My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 377

The father-in-law and mother-in-law were right. After this incident, Chen Ling's attitude towards his aunt's family suddenly became less enthusiastic than before.

It's not that Chen Ling cares so much about her child's little toy, or that she's upset because her nephew broke a toy.

The problem is that this brat is so ignorant.

He clearly did something wrong, yet he still acted arrogantly and kicked Wang Zhenzhen.

Kicking him is one thing, but for such a small child to swear is another.

I don’t know who I learned this from.

The adults in the family don't care either.

What's even more infuriating is that after being beaten, when he saw his mother and grandmother coming over, he got up with tears in his eyes and a stern face, and was about to swing his little fists at Wang Zhenzhen again.

What a fierce and unreasonable little kid.

After being stopped, she started rolling around on the ground crying and wouldn't get up.

Chen Junying and her mother-in-law tried to coax him, but he wouldn't listen.

Instead, she cried and sobbed, saying she wanted this toy and that toy.

Damn it, they actually tried to extort money from me.

How could Chen Ling be happy with someone so insensible?

Moreover, Chen Junying used quite a bit of force when he pulled Wang Zhenzhen away. His cousin-in-law glared at Wang Zhenzhen with a cold face and complained a few times, saying that Wang Zhenzhen was so old and still fighting with a little kid. Her child was not even five years old. What if he got hurt?

Once the topic came up, Chen Junying's talkative nature was aroused even more, and she kept asking her grandson if he had bumped or hurt himself, going on and on.

In short, neither the words nor the actions of the aunt and her daughter-in-law could make Chen Ling maintain a smile.

Naturally, things cooled down.

Wang Cunye and Gao Xiulan were definitely on their son-in-law's side, but as Chen Ling's father-in-law and mother-in-law, they couldn't say anything in this situation. They just tried to smooth things over, showed concern for the little girl, and half-reprimanded and half-protected Wang Zhenzhen before letting the little girl go out to play.

In any case, as long as it looks presentable, that's fine.

Chen Ling and Wang Susu let the two elders do as they pleased, and as for the child crying and demanding toys, they deliberately avoided bringing it up.

Just then, an acquaintance came to the farm to get medicine from Wang Susu, and the young couple took the opportunity to go out with their son.

Wang Cunye and another person stayed behind to entertain the guests.

After all, Tongshi is quite far from Lingyun, so they certainly won't be able to get back today; they'll need to stay at least one night.

Therefore, Chen Ling and Wang Susu's behavior was not considered neglectful. While they were entertaining them, they couldn't stay with them all the time. It was unreasonable for them to put aside their own family matters. This wasn't a visit to relatives during the Chinese New Year, and everyone had their own things to do.

Gradually, Chen Junying realized that her nephew was definitely unhappy.

I was hoping to have dumplings for dinner, but it's already past 3 pm and no one has offered to chop the filling or make the dough, so they definitely won't be making them.

As the saying goes: dumplings are served to welcome guests, and noodles are served to see them off.

If two families live close to each other when visiting relatives, the first meal will be dumplings.

If it's a relative who lives far away and isn't in a hurry to leave, then the first night is usually dumplings, and when they leave, a meal of noodles is made.

The noodles are usually the kind with meat sauce.

But now, my nephew and his wife have completely stopped mentioning it and taken their child back to the village.

His father-in-law and mother-in-law kept trying to smooth things over, making up stories about how a turtle king had appeared in the reservoir, and the whole village was busy lately, with even the poorest villagers setting up stalls to sell things at the reservoir.

Wang Susu's pharmacy is always busy with customers getting their medicine. Although there aren't many people, it's never deserted because people come every day.

They even suggested that since they were there, they should burn some incense and pray for blessings.

Gao Xiulan then pulled them along to prepare good things to take to the reservoir to kowtow and burn incense.

Wang Cunye stayed at the farm to herd sheep and watch the livestock graze.

Other matters were not mentioned at all.

This made Chen Junying feel very uncomfortable, and she secretly blamed her nephew Chen Ling for being just like his shrewish mother.

It's just kids fighting, such a common thing, why make such a fuss?

He still has the same temper as his mother; he's too petty.

It's good that she thinks that way.

Chen Ling's cousin-in-law was even more outrageous; after dinner, she quietly complained that she hadn't gotten to eat dumplings while visiting relatives.

She said to her mother-in-law and son that her cousin was so good at making money, so why was he so stingy?

That's really heartless of me to say.

Although Chen Ling was unhappy that he didn't make dumplings, the food tonight was still pretty good.

No matter what, she's still her father's sister; he wouldn't risk a falling out over something so trivial.

In addition, it was Little Lamb who drove the seafood truck over at night and handed over the money for the salted eggs to him.

