It was already noon, so Chen Miao quickened his pace and hurried back.
The city gate tower was still two miles away from the sand pit, and it was too uncomfortable for her to carry two iron pots on her back. Not only was it heavy, but it also hurt her back.
Liu Laifu heard the cry and ran over to see his third sister-in-law return, and then he felt relieved.
I drove up in the car, loaded it up and walked back. Now everyone feels scared outside.
Liu Laifu had mixed feelings in his heart. These two large iron pots made him feel at home.
Yesterday, my mother-in-law made it very clear that if she gave me a pot, my third sister-in-law would give me the rest. Look at the shining kitchen knife, it can be used for a lifetime.
"Third girl, I heard a lot of footsteps an hour ago, so I didn't dare to go out and take a look."
Chen Miao glanced at the ground, because there was no snow and no traces were left.
"is it a lot?"
"I hear a lot."
Chen Miao was in a state of confusion as she held her two children in her arms, "Brother-in-law, speed up."
Liu Laifu felt even more unsure and gave the little donkey two whips.
Chen Miao frowned. Could it be that the Japs are here again? Her eyes were staring ahead. An hour had passed and she probably couldn't catch up.
There are still sentries in the village who should know the news in advance.
The more anxious I was, the more I felt that the donkey cart was too slow, but there was nothing I could do.
Liu Laifu was really unsure. "Third girl, are you a little devil?"
"have no idea."
Each of the two children stuffed a piece of candy into their mouths. When it was time to eat, luckily they each ate half of the sesame seed cake.
Approaching the village, the second strongman came out of the ditch on the roadside and said, "Third Sister."
"Well, have you discovered anything?"
"No?"
"The eldest brother-in-law said that he heard a lot of footsteps two hours ago. You guys must be careful. I will go back and tell them to bring you food."
"Now that we know Third Sister, we will be careful."
I felt relieved knowing that nothing was wrong. Whether it was a kid or a kid, he should have come from the county town.
We passed many villages along the way. Are we going somewhere else?
"Brother-in-law, please take us to the village chief's house."
Shen Wufu frowned when he heard what they said.
"Fifth Uncle, I have already asked the Second Strong to find someone to deliver food to them soon."
"Well. You should go back too."
The car arrived at Chen's house and put down the big iron pot, kitchen knives, salt, kerosene lamp, and flint.
Chen He was not there. She took the children to clean up the yard. Several pieces of the earthen wall had fallen down and needed to be cleared out.
"Mom, please be careful. There might be some little Japs and Ergouzi here. When they hear the bell, they will take Chen Dou up the mountain."
"I know, you too." This is not the end of it.
After Chen Miao got home, she first gave milk to her two children. They both wore masks and were not afraid of choking.
Lunch consists of steamed steamed buns and steamed egg custard. Children will definitely not be able to eat well if they go out with them.
Both brothers like braised pork, and the third mother was satisfied when she heard Zhao Xiaoyun shouting outside.
"Have you eaten? Go in and eat something?"
"No, it's already this hour, which means you haven't eaten yet, so I'm just going to give you a sand tray."
"Well, I'll go to your house in the afternoon."
After eating, Chen Miao packed up a knife of rice paper, a good writing brush, two ordinary pens and a thin inkstone, and a dictionary that Shen Jianlin lent to her. She took her two children to the Shen family.
"Fifth Aunt, I'm here to return Jianlin's dictionary."
"There's no rush, you can use it first."
"No, I went to the county town and bought it today."
Shen Jianlin came in and looked at the things on the table and Chen Miao.
"I also bought pens, ink, paper and inkstones and brought some back to you. Thank you for teaching me how to read."
"How much will I give you?"
"No, this is what I want to thank you for."
"How much will I give you?" Shen Jianlin looked at Chen Miao persistently.
Looking at his determined expression, "Just give me one hundred and fifty yuan."
"It must be more than that."
"More or less, these two ordinary writing brushes were given to Jiaojiao and Zikang by me." They were originally given by the shopkeeper.
Shen Jianlin came in after a while with the money and put it on the table.
"What else did you buy besides the dictionary?"
"There are also some enlightening books."
"Well, you can use it too. If you don't know it, you can come to me."
Chen Miao nodded, to be honest, she really didn't understand.
Shen Jianlin hugged the rice paper and left. After all, this was the eldest brother's house.
There is not much paper at home, and readers like this.
Because of today's discovery, Chen Miao didn't stay any longer and called the two children to go home.
There was no movement until night, so he probably wasn't in the village. I don't know what happened to that village.
I feel particularly alert when I go to bed at night. I feel a little tired when I wake up in the morning. My mother-in-law can be said to be at home without leaving the house.
After two days of this, Chen He came over on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year.
"Sister, are you ready? You can eat the sweet potatoes, I just roasted them."
"No, Third Sister, the house has been tidied up. Today your brother-in-law took the three children to collect firewood. The kang was set up yesterday. It will take a few days to burn it."
"Well, eldest sister, you can come to bring food anytime. There is no cellar there. I will give you two bags of corn first.
I have a stone mill at home. If Liu Kui and the others have nothing to do, they can come over and grind it. After eating, you can just come over and pull it."
"Third sister, you can't afford cornmeal alone. We have more people to eat. Do you have sorghum?"
Chen Miao shook his head, "Not much, I didn't grow any. I can give you two bags of sweet potatoes."
"Zhong. I'll collect firewood these days, and let them grind it in a few days."
Third sister, eldest sister, thank you. Don’t worry, I will definitely return this food as soon as possible.”
Chen Miao smiled and didn't refuse. She wanted it if it was returned, but she didn't ask for it if it wasn't returned.
Chen He feels much more at ease now. The couple had already agreed last night that since the weather is freezing, they can only collect firewood. They have to light a fire every day, which is indispensable.
The three children all followed suit. This was their own home, and they were very motivated to work.
When she got home, she said, "Mom, there is no sorghum in Sanmei's house."
"I'll give you a bag here."
"Yeah. Third sister said to give me two bags of corn and two bags of sweet potatoes first."
"Big girl. The third girl helped you."
"Mom, I know. How can our family survive without you and Third Sister?"
"You want Xiaokui and the others to remember their third aunt's kindness."
"I know, I will never forget."
Liang Caixia was relieved that the eldest daughter's matter was settled. As long as she was willing to work hard, her life would definitely get better.
So far, the three sons have not shown any performance.
This is not something that can be forced. If you are willing to help, just do it. If you don't want to, it is reasonable. No one's life will be easy. Helping you is a matter of love, not helping is normal.
Chen Miao put more than a dozen large Japanese melons in the cellar as a gift to them. He didn't like eating Japanese melons. It would be a waste to leave them alone, but he could save some food by giving them to them.
