Liang Jian: I have a canteen

Huanji is a China expert; in some ways, Xu San feels that Huanji understands China better than he does.

In addition, her fluent Chinese always made Hu forget that he was a Japanese.

Ma Cuilan was very pleased with the gesture, and the man frequently served her food at the dinner table.

It seems that in his eyes, he really does regard her as his third concubine.

After dinner, Huanji wanted to stay at Xu San's house, but Xiaohong forcefully chased her away.

Xu San could tell that Huan Ji was just putting on an act; if she really wanted to stay, most people wouldn't be able to tell.

After seeing Huanji off, Xu San's family gathered in the main room. Some sat cross-legged on the kang (a heated brick bed), while others sat on stools or chairs. It was a rare sight to have the whole family gathered together like this.

Ma Cuilan spoke first, "San'er, we can't have that Japanese woman!"

Ma Cuilan's words were quite unexpected, but also reasonable.

“Sister-in-law is right. It’s fine to just have fun with her, but whatever you do, don’t marry her. Even if she becomes a concubine, she won’t get a chance.” Xiao Hong helped with the chores from the side.

The little girl blinked. "Isn't she the third concubine?"

“That was just to appease her, Xiao Meizi, you must remember that,” Xiao Hong continued. “We are Chinese, how can we marry someone from a different ethnic group?”

The little girl nodded, indicating that she understood.

“Meizi, just listen to what I say, but don’t go out and tell anyone. You still have to be polite to her when you see her in the future.” Sister Hua also began to lecture her. “You also have to be polite to other Japanese people. Don’t be impolite. You have to practice the Japanese that your Aunt Xiaohong taught you often. When you see Japanese people, use Japanese whenever you can.”

"I understand!" the little girl nodded obediently.

“Yuanyuan, you too, you can’t show hatred towards the Japanese in public.” Sister Hua turned around and started lecturing Su Yuan again.

Su Yuan nodded, listening attentively, still maintaining her obedient demeanor.

Xu San looked at everyone, truly reluctant to leave like this. But what could he do? He still had to go.

"Ahem~" Xu Sanqing cleared his throat. "After the New Year, I'm going on a long trip. It will probably take a long time, at least half a year, and at most one or two years."

"Is Uncle leaving?" The little girl was the first to choke up, and tears streamed down her face.

Xu San reached out and patted the little girl's head, comforting her with affection, "Uncle used to go out often, it's just that this time it took a little longer."

In Xu San's heart, the one he couldn't let go of the most was this little girl.

"Then you'd better come back soon!" the little girl said pitifully, wiping away her tears.

"Definitely!" Xu San said, "Uncle will be back as soon as he finishes his business."

"Pinky promise!" The little girl stretched out her little finger.

Xu San also extended his little finger and hooked it with the little girl's little finger, "Pinky promise."

"Pinky promise, a hundred years from now." The little girl tugged at Xu San's arm and shook it a few times, then gave him a thumbs-up. "Stamped!"

"Stamp!" Xu San smiled and gave a thumbs-up, which he then joined with the little girl's thumb.

Having received Xu San's promise, the little girl became happy again.

Seeing what was going on, Ma Cuilan called the maid and Su Yuan to leave the room, leaving Xu San and Sister Hua and Xiao Hong alone.

Upon seeing Ma Cuilan leave, Xiao Hong spoke first, "I don't want to be the younger sister-in-law anymore, I want to be the second wife, I want to marry you together with my sister."

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Although it was somewhat expected, Xiao Hong's directness still surprised Xu San. (End of Chapter)