She said nothing more, took a few more glances at the Zhang family, which had been completely disfigured, and left dejectedly.
She didn't know it before and didn't notice that people were talking about her family behind their backs. Now that she knows, those pointing fingers and whispering behind her back are particularly harsh to her.
Villager A said, "Are you saying it's a problem with their family's feng shui? They all keep getting married."
Villager B said, "It's not a feng shui thing! She just can't stand the loneliness and wants a man to do it!"
Villager C said, "Even if she's still missing a man, there's no need to rush! She hasn't even had time to reincarnate yet, and she's already lying under another man over there. What's the difference between her and the animals on the roadside? I think she's even worse than an animal. This dog has been kept for a long time and still loves its home! Don't you agree?"
Villager A replied, "Wow, you're absolutely right. This is hereditary, a fickle nature passed down from generation to generation. From now on, I'll make sure my grandson never associates with her children. They might ruin his virginity."
Villager B hurriedly replied: "Yes, yes, yes, even if my son remains a bachelor for the rest of his life, he will never marry a daughter from such a family."
Shumei listened to these harsh words and stood behind them, unable to move. She felt extremely uncomfortable.
She didn't care how much suffering she endured, how much criticism she received, because she didn't want the children to be implicated in the adults' misdeeds. But things didn't go as she wished, and Xiao Shuangning and Xiao Youchen were implicated for no reason.
Villager C noticed Shumei standing behind him and quickly tugged at his fellow rider's shirt, muttering, "Stop talking! She's behind us!"
The two men's voices stopped abruptly and the subject changed instantly.
Villager A said, "Oh! Look, the weather is so nice today, the sky is clear!"
Villager B responded: "Isn't it? Such nice weather is perfect for washing clothes. Oh, I'm going to wash clothes, do you want to come?"
The two men replied in unison: "Go, go, go, let's go together!"
The three of them ignored Shumei's presence and left while chatting and laughing.
To say they ignored her was probably because they felt embarrassed when they heard what Shumei said and they didn't dare to face her.
Shumei stood there in a daze for a long time before she came to her senses. She walked back home sadly with heavy steps.
Xiao Shuangning and Xiao Youchen were doing their homework in the yard. When they saw her come back, they smiled and called her "Mom".
The child's innocent smile was a world of difference compared to the faces of those people just now.
However, the more well-behaved and sensible the children were, the more she blamed herself and the more uncomfortable she felt. She blamed herself for not being able to provide the children with a clean environment, allowing them to grow up without worries and avoid being poisoned by the gossips of adults.
"Have you finished your homework?"
"I'm almost done, Mom. My sister said she wants to eat shrimp. After we finish our homework, can I go and catch some shrimp for her?"
Shumei thought about it for a moment and readily agreed.
The river in the village was not too deep, and she knew that Xiao Youchen had inherited Bo Yi and was very good at swimming in deep water, so she was quite relieved about them going to the river.
When the two children heard Shumei's agreement, they jumped for joy, especially the greedy little Shuangning, who was already drooling at the thought of the delicious shrimps.
The two of them quickly finished their homework. Learning from the last time when Xiao Shuangning had her hand pinched, Xiao Youchen chose a bamboo basket this time, tied it around his waist, and put the shrimps and crabs into the basket himself. Xiao Shuangning didn't need to participate. She was just responsible for watching from the shore and cheering them on.
Shumei was cutting grass for the pigs. The two children informed her and went out happily holding hands.
There is a river in this village, and the men generally know how to swim. Of course, their children and grandchildren will also learn how to swim from a young age.
It was hot at this time of year and the riverside was very lively. Children were playing and having fun by the river, some were catching fish, some were catching shrimps, and some were even chasing the ducks in the river, making them run around everywhere. It was a lively scene.
Xiao Shuangning and Xiao Youchen soon came to the river and joined them.
However, Xiao Youchen chose a section of the river where there were no people. He thought that the shrimps in the crowded place would either be caught by them or scared away by them.
He glanced around, pointed to a place not far away and said, "Ningning, let's go over there!"
"Brother, it's so lively here, why do you want to go over there?"
"It's because it's so lively here that we're not here. They must have caught all the shrimps. Let's go over there. I promise to fill your bamboo basket." Xiao Youchen explained to Xiao Shuangning.
Xiao Shuangning pouted, looking thoughtful. Finally, she smiled and nodded, then followed Xiao Youchen towards the deserted river section.
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