care of, and your brother-in-law is currently unable to move around easily. If she ever needs your help, you'd better hurry up and run to help her!"
"That's natural."
Song Qingbin nodded with a smile.
"My sister is so beautiful and has such a good temper, a hundred times better than Song Jiaojiao!"
Song Guoqing suddenly blurted out a complaint.
"Kid, why are you suddenly talking so much?"
Song Qingbin moved his arm around Song Guoqing's head, his eyes barely concealing his amusement.
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