To reward this hardworking young man, Chen Ling cooked the ox's head and tail together in a pot, and also personally cooked three or four other dishes.

Enough about them, this amount of food is more than enough for ten people, and anyone who wants to eat meat can eat their fill.

Otherwise, it would be too unsightly to see a scene like the one at lunchtime where people were fighting over food.

Surprisingly, even after all this, my cousin's wife was still not satisfied.

Wang Susu might not be able to hear, but Chen Ling was sharp-eared and sharp-eyed. The three of them also stayed overnight in the bamboo house that night, so even if the sounds were soft, Chen Ling could still hear them.

Hearing these words, Chen Ling didn't show any particular reaction on the surface. However, after dawn, the whole family got busy early. They loaded fish with Xiao Mianyang and the others, then pickled salted eggs and dealt with the brooding hens. Wang Cunye and his wife also prepared various ingredients to cook a big pot of food for people at noon. In short, they were busy with all sorts of things.

They no longer make a point of entertaining the three of them.

Of course, now that I'm really busy, I can't take care of them at all.

As for Chen Junying and her husband, they felt that this visit to their relatives was rather unpleasant. Everyone was busy with their own affairs and didn't have time to entertain them. There was nothing to say about it, and there was nothing they could do even if they had complaints.

Furthermore, knowing that their grandson had upset Chen Ling, their plans for coming here were definitely in vain.

So, not in the mood to stay any longer, after having lunch that day, I took the opportunity to leave in a small scooter's seafood truck.

……

If Chen Ling could maintain a good relationship with this aunt, why wouldn't he be willing?

Even someone like Chen Baoshuan, who knew how to repent, was not turned away by Chen Ling, let alone his own aunt.

However, sometimes, in terms of relationships, the closer people are, the harder it is for them to get along.

Chen Ling didn't initially think the worst of her aunt.

Unfortunately, Chen Junying didn't visit for three years. She didn't come to Chen Juncai's grave, nor did she come for Rui Rui's one-month celebration. This time, she only came to visit relatives after hearing that her family had become successful.

They claimed they came after hearing about the Turtle King's exploits. But in reality, they were the same as always, just complaining about being poor, saying things like the fines for raising children were too harsh and they couldn't make ends meet.

What he's really implying is that he wants to borrow some money.

Chen Ling could only say it was a pity.

Fortunately, such unpleasant things are common in the countryside, and he has seen them many times, so he doesn't take them to heart.

They only offered a few words of comfort when Wang Susu brought it up, and then the family stopped mentioning it.

……

As the fourth month of the lunar calendar arrived, Chen Ling's farm became a world of flowers, with the fragrance of flowers filling the air.

It truly is a case of flowers falling from the trees and blooming on the ground, achieving a perfect succession.

In spring, Chen Ling and Wang Susu planted many small flowers along the bluestone path in the orchard, and now they are all in bloom.

Besides the planted flowers and those transplanted from the mountains, there were also unknown wildflowers blown in by the wind. Colorful little heads peeked out from the grass in the orchard. At first, there were only a few scattered flowers, but then the entire orchard became a sea of ​​flowers.

Above the ground are some locust tree saplings that have grown in the last two years. At this time of year, each sapling is laden with heavy clusters of locust blossoms. The milky white locust blossoms hang from the branches, emitting a wonderful fragrance. Little Green Horse and Little White Ox love to eat them. Every day after Chen Ling lets them out, they follow the scent to the saplings. The two of them stick out their big tongues, roll the blossoms into their mouths, and chew and swallow them slowly, savoring the sweet taste of the locust blossoms.

However, Wang Susu also liked the aroma and was quite reluctant to let them be eaten like that.

So Chen Ling picked up a sickle and went to the village, the mountains and fields to pick locust flowers to feed the horses and cattle, so that the beautiful and fragrant locust flowers outside the farm could be preserved.

This is such a wonderful season! Lots of sunny days, fresh air, and bright sunshine. Plus, we've caught up with the May Day holiday these past few days.

Tourists flock to the reservoir to see the giant soft-shelled turtles in droves.

I originally thought this scene would last for ten days or half a month, at most, before no one came anymore.

Unexpectedly, the number of people kept increasing, not only in the surrounding counties, but also in the areas around Tiannan City.

There were still a great many people coming.

So many tourists, besides visiting the reservoir, also come to Chen Ling's farm for a stroll.

The garden is full of blooming flowers, with countless bees and butterflies fluttering about. In the orchard and along the reeds of the stream, countless birds fly up and down, their chirping filling the air. It is truly a wonderful place with birdsong and fragrant flowers.

