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Yuyu: Awwwn... We are finally at the end of this book. Thanks to the author, Paomi for writing such a heartwarming book and thanks to y'all for reading.
When the children were one year old, because it was close to the Chinese New Year, Li Suniang thought that weaning should be delayed. This year, Li Suniang and Du Wei went to visit the grave of her mother-in-law again. They originally wanted to take the two children with them so that their mother-in-law could see them. However, Lao Du said that they should not go this year because the children were still young, and it would be bad if they were bumped into something. They should wait until next year when they are older!
So Zihao was left to look after his younger siblings. Fortunately, the two little ones were not too naughty and usually listened to their brother. The two little ones can actually walk, but they walk with a little stumble. Now, they wear more clothes in winter, so they look like two chubby cute little bears.
The two little ones are quite good at coaxing people, and often make Lao Du, the grandfather, smile. Sometimes when they make mistakes, Lao Du can't bear to scold them. This is the reason why their father is jealous!
Du Wei whispered to Li Suniang that if it was him at that time, he would have been beaten with a broom by his father long ago, and he would not be so reluctant to scold or hit him as he is now.
It was obviously his own child who made a mistake, and as a father, he couldn't even scold him for a few words. The old man was protecting him like an eyeball.
Li Suniang thought that this was the so-called intergenerational affection! However, the two children still listened to Li Suniang, and of course, they also listened to their elder brother. Sometimes what their elder brother said was more effective than what she, the mother, said. She didn't know if it was because Zihao talked to them every day when she was pregnant.
Du Wei felt that as a father, his status in the hearts of the two little ones seemed to be relatively low as if he was ranked last. It was probably not much higher than Wangzai, and sometimes he even felt that he was not as high as Wangzai. This made him feel sour and uncomfortable. When his wife was pregnant, he also talked to her belly every day. When they came out, he took care of them without any complaint. How come he was still at the bottom in the end...!
The children ignored their father too much. To prevent the father from feeling sad, she, the mother, had to comfort him. In the end, Li Suniang rubbed her waist and wondered why it was obviously a matter between the three of them, father and children, but in the end, it seemed that she was the one who suffered.
After the Chinese New Year, Li Suniang really weaned the two children. Lao Du was still a little reluctant to see them, but he knew that Du Wei was also weaned at this time when he was a child. Fortunately, the two children were not so obsessed with breastfeeding, so Lao Du was not so tired to take care of the two children alone at home.
This was the first time she followed Du Wei to the shop in the town after giving birth. In the past, she only heard him say how good the business in the shop was. This time she saw it with her own eyes, and it was quite good.
Moreover, this time, she saw with her own eyes the Widow Liu who was praised for her slim waist. If this woman hadn't been bent on stealing her man, she might have really wanted to praise her. It's a pity that she didn't genuinely do things! So don't blame her for being rude.
"Du Dage, it seems that today's business is good again!"
Widow Liu walked in with a swaying step. When she saw Du Wei arranging the plates for the dishes, she immediately smiled and wanted to walk towards him. At this moment, she probably only saw Du Wei in her eyes! She ignored Li Suniang standing next to her and the guy who was wiping the table.
When the guy saw Widow Liu come in, he couldn't help but glance at Li Suniang and then at Du Wei, and then he lowered his head and worked hard, not daring to look around. If the table hadn't been wiped yet, he would have wanted to rush into the kitchen at the back.
"...Du Dage? Husband, didn't my mother-in-law pass away when you were very young? Does that mean your father left behind a younger sister?" Li Suniang glanced at Widow Liu with a half-smile and then said to Du Wei.
"What nonsense are you talking about? My father is that kind of person!" Du Wei rolled his eyes at Li Suniang. He was not angry about what Li Suniang said. He had no choice but to love his wife.
"Aunt Liu, if you want to buy vegetables, just tell my servant. As for the name, please change it. I think I told you before!" Du Wei said to Widow Liu with a cold face.
"Oh, look at what you said. We are not much different in age. It's not wrong to call you brother." Widow Liu said while flirting with Du Wei.
"Aunt Liu, it's not a matter of age, it's a matter of seniority. Also, you need to see a doctor for your eye cramps. Otherwise, it will be troublesome if you go blind one day." Du Wei said stiffly.
As soon as he said this, Widow Liu didn't know how to blink. Li Suniang laughed out loud, but then immediately held it back. She really didn't expect Du Wei to have such a bad side. She would tease him when she got back. Of course, being punished after teasing was also strong enough.
Looking at the waiter, his shoulders were shaking as he wiped the table. She guessed he didn't expect the boss to do this.
"I... I'm not buying vegetables, I'm not buying vegetables, I'm just taking a look and leaving right away." Widow Liu glared at Li Suniang who was trying not to laugh, and said awkwardly, then turned and left.
Widow Liu didn't expect Du Wei to say such embarrassing words. Du Wei ignored her before. Today, she wanted to show off their relationship while his wife was here. Who knew that he would say such embarrassing words, which made her lose face in front of his wife?
At that moment, she actually hated Du Wei in her heart, but then she thought again, although she was a little embarrassed, maybe it had planted a thorn in his wife's heart, and she was happy again.
In fact, when she first saw Du Wei, she was immediately attracted by his figure. When she slept in bed at night, her mind was full of Du Wei's figure. Later, she tried to hook up with him several times, but unfortunately, he refused to appreciate it. However, she didn't believe it. The more he ignored her, the more she tried her best to get him. She didn't believe that she couldn't get Du Wei.
Why didn't she meet him at the beginning? Otherwise, she would be standing next to him now. The more Widow Liu thought about it, the more she felt that she had missed an opportunity, so she wanted to seize it now. Even if she had to be a woman kept outside by Du Wei, she would be willing. After all, she coveted his body and his money. Besides, after a long time, who knows who will be with him in the end?
