Rebirth in the 1980s: The Evil Aunt Rejects the Cannon Fodder Script

by sasucchi0123

Rebirth in the 1980s: The Evil Aunt Rejects the Cannon Fodder Script

2. Chapter 2

25 - 50

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Chapter 51 Xu Lanhe's Visit

However, the further you go inside, the more different the situation becomes.

Usually, there are few people coming here.

She picked up a cartload of things very quickly and sent it back while there was still time.

I took a short break, drank some water, and gave some guidance to Xu Zhiqing.

She had done a decent job of braiding it, but it was a little loose.

Liu Yunshuang quickly praised her and then told her her own little tricks.

This time when I went out, I went into the mountains and brought a sickle with me.

She thought she would bring back some more willow branches later.

In addition to onions, other side vegetables can also be planted.

Even after the flood, they still have fresh vegetables to eat, which is great.

Things have been going smoothly these past two days and she is full of energy.

There are many willow trees on the mountain, and it is summer, the season when all things grow.

Liu Yunshuang cut a lot of them and tied them up temporarily to use as ropes.

This type of handcart is relatively narrow and can only carry a limited amount of dead branches.

If you gather some willow branches on top, it will be more stable.

As a result, the number of the second trip will be much larger than before.

Liu Yunshuang thought, there is no need to send it back in a hurry, and she can use it tomorrow.

In this way, I won't have to worry about having no firewood to burn in the near future.

I went home happily, but felt the low pressure as soon as I entered the door.

The three children did not come out to greet me, and a bad feeling came over me.

"Zhiqing, Zhili, Zhiyi, are you home?"

As soon as she finished her words, Xu Zhiqing came out holding her sister.

Seeing her, I felt a sense of relief.

"Mom, my dad is here. He's in the main room."

It's getting dark now, he must have just got back from work.

Liu Yunshuang pulled the cart into the yard and didn't even bother to unload it.

Although I know that Xu Lanhe will be fine, I still feel disgusted in my heart.

Just then, the people in the house heard the noise and came out.

"What are you doing here?"

Liu Yunshuang didn't want to pay any attention and spoke in a bad mood.

She walked to the well and motioned to Xu Qingqing to press water for her to wash her hands.

"If I don't come, you will go to heaven."

It seems that you are not in a good mood?

"What does it have to do with you whether I go to heaven or not?

Who do you think you are, and why are you acting like a big shot here?"

Xu Lanhe looked at Liu Yunshuang with a strange face, frowning and a sinister look in his eyes.

"Yunshuang, what happened to you? I feel like you've become a different person."

Nonsense, I've died once, and it can still be the same as before.

"Xu Lao Er, stop talking nonsense.

It is impossible for me to accept everything and work like a slave for your Xu family as before.

My three children still call you Dad, and I don't want to be too disrespectful to you.

We've already divorced. We made it very clear that day that we will never have any contact with each other again.

I won't tell you what your intention is in coming to my house suddenly.

But, there is one thing you need to be clear about.

This is not the place you should be. If you still have any shame, just be a jerk now."

Xu Lanhe was also angry. Old Lady Xu and Xu Lanchun had brainwashed him a lot in the past two days.

"You are really unreasonable. Mom is right. People like you can never teach children well.

I really regret..."

"Stop it~"

Liu Yunshuang quickly reached out and made a gesture to stop him.

"Whether I teach well or not is none of your business.

This is my child, and you don't want him anymore.

In other words, even if I follow you, I may not be able to survive for many days.

Stop pretending to be so high and mighty here, it only makes people feel disgusted."

After saying that, he rolled his eyes.

When Xu Zhiqing heard his words, she quickly hugged Xu Zhiyi and hid behind her mother.

"Am I wrong?
No matter what, he is still my child. My blood runs in his bones."

Xu Lanhe was obviously unhappy too, and he even knew how to refute.

Good, you have become more capable.

"I don't deny this, but don't think too much about it.

It is true that you are the biological father of the three children, and it is you who pressed the fingerprints without them!
There is no doubt about this.

It's written in black and white. Don't try to be related to us anymore. Do you understand?"

Fortunately, I signed the documents and made preparations, otherwise there would be trouble later.

Later, I have to hide these things well.

"you…"

The honest man is not honest now. Xu Lanhe even has an urge to go over and wake Liu Yunshuang up.

"Okay, okay, I can't argue with you.

Since the three children are with you, you just need to raise them well.

Then why don't you go to work? It's been a few days, and the house should be cleaned up by now."

"Is it your business whether I go up or not?

Worry about the things you should worry about, and don't stare at me all day long.

Are you still thinking of letting me go back and use my hard-earned money to support your family?"

It was originally a teasing remark, but Xu Lanhe's guilty look spoke volumes.

Liu Yunshuang sneered, thinking that this group of people was somewhat unreasonable.

I've told you so many times that it doesn't matter, why don't you understand?

"I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, but my work points belong only to me.

If you want to raise the vampire in your family, just keep it by yourself and stop plotting against us."

Xu Lanhe felt so ashamed of what he said, but he was still angry in his heart.

"Even if you don't go to work, you can't dig up all these sweet potatoes!

What a waste! "

Liu Yunshuang just looked at him. Was he planning to take the sweet potatoes in the yard again?

"Also, you guys still eat dumplings and buns, how much money do you have to afford that?

Yunshuang, tell me the truth, did you sell the pair of gold bracelets? "

Hearing this, her eyes were full of vigilance.

"Okay, after all this talk, this is what you were planning?

Xu Lanhe, tell me, who asked you to come?"

They used to be the closest people, and he knew about the dowry.

As for how Xu Lanchun knew about it, it was probably related to him.

"Who gave it to me? I wanted to come here on my own.

You didn't take a penny with you, and you could eat good food, and everything in your house was new, so I naturally thought of it."

His flustered explanation might as well be no explanation at all.

"You also know that I didn't take a penny with me?

"Don't you think about whether your three children will go hungry?
How dare you come and question me?"

"How could you let your child starve when you have a gold bracelet?

Now that it has been sold, there should be quite a bit of money left.

You beat Lan Chun before, and his body is covered with wounds.

Buy her some clothes and apologize.

And Zhiwei, she must be feeling bad because you didn't take her away, so buy her something too."

Liu Yunshuang was stunned, even though she knew Xu Lanchun would miss her bracelet.

But Xu Lanhe actually let her buy things as if it was a matter of course. that she has the words "easy to bully" written on her forehead?

No, even if it is written, Xu Lanhe doesn't recognize it!

"Haha, buying clothes, I'll buy your mother a big stick~
Xu Lanhe, Xu Lanhe, do you have any shame, or how big is your face?
You want to use my money to buy things for the people who hurt my child, do you think I'm as stupid as you?"

"you…"

Xu Lanhe pointed at her, got so angry that he even cursed at her. It was really infuriating.

"Liu Yunshuang, it was mother who beat Zhili. What does it have to do with Lanchun and Zhiwei? Don't confuse them."

"Haha, you think your sister is a good person.

This matter would not have turned out this way if she hadn't interfered.

Xu Lanhe, I used to think that you were a bit cowardly and easily influenced, but I didn't expect that you were also the kind of person who couldn't tell right from wrong.

Why should I buy things for these two shameless people? Are they my granddaughters or great-granddaughters?
This is so funny. Get out of here. If I see you again, I will kick you again. "

As he said this, he glanced meaningfully at his crotch.

"I think you are the shameless one. What's wrong with buying something for Xiaomei and Zhiwei?
Your bracelet is worth a lot of money."

Damn it, Liu Yunshuang couldn't accept it anymore and wanted to go crazy.

"You fucking know that's mine, what does it have to do with you bastards?

Why should I spend money on them? They are your ancestors, not mine. "

As he said that, he threw the gourd ladle in his hand over.

This was bought before and is now used to scoop water.

Xu Lanhe had no time to dodge and was hit directly.

"Liu Yunshuang, you spendthrift woman, it's ok for you to be arrogant and domineering in our house, but now you want to take action.

I have tolerated you for a long time."

"You tolerate me, and I have tolerated you for a long time, you dead coward.

You just know how to bully me and my three children. You even say your mother's fart smells good.

I'm telling you, we have no relationship anymore, don't come to our house and act like a tyrant anymore, get lost~"

As Liu Yunshuang said this, she wanted to pick up something to hit someone.

Why do my hands itch when I see him?

"I can leave, but you give me the money and I'll leave..."

Oh my god, this guy is so clingy?
"Okay, it's just buying clothes, are you sure you want it?"

"Mom~"

Xu Zhiqing pulled her sleeve and shook her head secretly.

Liu Yunshuang patted her hands, and the tension disappeared instantly.

"Zhiqing, take your sister back quickly and lock the door. Don't open it for anyone who comes."

"Mom, what do you want to do?"

"Go quickly~"

The little girl had a bad feeling, but she still went back obediently.

If the two of them really fight, she must take good care of her younger siblings so that her mother doesn't have to worry.

"It would have been better if you had done this earlier. We are still a family."

"Your ancestor's ball, Xu Lanhe, today I will let you know how many eyes the Horse King has."

"What do you want to do?"

Liu Yunshuang sneered, didn't answer him, picked up the hatchet, and walked out.

"Cloud Frost~"

Xu Lanhe was a little flustered and quickly chased after him.

However, she didn't want him to hold her back.

As soon as you reach out your hand, he will swing at you with a hatchet without any mercy.

Xu Laoer was also scared, because he had used such a ruthless move just now.

"Everyone come and see, the Xu family is shameless and wants to squeeze every last bit of value out of us.

Xu Lanchun is a troublemaker who can't get married and makes all kinds of trouble.

Let me buy clothes for her. Everyone come and see what kind of family this is.

Are you going to eat human blood steamed buns~"

She walked and shouted, it was already evening.

After getting home from work and having dinner, there was nothing else to do.

Especially in summer, those who have eaten early have gathered at the door to cool off.

Her shout immediately attracted a lot of people's attention.

These past two days, everyone has been talking about the Xu family.

At this moment, he was even more eager to watch the fun and followed directly, wanting to find out what was going on.

As more and more people came, Xu Lanhe also started to panic. This seemed like they were going to cause trouble!

"Yunshuang, I don't want the money anymore. Take care of yourself and go back quickly."

"I'm going to reply to your mother, Xu Lao Er, if you say another word of nonsense, I will completely destroy you."

In one sentence, the crowd was in an uproar.

The incident of her kicking Xu Lanhe two days ago has been talked about for several days.

A group of people came to Lao Xu's house in a mighty manner.

At this moment, they had finished their meal and were chatting under the big poplar tree at the door.

I was quite surprised to see so many people suddenly.

Old Mrs. Xu stood up immediately and was not at all happy with the leader Liu Yunshuang.

"What do you want to do? Why do you bring all these people here?"

"What are you doing, you shameless old scoundrel, get Xu Lanchun out of here~

You cowards who dare to do things but not take responsibility, come out if you have the guts, the little whore of the old whore, there is not a single good person in the whole family."

In fact, she didn't want to say that.

I always feel that those two words are an insult to women.

However, every time Old Mrs. Xu scolded her or her two daughters, she used those two words.

She is going back now, let her listen to it.

"What are you talking about? Liu Yunshuang, I'm going to tear your mouth apart."

As he said that, he actually pounced over.

She dodged to the left, and the old lady was caught off guard and fell directly into the crowd behind her.

"Hey, Mrs. Xu, what are you doing?"

The people behind her supported her and were not angry.

She turned her head and wanted to sit on the ground and throw a tantrum.

Liu Yunshuang didn't care and kicked the door directly.

"Get out here, Xu Lanchun, you shameless bitch.

