Seeing the pair of beautiful people across from each other teasing each other and enjoying themselves, Sister-in-law Xu Shan was not only happy for them, but also touched her own sadness.
If her husband hadn't passed away early, she wouldn't have suffered waist-deep in pain for so many years.
So many days and nights of loneliness and coldness, and so many mouths that made trouble over nothing, were hurting her.
But the girl in front of her did have a unique charm.
She is truly unpretentious, knows etiquette, and can break out of the routine at any time. She is always the first to stand up for things she doesn't understand. With such courage, she doesn't look like a woman. She is just a man who loves to fight against injustice.
"Sister-in-law Xu, I heard that your thatched hut is in a very remote location and it's not safe for you as a woman. I've discussed it with Granny Chen. Otherwise, let's rent out that hut, and you can build another one next to our house. This way everyone can be taken care of.”
Sister-in-law Xu shook her head, "This is not good."
"Sister-in-law, do you have any concerns?"
Although Shen Zui is not as insightful into people's hearts as Mu Wan'er, he has gained some understanding after walking around the village these days.
He nodded towards Mu Wan'er, "Sister-in-law, this may not be appropriate for me to say. But if it's because of the rumors in the village, you don't have to worry about it.
I have the same idea as Wan'er. I am not afraid of slanting shadows if I am upright. Let them say whatever they want. After a long time, no one will say it anymore.
If there are still people who say it, it can only be said that they don’t even have the basic ability to judge right from wrong, so why should they care? "
Since Shen Zui followed Mu Wan'er, he has always regarded himself as a student. After all, he knew very little about the affairs at the foot of the mountain, so he mostly relied on Wan'er to explain to him and teach him step by step.
But what he said today was said sincerely, and he didn't mean to look down on Sister Xu in the slightest.
On the contrary, indulging in the current state of mind, it is like a fairy, slowly integrating into the trivialities of the world, and becoming like a living person.
Maybe it's not right to say this, but this was the initial impression that Shen Zui had on Mu Wan'er. Cold and cold, he still drew his sword at every turn.
Xu Shan thought for a long time and finally nodded slowly. Although she has been in the village these years, everyone either pours dirty water on her or treats her as nothing. That kind of feeling is not something ordinary people can endure.
Xu Shan's heart fluctuated violently. This long-lost feeling made her burst into tears immediately.
Seeing this, Mu Wan'er hurriedly took a handkerchief from her arms and wiped the tears of the woman beside her.
Xu Shan choked up and said: "Thank you very much, thank you Granny Chen..."
Granny Chen has been in the village for a long time and understands the situation of Widow Xu best. The people in the village are all good, but their tongues are too long, and Widow Xu was a good-looking child when she was young.
So it is inevitable that some jealous women will make up rumors here and there.
Granny Chen often laughs at herself. If she hadn't been older, she might have been criticized by the villagers.
Therefore, Grandma Chen has not had much ill feelings toward Widow Xu. It's just that because of the language of the children at home, they don't dare to get too close to her.
But since the arrival of Mu Yatou and Mr. Shen, Granny Chen seems to have understood some truths that she had never thought about before.
Children far away are important, but neighbors close by are also important. This woman has not made any mistakes. In this case, there is no need to listen to what her children say.
Now that I am old, why can't I follow my heart and do good deeds?
Shen Zui said in a calm tone, "Sister-in-law Xu, after we finish our work here, we will go to your house to help. Then we will also ask Carpenter Li to help you buy a house first."
Xu Shan wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. Although he is already in his thirties or forties, he can still see the splendor of his youth.
"Carpenter Li has a lot of work on his hands. My house is not in a hurry. Anyway, I can make do with it."
Mu Wan'er quit, "How about that? If Carpenter Li is too busy, sister-in-law, you and Granny Chen will live together in a new house and let Shen Zui stay here alone."
Shenzui's somewhat deflated look is the most interesting.
Not only Granny Chen, Mu Wan'er, but also Sister-in-law Xu Shan had smiles on their faces.
"This girl is so spooky."
Granny Chen put away her chopsticks, stretched out her finger, and lightly poked the girl's forehead.
Mu Wan'er, who was opposite, naturally agreed with a smile. She had not experienced this kind of family life for a long time.
In the original world, she had parents, grandparents, a sister, and many classmates and friends. But since his death and rebirth in the Great Li Kingdom, these have disappeared.
Only then did she pick up that feeling again, which was like a bowl of hot mutton soup in winter, fragrant and warm.
These few words made Xu Shan a little unbearable, and her eyes began to blur.
However, Mu Wan'er responded quickly and changed the subject, "Sister-in-law Xu, do you usually make a living by farming?"
Xu Shan nodded, "I can't eat much on my own, and in some remote areas, people have taken me to their homes at one o'clock today and one o'clock tomorrow.
I can't argue with them. If there is no man in the family and no one to establish the family, I will suffer more. "
But it doesn’t matter. I can’t plant those fields myself, and I can’t usually control the weeds in the fields, so forget it.
After Mu Wan'er heard this, she slammed her chopsticks on the table, causing Sui Zui to sit under the table, and gently tugged on her clothes a few times.
"Which family invaded it? I will help you reason."
The girl wiped her lips and walked out.
Xu Shan put down her bowls and chopsticks first and stopped in front of her.
"Don't let these little things affect your popularity here. I have no use for that land at all, so I will come back to eat first. The most important thing for you and Mr. Shen now is to build this hut. This matter cannot be done in a day or two. It doesn’t matter if you let it go.”
After some persuasion from Xu Shan, Shen Zui, and Granny Chen, Mu Wan'er returned to the table with her mouth pouted.
She picked up her chopsticks, took two bites of the gnocchi, and chewed a piece of sweet and sour ginger.
While eating, he muttered in his mouth, "I'm so angry. I want to eat two more bowls and scold those shameless people when I have time."
She has the body of a little girl, but her sonorous spirit gives people the illusion of seeing a female general.
Shen Zui also put a few side dishes into her bowl, "Okay, eat first, or you'll choke later."
Mu Wan'er turned her head at this time and stared at Shen Zui closely, "You are on my side, right?"
As he spoke, he raised his pink fist, as if threatening Chen Zui.
Shen Zui liked Mu Wan'er who was so cute the most. He stretched out his hand to press down the hand of the woman opposite, and then said softly: "That's natural."
"That's pretty much it. Let's have a bowl."
Mu Wan'er handed the empty bowl to the person sitting in the aisle, got up and indulged in convenience.
The tall and handsome man was intoxicated. Without any hesitation, he immediately stood up and went to the pot to scoop out a bowl full of hot vegetable soup and egg noodles.
Mu Wan'er took it and started eating it again.
From time to time, there would still be some debris hanging on the face, and the people at the table all laughed and said nothing.
