As soon as Qin Yan and Qin Tao returned, they saw the sour dates on the table. They looked so fresh and delicious. They swallowed hard and asked Zhang Guihua, "Grandma, can we eat them?"
Zhang Guihua glanced at the dates on the table and raised an eyebrow: "Did you go up the mountain today?"
Qin Tiantian nodded: "I went with my third sister-in-law and picked a basketful. There are still some unripe ones on the tree, so we can pick more in a few days."
Zhang Guihua: "I'll give you two a bigger share later."
Qin Tiantian nodded.
This is a family tradition: whenever an adult picks something good on the mountain, if it's just a little, they keep it for themselves; if it's a lot, they take more, and the rest are divided up.
Of course, those who are cunning can hide it themselves, as long as they are not discovered.
After all, the Qin family hadn't split up, and the patriarch was still alive.
Looking at her two granddaughters who were craving food, Zhang Guihua smiled and said, "Eat up! Each of you is only allowed to eat three. Dinner is coming up soon."
She gave three to each of her two children, and ate one herself. It was sweet and crunchy, quite nice.
"Mom, I want some too!" Liu Yun ran over as fast as she could when she heard there were dates to eat.
He immediately grabbed a handful from the bowl, stuffed one into his mouth, and asked, "Where on the mountain did you pick these? Can we go again next year?"
She gave her husband two more.
Zhang Guihua glared at her, and Liu Yun awkwardly put down the dates in her hand.
Liu Yun pursed her lips. "Is it really necessary? It's just a few dates, and you're being so stingy."
Zhang Guihua was furious. She distributed a bowl to each room, but Yunling and Qin Tiantian each received an extra bowl.
After finishing the dates, the meal was ready. Yunling had eaten a large lunch today and wasn't too hungry yet, so she didn't eat any steamed buns. She ate a bite of green vegetables and then drank a sip of corn porridge.
The family finished eating quickly. It was Liu Yun's turn to wash the dishes today. Her mother-in-law went out to gossip, and Yunling went out with her.
When Liu Yun finished washing the dishes and came out, she saw the two of them walking happily outside. She said to Wang Xiuxiu, who was washing clothes, "Look at her. She's only been here a few days, and her mother-in-law is already treating her so well. In a while, there won't be any place for us in the house."
Wang Xiuxiu wrung out her clothes and said, "My mother is also very good to me."
Before she got married, she was just a nobody. Her stepmother was sweet on the surface but bitter on the inside. In private, she treated her like a maid, making her wash clothes with cold water in the dead of winter. She did the most work all day but ate the least. Her biological father was also selfish, only thinking about himself and turning a blind eye to her situation.
No wonder people say that having a stepmother means having a stepfather; her personal experience proves this to be true.
She unexpectedly married into the Qin family. Her mother-in-law is kind, her father-in-law is fair and just, and everyone else treats her well. She also has a lively and lovely daughter. She is quite satisfied with her current life.
Liu Yun squatted down opposite her and sighed, "Sigh, the third son's wife is an educated youth sent to the countryside, she's cultured, and her family is well-off, unlike us..."
The third son's wife's clothes were almost patchless, and this time her family sent her some things; I heard there was a large package.
She even peeked out the window, but saw nothing and had no idea where it was hidden.
She continued to sigh, "Oh, it's so frustrating to compare myself to others. Why don't I have such good fortune?"
Wang Xiuxiu looked satisfied and said, "Life is pretty good now. We have enough to eat and warm clothes. It's much better than before."
Looking at Wang Xiuxiu's blissful expression, Liu Yun felt like she was talking to a brick wall. She sighed, stood up, and said, "Fine! If you think it's good, then it's good. But don't blame me if you get scammed later for not warning you sooner."
*
After listening to the gossip, Yunling returned home, greeted Wang Xiuxiu who was washing clothes in the yard, and then went back to her room.
Qin Chuan was leaning against the headboard, reading a book. When he saw her return, he closed the book and asked, "Mother's back?"
Yunling nodded.
"Then I'll go and give these things to her. Don't worry, I'll talk to her nicely. You can keep the rest for yourself and eat them slowly," Qin Chuan said.
Everyone in the team knew that they had brought back a large package today. They took some out to make do, partly to avoid gossip, and partly so that his mother would treat his wife better because of these things.
As for taking it all out, dream on! It's his wife's stuff, not his.
Qin Chuan pondered for a moment. Now that he had delivered the gifts, he needed to speak politely to encourage his parents to treat Yun Ling even better.
After watching Qin Chuan leave, Yun Ling went to take a bath. Today she went to the county town, and the roads were all dirt roads, full of potholes. She also rode in an oxcart, which was drafty from all sides. She was covered in dust and needed to take a good bath.
After taking a shower, drying her hair, and applying face cream, Qin Chuan returned. Seeing the smile in his eyes, Yun Ling knew that everything was settled.
"My dad told me that the scorekeeper exam will be held in a couple of days."
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