Sky Curtain: My Happy Daily Life Exposed by Xiao Sizi

Chapter 63 My Cousin's Farmhouse Inn

"Second Aunt, Third Aunt, Eldest Sister-in-law! Come in quickly! Sit down!" Mom quickly got up to offer her a seat.

"Grandma! Auntie!" Little Si greeted them with a grin, his little bottom shuffling to the side with his brother.

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"Little Sisi, you're back from playing!"

The two grandmothers and the eldest aunt greeted them one after another.

"Chenchen's mom, we're here to give red envelopes to Xiaosizi. These aren't just for us, they're for your brothers too." Second Grandma took out three red envelopes.

"Oh, Auntie, what are you doing? It's not a holiday, what are you giving me?" Mom was really embarrassed.

"Yes, Auntie, you're both so old, why are you giving the kids so much money?" Dad also chimed in, trying to stop them.

"We're happy! We have rural pensions and land contract fees. We can spend what we can't, and give the children lucky money. We're happy."

"These are for you two brothers. You must accept them." The second grandmother also put down two red envelopes.

"Yes, this is for Xiao Sizi, not for you. His older brother also gave one to Sizi. Now, Xiao Sizi," Auntie handed it directly to Xiao Sizi.

"Hmm?" Xiao Sizi turned her head, looked at Lu Chen, and then at her parents.

Mom smiled and nodded: "Sizi, your aunt gave this to you, please accept it."

"Thank you, Auntie~" Little Sizi squinted her little eyes as she took the red paper package.

"Hurry up and sit down! Second Aunt, Third Aunt, Eldest Sister-in-law!" Mom quickly made way for her.

Lu Chen quickly poured some tea and handed it to his grandmother and aunt.

"Li Qiu, Lu Cheng, I want to tell you that you should buy the ingredients yourself when you hold a banquet. It's better to buy the ingredients yourself."

"Draw out the menu tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow morning, have your two brothers go to the market to buy the groceries. You don't need to worry about it," said Third Grandma, taking a sip of tea.

"And your second uncle and I are here too. We're just an old couple at home, nothing's wrong with us. If you need anything, just call us." The second aunt straightened her back.

"My older brother can only come around mealtime. I'll come earlier the day after tomorrow, Chenchen's mom, is there anything I need to do tomorrow?"

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Aunt asked.

"Nothing much to do tomorrow, thank you all for your hard work. Auntie, sister-in-law, please have some melon seeds." Mom felt a warmth in her heart.

After staying for a short while, the two grandmothers and the eldest aunt went home.

My mom heated up the food she had packed from my grandma's house, and the few of us ate a simple meal.

By the time we finished eating, the sky was ablaze with the colors of sunset.

Lu Chen, his parents, and their son, Xiao Sizi, came for a walk on the dam.

By now, people from the village have started walking on the dam.

Colorful lights illuminated the farmhouses along the roadside at the village entrance. The largest one had colorful streamers hanging at its entrance, music playing in the courtyard, someone singing, and a small group of people gathered around. There was also a fountain several meters high nearby.

"Wow, so much water! And it's so colorful!" Little Sizi stretched out her little hand.

"That's a fountain," Lu Chen explained.

In the courtyard, several tables of guests were eating, and barbecue stalls were grilling, with white smoke rising and the aroma wafting onto the road.

Xiao Sizi couldn't help but sniffle.

"Second Uncle! Lu Chen!" The cousin inside waved.

"Wait! Big brother!" Lu Chen was just thinking of going in for a stroll and getting some barbecue skewers when his cousin offered himself up.

This agritainment business is run by my cousin, and he lives a leisurely life every day.

"Big brother, this little place is nice." Lu Chen led Sizi into the courtyard.

My parents ran into some grandparents, uncles, and aunts, and they went up to the dam together.

"Lu Chen, is this our little sister? She's so lovely! No wonder Uncle and Auntie went to all that trouble to bring her back. She's so adorable!"

"Come, sit down!" My cousin quickly invited them to sit at the table.

