Father Jiang raised his head abruptly and said angrily, "It's because you spoiled your son that he gets into trouble every day. If you don't pay the money, do you want to exile him?"
"You don't have money to compensate because you are incompetent and can't make money!" Jiang's mother was not willing to be outdone.
Father Jiang jumped up in anger and slapped Mother Jiang in the face.
Snapped!
Mother Jiang was stunned for a few seconds. Then she reacted and screamed, "Jiang, you hit me! I will fight you!"
Jiang's mother rushed over, hugged Jiang's father's waist, and pushed him back desperately. Jiang's father was pushed heavily against the earth foundation wall, and his back hurt. He pulled Jiang's mother's hair hard and pulled her away: "What's wrong with me beating you?"
The couple fought each other with punches and kicks.
Jiang Ming was awakened by the noise, put on his clothes and went out to see what was happening, then went back to sleep. He was used to his parents fighting.
…
It was already dark. Xia Qianqian fried a large plate of bacon with dried peppers and shredded ginger. The whole thatched hut was filled with the aroma of meat!
"Mom, it's time to eat." Xia Qianqian wiped her hands, put a few large pieces of meat into Xia Yu's bowl first, then put some for Xia Yunyun and Qin, and finally it was her turn.
Xia Yu took a small bite of the meat and chewed it slowly in his mouth, savoring the aftertaste.
"Eat, eat the meat with big mouthfuls, you'll be full!" Xia Qianqian smiled, and tears welled up in her eyes as she smiled.
"Brother, it tastes better if you eat it in big bites." Xia Yunyun picked up a piece of meat and demonstrated to Xia Yu. As a result, she bit off only a little more meat than Xia Yu did.
Xia Yu sensibly shared the meat in his bowl with Xia Yunyun: "Sister, eat more."
"No need to be modest, let's eat more today. After we finish eating, I will teach you how to read!" said Xia Qianqian.
"Okay!" Xia Yu happily ate a few mouthfuls of rice. The meat was too precious, so he was reluctant to eat it in large bites.
After dinner, Xia Qianqian taught Xia Yu and Xia Yunyun how to read. Qin sat aside, holding an enamel hand warmer, watching and listening, her face full of a happy smile.
The fine snow fell from the sky again, and the cold wind howled as it blew past the house, blowing a chill through the thatched grass into the house.
Xia Qianqian stamped her cold feet and added some firewood to the fire. When she had money, she would definitely build a brick and tile house to live in. Unfortunately, in this era, no matter how rich you are, you can't buy an air conditioner and can't spend the winter warmly.
Outside the thatched hut, the young boy smelled the lingering meat aroma in the air and his mouth was watering with greed.
"Shame on you." Gu Yanjing held the hand warmer and glared at Qing Tong, "Didn't the Gu family let you eat meat?"
"I ate it." Qing Tong wiped the saliva from his lips, "But Master, the meat fried by Miss Xia is so delicious."
Gu Yanjing curled his lips: "You call this fragrant? You have never eaten good food."
"Well, of course. I am a servant, and I have to be taken care of by the young master to have a good meal. I dare not even think about anything too good."
"Okay, put the silver charcoal quietly at the door."
"yes."
Qing Tong carried a sack of silver charcoal from the carriage to the Xia family yard and gently put it down. He took a final breath of the aroma of meat and drove away with Gu Yanjing.
Hearing the sound of carriages and horses, Xia Qianqian raised her head as if she had telepathic connection.
"Sister, how do you pronounce this word?" Xia Yu was very interested in learning to read and had a lot of questions.
Xia Qianqian stood up and said, "Jiang, the Jiang of Jianghe..."
I opened the door and looked out. I saw lights flickering in the distance and a dark object in the yard, which was particularly noticeable against the snow.
"Yu'er, bring the lamp." Xia Qianqian swallowed her saliva, a little scared. Could it be that the blind bear came down the mountain
(End of this chapter)