As soon as they stepped outside, Mengmeng and Yuanyuan rushed over eagerly. When they saw the three of them carrying large and small bags, their big eyes were full of confusion.
He tilted his head, as if asking a question.
Looking at the two little ones' adorable appearance, Zhiyin could only cherish them.
I fed them the pastries I bought yesterday and the leftover meat buns.
Seeing the two little ones eating with great relish, I thought for a moment and then mischievously tied up the lighter cotton-padded jacket and put it on their backs.
Seeing the two tigers' resentful eyes, Zhiyin felt no embarrassment at all for enslaving the cub tigers. Instead, she patted their round and chubby bottoms and said without any politeness, "Since you're here, why don't you help us carry our things?"
Having said that, he gestured for the two tigers to start walking forward.
Seeing this, Yao Yulin couldn't help but give Zhiyin a reproachful look, "You child!"
As she spoke, she couldn't help but laugh as she watched the two little tigers' backs.
"Let's go, starting today, we can begin our brand new life!"
As Yao Yulin spoke, she took one last look at the house where she had lived for more than ten years and which held many beautiful memories of her and her husband. She felt a little reluctant to leave, closed her eyes, and let the tears slide down her cheeks. When she opened her eyes again, she smiled with relief.
"Yes, Mother."
Zhiyin and Zhihua took her hand together, carrying grain and silver on their backs, and strode into the distance, their steps echoing through the damp air.
The aunt behind them glanced at their backs, looking worried and regretful.
With three fewer people helping out, she'll probably have to do all the housework from now on, and she probably won't have an easy time from now on!
She felt a mix of emotions, but when she glanced at Zhi Zhaodi, who was watching the show, her slightly worried face instantly brightened.
Fortunately, she still has a daughter to rely on, so the situation isn't too bad.
I never expected that Zhiyin, that beast, would be so clever, so decisive, and so ungrateful.
Her family treats her so well, yet she doesn't appreciate it at all; she deserves to die!
It's such a pity, such a pity that we haven't been able to marry her off yet and haven't received any betrothal gifts.
It's heartbreaking to lose such a large sum of money!
As she thought about it, her gaze on Zhiyin and the others' backs grew increasingly intense. If looks could kill, Zhiyin and her group would have been killed a thousand times over.
Zhiyin felt the burning gazes behind her, but she didn't care. After all, they would be strangers from now on, and she wouldn't cause them any trouble.
But if they insist on causing trouble, she is not someone to be trifled with and will show no mercy.
They had only gone halfway when they encountered Lan Linxi and his honest and kind second brother.
"Aunt Yao, let me help you carry it!"
When Lan Linxi saw the silly little tiger next to Zhiyin, she was taken aback for a moment, but quickly realized what was going on and took the things from Yao Yulin's hands with a shy smile.
"Little Yinyin, let me carry it for you!"
The second brother scratched his head sheepishly and lifted the white flour off Zhiyin's back with one hand.
Zhihua only had a few trinkets in her hands, so she didn't need any.
"Linxi, Dazhuang, what brings you here? It's nothing, it's nothing, we can handle these ourselves."
A look of delight flashed in Yao Yulin's eyes, and she quickly tried to refuse.
However, Lan Linxi was a man after all, and he took it from Yao Yulin when she wasn't paying attention.
He then explained with a smile, "My mother and father went to the county to buy some things. They knew you were moving today, so they asked me to come and help you."
He glanced at their bags and frowned, "But why do you have so little stuff?"
"We don't even have quilts, how are we going to get through this freezing winter?"
"It's okay, I'll go to the county to buy it after I've finished packing."
Before Yao Yulin could answer, Zhiyin took the initiative to explain.
At the same time, she looked at her second brother, who had taken her things and walked forward silently without saying a word, and said, "Thank you, second brother."
"It's alright. When I came here, I noticed that your thatched hut was a bit collapsed. I'll fix it for you later."
Zhiyin exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, Second Brother, you have this skill too? That's amazing!"
The second brother shook his head modestly and embarrassedly, "I only know a few simple things, nothing special."
Soon, the group arrived at the so-called mud-brick and thatched house.
Although it was expected, Zhiyin still couldn't help but twitch her lips when she saw the thatched house.
The thatched house looked extremely dilapidated because it had been uninhabited for a long time and had fallen into disrepair.
The outer layer of the surrounding walls had peeled off, revealing the yellowish-brown surface, making it look truly bleak.
The thatched roof had collapsed due to the accumulated snow.
Looking at the dilapidated house, everyone fell silent for a moment.
Yao Yulin and Zhihua were also a little surprised.
"It's alright, I'll find you some roof tiles to cover it up, so you can make sure you get through the winter."
Seeing everyone looking so dejected, the second brother couldn't help but chuckle. He put the things down and quickly left.
No matter how much Zhiyin and Yao Yulin tried to persuade him to rest first and go later, he refused.
Yao Yulin couldn't help but express her gratitude and admiration, "Dazhuang is as honest as ever!"
Even Zhiyin couldn't help but sigh, "There are still so many good people in the village, they're so warm-hearted."
Upon opening the door, a cloud of dust immediately rushed out, but thankfully, though small, it was fully equipped.
There are two rooms in total, a main room and a stove room. In the stove room, there are old pots and bowls.
Inside the main room was a square table, with four wooden benches on each side of the table.
It's a bit worn out, but it's still usable.
Seeing this, Yao Yulin quickly told everyone to wait outside while she went to the front of the yard to fetch some water, intending to clean the house first.
"Mom, let me help you."
Zhiyin and Zhihua spoke in unison as they both entered.
Even Lan Linxi didn't seem to mind. She casually dusted off the surroundings and followed them inside.
Meanwhile, Coal Ball Round and Mengmeng were guarding the things outside.
Soon, with the family's concerted efforts, they threw away all the unwanted junk and the moldy, smelly things on the bed.
They wiped down all the tables and beds inside and out, and cleaned the floor thoroughly.
All the windows that could be ventilated were opened to let the smell dissipate.
In no time, all four of them were sweating profusely and exhausted, but looking at the brand-new house, they couldn't help but feel a sense of pride, and they were all extremely happy.
"Aunt Yao, since there's nothing else I can help you with, I'll head back now!"
Lan Linxi sat on the bench to rest for a while, then prepared to say goodbye and leave.
"Why don't you have some steamed buns before you go? We don't have much to offer you, but we'll definitely treat you to a meal next time."
Yao Yulin said somewhat shyly.
Lan Linxi waved her hands repeatedly, "It's nothing, it's my honor to be able to help you!"
"I'm not hungry, you can eat the buns yourselves."
Lan Linxi's eyelashes curved, and she walked out with a smile as she spoke.
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