You are lazy and never go to the fields, yet you still ask me to buy clothes for you.

I have no relationship with your Xu family anymore, so why should I buy it for you?

You have a face bigger than your butt, wear it, wear it, I'll buy you a shroud?
You coward, get out of here right now..."

If she doesn't come out, Liu Yunshuang won't go in.

You have to say it at the door and tell everyone.

In her previous life, Xu Lanchun had always been well protected.

Although she has never been married, she doesn't have any bad reputation.

Originally, she wanted to leave this place and live her own life.

But this despicable guy insisted on provoking her.

In that case, let the storm come even harder.

"Liu Yunshuang, what do you want to do? How did I offend you?"

Sure enough, she couldn't bear it anymore and ran out.

Behind him, Xu Zhiwei followed.

"Why are you pretending? Wasn't it you who instigated Xu Lanhe to go to my house to ask for money?

I'm just wondering, why should I buy clothes for you? Who the hell are you? Do you think you deserve to wear the clothes I buy for you?"

"You, you are talking nonsense, where did I ask him to go~"

Xu Lanchun stamped her feet, revealing a section of her snow-white neck, with a look of being aggrieved.

(End of this chapter) "If you didn't ask him to go, then who asked him to go?

You asked me to buy something for you for no reason, and if I don't you ask for money.

He also said that you were covered in wounds. Did you take off your clothes to show him? "

"Liu Yunshuang, are you going to humiliate me like this?"

"What's the big deal about it? You've done more blatant things.

Otherwise, where did Xu Zhiwei come from? "

Hearing this, the heroine behind him suddenly raised her head, with an indescribable cruelty in her eyes.

Now, she has also given it her all.

This mother and daughter will never let her go.

It's better to put everything out in the open so that no one can have an easy time.

It's not possible that just because she has the halo of the heroine, they, the ordinary people, have to follow suit to make up the numbers. Why?

"What nonsense are you talking about? Zhiwei is obviously our child."

Xu Lanhe was also panicked. This was not the first time she had talked about this matter.

Before, Old Mrs. Xu was furious about this matter.

"What the hell? Is it your child?"

Liu Yunshuang looked at him in shock, as if she didn't recognize him.

Xu Laoer just felt that she was still angry and didn't want to talk about it with him.

I became fearless.

"Yes, Zhiwei is my child, my biological daughter."

"Pah~"

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Yunshuang slapped him in the face.

Everyone was caught off guard and had no idea what was happening.

"You are crazy, why did you hit my second brother?"

Xu Lanchun went straight over and protected the person behind him.

Looking up at her, she seemed to be about to cry but couldn't, which made her very adorable.

"The one I beat was the shameless one.

Xu Laoer, oh Xu Laoer, you have deceived me so much!

You always say that I have a bad background and that marrying you is a blessing, and you ask me to be tolerant in everything.

Until today, I didn't realize how ambitious you were."

Her voice was so loud that the people around her were confused. What was going on?
Liu Yunshuang also wiped away her tears and gritted her teeth.

"There is not a single good person in your family, no wonder you want to give Xu Lanchun's baby to me.

No wonder my child works hard every day and still gets beaten.

No wonder you were so happy about the divorce, it turns out you wanted me to make room for you!"

What the hell, that's too much information.

"What the hell are you talking about?"

Old Mrs. Xu really didn't understand and retorted subconsciously.

"What the hell are you talking about? I gave birth to Zhiqing a month ago, and Aunt Li, my mom, and the third aunt in our backyard were all there.

Xu Zhiwei was brought to me a month later. If you hadn't forced me, would I have recognized her?"

"You fart, when did I ever do that?"

Old Mrs. Xu seemed a little unconfident, her eyes were evasive and her voice was loud, as if she was deliberately hiding something.

"You're not even 70 or 80 yet, how can your memory be so bad?
When I gave birth to my child, many people came to see my happy event.

After so many years, do you think that if people don't talk about it in front of you, no one will mention those dirty things?
But I never expected that Xu Zhiwei was actually the child of Xu Laoer.

Even rabbits don't eat grass near their burrows. You two, brother and sister, are really disgusting."

After saying this, she was also extremely angry.

The people around suddenly realized what had happened and were in an uproar.

"This Xu Zhiwei is Xu Laoer's child, he said so himself.

This is Xu Lanchun's son again. Oh, how embarrassing! "

"Yeah, no wonder Old Lady Xu keeps calling her a little whore. Who knows if it's because the top beam is not straight that the bottom beams are crooked."

"Of course not. It's hard to guarantee. She herself is not innocent either. She is just getting old~"

…

For a time, there were many different opinions.

Xu Lanhe became anxious and quickly waved his hands to explain to everyone.

"No, no, Zhiwei is Yunshuang and I's child. She has nothing to do with Lanchun."

"Look, this honest man is actually not honest. What a joke!"

"Yes, I was deceived by Xu Laoer before."

…

Xu Lanchun also became anxious and forced out a tear.

"Don't listen to her nonsense. He's my second brother. We are siblings. How is that possible?"

Liu Yunshuang naturally didn't give her a chance to explain, and shouted at the top of her lungs: "You still know that's your second brother!

When you were happy, why didn't you think of you being brother and sister?

Don't you know that if close relatives give birth to a child, the child may not be good? "

My goodness! Everyone was stunned by this shout.

Even Xu Zhiwei felt unwell.

People with the same surname cannot be married within the five degrees of mourning.

This is the unwritten rule of this era.

"System, am I really the daughter of Xu Lanchun and Xu Lanhe?"

"I'm sorry, host, this happened before I chose you, I'm not sure.

But before, Xu Lanchun once said that you were her child with a city dweller, so I don't think that's necessarily false."

"You are talking nonsense. There is nothing wrong between us. How can you confuse right and wrong here?"

Xu Lanchun was already furious. What happened today happened too suddenly.

Of course she couldn't admit it, otherwise it would be the end.

"Xu Lao Er admitted it himself, Xu Zhiwei also crawled out of your stomach, how do you explain this?"

"I?"

Xu Lanchun was stunned by the question. How could she know what Xu Lanhe was thinking just now? He was actually talking nonsense with his eyes open.

"I don't want to live anymore, you are slandering me like this~"

"My girl, don't dare..."

Old Mrs. Xu was now also feeling puzzled, and hurried over to hold her back.

"Mom, just let me die, what's the big deal?"

"Then you should die. Don't just talk and don't do anything. Don't let anyone stop you. Give her a chance to die to prove her point."

Liu Yunshuang enjoyed watching the fun and added loudly when the old lady was about to curse.

"Humph, you're just saying this because you think people will stop you! You're
so hypocritical, so disgusting.

If you have the guts, just go for it. No one can fail to see your little tricks. "

After saying that, he rolled his eyes at her.

"I just didn't, Liu Yunshuang, what do you want?"

At this moment, she already regretted very much why she let Xu Lanhe find her.

"If you die, I will believe you, and everyone will believe you too.

You want to let it go after just a few innocuous remarks like this? The public has sharp eyes, don't treat them like fools."

After she said that, everyone really became interested.

Everyone wanted to know what was going on, and now everyone's eyes were on Xu Lanchun.

She was in a dilemma and didn't know what to do for a moment.

"Humph, I knew it was just a show.

No wonder you would rather be an old maid than get married, and no wonder every time someone proposes marriage to you, Xu Lanhe always belittles that person as nothing."

(End of this chapter) Liu Yunshuang no longer had the aggressiveness she had just now, and now she looked at him with a hint of sarcasm in her expression.

It was as if I had been deceived for a long time and finally realized it.

Xu Lanchun naturally didn't want to die, so if someone else tried to pull her away, it would naturally be impossible to prove it.

"You, you spread rumors. You are holding a grudge after your divorce and want to drag my second brother and me into this."

She was now stretching out her fingers and shouting at the top of her lungs, no longer as weak as before.

Liu Yunshuang curled the corners of her lips. Can't pretend anymore?

After today, Xu Lanchun's true face will be known to everyone.

"I have already left your house. If you hadn't been thinking about him so much and asked him to go to my house to ask for money to buy clothes for you and your daughter, would I have come over?

Why don't I come here on normal days?
The public has sharp eyes, so how can you confuse right and wrong here?"

Her words were so powerful that the crowd around them remembered that Xu Lanhe had just run away from the Liu family.

Liu Yunshuang started shouting as soon as she went out, and that's why everyone followed her over.

"You guys are really going too far. Bullying orphans and widows is so shameful..."

"That's right, what kind of a family is this, ugh..."

"Old Xu family, let's not have any contact with each other anymore, tsk tsk ..."

The people around me were talking to each other.

They didn't expect the wind direction to change like this.

We all live in the village. If this ugly accusation gets out, how will we survive?

Forget about the adults, there are also the grandchildren.

"Second brother, little sister, how could you do such a thing? It's really embarrassing."

Xu Lanjiang also came out, with a look of disappointment on his face.

"Brother, don't you believe me either?"

Xu Lanchun had a hurt expression on his face and he held his chest tightly, feeling extremely sad.

"How can I believe you? The second brother admitted it himself."

Yes, about Xu Zhiwei's life experience.

Others might be guessing, but everyone in the Xu family knew that she came out of Xu Lanchun's belly.

Now, Xu Lanhe's words have come out.

No matter how you explain it, it seems pale.

"Brother, my little sister and I are truly innocent, eh~"

Xu Lanhe wanted to explain, but didn't know what to say, so he squatted down again in his signature style.

Look, this is the image of this honest man.

We have to let the Xu family have a taste of their own medicine. We can't just let her be the only one to be cheated!

"I haven't settled accounts with you yet. It's so embarrassing."

Xu Lanjiang snorted coldly, also feeling very troubled by the mess in front of him.

"System: What should we do now? Why did it become like this?"

"There's nothing we can do. Liu Yunshuang has spoken out, in front of so many people. You can't keep your secret any longer."

"Liu Yunshuang, does she really hate me?"

As he spoke, he clenched his fists tightly and looked at her with resentment.

Liu Yunshuang was a little speechless. The heroine was just like that. Did this count as a feud?
"Xu Lanhe, Xu Lanchun, Xu Zhiwei, you guys instigated me to go to my house to ask for money today. I don't care if you will let it go or not.

But remember one thing, it was you who took the initiative to provoke me.

Besides, I also know who you are. If anything happens in our family, you will be the first one to be suspected.

Everyone is watching today, and they all testify for me."

Liu Yunshuang's excitement was also a warning.

Xu Zhiwei must be hating her now.

She has the aura of the heroine. If she attacks them, it will be fatal.

Especially since she has been busy lately and has to go out.

How could three children at home possibly defeat these shameless people?

"Yunshuang, stop making trouble, let's just leave it at that for today.

I promise you that I will keep an eye on Lao Er and prevent him from harassing you."

Xu Lanjiang has always had the awareness of being the head of the family.

Especially after Old Man Xu passed away, the second son was incompetent and unable to get up.

The third child has been going to school all the time, and always wants to go to the city to work as a worker.

This family is supported by him.

As for Old Mrs. Xu, she is just a bully at home.

It's a light-key moment, and I dare not even fart, just like now.

"Okay, since you said so, I'll give you this face.

Take good care of these kids at home and don't cause me any trouble.

Next time, I won't be polite either."

Xu Lanjiang really believed that Liu Yunshuang had caused a big fuss last time. If she really went to the commune, they would be the ones to be embarrassed.

However, the matters of my second brother and younger sister are the most important now.

If it is not handled properly, there will be problems with the marriage proposals of the younger generations later on.

"Okay, then you should go back quickly, and everyone else should go home.

You two, follow me in~"

He shouted, and everyone in Lao Xu's family went back and closed the door.