In fact, it was not wrong for Du Wei to call Widow Liu Shi "Auntie". She has been married for the second time. The second man is about the same age as Lao Du, but unfortunately, he died. People in the town are talking about her quietly, saying that she is a husband-killer. Whoever marries her will be unlucky. Of course, these words are all talked about behind her back, and it is unknown if she knows it herself, but even if she knew it, she would not take it seriously. Otherwise, she would not stare at Du Wei all day long.
It is said that Widow Liu has lived out her own life since the man in her family died. Several men have had an affair with her privately, but none of them can satisfy her. I guess she is a person with a big appetite. I really wonder how her two men died.
Besides, Widow Liu thought that her appearance would leave a thorn in Li Suniang's heart. In fact, Li Suniang didn't take her seriously at all. After all, she still knew her man a little. Du Wei, her husband, despised women like Widow Liu. In his eyes, they were dirty things. If it weren't for business, he probably wouldn't even look at them.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the two children were old enough to be sent to school. In the past few years, Du Wei's store business has been relatively good, and he can launch new dishes from time to time. Of course, some of these dishes were thought up by Li Suniang.
This year, Zihao also passed the examination for a Tongsheng, and the whole family was moved and happy about it. Because of this, Du Wei even specially held a few days of special offers in the store, saying that it was to celebrate his child's passing the examination. There were more diners in the store during those days than usual, especially some families with children studying in the school, saying that they wanted to share in the joy and hope that their children could be like Zihao in the future.
The shopkeeper finally passed the examination for a scholar last year, for which Du Wei also sent him a big red envelope. The mother and son were very grateful to Du Wei.
When Cheng Ge'er knew that his brother passed the examination as a student, he also decided to be like his brother in the future. As for Ruo Jie'er, girls here don't have to take any exams, and even the school doesn't accept girls, so even if Ruo Jie'er wants to go to the school to study, no one will accept her. However, to prevent her from becoming an illiterate person in the future, every time the two brothers come back, they will teach Ruo Jie'er to recognize and write very seriously. Therefore, although Ruo Jie'er didn't go to school, she can still write and read.
In addition to reading and writing, Ruo Jie'er also learned to do accounting and needlework. It was not easy for women to survive in ancient times, so Li Suniang hoped that she could learn a few more things. After all, it is better to have more skills. If one day in the future, the man she married is unreliable, she can get out of it and rely on what she has learned to live easily. Of course, Li Suniang does not want her daughter to have such a day.
Although the parents will always investigate the person their daughter will marry in the future, and two brothers love her, so it won't be too bad, it is better to be safe than sorry. After all, the human heart cannot be seen on the surface. It can only be seen clearly in the constant passage of time.
Li Suniang feels that it is really rare to be as lucky as herself to marry a rare man like Du Wei in the world. Even in the previous life, there were few men like this.
In the past few years, some things have happened in the village one after another. Aunt Yang's long-cherished granddaughter is hopeless in this life. Seeing such a pair of naughty grandchildren, Aunt Yang is also troubled by the noise. Her three daughters-in-law have also made up their minds not to have children. Now Aunt Yang lives with her eldest son's family. Sometimes when she comes to her house and sees her daughter Ruo Jie'er, Aunt Yang will be very envious.
A few times, Aunt Yang also jokingly told Li Suniang that she would let Ruo Jie'er be her granddaughter-in-law. Anyway, she has many grandchildren, so she can pick one at random.
At first, Li Suniang smiled and said that the child was still young, and then Aunt Yang didn't mention it anymore.
Aunt Ma in the village also left on an early autumn night. That night, Li Suniang heard the sound of a dog crying. At that time, she still remembered that Du Wei told her that the dog was crying, which meant that someone in the village was leaving. Sure enough, the next day, she heard that Aunt Ma had left. Because there was no one in her family, the village chief found a few people to help send her to the mountains.
It is said that the black dog in Aunt Ma's house has been guarding Aunt Ma's grave since she was buried, and never left until she died. After hearing this, Li Suniang couldn't help but sigh in her heart, what a loyal dog! Always accompany each other regardless of life or death. Such loyal companionship is rare among people.
Aunt Cuihua accidentally fell last year and broke her leg, so her two daughters took her over. They quarreled because both wanted to take Aunt Cuihua to their own home. Finally, the two discussed and decided to take turns every half a year. Now Aunt Cuihua has not returned home to claim sovereignty. It seems that she is also very satisfied living in her daughter's home. Otherwise, she would have returned home long ago.
Li Suniang felt that Aunt Cuihua's two daughters were not raised in vain, of course, the two sons-in-law, and the relatives.
A year after the accident, Xiao Liu Shi knew that she could not have children, so she made a fuss again. After the quarrel, she regarded her only son as a treasure in her eyes, and no one could touch him. Now the child she raised is almost the same as his cousin, and the originally good child is now considered useless. In the past few years, Li Suniang has rarely thought about her past life. Sometimes she wondered what would happen if she had not decided to marry Du Wei...? Would she be able to live as comfortably as she does now? The answer is no.
Because there are very few men who love their wives as much as Du Wei and put them first in everything. Of course, even if she didn't marry anyone at the beginning, with her own incompetence and a child, one can imagine how her life would be. Zihao would never be able to enter school, let alone pass the exam, so she was once again very glad that she married Du Wei and spoiled herself into a happy woman who knew no worries.
As the saying goes, a loving father makes a mother calm, a calm mother makes a son safe, a safe son makes a harmonious family, and a harmonious family brings prosperity.