The sun was already high up in the sky.
The sun was getting stronger and started to shine on them.
Under the shade of a tree by the road, a group of old women who were resting looked at the figures playing by the river and discussed in low voices.
Doggie's Grandma sat next to Zhang Xifeng, fanning herself with a straw hat. "I see that the two big bosses like Qiqi very much. That child may have great fortune in the future. Aunt Zhang, you'll have a good life in the future!"
Someone beside him laughed. "Let's not talk about bosses. Let's talk about us. Who in the village doesn't like Qiqi now? She's obedient, sensible, and lovable."
"That's right. Even that mischievous Doggie likes to play with Qiqi. Every day he herds cows, and he takes Qiqi to aunt Zhang's house."
The women laughed.
Zhang Xifeng couldn't help but laugh, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smoothed out. "I hope she goes out to play more. In the end, this little girl always returns with a basket of pig grass daily. The weeds in the sweet potato field have also been removed cleanly, and she has stolen all my work from home and outside."
Everyone laughed and scolded, "you can continue to be smug."
Zhang Xifeng didn't hide it at all. She was proud.
What happiness!
She was enjoying her life now.
Her Qiqi was filial to her now.
At this time, the caravans were fully loaded with the first batch of goods and were ready to be transported into the city.
After the convoy left, the village entrance was suddenly empty.
There were at least a few hours before the subsequent loading of the truck. The villagers automatically divided their work, either going back to cook and deliver food or staying watch over the place.
The busiest person was the old village chief. He hurriedly ordered Chen Jianhe to go to the houses in the village that raised chickens and ducks to catch a few. There were still important guests to entertain.
The village was too far away from the town. It would take at least two hours to make a round trip by bike, and there was no time to rush.
On the other side, Luo Yuqiong also called Zhang Xifeng, and a few other old women with good cooking skills in the village prepare a meal for the guests.
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On the clean stone steps by the river.
Dong Wangshu sat on the stone steps and took off her shoes to soak her feet.
The sun above her head was poisonous, and the stone slab under her butt was hot. She would be wilted if she didn't soak herself in cold water.
"Qiqi, Yue Yue, are you hungry? Why don't we go back first, eat something, and then come back?"
Qiqi and Song Yueliang played a game of scooping water with green leaves.
When she heard the question, she replied crisply, "Auntie Dong, the food isn't ready yet. If it's ready, Grandpa village chief will call us."
Dong Wangshu was speechless. That was not what she meant.
On the other end, Song Yueliang did not even raise her head. Her long, white fingers were holding onto a broad leaf, trying her best to make the shape of a colander.
"Aunty, you can't pinch it like this. You have to gather the leaves together." Qiqi reached out her small hand again and held the woman's finger to try to help her succeed once. "Look, you can only fill the water if you don't open your eyes."
Song Yueliang's hands trembled, and her colander was losing water again.
Qiqi, ".…"
She had already taught her more than ten times, but why couldn't Auntie Song learn T.T.
Song Yueliang raised her head and looked at the little child's doubtful expression. A smile flashed in her eyes.
However, the sun was indeed too hot. Beads of sweat had already appeared on the child's small forehead, soaking the velvet hair on her forehead wet and sticky, and her small face was also red from the sun.
She put the leaf down and wiped the water off her hands. "Qiqi is a good teacher. It's me who is too stupid to learn."
Dong Wangshu's eyes twitched crazily.
No way!
Yue Yue was a top student in her thesis and a top student in her school in martial arts. How could she say that she was stupid?
These words would be a laughingstock in the circle of Hui city.
"It's almost noon. Let's go back first." Song Yueliang paused for a moment and reached out her hand to the little child.
Qiqi blinked her eyes and looked at the hand that was stretched out in front of her. It was thin and white, looked good, and had a nice fragrance.
She pursed her lips and hesitated for a moment. She hid her left hand behind her back and used her right hand to hold the woman's hand. She walked to the front and said, "Auntie, the road by the river is a little narrow. Let me hold your hand."
The Aunt's hand was meant for her to lead the way.
Sure enough, a soft sound of agreement came from behind.
"Qiqi, you're holding your aunt Song's hand and leaving Aunt Dong behind? Hold my hand too!" From the side, the woman in her sandals clattered as she caught up with her and also extended her fair and tender hand.
Qiqi, "…"
She tightened her grip on her left hand, her eyes wandering. "Aunie Dong, you have to be careful when you walk. Qiqi doesn't have an extra hand."
Dong Wangshu was bewildered.
She stayed behind and watched the adult and child walk away in grief and indignation. However, the two people in front ignored her, asked questions, and answered them in harmony, making it impossible for her to squeeze in.
"There's candy in the car. Aunty will give it to Qiqi later."
"I don't have anything to exchange with ......."
"It's your reward for being a little teacher just now."
"Really? Then can you give me one more? I, I'll treat you to loquats!"
"Sure."
Dong Wangshu laughed. "Heartless person."
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The village entrance was much quieter when the three of them came out of the river. Only a few villagers were still sitting by the side of the road and watching over the field.
Seeing them return, the villagers all smiled and greeted them.
Song Yueliang's car was parked a little further away, but without the truck covering it, it could still be seen at a glance.
The four-wheeled black car was low-key and Grand. Under the sunlight, it reflected light and was as cold as its owner.
The villagers did not recognize the brand of the car. They only knew that it looked excellent and expensive, which could not be found in the town.
Qiqi held Song Yueliang's hand to the car door before letting her go. She rubbed her little hands on her pants and stared at Song Yueliang with her black and bright eyes.
She wanted to exchange candy with Auntie for her Granny.
Her Granny loved the candy her second aunt gave her the last time.
Qiqi watched as aunty Song opened the car door and took out a beautiful metal box from the back of the car. Then, she carried her and stuffed her into the car.
Qiqi was speechless.
Sitting on the soft leather seat, Qiqi's body was stiff, and she did not dare to move.
She pursed her lips tightly, and her eyes were wide open. She looked at the person who let her in helplessly and blankly.
As if sensing the alarm and panic in the child's eyes, Song Yueliang felt a little upset. She said in an unnatural and gentle tone, "it's too hot outside. Qiqi is eating candy in the car. We'll go to your Grandpa village chief's house on the way."
Dong Wangshu, who had caught up with them, stuck her head in and said with a smile, "this is the first time your aunt Song and I have come to Taoxi village. We don't know the way. We need Qiqi to show us the way to the village head's house."
'Phew ...' Only then did Qiqi slowly relax and let out a breath.
Dong Wangshu looked at Song Yueliang teasingly and took the car keys from her, "I'll drive."
As for the back seat, she would leave it to her Yue Yue and Qiqi.
She could see that Yue Yue wanted to be close to the little child, but her personality was stiff.
.. ..Qiqi was cute and well-behaved. If the two of them got in touch more, perhaps it could alleviate Yue Yue's sadness or even eliminate it.
In the back seat, Qiqi's little body was stiff. She looked into Song Yueliang's eyes, "…."
Where were the candies ....?