Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

At this time, the whole family at Mrs. Sun's house was happy.

Jindan, Goudan and Tiedan came back happily, with baskets full of mushrooms and fungus in their hands.

Goudan shouted with a smile: "Huahua, look what we brought you!"

Tiedan carefully took out a plump wax melon from the basket. It was oval in shape, with pale purple skin and covered with fine lines, like a mysterious totem.

Gently break the ripe wax melon open, revealing the crystal-clear flesh inside. The flesh is white with a hint of purple, like a piece of jade. A sweet fragrance instantly spreads, making people salivate.

Sun Huahua took the wax gourd, her face filled with a happy smile, and said, "Thank you, brother. This wax gourd looks so tempting!"

Goudan proudly put down his basket and said loudly, "Look, I picked most of the wax gourds in my basket!"

Everyone gathered around, their faces filled with surprise. Mrs. Sun couldn't help but sigh, "It's been so dry this year, I never thought there would still be wax gourds in the mountains, it's just a little late."

Goudan wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile, "I searched for a long time, climbed many mountains, and almost gave up. Fortunately, I finally found these treasures in a remote valley."

Tiedan came over, picked up a wax gourd, and said, "This wax gourd is growing really well. Even though it's a little late, it will definitely taste good."

Jindan also nodded: "Yes, Goudan has made a great contribution this time, our Huahua is in for a treat!"

Sun Huahua looked at the full basket and was filled with joy: "Thank you for your hard work, brother. We can enjoy it tonight."

The family gathered around the backpack, talking about the wax gourds, and their laughter echoed in the house.

Mrs. Sun looked at her daughter, who had lost some weight, and said distressedly, "Daughter, I'll make you rabbit meat tonight."

Sun Huahua's eyes lit up and a happy smile appeared on her face. "Mom, where did the rabbit come from?"

At this time, Jindan ran over excitedly, raised the hare tied in his hand, and said, "Look, I caught a hare!"

Mrs. Sun praised: "My son is really amazing!"

Goudan and Tiedan also came over and looked at the hare curiously.

Goudan swallowed his saliva and said, "This is a real treat! I haven't eaten rabbit meat in a long time."

Tiedan clapped his hands and cheered, "We can have a delicious dinner tonight!"

Mrs. Sun smiled and said, "Don't be greedy, go and pick up the mushrooms and fungus, I'll go prepare the rabbit meat."

When it came to cooking rabbit meat, Sun Huahua frowned. She secretly complained: Mom's cooking skills are really not good enough. As long as it is cooked and edible, it's fine.

The rabbit meat was cooked in plain water and then spiced with chili peppers. There was no particular preference for it. Thinking of this, Sun Huahua couldn't help but miss the rabbit meat from Aunt Xiuying's house.

She recalled: "Aunt Xiuying's rabbit meat was so delicious. First, marinate it with various seasonings, then stir-fry it with scallions, ginger, and garlic. The aroma wafted far away. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich flavor." The more she thought about it, the more she craved it. Sun Huahua couldn't help but sigh.

Seeing her daughter frowning and sighing, Mrs. Sun asked, "Huahua, what's wrong? Are you not happy that your mother made you rabbit meat?"

Sun Huahua quickly forced a smile: "No, Mom, I'm very happy."

But in my heart I was looking forward to going to Aunt Xiuying's house someday to taste the delicious rabbit meat again.

Mrs. Sun smiled and said confidently, "Huahua, don't disbelieve me, what I cook this time will definitely be delicious. Last time, when Xiuying's family held a pig-killing banquet, I went to help, but I specifically asked Xiuying for some advice."

Sun Huahua looked at her mother doubtfully and said, "Mom, you have to show off your skills this time."

Mrs. Sun patted her chest and assured: "Don't worry, my daughter, I know what's going on."

As she spoke, Mrs. Sun began to prepare, muttering to herself, "Xiuying said we should cut the rabbit meat into small pieces and marinate it with cooking wine and salt for a while."

Sun Huahua watched her mother busying around and silently prayed that the rabbit meat would taste better this time.

Goudan came over and said with a smile, "Sister, I think Mom will be able to do it this time."

Sun Huahua rolled her eyes at him and said, "You're the only one who knows how to make Mom happy."

The family waited for this special dinner in an atmosphere full of anticipation and a little nervousness.

Mrs. Sun prepared the side dishes and took out some of the August melons from the bamboo basket. She handed them to Sun Huahua and said, "Huahua, take some to Xiuying's house. Your aunt Xiuying loves these fruits and melons the most. Xiuying is good to us, so we should be good to her too."

Sun Huahua responded obediently, feeling happy thinking that she would be able to see Yang Qingfeng soon.

At this moment, there was a knock on the gate.

"dong dong dong"

Mrs. Sun called out, "Who is it?"

Hongmei's voice came from outside the door: "Mrs. Sun, it's me, Hongmei."

Mrs. Sun opened the door and saw Hongmei and Yaozu standing at the door.

Hongmei said with a smile on her face, "Mrs. Sun, I'm sorry to bother you."

Mrs. Sun was a little confused and asked, "Sister Hongmei, what is this?"

Hongmei pulled Yaozu over and said, "Mrs. Sun, let's go inside and talk. Let's go inside and talk."

When Sun Huahua saw Hongmei and Yaozu, the smile on her face disappeared immediately, and she muttered to herself, "What are these two people doing here?"

Hongmei pulled Mrs. Sun into the house and said to her with great joy, "Mrs. Sun, I have brought you great news!"

Mrs. Sun looked at her suspiciously and asked, "What's the good news?"

Hongmei smiled and said, "The Zhao family has taken a fancy to your Huahua, and I'm here to propose marriage.

The Zhao family is a wealthy family in our village. Huahua is marrying up. She will enjoy endless blessings if she marries into them.

However, since I'm marrying up, there's no betrothal gift, but you have to prepare a dowry."

Hongmei put on a smile, but inwardly she was thinking, "Hmph, as long as Sun Huahua and Yaozu's marriage is finalized, I won't have to pay back the grain I owe the Zhao family, and I'll even get a thank-you gift for the matchmaking. This is truly a win-win situation." No matter what, she had to get Mrs. Sun to relent today, even if it meant a little more persuasion.

When Mrs. Sun heard this, her face instantly turned ugly, and her voice trembled with anger: "What? There is no betrothal gift, and they still want us to prepare a dowry? What kind of good thing is this! How can we Huahua not be worthy of the Zhao family? How can they marry up?"

Mrs. Sun put her hands on her hips, her eyes wide with anger: "Hongmei, what are you talking about! My daughter Huahua is my treasure, why did she marry him so unfairly?"

Sun Huahua stood aside, her eyes red and she bit her lips, feeling angry and aggrieved.

Hongmei was startled by Mrs. Sun's reaction and quickly said, "Mrs. Sun, don't be angry, don't be angry. We discussed this."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was extremely tense.