Traveling through the mountains and fields to be leisurely

Chapter 11
Back home, Lan Lingxue's stomach was already growling with hunger, and she was really busy this morning, only when it was not dawn, the bowl of thin porridge that she drank was the last, How can I not be hungry, but, although I have a treasure in my chest, I really can’t eat it, so I secretly dragged the small hoe into my house, took out a round and fiery red persimmon from the space,

"Our little hoe must be hungry, hey, eat quickly, we must be extremely hungry."

The little hoe reluctantly looked away from the persimmon,

"Sister, what about mother, does mother have any persimmons to eat, she must be hungry too."

Looking at such a sensible younger brother, Lan Lingxue couldn't help but care about her.

"Mother doesn't have persimmons, as you know, there is no way to get them out, but don't worry, our little hoe, I won't let my mother go hungry, and I will bring mother a bowl of spring water from the space later. , That is also the most hungry thing, so let's eat it with confidence, little hoe."

"Ok!"

Hearing that mother would not be hungry anymore, the little hoe picked up the persimmon and ate it with big mouthfuls. The appearance of wolfing down made Lan Lingxue's nose sour. For such a young child, she can't eat enough and wear warm clothes. At this time, Lan Lingxue's desire to make money was unusually strong.

"Eat it slowly, no one will grab it from you. There is also a cucumber. My sister washed it for you and left it here. You can eat it now while there is no one. My sister is going to bring spring water to mother." Now, your ears should be pointed, don't let people see you eating."

"I see, sister, hurry up and bring water to mother, don't worry about me."

Listening to Little Hoe's vague answer, Lan Lingxue curled her lips, and closed the door of the house with her hands back.
"Mom, you've been tired for a long time, drink some water and rest, I'll cut these vegetables."

Looking at her mother who was busy cooking with her uncle and third aunt, Lan Lingxue handed over the water bowl in her hand,

"Auntie and Aunt Third also take a break and drink some water."

Lan Lingxue also brought bowls of water to the two of them, of course not the kind with extra ingredients, Lan Lingxue thought, the less people find out, the better, after all, it is something against the sky, mother is her own mother , that is impossible.

"The water my niece poured is delicious and sweet. After taking a sip, even my stomach is warm."

Sure enough, Lan Lingxue hadn't finished thinking about it yet, so my old lady had already covered her up.

"Yes, yes, your own daughter, of course everything is fine, I didn't drink it sweet and warm, but the one brought by my eldest niece is quite thirst-quenching."

The third aunt patted Lan Lingxue's little head, smiling,

"Thank you, my little basket, this girl loves others more than her son."

"Then you should hurry up and have a girl, this girl is mother's little padded jacket."

The aunt also came over to make fun of it, the building is crooked, Lan Lingxue sweated secretly, it seems that it is right to keep this space from her mother, this mother really can't hide things in her heart Yes, Lan Lingxue didn't think about it, this mother didn't know the truth, if she knew the truth, she would have to bite her teeth to death for her own daughter.

After dinner, Lan Lingxue wanted to ask her mother about sewing purses, but on second thought, she saw that the clothes at home were all patched with small patches, and probably didn't even have larger pieces of cloth. It's better not to bother, those purses should be used by those big ladies, I'd better figure out another way, wash the dishes, go to the backyard to chop up the chicken food, and then tidy up the yard, tidy up the firewood pile and so on , This day just passed by like this, Lan Lingxue felt that since she came here, although there were no entertainment activities, this time seemed to be going very well, it was like a day, and she couldn't catch it.

"Father, mother, I met a kind aunt at the market today. She runs a steamed stuffed bun shop. There were so many people in the morning. I thought she couldn't take care of her, so I reached out to help her a little, and she gave it to her." I have one money, and she said she wants me to help her tomorrow, saying that I am diligent and discerning, and that her daughter is sick and cannot help her in the past two days. If I can help tomorrow, I will give it to me. Five cents, just busy for a long time, and I will be back at noon."

After Lan Lingxue boiled the water, she secretly mixed some spring water into it, let her parents soak their feet to relieve fatigue, then took out a money from her bosom, and held it in front of her parents, who stretched out her hand to take the money, a little surprised She glanced at her daughter, then turned her head to look at her husband, with a look of disbelief.

"Is it really the money given by the aunt?"

Mother spread out the money in her hands, and asked Lan Lingxue,
"Of course, if you don't believe me, ask Little Hoe."

I was afraid that my parents would not know how to answer the question, Lan Lingxue had already made a confession with the little hoe, no matter what, Lan Lingxue must go to the town tomorrow, and must find a way to discuss with shopkeeper Meng about how to deliver the food Son, this is my first pot of gold, the foundation of my fortune, and I must never make mistakes, and this step must be done firmly and steadily.

"Mom, it's true."

