Chapter 33

That night, the Zhang family was very lively. It had not been so lively since the New Year.

The stone in everyone's heart was temporarily thrown away. During dinner, Zhang Cai even poured himself a few cups to celebrate his son's recovery.

After dinner, everyone was busy with some farm work under the oil lamp. They were also happily talking about how to cultivate the crops in the fields after spring, how to fertilize the newly opened fields on the slope, and how to divide the work among Zhang Xiaolong, Zhang Xiaohu, and Zhang Xiaolong's three brothers. It was as if the next day was the spring plowing, and their eyes were full of hope.

Under the flickering light, no one noticed the lonely expression on Liu Qian's face.

Also, Zhang Xiaohua's thoughtful eyes.

The next morning, Liu Qian reluctantly got up at dawn. Last night, she was so worried about her gains and losses that she couldn't sleep. When she got up, she found that her eyes were a little red and her complexion was not good. Guo Sufei was concerned and asked if she was sick.

After breakfast, everyone was busy with their own things. It was now February and the weather was warm. Zhang Cai and the others were also checking the farm tools to see if there were any broken ones that needed to be repaired. The seeds in the cellar also needed to be taken out to dry. Seeing that the ice in the river had melted, the fields should also be thawed and ready for cultivation. Spring was coming.

Just as Liu Qian was helping Guo Sufei to dry the seeds under the sun, she suddenly heard someone call her, "Qian Qian ~"

What a familiar voice. She quickly raised her head and looked over the Zhang family's low wall. She saw her father, uncle Liu Tufu, and cousin Liu Yueyue who had already walked to the door.

She cried out in surprise, "Father ~" Then, like a swallow, she flew to the door and took her father's hand. How could she not miss her family after not seeing them for almost half a month?

So, when she saw them, her eyes were red and her nose was sour.

Liu Yueyue said, "Sister, I'm here too. Can't you see me?"

Liu Qian also took her hand and said, "I see you. How can I not see you? I only have such a beautiful sister. How can I not see you?"

Liu Yueyue giggled and said, "Sister, look at you. You haven't seen Father for a few days and your eyes are already red. Don't say that I'm crying in the future. You're not any better.

Aiya, your complexion is so bad. Could it be that you suffered at their place? But, that's not right. Your skin seems to be more delicate than before. It's also a lot whiter. You're also a little fatter than before. Why is it that after not seeing you for ten days, your beauty has actually caught up to mine? "

Liu Qian rebuked, "You little girl, you're just using nice words to scare me."

Liu Yueyue panicked and said, "It's true, sister. I'm not talking nonsense. If you don't believe me, look in the mirror."

Liu Qian's heart skipped a beat, but she did not continue the conversation.

How could Mister Liu and Butcher Liu notice this?

He thought it was just two children playing around.

At this time, Zhang Cai also came out with his family to welcome them.

Mr. Liu hurriedly went forward to salute and asked Zhang Cai, "Brother, I haven't seen you for a long time. Are you feeling better?"

Zhang Cai also returned the salute and said, "Thanks to brother, I'm already better now. Look, I even threw away my crutches."

Then, he had Zhang Xiaohu, and Zhang Xiaohua come up to greet him.

The last time Mr. Liu came, he saw everyone. However, at that time, the two brothers were lying on the sickbed. Meeting them this time, looking at the two dignified young people, he couldn't help but praise in his heart, "These two children, although their looks are ordinary, it's rare that they're so introverted. They've never studied before, but they actually have such a temperament. Children can be taught."

He hurriedly helped the three of them up and said with a smile, "It seems that the two of you have recovered from your injuries. This is worthy of celebration. However, Nephew Xiaolong injured his muscles and bones. It's better for him to be more careful. He can only work after resting for a hundred or so days. Don't hurt your body for the farm work in front of you.

Oh, right, how come you've removed the splint in just ten days? "

Zhang Xiaolong moved his arm and said, "I'll pay attention to uncle's words. Look, my arm is fine now. Although I can't do heavy work, I reckon that after a few days, ordinary farm work shouldn't be a problem."

Butcher Liu continued, "Nephew's body isn't just strong. Our village's Wang Er fell on his butt when he went up the mountain to chop firewood and had to lie in bed for half a year. You've recovered in just a few days?

Let me take a look. "

As he said this, he went forward to grab Zhang Xiaolong's arm. Liu Qian was anxious and quickly blocked her uncle's hand. She said, "Uncle, your hand is used to carrying a hundred or so pounds of fat pig. Xiaolong's arm is just right. If you grab Xiaolong's hand like this, don't damage his arm."

Butcher Liu awkwardly retracted his hand and said with a self-deprecating smile, "Then I won't look, I won't look."

Liu Yueyue seemed to have noticed something and used her elbow to poke Liu Qian. She winked at her and smiled mischievously.

Liu Qian's face heated up and her hands and feet became uncomfortable.

