The old lady straightened up and said, "I'm going back to my parents' home."
The scorekeeper muttered a few words, "You always have so many problems."
It was around noon, the sun was getting stronger, and it was close to lunchtime.
People working in the fields all went to the shade under the trees or in the shady spots beside the field ridges.
Because of the busy farming season, every household brings their own meals.
Chen Yunyun prepared lunch in the morning before leaving home, and it was stored in a wooden bucket.
Inside is sweet potato rice, chili sauce, and kimchi.
The dishes were very ordinary; every family ate like this.
The children have returned from cutting grass, all looking very energetic, though their little faces are a bit red from the sun.
"Come and eat."
Chen Yunyun called the children over, distributed bowls and chopsticks, and fed the third child some soft, cooked sweet potatoes.
Chen Yunyun used a little trick: she would add some minced meat to the chili water, making it salty, fragrant, and appetizing.
The sweet potato soup was also cooked until thick, and it was very filling.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Chen Yunyun took out two more large, roasted sweet potatoes from her pocket and stuffed them into Rong Yan's hands, saying, "Eat quickly."
He has a big appetite; this little bit of congee and side dishes is barely enough to fill his teeth.
The aunt next to them watched the family sitting together eating, looking harmonious and happy.
The three little ones help with chores in the morning, and don't need much help with meals.
Even the smallest baby doesn't cry or fuss, so it's so easy to take care of them.
"Comrade Chen, you've raised your child so well, you're so lucky in the future."
Chen Yunyun replied with a smile, "Auntie, your child is so strong! He helped you with a lot of work this morning, he's really capable."
Hearing her child being praised, the aunt couldn't stop smiling and kept saying, "Oh, not at all."
The two families were resting and enjoying the cool air when several burly, unfamiliar men approached from a short distance away.
Walking in the very middle were acquaintances—Lin Li and her son Xu Xiaogang.
They passed by Chen Yunyun's house and headed straight for Old Xu's house.
The aunt next to Chen Yunyun immediately became gossipy, "Is this Lin Li's brother from her maternal family?"
"Such a big commotion, are they here to fight?"
"Lin Li didn't come to work this morning, the couple must have had a fight."
Chen Yunyun watched the commotion from afar; it sounded like there was some kind of commotion.
Meanwhile, the aunt next to her had already run over there to watch the excitement up close.
With no one around, Chen Yunyun took out slices of sausage from her storage ring and gave the children some meat to eat.
With quick eyes and hands, he fed Xu Jingtian a bite, and then fed Xu Jingrun a bite.
The family ate while secretly laughing.
Chen Yunyun never imagined that she would one day be secretly eating sausages by the field like a thief!
The commotion over there was quite loud. Judging from the situation, Liu Xiulan's family only had two sons, while Lin Li's family had five strong men.
After dinner, the argument over there was still going on. Chen Yunyun clicked her tongue, thinking that this didn't seem to have happened in the original book.
"Old woman, is it true that your family insults my sister every day?"
Lin Li's older brother is in his thirties, with dark skin and a loud voice.
Liu Xiulan calmly comforted the frightened little Fu Bao in her arms, "Little Fu Bao, don't be afraid."
Xu Zhijin stood under the tree, holding a tobacco leaf, and took a couple of puffs.
After settling Xiao Fubao in, Liu Xiulan turned to Lin Li's older brothers and asked, "Did you come here because you're related by marriage?"
Lin Li's older brother remained unmoved. "I'll ask you one more time, who bullied my sister?"
The tall, burly men behind him all clenched their fists, as if they were about to hit him.
Liu Xiulan's eyes sharpened. "You want to hit me?" She stood up and raised her voice. "I haven't even come looking for you yet, and you've come to my door."
“We can’t afford to marry a woman like that. If you want a divorce, just get one.”
These days, getting a divorce is something people talk about behind your back.
Even though Chen Yunyun was appreciated by the brigade leader and received extra care from the village chief and group leader, there were still quite a few people who talked badly about her behind her back because of the divorce.
The Lin brothers came to support their sister, not to help her get a divorce.
Upon hearing the old lady's words, the second brother of the Lin family could no longer stand.
"Ever since my sister married into your family, she has been treated like a slave by your entire family."
"Not only have you not acknowledged any merit or hard work, but you've also started this false accusation. Do you really think the Lin family has no one to rely on?"
People resting nearby gradually gathered around, staring wide-eyed at the gossip.
"Let's disperse, there's nothing to see here." Liu Xiulan didn't want to become the butt of people's jokes, so she chased the crowd away.
Lin Li's younger brother is twenty years old this year, in the prime of his life. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he rolled up his sleeves and went straight to Xu Zhijin under the tree.
A heavy punch landed on Xu Zhijin's face.
"You dare bully my sister! The Lin family isn't one to be trifled with!"
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