Chu Xiang happily left the cultivation world and arrived at a new place in a flash.
She opened her eyes and saw a woman with a worried face. The woman saw that she was awake and immediately smiled. She asked softly, "Xiang Xiang, are you better? Where do you feel uncomfortable? "
Chu Xiang shook her head. "I'm much better."
"Good, good. Mom just asked your brother to borrow a handcart. If you didn't wake up, I would have sent you to the hospital. Okay, lie down. Mom will make some noodles for you. " The woman quickly walked out, but closed the door very softly, as if to disturb her rest.
Chu Xiang raised her hand and touched her burning forehead. She took out a syringe from the space and gave herself a fever reduction injection. Then she silently looked at the room of the original owner.
The adobe house had narrow windows and doors, low beams, and even the ground was uneven. Chu Xiang estimated that the room was about six square meters. A single wooden bed, a table, and a red lacquered wooden box were almost full. It was really shabby. But from the memory of the original owner, this was a village in 1967, so this was not bad.
Once again, Chu Xiang was very calm. No matter how poor the environment was, there was food, land, animals in her space, and she could go in to sleep. Life must be comfortable.
She heard someone whispering outside. It seemed that someone was making two poached eggs for her. Chu Xiang closed her eyes and silently merged with the memory of the original owner.
This was the Chu Village. Now it was renamed to the Dawn Brigade. The village chief was also changed to the captain. Everyone worked together to earn work points and then shared the food. The father of the original owner died early. Her mother, Liu Fang, raised her and her brother alone. In order to protect her children, she became fierce. In these years, she was famous in the brigade for being fierce. No one dared to provoke her.
But Liu Fang was not an unreasonable person. If others did not provoke her, she would not look for trouble. She would not take advantage of others, so she was very popular in the brigade.
Liu Fang gave all her love to her children. Naturally, she hoped that they would be well. She was kinder to them than other mothers. Especially the original host. Back then, Father Chu spent all the money in the family to treat his illness. Liu Fang lost her husband and had no money. She was in pain and helpless. But when the three year old original owner was playing in the backyard, she dug out a gold ring from a corner of the ground!
Liu Fang secretly sold the gold ring to help her family through the most difficult time. She really liked the original owner. Moreover, the original owner was prettier than others. She was delicate and soft, and especially cared about others. No matter how tired Liu Fang was, as long as she looked at her daughter, she would not be tired at all. She simply treated her daughter like a pearl in her palm.
The original owner's brother, Chu Dongsheng, had been taught by Liu Fang to love his little sister. He had subconsciously become a siscon. The original owner grew up without any worries under the care of the two Raos. She continued to study and only stayed at home after graduating from high school two months ago. However, Liu Fang and Chu Dongsheng were not willing to let her do the hard work in the field. They only let her do some light work at home. They didn't even let her feed the chickens. They wanted to see if she could learn to be a teacher.
Although they loved the original owner, the original owner's sister-in-law, Yao Xue, was not willing. Chu Xiang thought carefully. The original owner did not seem to have offended Yao Xue. Yao Xue was from the brigade next door. At most, they were studying in the same school, but not in the same class. They did not even talk to each other. Why did it feel like there was a grudge between them?
This sister-in-law was a new one. She had just married into the family for three months and was 18 years old like the original owner. Chu Dongsheng was 22 years old. Although he was not as favored as the original owner, he was still Liu Fang's son. He was not the kind of son who was forced to work. Therefore, Chu Dongsheng was very active. From time to time, he would secretly go to the county to exchange for some food to improve the food at home. His two younger brothers were willing to follow him. In the eyes of outsiders, he was not diligent and liked to slack off. Therefore, the marriage was delayed until he was 22 years old.
For the marriage, Liu Fang offered a much higher betrothal gift than the villagers, but Yao Xue still did not like Chu Dongsheng. At that time, the original owner was about to graduate from high school and was busy studying. She was worried that her future sister-in-law would not be willing to marry her and that it would not be good for her brother. Who knew that Yao Xue suddenly changed. She seemed to like her brother very much and the marriage was smoothly completed.
The original owner was quite happy to have one more person in the family. However, she was keenly aware that her sister-in-law did not like her at all. She seemed to be very friendly and close to her, but she did not feel any kindness at all. Instead, she felt that her sister-in-law's words were strange sometimes, as if there was a hidden meaning in her words.
It had just rained today. Yao Xue took a basin to the river to wash clothes. Then, she frowned and forgot to feed the chickens. After washing clothes, she would not have time to cook. When the original owner heard her, of course, she expressed her willingness to help. However, her sister-in-law declined for a long time. She said that feeding the chickens was too dirty and cooking was too tiring. She asked her to wash clothes and reminded her to be careful.
