Song Wufu was quick to talk and ended up eating pickled soybeans with hot pepper for five consecutive days during the Chinese New Year. He regretted that he deeply remembered this lesson.
Fortunately, Song Xixi couldn't stand it, so he sent two hundred and fifty others to the mountain to catch a fat rabbit, and cooked spicy rabbit meat in the small courtyard behind the mountain with half a bucket of water. He secretly called Song Wufu over to satisfy his craving, which was to soothe the old man's injured heart.
Compared with last year, this year's New Year's Festival is more lively. Not only are there two elders of the Niu family, but also He Hong and Ya'er.
From the first to the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, everyone would sit at the same dining table to eat almost every day, chatting and having fun.
Even though He Hong didn't like noisy things, under the influence of this warm and peaceful atmosphere, the smile on his face became a bit more, and he looked less serious.
Needless to say, Ya'er lost her closest relatives at a young age and had to live under the shelter of others for several years. The joy of the Zou family's family joy could not be conveyed to her, but this time she could really feel it in the Song family.
She was originally cautious and cautious, but she gradually relaxed a lot. She no longer affected the atmosphere by opening her mouth and keeping her mouth shut. She was able to boldly joke with Song Qingqing and Song Niannian.
But in front of Song Xixi, she didn't dare to be more casual.
Although Song Xixi treated her kindly and never looked coldly towards her, Song Xixi had her own aura and taught her that she never dared to be presumptuous.
The abundant and lively New Year passed quickly. On the morning of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Song family had breakfast and drove their two donkey carts to Fucheng, preparing to have a lot of fun on this day.
In the future, we have to plant green and red peppers, and take care of four farms. There are so many things to do inside and outside. It will be difficult for the family to play leisurely and leisurely.
Because the three brothers Song Qingshan were going to school tomorrow, they were dropped off when they arrived at the shop in Hongfeng Town.
Song Qingbai, who has always loved playing, pulled Song Xixi's clothes without giving up and begged eagerly: "Little sister, help your brothers to ask your grandparents for a favor. Let us also go to Fucheng to play. When we come back, we will study hard.
You will never fall behind on your homework!”
The day before yesterday, he learned that his family was going to play in Fucheng. He begged his grandfather to sue his grandmother, and even made fun of his parents, but it was of no use. They were determined not to let the three brothers put down their homework and go play.
Is it appropriate for the whole family to go and leave the three of them alone? Is this really appropriate?
"Third brother, when it's time for you to leave, you can do whatever you want in Fucheng."
Song Xixi ruthlessly tore off Song Qingbai's poor little hands, and did not forget to pat his head and teach him earnestly: "Refuse to be a loser, starting from today."
Song Qingbai: "..."
The loser can't survive this situation? Why do both of them silence him with these words?
The past cannot go away. Only when he achieves financial independence one day and gives a lot of money to his family like his sisters can he completely get rid of the hat of "losing money" that he has taken the initiative to wear.
When they arrived in Fucheng, the family first went to a restaurant for lunch, and then drove a donkey cart to the house on Wutong Lane.
No one has lived in it for more than half a month, and a thin layer of dust has accumulated in the house. However, the cabbages and radishes in the vegetable garden are growing very well, and each one is large and juicy.
With the strength of many people, everything was cleaned inside and outside in just two minutes. The family went back to their rooms and went to sleep. After waking up and having dinner, they happened to go to the street to enjoy the lanterns and watch the excitement.
Song Xixi couldn't fall asleep after sleeping for less than half an hour. After getting dressed and getting up, she planned to walk around the street to see if she could buy some meat and vegetables to cook for the evening.
Unexpectedly, Ya'er got up earlier and was squatting in the vegetable garden pulling weeds.
Spring has just begun two days ago, and the weather is still cold. Some weeds are not afraid of the cold and are most luxuriant at the intersection of winter and spring.
The vegetable garden, which had not been taken care of for more than half a month, was taken over by these weeds.
"Don't be busy now, just come with me for a walk."
Looking at Ya'er's hands that were red from the cold, Song Xixi stepped forward to stop her: "I think there isn't enough rice at home. Please take me to the nearest rice shop to buy some."
"Okay, wait for me, miss." Ya'er responded quickly, got up and washed the dirt on her hands, changed into clean clothes and shoes before going to the street with Song Xixi.
Today is the Lantern Festival, and all the shops in the streets and alleys are open, with red lanterns hanging on their doors. When it gets dark, the festive atmosphere will come up.
There are many pedestrians walking on the street, including city dwellers and tourists from nearby villages and towns.
There were also many more stalls than usual, selling all kinds of gadgets.
There were also juggling, singing ditties, and even a monkey show in the streets and alleys. In short, many people stopped to admire it. The copper coins scattered on the ground made the performers grin from ear to ear.
Song Xixi never mentioned buying rice, and took Ya'er to enjoy the bustle on the street with great interest. She would also generously give a handful of copper coins when she saw a performance that she liked.
Ya'er was also very happy to see it and gradually forgot about buying rice.
After watching the acrobatic performance, Song Xixi was going to take Ya'er to visit other places.
After walking a few steps, an uncertain voice came from behind: "Ya'er, is that you?"
Song Xixi turned around and saw a young woman holding a four or five-year-old child staring at them.
"Cousin, you took Zhao'er out shopping."
Ya'er smiled and greeted the woman, and introduced Song Xixi by the way: "Girl, this is the cousin-in-law I mentioned to you before."
After hearing this, Song Xixi nodded slightly to Cousin Zou as a greeting.
Cousin Zou also nodded to Song Xixi, led her son over to Ya'er and asked: "Is this your master's girl? Have you signed the marriage contract?"
Just as Ya'er was about to shake her head, Song Xixi interrupted her: "Well, I've signed it, are there any questions?"
Ya'er looked at her in surprise, but wisely did not deny it in front of Cousin Zou.
Cousin Zou frowned and looked very dissatisfied: "Ya'er is not yet an adult. She sold herself without telling me and her cousin in advance. Isn't it unreasonable for you to buy her without our consent? If you sue
If we go to the government, the girl's family may be accused of kidnapping a good girl!"
When Ya'er heard this, she said anxiously: "Cousin, I sold myself to the girl voluntarily, and the girl did not kidnap me!"
Moreover, her cousin and sister-in-law were of the same generation as her, and their kinship relationship was far apart. She did not owe the Zou family anything, and they had no right to interfere with whether she sold herself or not.
As soon as Cousin Zou saw Ya'er's face, she guessed what she was thinking. She scolded her with a straight face: "After all, I am also your cousin. The Zou family has raised you for several years. Have you never cared about Zou in your heart?"
As a family member, do you treat me and your cousin as relatives?"
"No, no, I just, just..." Ya'er was stupid and was accused by Cousin Zou. She didn't know how to refute, and her face turned red and thick-necked with anxiety.
"I haven't noticed your other abilities, but you are the first to be labeled."
Song Xixi took a step forward to protect Ya'er behind her, and talked to the aggressive Cousin Zou: "Ya'er buried Master Zou with you before, and you knew she was in my house at that time. It's been so long since I last saw you, and you care about her situation.