There were several women in Xie Zhengyang and Xia Xiuzhi's room who were looking after Ping'an. None of the women who were looking after the children had anything empty-handed. These women were all uncles and aunts close to the Xie family. They gave Ping'an red envelopes of fifty or sixty cents, which Xia Xiuzhi also accepted. When these uncles and aunts had banquets at their homes before, Xie's mother also gave them red envelopes, which was equivalent to returning the money.
Xie Zhengchuan carried the stroller to Xie Zhengyang's room, looked at his little nephew again and went out, putting a small red envelope under Ping'an's quilt.
The room was full of people, and Xia Xiuzhi did not refuse. However, everyone appreciated the baby carriage Xie Zhengchuan gave them more than the red envelope.
"Oh! This little bed is so beautiful!" an aunt exclaimed and touched it.
"Isn't it? I heard from Sister Xie that the third child is doing well and is safe. After work, she found some wood and made a small bed herself. Look at it. It feels so smooth and has been polished well."
"Of course, the bedding and cushions on this little bed are all new. They are said to be sewn by the third son's wife using a sewing machine. The stitches are very dense, the fabric is soft, it's pure cotton, and the pattern is also very beautiful."
"Xiuzhi is such a blessing!"
"Yeah yeah!"
Xia Xiuzhi's eyes were a little red, she knew how kind the third brother and his wife were. She just touched the red envelope given by the third brother, it was quite thick. And Su Li stuffed a small silver lock into her before the relatives came, she was shocked.
The silver lock was not light and felt a bit heavy. Neither she nor Xie Zhengyang were willing to accept it. How could she accept such a valuable thing? She had already told Xie Zhengyang that when she gave birth, Su Li gave her ginseng slices. It was the tonic that allowed her to give birth to the child safely.
Nowadays, the banquets outside are all arranged by the third brother's family. Why would the couple still want to accept such gifts?
Su Li knew what they meant, but she also said that they were all family, and the silver lock was for Ping An. In order to reassure them, Su Li even gave each child a bracelet made of red rope with several silver peace locks on it.
The children know that the bracelet is very precious, so they tie it tightly and cherish it very much.
Only then did Xia Xiuzhi and Xie Zhengyang accept it.
A lot of people came today. In addition to the villagers, there were also Xia Xiuzhi's family members. The old couple brought Xia Xiuzhi's younger brother with them. They presented a gift of five yuan and two new thin quilts.
As the old saying goes, the warmest bed is grandma's. The custom here is for grandma to give her grandchildren a blanket.
Xie Zhengyang also knew that his father-in-law and mother-in-law's family had a hard life and the clothes they wore were all patched up. The fact that they could give a five-dollar gift today showed how much the Xia family valued this relative.
Su Li's parents came as well. They also contributed five yuan. Li Ruiying also sewed two sets of clothes for the children and a pure cotton quilt. Su Li and Xie Zhengchuan took the children to meet Li Ruiying and her husband. It was almost time for dinner, and their family almost filled up the table. Su Li felt it was quite enough so that they didn't have to fight over the food.
Pan Yumei also came here with Liu Pozi and Xiaodong. They were received by Xie Zhenghe. Pan Yumei didn't want to come at first, but Xie Zhenghe came to inform her. Liu Pozi also knew about the current situation between the two people, but she was not a domineering woman. She knew how her family lived, and her own health was not that bad.
My daughter-in-law is still young and my grandson is still small. If something happens to me, how will they survive?
She had also observed Xie Zhenghe for a while. He was honest, kind, and although he didn't talk much, he was a kind person with a promising future. It was said that the head of Shanghe Village wanted him to take over! He was also in charge of a factory and had a salary. If he became the head of the village in the future, he would have more salary and subsidies.
He also often came to the house to help. Although Yumei told him several times not to come, she knew in her heart that Yumei was afraid that she and Xiaodong would think too much. The two children loved them. After so many years, the relationship could be continued even if it was broken. It would not be a pity.
Xie Zhenghe didn't know what Liu Pozi was thinking, but he was always polite to Pan Yumei. He couldn't bear to see the woman he loved living a miserable life, but Pan Yumei kept avoiding him, and he had no choice.
"Aunt Liu, Yumei, Xiaodong is here. My third brother and his wife's family are eating at the same table. You can go over there too. They are all familiar people, so you'll feel more comfortable."
Granny Liu looked at Xie Zhenghe and said with a smile: "That's right, I haven't seen Xiaoli for a long time, let's chat for a while."
"Hey, over here, be careful with your step. There's a stove in the yard, and the water from washing vegetables is all over the floor. Walk slowly, don't slip." Xie Zhenghe walked and instructed, glancing at Pan Yumei from time to time while supporting Liu Pozi.
