One day, she was so hungry that she ate the Guanyin soil.
However, this so-called "life-saving straw" is actually a deadly trap.
Although it can temporarily satisfy the feeling of fullness when eaten, it cannot be digested and absorbed. It will only gradually accumulate in the stomach, eventually causing bloating and abdominal pain, which is simply worse than death.
When Zhao Laidie thinks about those days that she cannot bear to recall, she can't hide the bitterness on her face.
This is also the reason why she has always had a special liking for "delicious food".
"Have you bought the star anise and cinnamon? The kitchen is waiting to be used!" Tang's mother asked, no longer paying attention to Zhao Lai Di.
"Oh! I almost forgot. There were a lot of people lining up at the grain station today. We happened to run into Wang Qiaojie, the village chief's wife, so we asked her to help buy it. Mom, just decide who to send to her house to pick it up. I've already paid."
Tang Zhan replied.
"She's so kind!"
Mother Tang muttered something in a low voice and looked at Zhao Lai Di.
"Second brother, go get it! But remember to keep your mouth shut tightly, don't be like the eldest brother, spilling everything out."
"I know, Mom!"
Although the old Tang family has split up, apart from a few more walls, there is no difference between them and living together. The whole family will know about any disturbance.
Zhao Lai Di naturally knew that Wang Qiao from the village chief's family and Li Jinhua's eldest niece from her mother's family both fell in love with the Third Master.
She was still very clear-headed about this matter, and even talked about it with Tang Zhe in bed at night.
"Dad, do you think the heads of these two women were hit by the door?
She doesn't even consider her own worth and wants to throw herself at the Third Master. Judging from the Third Master's eyes, how could he look down on people like them?
Besides, I think that Third Master is definitely someone who needs women around him, so there's probably no chance for these two!"
After hearing this, Tang Zhe looked at her with a higher opinion and gave her a thumbs up!
Her analysis of this matter does make some sense!
Zhao Lai Di went to the village chief's house as soon as she left the house.
Wang Qiao also came back from town at this time.
When she saw Zhao Lai Di, she knew what she was here for. She smoothed her braids on her chest and came forward with a smile.
"Sister Lai Di, are you here to get the seasoning? I told you I'd send it to Aunt Tang's house soon!"
Zhao Lai Di looked her up and down as if she didn't know her.
Wang Qiao is usually not as easy to get along with as she was today. She acts as if everyone she meets owes her a few hundred dollars, and her face is very long.
This was the first time Zhao Lai Di saw her smile since she was taken back from her husband's home by the Wang family. Unexpectedly, it was towards her.
"It's already troublesome enough to ask you to give it a ride, how can I expect you to deliver it to my door?"
Zhao Lai Di smiled back at her and stopped being polite with her.
"My mother-in-law is still waiting for it at home. Everyone is busy at the moment, so I won't go inside to sit. Qiao sister, please go inside and get it for me."
Wang Qiao wanted to ask her about the Third Master's news, so how could he let her go so easily? He took her arm and led her to her room.
"It's rare for Sister Lai Di to come to my house, why are you in such a hurry? Come on, come on, come sit in my room for a while! Try the fruit candy I bought today and see if it's sweet."
Zhao Lai Di has been eating a lot of delicious food recently. The candies at home were brought back from Kyoto by Tang's mother. She has become a picky eater and has no interest in her fruit candies.
Thinking of what Tang's mother told him before he came out, he was even more afraid to go into the house.
"It's urgently needed at home! I'll come to see you some other day when I have time."
Zhao Lai Di stopped at the threshold.
Wang Qiao saw that she couldn't keep her, so she had to go to the room to get the seasoning and sent Zhao Lai Di out of the hospital.
"Sister Lai Di, your fourth brother and his family won't be staying in the village for long, right? Did they say when they'll be returning to the city?"
Wang Qiao couldn't help but ask.
"After the New Year, I probably won't be able to stay for a few days before returning home! As you know, my fourth brother has a special job and doesn't have many holidays throughout the year."
Zhao Lai Di responded casually, turned around and quickened her pace.
She was really afraid that she couldn't control her mouth and accidentally said something she shouldn't, and then she would be beaten by her mother-in-law with a broom or a shoe.
Wang Qiao looked at Zhao Lai Di's back and bit her lower lip.
She didn't have much time left and had to capture the man as soon as possible before they left.
The Tang family’s New Year’s Eve dinner this year was particularly sumptuous.
Braised pork, braised spare ribs, braised fish, clear-boiled pheasant, spicy wild rabbit, Kyoto roast duck... There was really all kinds of chicken, duck, fish and meat, filling up two large tables.
The children were already tempted by the aroma filling the room and were eager to try it. They just had to wait for Old Man Tang to give the order so that they could start eating.
Wine had been prepared on the men's dining table, and Old Man Tang generously placed two bottles of Moutai.
Tang Zhan looked at the wine glass in front of him and kept winking at Lan Guoer, his eyes full of pleading.
His wife told him not to drink anymore, but today, with the elders here...he can't just not drink at all!
Lan Guoer made this rule for him because she was annoyed by his drunken behavior last time.
When a man is out, calling friends and socializing, how can he really not drink?
Alcohol has its pros and cons. As long as she has self-control and doesn't get drunk, she won't care too much.
So she nodded, which was considered as lifting the prohibition on drinking for the man.
Although Li Jinhua was still unable to walk, the family was reunited and she could not be left alone, so Tang's mother asked Tang Ming to carry her over.
Three generations of the Tang family gathered together.
Before the New Year's Eve dinner began, Old Man Tang took out several red envelopes from his pocket and distributed them to the children in the family one by one.
In previous years, the children of the Tang family also received New Year’s money, but it was always three or five cents, just for good luck.
This year, Old Man Tang generously gave each of the children a dollar.
Tang Long and Tang Hai were older and could still sit still, but the younger Tang Hu and Tang He jumped up with joy.
Li Jinhua looked at the red envelopes in the hands of her three children and felt happy. She thought to herself, it’s good to have more children!
Look, I made three dollars in one go.
Then, she shifted her gaze to Lan Guoer, thinking that Tang Zhan's monthly salary was more than 100 yuan, so as his aunt, she should at least show some appreciation, right?
She actually guessed it!
Lan Guoer had indeed prepared it in advance.
This is the first time they have returned to their hometown to celebrate the New Year after the separation. According to traditional customs, the elders giving the younger generations New Year's money is also a good wish and blessing.
Seeing Li Jinhua staring at her, Lan Guoer understood and generously took out the red envelopes she had prepared in advance and distributed them to the children at home one by one.
"Thank you, Fourth Aunt!"
"Thank you, Fourth Aunt!"
“Thank you, Mom!”
......
The children didn't expect to receive red envelopes. They were even more excited and thanked Lan Guoer in unison.
There was also one dollar in Lan Guoer's red envelope, which was the amount she decided after discussing with Tang's mother.
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