Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

The whole family was even more motivated. At dawn, Jia He and Wang Min, Jia Xing and Zhang Baohua, Jia Yu, Old Man Chai and Old Lady Li were all up. Old Lady Li cooked for the fourth daughter-in-law while the others went to the fields. Old Lady Li told her two daughters-in-law to look after the embankment.

Millet doesn't grow tall, but its ears are large and heavy, requiring a bit of effort to bend over or squat. Wang Min and Zhang Baohua weren't afraid. Seeing the millet growing well, they were filled with enthusiasm. They cut ears by handful and put them into the basket. Zhang Baohua said, "Sister-in-law, next time we come, let's bring two sacks and put them on top of the basket so we can pick more each time." Every household had harvested half of their crops. In the distance, the sorghum was red, and the sorghum rice smelled delicious. Zhang Baohua's thoughts grew more and more joyful. She ran to her sister-in-law and wanted to say, "Tonight..." Wang Min covered her mouth and said, "Hurry up and get to work." Zhang Baohua immediately realized and started cutting ears of millet. The eldest daughter-in-law, Wang Min, was constantly chopping ears of grain while thinking, "A fairy girl has come into her family. Just when we were worried about the lack of food in autumn due to overwork, she gave the family half a pig. Now that it's a little cold, she's bringing home some cloth and cotton. Last night, she'd touched the cotton; it was soft and warm. Mother wants to make cotton-padded clothes for everyone in the family, men and women alike. Mother doesn't favor anyone over anyone, without a second thought. She even wants to make two thick cotton-padded clothes for the three daughters-in-law. Mother cares about everyone in the family, and because her grandson is young, she's making two thick cotton-padded clothes for each." Wang Min was delighted. Her own daughter Huanhuan, whose hands and feet were frozen every winter, was heartbroken, often shedding tears. The child had no cotton in winter, and her clothes were filled with fallen leaves and catkins from the trees, which didn't keep her warm. It broke her heart as a mother. She had to work quickly, get home early, and make cotton-padded clothes for the child. After a while, the two daughters-in-law each filled two large baskets and took their sickles home to carry the cotton. The two looked at each other and smiled. Zhang Baohua said, "Sister-in-law, come back! Come quickly after we finish eating." Just looking at the woman, she was full of energy. This is a life full of hope.

Zhang Baohua was walking in front and saw her family walking uphill in the distance. The burden was pressed low, and the sorghum bundles at both ends looked like they were carrying two mountains. Zhang Baohua stepped aside and said, "Sister-in-law, look ahead. Fortunately, the three brothers are tall, otherwise how could they carry so much? Are they crazy or stupid? I'll go back and touch Jiaxing to see if his thin waist hurts!" Wang Min laughed out loud after hearing what the second son's wife said, and said, "Are you embarrassed? What are you talking about? Just go back and touch him, silly woman." Wang Min thought to herself, "I'll just put my arm around Jiahe's waist. It's better to say than to do. Bah, bah, what are you thinking." She felt embarrassed just thinking about it and blushed. Later, when Wang Min was taking a break at noon, as soon as she entered the house, she closed the door casually, and then she put her arms around Jia He's waist, buried her face in Jia He's back, touched Jia He's waist with one hand, and asked, "He, does your waist hurt?" Jia He reacted immediately, turned him around, and suddenly lowered his mouth, covering Wang Min's little mouth with his mouth, sucking hard. Wang Min also suddenly felt the changes in Jia He's body. In less than two seconds, Wang Min was dizzy from the kiss and forgot everything. Wang Min gradually responded to Jia He, and their love was so intense that they rolled onto the bed. The two of them got into the quilt naked. Jia He was full of strength, and Wang Min was breathless from being loved... [20,000 words omitted here], comparable to a bridal chamber.

After a good nap at noon, Huali woke up late. Old Mrs. Li said they were tired from working in the morning and didn't wake them up.

The crops and grass were lush in the fields. Everyone else had left, except for the eldest son and his wife. Old Lady Li said, "You two come together." Wang Min said, "Find a sack for the millet. The basket isn't full, so add another sack." The eldest son picked up the two baskets and sacks, while his wife grabbed two sickles and left. Old Lady Li watched her son's back. He's grown up, knows how to treat his wife well, how to take care of the family, and how to speak. Good things are coming to the family soon!

Old Lady Li happily returned to the East Courtyard to cut ears of corn. While cutting ears of corn, Old Lady Li's mind was not idle. In the evening, she wanted to make cotton-padded jackets for her two grandsons. The fabric should not be like Guoguo's, which was a light floral one, so that the little grandson could run and jump. The lining should be made of light floral, velvety and warm. The outer fabric should be made of blue, and the top should be made of dark blue fabric. Last year, there was still a piece of dark blue fabric, which should be enough for the two children. The bottom should be made of adult black fabric, and a single coat should be covered on the outside to protect the cotton-padded jacket inside. They should all be made a little bigger so that they can still be worn next year. Otherwise, the top can also be made of light floral, and the blue fabric should be used for the outer top, so that it looks good. Thinking that her grandson would look good and warm in the clothes, and would no longer let her precious grandson suffer from the cold, Old Lady Li wiped away her tears and smiled. Alas, it is getting more and more...

