Old Xie’s house in the evening.
After Su Li got off work at the brown sugar factory, she was taken to old Xie's home. Several children who had just finished school were also taken home by Xie's father. They also went to the mountain outside to settle accounts and divide grain with Xie's father and mother.
After it was done, Xie's father and mother gave Waishan 800 yuan continuously. This money was for two residential plots. Su Li's house was bigger, while Xie Zhenghe's was slightly smaller. Su Li had seen them in the afternoon and she was satisfied.
The two residential plots are not far from each other. There is a forest next to Su Li's residential plot, and crops are planted on both sides of the forest. It won't feel hot in the summer because of the forest. After the house is built, there will be space in the yard to plant some fruit trees and flowers. There is more than an acre of private land behind the yard to grow some vegetables.
Su Li already had several styles of yard that she wanted to build in her mind.
After Xie's father and mother had divided the things, Xie's mother took two taels of liquor and a bag of snacks from under the big table in the main hall and handed them to Waishan. The old village chief refused to accept them. It was not easy for him to help the Xie family, so he didn't want to accept anything.
"Village chief, please accept it. I am homeless and I am troubling you this time! The first thing you did is done, and your children have helped with so much work. That's enough."
"Big Brother, I am sorry for you!"
"Don't say that, Waishan, everyone knows what kind of person you are,"
Father Xie stuffed the things into the hands of Waishan. In a village, he was always in the same boat, and Waishan did not let his own son take over, but instead cultivated Zhenghe. He knew it in his heart.
After everything was done here, Su Li and the child did not stay long. She came here to be a witness and to sign on the newly purchased residential land.
In the evening, Su Li cooked a large pot of stewed food, which included pork offal, large ribs, and dried tofu. She also cooked a shrimp soup and steamed a large pot of steamed white flour buns.
The little ones ate the meat and drank the soup with big mouthfuls. After the meal, they sat on the small benches with squinted eyes and smiled. Su Li was afraid that they would have indigestion, so she said something to Xie Zhengchuan. The two of them took the children for a walk around the village. Xie Zhengchuan and Su Li walked in front, and the children followed behind and quietly stepped on their shadows.
When Su Li occasionally looked back at them, she felt satisfied;
The spring path is accompanied by moonlight, with occasional bird calls and frog croaks, and a breeze blowing, bringing peace and comfort.
Su Li couldn't help but let out a "hmm~" sound. She felt that she was more satisfied than ever before at this moment. She had her beloved by her side, and several cute little kids following her.
Having enough food and clothing and living a happy life, isn't this what people pursue in their life?
"You're in such a good mood?" Xie Zhengchuan fumbled with the fingers in his clenched hand.
"Yes! Great, I have you and a child, what else can I be dissatisfied with?"
Xie Zhengchuan clenched his hands and looked at Su Liyu with an apologetic look: "Xiao Li, I...I received a mission and may be away for about a month."
Su Li was stunned for a moment, and the smile on her face froze. "When are we leaving?"
She knew Xie Zhengchuan's job well. If it wasn't a major case, he wouldn't have to go on a business trip. Since he had to go on a business trip, it must be a big one. But as his wife, she knew those things that were not hers to know.
"the day after tomorrow."
Su Li thought for a moment, "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I will take good care of the family. I still have time, so I will pack some things for you later. You must be careful when you go out. The most important thing is to return home safely."
Xie Zhengchuan wanted to reach out and hug her, but there were a few little brats following him, so he could only raise his hand to touch Su Li's head.
"Well, I will come back as soon as possible and try not to get hurt. But...thank you for your hard work, Xiaoli. Since I recovered and came home, I have been able to help you a lot. The child and his parents are really grateful to you."
Su Li smiled and shook her head, "It's not hard. You are also doing it for the country and the people. As your daughter-in-law, I can only give you understanding and support. Your parents are good to me, so I should respect them. The children are also my favorite. Besides, why don't you help the family? You basically give me every penny you earn, and bring little toys to me and the children every day. You are doing well now."
Xie Zhengchuan looked at Su Li with gentle eyes. How could he have such a caring daughter-in-law?
