Speaking of this, Tang Cuihong felt embarrassed: "They were both born in 1969, the second child was born in January, and the third child in December, but one was born in the Year of the Monkey and the other in the Year of the Rooster."
When Xiao Jiu saw that Cui Hong's face had turned red, she knew what Cui Hong was thinking. They were first-year students, and they really were... very close, haha.
So, Xiang Nuan is three years old, Xiang Dang is two years old, and the youngest one is named Niu Xiang Dang.
Xiao Jiu took out a hamburger and a palm-sized lollipop from her bag and gave each of the three children a hamburger.
The three children were overjoyed and kept calling out "Auntie, Auntie!" until Tang Cuihong managed to calm them down.
"Stop, your aunt gave these to you, just take them and put them away for now. The food is ready, let's eat first."
They were all raised by Cuihong, and they were very sensible and obedient, going back to their rooms to hide their things.
Fearing that a little wine wouldn't be enough, he took out fried chicken, fried pork chops, French fries, and other fast food from his backpack to add to the meal.
As a result, none of the children ate fish anymore. They ate fried chicken and pork chops with their mouths dripping with oil, especially the tomato sauce she squeezed out, which the youngest child licked all over his face.
At the dinner table, Cuihong let them do whatever they wanted, while the two sisters ate fish and cornbread very seriously. They spoke very slowly and were able to communicate normally.
"When is my brother-in-law coming back? Any news?"
Cuihong shook her head, "They said it would take three years, but that time is almost up and there's still no news."
I'm used to it. As long as he's okay, anything is fine.
"So how have you been these past few years? Has anyone in the village been giving you a hard time?"
Cuihong shook her head. "I'm quite capable. I'm the head of the production team, and I've even learned to drive a tractor. I'm as good as two people."
I earn full work points every day, everyone treats me very politely, and the household registrations of my mother, my three children, and me have all been transferred here.
Normally, when the eldest goes to school, he takes the two younger ones to the commune's early childhood education class, and then picks them up after school. This has been going on for a year.
We have a bicycle at home, and he learned to ride it long ago by shifting gears, so it doesn't take much effort. Every time he comes home, I can have dinner ready and waiting for him.
Well, apart from the worry of my child being sick, I can handle everything else.
After all, we have that; even if we don't work, we still have food to eat!
As long as there's food to eat, nothing else matters.
Although Fourth Sister spoke casually, Xiao Jiu could easily understand how difficult things had been for her after a little thought.
"Didn't you ever think of asking Sister Zhou to come and continue helping you?"
Cuihong shook her head. "She still has her own children to take care of. It's alright. Now that the children are older, I've managed to get through it too."
Looking at her three children, who were well-fed and healthy, they were fair-skinned and chubby, and although they weren't fat, they were clearly getting enough nutrition.
"It's not as tough as you think. You work here for half a year and rest for half a year. There are plenty of mountain products to eat."
I can find ways to make sure they eat well, which is much better than your brother-in-law.
He truly suffers on the farm; I'm lucky if half of the things I send him actually reach him.
Later, not wanting to benefit someone else, he stopped letting me send it.
After saying that, he pointed outside: "Our yard is big, we plant a lot, and we harvest a lot. I secretly raise five, six, seven or eight chickens every year."
The males are slaughtered and eaten when they grow up, while the females are kept to lay eggs. They are killed before the snow falls to make New Year's goods. It's a good deal!
"But you, where have you been all these years? Are you leaving again now that you're back?"
Xiao Jiu nodded, "I was on a mission and sneaked back. I'll stay here for one night and then leave. It takes too much time to travel back and forth."
It's been more than two days since we arrived from my hometown, and we can't stop any longer.
When asked about his return date, Xiao Jiu could only shake his head. "I can't say for sure. Maybe three or five years, maybe... longer."
Cuihong gasped, "A long-term operation?"
She must have been lying low for a long time. She finally managed to get this identity, so how could she let it become a discarded pawn?
After the children had all fallen asleep, Xiao Jiu, like Doraemon, kept taking out nice things for Cui Hong.
"These are all things I've stockpiled in various countries. You should put them away and study them when you have time. They're the kind of packaged snacks you can just open and eat."
There are also grains, oils, non-staple foods, chicken, duck, beef, mutton, pork, fruits, dried fruits, clothes, school supplies, skin care products, and toys—all of which will be useful to the child in the future.
Finally, glancing at the wolfhound in the space, she asked, "Sis, do you keep dogs? With such a big yard, can you manage without one?"
"If we don't raise them, it'll waste food, and people will have something to say about it. As for the house, it's fine. I've already put away all the valuables."
Hearing this, Xiao Jiu stopped talking and handed over the medicines she had prepared, especially the commonly used children's medicines.
They packed two large boxes full of different items for her.
"I've broken all of these down for you, and I've also written down the specific treatments for you."
This large box contains children's medication, this box is for you, and there are also some first-aid disinfectant for external injuries.
She had looted the medicine from a Japanese pharmacy; it was all in a foreign language, which they couldn't understand, so they simplified the packaging with labels and bags.
She also prepared warm clothes for the mother and her three children, including outer and inner layers, underwear, socks, leather boots, scarves, and hats.
They even left the remaining old bicycle to Tang Cuihong.
“I don’t need this bicycle anymore, you can take it. Let your child ride yours, and you should also have one for yourself.”
Xiao Jiu noticed that the village had electricity, and they even provided her with a washing machine.
“Winter in Northeast China is cold, and washing clothes is a real ordeal. So you use the washing machine, and when you’re not using it, you can hide it away.”
Her fourth sister doesn't need the refrigerator, and even though she was willing to give her a TV, she might not dare to accept it. In the end, the washing machine is the most practical option.
When Cuihong saw how much her younger sister had given her, she was so moved that tears streamed down her face.
She had nothing to give back, especially after Xiao Jiu said she didn't lack seafood, so she could only release a large piece of raw stone.
"This is Jinse'er's; you should like it. Take it quickly."
Good heavens, this is a gold mine! Just this one huge piece must weigh at least a thousand pounds. Her sister is really going all out!
"This is what I've seen before. It's very pure, all of the same color," meaning there are no extra impurities or mixed stones.
Xiao Jiu didn't stand on ceremony with her either, "Okay, then I won't be polite. I've saved enough for you to eat for three to five years."
I'm leaving first thing tomorrow morning. If I have the chance, I'll come back to see you all again.
The next day, before dawn, Cuihong made a whole pot of dumplings for Xiaojiu, with a special Northeastern filling of sauerkraut and pork.
Xiao Jiu ate one bowl, and packed the rest to take with him.
"Don't send them off anymore, and don't wake the children. It's so cold, go back home quickly."
Seeing Cuihong holding back tears, Xiaojiu went up and gave her a big hug: "Fourth Sister, take care!"
Cuihong held Xiaojiu's hand, her lips trembling, and finally couldn't hold back her tears.
"My dear wine, I can't bear to part with you. You must come back to visit often. I'll be here waiting for you to come back."
Knowing that her sister had too many difficulties, she didn't continue to deliver the packages.
She stood at the gate, letting the snowflakes fall on her shoulders and forehead, her gaze fixed on Xiao Jiu as she walked away.
Only when she could no longer see anyone on the white snow did she move her stiff body and go home.
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