The safety and comfort of traveling through farming

Chapter 20

The second day of the Lunar New Year should be the day when a married woman returns to her natal home to pay New Year's greetings.He Tao is an impatient person who hides deeply. She thought that she had already taken the first step and walked through the door once before, so it didn't make sense to shrink back when the time was tight.So, when I got up early in the morning, I started to pack up the etiquette, and dragged Fu Shi back to my mother's house.

Seeing a donkey cart parked at the gate of He's courtyard from a distance, He Tao wondered, is there anyone else coming to pay New Year's greetings on this day?Looking back, it can only be the He family's aunt——his father's younger sister, He Hua, who has returned to her mother's house.

He Hua is the youngest daughter in the family. Even though He Zhigao and Da Zhou are patriarchal, they are good to the youngest daughter. Let her grow up to 15 years old smoothly, and then kiss and marry Da Zhou. Zhou Fushun, the nephew of Mrs. Zhou's natal family, returned to be the daughter-in-law of Mrs. He Fu's family instead of Mrs. Zhou.

He Hua married into the Zhou family and waited for nearly three years before giving birth to a daughter, and then waited for another five years before giving birth to another daughter. Since then, there has been no good news.After all, her mother-in-law was worried that she was her own man's niece, and her daughter was begging for a living in the He family, so she couldn't rest, so she could only point and curse three times a day, and finally instigated Zhou Fushun to accept a woman in the depression of Daqing Mountain. The girl is a flat wife.In a word, He Hua's life is not easy.

He Hua went back to her mother's house crying every three days, but Da Zhou persuaded her not to speak softly, and even came to support her in person.However, Da Zhou's family is pungent, and her natal sister-in-law is not a vegetarian, so the two of them quarreled after several times.After all, it was because the arm couldn't twist the thigh, and there was something wrong with my family first—the Zhou family couldn't bear a son, so the Zhou family would be fine after two years of trouble.

He Hua had no choice but to continue living in Zhou's house. After that, Ping's wife gave birth to a son, and two children in a row. He Hua began to twist, talking and acting in a strange way.Even Da Zhou didn't like her very much anymore, so she seldom went back to her mother's house, and she hasn't been here for several years since returning home in the second year of junior high school.

This year is really weird, why did you come back?

He Tao felt that something was going to happen, so she dragged Fu Shi to continue walking, it had nothing to do with her anyway!
When she got to the door, she didn't go in directly, thinking that it might be the same as last time, talking to He Fuguo and others at the door and then leaving.She yelled at the door.

The courtyard door was open, and the women of the He family were all standing in the courtyard. When they heard He Tao's voice, they all turned to look at the door.Da Zhou frowned and said nothing.Xiao Chen's eyes lit up, and then he lowered his head.Little Zhou opened his mouth, but remained silent.And the little aunt He Hua who came back was covering her eyes with a handkerchief, and she was still humming something like "I can't leave you alone".

He Fuguo was originally talking with his brother-in-law in the main room, but he came out when he heard He Tao's voice, and He Youliang followed behind: "Tao'er, you are back!"

"Miss!"

"Yes, I brought some things for the family." He Tao asked Fu Shi to hand over the presents to He Fuguo, and then told who each package was for: "This package of soft dim sum is for grandma. There is a pack of tobacco leaves for grandpa. For a few bucks, mother will make clothes for younger brothers and sisters. Yours is a jug of wine, Fu Shi picked it out, and he said it was very tasty."

He Tao brought a lot of things, and He Fuguo and He Youliang hugged each other.

In fact, she is not at all willing to give gifts to the Da Zhou family and others, but filial piety is too great, and she can't lose face in what she should do. She doesn't want to take off the hat of broom star and be scolded for being unfilial by poking her spine.

He Lian also came out at this moment, and smiled and flipped through the bag in He Fuguo's hand: "Wow, there are so many snacks, the eldest sister is so generous!"

"What do you look like!" He Fuguo asked He Lian to be more polite again with a stern face, and said to He Tao, "You are poor and generous! Just buy whatever you want." After that, he looked at Da Zhou with a flattering expression: " Mother, Taoer wishes you a happy new year, look..."

Do you think she is allowed to enter the house?He Fuguo did not dare to speak out directly.

Mrs. Da Zhou pursed her lips, neither saying to let in nor saying not to let in.

He Tao felt awkward, and she didn't report that Da Zhou would let her in, but just tugged at Fu Shi and stood aside stupidly: "You should say something!"

