"Big tree, how come the mountain in the city is so well maintained? The steps are long and wide, and the branches beside them have been trimmed. It's really exquisite."
"Why is it called a famous scenic spot in the capital? If we want to attract people to go up the mountain and spend money, the facade must be repaired."
"You're right. The last time I went to the temple in the county town, I was amazed at how well-maintained the roads were. I can't believe this place is any better."
Zhao Dashu pursed his lips. The temple in the county town had taken a lot of his incense money, but he hadn't calculated it accurately several times. He always felt that the abbot was selling dog meat under the guise of wolves, but he didn't dare to say anything.
Afraid of blaspheming God.
Forget it, just consider it as a good deed!
"Mom, the old man is in great shape. He didn't stop even when he was halfway up the mountain. He just walked a little slower."
"The elderly in the village are all in good health. As long as they are not sick, no one will take a break when going up the mountain. Everyone is used to working, so why would they feel tired after walking?
I tell you, people really can’t be idle. Now if you ask me to go back for the autumn harvest, I feel like I can’t even do it.”
"I'm the same. I can't stand the hardship of farming for half a day."
"You're different. You only worked for a few years. I, your mother, worked for over twenty years. Now when I think back on those days, I get shudders. I don't know how I managed to get through it."
"I just hold on."
The past is unforgettable. Song looked at Old Man Qian walking ahead of her and truly admired him. "Old Man Qian is truly remarkable. Lai Fu lost his parents and his other two sons. The village gossip was rampant, and the family was nearly wiped out within six months. Yet, he managed to pull through and raised Lai Fu single-handedly."
"Why did the Qian family disappear?"
"I'm not really sure. Back then, your grandma made me work every day without a break. I only heard that someone in the family seemed to be sick. First, your grandma Qian, then Lai Fu's parents, and then others...
At that time, no one in the village dared to go to their house, saying that they were very evil and everyone was very scared.
"Are they the only family members who died of the disease?" Zhao Xiaoyu frowned. Why did it sound like an infectious disease? But the old man and Qian Laifu were fine. They were both strong?
"I don't know. You know I didn't interact with the villagers before, and they wouldn't talk to me. I just heard your father say a few times that the Qian family was too miserable and the whole family was almost dead.
For several years afterwards, the villagers were unwilling to associate with them, saying that their family had a hard life. It was similar to Lei Zi's situation, that is, they were said to have a hard life and that their relatives would be unlucky.
The whole family is gone, and they're the only ones left. That's how the villagers are, gossiping about this and that." Song recalled the days when people talked about her. She didn't have to listen to what others said. Her mother-in-law kept nagging her about not being able to lay eggs and that marrying her was a mistake, as it would wipe out her son's family.
"Oh, maybe they're both in good health and can pull through."
"I think so too. Fortunately, we made it through. Otherwise, how could Lai Fu survive alone? Several of the Qian family's relatives are also worthless. They took advantage of the situation and wanted to bully them because they saw that they were old and lonely."
"Everyone in the world is like this, they only pick on the weak ones."
"What are you two talking about? You're the slowest walkers. If you can't walk any more, take a break. Let's go up the mountain first. Xiaoyu, you can't do this anymore. You need some exercise. And you, too, my wife. Your legs aren't as strong as they used to be."
"Mom, let's go and show some cocky old man who's really old!"
"Walk!"
Zhao Xiaoyu was the first to climb the mountain, followed by Song Shi, Lihua followed Qian Lai Fu and walked slowly with Old Man Qian, and Zhao Dashu was the third to reach the top of the mountain.
"Why are you so fast?"
"Didn't you say we don't need to stretch our legs? Who doesn't need to stretch their legs now, Dad?"
Zhao Dashu: ...
This girl is particularly vindictive.
"Hey, girl, shall we go check out the house?"
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