The brother and sister went out early in the morning and arrived at the village in the afternoon. Fortunately, Chen Ye had a caring younger brother. After taking off his big cotton shoes and lying on the warm kang, Chen Ye breathed a sigh of relief and felt warm.
The road into the village is so difficult! No wonder the villagers rarely leave the village unless it is absolutely necessary in winter. This guy feels like a long march, and every step is difficult.
Shuanzhu was as attentive as a waiter and put a basin of steaming water on the kang: "Sister, wash your hands and face first, and then soak your feet to warm them up."
"I've got some chicken soup warming up in the pot for you. You can have a big bowl of it later. It's really delicious. I also added a few red dates that Ershuang sent me."
"Sister, I've put your cotton shoes in front of the stove. Wear the cotton slippers on the ground first. Wait until your cotton shoes are dry before you go out."
"Let's have dinner together tonight. I don't know where Grandpa Feng got some beef from, but I'll stew it tonight. We haven't been willing to eat it yet, so we're waiting for you to come back and eat it together."
"By the way, our village caught a lot of fish this year, and each family got several. You have a share too. The villagers say that even though you are no longer registered in the village, you are still a member of our village, and we must not forget you when we distribute anything."
"Sis, you like boiled fish fillet, so I'll make you a big pot of it tonight so you can eat as much as you want."
"And there's the pig's trotters you love to eat. When the village slaughters the New Year pig, each person gets half a pound of meat. I thought you loved the trotters the most, so I didn't want the meat. I just asked for four trotters. I'm sure everyone will be happy with that."
"In the end, everyone disagreed and insisted on giving you half a pound of meat. They charged 20 cents for four pig's trotters, which was equivalent to selling them to us. Why do I feel like our village has become more welcoming to you since you left?"
After his sister left, he became more popular. Where can he go to seek justice?
Chen Ye felt warm all over while soaking her feet. She smiled as she watched Shuanzhu chattering like a little housekeeper. It was the first time she felt that having someone care about her and nagging her was quite... happy.
"Sister, are you listening to me?" Shuanzhu felt like he was performing a one-man show. Why didn't his sister even respond?
"Listen, listen, I'm not just here to watch you talk, I don't want to bother you."
"Tired of talking? Would you like a glass of malted milk to quench your thirst?"
Tie him up... He's already twelve years old during the Chinese New Year, and you still think he's that gullible kid?
"By the way, I'll tie you up and open the bag I brought back. There's a gift for you in there."
His eyes lit up immediately: "Sister, what gift did you buy me?"
While asking this, the tied little hands were not idle either. When she saw a long box in the pocket, she picked it up and said, "Sister, is this the gift you gave me?"
Chen Ye nodded with a smile: "Yes, open it and see if you like it?"
The lock on his little face fell off in an instant. He knew that his sister would not be so kind as to give him a gift. Look, don't think that he doesn't know what's inside the box because it's covered.
He was a knowledgeable man who had been to department stores in the city. He could tell at first glance that this box was a pen box. Giving school supplies to a poor student was a very malicious act.
"Sister~~" This drawn-out voice was filled with dissatisfaction and coquettishness, almost giving Chen Ye goosebumps.
"Talk to me nicely. I've been back for quite some time, but why haven't you reported your final exam results yet?"
Tie up... Let's not talk about grades, we are still good siblings who love each other.
"Well, sister, wait for me to bring you some chicken soup. This chicken soup has been stewed since early morning, and all the essence is in the soup by now." Without waiting for Chen Ye to answer, Shuanzhu quickly opened the door and slipped away.
Chen Ye burst into laughter. This kid was so slow, but she easily managed him.
When he saw Shuanzhu pouting his lips, he knew that his sister was fed up with his nagging. He hadn't seen his sister for a long time, so he was worried and talked more. Was he deliberately stabbing him in the sore spot?
Without the nagging, Chen Ye instantly felt that his ears were much quieter. It felt familiar to hear the nagging suddenly, but if the nagging continued for a moment, it would become like a devilish sound that penetrated his ears.
As expected, she is still a little girl who likes quietness.
Returning to his home here, Chen Ye felt like this was his real home. As for his home in the city, although it was also a house that belonged completely to him, it lacked that sense of belonging.
After a night's rest, Chen Ye went to each household to wish them a happy new year in advance, bringing gifts. He wanted to visit no one, including the team leader, the village chief, and the accountant, because after all, his grandfather and the others still lived in the village.
Although the title of little grandfather is much more useful than her own in the village, she cannot save this kindness, as the more gifts, the less blame.
Finally, Chen Ye went to Eryatou's house carrying a bag of brown sugar and a piece of soft cloth.
"Oh, Ye Zi is back. When did you come back?" Aunt Li smiled when she saw Chen Ye coming in.
"Is Aunt Li busy? I came back yesterday, and it was almost dark yesterday. I came to your house early this morning. Please don't think I don't know the rules."
"What are you talking about? I'm so happy. Come inside and talk. It's cold outside."
Aunt Li was extremely enthusiastic. Although Ye Zi was very pitiful when she was a child, she was very capable now. She was a city dweller, not to mention that she had a very capable father.
Chen Ye glanced at the second girl's room: "Auntie, you are busy, I will go to see the second girl first. She is in the room, right?" She has things in her hands, and she doesn't want to give these things to others. She is so stingy.
Aunt Li was already very old, so she could understand Chen Ye's pettiness. However, she was not angry. After all, these things ended up in her hands. She was even happier that her youngest son and his family could use them.
"Yes, yes, just go in. You haven't seen the little girl in months. She's grown fat."
"That's because we have a good grandmother like you. Otherwise, who would be willing to treat a little girl so well? I always say that Aunt Li is a rare understanding person in our village. Sometimes, this girl knows how to care for others better than the boy."
Aunt Li was very happy. Who wouldn’t be happy to be praised like that?
"You've become so talkative since you went out, I'm not as good as you say. Okay, I won't get involved in your affairs, young people. Go in and talk to the second girl."
"Well, I'll go see your big, fat granddaughter first. You can go get busy. You must be tired at the end of the year."
"You are such a considerate girl. The whole family depends on me. I won't tell you anymore. Go now."
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