The sun was setting in the west, and the willow branches swayed gently.
Xiao Yichen rode his bicycle along the embankment on his way back to the village.
The sounds of insects chirping and birds singing could be heard from time to time.
It is peaceful yet full of vitality.
This is how Xiao Yichen feels right now.
Who would have thought that things would get so bad in no time?
After returning to Shangwan Village, Xiao Yichen went to the old house first.
As soon as I entered, the bicycle tires crossed the threshold, making two soft "thud" sounds.
The four boys inside ran out as soon as they heard the noise.
Xiao Yichen's bicycle wasn't even properly secured when the four mischievous monkeys arrived.
They surrounded him.
"Third Uncle, Third Uncle, what brings you here?"
"Third Uncle, Third Uncle, what delicious food did you bring?"
"Third Uncle, Third Uncle, has Third Aunt arrived? What delicious food is there?"
"Third Uncle, Third Uncle, I want to eat meat!"
In short, they want to eat!
Xiao Yichen: Why did his mother give birth to so many more, so that these monkeys could take turns groping him!
He untied a net bag from the bicycle handlebars and took out a brown paper package containing loose fruit candies he had bought. These were hard candies wrapped in brightly colored glass candy wrappers.
Cheap, delicious, well, it's considered delicious in the eyes of a child.
The key point is that it's relatively cheap.
One yuan per pound, enough to buy a big bag.
He doesn't feel bad feeding these little brats; otherwise, he couldn't afford to feed these babies whose bellies are like bottomless pits!
Milk candy costs 1.7 yuan per pound. Since there are many children in the family, it's better to buy something cheaper!
"Ahhh, candy! There's candy! Milk! My third uncle is here, and he brought lots of candy!"
Tie Dan shouted into the house at the top of his lungs.
Aunt Xiao had just finished washing the dishes and was wiping her hands on the rag in front of her waist, drying them.
There was some commotion outside.
She hasn't reacted yet.
The four mischievous monkeys went out again.
After finishing her chores and coming out of the house, Aunt Xiao was delighted to see her precious child.
However, she still wouldn't let it go: "Why are you buying things again? This is so expensive! You're married now, and you'll be having a baby soon. Why don't you know how to be careful with your money?"
She walked over to Xiao Yichen and stopped. Seeing that her precious darling was covered in sweat, she quickly pulled the towel down from the wire by the house.
She handed it to Xiao Yichen: "Hurry up, wipe yourself off, Mom will get you a bowl of water. Why are you so hot? Did you ride your bike too fast again? I've told you so many times, ride slowly, ride slowly! How old are you? Why don't you take care of your health!"
Then, while still muttering to herself, she went inside to pour water for her son.
Xiao Yichen took the towel and wiped his head, sweating repeatedly.
Then, he smelled a fishy odor, took the towel off, sniffed it carefully, and then his whole face scrunched up: "Oh my god, what did you use this towel for? It smells so fishy!"
He quickly found a washbasin, scooped up a few spoonfuls of water from the large vat, and was about to pour a handful of water over his head.
Aunt Xiao, who was carrying a bowl of water back, happened to see this scene.
He shouted in a panic, "You good-for-nothing! Stop right there! What are you doing? Stop!"
He put down the bowl and reached out to pull Xiao Yichen, who was bending over to wash his hair, up.
"You damn fool, are you trying to drive me crazy? I just broke out in a sweat and you're going to wash it with cold water? What are you trying to do?"
"How many times have I told you? You can't shower or wash your hair after sweating so much! And you still used cold water? Are you asking for a beating?!"
As she spoke, she slapped Xiao Yichen on the back a few times.
Each of the four boys had a piece of candy stuffed in their mouth, watching Grandma beat up their third uncle.
Even though he had just received a benefit from his third uncle.
The four eggs didn't dare to step forward and help their third uncle.
Because milk is their everything.
Seeing that there was no reinforcement, Xiao Yichen could only save himself: "Mom, what did you wipe with that towel? It smells so fishy."
Xiao Su is feeling a bit better and hasn't vomited much anymore. If I go back now and she smells this and throws up again, I'll be at a huge loss!
Aunt Xiao frowned, disbelieving: "Does it smell fishy?" As she spoke, she picked up the towel and smelled it.
Then, with a cry of "Ouch!", she quickly moved the towel to a faraway place.
His face showed obvious disgust.
She smiled sheepishly at Xiao Yichen and stubbornly said, "I just wiped my hands while I was making fish soup this afternoon."
Xiao Yichen looked at his mother and said, "I don't think so!"
Then he got another slap: "What do you care how many times you slap me? Why are you washing your hair? If you're going to wash it, wait until you've finished sweating."
Honestly, you don't care about your health at all. You're only relying on your youth now. When you get old, all sorts of illnesses will come knocking on your door.
I've told you so many times, take care of yourself, take care of yourself, why can't you remember? One after another, really, I worry about you endlessly…
Xiao Yichen was speechless and could only surrender first, taking out an aluminum lunchbox containing wontons: "Mom, Mom, okay, okay, I know I was wrong."
"Hurry up, I bought some wontons for you and Dad. Find a bowl and I'll pour them in for you. They're still warm, so eat them quickly. They're pure meat filling; they won't taste good if you leave them any longer!"
Interrupted, Aunt Xiao exclaimed, "What?! You little brat! You bought wontons again! Buying candy isn't enough, you had to buy wontons! Why don't you..."
Xiao Yichen was dumbfounded. What was wrong with his mother today?
I get criticized no matter what I say!
Then Xiao Yichen asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"
Aunt Xiao's expression stiffened, and she was about to start talking to Xiao Yichen again.
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