After the food was put on the table, everyone took a seat. Yang Qiong introduced her brother and sister-in-law to Shen Qiuhua. She didn't know some children, so their parents introduced them, and then Yang Qiong introduced Shen Qiuhua to everyone. This feeling is really like taking the bride home to meet relatives.
This clutter of a big family gathering together did not make Shen Qiuhua feel flustered. She was born in the Shen family in the south of the Yangtze River, which was an extremely large family. There are many side branches in the family, and it takes half a day to talk about seniority just by seeing each other. People like the Yang family are a piece of cake in comparison.
After greeting each other, the Yang family were also looking at Shen Qiuhua. Not squinting, but staring openly. Suddenly a four or five-year-old boy said, "Sister, you are so beautiful!"
A word that amused everyone. It was only then that Yang Qiong knew that the boy belonged to her third brother and was born after she left. The nickname is Little Tiger.
"Xiaohu, not my sister, my auntie." The seniority can't be worse.
Xiaohu seemed to be a little afraid of Yang Qiong, so he closed his mouth and hid behind his mother after hearing her.
Everyone starts to eat. Shen Qiuhua swept over the food when he was just sitting at the table, which can really only be described as a rough meal. The only thing on the table was a small pot in the center of the table, in which a chicken was stewed.
At this time, Xiaohu reached out for chicken legs. There are also two children on the side who also want chicken thighs. But a chicken only has two legs, and the next three children can't do it anymore, crying and arguing, reaching out to the table and grabbing it.
Father Yang, who had never spoken much, suddenly said loudly, "What does it look like! Let outsiders see the joke!"
There was a moment of silence below. The children were held in their arms by their mothers, but no one dared to speak out.
Looking at this scene, Shen Qiuhua felt that Father Yang still had a great position in this family. But it doesn't feel the same as everyone else.
She turned her head and glanced at Yang Qiong, who smiled helplessly at her. Shen Qiuhua's hand under the table quietly took Yang Qiong's hand and held it tightly.
The room was quiet, and Father Yang's volume was lowered. "Eat well."
The chicken legs were distributed to Yang Qiong and Shen Qiuhua. The two of them did not eat, but gave it to the nearby children. In this way, the little tiger who is opposite them is not happy. But Father Yang lost his temper just now, and he didn't dare to make trouble. Feeling aggrieved, I was about to cry.
Shen Qiuhua saw it in his eyes, but felt that there was no need for an outsider to coax a child. She maintained the restraint and courtesy of a guest, that's all. Yang Qiong's thoughts were similar to Shen Qiuhua's. She couldn't appreciate the warmth of this family, so she also regarded herself as a guest.
Seeing her grandson's grievance, Mother Yang took a piece of chicken breast and went over. "Little tiger, this piece of meat is the most, here it is for you."
Xiaohu gnawed at the meat, and then showed a smile.
A meal is rather dull. During the banquet, Yang Qiong's brothers inquired about Yang Qiong's income. After hearing that it was only enough for food and clothing, they had no interest in continuing to chat.
After the meal, the daughter-in-law is responsible for clearing the dishes. Yang Qiong and Shen Qiuhua were allowed to sit in the back room. Shen Qiuhua just sat like this, Yang's father and Yang's mother were busy with work, and Yang Qiong's brothers were chatting in another room, and a few words were passed from time to time. Yang Qiong's sisters-in-law were all taking their children to clean up the dishes, and no one came to accompany the two of them.
Yang Qiong was a little embarrassed, "I've wronged you."
Shen Qiuhua looked at her, thinking that in the past days, she faced this situation every time she went home, or it was worse than this situation, she felt sad in her heart.
"They are deliberately avoiding you." Shen Qiuhua could see this.
Yang Qiong nodded. "I didn't grow up in this family, so I didn't kiss them. When my parents adopted me to someone else, I didn't exist. I didn't want to go back to this family at first, but according to the rules of the clan, I was born. After that one is gone, I will go back to the original one." She smiled bitterly, "Fortunately, I am a woman and won't divide my parents' property, otherwise I might not even have to eat this meal today."
"Where are your sisters?" Shen Qiuhua knew that Yang Qiong was the youngest child of the Yang family. Today, I only saw her brothers, but not even a single sister.
"They all got married out of the mountains. They can't come back once a year." Yang Qiong has two older sisters, both of whom are much older than her, so they are also not close to her, and even if they meet, they will not be close.
Shen Qiuhua didn't know what to say about such a family. She comes from a big family and has seen many struggles in the family. The wives and concubines fight, the concubines fight, and the side branches and the main family also fight. But that kind of fighting is real, not mixed with any family affection. You are cruel to me, and I am cruel to you. Everyone makes their own way.
Yang Qiong What is this? There is no struggle, everyone's scheming is hidden in their hearts. Then unanimously carried out cold violence against Yang Qiong. Parents are like this, brothers and sisters are like this, and even those children are not close to Yang Qiong, no wonder Yang Qiong is never willing to talk about her family.
"Let's go in two days." Seeing that her parents are strong, and her brothers are alive and well, Yang Qiong has nothing to miss. She originally said she would stay for three days and five days, but she actually wanted to leave right now.