Pan Yumei glanced at Xie Zhenghe and slowly turned away.
"Uncle, uncle, here's some candy for you. I hid it secretly." Xiaodong saw that his grandmother and mother didn't notice him, so he secretly tugged at Xie Zhenghe's sleeve and stuffed a big rabbit milk candy into his hanging hand.
Xie Zhenghe looked down at Xiaodong's red cheeks, picked up the candy in his hand, peeled it and put it into his mouth, "Mm, it's really sweet, thank you Xiaodong."
When Xiaodong saw Xie Zhenghe eating the candy he gave him, the smile on his face became even brighter. Pan Yumei's eyes turned slightly red. She knew that Xie Zhenghe often came to their house during this period and how much Xiaodong depended on him. He kept asking her every day when her uncle would come and why he hadn't come yet.
She couldn't answer her son.
After Xie Zhenghe settled the three of them, he began to entertain other people in the village. Su Li hadn't seen Liu Pozi and Pan Yumei for a long time, so they started chatting. Especially when Liu Pozi saw Li Ruiying and her husband, she kept praising Su Li.
"My sister-in-law is so lucky to have such a beautiful daughter. I am so envious of her."
"Old sister-in-law, you don't know that Xiaoli was kind enough to give my family some food. Otherwise, I might not have survived until now."
"Sister-in-law, look at your daughter and son-in-law. They are such a good match. Both children are kind and honest."
"Sister-in-law..."
Li Ruiying and his wife were praised to the point of being on cloud nine. Pan Yumei was so surprised that she could hardly close her mouth. She had never known her mother-in-law was so eloquent. How could she have imagined that although Granny Liu was not praising Su Li sincerely, she also had the intention of getting to know her. When Pan Yumei really married in the future, her grandson would have to come with her, right? Isn't it right for her to establish a relationship with the uncle and aunt who came here in advance?
Xie Zhengyang was smiling the whole day. Today's full-month banquet for his son was the first of its kind in the surrounding villages. Not only was the scene grand, but the banquet was also extremely sumptuous. Although he felt very distressed because he didn't even have time to eat a few bites of the delicious food, and even when he and Xia Xiuzhi toasted with the child, he was filled with wine, but he was really very happy.
Li Ruiying, Liu Pozi and Xie's mother chatted for a long time. When Liu Pozi was talking, Xie's mother smiled knowingly, which made Xie Zhenghe a little confused.
Xie Laifu, his two siblings and Xie Zhenghe sent Liu Pozi and others to the gate. Xie Laifu understood a lot and asked Xie Zhenghe if he wanted to marry her aunt. He also asked if she was afraid that she would be like her mother.
Xie Zhenghe was also very surprised when he heard his son say this. For the first time in his life, he treated Xie Laifu as a friend and had a heart-to-heart talk with him for a long time. Although there were many things Xie Laifu didn't understand, he also realized that his aunt was different from his mother. After all, she was the one who saved his father. He took his sisters to play with Xiaodong and got to know his aunt indirectly. No matter how much Xie Zhenghe said, he had to know if his aunt would become a cruel stepmother if she married into his family.
It wasn’t long after Li Dan’s love affair passed that he got a stepfather and a stepmother.
He didn't want to have a stepmother, so he had to think more about his two sisters. They already lost their mother, so they couldn't lose their father too. His aunt was not the kind of person he imagined, so when he shouted at the door, "Aunt, Xiaodong, let my dad take us to the county town to play in a few days!"
Since Xie Zhenghe started earning a salary, he wanted to compensate his three children, so he always wanted to take them to the county town for a visit. However, Xie Laifu didn't want his father to spend money. He now helps his second uncle collect grass for pigs every day and knows that making money is hard.
Xiaodong was feeling sad because of the separation. Suddenly he heard Xie Laifu calling him. He jumped twice with joy. "Really? Brother, can I go?"
"Dad, let's go together. Didn't you ask you to take us with you? Let Xiaodong and Auntie go with us!"
After Xie Laifu finished speaking, he blinked at Xie Zhenghe. Xie Zhenghe was stunned for a moment and laughed: "Hey! Let's go together."
Pan Yumei didn't say anything. Mrs. Liu glanced at her and replied, "Go, you can pick her up when the time comes, Zhenghe."
Pan Yumei called out in a low voice, "Mom."
"What? What did you say?" Mrs. Liu picked her ears.
"Okay, I'll go answer it, hehe!" It was the first time that Xie Zhenghe laughed like this. Pan Yumei glanced at him, turned around and pulled Xiaodong away.
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