"Hey, Xiao San, bring out the barbecue!" My cousin waved his hand and opened the refrigerator behind him. "Lu Chen, what do you guys want to drink?"

"I'll have iced tea, and give Sizi a hawthorn tea," Lu Chen said bluntly.

"Okay!" My cousin brought over a cup and a drink.

The waiter brought over a plate of barbecue and glanced at Xiao Sizi with a smile, "Little girl, you're so pretty. Lu Chen, your uncle and aunt are so lucky."

"Yes, thank you, Third Sister." Lu Chen smiled politely.

The aroma of barbecue filled the courtyard.

Little Sizi sat next to her brother, her big eyes curiously taking in the twinkling colored lights and bustling crowd around her.

My cousin then asked the waiter to bring out freshly grilled squid skewers, corn, and vegetables.

The little ox smelled the aroma, its little nose twitched, and it whispered, "Brother, is this corn?"

Lu Chen smiled, picked up a skewer of grilled corn, blew on it, and handed it to Xiao Sizi: "Yes, it's delicious. Be careful, it's hot, take your time."

Little Sizi took the corn, carefully took a bite, and her eyes immediately lit up: "Sweet! Delicious!"

She ate in small bites, listening to the singing and laughter drifting from the courtyard, her little feet gently dangling under the chair.

Just then, my cousin brought over a plate of golden, crispy fried mushrooms and toasted bread slices, placing them on the small table: "Sizi, try these. They're all mushrooms we grew ourselves, they're super fresh!"

Xiao Sizi reached out and took a small piece of fried mushroom, put it in her mouth and chewed it, revealing a satisfied smile: "Mmm! Crispy!"

It smells so good!

Lu Chen took care of his younger sister while feeding her, and chatted with his cousin.

My cousin spoke of the agritainment business with pride: "Life in the village is better now, and more city people come to visit. The place is always full on weekends. We have mountains and rivers here, and all the food is grown on our own land. We love having guests."

As they were talking, the guests at the next table raised their glasses and cheered, seemingly celebrating something. Their laughter filled the air, creating a particularly warm atmosphere.

After finishing the corn in his hand, Xiao Sizi stared longingly at the kebabs.

Lu Chen gave her a non-spicy meat skewer, which she took and ate with relish.

Occasionally, uncles and aunts from the village would pass by and stop to tease Xiao Sizi, praising her cuteness. Xiao Sizi was not shy and would respond with a smile, making everyone even happier.

As dusk fell, the streetlights on the dam came on, and the distant farmland was shrouded in twilight. The faint light reflected from the stream below the dam could still be seen.

After Xiao Sizi finished eating, Lu Chen planned to take her to the dam to find her parents, which would also help her digest her food.

Under the vast sky, the people of Wanchao watched the scene of rising smoke and joyful laughter, each with their own feelings.

Li Shimin stroked his beard and smiled. Empress Zhangsun nestled beside him and whispered, "Your Majesty, look at Sizi in the afterlife. Not only can he frolic in the fields, but he can also share such joys with his family. It is truly a blessing."

Zhu Yuanzhang clicked his tongue and said to Empress Ma, "Look at the life in later generations, even the nights are so lively, and there is no shortage of food and drink. Our Ming Dynasty must also let the people live such a good life in the future."

"Excellent! Excellent!" Liu Bang raised his wine cup. "If I lived in the future, life would be even more comfortable! Tomorrow, let's have a barbecue!"

"Big brother! We're leaving now. You go ahead and get busy. See you tomorrow!" Lu Chen waved to his cousin inside the house.

"Wait a minute!"

My cousin came out of the house carrying a plate of fruit salad. "Eat some watermelon before you go."

"Big brother, you're so thoughtful!" Lu Chen happily took the watermelon and gave it to himself and Xiao Sizi.

In the distance, the faint sound of laughter from people strolling on the dam could be heard.

Lu Chen and Xiao Sizi said goodbye to their cousin and headed towards the dam.