"It's all up to you." Shen Qiuhua rested his head on Yang Qiong's shoulder. At this time, she is most like a gentle wife. No matter where her husband is going or what he is going to do, she can only rely on and follow him wholeheartedly.
Yang Qiong raised her head, suddenly her nose was a little sore. Over the years, she has been wandering outside, doing the most dangerous things, and she may die anytime, anywhere. She also told her parents about the dangers of her career, but her parents just told "be careful" and nothing else. Even these three words are so perfunctory. She didn't understand why she was so indifferent to her because she was also a child of her mother.
Sometimes she thinks that she will join the army and choose a life-threatening career, maybe she is angry with her parents. Don't you care about me? When the news of my death comes from afar one day, will you feel guilty? Will you regret it? So she was never afraid of death. Death may be the only way to make parents regret, so this is also a good result.
After careful consideration, if she hadn't traveled to ancient times and met Shen Qiuhua, or if Shen Qiuhua had not returned to modern society with her, perhaps she would have already died in a certain fight.
With care, there is a direction. She is now afraid of death because of this woman beside her. Originally, she thought that fear of death meant that she was weak, but now she understands that fear of death is not weakness, on the contrary, it means that she is stronger than before.
With you, I can overcome all obstacles and move forward bravely.
"Yang Qiong." Probably feeling the silence of the people around him, Shen Qiuhua said softly, "You still have me."
Yang Qiong turned her head and saw the beautiful face on her shoulders close at hand. "Yes, I still have you."
It was late at night, and Yang Qiong's brothers and sisters all took the gifts from Yang Qiong and took their children back to their respective homes. Mother Yang arranged a room for the two of them. It was originally in the same room as Yang's father and Yang's mother, but Yang Qiong firmly disagreed. She herself doesn't care. But to let Shen Qiuhua and the man sleep in the same room, she estimated that Shen Qiuhua would not be able to sleep that night. Even if that person is Father Yang.
Mother Yang rarely saw Yang Qiong insist on one thing so much, so she had no choice but to arrange for the two to sleep with Er Hong.
Erhong is still playing with Barbie, the little girl's expression is very focused. Shen Qiuhua was so tired that day, so he didn't want to be rude in front of the Yang family, he was already sitting on a chair and was about to fall asleep.
Yang Qiong laid the bedding, and when she looked back, she was full of heartache when she saw Shen Qiuhua's appearance. She gently picked up Shen Qiuhua and put it on the bed.
Shen Qiuhua reluctantly opened his eyes, saw Yang Qiong, leaned his head directly on her shoulder, and closed his eyes again.
Yang Qiong is funny, she looks like a small animal. Help her undress and change into pajamas. Shen Qiuhua was about to get up again in a daze.
"Hey! What are you doing?" Yang Qiong held her steady, for fear that she would fall.
"Take a shower!" Shen Qiuhua muttered.
"How can I take a bath here? I'll go get a towel and wipe it for you. You lie down and leave the rest to me." Yang Qiong was afraid that Shen Qiuhua would fall off the bed and put her down directly when she left. on the bed.
Yang Qiong went to the yard outside to draw water from the well and brought in a basin. The newly-drilled well water was bone-chilling, and she scooped two scoops of hot water into the large pot in the kitchen. Reached out and touched it, the water temperature was just right, and it was brought into the house.
She pulled out the towel from her backpack and put it in the water basin to soak it. After wringing it dry, she came over and carefully wiped Shen Qiuhua's face and hands. At this time, Shen Qiuhua was completely asleep. No matter how much Yang Qiong tossed, there was no sign of waking up.
Yang Qiong's movements are very gentle, and the towel in her hand depicts Shen Qiuhua's extremely beautiful face. Gently wiped her lips, the pink color is extremely attractive. Yang Qiong looked itchy, but looking at Erhong who put down the Barbie doll and stared at her, she had to clear her throat and put on a serious look.
"Little aunt, is Aunt Shen asleep?" Er Hong sat by the bed and watched Yang Qiong wipe Shen Qiuhua's face.
"Yeah, Aunt Shen has walked a lot today and is exhausted." Yang Qiong began to wipe Shen Qiuhua's hands.
Erhong tilted her head and looked at it, "Aren't you tired, little aunt?"
"I'm used to it, I'm not tired." It's rare for a relative to be so close to him, and Yang Qiong's attitude is excellent.
Erhong looked down at Shen Qiuhua again, "Aunt Shen is so pretty. She's even prettier than the most beautiful sister Qiu in the village."
"Sister Qiu? Who?" Yang Qiong didn't remember such a person in her memory.
"It's Sister Qiu from the fourth uncle's house from the second grandpa." Erhong said as a matter of course.
"Yang Qiu?" Yang Qiong remembered. The second grandfather is the second brother of Yang's father, and his family has a granddaughter named Yang Qiu. The last time she left, Yang Qiu was only twelve or three years old, but she looked very beautiful. It should be twenty by now.
"Yeah, it's Sister Yang Qiu. That's the most beautiful person in our village." Er Hong got excited when she talked about this.
"Is she married?" People in the mountains got married early, and Yang Qiong guessed that she was married.