Walking into the main house, I heard the sound of "ding-dong-dong" coming from inside.
Song Shishi saw that Meng Xunzhou had just finished hammering the nails and was now stringing the curtains together with wire, obviously preparing to install curtains for her.
He hammered two nails into the wall, wrapped one end of the wire around the left nail, strung the curtain, and then wrapped the other end of the wire around the right nail, and the curtain was finally hung.
Meng Xunzhou took off his military uniform and was only wearing a white shirt underneath.
After the Lantern Festival, the temperature became noticeably warmer.
Although Song Shishi no longer wore a thick cotton-padded jacket, she wrapped herself tightly in a coat.
At this moment, she and Meng Xunzhou stood together, and the two of them seemed like two extremes.
Meng Xunzhou rolled up the sleeves of his shirt, revealing his powerful muscles.
An excellent soldier with a good-looking appearance is perfect.
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Meng Xunzhou seemed to be very serious about his work and did a good job. After the curtains were drawn, they were tightly closed and not a single light came in.
It was only then that Song Shishi discovered that the cloth cut by Meng Xunzhou was actually double-layered.
After Song Shishi handed a cup of hot water to Meng Xunzhou, she prepared to go to the small kitchen to make lunch.
Since people have been busy all morning, she has to make something delicious to reward them.
There is an earthen stove in the small kitchen.
Shitou was making a fire while Xu Li was cutting vegetables.
Zheng Peilan leaned against the kitchen window, a faint smile on her lips, quietly looking at Shi Tou and Xu Li.
Song Shishi just took a glance and started preparing lunch.
It’s getting late. If we don’t make lunch, everyone’s internal organs will start to rebel soon.
"Shi Tou, what do your parents do?"
Although Zheng Peilan knew roughly that Shi Tou and Xu Li were dating, she had no idea about the twists and turns in between.
After spending these days with Xu Li, Zheng Peilan also developed feelings for her.
Therefore, I unconsciously wanted to help Xu Li examine the stone carefully.
When Song Shishi heard Zheng Peilan mention Shitou's parents, she looked worriedly at Shitou who was lowering his head to control the fire in the earthen stove.
Just as she was about to explain to Zheng Peilan, she heard Xu Li eagerly explain: "Aunt Zheng, Shitou grew up with his master, and his master is the only elder in the family."
"Um... I see." Zheng Peilan's movements paused, and she looked at Shi Tou again, "I see, Shi Tou's master is also a carpenter?"
"Yes, and he is a master craftsman with great skills. When I was working in Huaiqing, Uncle Zhao also took good care of me."
Song Shishi explained.
Zheng Peilan no longer mentioned Shi Tou's parents and naturally changed the subject.
"That's really a case of a master producing excellent students. I just looked at the wardrobe that Shitou sent over. Whether it's the material, workmanship, or the carvings on it, it's all very good. If it's sold outside, it won't be cheap."
Shitou was a little embarrassed by the compliment, "Auntie, if you like it, I will make a small item for you later."
"How can I do that? If you have time, make me a jewelry box and carve some pretty flowers on it. Auntie will pay for it."
Zheng Peilan waved her hand, glanced at Xu Li again, and continued: "It's not easy for you young people to make money, so just think of it as an aunt taking care of your business."
Zheng Peilan guessed that Shitou might have both his parents gone, and felt sorry for him as a poor man.
When Shitou finishes making the jewelry box, she will take it out for a display and there will definitely be someone who wants it.
What they have the most in their circle is people with some spare money.
"Thank you, Auntie. I'll give you a discount later."
Shitou is now working hard to make money. After hearing what Zheng Peilan said, he was no longer polite.
With the help of Xu Li and Shi Tou, lunch was ready quickly.
Meng Xunzhou had also installed the curtains in several rooms and was drawing water from the well in the yard to wash his hands.
The weather was good today, so they simply moved the dining table into the yard and several people sat around it.
After Song Shishi and the others had packed up their things, Shitou went back to work, while Meng Xunzhou drove Zheng Peilan back to the compound.
"Sister, where are you going?"
Just as Xu Li was about to enter the main house, she ran into Song Shishi head-on. She saw that Song Shishi was carrying a cross-body bag and had changed her clothes, looking like she was about to go out.
Song Shishi was not going to hide it from Xu Li, and replied: "I get angry just thinking about it. I have to see what that shameless mistress and that little bastard look like no matter what."
If they didn't have to move today and if she didn't have to worry about Zheng Peilan being there, she would have stayed at the entrance of the alley no matter what she said.
She just didn't believe that the shameful mother and son could stay at home forever.
"You want to go to that mistress?"
Xu Li looked a little anxious when she heard this. She quickly grabbed Song Shishi's hand and advised, "Sister, don't be impulsive. Although uncle did something wrong, his status is there. If you make a big fuss about this, how can uncle stay in the army? Besides, there is Aunt Zheng. You should also think about her. People's words are scary."
"I know. If it weren't for my mother, I wouldn't have endured this."
Song Shishi took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm.
"Don't worry, I won't make a big deal about this before I come up with a solution. I just want to see what kind of woman could be so obsessed with a man like my dad."
Xu Li held Song Shishi's hand, refusing to let go. After hesitating for a long time, she said, "How about I go with you? If you encounter any problems, you will have someone to discuss it with, right?"
Song Shishi looked at Xu Li deeply, and finally nodded in agreement.
The two locked the door and went straight to Chunyang Street.
Coincidentally, the courtyard house where they live now and the alley on Chunyang Street where the mistress lives are only separated by a street. They can be reached on foot and are not very far.
"What are you playing? I want to play too."
At the entrance of the alley where Xiao San lived, several children were squatting on the ground playing stone games.
A boy about five years old stood next to the children, looking down at them and asking in a loud voice to join.
But the children just looked up at the little boy, then pretended not to hear him, continued playing their own games, and ignored the little boy.
The little boy frowned and spoke again: "I'm talking to you, I want to play too!"
This time, the kids didn't even raise their heads and still ignored him.
The little boy gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and kicked the stones that the other kids were playing with away.
At the same time, he was still mumbling: "If you don't let me play, none of you can play."
Among the children who were squatting on the ground, a boy in a gray jacket stood up.
He is a little taller than the little boy.
The boy in the gray coat didn't say anything. He swung his fist at the little boy's face. After knocking the little boy to the ground, he spat at him.
"Who do you think you are to play with us? My mom told me that you are a wild child, a bastard who cannot stand the light of day!"
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