"Yunshuang, don't be angry, let's go back too."

"Okay~"

She followed the rest of the people back. It was already dark, but everyone was still filled with righteous indignation.

Liu Yunshuang also started to curse, acting like she was being bullied and deceived.

Finally she got home and was left alone.

"Zhiqing, open the door quickly, mom is back~"

Hearing her voice, the three children acted quickly.

The eldest opened the door, and the second and third children looked out through the window.

"It's mom who's back. It's really mom who's back."

"Mom~"

Xu Zhiqing opened the door and threw herself into her arms.

"Mom, are you okay?"

The little girl started to cry. It was probably because the noise over there was quite loud and she might have heard it here too.

Or maybe he was scared by the way she held the knife when she left.

"It's okay, let's go inside."

"Hmm~"

The mother and daughter came into the house. Liu Yunshuang sat on the head of the kang, and the other two children also gathered around.

"Mom, did my dad and the others give you any trouble?"

"Yes, I just want our family's money~

Children, your father only has your aunt and your grandmother in his heart.

Next time you see him, don't let him in, understand?"

"Well, I don't like him. Last time my grandma beat me, he was watching right in front of me.

My grandma scolded him and he didn't dare to say a word. I won't let him come to our place anymore."

Look, it has come to this point, which shows how excessive he is.

Xu Lanhe really deserved it. He was protecting Xu Lanchun and her daughter so much now, and really expected Xu Zhiwei to take care of him in his old age. It was simply a foolish dream.

"Good boy, it's all right if you know it.

Besides, they are thinking about the food in our house.

If I'm not at home, you have to keep an eye on me."

She thought that robbery was unlikely, but stealing was not certain.

"Mom, don't worry, we won't let them take it away~"

"Yes, no one is allowed to touch our things." Chapter 30 A Little Wolf-Hound

The two big ones looked like puppies guarding their food.

Puppy?
Liu Yunshuang's eyes lit up. She could raise a puppy!

Dogs have a keen sense of smell, and if someone comes to your house, they can call the police immediately.

With the shout of "Woof woof woof", the people in the house will know.

However, these days, not many people keep dogs.

Most people only eat until they are 70% to 80% full.

If you raise another animal, you will be competing for food.

Maybe she could go to the black market and ask.

Under normal circumstances, if they want a dog, they just go and see which family has given birth to a puppy, and then go and pick one up. They don't have to pay anything.

In the Red Star Production Team, no family kept a dog.

So, I can only spend some money.

Fortunately, she still has some savings, so it's not a problem.

After making up her mind, she quickly went to wash up and urged the two children to go to bed.

Tomorrow, I have to get up early and go to the county town.

It's just the right time to buy everything needed for the home, and if I don't have anything else to do later, I won't go out.

There is still a lot of work to be done at home. Don't delay if the problem can be solved at one time.

After giving everyone a thorough explanation, he fell asleep contentedly.

The next morning, Liu Yunshuang got up early again.

She was going to the county town and had to leave early.

Besides, it was still dark and no one was on the avenue.

It was still a bit chilly on the road.

She was walking on the main road, so if she didn't pull to the side, there would be no dew.

When we arrived at the county town, we headed straight to the black market.

It's already dawn and there are still a lot of people.

As soon as she came in, someone noticed her.

Liu Yunshuang also discovered it, and it seemed to be the man from last time.

He didn't dare to say anything and just went to the side.

Sure enough, the man followed immediately.

"Big sister, you look so familiar, what good stuff do you have today?"

When they say that he looks familiar, they actually recognize him, but he just won't say it out loud.

"Brother, this is what I am doing. I came here today to buy something."

"Buying things?

That's fine, big sister, what do you want? See if I know anything about it."

To put it bluntly, informants like them are middlemen and rely entirely on their mouths.

"I want a puppy, preferably a full-term one."

"Dog? Why do you keep a dog?"

He could also see that these people came from the village, and wasting food on raising dogs was basically impossible.

"Yes, I want to get a dog. Brother, if you know one, take me to see it."

Seeing that the other party didn't say anything, he didn't dare to continue asking.

"Sister, you have finally found the right person, I happen to know someone like that.

Let's go and have a look together."

"Okay, thank you~"

Liu Yunshuang didn't expect that it would be so easy to find.

It seems that this "black market" really has everything.

The two men continued to take many turns and finally stopped in front of a blue brick and tile house.

She would wait for someone to knock on the door before going in.

"There are many people coming to see the dogs today. If you like any of them, just go for it."

As the leading old man spoke, he turned around and glanced at Liu Yunshuang.

She didn't say anything, but lowered her head. She always had to look at the dog first.

After walking a few more steps, I finally reached the doghouse.

"Look, this is a local little stupid dog, and it just came full-term today.

Look, how energetic he is."

As the old man spoke, he carried out two more and showed them to them.

The puppy was obviously not awake yet, so he immediately went back to find the big dog.

"How much is this dog?"

"It's originally one dollar and fifty cents. If you really want it, I won't say anything to you. Just give me one dollar."

One dollar is not expensive and Liu Yunshuang can accept it.

"Old Wu, they are guarding the house, please give one of your wolfhounds to me."

A sudden voice sounded and she turned back subconsciously.

"Mr. Qiao, why are you here?"

Seeing that Liu Yunshuang still remembered him, Qiao Yiqi nodded.

"Doing business~"

She didn't ask any more questions because he was doing big things.

If that's the case, then it should be something she can't ask about.

Besides, she was excited just now, and under normal circumstances, she shouldn't even say the name.

Old Wu didn't think so and immediately put on a smile.

"So you are Mr. Qiao's friend. Come on, I have a litter of wolfhounds here.

It's only five days away from full-term. There's no problem at all if you take it home and raise it."

As he said this, he urged them to go over.

When Liu Yunshuang passed by Qiao Yiqi, she nodded as a token of gratitude.

They weren't very familiar with each other, but the other person still helped her out, so she should be grateful.

This litter of little wolfpuppies is indeed different. They look much more powerful.

When this thing grows up, it's something extraordinary.

Guarding the house, no problem at all.

Moreover, it looks intimidating, I really found a treasure today.

"Girl, I'll get you a cage, you can put it in there, and it won't get in the way when you do anything.

However, this wolfhound is different from a local dog. This one is three yuan."

"Okay, sir, no problem."

As he said that, he took it out of his pocket and handed it to him.

"Okay, wait, I'll pack it for you."

Old Wu also had a big smile on his face. It turned out that everyone Qiao Yiqi knew was very happy.

It looks like it's woven with horsetail grass and is basically disposable.

After a day or two, the grass will dry up and become unusable.

I think it should be given to everyone who buys a dog.

It's sparse on top, with some openings for breathing.

Liu Yunshuang was very happy and hurried to the supply and marketing cooperative, where there were not many people.

She had to hurry up, otherwise if the puppy made a fuss she wouldn't be able to buy anything.

I looked at it several times out of concern, but the little guy was actually sleeping the whole time.

She went and bought two porcelain bowls, the kind that could hold stews.

I bought five more steel spoons. Zhiyi also wants to learn to eat by herself, and this one is just right for her.

In addition, I bought a shovel, a colander, and two small jars. I had already bought two last time.

Just wait until you get back to buy soy sauce, vinegar and other things in town.

Otherwise it's inconvenient to carry it since it's so far away.

I also bought a kerosene lamp and some kerosene.

It's not acceptable to have no light at home at night.

After thinking it over, she also bought a flashlight, which cost four dollars and fifty cents, which was quite expensive.

I'm just afraid something might happen at night, so this would be more convenient.

I don't usually open it, so I guess it can be used for a while.

I also bought five towels, a bottle of vanishing cream, and a toothbrush for each person, and a large tube of toothpaste so that everyone could use it together.

She hasn't brushed her teeth recently and she feels uncomfortable.

Even if I keep rinsing my mouth, it still doesn't seem clean.

After buying these, I went to the cloth counter.

The clothes they wore were all patched up and had been worn for several years.

(End of this chapter) Chapter 31 Shopping at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative

Last time, Mr. Qiao gave me a lot of cloth coupons.

Liu Yunshuang made up her mind to buy all the cloth and go back to make clothes for her children.

What if Xu Lanchun and others are still planning to steal things from their house?

It would be better to just wear them on yourself and enjoy it.

Moreover, after the flood, the weather suddenly turned cold.

It is better to prepare autumn clothes in advance to avoid catching a cold.

If he catches a cold again, it will be troublesome. In his previous life, Xu Zhiqing became like that because of a fever.

She must learn from this and never make the same mistake again.

Nowadays, the most common colors of cloth are black, blue and gray.

There aren't many fresh ones, but there are a few pieces of floral fabrics that look quite fresh.

"Comrade, can I see that floral fabric?"

The salesperson glanced her up and down and didn't want to pay any attention to her.

But there was no one around now, so I just lazily replied, "Which one?"

"The one with the little light green flowers."

Liu Yunshuang repeated it very accurately, saying that the sales clerks at that time were all public servants.

The attitude is quite bad, there is nothing I can do but endure it.

The salesperson brought the cloth she mentioned over and said, "This is 40 cents a foot, take a look."

The implication is that if you're not going to buy it, don't waste her time.

This is cotton, and it feels very comfortable.

The white background with small light green flowers looks fresh and refreshing, and very beautiful.

"Okay, then give me three feet!"

When he heard that she was really going to buy it, the man looked at her meaningfully.

Although his attitude was not very good, he still took a ruler and cut the cloth for her.

Liu Yunshuang was very cautious as supplies were limited.

The products from the supply and marketing cooperatives are never hard to sell, and this is not an isolated case.

Basically, all the salesmen in the supply and marketing cooperatives feel superior to others.

"Comrade, I also want to see the navy blue cotton cloth and the dark blue cloth."

She was very polite and the other person's attitude became much better. Another person came and showed it to her.

The solid-colored one that Liu Yunshuang ordered later is 30 cents per foot, which is a little cheaper than the floral one.

I asked for ten feet of black blue cloth, which has a blended feel and feels smooth.

I also asked for eight feet of navy blue cotton cloth, and three meters of striped cloth for curtains.

This kind of thing is calculated by meter, 50 cents per meter. It is relatively rough and not suitable for making clothes.

But some people buy it to make outer coveralls because it is cheap.

There are not even curtains in Liu Yunshuang's house. She feels insecure when she sleeps at night.

Since you're here this time, let's make arrangements together.

Then, I bought another pound of black thread and one pound of white thread.

At this time, the threads are all weighed by kilogram.

It's rolled up and looks like a twist, and you need to go home and roll it into a ball yourself.

If she needed to make clothes again, she would buy more to save the trouble of running back and forth.

Then I went to buy a few needles, one in different sizes, and a thimble, all of which are needed for daily life at home.

After buying that, I went to buy half a pound of brown sugar, two bottles of canned fruit, a pound of biscuits, and a pound of glutinous rice noodles.

I guess my own children have never eaten it, so it's time to improve it.

Just as they were getting ready to leave, they noticed a large lacquered teacup next to them.

Buy one and you don't need a bowl to drink water.

Buy three of the medium size ones and one of the small size.

They use the bigger one, while Zhiyi uses the smaller one.

This trip was quite rewarding.

The puppy hummed occasionally, probably because it was hungry.

Old Wu said that we still need to pay attention to this little puppy, and feed it corn porridge for a few days, and then feed it other food when it is full-term.

But there is no cornmeal at home.

When I go back, I will pass by the grain station and buy five kilograms directly.

It was another fruitful day, and Liu Yunshuang couldn't help humming a little tune.

It's getting late now. She didn't bring any food when she went out, so she's a little hungry.

However, she didn't dare eat out.

