Even though Gu Xiuwen and Gu Xiuwu are mature beyond their years, they are still just children.
Their abilities were limited, and they could support themselves by working as long-term laborers in other people's homes, but it was too difficult to support the pregnant Shen Ningsi and the very young Gu Yuner.
When the whole family was in the most difficult time, they had to divide even a bowl of rice soup into several portions, because that was the only way they could survive.
It was also during that time that a bowl of hot porridge and some fresh vegetables were delivered to the door from time to time.
"Although Third Uncle never showed up at that time, after thinking about it, I realized that the figure behind him could only be you."
Shen Ningsi said as she lifted her skirt and bowed gracefully, "At the beginning, my family couldn't give anything to thank Third Uncle, and I myself was shy and didn't dare to thank you in person. Now I can finally stand in front of you and say thank you."
Shen Ningsi couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
In the past, Shen Ningsi's actions were really disappointing, and the third uncle of the Gu family had a very good reputation in the clan.
He knew clearly that he had saved Shen Ningsi, and if others knew about it, he would not be able to raise his head in front of the Gu family, but he still did these things secretly. He can be said to be very kind-hearted.
But Shen Ningsi refused to even say thank you in person in front of Uncle Gu. How disheartening!
"Uncle San, I know why you came this time."
She sighed softly, "Even though Gu Hong borrowed a lot of food, the villagers are still tightening their belts to make ends meet. You can't bear to see the Gu family suffer, so you brought them to me for help?"
Shen Ningsi had no intention of pursuing the matter. When she saw Third Uncle Gu's expression change slightly, she immediately said, "Third Uncle, I absolutely don't mean to blame you. I know you have good intentions, but you also know how they treated me in the past. I won't retaliate against them, but I won't help them without asking for anything in return."
Shen Ningsi gave Gu Xiuwen a look, and the boy immediately turned around and ran quickly into the house.
When he came out again, he was holding a huge cloth bag in his hands.
Shen Ningsi signaled Gu Xiuwen to hand over the entire bag to Uncle Gu.
"But Third Uncle, you are different."
She said softly, "These are the potatoes I planted some time ago. Although they are a little small, they are still quite sweet."
Shen Ningsi had a faint smile on his face, which was completely different from his cold attitude in front of everyone just now.
Others treated Shen Ningsi with great courtesy, so Shen Ningsi naturally would not treat them unfairly.
"Uncle San, these potatoes aren't great, but the Gu family is so big and they came to see Gu Hong and me so openly. If you take these precious things home, there's no guarantee someone will have bad intentions."
These are just potatoes, and Shen Ningsi has already promised to teach everyone how to grow potatoes.
In this way, even if the things Uncle Gu took made people jealous, they would not want to kill him.
"If anyone asks what you're carrying, just unfold it and show it to them. If anyone wants to approach Uncle San to do something, Uncle San can just come find us."
Gu Xiuwen and Gu Xiuwu both nodded silently. They had never been close to the Gu family in the past, so in their eyes, Third Master Gu was just an ordinary old man.
But now, since they knew that it was Master Gu San who sent them food during those most difficult days, the two boys naturally softened their attitude.
Shen Ningsi saw Uncle Gu's face flushed red, guessing that he might refuse, and hurriedly began to persuade him.
"Uncle San, these things are not important to us, so please keep them."
Shen Ningsi said earnestly, "If it weren't for your help back then, none of us would have survived. How could we have the life we have now?"
A drop of water is repaid with a spring of gratitude. Shen Ningsi really wants to help the other party.
But even so, the man with gray hair still put the cloth bag at the door.
"Chen girl, I know you are a kind-hearted girl. When I first saw you, I knew you were kind-hearted, and I also knew that Gu Hong did not choose the wrong person. Now you have proved that I was indeed not wrong."
As he spoke, his eyes began to redden. These days, the landlords have no surplus food at home. Even if the Shen family has something to eat, they have to consider the children. Shen Ningsi took so many things because she really wanted to do him good.
"But I absolutely cannot accept so many things. These things may not be a big deal to you, but once they are taken out, they can feed several families."
He looked at Shen Ningsi with heartache in his eyes.
"You have earned everyone's respect with your own abilities, but many people are still jealous of you. Seeing how I have gained so many things just by visiting the Gu family, I'm afraid they will start making trouble again."
Shen Ningsi looked at the light in the old man's eyes and lowered his eyes silently.
She gently pulled Gu Xiuwen over and leaned over to whisper in his ear, "Be careful too. Go and deliver this bag of things to Third Uncle's house. And while you're at it, take a look at what troubles have happened there recently."
After Shen Ningsi finished speaking, she straightened up, with the smile on her face unchanged. It was impossible to tell what she had instructed Gu Xiuwen.
"Uncle San, since you have clearly forbidden it, I won't force you. But since it's a rare opportunity for you to come to our place, you must try our home-cooked food."
Shen Ningsi said as he turned sideways to make way.
Having just rejected the food sent by Shen Ningsi, Uncle Gu also thought it would be bad to continue to disrespect Shen Ningsi.
Unable to resist Shen Ningsi's face with a faint smile, Uncle Gu finally chose to go in.
Shen Ningsi winked at Gu Hong.
"General Gu, the Gu family army just took a lot of game caught on Tuer Mountain a few days ago, right?"
Gu Hong narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Shen Ningsi handle these things with ease. He had been enjoying himself beside her, but he didn't expect Shen Ningsi to suddenly call out his name.
After rolling his eyes, Gu Hong nodded silently.
"Yes, I'm going to the kitchen to see if the game has been processed. Do you want to come with me?"
There is no game here.
Shen Ningsi is injured now, so there is no way that wild game or other irritating foods will appear on the table.
Gu Hong was originally a meat lover, but he was forced to become a rabbit that only eats vegetables. However, he never took the initiative to say that he was upset.
He feels uncomfortable when he thinks about this incident now.
Originally, he thought that Shen Ningsi had deep feelings for him, so it was normal for him to be a little more understanding.
I didn’t expect that what Shen Ningsi said was just a temporary measure!
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