Her family usually went to the river to wash their clothes on a large flat rock. The Host had just stepped on the rock when she slipped and fell into the river with the basin. The basin even hit her head! If it was not for someone else washing clothes, she might have drowned. The original owner did not know how to swim.
Although she was saved, she was still in a daze. The doctor in the clinic gave her two pills. She would be fine after taking the pills and sleeping. Who knew that she would die from a high fever and faint. Others thought that she was sick and fell asleep.
It was not that the doctor wanted to harm her. It was just that everyone in the brigade worked in the fields and their bodies were very strong. If she caught a cold, she would be fine after taking some medicine. However, the original owner did not work much and did not know how to swim. She flopped in the river for a long time and fainted. The doctors in the village were too bad. They did not understand at all.
It seemed that the original owner was unlucky. However, Chu Xiang thought that there was something wrong with her sister-in-law. She asked the Heaven and Earth Mirror to check on Yao Xue's situation. She took out a colorless and odorless ointment and applied it on the bump on her forehead.
The Heaven and Earth Mirror quickly sent back a picture. The fair and beautiful Yao Xue was cooking noodles alone in the kitchen. She heard that Liu Fang wanted to cook for her personally. Yao Xue felt guilty that she should not have asked the original owner for help. So, she took the job of cooking. Liu Fang did not stand on ceremony and scolded Yao Xue. Then, she went out to find Chu Dongsheng.
Right now, there was only her and Yao Xue in the entire Chu Clan. She saw Yao Xue humming a tune as she cooked, and she even muttered under her breath, "Mother and daughter are both of the highest quality. Sooner or later, they'll be hated by everyone!"
There was indeed a problem.
Chu Xiang did not think that she and Liu Fang were the best. Even if Liu Fang doted on her daughter, she did not eat other people's rice. Moreover, the original owner spontaneously cleaned the yard, helped to feed the chickens, and even went to the fields to bring water. It was not that she did not want to do the work. It was just that her mother and brother always wanted to finish the work. What did it have to do with others?
She thought that the original owner went to wash the clothes because of Yao Xue. She could not help but think that Yao Xue did it on purpose.
She narrowed her eyes and carefully recalled the scene. There were several big stones by the river. The villagers went there to wash clothes. Naturally, there was a place they were used to every time they went there. The stone that the original owner went to was used by their family. Logically speaking, no one slipped into the water. That stone was not slippery. Even if it was just raining, it should not be so slippery.
However, she did not have much strength now, so she could not go there to check. After a while, Liu Fang and Chu Dongsheng came back. Chu Dongsheng entered the door and saw that Chu Xiang was awake. He stepped forward and said, "Xiang Xiang, are you really better? I borrowed the handcart. Let's go to the hospital in the county. "
Chu Xiang thought that the original owner was gone. She frowned and asked, "Brother, why did you borrow the handcart so late?"
Chu Dongsheng said with annoyance, "When we came back from the clinic, I thought you were fine after taking the medicine. So, I went to the river with your sister-in-law to get some clothes. However, you had a high fever. I could not wake you up. I was scared. So, I hurried to the captain's house to borrow the handcart. Don't be angry. I won't be so stupid next time. "
Chu Xiang dared to bet that Yao Xue must have said something to Chu Dongsheng that made him think that the original owner's condition was not serious. Looking at Chu Dongsheng's annoyed face, she knew that he regretted it very much. When he saw that she was awake, he even wanted to send her to the hospital. He must have been frightened just now.
Chu Xiang knew that the two relatives in front of her were sincerely concerned about her. She smiled at them and said, "I really feel better. Mom, brother, we don't need to go to the hospital. I will be fine after a good night's sleep."
Liu Fang touched her forehead and her palm worriedly. Seeing that she was in good spirits, she hesitated and said to Chu Dongsheng, "Don't return the handcart yet. You can return it when Xiang Xiang is really well."
Chu Dongsheng nodded.
At this time, Yao Xue came in with a bowl of hot noodles. She said worriedly, "Xiang Xiang, you have slept for so long. Is your stomach empty? Come and eat something. Sister-in-law put two eggs and vegetables in it. Eat more and you will recover quickly. "
She said guiltily, "It's all my fault. I thought that washing our mother's coat was not tiring, so I agreed to help you. Sigh, you are still young. I shouldn't have asked you to do this. "
Chu Xiang slowly sat up with Liu Fang's help and leaned against the wall. She understood what she meant. They were the same age. Wasn't she mocking her for not being able to do anything? She also pointed out that she took the initiative to ask for help. She also mentioned that her sister-in-law originally only wanted to wash one of Liu Fang's clothes. This was filial and diligent.
