These days, Yuan's mother and grandmother, along with several other family members who had come down the mountain, gathered at the entrance to the mountain to talk and wait for others.
After all, it was their first time coming down the mountain, and they didn't know what the situation was like down there.
I'm also very worried about the safety of my family.
So I come here to wait when I have nothing to do.
Today, as they were talking, they saw Yun Xiaoxiao and the others returning, chatting and laughing.
Everyone immediately gathered around.
Looking at the smiles on their faces, you can tell that the trip went very smoothly.
Those who returned casually recounted what had happened and then went home.
As soon as we got home, Gou Dan pounced on us.
Before Yun Xiaoxiao could hug him, Yuan Shitou hugged him.
Gou Dan struggled to get Yun Xiaoxiao to hug him, but was gently patted by Yuan's mother.
"Stop bothering your aunt and let her rest."
Dog Egg finally calmed down.
Only then did Yuan's mother have time to ask about what was happening down the mountain.
Mr. Yuan also looked like he was listening attentively.
Yun Xiaoxiao found it somewhat amusing; hadn't she already explained it?
However, I still recounted the story again.
After he finished speaking, he gave all the money to Yuan's mother.
When Yuan's mother saw so much money, she was also shocked.
With red eyes, she was both crying and laughing, which completely bewildered Yun Xiaoxiao.
Now that they have money, why are they crying?
It took Yuan's mother a while to compose herself before handing the money back to Yun Xiaoxiao, saying:
"Little one, you are a lucky charm for the family."
Since you came, our family's life has been getting better and better.
From now on, you'll be in charge of this household.
"Mother will listen to whatever you say."
Father Yuan nodded, "Yes, from now on I will listen to you."
Dog Egg said in a childish voice, "Dog Egg will listen to Auntie, and then we'll have meat to eat."
These words made everyone laugh.
Today is a good day; the families who sold their mountain products are all very happy.
He was counting his money at home, and laughter was streaming down his face.
After Amu returned, he told the village chief everything that had happened down the mountain.
The village chief nodded and said, "I've always thought that Xiaoxiao has a knack for doing things."
I'm afraid she's not truly committed to living with Shi Tou.
"If that's the case, then she probably won't leave."
Amu nodded: "I also think Xiaoxiao won't leave."
If someone really wants to leave, nothing can stop them.
"What can't be stopped? Just lock them up like everyone else you buy."
Once they have children, they'll stay here obediently anyway.
I think the Yuan family is just bored and has nothing better to do than let her run around everywhere.
He actually went down the mountain; wasn't that giving her an opportunity?
The one speaking was the village chief's wife.
She came in and called the father and son to eat, and then she heard them talking about Yun Xiaoxiao.
So I said a few more words.
The village chief's face immediately fell: "What nonsense are you talking about? Let's not talk about whether she's leaving or not."
"The Yuan family bought it; how they want to treat it is their business. It's none of your concern."
The village chief's wife gave him a look that said, "You have no idea what people outside are saying about them."
"That's enough. It's none of your business what people outside say."
Don't spend all your time gossiping with those who talk nonsense.
If you dare bring trouble home, don't blame me for being ruthless.
The village chief's wife was so angry at his words that she almost started cursing.
Finally, he said with a disdainful look, "What's the use of being so good?"
With that small frame, she'd probably have trouble even having children.
The village chief slammed his hand on the table: "Can't you be a little more polite? They didn't do anything to you, is it necessary to be so sarcastic and mean?"
The village chief's wife was also furious: "If you value her so much, why don't you let her be your daughter and give her the position of village chief?"
The village chief looked thoughtful: "If she's willing, what's wrong with that?"
The village chief's wife was stunned: "You, you're serious?"
The village chief rolled his eyes at her: "Alright, aren't we eating already?"
What are we waiting for?
After saying that, he walked out.
The village chief's wife was completely devastated.
Is this old man really going to do this?
He quickly grabbed his son's hand and asked, "Amu, your father isn't really going to do this, is he?"
Amu was speechless at his mother's words: "Mother, Father was just trying to scare you."
Even if Father is willing, Little One isn't.
The girl is most afraid of trouble.
But Mother, you shouldn't listen to what people outside are saying.
Xiaoxiao is such a good girl.
She was also wholeheartedly determined to marry Shi Tou.
The village chief's wife nodded: "Don't worry, I haven't told anyone about Yun Xiaoxiao."
I was just trying to upset your father.
Amu shook his head; he didn't know what to say about his mother.
Yun Xiaoxiao, who was being talked about by them, was discussing with Yuan's mother how to have a bountiful year.
Upon returning home, Yun Xiaoxiao gave money to Yuan's mother to pay off the outstanding debts.
Therefore, Yun Xiaoxiao, who was free of debt, was in the mood to discuss food with Yuan's mother.
Although I didn't buy anything this time I went down the mountain.
But there are still a lot of things at home.
Besides, this is Yun Xiaoxiao's first time spending the New Year here, and she is quite looking forward to it.
Taking advantage of the good weather, Yun Xiaoxiao asked Yuan Shitou to wash all the mosquito nets and bedding in the house.
Lying on the clean bed, there was a scent of sunshine.
I feel incredibly relaxed.
Yun Xiaoxiao spent the last ten days of the twelfth lunar month washing and cleaning.
Many families in the village are like this.
After everything was done, we started talking about the New Year.
Yun Xiaoxiao had originally been full of hope for the New Year, but the result greatly disappointed her.
Not only was it not lively at all, but it was also raining.
The whole family stayed at home and didn't go out.
No relatives came to visit, so they spent New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in a quiet and desolate manner.
It's simply speechless.
It was still drizzling on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Yun Xiaoxiao and Gou Dan sat on the eaves, staring blankly at the sparrows hopping around outside.
I don't know how many days this rain will last, it's so boring.
Suddenly, Yun Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up.
He ran to Yuan's mother and asked for a long, thin hemp rope.
I scattered a handful of rice where the sparrow had just landed.
Then they found a winnowing basket and covered it with it, propping it up with a small wooden stick.
He pulled Gou Dan and hid behind the door.
The two of them stared intently at the winnowing basket.
I was particularly excited to see the sparrows hopping around the winnowing basket.
Yuan's mother sat not far from them, sewing shoe soles.
Yuan's father and Yuan Shitou went out in the rain to chat with people.
As the sparrows went under the winnowing basket to eat the rice, Yun Xiaoxiao pulled the hemp rope.
Before the greedy sparrow could even react, it was trapped inside.
It jumped around inside in a panic, trying to fly away.
Yun Xiaoxiao pulled Gou Dan to the winnowing basket, but didn't try to catch the sparrows inside.
Instead, he squatted there watching the sparrows.
When Yuan's mother saw Xiaoxiao grabbing rice to use as bait, she felt a little sorry for him.
After all, there wasn't much rice left after paying the grain tax.
They only eat two meals a day during holidays and festivals.
The rest of the time they ate wheat, corn, sweet potatoes, and the like.
Seeing that she hadn't caught many, he didn't say anything.
As long as they're happy.
When Yuan Shitou returned, he saw Xiaoxiao and Gou Dan squatting there fiddling with something.
Every now and then, she would let out a gasp.
Curious, I stepped forward and asked, "What are you doing?"
The two, who were already tense, were startled by the sudden sound.
The sparrow I had finally managed to hold in my hand flew away.
Upon seeing this scene, Yuan Shitou's heart skipped a beat.
I thought to myself, "Oh no, I'm in for a world of trouble."
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