The two smiled at each other, Su Li let go of his hand and held his arm instead, and the two of them moved closer.
After digesting the food, Xie Zhengchuan watched the children do their homework. They used kerosene lamps at night. Although Su Li generously lit two lamps and placed them on the table for them, he was still worried about their eyes.
I also stewed some liver-clearing and eye-improving soup on the coal stove for the children to drink.
That night, after Baoya fell asleep, Xie Zhengchuan carried her to the east room. Perhaps feeling that they were about to part, Xie Zhengchuan worked particularly hard and tirelessly that night.
Su Li accused him with red eyes, saying that it was unnecessary to do so.
Her response was a more violent offensive.
The next day, Wang Hong's husband hired two ox carts and went to Old Xie's house in a mighty manner. Xie Zhenghe deliberately didn't go on board that day just to count the things. When Xie's father came home yesterday, he told him about it, and Su Li prepared everything for her.
But he never expected that he would have so many worries. Where did he find the god to prepare so many things for his third brother's wife? He knew how much money his father had taken to the county town, and how much so many things would cost.
After unloading the things, Xie Zhenghe poured Wang Hong's man a cup of brown sugar water and took some sugarcane for him to eat. He originally wanted to give him a few dollars as hard work fee, but Wang Hong's man refused to accept it. The family can live a good life now thanks to Su Li, so why would he want to take benefits!
Xie Zhenghe looked at the things piled together, especially the two sets of clothes for the newlyweds, and felt a pang in his heart.
Tomorrow is the day Xie Zhenghe is going on a business trip. Although he has repeatedly assured her that there will be no danger, she is still worried. He is a fighter who has fought on the battlefield and sometimes he is willing to sacrifice his life to complete the mission. If there is an emergency, he will definitely rush to the front.
When her father Shi Xiaomeng came to her house, he privately asked about Tiedan's father's situation, because Tiedan's father once sacrificed his life to save him, so he always rushed to the front every time he went on a mission.
Su Li looked at the things in the space, took out some medicines, filled a dozen small bottles with spiritual spring water, and even bought a dozen sets of bulletproof vests and hand-held batons on Pinduoduo, which could be used for self-defense and were convenient to carry.
And some clothes and food.
After packing up a big bag with all kinds of things, the little ones knew that Xie Zhengchuan was going on a business trip the next day, so they were very well behaved. After eating and finishing their homework, they washed up and went to bed. Even the baby who always stuck to Su Li every night washed her feet obediently, put on her shoes, and went to the east room to sleep with Tiedan.
Before parting, Su Li felt a little sad for some reason. They had not been apart for such a long time since Xie Zhengchuan returned home. Su Li introduced the prepared things to him one by one, especially the bulletproof vest, requiring him to wear it when on a mission, even if he had to wear one piece a day.
Xie Zhengchuan looked at the things in the package. He knew clearly that he had never seen those things before. He knew they were from Su Li. This realization made him panic. At that time, he could not reach and control the place, and he was afraid.
Su Li saw that he was silent with a gloomy face and thought that he was reluctant to part with it and was in a bad mood. Then, like a magic trick, he took out the Shanghai brand watch from his hand.
"Look, this is a watch I picked out especially for you. Take a look and see if you like it. You are a leader after all, so you need to have one or two things to show off. In the future, you don't have to give me so much salary and bonus. Keep more for yourself. Invite me to have a meal or something, and don't always think about bringing things home or for me."
Xie Zhengchuan looked at Su Li's chattering mouth and reached out to hug her.
Su Li felt Xie Zhengchuan's body temperature and heartbeat, and also noticed his uneasiness, so she hugged him back.
"What's wrong with you, Xie Zhengchuan?"
Xie Zhengchuan hugged him tightly and asked, "Will you leave?"
"What?"
"Will you disappear one day, will you leave me?"
Su Li was startled, and rubbed against his arms, "No, Xie Zhengchuan, I won't leave you. Even if something uncontrollable separates us one day, I will find you, okay?"
"Okay, if you say so, I'll believe it."
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