Liu Xuemei got up early and made breakfast, while Shui Shangqing packed the food prepared for the third child.
The two of them also wanted to see their son off, but there were relatives coming to the house today, so it was not appropriate for them to be away from home.
The family finished breakfast quietly. Shui Bokang was very reluctant to see his third uncle carrying his luggage and leaving.
He hugged Shui Jianjun's legs and said, "Why can't Third Uncle stay here for a few more days?"
Shui Jianjun bent down and touched the little guy's head: "Because the third uncle has to go to work, and adults have their own work to do."
"I understand, just like mom and dad, they only come back after a long time."
Shui Jianshe pulled out the donkey cart, spread thick bedding on it, and sent Shui Jianjun away with Shui Bingyue.
The whole family came to the door of their house to watch them go. This donkey has been in the Shui family for many years and is very familiar with the roads here and can walk very quickly.
When it reached a flat place, it started running under the command of Shui Jianshe. In this way, more than two hours later, the three of them arrived at the airport.
Shui Jianjun took the food that was kept warm under the quilt and waved goodbye to his younger siblings while carrying his suitcase.
Shui Jianshe and Shui Bingyue watched the third brother's figure disappear from sight, and then they hurried back.
Shui Bingyue looked at the shops on both sides of the city's roads that were open. There were red couplets and the word "Fu" everywhere, which made her feel full of New Year spirit.
There are also children who build snowmen, some big and some small, which look very cute.
Shui Jianshe saw a man selling candied haws on the roadside, so he stopped and bought ten bunches.
He came back with the packaged candied haws, handed it to his sister, and said, "If you see anything you want, just tell me and my fourth brother will buy it for you."
Shui Bingyue took the things and narrowed her big eyes with a smile: "This is enough. Let's go home quickly. It's cold outside."
Not long after the two of them walked forward, a car stopped and a young boy got off and walked toward the donkey cart.
"Bingyue, long time no see."
Shui Bingyue turned to look at the source of the sound, showing a surprised smile: "Murong Jinhua, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you."
"I also think it's a coincidence. What have you been doing during this time at home?"
"I learned foreign languages from a teacher. After all, if you want to master something more profound, you have to learn a foreign language."
Murong Jinhua gave a thumbs up: "You are really awesome. I have been playing at home for a long time. I wonder if I can learn foreign languages with you?"
"I can't answer you for this. After all, I can't be the teacher's boss."
"I'll go play with you when the snow melts. I went to my grandma's house with my parents early today, so I won't talk to you any more."
Shui Bingyue nodded: "Okay, hurry back to the car. It's cold outside. Let's talk next time."
The two waved goodbye, and Murong Jinhua returned to the car and sat in the back seat.
The beautiful woman in a mink coat sitting in the passenger seat turned her head to look at him and said jokingly: "This is the first time I see you so happy."
"Mom, you don't know, that little girl is the one who won first place in the competition with us. She helped me a lot and is really smart."
"Unfortunately, the little girl was wearing thick clothes and I couldn't see clearly what she looked like."
Murong's father spoke: "A very beautiful little girl, only six years old, but not short."
"Whenever we are free, let's go to their home as a family." Murong's mother is a very interesting person.
On the other side, Shui Bingyue also talked a lot to the fourth brother. Shui Jianshe only had one feeling: Murong Jinhua was too attentive to his sister.
From my sister's description, this guy has an unusually sweet mouth. He cleared his throat and warned: "Bingyue, except for family members, don't trust outsiders easily. They have ulterior motives for treating you well."
"Fourth brother, don't worry. Most people can't beat me. I won't give others the chance to hurt me."
Although Shui Jianshe knew his sister's strength, he was still worried. After all, what hurts the most is not external force, but feelings.
But looking at his sister's big, pure eyes, he had better not say too much. My sister is so young, so she definitely doesn't have the emotional capacity to develop feelings, so don't worry too much.
The two arrived home before lunch. Shui Jianshe distributed the candied haws to Shui Bokang, Xiaowu, Xiaoliu and Xiaoqi.
Even Shen Dongsheng didn't miss it. He took the candied haws and felt happy and surprised: "Why do you still have my share?"
"Most people like sweet and sour things. Sir is Xiaoqi and Bingyue's master, so naturally we can't forget you." Shui Jianshe explained with a smile.
"Okay, okay, your kids are all good kids. This is the happiest New Year I've ever had."
The remaining candied haws, my grandma had bad teeth and didn't like to eat, so Liu Xuemei ate a bunch and Bai Lu ate a bunch.
Shui Jiandang originally brought a bunch to Li Xinxin, but Shui Bingyue walked over and stopped her. She whispered in the second sister-in-law's ear: "Hawthorn promotes blood circulation and is prone to miscarriage. Pregnant women should not eat it."
"Thank you, Bingyue. I will pay attention to it in the future." After thanking her sister, Li Xinxin stuffed the candied haws into Shui Jiandang's mouth.
The reason why Shui Bingyue didn't say it loudly was because her second sister-in-law's month was so shallow that she couldn't detect it now.
It would be a pity if my parents found out and my grandma couldn't feel her pulse. It would be better to let the second brother and second sister-in-law inform the family themselves after everything is settled.
After lunch, Shui Bingyue remembered to ask her uncle and uncle.
Liu Xuemei told her: "Your uncle and uncle put down their things and left. They both left red envelopes for you, and I will give them to you right now."
"I really have a lot of red envelopes, but I haven't spent them much. It's better not to give them to me."
"That's not okay. This is the blessing given to you by your elders. You must keep it yourself."
After the third grade of junior high school, Shui Jianguo and Bai Lu, Shui Jianguo and Li Xinxin, and Shui Jianshe all left home one after another.
Only the elders and the three brothers who are still studying are left in the family. The old lady lamented: "When the children grow up, they have their own lives, and they can no longer be around them like they did when they were children."
Liu Xuemei was doing needlework with the old lady and replied with a smile: "Everyone has a family and a career. If they all stay by their side, they will not be happy. After all, being able to go out means a better life."
"Hey, in August or September this year, Bingyue will leave home, and Bo Kang will go to the county town to attend kindergarten. We will be the only ones left in this family."
Shui Bingyue resumed her study life of learning foreign languages after her brothers left.
On the morning of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, a car came to Qingshui Village. Stop at the entrance of the village.
A handsome middle-aged man came down and asked the children playing at the entrance of the village: "Do you know where Shui Bingyue's home is?"
"What are you doing with our village chief's house?" a tough-headed boy asked.
