Sisters in the Deep Forest Valley: Many Fun Things

Aunt Zhang sighed deeply, saying with some regret:

"Alright, then I won't try to persuade you anymore. If you ever change your mind, just tell me, and I'll definitely find you a good family."

"Thank you, aunt."

Lin Chunyi took the opportunity to change the subject:

"Oh dear, I almost forgot, Lanshan, hurry up and get the things out."

Lin Lanshan took out the pound of rock sugar she had set aside and placed it in Aunt Zhang's hand, saying:

"Aunt Zhang, my sister and I sold some game today and made some money. We bought a pound of sugar for you and Uncle Lin."

Thank you and Uncle Lin for taking care of us all this time.

Aunt Zhang, holding Xiaoman in one arm, pushed the oil paper package back and said:

"How much does this cost? Why would you spend money on something so expensive? Take it back right now, we don't want it!"

Lin Chunyi stepped forward and gently pressed down on Aunt Zhang's hand that was pushing her away. "Auntie, after our parents passed away, only you and Uncle Lin have been taking care of us like family."

This is a gift from my sister and me to you and Uncle Lin. Please accept it.

Aunt Zhang recalled the past, her eyes slightly red, "You were all born in my home. I watched you grow from tiny little bundles into the lively and well-behaved people you are today."

In my eyes, you are all my children, just like Jung-min and Jung-yong.

"You are all doing so well now, and you can even earn money to support your families. I am so proud of you." After saying this, she wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve.

Then, smiling, she tried to win over the two sisters, saying, "Your two brothers are so grown up, yet they've never thought of buying anything for their mother. Daughters are so thoughtful."

Since it's a gift from my daughter, I'll accept it.

You're not allowed to buy these things again! Come visit your Uncle Lin and me sometime, just for a meal."

Lin Chunyi and Lin Lanshan were also somewhat moved and readily agreed.

Lin Lanshan asked, "Auntie, Xiaoman is so strong and healthy. How old is she now?"

She thought to herself, "This is a good topic I brought up," and the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.

Aunt Zhang, holding Xiaoman who was quietly playing with her fingers, said with a smile:

"She's one year old now. She could call me 'Mama' a few days ago, and she hasn't been sick much."

Lin Lanshan squeezed Xiaoman's little hand. "He seems to be falling asleep. He's so quiet. He doesn't cry or fuss, and he's not shy around strangers. He's so cute."

Aunt Zhang looked at Xiaoman with loving eyes:

"That's how kids are. They can be naughty sometimes, but most of the time they're very well-behaved."

"Once your sister gets married, you'll be able to hold your adorable nephew every day."

Lin Lanshan's hand froze. Oh no, it's coming for me.

She glanced at her sister, who was huddled in the chair, seemingly trying to ignore her, and who was staring straight at her...

To take back what I said earlier, I really didn't start this topic well...

She could only put on an innocent face and give Aunt Zhang a silly grin.

“Aunt Zhang, I don’t want my sister to get married. Once she gets married, I’ll be all alone.”

"What do you know, you're just a kid? Your sister is married now, isn't it good that she has another relative to take care of you?"

"..." I'm only three years younger than her, not thirteen.

You can't win an argument, you simply can't win one.

Fortunately, a strong voice came from outside at that moment, "Where are my two girls? They finally remembered to come and see me."

The newcomer was a burly man with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and dark skin; he was none other than the village chief, Lin Youfu.

He wore a straw hat and a blue-gray short coat, carrying a large grass carp as he walked towards the main room.

Just as the two sisters were wondering how to avoid the topic of marriage, they got up, took two steps forward, and called out loudly, "Uncle Lin!"

"Hey! I can tell it's you two little girls just by hearing that loud voice, hahaha."

Uncle Lin carefully examined the two sisters, then patted them on the shoulder with his large hand and sighed:

"You've grown taller and heavier. Looks like you two are doing quite well in the mountains."

In the two years after Xiuzhen left, Jiancheng would often go hunting and not come home for several days at a time.

You two children, around ten years old, will live alone deep in the mountains.

I was worried, so I offered to bring you here and take care of you, but he said you could manage on your own. I even scolded him for it.

Now it seems that Jiancheng has taught you all very well, and you are indeed living very well yourselves. I have nothing to worry about anymore.

Aunt Zhang scolded:

"Of course I'm worried! Xiaoyi is already sixteen this year. She doesn't seem to have any thoughts about marriage, and you're not anxious?"

The two sisters: We can't avoid this topic today, can we...?

"Hahaha, I thought it was something serious. What's there to worry about? Jiancheng said that they should make their own decisions."

The two girls are quite independent and know what's going on, so don't worry about it.

The two sisters: Thank you, Dad! Thank you, Uncle Lin!

Aunt Zhang said helplessly:

"Alright, I guess I was being nosy... Where's Xiaoyun? Why hasn't she come back?"

Lin Chunyi smiled faintly as she linked arms with Aunt Zhang:

"Auntie, how can you say that? I know you're just concerned about us. We'll definitely be fine and won't let you worry."

As for marriage, she made no promises whatsoever.

Uncle Lin handed the fish he was carrying to Aunt Zhang, saying, "I asked Xiaoyun to go to Brother Wang's house to buy some tofu. You can cook the fish later."

He then said to the two sisters:

"It's so late today, let's not go up the mountain. Let's have dinner and rest at your uncle's house for the night, and then leave tomorrow."

The two sisters didn't intend to refuse the meal today, so they accepted.

"Okay, I'll go cook now."

Lin Chunyi followed, "Auntie, let me help."

"No need, you can just sit down. Have a good chat with your Uncle Lin, he's been talking about you guys for ages."

"Come, come, you two sit here. Tell your uncle about life in the mountains, how your kung fu is going, and the hunting."

Aunt Zhang carried Xiaoman to the bedroom and coaxed her to sleep before heading to the kitchen.

Uncle Lin then spoke earnestly to Lin Chunyi:

"Xiaoyi, marriage is a big deal, you still need to think it over carefully."

Don't worry about being mistreated by others after your parents are gone. Your Aunt Zhang and I are here for you!

At worst, you can find an orphan who's willing to marry into your family. With your kung fu skills, you're not going to let him bully you.

However, as his uncle, I can't say too much; you just need to know what's going on in your heart.

"Uncle Lin, I know. I will think about it carefully."

Lin Chunyi was touched, but she really didn't dare to consider marriage...

Then, once again, the topic was changed:

"Uncle Lin, my sister and I planted a lot of vegetables this year, and we also hunted a few pheasants, rabbits, and roe deer."

Uncle Lin nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad, it's starting to look like it's been completed."

Lin Lanshan, standing to the side, gesticulated wildly and said:

“Uncle Lin, last year we encountered a wild boar this big and alone. My sister shot it with a few arrows and the boar was dead.”

Uncle Lin said in surprise:

"You hunted wild boar? Are you alright? Wild boars usually come in herds, so you can't be careless."

However, Xiao Yi is meticulous and steady, so his archery skills must be quite good.

Then he turned serious and said, "What about you? You weren't just playing around in the mountains every day, slacking off on learning martial arts, were you?"