"Father!" Fu Shizhong yelled angrily, and then scratched his head: "Happy New Year greetings to you, I wish you good health and all the best! The wine is very good, if you like it after drinking it, just tell me, and I will drink it again." buy it."

He Fuguo has been to Fu's house several times, but Fu Shi is not very reserved in front of him.

"You too, the family's money must be spent carefully, don't spoil Tao'er just because she is young!" He Fuguo cursed, but with a smile on his face: "You can't live your life too freely!"

He weighed the big and small bags in his hand, this pile of things is worth a lot of money!The sum of the Chinese New Year snacks prepared at home for the Chinese New Year is not as much as these few packs, not to mention that He Tao buys all the best things. Looking at the whole village, this is also a gift that can be on the table!
"Got it!" He Tao was a little helpless.The He family is poor, half-starved and half-fed all year round, and his knowledge is indeed short, and a little thing feels great.But she didn't want to say much, it seemed that she couldn't get in again today, and she was planning to resign and go home.

"Is it Tao girl?"

Suddenly, a trembling voice sounded.It was my sister-in-law He Hua who spoke suddenly, her eyes were shining like a hungry wolf seeing meat.

He Tao replied unnaturally: "Little aunt, happy new year."

"Why are you standing at the door and talking!" He Hua rushed to the door, got stuck between the father and daughter, and said eagerly, "Go in and sit, sister-in-law hasn't seen you for a long time!"

"...This," He Tao looked at Mrs. Zhou.

He Hua knew about He Tao, otherwise she should have asked if it wasn't Zhang Da who was standing next to He Tao.But she pretended not to know and pulled her inside.Seeing the boxing gift from He Tao, she was sure that the Fu family had enough money, otherwise they wouldn't be able to afford this pile of things.

Da Zhou's said calmly: "Sit down when you come!"

Seeing that she has been with Fu Shi for the past two months, no one has had any accidents, maybe her life has changed?Come in and come in!Anyway, it's harmless to the He family, so why did she sweep her daughter's face?

She saw her daughter's plan at a glance, but she was not optimistic at all.To say that the Tao girl in the past might have been slandered by a few words, but now the Tao girl is a ruthless character who dares to use a kitchen knife to force her in-laws and her family, and she is also a sensible person who can bend down and get close to the villagers.Where can He Hua take advantage of it?

He Tao suddenly felt flattered: Da Zhou did not drive her away!However, she was still thinking in her heart that there must be a problem, and the problem lies with He Hua!
Sure enough, a group of people entered the main room, and He Hua spoke impatiently as soon as they sat down.

"Tao'er, I don't think there are many people in the entire Rongshu Village who can compare to you for the big and small bags!"

Fu Shi must be rich. At the beginning, he was able to pay 20 taels of dowry to marry He Tao, the second wife, and now he is willing to pay her money for this generous gift. His wealth must not be thin!If I could spend some money on her, wouldn't my family's difficulties be easily solved!

As soon as money was mentioned, He Tao became vigilant, but he didn't show it on the surface, and replied casually: "Isn't this the first time returning home?"

"I think you're living a well-proportioned life!" He Hua grabbed He Tao's hand intimately, and then said hesitantly, "Tao'er, little aunt has something to do, you must help!"

He Tao pretended to cut her hair and withdrew her hand, and said, "Auntie, you are joking!"

"Auntie also had the cheek to ask directly, can I lend 20 taels to Auntie, and I will definitely pay you back in the future!"

Damn!He Tao cursed in his heart.How cheeky!Opening the mouth is 20 taels, and I have to consider even twenty Wen!

He Tao is generous, she is willing to spend money on herself and her family, and even enjoys this feeling, but He Hua obviously does not belong to that range.Besides, where did she get the money to borrow, all the money in the family belongs to Fu Shi.Fu Shi is not short of 20 taels, but why should he lend you any money?

"20 taels?! Where do I get 20 taels!" He Tao pretended to be shocked.

"You don't, your man must have. Didn't he spend 20 taels to marry you back then?!" He Hua said urgently, frowning as she spoke, "I'm your aunt !"

He Tao was so disgusted that he immediately stood up and said coldly, "My own father hasn't spent my money yet!"

Even if she sold her 20 taels, He Youtian spent it alone!
He Tao glanced at the other He family members, not just He Fuguo, Xiao Chen, He Youliang and others were all embarrassed, and even the big Zhou family showed displeasure.Which pot is not open and which pot to mention? If the number is not good, you have to mention 20 taels!