Unfortunately, the farm was already full of guests, reportedly a film crew shooting a TV series. Many people felt very disappointed after hearing this news.

Those exquisite bamboo and wooden houses are neatly arranged. If you stayed there for a few days, you could go out to enjoy the scenery whenever you wanted, or stay at home to play chess, drink tea, read books and newspapers while smelling the flowers. It would be very comfortable and pleasant.

Now all we can do is dream about it.

However, the more this happens, the more tourists visit the farm.

In modern parlance, Chen Ling's farm was the second must-visit spot after the reservoir.

It feels like something's missing if I don't come.

Wang Laishun also specifically came to discuss this matter with Chen Ling and asked for Chen Ling's opinion.

Firstly, he was worried that having so many people wandering around the farm all day would annoy Chen Ling, leading him to chase them away.

Secondly, Chen Ling's dogs are too scary. They are all huge, and although they are known to be intelligent and understanding, what if there is an accident when there are many people? It would be bad if someone gets hurt.

After discussing it, the brigade erected a small blackboard outside Chen Ling's orchard and wrote warnings such as not to vandalize things or litter.

At first, many people didn't care. They would litter, trample on things to take pictures, catch fish, pick flowers, and chase butterflies. But soon, Chen Ling's pack of dogs came out and barked at anyone who did such things.

Those who followed the rules were treated with utmost kindness and gentleness, and the children were even allowed to touch them.

The dogs' clever actions melted many people's hearts, filling them with surprise, excitement, and affection for these furry creatures.

After word got out, many more people came to see the dog.

They even came to my door asking if I was selling the dog.

In the past, Chen Ling would definitely have said no to selling them, but now he had changed his mind and had his own plans, so he said that these dogs had grown up and would be difficult to raise in an unfamiliar place.

We can wait for the next batch of puppies.

Upon hearing this, those people knew there was hope.

Suddenly, all sorts of people came to him, some wanting to exchange contact information, others wanting to pay him a deposit in advance.

However, thanks to the dog, no one is causing any more damage or littering.

A pack of large, burly dogs, constantly running around, either watching over chickens and ducks, chasing away wild birds and small animals, or circling around tourists, their tongues lolling out as they happily roam back and forth in the orchards and mountains, has become a very attractive and unique sight.

They often bring laughter to adults and children alike, and everyone's eyes follow them as they move around, creating a joyful atmosphere.

Even more people are coming to the farm.

Wang Cunye and Gao Xiulan no longer set up stalls at the reservoir to sell food and beef soup; instead, they started selling directly at the farm.

Besides what's served to the film crew, it can also be sold to tourists, and the business is much better than at the reservoir.

After all, many people are willing to dine in such a beautiful place with birdsong and fragrant flowers, and they are also happy to eat with those smart and fun dogs.

The farm was so lively, and Yu Qi'an and his companions really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Every day, after working with the film crew on the mountain for a while, I would excitedly run to the farm to walk my birds.

In his words: "Walking with birds is only fun when there are many people around, people watching and asking questions."

In addition, he learned about the two actresses in the crew and Wang Zhenzhen using an old hen to incubate bird eggs, and how could he, Lao Yu, be left out of such a thing?

After learning that the rest of the bird eggs had been eaten by his family, he somehow managed to get a few more bird eggs the next day and put them under the belly of Chen Ling's old hen.

When I come to walk my bird every day, I also take the opportunity to check on the condition of its eggs. Just like those two actresses, I hope every day that the eggs will hatch soon.

Chen Ling didn't care about them; let them have fun if they wanted. They were the kind of people who loved excitement, so it was good for them to help him entertain these tourists.

He could finally take a break and go on a trip to the mountains with his wife and son.

Zhou Weijun's film crew has already finished preparing at the mountain lake. In order to film as well as possible, they even built a small bamboo house by the lake.

This place, with its boat and bamboo house, will definitely be left to Chen Ling in the future.

After all, he had already contracted the area around the mountain lake, and it belonged to him now. When he left, he had to leave it all to himself.

You'll be able to take a boat trip on the lake, enjoy the scenery from the small bamboo houses, and find a cool place to escape the summer heat.

Chen Ling went to see it once, and it was done very well, without causing any damage to the bamboo forest or the mountain lake.

Now all the filming equipment has been moved down. For the past two days, the entire crew has been resting at the farm, eating, drinking, and having fun like other tourists. There aren't many people there.

So one sunny morning, Chen Ling took Wang Susu and the child to the mountain lake.

Since having children, I can count the number of times I've taken my wife out to play on my fingers. How can this be allowed?

There are boats on the mountain now. In such a beautiful season, the whole family should go hiking and enjoy the scenery to the fullest and make the most of this wonderful spring time.

(End of this chapter)