My humble days in ancient times

In the evening, Widow Wang gently said to Ye Xiaomei, "What would you like to eat today, my daughter?"

Ye Xiaomei tilted her head, thought for a moment, and said, "I want to eat dumplings."

"Okay." Widow Wang immediately turned around with a smile on her face and went into the kitchen to get busy.

Widow Wang kneaded the dough skillfully and chopped the meat and cabbage neatly. The kitchen was filled with the sound of clanging.

Ye Xiaomei also came over to help. Widow Wang skillfully rolled out the dumpling wrappers, and Ye Xiaomei skillfully wrapped the dumplings.

Widow Wang looked at Ye Xiaomei's serious and focused look, and she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling, her eyes full of love.

After Ye Xiaomei finished making the dumplings, she sat under the stove and skillfully added firewood to the fire.

Widow Wang felt that days like this were what life was like, with a touch of human touch, and her heart was filled with warmth and satisfaction.

Soon, the news that Widow Wang adopted Ye Xiaomei as her daughter spread throughout the village.

Many people came to take a look out of curiosity and blessings.

Widow Wang did not hide anything and took Ye Xiaomei to play at Uncle Xu's house at the village entrance.

The mother and daughter sat under the wall, basking in the sun. It was warm and comfortable.

Old Li came over and asked, "Aren't you going to beg today?"

Widow Wang shook her head, a happy smile on her face: "Now that I have a daughter, I won't beg anymore. I have to stay at home with her!"

Uncle Xu said cheerfully: "This girl looks good."

Widow Wang smiled and said, "It is my blessing that I have met such a wonderful daughter."

In the evening, Huang Guiyun, Aunt Pang, and Luo Daying went to Widow Wang's house to play.

Huang Guiyun said, "Oh, what a good child! I was wondering why you didn't go begging today? Even if it were me, I wouldn't go either."

Aunt Fat looked at Ye Xiaomei and praised her endlessly, "This girl is great. Wang, you are so lucky."

"Yes, Wang, you must treat Xiaomei well in the future." Luo Da Yingwen said seriously.

Widow Wang was cheerful and assured, patting her chest: "Of course, I will definitely treat her well in the future. She is my own daughter!"

Leaving Widow Wang's house, Huang Guiyun looked at the night sky and said with emotion, "Wang has finally found her happy ending after all the hardship she's endured. I used to think she had no plans for her future life. I never thought God would be so kind to her, giving her such a wonderful daughter."

After hearing this, Aunt Pang and Luo Daying nodded repeatedly.

Auntie Pang couldn't help but say, "Now she has someone who understands her feelings."

"Yes, a person will always feel lonely. It's always good to talk to someone, and it makes life easier to pass the time." Luo Daying continued, his voice full of blessings for Widow Wang.

A few people chatted about some family matters and then went their separate ways.

Ye Xiaomei said to Widow Wang, "Mom, if you want to go begging, go ahead. I'll stay home and look after the house."

Widow Wang was very happy when she heard this. She couldn't help but touch Ye Xiaomei's head and thought that Xiaomei was really sensible. "Really? Are you okay staying home alone?"

"Why not? I can cook and I won't starve myself." Ye Xiaomei raised her little face and said confidently.

Widow Wang thought about it and decided to go again the next day.

When she came back in the evening, Ye Xiaomei had already prepared a delicious meal. Widow Wang could just wash her hands and start eating. She felt so relieved.

At night, the two of them slept together, lying in bed chatting, sharing each other's thoughts and happiness, and time passed quickly.

Widow Wang thought: Such a day is really good. She looked at Ye Xiaomei who was already sleeping beside her, with a smile full of happiness and satisfaction on her face. In this quiet night, she slowly fell into a sweet dream.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Xu Ruyi enthusiastically went to the river east of the village to continue skating.

Xu Ruyi was as light as a swallow, her steps graceful, her figure like a dancing butterfly fluttering across the river. Her movements were smooth and natural, and her ice skates slid across the ice, leaving behind graceful arcs.

There were also many people from the village playing there, and the laughter and shouts intertwined together, filling the entire river with a lively atmosphere.

Ye Xiaomei was also attracted by the lively scene.

Ye Xiaomei watched Xu Ruyi skating with her eyes wide open, completely stunned by her superb skills. Then she couldn't help but walk on the ice a few times, but she accidentally slipped and fell. She was so scared that she quickly climbed up the shore using her hands and feet.

Xu Xiaohua saw Ye Xiaomei and asked curiously, "Are you a relative of someone else's? Why don't I know you?"

Ye Xiaomei said openly, "I am Wang Qiuxia's daughter."

Wang Qiuxia is Widow Wang.

Xu Xiaohua nodded in sudden realization: "So that's how it is!"

Ye Xiaomei looked at Xu Ruyi without blinking and said, "That sister is amazing. I wish I could be like her."

As soon as Xu Ruyi walked ashore lightly, Ye Xiaomei couldn't wait to walk over.

Ye Xiaomei said to Xu Ruyi, "Sister, your skating skills are really good. Can you teach me?"

Xu Ruyi looked at Ye Xiaomei: this nine-year-old girl still had the tenderness and slenderness of a child. She was not tall, about 1.3 meters, and had a petite and delicate figure.

Her round face was like a tender apple, rosy and white, and her large, watery eyes were clear, pure, and full of curiosity. Her small, straight, and cute nose was nestled beneath a cherry-red mouth, the corners of which were always raised, as if she were always wearing a sweet smile.

Her hair was smooth, black, and shiny, tied into two playful pigtails that swayed gently with her movements. Her bangs were neat and well-behaved, adding a touch of liveliness to her.

Her skin is delicate and smooth, her hands are slender and soft. When she smiles, she reveals two cute little canine teeth, which makes people want to get close to her.

Xu Ruyi nodded: "Of course, but I need to drink some hot water first."

This time Xu Ruyi brought her own hot water. She opened the water bag, drank it quickly, and said, "Let's go play together!" Then she took Ye Xiaomei's hand and walked towards the river.

With Xu Ruyi's support, Ye Xiaomei felt much more stable.

Xu Ruyi first taught her how to stand and balance. She had Ye Xiaomei stand firmly on the ice, feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and her body leaning slightly forward. She tried to maintain her balance, feeling the friction and support of the ice.

Next, step and move. First, have her step in place, alternating between lifting and lowering her left and right feet to feel the contact between the skates and the ice. Once she's comfortable with stepping, guide her forward in small steps, first with one foot, then with the other, maintaining balance.

Finally, the gliding position. Have her lean forward slightly, knees bent, and weight on the balls of her feet. Let her arms swing naturally to help with balance and directional control.

Ye Xiaomei listened attentively, while Xu Ruyi taught patiently and seriously.

Finally, Xu Ruyi told her in detail how to skate on one foot, how to use both feet alternately to move forward, how to control the body's center of gravity to turn, and how to brake at critical moments to ensure safety.

Ye Xiaomei was so happy that her eyebrows danced with joy: "Thank you so much, beautiful sister! I've remembered everything you said. I will definitely study hard."

Xu Ruyi smiled gently: "I believe you."

Ye Xiaomei no longer needed Xu Ruyi's help and was slowly groping her way around on her own.

After a while, surprisingly, she was able to slide forward a short distance.

Xu Xiaohua couldn't help but praise him, "You're really smart. You figured it out so quickly."

"Do you want to come down and learn?" Xu Ruyi asked with a smile.

"Okay, I was listening carefully when you called her just now." Xu Xiaohua finally plucked up the courage and came down carefully.