Now is different from later times. Not only do you need money, you also need tickets, which is not cost-effective.

If you walk faster, you can still make it in time for lunch when you get home.

She finally arrived at the Red Star Production Team and rested several times along the way.

It is very tiring to carry so many things, but fortunately I am still young.

From a distance, I saw Zhiqing and Zhiyi squatting at the door.

Liu Yunshuang's heart beat faster and she quickly ran home.

Their house is surrounded by farmland, and there is a large area at the door.

The area is now overgrown with weeds, and she didn't bother to clean it up after she came over.

"Zhiqing, Zhiyi..."

Hearing the shouting, the two little girls quickly turned around to look.

"Mom, are you back?"

Xu Zhiqing quickly pulled her sister forward, holding a small basket in her hands.

"Zhiqing, why did you come out? What happened?"

She was too nervous, and Xu Zhiqing understood it instantly.

"Mom, it's okay. I saw a lot of purslane (the local name for purslane) at the door, so I brought Zhiyi out to pick some.

We didn't go far, we are right here, look, how tender it is?"

As she spoke, the eldest daughter handed over the small basket as if presenting a treasure.

"I'm glad you're okay, I thought they were here to cause trouble again.

Let's go home first."

"good."

Xu Zhiqing knew that her mother was worried about them, and she was very happy.

After returning home, he was even more sensible and got her some water to wash her hands.

After getting up early, she had filled up the water tank outside. Now it was warm and convenient to use for washing hands.

"Mom, what are you yelling about?"

It was Xu Zhili who first noticed something was wrong and quickly asked her.

"I almost forgot. I found a puppy on the roadside today and brought it back."

She didn't tell the truth. How could things bought on the black market be seen in public?

It would be better to say that she picked it up. Even if someone with ulterior motives suspects her, there is no evidence to prove what happened to her.

"puppy?"

Obviously, all three siblings were interested.

Liu Yunshuang opened the lid of the straw cage and put the puppy on the ground.

Maybe because he was shy, the little guy was actually trembling a little.

"Oh my god, it's a puppy. It's so cute."

"Hey, Zhili, don't touch it. Let it get familiar with it for a while."

"Okay, I won't touch it. I'll just play here for a while~"

While the three children are here, they are admiring the puppy.

Liu Yunshuang went to the backyard and took out a corner of the broken clay jar.

After washing it clean, I put some spiritual spring water into it.

"Let it drink some water~"

The little puppy was really smart. When you put the water near its mouth, it licked it and drank it.

She quickly got up and went to the kitchen. Xu Zhiqing had already prepared the meal, which was sweet potato and rice porridge.

(End of this chapter) Food for Three Children There was a lot of soup, so I took some out and added a little cornmeal to mix it and feed it to the puppy.

However, without anything to hold it, the broken bottom of the jar would also be in danger.

I made up my mind and took out a bowl from my house.

This puppy is also a member of the family. It will help maintain the safety of the family in the future. So just give it to me.

"Okay, stop playing, clean up and eat."

"Hey~"

Although the children were still in high spirits, they were very obedient.

Xu Zhiqing went to serve the rice, while Xu Zhili went to wash his hands, not forgetting to wash his sister too.

Liu Yunshuang felt very comforted when she saw this.

My son is becoming more and more sensible, and he will learn from his older sister to take care of his younger sister.

Everyone has made progress, and this is the best result.

She carried the puppy into the main room. The little guy was also hungry and licked the corn paste in the bowl.

It's too small and needs to be pressed down a bit by the bowl.

Fortunately, it wasn't too much and it didn't spill.

"Mom, you got up so early today, you must be very tired."

As Xu Zhiqing spoke, she picked up a piece of grasshopper vegetables with chopsticks and gave them to her. She had blanched them and then made a cold dish. It was refreshing and delicious.

"It's okay. You've worked hard at home."

This is true. The truckload of firewood yesterday was also unloaded by my eldest daughter.

And those willow branches are neatly placed under the windows.

Also, I have to cook two meals.

If it weren't for her, Liu Yunshuang wouldn't be so free.

"Mom, I'm not tired. This is what I should do."

"Mom, sis, my butt doesn't hurt anymore, I can help with the work tomorrow."

Xu Zhili was not to be outdone. In the past two days, his buttocks had indeed felt much better.

It's all scabby. It looks scary, but it will be healed once it falls off.

Children's wounds heal very well, and the fact that she gives them some spiritual spring water every day may have something to do with it.

"Okay, then get well soon while I'm not home.

You have to help your elder sister look after Zhiyi, understand?"

"I know."

After the few people had their meal, Liu Yunshuang began to show off what she had bought.

The three children were all shocked, thinking she had made a fortune.

"Okay, stop looking, each of you has one biscuit and two glutinous rice sticks.

Since Zhiyi has teeth problems, she replaced the glutinous rice sticks with biscuits.

Everyone eats their own food, and no one is allowed to snatch it."

Even though they had just eaten, how could the three children resist the temptation of delicious food?

They were all eating it in small bites, as if it were some rare treasure.

"Mom, these cookies are delicious.

No wonder my aunt used to ask my grandma to give her money to buy this."

This was the first time Xu Zhiqing mentioned that person in front of her.

Seeing her calm expression, it seemed that she didn't have any bad memories.

"Sister, did they give you food?"

"No, they ate right in front of me while I worked.

If I take a look at it, my grandma will say that I am so greedy.

If he is unhappy, he will resort to violence.

Later, I stopped watching it."

The little girl spoke so calmly, as if it was someone else's business. She was only ten years old!

"I have eaten it before. Once, Xu Zhiwei was eating it and saw me coming over, so she gave me half of it.

Later, her sister-in-law saw her and took her back into the house.

She even asked me why I stole her cookies."

Liu Yunshuang had tears in her eyes. Damn it, how could they bully others like this.

"Then why didn't you tell Mom?"

"My grandma won't let us talk about it. If we talk about it, she won't let us eat."

"This old lady Xu is really lacking in virtue.

Don't worry, our family will be fine from now on.

Let's make more money and eat big cookies every day."

"Hmm~"

The two older ones had starry eyes and looked at her with great admiration.

After eating, she asked her daughter to bring a medium-sized jar outside into the house.

Cornmeal and some food should be placed here.

Before that, I allocated a few kilograms of rice and placed them in the kang cabinet.

Just put them all in the tank.

I still need to add a few locks to my house, and I happen to have some industrial coupons.

If that doesn't work, go to the supply and marketing cooperative in town.

At noon, everyone goes to sleep.

Liu Yunshuang did not rest. When the shade came, she sat under the window and weaved the bottom of a basket.

Xu Zhiqing also took out the two she had made up before, and together with the one she had made up before, there were a total of three.

"Mom, are these two also growing vegetables?"

"Yes, in a couple of days, when the vegetables on our ground have grown up, we will transplant some of them here.

In addition, we will go to the next big market in Qingyang Town to buy some green onions."

Now, the leafy vegetables on the ground have grown out and have several petals, most of which are two small buds.

She felt that if she watered it with more spiritual spring water, it would grow very fast.

It seems that she has to do this job herself.

Xu Zhiqing also worked with her. Her skills had improved a lot and she could now weave some pretty good basket bases.

The mother and daughter were talking and laughing, their voices were not loud, but it was very warm.

Xu Zhili also came over and stood beside them, talking to them.

Xu Zhiyi was still sleeping, so no one dared to make too much noise.

It seems like I have never been in such close contact with several children. This must be the so-called warm time.

Liu Yunshuang suddenly felt very content, and even the unpleasantness of Xu Lanhe coming to cause trouble last night disappeared.

In one afternoon, she weaved two and Xu Zhiqing weaved one.

If you have back pain, get up and move around.

The eldest daughter was not idle. She led her younger siblings to continue picking grasshoppers at the door. There was still a large patch of them.

She went into the house and took out the curtain fabric she bought today.

The edges are all raw, so you need to sew around them yourself.

There is no sewing machine at home, so I can only do the work by hand.

After getting ready, I realized that the line had not been wound yet.

He took out another bundle of black thread, unscrewed the rope, and then stretched it with his feet.

Once you find the end of the thread, you start winding it into a ball, circle after circle.

Others like to take something, put it in the middle, and wrap the thread directly on it.

Liu Yunshuang only needs to prepare one color to weave a bundle, so it is not troublesome. She can just get a ball of yarn.

The children worked very quickly and she came back just when she had finished half of the bundle of thread.

Xu Zhiqing took the thread from her feet and stretched it with her hands, and the two of them worked together, loosening and stretching the thread, and the ball of thread became bigger and bigger.

"Mom, I seemed to see my Third Uncle and Xu Zhiwei just now."

"Where?"

Liu Yunshuang did not dare to be careless. It was possible that this group of people would come and cause trouble again.

"They were in a hurry, and seemed to have taken shovels and headed up the mountain."

"Yes, it looks like it's heading up the mountain." comes to visit. Why did you go up the mountain for no reason?

And, he still followed Xu Lanhai.

This thing cannot be lifted on the shoulders or carried on the hands.

Liu Yunshuang always felt something was weird but she didn't think much about it. As long as it wasn't a plot against them, it was fine.

"Next time you see someone over there, get out of the way. Got it?"

"Mom, we all know that we will come back if we see it today."

"Um."

She was still very happy with the reactions of her three children.

Staying away from uncertainties can always help you avoid some risks.

They have money now, and their lives are getting back on track little by little.

There are just fewer tickets, but if you go to the black market, you can buy a lot of things you want.

"By the way, what's the name of our puppy?"

Liu Yunshuang did not make the decision herself, but asked a few children.

This kind of respect was something they had never encountered before, and they felt instantly superior.

"Mom, why don't you just call me Xu Lao Er?"

Xu Zhili's face was full of indignation, which showed how much he hated his biological father.

"Zhili, this won't work.

Even though Xu Laoer is annoying, there is no doubt that he is your father.

As for your grandma and your aunt, there is no way to change this even if you don't want to.

You still have to call people, this is your upbringing, understand?"

"Mom, I know. If it comes to the point where we have to talk, I won't embarrass them."

Xu Zhiqing was the first to express her opinion, and then she looked at Xu Zhili.

"Anyway, I don't want to talk to him."

"If you don't want to, don't say it, but you still have to have what you need.

After all, if a dog bites you, can you bite it back? "

Liu Yunshuang didn't force it. He was only eight years old and didn't know so many social ways.

Like is like, hate is hate.

However, she had to teach these things.

Especially in rural areas, the blood ties and filial piety to elders are things that cannot be crossed.

"Brother, just listen to mom. We can't be impolite!"

Xu Zhiqing also came over to help, saying that his son was indeed a little impatient.

"What's that called?"

"Or maybe just call him Da Huang. I remember the dog in Erni's family was named Da Huang."

"Oh no, that rhubarb was eaten by someone after only a few days of growth.

How about we call it Da Zhuang, because it means strong and solid. "

Liu Yunshuang also put forward her own idea. The two older ones thought it was a good idea, and the little Zhiyi didn't know how to object.

"Okay, then let's call him Da Zhuang, Xu Da Zhuang."

In fact, he wanted to call Xu Lanzhuang, but he was afraid of what his mother would say, so he gave up.

The puppy's name was decided. At night, I took a basket bottom and spread an old piece of Liu Yunshuang's clothes on it. This became its temporary nest.

He is still too young, so he is placed on the kang when he sleeps, together with them.

Early the next morning, Liu Yunshuang went up the mountain to collect firewood, as there was not much at home.

It would take at least a month to prepare, so Xu Zhiqing insisted on going along.

Xu Zhili also promised to take good care of his sister and Dazhuang, so she didn't say much.

