The next morning the air was crisp and pleasant.
Aiju stayed alone in the kitchen, very busy.
"Da" a piece of firewood on the stove fell to the ground.
Aiju put down her bowls and chopsticks and ran over to pick up firewood.
"Mom, let me pick up the firewood to prevent it from getting your hands dirty." Qianqian strode in.
Aiju glanced beside her and called out: Qianqian is here.
Qianqian squatted at the kitchen door and said: I don’t know what happened last night! My stomach hurts a little.
Aiju replied: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large recently, you may have a cold.
Qianqian responded: How is that possible! It’s neither hot nor cold these days, quite comfortable...
"A cold does not necessarily require a large temperature difference. It can be caught accidentally. You will not discuss the illness with others." Aiju argued:
Qianqian whispered: I don't feel uncomfortable now!
Aiju replied: That’s good.
"What were you thinking about last night!" Aiju continued:
Qianqian said: What is it!
Aiju poured rice into the pot and continued: "Of course it's up to you to go back."
Qianqian said: Mom wants me to go back.
Aiju said: Your grandma passed away and you went back to pay homage. This is human nature.
Qianqian's eyes were blurry and she called out: I'm sick and I shouldn't travel far.
"What disease do you have!"
"Mom also said that I have a cold."
"So! You don't plan to go back!"
Qianqian responded: It’s not that I don’t plan to go back, it’s just that it’s not appropriate for me to go back.
Aiju put her hand on the stove and asked: Qianqian, tell me the truth, do you have other reasons?
Qianqian shouted: Mom, the rice on the pot is boiling.
Aiju opened the lid of the pot, picked up the spatula and stirred the rice water, and said: Qianqian, you don't need to hide in front of me, just say whatever you want.
"I didn't, I didn't hide anything, what can I hide!" Qianqian continued:
Aiju replied: If there is nothing to hide, why don't you want to go back?
Qianqian said: Didn’t I say so! It's not appropriate for me to go back.
Aiju looked at Qianqian and called out: You are playing tricks on me.
Qianqian responded: Why are my mother and I so careless?
Aiju picked up the rice grains, "looked at it", and immediately went to scoop up the rice.
While scooping up the rice, she ordered: Qianqian, lower the fire.
Qianqian pulled two pieces of firewood from the stove and carefully extinguished the flames.
After Aiju finished scooping out the rice, she put the lid on the cauldron and said, "The rice is done, you can turn on the fire a little more."
Qianqian added pieces of firewood and made the fire crackle.
Aiju shouted: Qianqian, go to our room and bring four eggs.
Qianqian got up and ran out quickly.
Aiju brought over a basin and scooped ladle after ladle of rice soup.
"Mom, put the eggs here!" Qianqian grabbed four eggs and put them in the bowl.
Aiju asked: Qianqian, did you see the mound and the others awake?
Qianqian replied: They are awake and they are all washing up outside!
She turned around, picked up the firewood and stuffed it into the stove.
Aiju shouted: Don't add fuel to the fire first! The fire in the stove is still so strong!
Qianqian put down the firewood and said: Don't you want to fry chili peppers? I light up the fire.
Aiju poured a ladle of cold water into the pot and replied: That's enough, that's enough.
Qianqian put down the firewood and ran to the side to peel the peppers.
Aiju washed the dishes and shouted: Qianqian, don't panic, just cut it slowly.
Qianqian lowered her head and remained silent.
"boom"
Qianqian bent down to pick up firewood.
Aiju picked up the spatula and went to lift the water droplets on the pot.
"Hey" she put the lard down in the pot.
Then, she brought a big bowl over.
She poured the egg juice from the bowl into the pot.
A thick mist came out of the pot.
She used skillful gestures to finish off the remaining eggs in one go.
She held the eggs with one hand, poured water into the pot with the other, and asked: Qianqian, have you peeled the peppers?
Qianqian responded: "After cutting it, this is the only one left."
Aiju said: After peeling the pepper, give me the knife.
Qianqian handed the knife and called: "Here."
Aiju picked up the kitchen knife, cut the bacon above the stove, and shouted: Qianqian, bring the basin over and pour two ladles of hot water into the basin.
Qianqian just put the basin on the table.
Aiju muttered: It's time to start the soup in the pot.
Qianqian said: Mom, I’m coming.
Aiju reminded: There is no seasoning on the dishes on the pot.
Qianqian took the condiments and was about to put them down.
Aiju put down the bacon and shouted: Qianqian, you are still young, please let me do it.
Qianqian argued: Mom, you don’t tell me what to do! I will always be a kid.
Aiju washed the meat and said with a smile: "Qianqian is right, you will never do it if I don't let you do it."
