"If the third brother and the third sister-in-law still complain to us next time, I will tell them a story about the fisherman and the goldfish." Yang Ruoqing said with a smile.
Luo Fengtang suddenly became interested.
"Qing'er, what's the story about the fisherman and the goldfish?" he asked.
At the table, Xiao An, who was struggling to pick up the food, liked listening to stories the most. When he heard this, he quickly put down his chopsticks.
"Sister, tell me first, I want to hear it." He said excitedly.
Yang Ruoqing glanced at Xiaoan and smiled.
Then he also put down his chopsticks, "A long time ago, there was a poor old couple who lived by the water. The old man went to cast a net to fish before dawn every day, and the old woman stayed at home."
"Spinning thread, weaving, sewing and mending, life is very simple."
"Suddenly one day, when the old man closed the net, he caught a golden fish. That fish was no ordinary fish, it was a god in the water..."
Next, Yang Ruoqing slightly modified the fairy tale "The Fisherman and the Goldfish" and told it to Xiao An.
The story is originally rich in content, with ups and downs in the plot, coupled with Yang Ruoqing's excellent eloquence.
Not only Xiao An listened with rapt attention, but everyone else in the hall was also attracted.
Even Baby Luo, who was babbling before, was too young to understand the excitement of the story.
But she was used to the tone of this bedtime story, and she fell asleep sweetly in Yang Ruoqing's arms.
After a story was told, Yang Ruoqing looked at the hypnotized baby Luo in her arms, dumbfounded.
Luo Fengtang quickly took a big coat nearby and temporarily covered Baobao Luo's body.
Yang Ruoqing gave him a look of praise for this small move.
Men are mostly careless.
There are very few people who can be as cold on the outside and as delicate on the inside as Luo Fengtang.
At the table, Xiao An was the first to recover from the story.
The little boy's eyes were shining brightly, and he said with emotion: "That old woman is too greedy and doesn't know how to take it easy, so she is destined to gain nothing in the end."
Yang Ruoqing nodded slightly: "Yes, this story tells us a principle of life, that is, to be content with what you have."
Yang Huazhong also said: "That makes sense. That old woman was too pushy. If her greed hadn't angered the divine fish, the divine fish wouldn't have confiscated those good things."
Sun said: "That old man is also at fault. His ears are soft and the old woman is ignorant. He should stand up and make decisions as a man!"
Yang Huaming sneered: "People are not as good as snakes swallowing elephants. I think that couple of fishermen are replicas of Yongzhi and his wife!"
"This story, I have to tell it to Yongzhi when I get the chance some other time. Let him understand that if he continues to be so docile and let Chen Jinhong do whatever he wants, the life of the mistress will get worse and worse!" he said.
Yang Ruoqing curled her lips, smiled, and shook her head.
"Both the fisherman and his wife were punished for their greed in the end. Everyone should do things in a down-to-earth manner. Opportunities are always only given to those who are prepared. It's a pity that the third brother and the third sister-in-law don't understand!"
She said, with a hint of regret in her voice.
Xiao An tilted his head with a questioning look on his face.
"Sister, I see that the fisherman and his wife were not punished! How do you say they were punished?" he asked in confusion.
Yang Ruoqing smiled and said nothing. On the side, Daan, who had been a silent listener, took her place and solved Xiaoan's doubts.
"They have obtained those gold and silver jewels, the luxurious compound, the groups of maids and servants, and the status."
"And when those things they once gained are lost again, for them, this is the most brutal punishment! Do you understand?" Da'an asked.
Xiao An blinked, still a little confused.
Luo Fengtang smiled and raised his hand to touch Xiao An's head.
"Brother-in-law is asking you, do you like the wooden sword that brother-in-law gave you?" Luo Fengtang asked.
Xiao An nodded quickly like a chicken pecking at rice.
"It's strange. There was no wooden sword in the past. The villagers all refused to accept me as their boss."
"Ever since my brother-in-law gave me the wooden sword, they have followed me wherever I go. I'm so envious." Xiao An said with excitement.
Luo Fengtang nodded: "Okay, if I take the wooden sword back now, will you be sad?"
Xiao An was startled for a moment, and suddenly realized it.
On the side, Yang Huazhong and the others also realized it.
Everyone nodded secretly, feeling that Luo Fengtang's analogy was too appropriate.
This is really what happens in the world!
Yang Ruoqing couldn't help but cast a complimentary look at Luo Fengtang again.
In this world, the only person in this world who can truly connect with me and be in touch with me is him!
"Let me see, Yongzhi and the others have been punished." Yang Huaming said.
"At first, Yongzhi followed us in the transportation team for nearly two months and made nearly six taels of silver in one go. He had to take care of their expenses for two years."
"Now that this good job is gone, he will have to work hard at home in the spring next year."
"Either go back to the old job and take up carpentry work. No matter which job it is, there is no way to compare with the transportation team, so the couple is holding back their anger, annoyed, and to put it bluntly, regretful!" Yang Huaming said.
Yang Ruoqing said: "Fourth uncle, your analysis is very thorough. This is most likely the case."
"I am also that goldfish. I gave you two chances, and I will not give you a third chance." She said.
"Hey!" Yang Huazhong sighed.
He changed the topic and asked Yang Huaming about the New Year.
"It's only five or six days into the year. How are the New Year's goods at home doing?" Yang Huazhong asked.
Yang Huaming said: "I haven't done it yet. As long as you have money, you can have it all by driving a carriage to Qingshui Town. Hahaha..."
Yang Huazhong also nodded, "That's the truth, but don't delay. Our third and fifth bedrooms have been taken care of."
"You bring back the New Year's goods earlier so that the children can have snacks earlier. It's just a fun time to celebrate the New Year!"
Yang Huaming nodded: "Third brother is right, He Erniang and I are going to make meatballs and meat pies for the New Year tomorrow."
"We can go to town to buy New Year's goods in the day after tomorrow. Other shops close on the 24th, but this grocery store is still open for business on the morning of the 30th!" He said.
The elders began to remember the bitterness and sweetness.
Here, Yang Ruoqing glanced at the sleeping baby Luo in her arms and was thinking about going back.
Luo Fengtang spoke up.
"Qing'er, it's almost time and the baby is asleep. Why don't we go back?" he said.
And stretched out his hand to squeeze Luo Baobao's little hand.
Fortunately, the mother and daughter were sitting in the fire barrel. Baby Luo was covered with a big coat. Later, the mother-in-law brought another coat to cover the child.
These little hands are so warm.
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