With a little helper, things can be faster.

She also went to the third aunt's house in the backyard to borrow a bundle of ropes.

This way, a lot more can be put in each trip.

The mother and daughter just picked up dead branches, or those half-fallen branches, and chopped them a few times with a hatchet.

The main purpose is to save time. Those thicker ones can be cut slowly later, so there is no need to rush.

The two of them went out early and came back late, and after two days, there was a lot of firewood in the house.

In addition, whenever we come across willow branches, we will cut some back.

On the third day, I went to pick up the trash twice in the morning.

In the afternoon, I mainly cut down a few straight small tree trunks as thick as wrists.

In the past two days, Xu Zhili has recovered well and his movements are much more natural than before.

Moreover, I will help with some housework.

His words showed his sympathy for her and her sister.

Liu Yunshuang quickly sent the cart back to Chen Chu'e's home before it got dark.

I've borrowed it for so many days, and I feel embarrassed about it, but the other party hasn't asked me to return it.

I originally wanted to get something, but the current situation at home would look like the family couldn't even afford to eat, from an outsider's perspective.

Besides, with Chen Chu'e's personality, she would definitely not want it.

Anyway, there are still many days to come, so this moment doesn't matter.

When I get home, I quickly cook and eat.

Because Da Zhuang wanted to eat corn porridge, and it was simpler to make, she made a little more.

Just everyone can eat together.

The children did not object. Since there were not many vegetables at home, they just made a plate of cold grasshoppers they had picked.

She even burned some soybean oil and choked on it.

After adding salt, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar, the taste is naturally much better.

"Hey, it's time to eat!"

Liu Yunshuang never thought that Du Ruohong would come here.

In her previous life, she had wanted to take advantage of Xu Zhiwei's favor and build a career in her hometown.

However, Zhicheng is lukewarm towards the heroine.

Du Ruohong was not involved. After Xu Lanjiang passed away, she was brought to the city.

"Yunshuang, why did you pick up so much firewood?

You mothers, how long will this take and you didn't even say hello to me."

Naturally, she had no good feelings towards the people from the Xu family.

"What brings you here today?"

She didn't chase him away because of Xu Zhinian's consideration.

"Yunshuang, my sister-in-law is feeling miserable, and you know that the old lady is not a human being, she is sarcastic and mean.

I have two daughters under her care, and I can't help you when you quarrel."

What he said was really heartfelt. Du Ruohong is just that kind of person. She says one thing to one person and another thing to another person.

However, everything is still self-centered.

To put it bluntly, it's selfish.

But it's understandable.

"Well, I know. Is that why you came here today to tell me this?"

Liu Yunshuang felt that it was unlikely, so she went straight to the point and there was no need to talk nonsense.

"Hey, Yunshuang, it was the old lady who asked me to come.

She asked me to tell you that she is going to arrange a blind date for Xu Lanchun.

Besides, there really was nothing between Xu Lanhe and her.

Those words were all made up by him."

"There's no need to tell me this, I'm not interested.

Go back and tell the old lady that we will never have any contact until we die. Even if she is in the coffin, I will not go over to burn paper for her."

Isn't this just to clarify something?

But once a rumor is spread, it is difficult to stop it.

Those two people deserved it and should be locked up.

"I also told you to do whatever you want and just live your own life, but you didn't listen.

Yunshuang, please don't be angry…"

(End of this chapter) After saying this, she looked at her cautiously.

Liu Yunshuang smiled without any emotion.

"What's there to be angry about, sister-in-law, you are joking.

I don't want to care about what happened between Xu Lanhe and Xu Lanchun.

I have already divorced him, so even if they have another child, it has nothing to do with me!"

When she said this, it still gave people the feeling that the two people really existed.

Du Ruohong is so smart, she doesn't want to leave any loopholes.

"I know you are angry.

But this kind of thing shouldn't be true.

I came here a few years earlier than you, and my aunt did have a boyfriend at that time.

As for what happened next, I can't say. "

"Sister-in-law, then don't say anything. They can do whatever they want. I don't want to know.

You can see that we are living a good life now and don't want to have anything to do with that place."

After she said that, Du Ruohong actually looked around.

I saw the food in the house, a puppy, the washbasin stand with the new lacquer basin on it, and the bar of soap.

"Yunshuang, I really envy you. Now you have finally gotten what you deserve.

Xu Zhiwei saw you delivering food to Zhinian and Zhixin.

The old woman was very angry, and if I hadn't protected them, the two children would have been beaten."

Um, I didn't expect that she actually told it out.

"I didn't think this through. I didn't see anyone over there. How could she have seen it?"

"Well, who knows, anyway, Xu Zhiwei is not a good person.

What he said was that our daughter doesn't deserve to eat it and all the good things are hers.

Don't even think about the fact that they, mother and daughter, live at home.

I don't go to work for the first time in a year, and I rely entirely on these people for support.

We should eat the best food and wear the best clothes, and we deserve to suffer hardship."

Du Ruohong's words were also within her expectations.

In the past, the first and second wives worked together and earned work points.

The third child has also started working in the fields in the past two years.

However, Lin Qingqing was the type who worked for three days and rested for two days. Now that she was pregnant again, she simply stopped going out.

She has two daughters working at home, and they can be said to be the ones who do the most work.

Now that she had left that den of tigers and wolves, Du Ruohong naturally felt that she had suffered a great loss.

"What can you do? The old lady is in charge, and you can't get money or food.

Of course, they have the final say on food and drink, and don't even think about the rest."

When this was mentioned, Du Ruohong became even angrier.

"You said that this old lady is the same. I won't say anything when she usually gives special treatment to her sister-in-law.

Even during the busy farming season, everyone was not allowed to eat enough. There were only a few pancakes available, and if you took one extra piece, the farmers would start scolding for half a day.

When will my miserable days end? "

Liu Yunshuang smiled gently and said slowly, "Sister-in-law, don't think too much.

I am alone in raising three children, so of course I can't compare with you.

Fortunately, Zhiqing and Zhili are older now, so they can go to work with us even if they can't.

We can also dig up some wild vegetables and so on. Next year we will plant more vegetables and raise two chickens, and we will be able to live a decent life.

When the New Year comes to an end, we can get some food rations, money, tickets, etc., and we can also buy a piece of meat and a few feet of cloth to make new clothes. "

She looked and saw that Du Ruohong had indeed heard it, and a look of longing appeared on her face.

"Sister-in-law, what are you thinking about?"

"Ah? No, nothing!"

She hurriedly came back to her senses and then sighed.

"You said that we, the eldest family, do the most work all year round, but have the worst food and clothing.

My two children are both in their prime, but they don't even have new clothes.

Zhicheng sent back the money he saved by living frugally, saying that he wanted to buy some cloth for his two younger sisters, but the old lady did not agree.

Really~"

Naturally, the more I talked about this, the angrier I became.

"There's nothing we can do about it, you've been together before, so it's the only way.

Maybe it will be better when the old lady is gone."

She spoke absentmindedly, which made Du Ruohong feel even more upset.

"But what if Xu Lanchun doesn't get married yet?
And what about Xu Zhiwei? It's impossible for her to be brought along."

"Sister-in-law, don't think too much about it. Anyway, we still have Xu Lao Er and Xu Lao San.

After all, you are not the only one carrying the burden.

Besides, you can't split up the family either. It's useless to say so much."

Liu Yunshuang said this calmly, with an indifferent look on her face.

However, the other person's eyes lit up.

"Yunshuang, I really envy you. The Xu family is a den of tigers and wolves that eat people without leaving any bones."

"Stop talking about them, I don't want to hear about them.

Chinen is a good kid and is close to the others in our family.

Even if I don't recognize anyone else, I will recognize this child."

"Yes, yes, even if I divorce the second brother, we sisters will still get along as usual~"

Liu Yunshuang just smiled and nodded without saying anything more.

After a few more pleasantries, Du Ruohong stood up and said goodbye.

It was Old Lady Xu who suggested that I come here today.

The idea of separating the family was a sudden one for her.

If they really separated, how could Xu Lanchun and her daughter live a good life?

It is nonsense to say that you can support yourself when you have never done any work.

It's only right that you suffer a little before being recognized by the rich man.

However, the specific situation depends on what Du Ruohong does.

Even the hurdle of Xu Lanjiang is not easy to pass.

"Mom, does my aunt really want to go on a blind date?"

"Let her do whatever she wants, it has nothing to do with us.

Okay, clean up and go to bed."

Since Du Ruohong came today, we didn't make baskets.

She took out the kerosene lamp and placed it on the table in the main room.

I don't usually use it, but when I do, I won't lose track of it for a long time.

The flashlight was placed inside the kang cabinet, and that thing was not easily moved.

When I come back, I will still make two small cabinets for my house and put them next to the kang.

Liu Yunshuang thought about what was missing at home and started to plan.

There was a person in their production team who was good at carpentry.

Usually, I also help make some furniture and other things.

However, he doesn't charge any money, and the work he does is considered part of the team.

The team leader would give him work points, and he could also sell some trees in the village, so it was the best of both worlds.

"Mom, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing that she didn't speak for a long time, Xu Zhiqing asked.

"Nothing much. I want to go to the team tomorrow and break in a cupboard or something."

"Well, that's great. When I cook, I'm always afraid of breaking the bowl."

She was telling the truth. Now they put all the bowls, plates and dishes on the stove.

"Mom, my aunt said, what's the matter with my dad and my aunt?"

Xu Zhili asked this question without any context and she was stunned.

(End of this chapter) 2024-03-26 Author: March Doesn't Know Spring

Chapter 35 Ordering Furniture

Well, for the sake of the children's physical and mental health, let's not say too much.

"It's okay, don't tell anyone else about her coming here today.

Just pretend it never happened, understand?"

"Um…"

Both children agreed and went to sleep. It had been a busy day and they were exhausted.

…

The next day, Liu Yunshuang went to the team headquarters only after everyone in the production team had gone to work.

When Zhang Changming saw her, he thought she was going to work.

"No, Captain, I want Carpenter Dong to help me make some furniture."

"I see. If you need anything, why don't you go to the back of the team headquarters? There are some small things there."

Behind the team headquarters, there is a small courtyard and three houses, which is where Carpenter Dong usually works.

Sometimes, there would be some scraps left over, but he would not waste them.

With a few small stools and other things, there was a lot of stuff piled up.

"Okay, but I want a cupboard, a table, and a tea cabinet.

I guess I have to tell Comrade Dong first."

Zhang Changming nodded. He had followed him there last time.

The old Liu family really doesn't have much left, so it's normal to add some stuff now.

"Comrade Liu Yunshuang, you don't have any trees at home. If you make so much furniture, including the materials, it will probably cost about ten dollars."

As far as he knew, when these women left Old Xu's house, they were not given even a grain of food, let alone money.

That is the compensation for medical expenses and so on, but if all of it is used to buy these things, then life in the future will be unsustainable.

"Captain, I..."

"Don't worry, our production team knows about your situation.

Just make up for it before the New Year, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Before the New Year, everyone would be allocated grain based on work points, and the excess could be sold to the supply and marketing cooperatives, which could also be considered a source of income.

"Thank you, Captain. Don't worry, it will be replenished before the end of the year."

In fact, some money will be distributed at the end of the year.

Each of their production teams has some pig-raising indicators.

Pay what is due at the end of the year, and the rest can be distributed at random.

In previous years, the Red Star Production Team would keep two or three pigs and sell the rest to the meat processing plant.

This money is divided equally among everyone.

The two of them went straight to the back. It was the slack season during the farming season, so there wasn't much work to do.

Carpenter Dong was also busy here. There was a small wardrobe in the yard, which should have just been completed.

