Zhuang Lao San hadn't finished venting yet, so he picked up Zhuang Guoliang by the collar and hit him hard on the nose. "You still have the nerve to ask why? In order to get you out of the pig farm, the eldest and second brothers insisted that the reselling had nothing to do with you.

What did you promise in front of Big Brother? You said you would take good care of Daya and the other two. But now you just gave Daya away as a child bride.

Zhuang Guoliang, I want to see what your heart is made of? Stone?

Zhuang Guoliang was shocked. How did his third brother know about this?

Zhuang Lao San snorted coldly and threw him to the ground. "You are curious, right? Why do I know what the eldest brother and the second brother told you? I tell you, these were all told to me by the eldest brother himself.

I am not as heartless as you. My brother is going to work on the farm, but you don’t even give me some food.”

Panting, Zhuang Lao San straightened his wrinkled clothes and announced, "From today on, I will move back home. I will take my eldest and second brothers' children with me and live with us.

Otherwise, who knows if you would secretly give the girls away while I'm away."

Gao Xiuqin held Da Ya and Er Ya in each hand and said, "Don't be afraid. Your uncle and aunt will take care of you from now on."

Daya cried bitterly. From yesterday to today, she pretended to be calm in front of her sister, but in fact, she didn't close her eyes at all behind her back.

The thought that she might be sold into a gang as a daughter-in-law made her too frightened to sleep, for fear that she would wake up and discover that the story of being rescued was fake.

Gao Xiuqin patted Daya's back and shed tears herself.

"Lizi, I heard that you guys saved Daya yesterday. Thank you."

Gao Xiuqin knew that her mother-in-law and her neighbor Chen Xianyun had never gotten along well. Then, Jiang Hongmei snatched her cousin's marriage, and the relationship between the two families became even more tense.

But even so, Qi Shaoqiang and his wife did not stand idly by and watch Daya's affairs, which shows that they are truly good people.

"You're welcome. Even if a stranger is abducted, we will rescue him."

Zhuang Lao San patted Qi Shao Qiang on the shoulder and said, "Shao Qiang, I will remember your kindness in my heart. If you have any problems in the future, just let me know."

Gao Xiuqin hurried the children to take a bath. It was already New Year's Eve, and they were all as dirty as kittens.

"Da Ya, I feel your forehead is a little hot, go inside and lie down. Er Ya, make ginger soup for your sister. Ying Zi, go find your brother and sister's clothes. Da Bao, feed your sister."

Zhuang Dabao was hungry for two meals in a row from yesterday to today. The adults in the family were gone, so he became well-behaved and listened to his aunt's instructions to feed him.

Daya pulled Jiang Li into the house, took out two bright red persimmons and placed them in front of Jiang Li. "Erya found these when she was wandering around on the street. There were two of them on one tree. I don't know how they got there.

Sister Jiang Li, we have nothing to give you in return, so you can eat these two persimmons."

"It's rare to still have persimmons in this season," Jiang Li accepted it. Taking advantage of a favor without expecting anything in return would put a heavy psychological burden on the recipient. Seeing this, Daya breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Li wiped it, peeled the persimmon and took a sip. The plump and crystal clear persimmon flesh turned into juice, making a sweet music on the tip of her tongue.

"tasty."

Erya came in with ginger soup, "Sister Lizi, if you like it, I'll go to the persimmon forest to look for it next time."

"Don't go up there alone. It's winter and there are wild beasts roaming the land. Wait until spring."

After Jiang Li left, Erya took out the paper bag that she was covering her chest with, and there were some oil stains inside.

When the paper package was opened, a few soft cakes were found inside. When I took a bite, I found that they were filled with scallion and pork. The cakes were also fried with pork fat, which was extremely fragrant.

One piece was left for uncle and auntie. Da Ya and Er Ya hugged their younger sister, and they ate the cakes happily while listening to the howling north wind outside the window.

On the night of New Year's Eve, according to the custom in Yongfang County, people have to stay up all night. The later they stay up, the more blessings they will have.

Jiang Li was eating chestnuts while the family of four sat around the crackling brazier and chatted.

In the early hours of the morning, firecrackers rang out in the village. Qi Shaoqiang hugged Jiang Li and took out a red envelope from his pocket, "I wish you good health in the new year."

Seeing this, the old lady took out two red envelopes, one for Qi Shaoqiang and one for Jiang Li. "It's not much money, don't look down on me as an old woman. I wish you two a happy and harmonious life."

Jiang Li held the red envelope with body temperature, and her heart was warm. "Thank you, grandma."

Chen Xianyun put down the melon seeds and said anxiously, "I have prepared the New Year's money and will wrap it in red paper for you two tomorrow. Mom is quicker than me."

Jiang Li and Qi Shaoqiang smiled at each other, hugged each other, and their faces were full of happiness.

Early in the morning, children from the village came in groups to pay New Year's greetings. Jiang Li gave each child a handful of melon seeds and two pieces of candy.

In the afternoon, Li Shitou brought Mai Miao to pay New Year's greetings. Jiang Li gave each of them fifty cents as a red envelope, and filled their pockets with melon seeds and candies.

Li Shitou couldn't stop smiling. His mother didn't know about the fifty cents, so he would hide it and buy snacks at school.

Unfortunately, Mai Miao revealed her true colors as soon as she got home. She took the initiative to give the red envelope to Zhao Jingui. Zhao Jingui was very surprised and asked, "Who gave the money?"

Mai Miao said in a sweet voice, "Sister Li Zi. There are also lots of candies and melon seeds."

Zhao Jingui glared and pulled Li Shitou's ears over to him, "Good boy, your sister Li Zi gave you the New Year's gift and you dared to hide it. Otherwise, tell me, I don't know about it!"

"Okay, okay, don't hit the child during the New Year." Li Youtian squinted at Li Shitou, signaling him to run away. However, Li Shitou was being rude and refused to leave. "Mom, give me back the money. Sister Lizi gave it to me."

"What are you going to do with so much money as a kid? Mom will keep it for you."

Li Shitou watched his mother put the money into her pocket, knowing that this time he had lost everything. He grabbed Li Maimiao and rubbed his face hard, "You little snitch. You didn't listen to a word Fourth Brother said, and you sold me out the moment he turned around."

Li Mai Miao just giggled. Li Shitou snatched the candy from her hand, peeled it open and threw it into his mouth, "Silly girl."

Li Mai Miaoxiao, don't cry, she still has a lot.

Li Chunlan couldn't stand it any longer, "Shitou, don't bully your sister. Be careful or I'll hit you."

Li Shitou made a face, stuck out his tongue, and ran away.

Zhao Jingui was worried as she held the money. "This pear costs only one dollar, and the child is too big. I have to be careful with this. No, I have to talk to her next time."

There are only a few people in the family now, but when we have children in the future, we will have a lot of money to spend. How can we spend money like this? "