On the day Chunhua reported for work, Qiuhua had planned to go with Erhua, thinking that her elder sister would be more suitable to help make the bed. However, something happened at the embroidery factory and she couldn't leave, so she didn't make the trip.
Now that Chunhua is gone for a few days, she can study for a few days.
In the blink of an eye, it is almost November and the weather is getting colder. I don’t know if the clothes Chunhua brought are enough. It is true that an elder sister is like a mother.
"Creaky--" the door opened, and a cool breeze took the opportunity to come in and swept into Qiuhua's trouser legs. She shuddered and put down the work in her hands.
"Are you back so early?" she asked with a smile.
"After dinner they played cards, which I don't like, you know. Also, they smoked so much that the whole room was filled with smoke that I couldn't even open my eyes."
Wu Xin took off his coat and hung it on the wall, then took out a paper bag from his pocket and handed it to Qiuhua.
"What's this?"
"Open it and take a look."
"Mysterious."
It felt like a round, hard object, the paper wrapping was a little moist, and there was a fishy smell coming out of it.
She carefully opened it and saw a crab with a red shell and a white belly.
"There's one for each person at the banquet. I've eaten it before at a wedding banquet, but I didn't want to eat it anymore, so I brought it back for you to try."
Qiuhua looked up at him, her big eyes filled with stars. She scolded him, "Who would take something home from the banquet? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
"Don't be afraid." Wu Xin took the crab, broke off one of its legs, bit off the hard shells at both ends, and handed it to Qiuhua, saying, "You suck it."
Qiuhua obediently put it in her mouth and sucked gently. With a "pop" sound, a piece of crab leg meat slid into her mouth.
The meat is tender and tastes sweet, delicious.
"It's getting colder these past two days. I don't know if Chunhua is doing well in school and if the clothes she brought are enough." She muttered while enjoying the crab peeling service.
"Isn't the Second Prince going on a business trip there? Ask him to bring some more clothes, or you can go with him. You didn't make it last time."
Qiu Hua nodded: "Yes, I have to go and take a look."
"Click" the door opened and Fanfan stood at the door with sleepy eyes.
"Daddy is fat, give me a hug!"
This generation of children has changed the names of their parents: dad, brother, sister, but the only name they are closest to is mom.
"Why don't you sleep, little darling?" Wu Xin held Fanfan in his arms.
"Daddy, my daughter is afraid of the dark."
"Daddy will help you defeat all the monsters, okay?"
Fanfan's nose wrinkled, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He pointed at the crab in Qiuhua's hand and asked, "Mom, what does this look like?"
Wu Xin held her little hand down and said, "This is for mommy, Nannan can't eat it."
“Try a little~”
With his eyes rolling around and his mouth pouting, Wu Xin looked at Qiuhua in embarrassment.
Qiuhua couldn't help laughing and said, "Come on, let Mommy peel it for you."
"Ding-ling-ling..." The rapid ringing of the phone suddenly broke the quiet and warm atmosphere.
Qiuhua and Wu Xin looked at each other in surprise. Phone calls in the middle of the night always seemed creepy.
Who calls in the middle of the night?
What else can't wait until tomorrow?
Wu Xin picked up the phone: "Hello, who is this?"
"...Is this Liang Qiuhua's house?" A woman's voice came from the other side. "I'm her cousin."
"She said she was your cousin." Wu Xin handed the phone to Qiuhua.
She was stunned at first, then excitedly took the phone.
"Xiaonan, Xiaonan!" She only called out twice before she choked up. After a pause, she said, "Why are you contacting me just now?"
Yes, how many years!
"Sister..." A short breath came from the other end of the phone. Qiuhua knew that Liang Xiaonan was also very excited.
"Xiao Nan, when are you coming back? You must come to my sister's house, okay? I'll make your bed right now. Come and stay for a few days, and we can talk..."
Qiuhua spoke hurriedly, fearing that if she said less, Xiaonan would not understand her concern for her.
"Sister, I'm back. I'm in Hetou Village." Xiaonan said with a smile.
"Really? Then come tomorrow, definitely come. I'll go buy groceries and crabs at dawn, okay?"
"Okay! Thank you, sister!"
The next day, Liang Xiaonan really came. She had a neat short haircut, and her hair had become whiter and fatter. As soon as she entered the door, she smiled at Qiuhua with tears in her eyes.
Qiuhua excitedly went up to her and patted her, but she was speechless and could only look at her with tears in her eyes.
"Sister!"
"Where have you been? You left without even telling me. You are so cruel!" Qiuhua held her hands and looked at her from head to toe.
"Well, he's become whiter and fatter, he smiles sincerely, and he looks energetic and healthy. He must be doing well!"
Liang Xiaonan smiled and nodded. Qiuhua then asked, "Did he come with you? Do you have a child?"
"No, he's still in Yunnan. He's taking care of his kids in school. I came back to see him by myself."
"That's right. We can't let the child's studies be delayed. It seems that he is a capable person to take care of the family. That's good, that's good."
Qiuhua took three days off to accompany Liang Xiaonan. They bought groceries and cooked together, and slept together and chatted until midnight.
Having nothing to do that afternoon, Liang Xiaonan suggested that Qiuhua go to the barber shop on the street to wash her hair.
Qiuhua had gone to the barber shop to get her hair cut twice, but she had never gone there alone to wash her hair. She always felt that this was a bit too hedonistic.
"Well, sister, what is the purpose of living a life? Do we really have to wait until we are old to enjoy happiness? You won't be able to think about it by then!" Liang Xiaonan persuaded.
Qiuhua understood this truth. Now that life was better, she still had to spend money.
"Okay, since this is your first time back in all these years, I'll go with you."
They knew Qiuhua, the owner of the barber shop, and they took turns washing their hair, which was then blow-dried by the owner and the apprentice.
"Sister, after all these years, I finally understand that we women should be nicer to ourselves." Liang Xiaonan said seriously while looking at herself in the mirror.
"Yeah, that's right!"
Qiuhua thought it made sense, but after thinking about it, she felt something was wrong.
She turned her head to take another closer look at Liang Xiaonan. She had become whiter and fatter, looked energetic, and was dressed fashionably. It was obvious that she was living a good life.
Maybe she was overthinking it!
Liang Xiaonan told her in detail what happened after they arrived in Yunnan.
Wang Jinshui had saved some money from working in a factory, and the couple rented a house in Yunnan and opened a small shop. However, less than two weeks later, Liang Xiaonan discovered that she was pregnant, and was already over four months pregnant.
When two people were living in a different place, life was inevitably difficult at the beginning, especially during her pregnancy, when she missed home but didn't want to go back.
Because she never felt like she had a home since she was a child.
At least now I have a home with Wang Jinshui.
After the child was born, Wang Jinshui was busy running the store, and Liang Xiaonan spent the confinement period in a state of panic and confusion.
She said that fortunately he gave all the money he earned to her, and having money to support herself would give her a secure life.
Coming out of the barber shop, Liang Xiaonan seemed in a good mood and spirits. She looked up at the sky and asked, "Do you have Brother Qiu's phone number?"
Qiuhua was slightly stunned. Brother Qiu was her cousin and a classmate of Liang Xiaonan.
She didn't answer Liang Xiaonan's question, but asked: "Xiaonan, have you really been living well these years?"
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