Until the end of November, Su Xia would send Niuniu to Chen's house after breakfast every day, and have meals at Chen's mother's house, for which she even brought 10 kilograms of cornmeal.
Su Xia carried a backpack and a machete and went to the back mountain to chop firewood for half a month.
Finally, the woodshed was filled with firewood, and there was even a pile next to it, and there was also a lot of firewood in the space.
After entering October, Su Xia finally had to go up the mountain. She rested at home for a day and spent some time with Niuniu.
Ten months later, there was still no snow. Su Xia saw that all the villagers had sad faces.
I can't bear it either. It's the power of nature, and even future generations can't resist it.
That day, Su Xia also followed Niu Niu to Chen's house to discuss something with Chen's father.
Su Xia saw it snowing and thought about digging a well so that she could have water in the future. Besides, she was afraid that it would rain in the spring and there would be a drought.
"What? You want to dig a well!"
After hearing this, Father Chen couldn't help but frown.
The water that the old family drinks is fetched by the eldest and third sons every two days.
In fact, it is not far, but it is convenient. Every time I go there, I take a detour. Also, when the younger brother-in-law goes to the eldest sister-in-law's house, it is good for his reputation in the long run.
"Have you really decided?"
"Well, it's more convenient to go around the old house to get water.
Also, Dad: I’m afraid there will be a drought next year, so it’s easier to dig a well now before it snows. ”
After hearing this, Chen's father had no reason to object. The old house was far away from his home, so it should be difficult to dig a well. If he dug deeper, if there was a drought, he would have to rely on the old house's well for water.
"Usually digging a well costs 8 yuan per meter, which includes one meal, and it only takes a dozen meters to dig water."
"Your yard is the same as ours, it doesn't need to be that deep, but the person who dug the well probably took half of the food, and now everyone who works outside needs half of the food."
After listening to what Chen's father said, Su Xia was a little discouraged. She didn't expect the cost of digging a well to be so high. She thought that she would have to live here for another ten years, so it would be convenient to have a well.
"Let's go ahead and fight. I can bring 50 kilograms of cornmeal. Dad can just find it."
Su Xia comforted herself.
"That's it"
When Mr. Chen thought about the snacks bought by his eldest daughter-in-law and the money and notes sent by Jianguo, he felt relieved.
After Su Xia returned, she carried a backpack and went to her mother's home in the next brigade.
I haven't had the chance to go since the family dinner, but now that I'm going, after digging the well, Su Xia will go.
Half an hour later, Su Xia arrived at the Su family courtyard.
"elder sister……
Are you back?
Mother...sister is back"
Younger brother Sunan saw his sister's excited steps and hurried forward to take the backpack.
Su's father and mother were also happy to see their daughter come back, and hurriedly pulled her into the house.
"Dad, Mom, I miss you, come and see me"
"Sister, where is Niu Niu?" Su Nan put down the backpack and asked curiously when she didn't see her little niece.
"The child is young and it's too tiring to carry her on my back, so I left her at my grandmother's house."
Several people were speechless when they heard this, this was still their daughter and sister, she hadn't changed.
At this time, the two elder brothers came in with their family. I am also happy to see my sister.
The children came forward and called out “Auntie…gugu”.
Su Xia greeted them one by one, "Brother, sister-in-law, brother and sister-in-law."
Give your eldest nephew a handful of candy and ask him to share it with his younger brothers and sisters.
I also gave my eldest sister-in-law and my second sister-in-law a piece of brown sugar and a piece of fruit candy each.
The two sisters-in-law took it happily.
Su Dong and Su Qiu were a little ashamed at first, but they felt relieved when they saw their sister greeting them and sending them gifts.
The two sisters-in-law said hello and left with their children.
The family chatted about their recent situation, and the third brother also left, leaving the space for the younger sister, parents.
Then, Su's father and mother looked at what their daughter took out from the backpack: 2 pieces of brown sugar, 2 pieces of white sugar, 1 piece of White Rabbit, 5 catties of cornmeal, half a piece of rice, and 5 catties of cotton.
The two old men just stared blankly with their eyes wide open.
"Mom, put it away quickly,"
Father Su was a little trembling. "My daughter, you are so old now. You have moved your family here. What do you eat and use?"
When Su's mother heard this, she put the things back into the backpack and wanted her daughter to take it back.
"Just take it if I give it to you. You don't want my daughter's filial piety. Besides, most of this food is for my younger brother to nourish his body."
"I've heard about your separation. Come back after you've collected the money."
When Su's mother heard that her daughter had come back, she wanted to cry again. She really wanted to let her daughter be as she pleased.
Seeing Su Xia's rosy face, Su's father asked his wife to put it away.
Su Xia was satisfied after seeing this. She really didn't want to argue with the original owner any more. She would have to use this threat in the future.
Then a few of them happily chatted about their recent situation.
Su Xia didn't eat either. After sitting for two hours, she said goodbye to the Su family and returned to her own home.
——Go home and lie on the kang. Is this my home?
In the next few days, Su Xia took care of your children and filled in the missing cabinets: there was an extra storage cabinet in the living room. There is an extra shoe cabinet by the door.
There is an extra shelf in the bathroom.
There is an additional partition wall on the west side of the kitchen, and the door is replaced by a curtain. There is a storage rack inside, and some millet, soybeans, and various grains are placed on the top. Fungus, vermicelli...dry goods.
Put rice, white flour and corn flour in the bottom layer...
That day Su Xia went to see Chen's father again.
"Dad, did you find the well we talked about last time?"
"I found him. He will come tomorrow. He is from another village. His surname is Lu and he has two disciples. Go back and prepare."
After Su Xia found out, she didn't say anything and went to the county town again. Although she had everything at home, she had no reason to leave.
After arriving at the county town, Su Xia went to the post office to pick up this month's letter, thinking that she would have to send food and daily necessities to the ATM before the New Year. This was a long-term meal ticket.
Took a walk and replenished some supplementary food. This consumption was high, so I took two cans of food and two cans of malted milk, and bought some small books before going back.
After returning home, I first gave Niu Niu the small book, and then brought her puzzles, stickers, checkers, and gobang. ,, some small toys.
Niuniu jumped up and down happily, saying over and over again: "Mom...Mom, you are so kind."
"Okay, take it back and play with it yourself!"
Then I made a simple dinner. I took a piece of pork with fat and lean parts, chopped it up, added cabbage and carrots, and made it into stuffing. There were 60 dumplings in total, each as big as a bun.
Niuniu did 10 and her belly was round. Suxia did 20 and was also quite full.
Let Niuniu walk around the yard, or she will have a stomachache.
Su Xia walked around the room herself, put away what needed to be put away, and locked the cabinet so that no one would know.
He brought another piece of meat and put it on the chopping board.
Su Xia also strolled around the old house, gave this month's pension, and finally asked what time the well digger would come. Then she went back to wash her face and feet with her mother and went to bed.
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