Seeing that mother really asked about the source of the money, Little Hoe nodded quickly. Lan Lingxue actually didn't want Little Hoe to get involved. Although it was a white lie, it was a lie after all, but it was urgent and she had to do it as a last resort Therefore, Lan Lingxue just asked Little Hoe to agree, and did not ask him to help explain,

"Mom, five dollars, that's one or two days, you just agree, our family doesn't have any money, if something like my last time happens again, it's a bit late. "

When she thought of her daughter being hit on the head, but her mother-in-law couldn't come up with the money, Mrs. Hoe's head throbbed and hurt, and her heart was about to be pulled together, and tears rolled back and forth in her eye sockets.

"Basket, it's not that mother shouldn't you, it's just that you, a girl, go to town by yourself, mother is really worried, the bun shop is an early job, and it's still dark when you go out, in case something happens What's the matter, how can my mother live, my mother is just a girl like you."

The mother's tears finally fell down, and Lan Lingxue's heart ached, but it felt warm. It felt so good to be held in the palm of someone's hand, and only my mother could treat me like a pearl, like a treasure, This long-lost maternal love made Lan Lingxue's eyes wet with tears. She calmed down and raised her head to let the tears return. Lan Lingxue stretched out her hand to help her mother wipe away the tears on her face.

"Mom, earning money is a good thing. Why are you still crying? It's not like I won't come back, so I'll just go and help for a day or two. Nothing will happen. Besides, I've already agreed with others. That old lady is also quite pitiful, it is indeed not easy to set up a shop by herself."

"Mother, don't worry."

"Mother, maybe it will only be used for one day, so if I want to earn the five cents, I won't be able to earn it, will I? Mother, you should always think about it, this money waits for no one, after passing this village This store is no longer there."

"But mother can't bear it. My daughter is still young, and she is about to go out to help the family make money. Mother's heart hurts."

Seeing her mother pat her heart, Lan Ling knew that it was a mother's love.

"Ms. Hoe, look at you. My daughter originally wanted to make you happy, but you started to cry instead. What can I do with the child? This is a good thing. My daughter has grown up and knows that she loves her parents. I want to help my parents share the burden of the family. We should support you. Aren't you just afraid that your daughter will make a mistake while walking? Don't be afraid. I will get up early tomorrow and send my daughter there, so you can rest assured. "

"That's about the same. It's just that you are tired enough to work all day. It's so hard to get up early and send your daughter to the town. If your body is exhausted, what will happen to our family?"

"Yeah, Dad, you can't stand the toil of going back and forth. I can do it myself, so don't send it away."

I was really afraid that my father would send me off, so I must not let it go, Lan Lingxue hurriedly said to her mother,
"It's only a matter of one or two days. I can get tired anywhere. Besides, since I drank the water my daughter prepared in the morning, I'm really full of energy these days and I don't feel tired."

As soon as the matter of the water was mentioned, Lan Lingxue shut up. There was really no way to answer these words, so she had to lower her head and pretend to be shy.

"It's also thanks to my filial daughter. I heard people say that drinking water in the morning is good for your health, so we must try it. Otherwise, we wouldn't know the benefits of getting up early to drink water. Think about it, our little basket is really useless. Do something unreliable, that’s fine, the baby’s father, you will be a little tired, send our daughter for two days, you also said, it’s only a day or two, then let’s go to bed early , don't get up late tomorrow morning, and miss other people's affairs again."

These words are considered to be the conclusion of this matter, Lan Lingxue glanced at the little hoe, the little guy blinked at his sister, with a helpless little expression on his face, Lan Lingxue couldn't help laughing, reached out and grabbed his little hoe bun,
"Go to bed quickly, sister has to get up early tomorrow."

"Then I wish my sister the best of luck."

This stinky child, Lan Lingxue dragged him to the edge of the kang and sat down, stuffed his little feet into mother's basin, washed his feet, wiped them clean, and stuffed them under the bed.
"Be good, go to bed quickly, and wait for the good news from my sister tomorrow."

Little Hoe was already a little sleepy from being served, he nodded in a daze, and fell asleep sweetly.

"Mom, you have to settle my grandma for me tomorrow, so don't let her see me tomorrow and scold you all over the yard."

Lan Lingxue was a little worried about how her mother would be treated tomorrow,

"This is really a problem, I have to think of an excuse."

Thinking of her mother-in-law's mouth, Mrs. Hoe really trembled a little.

"What do you want to say? You can just say that Xiaolanzi got a job, and he will give you two cents. When you come back, you will get two cents and hand it over to her. I guarantee that mother will not say anything."

"That's right, it's still Dad's idea, why didn't I think of it."

Lan Lingxue had a better understanding of this black-bellied father,

"You're only a little older, and you're still young. Learn more from your father and me."

"Yes, I must learn from my father."

Sincerely expressed her attitude to her father, Lan Lingxue was not calm in her heart. This father is not as sincere as he looks on the surface. Will he see something? It seems that he has to think about the countermeasures. Be careful and be careful.

(End of this chapter)