Zhang Sumei was very unhappy to see this, but the men had all gone to the kitchen, what could she do? In her opinion, this child shouldn't have lived!
But since it was a boy, she wasn't heartless enough to drown him, so she simply let him grow up wildly.
But the thought of having to share some of the little milk left at home with him made Zhang Sumei very unhappy. That was her lucky son's food, why should it be shared with this jinx?
"Mom, Mom, I'm hungry. Is there anything to eat at home?" Liu Weisong had just finished cooking rice porridge when Liu Shiping came home and immediately said she was hungry.
Then he smelled the delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen, and his eyes lit up. He rushed into the kitchen like a cannonball.
Upon seeing the person in the kitchen, he froze, and the words he was about to say became hesitant to come out; he was a little afraid of his second sister.
Yes, he suspected that his hand pain for more than ten days was caused by his second sister, but he had no evidence because there was not a trace on his hand.
After a long pause, he managed a smile and asked the two of them, "Dad, is Second Sister cooking? What are we having for dinner tonight?"
Liu Weisong was puzzled as to why the child wasn't behaving as usual, but seeing how sensible he was, he felt a little relieved.
Just as she was about to speak, she heard Liu Shile say calmly, "Make some rice porridge for Shi'an. I've noticed he's lost a lot of weight recently. You haven't been taking his food away from him, have you?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Shiping reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, instantly taking two steps back while saying, "No, I didn't!"
His voice wasn't quiet. Liu Shile narrowed her eyes and stared at him with an inscrutable expression, which made Liu Shiping feel a chill run down his spine. He immediately turned and ran, saying as he ran, "I, I'll go help Mom with her chores."
As soon as he left, Liu Weisong glanced at Liu Shile cautiously, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she was not acting strangely.
Liu Shile took in everything and had her own thoughts. It seemed that her mother had caused trouble again. Otherwise, how could Liu Shiping have dared to run into the kitchen to steal food?
Looking again at her little brother, who looked like a chick, Liu Shile shook her head inwardly. A child who was disliked by his mother from birth was bound to suffer a lot.
I hope he can be strong and live on tenaciously. There's not much she can do for him; she can only keep an eye on things during holidays.
"Lele, give me your little brother, I'll feed him." Liu Weisong said, blowing on the rice cereal, a little worried that the child might notice something.
Liu Shile handed the child over without hesitation. As soon as the little guy started eating, he stopped whimpering. Although he was small and had a small mouth, he ate very quickly.
She looked extremely hungry; Liu Shile's eyes flickered.
She was right after all; the child wasn't unable to eat; there was clearly nothing to eat!
The poor child, thank goodness for his father and older sister, otherwise he probably would have starved to death.
The little baby finished a bowl of rice porridge in no time; it would be strange if he was extremely hungry.
"By the way, someone came to ask about your sister a few days ago." Liu Shile was clearing the dishes when she suddenly heard her father say this. She looked at her father in surprise, not understanding what he meant.
Upon seeing this, Liu Weisong couldn't help but laugh and explained, "I figured you probably want to find a spouse for your sister."
Upon hearing this, Liu Shile immediately understood, her eyes filled with laughter. "That's great! My older sister is getting on in years; she's long past the age for marriage proposals."
If she had to take care of her family, how could she not be married at this age?
"Yes, it's all because we parents are useless, dragging her along." Liu Weisong was slightly lost in thought upon hearing this. If so many unexpected things hadn't happened in the family, his eldest son's marriage wouldn't have been so difficult.
Unfortunately, life is unpredictable. If he had known that so many things would happen to his family, he should have married off his eldest daughter much earlier.
"Oh, what kind of family is that?" Liu Shile asked curiously. Judging from her father's expression, the man seemed to be quite nice.
Unexpectedly, her father shook his head and said, "I don't know about that. It's just that people came to inquire about your sister, and I was thinking that they might want to arrange a marriage, but we can't say for sure what exactly is going on right now."
Liu Shile was somewhat disappointed. It turned out that her father was just wishful thinking on his part.
But it's alright. Her eldest sister is gentle, kind, and not weak. Even if she can't find a suitable one right now, she'll find one in the future.
So she comforted him, "Dad, don't worry too much. Our family's life will get better and better in the future. My eldest sister is hardworking, capable, and beautiful. Who would be blind enough not to like her?"
Her words successfully amused Liu Weisong. Every adult likes to hear praise for their own child, and Liu Weisong was no exception.
The thought that his eldest son's marriage would be hindered because of him still made him feel uneasy. There were some things he wouldn't normally say, but he couldn't help but say a few more words now.
He has been really suffering lately. If his leg hadn't been injured like this, even if his wife had a difficult or premature birth, even if his eldest son had passed away, he could still support the family.
Now that he's a cripple, people will be less willing to arrange marriages for Xi'er. Otherwise, her sister-in-law wouldn't have been able to introduce Xi'er to that young man from the village some time ago.
It's all because he's ruined!
But all these things weighed heavily on his mind, making it hard for him to breathe. If it weren't for the children he had to take care of, and so many other things on his mind, he would have wanted to die and end it all.
"Dad, what's wrong?" Liu Shile naturally noticed that her father's expression was not good and asked with some concern.
Liu Weisong looked up and saw the concern in her eyes. His eyes welled up with tears, and he quickly lowered his head so that she wouldn't see his reddened eyes.
Then he said, "Dad is fine. I was just thinking that I'm a burden to your eldest sister now, and I might be a burden to you all in the future. I feel very ashamed."
Well, comforting someone who is anxious is not Liu Shile's forte. She searched her mind for a long time, but she still didn't know how to comfort them.
Finally, she simply asked directly, "Does Dad feel that because he injured his leg, he can't earn money to support the family, so he feels like we're a burden?"
Looking at his daughter asking him with a serious expression, Liu Weisong was speechless. This child was too straightforward. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was being aggressive.
With such a straightforward temper, he was a little worried about how his child would get along with people after starting work or having a husband. He was afraid that this temper might offend people without him even realizing it!
Despite his worries, he nodded. That was exactly what he was thinking, so there was nothing wrong with admitting it.
Liu Shile laughed, "Dad, have you forgotten? Actually, there are quite a few things you can do. Although private individuals are no longer allowed to do business, haven't we set up purchasing stations?"
Dad could easily make some handicrafts to sell at the recycling station, like making straw hats or sandals from braided dough, or even some little trinkets that kids like.
People like Liu's father are prone to feeling worthless, because once they start thinking that way, it not only hinders their recovery but may also lead to mental illness.
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