A little while later, the eldest and fourth son, Old Man Chai, returned with his load of sorghum, drank a sip of water, and walked off without stopping. A little later, the second son returned with a full load of millet, along with two large hemp sacks, which he unloaded beside the heap. He said, "Mom, the millet is growing well this year, with big ears. I'll have Baohua pick some cowpeas in the field, and bring another sack to put them in." Old Lady Li stood up and handed the two sacks to the fourth son. "Later, go to the river and cut some hemp seedlings. Spin them into ropes and weave them into cloth in the winter, and make a few more sacks," he said. "These sacks are sturdy, and if the sack cloth is woven more densely, it can be made into curtains to block the wind. This is a great thing, even if you wear it over your body. Second son, hurry! Don't let others harvest it before it's too late. These are treasures." The second son shouted, "I know, Mom. I'll go tonight." He strode off.

Life requires planning ahead, and getting up early. Old Lady Li didn't stop. She cut another large pile, stood up and spread it out, tied the stalks into bundles, and carried them one by one to the east wall of the yard and arranged them.

Grandma Li washed her hands, dusted off her clothes, and went to her room to check on her two grandsons. Huanhuan woke up, crying out for thirst. Grandma Li picked up her eldest grandson, put on his shoes, and carried the child outside. Placing him on a stool, Grandma Li went to the kitchen to get a kettle and two bowls. She went to the yard, poured half a bowl of water, let it cool, and fed it to her eldest grandson. She then put two more bowls on the stove and said, "Hanhuan, sit down. Grandma will go get Hengheng out."

Old Lady Li came into the house again. Hengheng was sleeping soundly. She patted Hengheng and said, "Hengheng, get up. Get up, drink some water, eat something, eat more and grow taller." Old Lady Li took Hengheng's shoes, picked up the child, and carried him to the yard. It was not cold during the day in autumn. Old Lady Li sat on a stool and held her little grandson, rocking him and patting him gently. In fact, the eldest grandson was not big yet. Old Lady Li saw the eldest grandson looking at him and said, "Huanhuan, come to grandma." Old Lady Li put Huanhuan on her left leg with one hand and held one in each hand. Huanhuan then looked at Old Lady Li and smiled. "This kid is so grumpy when he gets up." Huanhuan buried his face in Old Lady Li's arms. The sun shines on the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren, warm and beautiful.

At this moment, the second and fourth sons, Old Man Chai, came in carrying a bunch of red sorghum. The three of them were laughing. Old Lady Li was furious. She thought, "A lazy man is exhausted after this. He should take care of his body even if he's strong. He should carry less next time." Old Lady Li put her two grandsons down and went into the kitchen to get two more bowls, filling them with water. Old Man Chai sat down to drink. The second and fourth sons drank a large bowl of water and left. Old Man Chai said, "These two boys are good. They are in their prime. I can't compare to them." Old Lady Li laughed and teased Old Man Chai, "You've become a stale old man." Old Man Chai: "Old woman, try it tonight. Humph, you dare to look down on me? Get ready, I'll beat you tonight. I'll make you beg for mercy." Old Man Chai got up, went to the farm tool shed, found a basket, picked it up, and left. Humph, you look down on me. I dress up and I'm still a handsome man. I'll go back tonight to hug my granddaughter and share in her good fortune. Hehe... Old Man Chai thought happily.

Old Lady Li prepared a large bowl of fried meat and hand-rolled noodles with braised cabbage and sprinkled with chopped green onions for the fourth son's wife. She then served it to her, saying, "Ru. Eat. I'll bring you a bowl of soup later. Eat more."

Old Lady Li went out and closed the door, then went back to the kitchen to cook noodles for her grandsons. Huanhuan ate most of the bowl, while Hengheng, who needed to be fed by his grandmother and ate slowly, also ate half a bowl. She then gave the child a few sips of soup. Old Lady Li then cleared the dishes and returned to the kitchen. She scooped up a bowl of noodle soup and took it to Li Ru in the west room, watching her two grandsons playing, never idle for a moment.

Old Lady Li pushed the door open and entered, seeing Li Ru nursing the baby. She placed the soup on the table. She gently swept the house with a broom. The floor was made of yellow mud, which remained dust-free when dry. The broom and dustpan were kept outside, brought in when it rained. The house was clean and tidy, with large windows and a large square grid in the middle. During the day, they would roll up the straw fans, tied together with straw to prevent any gaps, and then lower them at night. The front door was made of wood, built by Li Ru's brother. All the bedroom doors and windows in the family were smooth and beautiful. Even his front door was quite grand and handsome, one of the best in the village. The village chief's house was the best, a unique blue brick and tile house. The Li family was very proud to have yellow mud brick walls, earned through the family's hard work.