Qianqian echoed: I am not young anymore, I am 10 years old this year.
Aiju shouted: Qianqian, take half a spoonful of salt and put it down.
Qianqian took a spoon and scooped out half a spoonful of salt.
Aiju said: Too many.
Qianqian held the spoon and shook it.
Aiju looked at the scene in front of her and said nothing.
Qianqian held the spoon and poured it into the pot.
Aiju said: "Bring a bowl over here, and you can taste the soup yourself."
Qianqian took a little soup in a bowl and "sipped it", and whispered: Strange, I obviously put salt, but there is no salt taste at all!
Aiju replied: You put too little salt, and your shaking just now was too fierce.
Qianqian responded: Is that so?
Aiju said: Try adding a little more salt.
Qianqian scooped up a small spoonful of salt and asked: Mom, do you want to put so much?
Aiju poured the water in the basin and said: Put it down.
Qianqian poured down the salt, took a sip of the soup, and said: It's still a bit bland.
Aiju cut the bacon and called out: Don't put salt in it! There is salt in soy sauce. If you add some soy sauce to the soup and you see the soup turns red, don't add it!
Qianqian asked: Can we start the pot after putting the soy sauce?
Aiju replied: Yes!
However, just like before, if there is no salt, you can add salt, and if there is too much salt, add water.
You have to experience and learn slowly.
Qianqian teased Tang and nodded.
Aiju walked to the door and shouted: Tudui, you come in and serve the dishes.
Qianqian finished stirring the soup and said: Mom, should we wash the pot again?
Aiju raised her feet and replied: No, just cook the next dish.
Qianqian squatted at the door of the stove and added two pieces of firewood to the stove.
Aiju is put in oil, and the oil is burning hot in the pot.
She picked up the bacon with the edge of a knife and poured it into the pot.
"Mom, have you cooked the food?" Tudui came in and asked:
Aiju responded: I'll just finish frying this dish.
Tudui picked up the bowls and chopsticks and slowly walked out.
Aiju ordered: Qianqian, take this bowl of soup out.
Qianqian said: I'll stay here for a while, it's so hot!
Aiju replied: This fire is enough, you go down!
Qianqian clapped her hands, held the soup in both hands, and walked away step by step.
Uncle Fan saw Qianqian coming out and asked: Qianqian, how did you think about what uncle asked you to consider last night?
Qianqian put down the soup and replied: I didn't dare to think deeply about my physical discomfort last night. Due to my health, I'm afraid!
"You mean you won't go back." Uncle Fan interrupted:
"Qianqian, you must go back. I just told you so much, why can't you listen?" Aiju walked over with a tripod in one hand and vegetables in the other.
Qianqian drooped her face and remained silent.
Tudui picked up the bowl and hurriedly served everyone food.
Dunzi said: Qianqian, you go back with us, we will have many companions on the way, you go back alone!
Qianqian continued: I won’t go back.
Shuishui called out: Sister-in-law Qianqian...
"Let's eat." Qianqian shouted:
Uncle Wan held the bowl and said, "I won't wait for you. I'll eat first."
Dunzi held the bowl and said: Uncle Wan, I suddenly remembered that I have to invite someone. He lives here. His name is...
"My name is Hong Jiaping." Fan Bo replied:
Dunzi continued: No, no.
"It seems to be called Liu, Liu." Dunzi continued:
Uncle Fan replied: "My name is Liu Jingtian."
Dunzi said excitedly: Yes, yes, it's Liu Jingtian.
Fan Bo said: He is my classmate. He is probably not at home now. His family lives in the direction we are going back to. We will go to his house together later.
Aiju shouted: Qianqian, hurry up and eat. After eating, you go back with Uncle Fan and the others.
Qianqian held the dishes as if she didn't hear anything.
Tudui shouted: Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law Qianqian, mother is talking to you!
Qianqian still remained silent.
Tudui shouted: Sister-in-law, what’s wrong with you! Why are not you talking!
"Tudui, don't yell! Let Qianqian think carefully!" Uncle Fan held the chopsticks in his hand and said:
Aiju said: Qianqian, Uncle Fan and the others are leaving soon. Whether you want to leave or stay, you have to show your attitude no matter what!
Qianqian lowered her head and shook her head.
Aiju said: Are you going to rush us to death? You should make a sound at least.
Fan Bo said, "Aiju, don't get excited!" Qianqian said that she didn't want to go back. The reason why she didn't go back was that she must have her own concerns.
Aiju responded: What worries does she have!
Uncle Fan replied: No matter what worries you have! She must have a point.
Aiju replied: Even if she has a lot of truths, she still has to let us know!
"Aiju, let's talk outside." Fan Bo walked towards the door.
