At the dinner table, Wang Qiuxia talked about what Wu Qiulan said by the river today.

Zeng Hua heard this and said angrily, "It's what they deserve! In my opinion, it would be better if these two families could become in-laws, so as not to cause trouble to other families."

Wang Qiuxia also nodded in agreement, and thought that it was a good thing that Dashan didn't like Li Taohua, otherwise it would be a big deal and would also affect the family's reputation.

After dinner, Wang Qiuxia helped pack up, and Jiang Xiaohe and Zhang Fu went home.

Jiang Xiaohe asked, "Dad, where can I buy this wine jar?"

Zhang Fu held Zhang Chuan in his arms, thinking that the dozen or so jars of wine already in the backyard weren't enough?

"There is a kiln factory in the village next to ours. If you need more, I will go buy some for you tomorrow morning."

Jiang Xiaohe nodded, thinking about the jar in the backyard. The wine needed to dissipate its flavor, so she went to the backyard to busy herself.

When I came back, I saw Wang Qiuxia was already packing grapes into the remaining two jars.

Jiang Xiaohe took out the white sugar she bought in the morning and put some more in.

Wang Qiuxia felt distressed: "This sugar is very precious. How much money will this wine cost in the future!"

"Don't worry, mother. We can definitely sell them back. Put some mud on these jars so we can tell them apart!"

Wang Qiuxia nodded.

After finishing all this, it was already getting late.

Thinking that the meat bought at noon would not be wasted, Jiang Xiaohe asked Wang Qiuxia to make some dumplings for dinner in the evening.

Now that the family had some spare money, Wang Qiuxia was naturally happy. When she heard that she wanted to eat dumplings, she asked Zhang Fu to go to the edge of the field to get some wild onions and leeks to make dumplings.

She took out the cloth that Jiang Xiaohe had bought earlier and cut it in the yard to make new clothes.

Jiang Xiaohe brought Zhang Chuan with her to help her pass scissors and other things.

While cutting the cloth, Wang Qiuxia smiled and said, "When I was a girl, I often wore clothes passed down from my older brothers and sisters. It was only after I married your father that I bought new clothes."

"You'll have more new clothes to wear later."

Wang Qiuxia did not respond. After cutting the clothes, she packed up the cloth and prepared to knead the flour.

But just as she entered the kitchen, Zhang Fu came back with a basket in his hand and shouted, "Qiuxia, come out and see who's here!"

Jiang Xiaohe was stunned. It was the first time she heard Zhang Fu call Wang Qiuxia's name.

Zhang Fu was followed by a man and a woman. Both of them were rubbing their hands awkwardly. Both of them were covered in patches. Jiang Xiaohe noticed that the shoes on their feet were also covered in patches. However, although their clothes looked tattered, they were indeed washed clean!

Their faces were very dark, and it was obvious that they were exposed to the sun from working in the fields for many years. They were both holding the corners of their clothes and dared not look around.

As soon as Wang Qiuxia came out of the kitchen, a surprised smile appeared on her face: "Brother, sister-in-law, why are you here! Come in, come in."

As he spoke, he trotted from the kitchen to the door and pulled the two of them into the yard. His eyes became red as he walked.

After entering the yard, Zhang Fu turned around and closed the gate.

Wang Qiuxia pulled them to sit down, her eyes red as she opened her mouth and started crying, but she immediately held back her words and just held the man's hand tightly, everything was said without words.

Jiang Xiaohe searched her memory, but had no impression of these two people. When the original owner and Zhang Dashan got married, they were wearing a veil and did not know these relatives. When Zhang Dashan passed away, this man seemed to have come, but she did not have a deep impression of him.

Jiang Xiaohe put the sleeping baby into the house, turned around and went to the kitchen to pour some warm water. Seeing how exhausted the two looked, she thought they must have been traveling all day. Thinking of this, she added a spoonful of sugar to one of the bowls before taking them out.

"Uncle and aunt, drink some water."

The two of them nodded quickly. The man looked at Jiang Xiaohe with a little surprise, feeling that this niece-in-law was a little different from before, but then he lowered his head again.

The two were indeed thirsty, and as soon as they drank the water, the man immediately panicked: "This sugar is so precious, how could you put sugar in it for us!"

After saying that, he quickly put down the bowl and said, "Save this for your nephew and grandson. I'll just drink some water from the jar."

After he said that, the woman put down her bowl, licked her lips, and didn't dare to drink anymore.

Wang Qiuxia choked up even more: "Brother, sister-in-law, drink it! We still have this candy at home!"

The man shook his head: "Your life is already hard, how can you waste this good thing on the two of us!"

Finally, Jiang Xiaohe took the bowl and placed it in the woman's hand, then in the man's hand: "Uncle, aunt, drink it! I've poured it all! And mother is right, we still have this sugar at home. You've come all the way here, are we supposed to treat you with a bowl of cold water? We can still afford these two bowls of sugar water."

Zhang Fu nodded in agreement: "Brother, sister-in-law, don't be polite to us."

Wang Dayi glanced at Wang Qiuxia, only to see her nodding with a smile. Then he picked up the bowl and started drinking. Chen Xiuquan next to him saw her man drinking, so she dared to drink too.

After each of them drank a bowl of sugar water, they felt a little stronger.

Wang Qiuxia also adjusted her mood and asked them: "Why are you here today, brother and sister-in-law? Is there something wrong at home?"

When it came to this, Wang Dayi and Chen Xiuquan looked at each other, but they hesitated and couldn't speak.

Since Wang Dayi didn't speak, Chen Xiuquan didn't speak either.

Chen Xiuquan looked at Wang Dayi, but Wang Dayi bit his lips slightly and was unable to speak.

Seeing that it was getting late, Jiang Xiaohe stood up and said, "Mom, why don't you chat with my uncle and aunt while I go to cook. My uncle and aunt must be hungry after traveling all day."

After saying that, he went to the kitchen, just keeping an eye on the movements outside.

Chen Xiuquan couldn't sit still, and quickly said that he would come to help Jiang Xiaohe.

Was stopped by Wang Qiuxia.

"Brother, sister-in-law, can't we just say whatever we want to say? You're only making me more worried. Could it be that something has happened to our parents?"

The two shook their heads quickly.

"What happened?" Wang Qiuxia said anxiously, because she knew that her eldest brother was a very honest person, and if there was nothing wrong, he would definitely not come to her in person.

Chen Xiuqun's eyes were red at this time, and she pushed Wang Dayi: "Boss, say something."

Wang Dayi lowered his head, still unable to speak.

"Sister-in-law, you say!" Wang Qiuxia pulled Chen Xiuquan's hand.

Chen Xiuqun covered her mouth, her voice choking. After enduring for a long time, she finally spoke: "Aunt, the head of the family and I know that your life will not be easy after Dashan is gone, but if there is still the slightest way, we will never come to you for help! Woo woo..."

When Wang Qiuxia heard her say this, her heart skipped a beat and she became even more anxious: "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? Don't cry first. Tell me what happened at home?"

"Half a month ago, Hongwa drank too much and beat someone up. The victim is still staying in the clinic. The family wants a lot of money as compensation, but we really can't afford it now. We have been on credit at the clinic for several days just to pay for the man's medical expenses! But the family also said that if we can't pay, they will sue Hongwa to the government! You know, Daya is already married, and there are only Hongwa and Erya at home. If Hongwa is arrested and put in jail, how will your brother and I survive!"

After she finished speaking, she covered her face and cried bitterly...

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