Ji Pianran was really angry now.
The little bit of starlight in her dark eyes dimmed.
'Gu Chen didn't steal or rob anyone. The clothes he bought for the child were his hard-earned money. Besides, it seems that you have nothing to do with our family's affairs.'
She spoke in a low voice, but the indifference in her tone gave off a cold air.
It sounded like a faint sense of oppression, coupled with her detached and cold face.
For a moment, Shen Cuilan actually felt a little panicked, not knowing what she should say to regain the upper hand.
Next door, Auntie Zhang was feeding the rabbits in the yard.
She heard Shen Cuilan and Ji Pianran's conversation at the door.
Knowing that these two were about to argue again, she was afraid that Ji Pianran would suffer.
She dropped the grass in her hands and ran outside.
She shouted, 'Shen Cuilan, are you ever going to stop? You never stop nagging. You're always looking at who bought new clothes, who's cooking meat, and caring about all this so much. Tell your husband to go out and earn money too!'
Over the past few years, Auntie Zhang has known how hard it is for Ji Pianran.
She has always helped her out.
However, this is based on her understanding of Ji Pianran.
Although Ji Pianran has had a hard life, she has never accepted her fate. She is determined to give her daughter a better life.
However, she is a hardworking person.
She has never stolen anything.
She is polite to others, and although her family is poor and cannot afford to give gifts during the New Year, she still comes to visit.
This person puts herself in others' shoes, so naturally Auntie Zhang is also kind to Ji Pianran.
It is just that her life is a bit difficult.
She always asks people to lend her money.
But as soon as she has it, she will immediately pay it back.
Auntie Zhang has seen it all.
She feels sorry for Ji Pianran, and she also feels sorry for Tang Tang.
Don't look at the countryside, it's small, but honestly, the people in the countryside are more humane than the city people.
They also know how to respect the elderly and love the young.
Seeing that Auntie Zhang came out to speak for Ji Pianran, Shen Cuilan was even more dissatisfied.
Her face was longer than a donkey's face.
But what could she do? Auntie Zhang was old.
Besides, she had helped take care of Yan Yan.
Everyone in the village knew that, and if she defied Auntie Zhang now, she would be the target of everyone's scorn.
After holding her tongue for a long time, Shen Cuilan said to Auntie Zhang, 'Why did you come out? I was just talking nonsense. It's cold outside, you should go back and rest.'
Auntie Zhang knew Shen Cuilan well.
She sneered at Shen Cuilan.
She walked over to Ji Pianran and took the baby in her arms.
Then she turned back to Shen Cuilan and glared at her.
'You're a mother too. Are you angry when someone criticises your son's fourth brother in front of him?'
'Besides, what did Gu Chen ever do to offend you? He did hit you that day, but why? You insulted his wife, so it's a good thing he hit you!'
'Now that you've got your money back, what are you still complaining about? As the saying goes, 'A close friend is better than a distant relative. You've made things so difficult for yourself, and if you ever have a problem, who will help you?'
Auntie Zhang has always sided with the reasonable party, and these words left Shen Cuilan speechless.
Don't look at her, she's usually a formidable person, and she's a master at throwing a tantrum.
But in front of Auntie Zhang, she really couldn't say a word.
'I'
Shen Cuilan was like a cat with its tail stepped on, unable to say a word.
Auntie Zhang gave her a cold stare and said, 'What are you, go home and cook with the kids!'
Then she followed Ji Pianran into Gu Chen's courtyard.
She looked at Tang Tang with a smile on her face. She couldn't help but praise the little girl's clothes, 'Oh, our Tang Tang has such a pretty little outfit on!'
Tang Tang was overjoyed, 'Grandma, my dad bought it for me, and he even took us to a restaurant to eat something delicious!'
The little girl couldn't wait to tell everyone about her happy life.
Her dad was amazing!
She wanted everyone to know.
Upon hearing this, Auntie Zhang looked at Ji Piran in amazement.
'Oh, it seems that Gu Chen has earned some money.' She then laughed, "It's good to earn money. If you earn money, you will have hope for the future, and you won't have to suffer so much.'
Ji Bianran gave a slight smile, "Thank you, Auntie Zhang, for protecting me just now.'
Upon hearing this, Auntie Zhang laughed heartily.
'You're a hard-working child, too. There's never been anyone in our village who's been alone like you. I thought that if you got married, you'd have a good life, but who knew that Gu Chen would be such a handful.'
After saying this, Auntie Zhang sighed.
'It's fine. If Shen Cuilan dares to bully you again in the future, I'll scold her every time I see it!'
Ji Bianran looked at Auntie Zhang, who looked like she was going to take out her anger on him.
and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
'Auntie, I'm not a child anymore, I can handle some things.'
To be honest, Ji Pianran is really grateful to Auntie Zhang for her care and attention to herself and Tang Tang over the past few years.
Auntie Zhang has a son and a daughter, both of whom have gone to the city.
Both children have also started their own families and have grandchildren.
Ever since Ji Pianran had a child, Auntie Zhang brought all her grandchildren's little clothes for Tang Tang to wear.
Just the clothes alone saved Ji Piran a considerable amount of money.
Later, when Ji Piran had to go out to earn money, she would leave Tang Tang with Auntie Zhang every now and then to look after her.
The elderly woman was kind-hearted and would always give her a steamed egg to eat whenever Tang Tang visited.
From time to time, she would also lend Ji Piran some money so that she could buy the child some nutritious food.
Ji Piran will never forget this kindness.
Auntie Zhang smiled.
'You are like a child to me. I'm not very capable, and I haven't been able to help you much. But now, Gu Chen is earning money. As the saying goes, 'There's no price you can put on a prodigal son who returns home. I hope that this is the end of your suffering and the beginning of your happiness!'
There's no price you can put on a prodigal son who returns home.
Gu Chen, I hope that he has truly returned home.
Ji Bianran smiled at Auntie Zhang, and the tiny lights in her eyes looked particularly beautiful.
'I hope that you're right,'
I hope Gu Chen doesn't disappoint me again.
After saying that, she seemed to remember something.
She lowered her head and reached into the cloth bag she had brought from the market, taking out the photos and pattern styles.
Then she carefully handed them to Auntie Zhang.
'Auntie, can you help me see if anyone can embroider this?'
To be honest, Ji Pianran could show it off by herself.
But after all, this was the first time she was doing work for someone else.
Especially since she attached so much importance to this work.
I always want to do better.
If I can embroider better, then this will be like my calling card!
Who knows, I might even earn more.
Auntie Zhang narrowed her eyes and looked at it for a long time.
'Oh, this pattern is complicated.'
Ji Pianran nodded, her eyes full of longing.
'Yes, a woman gave it to me today. She said her family makes cheongsam and if I can do it well, she'll let me go work as a master.'
Upon hearing this, Auntie Zhang's face lit up with an aha moment.
'I see. In that case, tomorrow you go to Li Youmo's house at the east end of the village. When she was young, her embroidery was second to none. Go and ask her, maybe she'll do it!'