Chapter 11 Little Su Bao, don't worry, your brother can definitely take care of you.
Hearing her son's words, Mrs. Qian nodded, but her gaze fell on the well-behaved little Su Bao.
The little dumpling is so soft and small, and so well-behaved that it doesn't look like a child at all.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, second daughter-in-law, hurry up!" she shouted into the kitchen.
Wang Xiuer immediately called out in a clear voice, "Coming!"
Wang Xiuer came out carrying a basin of steamed buns.
Tang Qi saw his wife and immediately rushed over to help: "These buns are hot, be careful not to burn your hands!"
Tang Cheng also went to the kitchen to help get things out.
The little dumpling kept her eyes down, her tummy rumbling, but she didn't dare to speak.
I can only endure it; I absolutely cannot let my mother and brother dislike me...
Her pitiful little appearance made Qian feel extremely sorry for her.
She came over, picked up Xiao Su Bao, and walked directly to the stone table.
In rural households, almost every family has stone tables and chairs in their yard, mainly because they are convenient and sturdy.
Except for winter and when it's too hot in summer, most people prefer to eat out.
Tang Qi placed the basin on the stone table and hurriedly called out, "Wife, quickly fetch some water for my little sister to wash her hands!"
Little Su Bao just threw a rock at someone, and her little paws are still covered in black dirt.
"Okay!" Wang Xiuer replied crisply and turned around to scoop a ladle of water from the water vat and put it in the wooden basin.
Holding the little baby, Madam Qian said gently in her ear, "This is your second sister-in-law. She's a very easygoing person and not one to hold grudges. She also gets along well with your eldest sister-in-law!"
Xiao Su Bao secretly glanced at Wang Xiu'er. When Wang Xiu'er saw Xiao Su Bao looking at her, she immediately showed her snow-white teeth and smiled.
There was not a trace of disgust in his eyes or brows.
The little dumpling hugged Qian's neck, shyly hiding herself away.
But remembering what her mother had said about children being polite, she secretly glanced at Wang Xiuer and mustered her courage.
"Second sister-in-law~~" Her voice was a little shaky from nervousness...
Wang Xiuer's eyes lit up immediately, and she smiled with her eyes crinkling: "Oh my, Mom, this little girl is just different from the brat. Look at her voice, so soft and cute. Mom, why don't you let me have Xiao Su Bao as my daughter!"
Wang Xiuer looked at Qian Shi with some lingering reluctance.
She had a son, and he almost drove her half to death with anger every day. But now, seeing her little dumpling-like baby, she couldn't wait to snatch him away.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Su Bao immediately hugged Qian Shi's neck tightly; she didn't want to change her mother...
Wang Xiuer's words startled the little dumpling.
While gently coaxing the little baby, Qian turned her head and glared at Wang Xiuer with annoyance.
"Xiuer, how can you be so reckless? I'll say it again, this is your sister-in-law. If you dare to steal my daughter again, don't blame me for being rude to you!" Madam Qian glared at Wang Xiuer, helpless against this daughter-in-law.
Because this thing isn't afraid of itself!
He's such a fool!
It's a good thing that the second brother, who is so shrewd, ran into this simpleton.
Wang Xiuer pouted, but dared not say anything more. She was a little simple-minded, but not really stupid.
Ms. Qian carefully washed the little dumpling's two little hands, even cleaning the black stuff between his fingers.
Little Su Bao is really thin; there's hardly any flesh on her little hands.
Madam Qian felt heartbroken. Those heartless maternal relatives, if they had any humanity left, would not treat a young girl like this.
The little dumpling didn't understand Qian's heartache. Seeing Qian's frown, it gently touched her forehead with its little hand, as if trying to smooth out the wrinkles.
Little Su Bao's whimpering voice came through: "Mommy, don't frown, I... I won't eat, I'm not hungry..."
When she was at the Lan family's house, the mute old woman would always frown during meals. The more she ate, the more her mute old woman would frown.
She thought that Ms. Qian was also afraid that she ate too much...
Ms. Qian felt a lump in her throat and her heart ached terribly.
Even the usually cheerful Tang Qi frowned at this moment.
"Don't worry, little Su Bao, your brother can definitely take care of you. Eat as much as you want and get chubby!" Tang Cheng smiled, his righteous black face showing sincerity.
He and his son were saved by the little dumpling. Just now, the little dumpling even begged them for mercy and gave them money...
How can you not feel sorry for a sister like that?
How could he not want to protect that person?
Tang Qi immediately added, "I'll go hunting in the mountains later, and I'll make sure my little Su Bao has a good meal!"
Sun Cuihua sighed inwardly at her family's kindness, but couldn't help but feel worried.
Mom made a lot of steamed buns today, and we ate all the meat...
This is the most crucial time of spring, when food is scarce and limited. Once the grain runs out, the family will have to rely on wild vegetables to survive...
I don't know how I'm going to get through this!
At worst, she could ask her father to lend her some grain.
Sun Cuihua's family had no idea what she was thinking. Right now, everyone had washed up and was sitting on the stone bench.
Madam Qian took a steamed bun and looked at everyone, saying, "Eat up, everyone!"
Tang Dabao, Tang Erbao, and Tang Sanbao all looked at their parents.
Even though they were very hungry, no one offered to help.
Little Su Bao obediently took the steamed bun that Qian Shi handed her, but didn't take a bite, instead cautiously watching everyone.
Madam Qian couldn't help but say, "Little Su Bao, eat up!"
When Qian made the steamed buns, she counted them out: her son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and little Su Bao would each eat two.
She gave the two to Xiao Su Bao, and she'll just make a pancake and have some wild vegetables with it.
Little Su Bao pursed her lips, but still didn't eat.
She stared at the large, white steamed bun with meat in her hand, swallowing hard, her stomach rumbling loudly as she ate.
"Alright, everyone eat!" Tang Cheng said with a smile as he looked at the children, then picked up a steamed bun and handed it to his wife who was standing next to him.
"I'm not hungry, you guys eat first, I'll go find the receipt!" Tang Cheng was certainly not hungry; he was so thin he was practically skin and bones, and his large hands were all bony.
It's fair to say that none of the people in their family are overweight.
Tang Qi did the same. He casually handed the buns to Wang Xiuer and said with a smile, "You and the child eat. I'm going hunting for us. When I bring back a wild roe deer, I'll treat you to a feast!"
After saying that, he got up and left!
Wang Xiuer's eyes widened immediately, and she said bluntly, "It's better not to. What if you don't catch a roe deer and get caught by one?"
"If you don't eat, you'll starve to death, and I'll become a widow. That's unacceptable! You must eat now, I need to tighten my tummy so I can have cornbread with my mother later!"
Wang Xiuer spoke without a care in the world; that's always been her personality.
None of the three members of the Tang family were willing to take a bite at this moment.
Everyone hadn't eaten meat buns all winter, and they were all reluctant to part with them.
"What are you doing eating a steamed bun! Hurry up and finish eating before you get back to work!" Qian shouted.
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