Hearing the father and daughter talking, Mrs. Lin came out of the house. Seeing her exhausted husband, she was about to get some water for him to soak his feet, but Li Erlang stopped her, saying, "Don't be busy yet. I have to go to Brother Wenjian later!"
Li Erlang: "It's a chaotic situation today. Wen Jian and the others probably didn't bother to collect their money from the cloth shop. So I took the records from the government office and got it back for them. I'll deliver it to them shortly!"
Lin: "There are people all over the place now, it's better to ask my father-in-law to take it there later!"
Li Erlang thought for a moment and said, "There are indeed too many people around here, so I'll send it later."
Li Erlang also believes that wealth should not be shown off, so it is better to avoid these people!
When Mr. Li returned that evening, Li Erlang approached his father and said, "Dad, here's forty taels of silver. Wen Jian and the others left in a hurry today and didn't have time to withdraw it, so I brought it back for you. Since no one's around, can you help me deliver it to him?"
Mr. Li: "Okay, I'll go right away!"
When Mr. Li went over with the silver, his brothers were kneeling in the mourning hall to keep vigil over the old man.
After checking to see if there was anyone around, Mr. Li walked up to the group and handed the bundle to Li Wenjian: "This is the compensation from Xiuyun Cloth Shop, a total of forty taels of silver. Hurry and keep it!"
Li Wenjian took it with a sad expression: "Thank you very much, Uncle Li. After I finish my family affairs, I will pay back the money I owe to the uncles and aunts in the village!"
The passing of the old couple made the already poor family even worse!
The purchase of the coffin, the purchase of the incense and candle shop, and the preparation of the funeral meals at home were all assisted by the uncles and aunts in the village. Everyone was having a hard time, but they were still willing to lend a hand and help. Now that I have the money, I will pay it back no matter what!
Old Master Li patted the listless man in front of him and said with concern: "You should also take care of yourself. You are the oldest in the family now, and all matters are waiting for your decision! Don't ruin your body!" After that, he stopped several people who were trying to see him off, and went back alone in the cold wind!
At night, Li Yan tossed and turned in bed. In the past six months since she came here, she had only been thinking about making money and had never really set foot in this village.
Because of this incident, she once again realized the difficulties faced by the villagers.
Only a handful of children in the village can wear cotton shoes. Most of them wear single shoes, and some can only use a pair of straw sandals to keep warm.
Every time Li Yan meets the children's sincere eyes, her heart feels as if it is burned.
What can I do to help the children in the village get through this harsh winter safely?
Amidst her complicated thoughts, Li Yan fell asleep unknowingly.
In a blink of an eye, it was the day for Li Youshou's burial. Just a few days later, the villagers once again crossed the muddy path and climbed up to the cemetery on the back mountain.
The cold wind howled, making low whimpering sounds, as if it was also mourning the departure of Li Youshou. A sad mood enveloped the entire cemetery!
Despite the biting cold wind, no one left early. The villagers gathered in front of the cemetery to say their final goodbyes!
Patriarch Li murmured, "You are such a cruel person. You just left without looking back, leaving this whole family behind and abandoning them like that!"
A gust of cold wind blew by, and the paper money burning in front of the tomb flickered, as if responding to what Patriarch Li had just said!
Patriarch Li sighed helplessly and patted Li Wenjian on the shoulder: "Let's go. If you have any difficulties in the future, come and tell me!"
Li Wenjian nodded gratefully. The sudden death of their parents was a great blow to them. Fortunately, with the help of their uncles and aunts in the village, the four brothers were able to breathe a sigh of relief.
The villagers, who had been busy for several days, felt exhausted. After coming down from the mountain, they helped the four brothers return the borrowed pots, bowls, and benches, and then went home to rest.
When Li Yan came back after finishing her work, she saw two mule carts parked in front of her house. She was surprised and couldn't help but quicken her pace. It must be her uncle who came back!
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