It has been painted with light yellow varnish and is now drying.

"Captain, Comrade Liu Yunshuang, are you here?"

Carpenter Dong is in his forties and was born and raised in this production team.

Since everyone knows each other, there is no need to be so fussy.

"Yeah, let's see how your old Chen's work is going?"

"I painted it today. After it dries, I'll paint it again and it won't be a problem."

"That's perfect. Comrade Liu Yunshuang wants to make some furniture. You two can talk about it."

"OK…"

After Zhang Changming finished giving his instructions, he went out to see how everyone was doing at work.

Carpenter Dong took a small stool and handed it to her.

"Sister Yunshuang, what do you want to do?"

"A cupboard, a table, a tea cabinet, and preferably two small chairs."

"Little chair, here are small stools, take two and sit back!"

"That won't do, these are all public property, how can I make things difficult for you?

Brother Dong, look at the things I need, how much wood do I need?
I don't have any trees at home, so I'll just look for some suitable wood somewhere and find some for me."

Liu Yunshuang has a very strong sense of boundaries. No matter how polite others are, she cannot be shameless.

However, once you buy more wood, it won't be a problem if you use the leftovers to make small stools or something.

"Okay, sister, I have nothing to do these two days.

You came at the right time. Here are the previous woods, they are all good.

Come and have a look..."

"That's a great feeling!"

The wood is placed in the east room. It was made at the beginning of the year and is now dry.

She didn't know much about it, so she asked Carpenter Dong to recommend one.

These things cost a total of nine dollars and fifty cents.

"These are all government-set prices. I can't give you a small discount."

"It's okay, Brother Dong, just do it normally.

Add the two small chairs, our child is too small, so it would be more convenient if there were a chair."

"Okay, then you can add another fifty cents to make it an even number.

I'll pick out an extra piece of wood for you to make a box or something."

If that's the case, it was indeed Carpenter Dong who took care of her.

But there is no shortage of boxes at home.

"How about this, Brother Dong, I'll make it even, so you can make the cupboard bigger for me.

By then, we can put more things in there."

"That's fine."

"By the way, Brother Dong, how long will it take to make these things?"

Hearing this, Carpenter Dong thought for a moment.

"Logically, it should take at least half a month.

I'll speed it up for you so you can use it sooner."

Obviously, he also knew about Liu Yunshuang's family affairs.

It is certainly not easy for a woman to raise three children.

Help as much as you can. We all grew up in the same village, so there should be some affection between us.

"Okay, thank you very much."

"No, this is not what should be done~"

After the agreement was reached, the production team's accountant was asked to write a list.

She signed the document, and the matter was over.

No money was given, just as Zhang Changming had said before, he would pay later.

It won't arouse suspicion, otherwise it would be a headache if all the things were rushed together.

Now that the furniture issue was resolved, Liu Yunshuang felt much more at ease. This was a big deal.

After returning home, Xu Zhiqing was weaving the base of a basket, and the other two children were also there.

When you see her, come over quickly.

"Mom, now that you're back, I want to learn how to weave baskets from my older sister~"

She picked up Xu Zhiyi and looked at the semi-finished product in Zhili's hand.

"Oh, my son is so great, he's as smart as your sister."

She cannot be biased in her life and loves all three children equally.

"Well, let's put these firewood in order first, and come and help mom."

"Okay~"

Xu Zhiqing also came over. When she heard about helping, her eyes lit up with joy and she looked very involved.

"Mom, what do you want to do? Should we put the firewood at the door as well?"

The members of the Red Star Production Team were all willing to pile the firewood outside the yard.

It is convenient to hold and does not take up much space inside.

Generally, there is a pile of firewood at the door of every house where people live.

When there is nothing to do in winter, I go to the mountains to chop firewood and pile it up, which is enough to burn for a year.

"No, let's build a shed in the yard.

Put all the firewood in there, it's safer, don't you think? "

(End of this chapter) We got to work right away. The thick tree trunk we cut yesterday came in handy.

Liu Yunshuang gave the instructions and started by removing all the extra branches.

When she was cutting down trees before, she thought that these small branches and leaves could be used for firewood when she came back, so she left them.

In addition, this kind of small tree does not have any branches.

There are only some small branches at the top, and the bottom is very straight.

He was holding a hatchet and repairing it nearby, while Xu Zhiqing was helping him.

Xu Zhili threw the cut twigs in front of the firewood pile.

After cleaning these, you need to make them all the same at a uniform height.

There is no saw at home, so things are a bit difficult.

"Zhiqing, please come back quickly and go to your third grandmother's house in the backyard to borrow their saw.

By the way, borrow her ladder as well, as you may need it later."

When Xu Zhili heard this, he quickly put down what he was holding.

"Big sister, I'll go with you, otherwise it will be difficult for you to get it."

"OK."

The brother and sister left happily. Liu Yunshuang was quite satisfied with this scene of close friendship between her brother and friend.

This is what a family is, and they should love each other.

She took her little daughter and continued to clean up.

We planned to clear out an area in the southeast corner of the yard and build the small shed there.

Now we need to dig out all the sweet potatoes in front of that piece of land, otherwise they will be stepped on and that is not good.

Having made up his mind, he went to get a shovel.

Now that I have the tools at home, everything is convenient.

"Mom, my grandma is here~"

Hearing this, she quickly stopped.

"Third Aunt, why are you here? Come in and rest for a while."

As he said that, he took the ladder from her hand.

"I'm not going into the house, Yunshuang. I heard from the two children that you want to build a shed?"

"Yes, Third Aunt, prepare to build a shed here.

Put firewood and other things in it."

The third grandma nodded and did not object: "That's good. You and your mother can put the firewood in the yard, and you don't have to worry about those bad people."

The overall atmosphere in the production team was good, and there was basically no theft.

The main reason is that after being caught, the price paid is too high.

Nowadays, food and chickens are all property, and any shortage of food or supplies will be treated as a big deal.

Zhang Changming was particularly concerned about this. If the attitude was good, he would return the favor double.

If the attitude is bad, they will be sent directly to the commune.

Therefore, the situation here is still much better.

However, there will always be one or two lazy people who will take even a piece of firewood from you.

Most people don't care about anything. They just take things from the mountain and they won't take more.

Liu Yunshuang understood what Third Grandma meant and nodded as well.

"That's the reason. I want to clean up this place. I don't want to make it too big, just enough for us to burn."

"Yeah, it's a pity to waste these sweet potatoes. Otherwise, we can wait until the autumn harvest."

That won't work. By then, it will be meaningless.

"Third Aunt, it's okay, these sweet potatoes are not too old.

I quickly settled my family down so that I could harvest the crops and go back to work."

"That's true, but setting up a shed is not as simple as you think.

You women, stop doing it, wait till your Third Master comes back in the afternoon and let him do it."

"No, Third Master still has to go to work, this won't work."

Life is already difficult for the old couple, how can she take advantage of them?

"What's the big deal? He didn't go there this morning. He went into the mountains. He will probably be back soon."

After hearing what the Third Grandma said, she decided not to stay any longer and went back.

Liu Yunshuang had sawed all the tree trunks to the same height, and Xu Zhiqing had also prepared lunch.

In the afternoon, the third uncle and third aunt all came, which made her feel embarrassed.

"My girl, you are lucky. We have bundled up the leftover straw from last year, just right for you to use."

As the Third Master said this, he put the things on the ground.

"Third Master and Third Madam, I am really bothering you and asking you to provide the labor and materials. What can I do?"

The third grandma smiled, her face full of kindness.

"Why are you talking about that? Hurry up and get all the straw from my house. There's still a lot left."

"Hey~"

Liu Yunshuang quickly agreed and took the children to work.

The Third Master also brought his own tools, and her face turned red when she saw them.

How can I build a shed when there is not even a nail in the house?

"Girl Yunshuang, please level the ground."

"Okay~"

I just dug out the sweet potatoes, and the ground is all loose and soft.

She pressed it with a shovel, but she couldn't make it too firm.

We had to bury the wooden stakes later, so everyone was busy.

Two children were holding down the Third Master, so he did not directly erect the wooden stake.

Instead, just fix the connections underneath, and the work above can be reduced by half!

Xiao Zhiyi also brought Dazhuang over. The little guy was already familiar with the place and was running around playing.

"It's better to have a dog. It's safer without a man at home."

The third grandmother sighed and felt a little sorry for her.

"Third Grandma, I am also a man, don't forget me~"

Xu Zhili quickly tried to make amends, and everyone was amused.

"Haha, yes, Zhili is a little man. From now on, this family will depend on you."

Hearing this, he was quite happy and worked even harder.

After nailing it, Uncle San started to bury the tree stump in the soil.

Liu Yunshuang hurried over to hold the ladder. At her age, she had to be careful not to be careless when coming to help her.

Fortunately, everything went well.

After burying the soil, you need to press it firmly and step on it a few times with your feet before you are done.

I took all the thatch over again. It had been tied up before and needed some simple adjustments.

Then lay it on the frame above, and fix it every few steps to ensure it is sturdy.

She had never done this before, but she could tell that the old man was really attentive.

Even thicker firewood was carried over from the north to make two beams.

"Yun Shuang girl, these two sides are against the wall, so let's not clean up the west side. It will be convenient for you to put your things there."

"Okay, Third Master, thank you for your hard work.

If it were me, I wouldn't know how long it would take to get there."

"Why are you talking about that? Come on, just clean up."

After saying that, he prepared to go back.

"Third Master, if you can't go back, just have a meal at home.

It doesn't matter if it's good or bad, just make do with it."

"Yunshuang, I won't eat. It's not easy for you guys either. It's better to live well later on."

The third aunt also came over to persuade her, saying that, logically, the helpers should be provided with meals.

She tried her best to keep them, but the old couple refused to stay no matter what.

"Oh, what should I do?" Liu Yunshuang felt uncomfortable, because the Xu family were all close relatives and they were scheming against her in all kinds of ways.

They are neighbors, and they are so sincere.

Comparing yourself with others will really make you angry!

"Mom, Third Master and Third Grandmother are not here, what should we do?"

Xu Zhiqing also felt that they should stay. It would be a shame to ask them to go back.

"It's okay, they have more food at home, and it's better than what we eat at home.

Then, let's steam some rice and send it to them."

The little girl's eyes lit up and she went to the kitchen immediately.

Rice is a fine grain after all. Even if it is grown here, no one would be willing to eat it every day.

Not to mention the low yield, what we got was not even enough to feed the whole family.

Moreover, most families will switch to whole grains, which can provide a lot more.

In other words, it's good enough to just have enough food and clothing, and keep a few pounds to eat once during the New Year.

Some families don't even eat fine grains during the Chinese New Year.

Looking at the thatched hut rising from the ground here, she also felt a sense of accomplishment.

There is enough food to last for a while now, and now we have stored up some firewood.

We can get through the period of flooding.

Later on, we can plant more vegetables to ensure food supply for the winter.

The rice was steamed, and Xu Zhiqing scooped it into a small porcelain bowl and brought it to the backyard.

Liu Yunshuang picked and chose, and finally gathered together a handful of tender sweet potato leaves.

After blanching in boiling water, sprinkle with seasoning and serve cold.

Next year, I must plant more vegetables at home.

When I was at Lao Xu's house, everyone talked about growing grains, not vegetables.

However, even though the vegetables were well grown, there was still a lot to harvest.

What you can't eat can be dried and saved for winter.

Or you can make it into pickles and keep it for a long time.

"Mom, look, my eldest sister gave away all the rice, so there's only this much left, and it's not enough for us to eat~"

Xu Zhili looked at the rice on the table and felt a little unhappy.

Xu Zhiqing also came back and happened to hear what he said.

