Chapter 284

Chapter 284

"I was just thinking about going back to the village to take a look, but I didn’t expect that the team leader and his wife would come over. You child, didn’t even say anything in advance." Wei Pozi held Chen Jinhua's hand excitedly.

"Dear sister, we haven’t seen each other for several years. Xiuxiu was just telling me that you helped her a lot. I really don’t know how to thank you. When I wasn’t by her side, I was worried, but there was nothing I could do to help.

It was unbearable.

Whenever I thought about Xiuxiu being wronged at Old Wang’s house, it caused me so much distress.

I’m so glad you were there to help."

Wei Pozi kept thanking her, which made Chen Jinhua feel a little embarrassed.

After all, although she had helped Xiuxiu a bit at the beginning, Xiuxiu had become quite capable later on and had been the one helping her with many things.

Many tasks in the village were handled by Xiuxiu.

Without Xiuxiu in the village, she really wouldn’t have been able to manage everything.

But since Wei Pozi was being so grateful, she couldn’t contradict her and could only smile politely. "It’s all about mutual support. This child is smart and helped me a lot. Sister, we haven’t seen each other for years, and you’re still so young, it’s truly enviable.

You’re not leaving again this time, are you?

Both Xiuxiu and Qinghe are good children and deserve care. It’s their fortune to have you looking after them.

Life will definitely be better than before.

You don’t know..."

Once Chen Jinhua opened up, she started talking about the incident when Old Wang’s family tried to secretly take Xiuxiu’s child.

Every time Wei Pozi mentioned it, she would get angry and start cursing.

This time was no exception, and for a moment, it was as if the two of them had found a kindred spirit.

"Dear sister, let’s talk inside the house. Xiuxiu, quickly wash the apples from our house. Oh, and the two kids are still playing on the east side of the yard, could you watch them? I need to have a chat with Aunt Chen," Wei Pozi said as she led Chen Jinhua to the west room.

"Wife, let me wash them," Wang Qinghe said, seeing his wife was about to wash the fruit. He hurried over to help.

The water was cold at this time, and her health had always been weak...

"No need, you go and help divide the sheep. I’ll wash the apples and take care of the kids. They’re just children, and they might get scared if they come inside."

Saying that, Bai Xiuxiu started working.

Her speed was so fast that Wang Qinghe didn’t even get a chance to help and could only obediently start dividing the sheep.

He was quite skilled at handling this task.

Soon, everything was taken care of, and even the sheepskins had been processed.

He then found a large woven bag, washed it thoroughly, and started putting the meat inside.

"That’s enough, stop," Chen Zhuangshi, who hadn’t been paying attention, saw that almost the equivalent of two sheep had been put into the bag.

"Uncle Chen, we went into the mountains together, intending to hunt together and share the game. If you don’t take half, I’ll feel uneasy, and Xiuxiu will scold me too," Wang Qinghe insisted firmly.

Only after all the meat from the two sheep was packed did he hand the bag over to Chen Zhuangshi.

"Uncle Chen, why don’t you all stay for lunch?" Wang Qinghe said as he continued to handle the remaining meat.

Chen Zhuangshi wanted to leave since they had already taken such a big favor, and staying for a meal would be too much.

But before he could say anything, Wei Pozi, who was having a great conversation with Chen Jinhua inside, made the decision for them. "Qinghe is right. It’s rare for us to gather like this, so you should stay for a meal. I’ll start cooking. In the afternoon, I’ll try to make a pot of sheep soup.

We’ll have something good to eat.

Both of you go and wash up, take a rest, and chat for a while.

I’ll handle the cooking."

Wei Pozi cooked quickly and her food tasted great.

As she spoke, she had already started preparing.

Seeing this, Chen Jinhua gave her husband a sideways glance. "Since Sister Wei is being so hospitable, why are you still standing there? Go wash up quickly. Our two families get along well, so why be so polite?"

Later, when there are good things at home, we can bring them over for Xiuxiu and Qinghe.

Being too polite would make us seem like outsiders.

We can’t let down the goodwill of these two children.

Chen Zhuangshi, seeing that his wife was completely unaware, had no choice but to follow along.

When they got home, his wife would definitely scold him for bringing back so much meat.

But it was too late for him to say anything now.

He could only make it up to the two children later.

Chen Zhuangshi silently went to wash up.

Wang Qinghe, after helping to carry some firewood, also went to clean up.

Lunch was a bit late because they were cooking sheep soup, so it took two hours before they finally ate.

In the meantime, Wei Pozi, Chen Jinhua, and Bai Xiuxiu were chatting together in the kitchen.

It was said to be three people, but in reality, it was just Bai Xiuxiu listening to Mom and Aunt Jinhua talking.

The two of them were more talkative than the last.

Moreover, their worldviews were remarkably consistent.

It was as if they couldn't wait to finish all their conversations in this lifetime.

By the time the mutton soup was ready, Wei Pozi still felt like she hadn't said enough.

She smacked her lips and said, "Sister, let's eat first, and then we can continue our chat. Come over often when you're free, and we'll have a good long talk."

"Alright," Chen Jinhua was also very happy.

At home, her son didn't like talking to her and found her nagging.

He found her curiosity about other people's affairs annoying. Although her husband didn't dare to show it, his habit of avoiding her was obvious, not wanting to say too much.

She was glad to have met Wei Pozi.

After setting the table, the whole room sat down.

The room was filled with the aroma of mutton soup, paired with freshly cooked rice.

Everyone stopped chatting and hurriedly began eating and drinking the soup.

Once they were full, Wang Qinghe also brought out the bicycle he had borrowed from Xiao Zhang. "Uncle Chen, Aunt Jinhua, this is my friend's bicycle. You can ride it back first. Tomorrow, when Xiuxiu and I take the bus back to the village, we'll bring it back."

"We really appreciate your trouble," Chen Jinhua felt even more fond of the family after the meal.

She was sure she hadn't misjudged them; these two kids were indeed grateful and repaid kindness with kindness.

After they left, Wei Pozi looked at all the meat and started to worry.

"It's great that we've got so much mutton, but if we really go to the provincial capital, how can we bring all this stuff? And if we do, won't that black-hearted family eat it along with us?" Wei Pozi was beginning to feel that this little yard was more free.

Her daughter's husband's biological parents didn't care about him at all. Such a family would make them move to a new, unfamiliar place...

"Don't worry, Mom. I'll handle this stuff when the time comes. Just trust me. When we go there, we'll live outside. We won't give them anything to eat. Oh, by the way, Mom, how about some plain-boiled lamb ribs tomorrow?" Bai Xiuxiu had already figured out tomorrow's menu.