Only the expressions of the three people in the second room did not change, as if they had nothing to do with me.

The reason why He Tao is willing to re-associate with the He family is for the sake of reputation, not to be taken advantage of!No wonder Da Zhou didn't drive her away, it turned out that it was to create opportunities for her daughter to cheat money!
As soon as she stood up, Fu Shi also stood up and walked beside her.There was no point in staying any longer, so she took Fu Shi's hand, ignoring He Hua crying and shouting behind, said goodbye to everyone, and left.

As soon as he went out, He Tao couldn't hold back any longer. He scolded "Wonderful", and then asked Fu Shi, "Why do you think I'm so unlucky? I can still encounter such crap in a new year!"

"Daughter-in-law, don't be upset, she is also your aunt." Fu Shi didn't think too much.Although they are not their own parents, they are still the elders of the direct relatives.

He Tao rolled his eyes - you are the only one who is filial!
In her opinion, by the standards of this era, Fu Shi is a very deviant person. He can raise a son for others, take over Zeng Jiuniang's inheritance, and take the cuckold fee from He Yuanyuan. This is immoral. He did the ethical things as if nothing had happened, with peace of mind.However, on the other hand, just like this situation, he highly respected the behavior of filial piety to the elders.

He Tao felt that this was an irreconcilable conflict between the two of them.As for the saying "the father let the son die, the son has to die", she felt depressed thinking about it. If the parents are sensible, it's fine, but wouldn't it be miserable for the rest of their lives to encounter nonsense?

It's like how to make a rich country, he is obviously a man of blood, but when he meets the Da Zhou family, he becomes a sap, submissive.If He Tao had to obey just because He Hua was the elder, she would rather have someone poke her back for the rest of her life!
"Elder fart!" He Tao kicked a stone on the side of the road away: "Don't say it's her, the group of people in the He family are only my father, and I still deserve my recognition. Others, grandpa, grandma, and me That girl, it’s not a good thing!”

"Daughter-in-law!" Fu Shi became anxious when he heard this.Can this kind of thing be said casually? !He grabbed He Tao's hand and said seriously: "It is our duty to be filial to our parents and elders, and we are not allowed to say such things in the future!"

He Tao was also angry, and yelled at him: "I told you, you want to beat me up?"

Fu Shi suddenly held his breath, blushed and stammered, "How can I, how can I do anything to my daughter-in-law!"

"Then why are you so fierce?!" If you don't do anything, I won't be polite!He Tao roared and kicked his calf.She really wanted to say, luckily you are an orphan, otherwise you would be just as virtuous as He Fuguo!However, she was still a little sensible, so she didn't really say anything, and went to the Great Wasteland alone with a "hum-chi-hum-chi".

Fu Shi followed helplessly, calling "Daughter-in-law" loudly.

Why do three-year-olds understand the truth, but they can't explain it to their own daughter-in-law!He felt that he had to have a good talk with He Tao about filial piety after he went back. Today she said it was fine in front of him, but it would be terrible if others heard it in the future! The "Sangmenxing" village can still accommodate them, and those who are disobedient and unfilial will be sent directly to prison!
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the young couple of the Fu family started a debate about "filial piety", but no one convinced the other. In the end, Fu Shi defeated He Tao by force, and rushed to overwhelm him!

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, no one in the village will go out to pay New Year's greetings, because this day is also known as the Red Dog Day, and they will quarrel with whoever pays New Year's greetings.The Fu family couple continued to quarrel at home by themselves!

On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, meet the Five Gods of Wealth.He Tao originally wanted to make arrangements to get a good omen, but after looking through the almanac, he realized that the form of receiving the God of Wealth was too complicated, and there were so many things to worship, and there were not enough things at home, so he had to give up angrily.Of course, she didn't forget to hurt Fu Shi by saying that he was not ready, and finally directed him to brave the cold wind and set off a string of firecrackers in the early morning to welcome the God of Wealth.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, commonly known as Po Wu, you have to make dumplings to eat, and when chopping dumpling fillings, you have to treat the vegetables as villains and chop them harder.He Tao still remembered how Fu Shi killed her that day in the second day of junior high school, so she went off to chop the dumpling stuffing herself, and chopped it "boom-boom-boom" for half an hour.After chopping, she grumbled that her arms were sore, and Fu Shi rubbed and rubbed for her with a wink. Since then, the quarrel was really over!

(End of this chapter)