"We don't have that much food at home.

How come these are not enough to eat if you soak them in some rice water?

I'll give you half of mine, okay?"

Liu Yunshuang had never heard her eldest daughter refute others like this. In the past, she always agreed with others when they spoke.

She found this transformation, mixed with the tone of lecturing her brother, quite amusing.

"No, I just feel like it's not enough to eat. We've been working today."

Xu Zhili's voice became much softer, and he seemed to understand how difficult things were at home.

"Brother, I didn't mean to say that to you.

The Third Grandpa and Grandma, even though they are so old, still climb up and down to help us.

Moreover, the thatch on top also belongs to someone else.

The helpers also provide things, if we still don't show any appreciation, how can they feel comfortable?"

She didn't expect that her eldest daughter, who was only ten years old, was so insightful.

If I hadn't been stupid in my previous life, I would have definitely been a powerful person.

"Your elder sister is right, it's a favor for them to help us, and it's their duty not to help us.

Since we have helped, we should give them the best.

If you are too fussy about a bite of food, it will make people feel disappointed. "

Xu Zhili lowered his head, he already knew.

"Okay, stop talking so much, let's eat quickly."

Children won't really be angry. Although they need to soak rice in water, it is still a fine grain.

When I was at Lao Xu's house, I might not be able to eat it once a year.

There are also cold-mixed sweet potato leaves, which makes me happy.

Da Zhuang's meals are no longer prepared separately.

Just take some cornmeal and rinse it with boiling rice soup.

The family was having a great time together, and Xu Zhiyi also learned to eat by himself.

It's not so bad in the summer. Even if it gets on clothes, just wash it and it will dry quickly.

After dinner, she was not idle either.

Gather up the firewood and put it in the shed.

I'll be using it for firewood these next two days, so I haven't tinkered with it much.

I had taken some willow branches and tied them up one by one before, and it is convenient now.

She dug up a lot of sweet potatoes and planned to make them into dried sweet potatoes. The sun was particularly good these two days.

And those that were dug out earlier are in the cellar and are a bit wilted.

So, just take them all out.

It was inconvenient for Xu Zhili to sit down, so he took a basin, put it on the stool, and washed the sweet potatoes.

The big vat next to it is filled with warm water.

After washing them, Liu Yunshuang was responsible for peeling them.

Xu Zhiqing then cut the peeled sweet potatoes into four parts.

Take it to the kitchen for steaming, which involves more steps but also requires a longer storage time.

Many of the tools at home are inconvenient, and the paring knife, lid curtain, and comb were all borrowed from the backyard.

The dried sweet potatoes are just ready, so I'll send some to my uncle and aunt to try.

The last time I went to the supply and marketing cooperative, I didn't buy these things, mainly because I didn't have enough space.

On the fifteenth day of the lunar month, I would go to Qingyang Town to attend the market and buy all these things.

After the sweet potatoes are steamed, place them on the lid and take them to the yard to dry.

After it cools down, cut it into smaller pieces and dry it directly.

While I was busy, Xu Zhinian and Xu Zhixin came.

Liu Yunshuang treats the two children differently, especially Xu Zhinian.

"Come in, why are you here?"

Xu Zhixin took the small basket in her hand and lifted the scarf on it.

"Beans, where did this come from?"

Even for ordinary families, this food is a rare treat.

Because no one grows it, it seems very precious.

"Second Aunt, we went to work in the south this morning.

I don't know who mixed a few beans into the sunflower seeds when they were planting them.

There are three seedlings over there, with lots of beans, so we brought them over to you."

"Give me?"

Even so, Liu Yunshuang was still quite surprised.

Even in Old Xu's house, she wasn't that close to her two nieces!

"Yes, if we take it back, we won't be able to eat it in the end, so we might as well bring it here and give it to Zhiyi."

Xu Zhixin pursed her lips, looking unhappy.

"How could that be? This is not too little. It can at least fry half a plate. Your grandma can't just not give you any."

Xu Zhinian also rolled his eyes, obviously very dissatisfied with Old Lady Xu.

"Definitely not ours, Second Aunt, you don't know.

Ever since you took Zhiqing away, my grandma asked me to stay and help her cook.

My mother disagreed and was afraid that I would be beaten, so she was dissatisfied with me.

Later, there was no other choice but to leave my sister behind.

As a result, she cooked an egg for Zhili, and you know what happened next."

Liu Yunshuang nodded. Chinian was beaten, but she went over to make a scene.

"Then there's no one left behind you, right?"

"It's true that she didn't keep anyone. The main reason is that neither of us is willing to serve her. Who else can she keep?
You don't know, they don't do anything, they just rely on us.

When I was cooking, I asked my aunt to light the fire, but she was unwilling to do so and kept cursing. " Xu Zhixin's eyes were full of contempt, and she was very unhappy with Xu Lanchun.

"Okay, let's not talk about that for now. Zhiqing, go get two big cookies for your second and third sisters."

This is the custom here. Children in every household are treated differently.

Among the three children in the old family, Xu Zhicheng is the eldest, and the younger ones all call him big brother.

Xu Zhinian and Xu Zhixin are naturally the second and third sisters.

Including the three in their family, Zhiqing is the eldest sister, Zhili is the second brother, and Zhinian is the third sister.

Since there are no younger children, you can call her little sister or old sister.

"Hey~"

Xu Zhiqing put down the curtain in her hand and quickly ran into the house.

After a while, two large biscuits were brought out.

"Second sister, third sister, hurry up and try it, it's delicious."

"No, Zhiqing, save it for Zhiyi."

Liu Yunshuang smiled, and Xu Zhixin's eyes were glued to her. She naturally didn't dare to answer unless her sister spoke.

"Take it now, they have all eaten."

After hearing her say that, Xu Zhinian took it. Xu Zhixin also happily took it and tasted it.

That sweet, oily feeling fills your taste buds.

"This is so delicious."

She squinted her eyes with joy, and Xu Zhinian broke it in half and gave it to Xu Zhiyi.

The child didn't understand much, so when she saw someone giving her food, she happily took it.

Liu Yunshuang didn't say anything. This child knew when to advance and when to retreat, and acted like an older sister.

"Second Aunt, you don't know.

Last time you gave us buns, Xu Zhiwei saw it.

I went back and complained, and my grandma scolded me for half the night."

"That's right, I didn't even notice where she was at the time, but she was seen. How unlucky."

"Your mother came to tell me about this the other day.

I didn't notice it either. You should stay away from her in the future. This kid is not a good person."

Hearing this, Xu Zhixin snorted coldly.

"She's just like that, and she's still so cocky. It's a waste of Second Aunt's care for her before."

Xu Zhinian patted her, afraid that she would say something unpleasant.

Obviously, both children knew the rumors about Xu Lanhe and Xu Lanchun.

"I didn't say anything."

She was obviously a little unconvinced, but she still obeyed and shut up.

"Oh, Second Aunt, you don't know yet.

Xu Zhiwei found a lot of sweet potatoes somewhere and asked my third uncle to dig them up that day.

There are quite a lot, two large bags full. "

"Did your uncle go digging sweet potatoes with her?"

It turned out that what Zhiqing and the others saw that day was people digging sweet potatoes.

No wonder Xu Laosan was so hardworking, that's how it was!
"Yes, you haven't seen it, my uncle is so incompetent that he can't even carry two bags of sweet potatoes.

In the end it was late at night, so my dad and my second uncle went to pick him up.

My mom is going to be furious. If we get caught, it will be the end of us."

In this era, all food is public.

It is definitely not allowed to grow it privately, not in your own yard.

"Did they find it on the mountain?"

"Yes, it's on the mountain. How did you know, Second Aunt?"

"That day, Zhiqing and her two siblings were picking grasshoppers at the door and happened to see the two of them going up the mountain."

Everything matches up.

"Alas, you don't know that Xu Zhiwei has been acting very arrogantly these past two days.

My grandma always called me a little lucky star and said that the fortune teller's predictions were right and that I was just lucky.

I would say this is a case of a blind cat catching a dead mouse."

Xu Zhixin was not convinced in every way, especially after Xu Zhiwei complained, she felt like her nose was not a nose and her eyes were not eyes.

"Why say that? He is just lucky."

Xu Zhinian grumbled a lot, but she still suppressed her sister.

"Zhixin, just let me say this.

If others hear it, I don't know what the lawsuit is.

Your sister is doing this for your own good, so don't get angry with her."

Xu Zhixin nodded, a little discouraged: "Second Aunt, I know everything, but I just don't accept it."

"It's nothing to be convinced or not, she lives her life and you live yours.

Isn't your aunt going on a blind date? When the time comes, I will definitely bring her along."

She was very sure of this.

Xu Lanhe is not Xu Zhiwei's father at all. Although Xu Lanchun is selfish, he still dotes on his daughter very much.

Even if she gets married, she won't settle for less, and the old lady won't agree.

By then, if they find someone with better conditions, their life will naturally be better than that of Old Xu's family.

Xu Zhiwei followed him and enjoyed herself.

I just don't know what will happen when the rich man comes.

How would the beautiful rural young woman who had remained chaste for him in her previous life feel when she married someone else?

"My aunt's standards are too high, who can be interested in her?

She is so old and has such a bad reputation, but she still thinks she is a rich lady. I am speechless. "

After Zhixin finished speaking, Zhinian quickly explained.

"Second Aunt, my grandma told the matchmakers.

If you want to marry my aunt, you have to give a dowry of 200 yuan, and you have to have three turns and one ring.

I also want to live alone, not with my parents-in-law.

A large tiled house must have at least three rooms, otherwise it won't work."

It's outrageous. Does Xu Lanchun think too highly of herself?

"Did they agree to that?"

"The matchmaker's face turned green, since they were the ones who invited the person here.

When they heard the conditions, they all shook their heads. "

That's true, even if she is a well-off girl.

I guess there aren't many people who can achieve this.

Anyway, I haven't heard of such a good gift within a ten-mile radius.

"She also knew that her daughter-in-law would not be able to bear living with her parents-in-law.

Why do you torture your daughter-in-law, but not your daughter?"

Liu Yunshuang snorted coldly, this old lady Xu is just a double standard dog.

"My grandma is really annoying, Second Aunt, I'm telling you in secret.

That day my mother told my father that you guys are doing well now and she also wanted to separate from the family.

But my dad didn't want to, and asked my mom not to say it anymore.

Oh, it would be great if we could separate and live separately."

Xu Zhixin is a quick-witted person and speaks out whatever she thinks.

"Of course you can't leave your house~"

"Why?"

"Think about it, now I'm gone.

Your third aunt is a city girl and she is pregnant, so she never goes to the fields.

The work points your third uncle earns in a year are not as much as you two children, and he can't even support himself.

The Xu family is relying on your parents.

If your whole family leaves, what will they eat and drink?

It's not every day that you can find a sweet potato field in the mountains."

What she said was the truth, and there was no way these two children didn't know it.

"Why? We let the cow work but not let it eat grass. We don't owe her anything."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 39: Potatoes and Beans

Xu Zhixin was so angry that she gritted her teeth.

"That can't be said, after all, we still have Xu Lanhe.

He also works every day, but you have a bigger family and work more."

Liu Yunshuang didn't want to analyze anything, what she said was all the truth.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see it.

The two children are not young anymore, Xu Zhinian is fifteen years old and Xu Zhixin is thirteen years old. They must have an idea of what is going on.

Moreover, Du Ruohong is such a smart person that she would never let herself suffer any loss.

The bell for work rang and the two children left quickly.

They also continued to dry the sweet potatoes. There were still quite a lot of them, and it would probably take a long time.

"Mom, how are we going to eat the beans my second sister and her friends brought over?"