Fortunately, at this time, Mr. Liu saw Zhang Xiaohua again. He patted his head and said, "Xiaohua, I haven't seen you for a few days and you've grown quite a bit. I see that by the end of this year, you'll be able to catch up to your two brothers. Also, looking at your eyes, they're overflowing with energy. I feel that you've become a lot more sensible."

These words weren't false. When Mr. Liu first saw Zhang Xiaohua, he had just been beaten up by a bully and was worried about his father and brother's injuries. Naturally, his expression was gloomy and listless. Now that his family's injuries were mostly healed, his mood was naturally good. Moreover, there was also an unknown reason, so he naturally looked different.

Zhang Xiaohua was also obedient. He raised his head and said, "Uncle, this is all thanks to sister Liu. Not only did she take care of big brother and help our mother with the housework, she also taught me a lot of principles and taught me to recognize many words. With her influence, I naturally became more sensible."

These words made Mr. Liu's heart very happy. He laughed loudly and said, "Good child, good child. Brother, I envy you for having such good children."

Zhang Cai said modestly, "We've neglected to discipline them. They also don't know how to read and write. Brother, you must be joking."

Mr. Liu disagreed, "That's not true. This is innate temperament and not something that can be cultivated. Even if your family has a lot of money, it's rare to have such good children."

Butcher Liu said, "You two stop flattering each other. We're all familiar with each other. After walking for an entire morning, my throat is so thirsty that it's about to smoke. Let's go in and drink some water."

When Zhang Cai and Mr. Liu heard this, they both laughed loudly. Zhang Cai quickly led everyone into the central room.

Everyone sat down to talk. Guo Sufei and Liu Qian went to boil water and make tea. Liu Yueyue also followed.

Taking advantage of the fact that the water hadn't boiled and Guo Sufei went into the room to get tea leaves, Liu Yueyue quietly asked Liu Qian, "Sister, are you interested in that Zhang Xiao Long?"

Liu Qian blushed and said, "What do you mean by interested? When did I?"

Liu Yueyue mocked her and said, "Looking at your shy face and peach blossom eyes, I know that you're thinking of love. Why don't you honestly admit it?"

Liu Qian said, "You little brat, why do you have so many flowery words?

Don't tell me you didn't come to see Zhang Xiaohu? "

When Liu Yueyue heard this, she also said seriously, "Sister, your words are wrong. Have you forgotten what we said before?

Although Zhang Xiaohu and Zhang Xiao Long are good people and saved us, but our dream is to marry a learned, elegant, and handsome scholar. The two of them do farm work and will be digging for food in the fields for the rest of their lives. Don't tell me we'll also be farm women for the rest of our lives?

At that time, I was very grateful to Zhang Xiaohu and did have a good impression of him. Now, I don't deny it. But after thinking about it carefully, I don't want to jump into this fire pit.

Sister, you have to understand that this is a matter of a lifetime. If you make the wrong choice, it will be too late to regret. "

At this time, Liu Qian also stopped smiling and said seriously, "Yes, Yueyue, I am also like this. That's why I am especially hesitant. Although I hope that my husband is a scholar, after meeting so many scholars over the years, none of them left a deep impression on me as Zhang Xiao Long, this farmer. He has a temperament and courage that most people don't have. I have only known him for a short period of time and this short period of time is more profound than many people in a few decades. I can't tell you how I feel in my heart, it can't be described with words.

Actually, your choice is not wrong, my choice is not wrong. Everyone has their own freedom and has to choose their own choice. "

Liu Yueyue smiled bitterly and said, "Sister, I hope your choice is not wrong. In the future …"

Liu Qian interrupted her and said, "It's too early to say this. I haven't made a final choice."

Liu Yueyue did not ask anymore and the two of them were silent.

Not long after, Guo Sufei took out the tea leaves and boiled the water. Liu Qian steeped the tea and the three of them returned to the central room together.

The people in the central room were laughing and chatting. They were in the middle of a lively conversation.

Liu Qian poured the tea for everyone and sat down without saying a word, thinking about her own worries.

The members of the Zhang family were used to drinking this tea, so they did not mind. Butcher Liu gulped it down like a cow and did not taste anything. As for Liu Yueyue, she seemed to have something on her mind. She took a sip absent-mindedly and put it down. She did not even notice Zhang Xiaohu's casual glance.

Only Mister Liu inadvertently drank a mouthful and then his expression changed greatly. He did not believe it and drank a second mouthful. He frowned deeply. Then, he smelled the tea fragrance floating from the teacup and drank a third mouthful. Only then did he become surprised and was about to speak.

Zhang Cai saw Mister Liu drink three mouthfuls of tea and hurriedly asked, "Brother, is there a problem with this tea?

Is it not tasty? "

Mister Liu said, "No, it's not that it's not tasty, it's too tasty.

Brother, what kind of tea is this? "

Zhang Cai said awkwardly, "Brother, I don't know. Our family never drank tea before. This is the tea that Liu Qian brought from your family."

Mister Liu turned his head and asked Liu Qian, "Qian Qian, is this tea from home?"

Liu Qian was thinking about her own worries. When she heard her father ask her, she hurriedly said, "What is it? Father, what are you asking me?"