Thinking about what had just happened when she was called back, Sang Zi was unusually at a loss for words. After a long while, she finally found a way to start the conversation: "Xiao Qi, sister-in-law, do you know an old lady surnamed Shi?"
When Bu Ling heard Sang Zi's words, her first reaction was that Old Madam Shi had caused trouble again, so she asked, "Big brother, what kind of trouble has she gotten herself into this time?"
Sangzi didn't answer, but instead asked, "So you know each other?"
Sangshen nodded: "I know him, but we're not very close, and we've even had a falling out."
Bu Ling added, "She's the mother of one of our neighbors. She's been living here for over half a year, and she might have caused trouble."
Sang Zi didn't say anything upon hearing this, and seemed to be deep in thought.
Sangshen, who had an impatient temper, couldn't help but ask, "Brother, what's wrong?"
Sang Zi casually dropped a bombshell: "She was caught cheating!"
"What?"
What did she do to him?
Did they catch them in the act?
Is it Grandma Shi?
Could they have misheard?
Both Buling and Sangs looked dazed and incredulous.
After a moment, Sangshen came to her senses and stammered, "Big brother, you...you're not talking about...you're not talking about an old lady in her sixties, are you?"
Seeing the two of them looking like they'd been struck by lightning, Sangzi felt that their experience was still lacking. "It was her. She said she was very familiar with you two, so she wanted to try and build a relationship with me."
“We’re not familiar with each other! We’re not familiar with each other at all!” Bling said firmly.
Mulberry immediately chimed in: "Yes, we have a grudge!"
The two of them were radiating an aura of "don't touch me," which surprised Xie Dong. He had never seen Sang Xiaoqi with such an expression before. He nudged Sang Shen with his elbow and asked, "Xiaoqi, what's that Old Madam Shi like? You and your sister-in-law both look so incredulous."
Sangshen turned around and looked at him with surprise, then asked with affection, "Didn't you hear me clearly? It was an old lady in her sixties."
After hearing this, Xie Dong's expression became even more blank than Bu Ling's. After a long while, he stammered, "This...this old lady is quite skilled at this!"
Sangshen looked at him as if he were an idiot. "Brother, what's going on?"
Sangzi wiped her glasses and put them back on: "That old lady, when she was on a date with a guy, a bunch of kids smashed her windows and threw firecrackers into the house."
Upon hearing this, Bling's expression became indescribable: "A bunch of kids?"
Sang Zi slowly stroked the cup with her fingers. "Yes, a group of children. Those children said they were avenging Grandma Zheng. They followed Grandma Shi for several days and only managed to save enough money to buy firecrackers today."
Bling: ...
These kids' actions sound so damn familiar!
"Then... what was that guy who did that with Grandma Shi?" Xie Dong's eyes lit up, and even Grandpa Sang and Uncle Lin listened intently.
Sang Zi took a sip of water unhurriedly: "That man's name is Hu Sigu. He's from the countryside and has a rural household registration, but his wife works in a textile factory."
"Hu Sigu?" Xie Dong exclaimed in surprise.
Sangzi sensed the doubt in his words and turned to look at him: "You know him?"
Xie Dong frowned: "I've heard of it, but I'm not familiar with it."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room turned their attention to Xie Dong.
"Hu Sigu was a lazy good-for-nothing in the countryside. I don't know what kind of luck he had, but he married a woman from the city, and he followed her to the city."
"But he's used to being lazy and good-for-nothing. Even after moving to the city, he's completely dependent on his wife. He spends his days wandering the streets and alleys, not only stealing chickens and dogs but also peeping at women taking baths. He has a terrible reputation in that area."
"I know him because he once caused trouble in my black market, and I beat him up and threw him out."
After listening to Xie Dong's words, everyone present had a general impression of Hu Sigu.
Suddenly, Bu Ling thought of something: "How old is Hu Sigu this year?"
Xie Dong shook his head: "I don't know."
Sang Zi said casually from the side, "Thirty-eight."
Grandpa Sang, standing to the side, exclaimed, "So young!"
Sang Zi nodded.
"And now? How are Grandma Shi and that Hu Sigu doing?" Sangshen asked.
Sang Zi: "He's being held in the Revolutionary Committee."
In reality, he didn't want to get involved in this mess at all, but since he was in a position of power, he had to take responsibility if someone reported it.
The room fell silent for a moment, just then Aunt Fang pushed the door open and came in: "Dinner's ready!"
Smelling the aroma of food, Buling felt even hungrier: "Yes, yes, let's eat first, and chat while we eat."
Upon hearing this, all the furniture pieces nodded in agreement.
As Aunt Fang made one trip after another, the eight-immortal table in the living room was filled with a large table of dishes.
Aunt Fang's cooking skills are truly amazing. Every dish is a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, with an irresistible aroma. Looking at the six dishes and soup on the table, Bu Ling rubbed her hands excitedly: "It smells so good! Aunt Fang is amazing!"
Aunt Fang wiped her hands on her apron: "Lingling likes to eat it, so Aunt Fang will make it for you every day from now on."
Bu Ling chuckled, "Thank you, Sister Fang."
The Sang family didn't have a rule that nannies couldn't sit at the table. Once all the dishes were served, Aunt Fang sat down as well.
Seven people sat around a large table of dishes, eating and laughing. The steaming food made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed.
"It still tastes the same!" Xie Dong exclaimed.
Aunt Fang smiled and put some meat on Bu Ling's plate: "Lingling, try this. It's a specialty from our hometown, braised pork."
Buling picked up the plate, took the braised pork, and then took a bite: "Thank you, Aunt Fang."
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