Yes, the two children also gave them beans.

"Tonight, Mom will make you something delicious."

"Okay~"

The children were all very excited, and Xu Zhiyi started to go back to take a nap.

They continued to work, and the puppy would get up and run around from time to time.

We dug up a lot of sweet potatoes yesterday and it took me a whole day to finish them all.

All the things in the house that can be used for drying were taken out.

Above the window, there is a patch of yellow and orange, which looks pleasing to the eye.

Liu Yunshuang kept her word and picked up the beans by cutting off the heads and tails.

I went to the backyard again and dug out three potatoes.

The potatoes have grown a little bigger in the past two days, so she thought she should take it easy and pick the sweet potatoes in the front yard first.

Come and dig these potatoes. The stove has been busy today.

Afraid that it would be too hot to sleep at night, I kept the open-air pot burning outside the east room.

By next year, we will still need to build a small pot in this yard.

In the summer, when cooking, you don't have to use a big pot.

Let's just make do with it this year!
However, Xu Zhiqing and Xu Zhili were still asked to roll up the kang in the east room.

If the temperature is too high, it will easily get burnt.

Peel the potatoes and cut into finger-thick strips.

After washing off the excess starch with water, drain them together with the beans.

Heat a little oil in a pan, add both vegetables and stir-fry.

"Mom, why is there so much oil?"

Xu Zhiqing couldn't believe it, as many people usually cook without adding oil.

He put it in one or two drops at a time. Wow, Liu Yunshuang directly put three spoonfuls in.

This is too luxurious.

"It's okay. Just fry these vegetables and you can use the rest."

Knowing that her daughter was distressed, she quickly explained.

Potatoes and beans are sizzling in the pan.

After the surface has become tiger skin-like, it can be taken out of the pot.

"Mom, is this done?"

"Not yet, Zhili, take your sister out."

"Okay~"

Although he really wanted to see what would happen next, he still had to obey.

Otherwise, if Xu Zhiyi was here and got splashed with oil, it would be the end of him.

Pour out the excess oil and put some chopped green onions in the pot.

Then throw in the potatoes and beans, stir-fry for a few times, sprinkle with salt and add a little soy sauce.

The little taste came up with a "click".

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Even Xu Zhiqing couldn't help but praise it.

"Don't worry, I'll let you eat enough later."

In order to have this delicious dish, I specially made rice.

When the food was served, the three children drooled.

Even Da Zhuang ran to the table for the first time.

"Stop looking at it and try it now~"

"Mom, you eat first. You've worked hard."

Liu Yunshuang looked at Xu Zhili with a smile in her eyes.

"Okay, I'll eat first~"

Perhaps this is the only desirable thing about the Xu family.

Every time when eating, Grandma Xu has to pick up her chopsticks first before others can eat.

She said that she was the elder and there would be no order without rules.

Apparently, the tradition continued.

Liu Yunshuang picked up a piece of potato, took a bite, and found it tasted really good.

"It's delicious, eat quickly."

The three children were looking at her, and became excited when they heard what she said.

She also quickly picked up a piece and fed it to Xu Zhiyi.

"Wow, this is delicious."

Xu Zhili's eyes lit up; this smell was clearly beyond his understanding.

"It's really delicious, mom, you're amazing."

"That's right, our mom is the best."

The two people began to cheer, and even Xu Zhiyi said, "Great."

It seems that no matter whether selling vegetables can work or not.

She will have to plant more next year, at least her children like to eat it.

Liu Yunshuang was also very happy. She went to weave some basket bottoms before it got dark.

Now the firewood has been placed in the shed, and the sweet potatoes are being dried in the yard.

If the weather stays this hot, it will be ready in two days.

It happened that she could weave baskets during this middle day. If she waited until the willow branches dried up, they would be useless.

In order to prevent this problem from happening, she would sprinkle some water on it every day.

On the third day, put away all the sweet potatoes and start digging out a new batch.

After four rounds of this, there is not much left in the sweet potato field at home.

Their dried sweet potatoes already filled up a big bag.

"Mom, didn't you say you were going to the market to buy curtains? Tomorrow is the 15th."

"Really? The days go by so fast."

If you count it up, it has been more than half a month since she was reborn.

Hearing their conversation, Xu Zhili hurried over.

"Mom, let us go with you.

I want to go to the market, too. My sister has never been there either."

Liu Yunshuang narrowed her eyes. This kid is full of tricks.

"I think if you want to go, don't use your sister as an excuse."

Even after being exposed, he didn't get angry. Instead, he pulled her sleeve with a playful smile.

"Mom, please take us there. I've never been there either.

I heard the market is fun, selling everything, I dream of going there."

"Okay, let me go, I'm working."

Hearing this, Xu Zhili quickly let go.

"Zhili, it's still six miles to Qingyang Town.

Your butt is just starting to scab over. If you sweat or get hurt, all your hard work these days will be wasted.

Besides, we have all these delicious foods at home, but no one is at home, are you at ease?"

Liu Yunshuang asked him directly instead of giving him an order.

Sure enough, Xu Zhili shook his head.

A little disappointed and dejected.

"Well, these foods were hard to save up.

You guys stay at home and watch him. Next year, when Da Zhuang grows up, I will take you there."

"real?"

"Of course, once Da Zhuang can take care of himself, we can go out naturally."

"That's great~"

Xu Zhiqing also became excited and was looking forward to this grand gathering.

Liu Yunshuang was also impressed that the two children had become much more sensible.

"You have to be careful at home and don't let anyone take your things away."

(End of this chapter) Chapter 40: The Second Time Going to the Fair

"Don't worry, Mom. I'm a man."

It seems that ever since Third Auntie said that last time, Xu Zhili has been very concerned about this statement.

"Yes, yes, you are the little man of our family.

Then I will leave your elder sister, younger sister, Da Zhuang and the whole family to you!"

"No problem, just go ahead."

As he said this, he patted his chest, as if it were really the case.

Liu Yunshuang also asked Xu Zhiqing to think about what was missing at home, gather them all together, and buy them all tomorrow.

Afterwards, she decided not to go out.

Stay at home and prepare for the coming disaster.

…

This time, I still have to go out early.

There were also people going to the market on the road, all carrying large and small bags.

Let's go to the supply and marketing cooperative first. It's early now and there's still a lot of meat.

I bought five pounds of lard, and then a piece of fan bone, which is very big and has a lot of meat.

The daily supply of meat is limited.

So, come early, otherwise you won't be able to grab it.

There are quite a few public officials in this town, and they are not short of money.

I still have some meat coupons in my hand, but not much.

I'll wait until the Chinese New Year and buy some more.

Life needs to be lived slowly and cannot be spent all at once.

Then, I went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought four pairs of shoe soles.

I bought two more pieces of velvet and went back to cut the shoe uppers myself.

This year, I will definitely make a new pair of shoes for everyone.

In addition, I bought a pickaxe and five small bowls, which were not enough for daily use.

Then I gave Da Zhuang one, which made me even more nervous.

I also bought a paring knife and a rolling pin, which makes it much more convenient.

In the future, I will probably eat potatoes and pasta often, as these two are indispensable.

I saw a bookstore next to me, so I asked for two pencils and two grid notebooks.

She herself can read and write, but these children are not in school now.

She will still have to be sent to school next year, so let her go back and learn some simple things first.

If you have a foundation, it will be easier to learn.

When I got to the seasoning store, I bought some MSG and five pounds of salt.

As for snacks, I only bought three pounds of large biscuits. The kids all like to eat them.

I haven't eaten the canned fruits yet. I can't bear to throw them away.

Seeing more and more people coming, she hurried out.

I went to the grain station first and bought ten kilograms of flour. There was still some flour left from the previous purchase, so I didn't need to buy too much.

Then, there are the things in the collection.

I bought five large lids, and the two pots didn't have lids. People in rural areas now use this as a replacement.

Just pass a rope through it and make a simple handle.

Both the water tank and the big tank in the house need to be used.

There was also a large jar in which she prepared to pickle sauerkraut.

In addition, one medium-sized and two small-sized ones were also arranged.

I also bought three extra ones, just in case I need them and don't have to borrow them.

I also bought a grate, and I guess I will eat pasta often in the future.

Then there were vegetables. I bought a bunch of green onions and two bunches of celery.

My hands are already full, and I want to buy some eggs and cabbage.

Just when I was worrying, I really saw someone selling cabbages.

"Uncle, where are all these cabbages?"

"Yes, my girl, these are all early cabbages, I'm holding them in my heart.

One cent per pound, you can exchange it for something else, how much do you want?"

One cent per pound, not expensive, and the same price as the last time I bought it.

"Uncle, how many pounds do you have left?"

"These, I estimate, must weigh about 300 kilograms."

Three hundred kilograms, I guess even the big jar can't be filled, but they can't eat that much either.

"Okay, I'll take all of these."

"What, you want them all?"

The old man looked surprised and thought he had heard it wrong.

"Yes, I want them all. But you have to send them back to me. I can't carry so many things by myself."

After getting a definite answer, the old man was very happy. He didn't expect that such an unprepossessing man could be such a big customer.

"Okay, okay, no problem at all, I have a cart and can send it back to you directly.

By the way, where are you from?"

"Red Star Production Team."

Liu Yunshuang reported it without hesitation.

"That's great, I'm on my way back.

But, little comrade, you have to wait a moment. I still have so many radishes here. Can I send them to you after I sell them?"

Liu Yunshuang took a look and found that the radish was quite fresh.

There are both white radishes and green radishes, but there don't seem to be many.

"How much is this and what's the price? If it's suitable, I'll buy it all."

"Hey, it's only one cent originally, is it okay for you to give it as you see fit?"

I didn't expect it to be so smooth. Why would I need a bicycle?
"Okay, let's weigh it, and then you can send it back to me."

"Okay~"

The two of them moved very fast, almost as expected.

There were 306 kilograms of cabbage, and the price was just three yuan, minus the change.

There are 87 pounds of radishes, so let's count 80 pounds, for a total of 3.80 yuan.

Liu Yunshuang gave it directly. It's not easy for everyone, so there's no need to suppress it.

The old man's attitude improved a lot after he got the money.

"Little comrade, put all your things on my cart and I'll pull it back for you."

"Okay, uncle, you clean up first, I'll go buy some cucumbers.

I also need to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy a jar. I hadn't thought of buying these radishes before. I wonder if there is anything left at home to pickle them."

"Why not? Go buy some groceries first, and I'll go to the supply and marketing cooperative with you later."

"Okay~"

Liu Yunshuang put the celery and green onions in her hand next to him and moved to the side.

It was the same old lady from last time. She was the only one selling vegetables of different kinds in the whole market.

The moment she saw the cowpea, her eyes widened. It seemed that she had to make some kimchi.

I bought ten kilograms of cowpeas, five kilograms of cucumbers and five kilograms of tomatoes.

He bought another thirty eggs, five cents each, from someone in their production team.

She also took the basket away and told her to come home to get it when she returned.

Because it was relatively close, she didn't go shopping there either.

Otherwise, I would not be willing to buy things in front of someone I know.

The daughter-in-law had another trip to the supply and marketing cooperative and did not go back with her.

She took her things to the vegetable stall, and the old man was already prepared.

After putting the things away and the backpack on top, she went to the supply and marketing cooperative, bought a large jar and a thermos, and went home.

I gained a lot from this trip.

Apart from anything else, the quantity and weight alone are overwhelming.

"Little comrade, are you the daughter of the old Liu family?"

When they were almost at the door, the old man suddenly asked a question.

"Yes, sir, do you know my family?"

"Yes, your father is one of the few among us who can read.

I came to your house to ask for water before."

(End of this chapter)