The old lady's wish
On the fourth day of the New Year, Qin Wenli accompanied Hu Yufeng back to her parents' home. Qin Yu recently watched "The Investiture of the Gods" and was very interested in her uncle who practiced Taoism. She pestered Hu Yufeng to take her there early in the morning. After hearing this, Qin Shu also went to hug his grandmother's legs. He also wanted to see the flying grandfather with a long beard.
Hu Yufeng was originally very happy to see her granddaughter taking the initiative to go to her mother's house, but when she heard that she was going to visit her grandfather who was practicing Taoism, her face instantly darkened.
After seeing the four people off, Qin Shengtian went to visit neighbors after feeding the cattle and sheep. Yang Xiu and the old lady were the only ones left in the huge yard.
The air was quiet.
The sunshine in the first month of the year is not scorching, but instead brings a warmth that melts the cold. The magpies on the branches of the poplar trees droop their heads and doze off in the warm sunshine.
Yang Xiu yawned, and was not in a hurry to cook. He simply moved out two chairs, one on each side, and placed them under the warm sun of the first lunar month.
"Xiu'er, I have an idea..." Yang Xiu heard the old lady say in a daze.
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
"I think……"
"Xiu'er, grandma, Happy New Year..." The door creaked, and the old lady swallowed the words she hadn't finished speaking. Yang Xiu was instantly awakened.
I saw Huizi and Niuniu dressed up and standing in front of me with smiles on their faces.
Yang Xiu was a little surprised: "Huizi, why are you here? Didn't you say you were going to your aunt's house?"
"I went there yesterday and just came back by car. I stopped by to wish Grandma and Auntie a happy new year!"
Only then did Yang Xiu see the gift box in Huizi's hand, which was obviously not something that could be bought at Shangguan Market.
"I'm here now, why are you bringing anything? That's too polite!"
"It's just a little gift from me, don't think it's too little..." Huizi put the things down and said with a smile.
Huizi joked: "You seem to be in a good mood, are you debt-free?"
"Is it so obvious?" Hui Zi laughed twice and nodded: "I haven't paid it off completely, but I have confidence!"
Yesterday she brought Niu Niu to visit her cousin's wife, who opened the door with a serious look on her face. As soon as she took the money out of her pocket, my cousin's smile instantly became sincere.
In fact, she was very grateful to her aunt and her family from the bottom of her heart. Although my aunt lent me money against everyone's opinion, she would not dare to lend me money if my cousin and his wife really made a scene. So she patiently answered whatever her cousin's wife asked. Perhaps because of her friendly attitude, her cousin's wife insisted on letting her stay for one night last night and said a lot of thoughtful words to her aunt.
She felt that she was really lucky. The Qin family had given her warmth and kindness between people. Now she felt the care and concern of her family. This feeling was really warm and satisfying.
Yang Xiujing was very happy for Huizi after listening to this. She said that such a good person like Huizi should not be alone and helpless. With her aunt and her family caring about her, Huizi's parents would feel at ease if they knew about it.
When Yang Xiu was happy, she took Huizi's hand and asked her what she wanted to eat. Her way of expressing love was very simple, which was to cook what you like to eat.
Huizi didn't bother to be polite with her and ordered a clay hot pot. Just roll up your sleeves and go help. The sound of two people laughing came from the kitchen, and the old lady on the recliner couldn't help but curl her lips.
In a short while, a delicious earthen hot pot was served on the table. Because there were only four of them eating, the top layer was covered with lean meat slices and various meatballs. The bright red chili oil rolled with the bubbling soup, exuding the unique and charming aroma of the hot pot.
"Let's eat! Grandma, please use your chopsticks." The boiling aroma lingered at the tip of their noses, and every wisp of it tickled their restless stomachs. Suddenly, they felt very hungry.
After a hearty meal, Yang Xiu wiped the sweat from the tip of his nose and couldn't help but sigh: "It's still more comfortable to eat at home!"
Huizi deeply felt the same way. When visiting relatives in the first month of the lunar year, it seems that we have several meals a day, but they are either ready-made cold dishes or various kinds of meat. People feel greasy in their stomachs and empty in their hearts. It is still more comfortable to have hot soup and pickles at home.
…
They sat for a while, and then Lao Qin's family welcomed a wave of guests, so Huizi took Niuniu and went back first.
The people who came were the old lady's adopted daughter Qi Weijia and his two sons.
As soon as they entered the door, two burly men bowed their heads and said, "Grandma, Happy New Year..." Their voices were as deep as bells.
The old lady wiped her tears with joy and said, "Good children, get up quickly. I have been waiting for you to come!"
Qi Weijia hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe his mother's tears, and said with a smile: "Xiaojun is at home this year, so I said I would bring him here to show you quickly..." Xiaojun is her second son, and he has been working in other places all year round.
"Good, you've grown stronger..." The old lady looked at her grandson whom she hadn't seen for several years. Her eyes were full of relief and tears welled up in her eyes with excitement.
Qi Weijia glanced around inconspicuously. When she entered the door, she only saw her mother and Wenli's wife. She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. When he heard his son asking about his sister-in-law and nephew, Qi Weijia pricked up his ears.
It turned out that she was going to her mother's house. Qi Weijia's body relaxed instantly. It was worth her prayer before leaving.
Without the huge pressure of Hu Yufeng, not only Qi Weijia but also his two sons looked much more relaxed. Yang Xiu brought some melon seeds and fruits and then left tactfully. The old lady usually had no one to talk to, and she was probably looking forward to venting her grievances to Aunt Qi.
