After dinner, Xu Qinghe walked into the main room, holding Yin Yunjie's letter in her hand, gently turning the music box that came with the letter, with complex emotions surging in her heart.
The letter mentioned that Comrade Wan from the art troupe gave the wedding gift - this exquisite music box. Although it was not explicitly stated, Xu Qinghe knew very well that the gift must have been given by Yuan Mei.
Yin Yunjie obviously didn't realize Yuan Mei's feelings, otherwise he wouldn't have told her so frankly.
He refused to accept Yuan Mei's gift and instead bought and sent it back himself. This attitude of sticking to principles and setting clear boundaries made Xu Qinghe appreciate this "forced" husband even more.
Thinking that Yuan Mei would probably be very upset if she knew about this, Xu Qinghe couldn't help but feel a little secretly happy.
However, when Xu Qinghe learned that Yin Yunjie had embarked on a mission again, he couldn't help feeling a little worried.
In the original novel, Yin Yunjie is not the protagonist, there is very little description about him, the missions are frequent and dangerous, and she cannot predict his safety.
But when he thought that he could finally reach the end of the story safely, Xu Qinghe felt a little relieved.
Yin Yunjie is experienced, and although carrying out missions is a common occurrence for him, Xu Qinghe cannot help but worry.
She knew that worrying would be of no use, so she could only wait patiently, hoping that he would return safely and bring good news.
Back in the room, Xu Qinghe carefully put the letter away and opened the music box. A melodious melody slowly flowed. She closed her eyes with a faint smile on her lips. Her soul was soothed by this peaceful melody.
"Third sister-in-law, are you home?"
Outside the door, the voice of second sister-in-law Zhou Yuan interrupted the tranquility. Xu Qinghe hurriedly stopped the music and walked quickly out to greet her.
"Here I am, sister-in-law, come in and sit down!"
Xu Qinghe greeted warmly.
Zhu Yunxiu wanted to get up and prepare tea, but was stopped by Zhou Yuan.
"Aunt, don't be busy. I just want to deliver something to my third brother's wife. I have to go back soon."
Zhou Yuan smiled and handed over a cloth bag. "Third sister-in-law, the radio you asked my second brother to repair has been repaired. Take it back and try it out."
Before she finished speaking, she put down a basket of potatoes given by her brother and said with a smile, "I know you like it, so I brought some for you."
Xu Qinghe looked down at the bamboo basket and saw that each potato was plump and round, with smooth and translucent skin. None of them had sprouted. They were so big that just one could be cooked into a delicious dish.
"Thank you so much, sister-in-law. I was just thinking about this!"
Xu Qinghe expressed his gratitude sincerely.
Zhou Yuan waved his hand gently, his smile as bright and cheerful as the warm spring sun, his voice carrying a hint of generosity: "Hey, we're all family, it's awkward to be sociable. It's only natural to help each other. Besides, you and Brother Yin have done a lot for our little family. Oh, by the way, you can enjoy that radio quietly. Your second brother even gave the elders a little lip service to it so it could be brought home safely, saying it was broken and couldn't be repaired. Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought it back so easily."
Xu Qinghe nodded repeatedly, her eyes gleaming with gratitude. "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I know what's going on and won't let anyone else notice! Sister-in-law, please wait a moment. I'll go find some delicious snacks for my nieces!"
"Oh, there's really no need to bother. We have plenty of food at home, so don't bother. It's getting late, I have to go back and prepare dinner!"
As Zhou Yuan spoke, he turned around and was about to leave, completely forgetting that he was still holding a basket full of potatoes.
Seeing this, Xu Qinghe couldn't help but smile, and secretly sighed that the people from the second branch of the Yin family were so honest and adorable.
Since Zhou Yuan stopped being overly obsessed with having a son and instead poured more love into her two daughters, the couple has been working harder and harder to ensure their children have enough food and clothing. The atmosphere in the whole family has become increasingly harmonious. Such changes have made people feel the warmth of happiness.
"Your second sister-in-law is such a down-to-earth and kind person!"
While Zhu Yunxiu was praising them, her eyes fell gently on the round potatoes, full of satisfaction and joy.
"Grandma is right, Grandma, please stop staring at the potatoes. I'll take them to the kitchen later. Come and take a look at this amazing radio!"
As Xu Qinghe spoke, he carefully picked up the radio and walked briskly towards the main room.
When the old lady heard this, her curiosity was aroused and she quickly stood up and followed Xu Qinghe.
As a soul from modern society, Xu Qinghe is naturally familiar with these technological products. With just a few adjustments, the radio can produce pleasant music.
Zhu Yunxiu was mesmerized by the music and sat on the chair in the main room, as if she was captivated by the magic of the music and was reluctant to leave for a long time.
After a few melodious tunes, the program turned into a segment of telling ancient stories, and the old lady was fascinated by the stories.
Xu Qinghe carefully turned down the volume, ensuring that his grandmother could hear clearly while preventing the sound from leaking out and disturbing the neighbors. Then he quietly left the room and went to the yard to process the fresh potatoes.
Although the second son of the Yin family possessed unique skills, it was difficult for him to fully display his talents due to the limitations of that era.
However, the future is always full of hope. Perhaps one day, he will be able to open his own repair shop, easily support his family, and make life more prosperous.
A few days later, Qin Huixin and his wife came to visit with their second son Sun Hongbing.
They were pushing a small cart piled high with soybeans, dried chilies and other agricultural products. The cargo piled up like a small mountain, showing that they had reaped a lot of rewards on this trip.
This was the first time that Sun Fu and his son Sun Hongbing stepped into Fengtai Village, and also the first time they came to Xu Qinghe's new home.
Looking at the tall and solid courtyard wall, both the father and the son hesitated, fearing that their dusty appearance would tarnish the neatness and decency.
The grandeur of this courtyard wall is obviously not something that an ordinary farmer can have.
Although they knew in advance that Xu Qinghe had married well, they still felt a little uneasy when they saw such a new and luxurious house with their own eyes.
Qin Huixin had come here once before because she was worried about Sun Hongqi, but she did not take a close look at the new house.
Now traveling with her husband and son, she felt a little dazed, not understanding where she had the courage to cross this threshold last time.
But these thoughts only flashed through his mind. After all, everyone knew that Xu Qinghe had an easygoing personality, and he had important matters to discuss today, so he shouldn't delay any longer.
So Qin Huixin walked up quietly and knocked on the door gently.
There was a sound of barking dogs from inside the door, followed by Xu Qinghe's crisp voice: "Who is it? The door is not locked, just come in."
At this time, Xu Qinghe was sitting in the house reading attentively. When he heard the knock on the door, he hurriedly stuffed the book in his hand into the drawer and got up to check the situation.
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