Aiju stepped out of the house and asked: Uncle Fan, what do you want to tell me?
Uncle Fan asked, "Tell me, why doesn't Qianqian want to go home with me?"
Aiju continued: She didn’t tell me!
"This child is very aloof and never opens her heart to others. What is she thinking! I don't know at all. For example, last time, we pried left and right to open her mouth. This time, she is probably determined! "Aiju analyzed:
Fan Bo responded: Aiju is right, Qianqian has always been very introverted, what is she thinking! Others are elusive.
Aiju wiped her forehead and thought: Qianqian is hiding something from us!
Fan Bo thought for a while and muttered: Last time!
Aiju whispered: The last three-chapter agreement was between me and my in-laws. After she learned about the three-chapter agreement, she was not as abnormal as she was today.
"By the way, on my mother's birthday last year, my father and I were talking in the hut, and she happened to hear her. Maybe it was because of that day!" Fan Bo said blankly:
Aiju asked: What did you say to your father-in-law?
Fan Bo glanced at the room and said secretly: My father wants to make a three-part agreement with you. It is because my father is too suspicious that he made the agreement that "Qianqian is not allowed to be sent back to her parents' home."
"Uncle Fan, tell me clearly what you and your father-in-law talked about!" Aiju continued:
Uncle Fan swallowed a mouthful of saliva and called out: "The story starts before Qianqian married Shitou. At that time, Zhihua was busy bringing Shitou and Qianqian into a good relationship. My father was very opposed to it. Especially, he knew about Shitou's family background." Afterwards, however, despite Yunohana's strong persuasion, he agreed.
"Your father agreed, that's it!" Aiju replied:
Uncle Fan said: Don't interrupt! Before Qianqian and Shitou's wedding, my father went to tell Qianqian's fortune. The fortune teller said that Qianqian had a bad fate and was an unlucky person. She would have to pass 18 thresholds in the future...
"What does this mean!" Aiju responded:
Fan Bo said: It means that it is difficult to have stability and you have to marry multiple husbands.
My father wanted us to distance ourselves from Qianqian, and said it would be better to have fewer such relatives than more such relatives.
Aiju said angrily: How could my father-in-law do this! Don't say that Qianqian is not such a person, even if she is, Qianqian is also his granddaughter, and he can't do it!
Besides, everything is still speculation.
Uncle Fan continued: I said so too.
However, my father doesn't have enough food and salt.
Aiju stood there and wandered back and forth, whispering: My father-in-law said this, how can Qianqian go back? Even if Qianqian goes back, how should Qianqian face her father-in-law!
Uncle Fan suddenly said: No wonder, when we came back last time, Qianqian knelt in front of my mother for a long time and did not get up. She cried so much that she had snot and tears.
Aiju called out: "Qianqian is so young and her parents have passed away. It's really hard for her to have to deal with this."
"Now that everything has been clarified, we shouldn't blame Qianqian. Qianqian refuses to go back, so we can just let her do whatever she wants." Uncle Fan took a breath and replied:
Aiju said: Fan Bo, the third lady is several months pregnant, I really can’t get out...
"Aiju, you don't need to say more! You can't live without me, I understand all of this." Fan Bo interrupted:
Fan Bo shouted: "Let's go in!"
Aiju hobbled into the house with her feet in hand.
Fan Bo shouted: Dunzi, you are full too, we are going home.
Aiju said: Fan Bo, wait a minute, I'll scoop up some peanuts, and you can take them home.
Fan Bo said: No, no, you told me how to dry peanuts, and I have already told Zhihua. Zhihua may have dried a lot at home. If I take it back, wouldn't it be unnecessary?
"Uncle Wan, if you don't bring peanuts, we will set off." Dunzi called:
Uncle Fan raised his feet and said, "I'll leave now."
Qianqian whispered: "Uncle Fan."
Uncle Fan replied: Qianqian doesn't want to go back with us, so you can stay at home and play with Shuishui and the others...
"Uncle, I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Please forgive Qianqian for being unfilial." Qianqian apologized:
Tears welled up in Fan Bo's eyes, and he choked and said: Qianqian, if you live a good life, we can rest assured.
Qianqian cried: Uncle, don’t blame me for being cruel!
"Let's go!" Fan Bo shouted:
Tudui shouted: Uncle Fan, walk slowly, Uncle Dunzi, walk slowly.
Fan Bo held up his umbrella and walked forward without looking back.
Dunzi, wearing a raincoat, hurriedly followed.
Uncle Fan turned around and shouted: "Dunzi, please go faster, we have to go to Liu Jingtian's home."
Dunzi tied up his bamboo hat and replied: I'm here...