Li Ru fed the child, and Grandma Li took the child over. She now dresses the child during the day so that she is not afraid of getting cold and is easier to hold. The only thing is that the child only has a cotton jacket on top, which allows the wind to enter easily. In a few days, she will make a small piece of clothing for the child to wear inside. The child's stomach will not get cold. Now she can only stuff the diaper in. The little feet are lightly tied with strips of cloth to prevent the feet from kicking out. She looks like a beautiful little person. Guoguo is full and has had enough sleep. Looking at her grandmother, she starts to show her little baby skills. She raises her little hands and shakes them, her little mouth says, "Ahhh," and shakes her little hands. Grandma Li teases her little granddaughter and laughs so that she looks ten years younger. She thinks about when she was raising her children, and whether she ate or drank, it was all thanks to her little granddaughter, who gave her mother food, drink, and a quilt to cover her, and her family lives a good life.

Grandma Li walked back and forth across the house, holding her little granddaughter. When she reached the door, she looked at her grandsons and called out, "Huanhuan, Hengheng." The two grandsons heard their grandmother's calls. Huanhuan ran faster, waiting for her younger brother. She grabbed his hand and ran together, calling out to Grandma. Grandma Li sat down on a bench and held her granddaughters. Huanhuan and Hengheng came over to Grandma. Hengheng reached out her little hand, touched her younger sister, and said, "Grandma, my younger sister is so pretty." Huanhuan held out her two little hands and said, "Grandma, I want to hold my younger sister too." Grandma Li said, "You're too young to hold me. When you grow up next year, you can hold me. For now, you can only look." She touched her little face, gently, and it felt so soft. The little girl also said, "Brother, ahhh." Huanhuan said, "Grandma, my younger sister is talking to me, calling me brother." Grandma Li smiled at her granddaughters. "Grandma is so good," she said, "Ahhh," "Brother is so good," and "Ahhh." Little Guoguo never cried, not even a whimper. The little girl was shaking her hands, her mouth wide open, "Ahhh", spitting out saliva, having a lot of fun. She stretched out her hand to touch her brother's face, but her face turned red because she couldn't reach it. Huanhuan laughed... Grandma, my sister is so fun, now that she has grown up, I will take her to the yard to play. Grandma Li said, okay. The little milk bag thought to herself, I am an adult, it is boring to play with you little brats, I want to go outside the gate, hum. The little milk bag tilted his head, his big mischievous eyes were seen by his grandma, he blew a bubble and grinned. Grandma Li: You little devil, you have become a spirit.

The gate creaked open, and the eldest son returned carrying millet. Soon after, the second, fourth, and Old Man Chai returned. Millet piled high in the yard, millet covered the ground, and bundles of sorghum were stacked like a wall against the south wall, with the ends facing upwards to dry in the sun. They drank some water and then left. The second son's wife returned with a sack of cowpeas, drank some water, and left without a word. The eldest son's wife hadn't returned, and Old Lady Li thought she didn't have to worry about anything anymore, as the eldest son knew how to take care of his wife. The corners of Old Lady Li's mouth curled up.

The eldest son picked more than 20 times in one afternoon and harvested most of the reclaimed land. The second son's wife brought back a sack of cowpeas a while later. She left without drinking any water. Old Lady Li went to spread the cowpeas so that they could be pounded when they were dry. The two grandsons were playing in the fourth son's room. Old Lady Li found a mallet and pounded the cowpeas. The cowpeas fell down quickly. After a while, she pounded a large piece and swept the skin aside. Underneath were the red beans. Old Lady Li put the beans into a winnowing basket and sifted them. After sifting, she put them into bags. The bags were made of large cloth. In an hour, she filled a bag of cowpeas, which weighed almost 100 pounds. She sifted for a while and filled another bag. Old Lady Li looked at the red cowpeas and smiled happily. Looking at the whole yard, Old Lady Li laughed out loud! !

I packed up the cowpeas and set the two bags aside. Looking at the weather, it was time to make dinner. I made millet and cowpea rice. I also stewed pork and Chinese cabbage, with pancakes on the side. After feeding the chickens, Old Lady Li cleaned the large pot and boiled water, telling everyone to take a bath today.

The sun had completely set, and it was almost fifteen. The moon was bright, illuminating the earth and brightening people's hearts. The eldest son returned carrying a load of millet, a hefty sack on top of the basket. Old Lady Li looked at it and whispered, "Silly!" The second son carried a load of sorghum and, upon entering the house, called out, "Mom, the sorghum harvest is done!" The second son's wife also carried a load of millet. The eldest son's wife, carrying a sack of cowpeas, took over from the eldest son. He and his wife walked back side by side, whispering, so quietly that the eldest son's mouth almost touched his wife's face. The second son's wife only caught half of a sentence, "One more..." The fourth son's bundle of sorghum was the largest. Old Lady Li watched, one after another... Then, looking at Old Man Chai, she was so angry that she wanted to curse. It was no smaller than the fourth son's bundle, "You old man, you don't know how to take care of yourself." Although he was only in his early forties, people in that period of time didn't eat well, their health was poor, and their aging was obvious. Old Man Chai, perhaps because he had been eating well these days and had energy, he worked recklessly, regardless of his health. Old Mrs. Li thought she must persuade him in the evening.