Ordinary people did not have so many twists and turns in their lives. No matter how much Chu Dongsheng doted on his sister and was filial to his mother, if he was brainwashed by these words every day, he might change in the future.
Chu Xiang lowered her head and did not take the bowl in front of her. She blinked and tears fell from her eyes. "It's not Sister-in-law's fault. I was too stupid. I just stood on the stone and slipped into the river. I haven't learned how to swim yet, so I ended up like this. I caused trouble for Sister-in-law. Sister-in-law has to feed the chickens, cook, and wash the clothes. She is so busy. I can't do this well. "
Liu Fang and Chu Dongsheng immediately felt sorry for her. Chu Dongsheng comforted her. "Xiang Xiang, don't cry. You haven't done these before. Isn't it normal that you can't do it well? In the future, you should sweep the floor and pick the vegetables at home. Don't go to the river. "
Liu Fang hugged her and patted her back gently. She said gently, "Xiang Xiang is scared, right? It's okay, it's okay. "
Then, she looked at Yao Xue and said angrily, "Why do you have to wash the clothes today? Don't you usually wash the clothes together in a basin? It just rained today and there is no sun. How can you wash the clothes? You know that Xiang Xiang can't swim, but you still asked her to go to the river. The road is so slippery after the rain. What are you thinking?
You stayed at home for a day and didn't even feed the chickens. How long will it take you to feed the chickens? Will it delay your washing and cooking? Aren't you very good at work? What happened today? "
Yao Xue was stunned and quickly said, "Mom, it's my fault. I felt unwell today and didn't go to work. I fell asleep at home and delayed my work. I … I also wanted to wash the clothes for you so that you can wear them tomorrow. "
She looked at Chu Dongsheng helplessly. That look … really made one feel pity for her.
However, Chu Dongsheng had only known her for a short time. How could he compare to his biological sister whom he had doted on for 18 years? He immediately frowned and said, "If you don't feel well, you can leave the work for me. Don't let Xiang Xiang do it. I haven't let Xiang Xiang do any work in the past 18 years. It doesn't make sense that she can't handle it with one more person at home. "
Yao Xue's eyes reddened. She lowered her head and said, "I'll remember it. I won't do it again."
She looked very aggrieved. Then, she handed the bowl of noodles in her hand to Chu Xiang. "Xiang Xiang, eat first."
Chu Xiang straightened her back to take the bowl. She looked up at Yao Xue and threw up by the bed. "I … I feel like vomiting when I smell it."
Yao Xue's face froze. Liu Fang and Chu Dongsheng were shocked. They asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What's wrong? "
Chu Dongsheng deliberately sniffed the noodles. "It doesn't smell anything. What's wrong?"
Chu Xiang's face was still a little pale. She looked very pitiful. She tugged at Liu Fang's sleeve and said softly, "Mom, I want to eat the dumpling soup you make. You make the best dumpling soup. In the past, my brother and I could finish every pot you made. Let's eat dumpling soup tonight, okay?"
Liu Fang agreed without hesitation. "Okay, I'll make it now. Then eat the egg. "
Chu Xiang shook her head. "The eggs in the noodles and the soup don't taste the same. Mom, you can make three more purses. One for each of us. Sister-in-law can eat this bowl of noodles. She's not feeling well today. She should eat eggs to nourish her body. "
Chu Dongsheng nodded and said to Yao Xue, "The noodles will soften soon. Hurry up and take them out to eat."
Liu Fang did not mind. She tucked Chu Xiang in and went out to make the soup. There were few people in their family. She was capable, and her son could bring some things home. She was not poor. She did not care about the eggs. Since her daughter gave the noodles to her daughter-in-law, she would give it to her.
Noodles made with pure white flour were not often made. Eggs were also not often eaten. Giving Yao Xue a bowl of noodles with two poached eggs and vegetables was definitely good for her. However, Yao Xue's body stiffened.
Before she came out of the kitchen, she secretly spat a mouthful of saliva into the bowl and even sprinkled a little bit of the stove's ashes. After stirring it, nothing could be seen. It was all for the sake of satisfying Chu Xiang. In the end, this bowl of noodles became hers. How was she supposed to eat it?
Chu Xiang said to Chu Dongsheng, "Brother, Sister-in-law must be blaming herself. She's too embarrassed to eat it. Go out with her. Eat more to nourish her body. You must let her finish it. Later, the three of us will eat the soup. I'll lie down for a while. "
Chu Dongsheng immediately nodded. "Okay, you rest. We'll go out."
After a while, Chu Xiang used the Heaven and Earth Mirror to see Yao Xue eating the noodles with a forced smile. She was the best? Then let her see what the best was.
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