There have been too many topics about the Qin family in the past two years. Qi Weijia and the old lady were chatting, and the two strong men were listening with great interest while eating melon seeds, especially when Wen Qing fought with his elder brother-in-law and married another sister-in-law. Oh my god, it was exciting no matter how you listened to it.
Time flies when we talk. The excitement came one after another until the sound of a tricycle was heard outside the door, and Qi Weijia was shocked all over. Oh my god, I forgot the time, my sister-in-law is back!
…
Hu Yufeng's trip today went exceptionally smoothly. The eldest brother didn't act up, the younger sister didn't make trouble, my aunt and younger brother were all healthy and well-behaved, and even Cao Ping, who was a worry-inducing man, was treating patients honestly.
Simply perfect.
But Qin Yu is not perfect at all. Instead of seeing the immortal cultivator with fluttering robes and a celestial appearance that she had imagined, she only saw her uncle with an untidy beard and messy hair living in the small house. She instantly lost her fascination with immortal cultivation.
So when Qi Weijia came out, he saw that his sister-in-law, who usually had a stern or gloomy face, was smiling like a flower, while her niece-granddaughter had a frown on her face.
When Hu Yufeng saw her, she was the first to greet her: "Hey, Weijia is here!"
The two brothers who went out last looked at each other suspiciously, then quickly put on a smile.
The meal was served, and Qin Shengtian, who had been out all day, also returned home. The two brothers who had just sat at the table quickly knelt down and kowtowed to wish him a happy new year.
Qi Weijia was prepared to look embarrassed and wait for his brother to scold him, but in the end, nothing happened. She looked at her sister-in-law in surprise, and Hu Yufeng happened to look over there too.
"Eat quickly, Weijia, the food will get cold soon..."
Qi Weijia: I was very flattered, and it felt like I was having a meal with my relatives.
She ate the meal in a very anxious manner.
After dinner, the three of them were ready to leave, but Hu Yufeng stopped her and said, "Why leave? It's getting dark. Why don't you just stay at home? You can catch a bus back home tomorrow morning!"
Qi Weijia didn't know whether to leave or stay. In the end, her two sons decided to let her stay, so she had no choice but to stay.
At night, Hu Yufeng and Yang Xiu took the children to sleep, Qin Wenli, his two cousins and Qin Shengtian slept in the west room, and Qi Weijia was sent to the old lady's room.
Qi Weijia:? ? ? Didn’t we use the same guard against her and the old lady as we would against thieves?
She was really confused and couldn't help but ask the old lady quietly.
The old lady pondered for a moment and finally came to a conclusion: It might be because he loved money. Once people fall in love with money, they will want to make money like crazy and will not care about anything else!
Qi Weijia couldn't help but applaud his sister-in-law for this hobby. Loving money is good, it is much better than loving people. But she heard that her brother and sister-in-law were fighting over a man!
…
But she soon had no time to inquire about this matter, because her old mother abruptly said that she had found a daughter for her.
Qi Weijia: ...
She has three strong and majestic sons, but she lacks a caring little one. But her eldest daughter-in-law died during childbirth of her second child, leaving her with a granddaughter, who is now eight years old. It is not necessary for her to have a daughter.
But after all, it was out of the mother's good intentions that she still asked about the child's situation.
I couldn't help but sigh when I heard it. Damn it! There are people in this world who are as miserable as her. Is this fate?
I couldn't help feeling a little shaken, but I still had to discuss this matter with my three sons. These days recognizing relatives is almost the same as recognizing blood relatives. If they go as formal relatives, the son may not be willing.
Then two days later, while the whole family was together, the old lady plucked up the courage to say that she wanted to adopt Huizi as her granddaughter!
In fact, this was her original intention. But when she saw Weijia that day, she felt it was a pity that she didn't have a caring daughter, so she had to give her up with reluctance. However, Weijia's eldest son disagreed.
The old lady finished her words in one breath, feeling somewhat uneasy as she waited for her daughter-in-law's verdict.
Hu Yufeng was stunned for a moment, but then she remembered that the old woman had no family and no children of her own, and she could understand her urgent need for relatives.
It’s just, “You acknowledged me as your granddaughter, so what does Huizi call me?”
This process is wrong. How can one recognize a granddaughter directly without going through the son? If anyone is to recognize someone, it should be her, right?
How could the old lady not know this? But doesn't she have Xiaoqin? That girl is no more tolerant than Maimang. You know, she might make a fuss if her mother adopts a daughter.
"How about I call you godmother?" the old lady asked tentatively. Godmother is also a mother, but it sounds like there is a layer of distance between them, and everyone feels comfortable.
Hu Yufeng had no objection, "Okay!"
Seeing that the two of them had decided on it, Yang Xiu hurriedly asked, "Grandma, have you told Huizi about such a big thing?" If Huizi knew about it, there would be no reason for her not to tell him.
Seeing Hu Yufeng also looking over, the old lady said with a stiff upper lip: "Not yet, shouldn't I first ask your mother before discussing it with Huizi?"
Yang Xiu thought so too. Huizi had no in-laws and no parents, so she could make the decision herself, but the old lady couldn't.
"Then Xiu'er, you should ask Huizi for her opinion first..." This requires the consent of both parties, and nothing will be accomplished if the old lady is too impulsive.
After passing the most difficult hurdle of being a daughter-in-law, the old lady urged Yang Xiu to go and ask. She has been plotting against Huizi for a long time, and she can't let anyone else get there first.
Hu Yufeng was speechless: This is a recognition of relatives, not finding a partner, who among the decent people would fight for this!
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