Chapter 43 Zhong Juying’s family.

The dinner was very sumptuous, including mushroom egg soup, fried shredded pork with mushrooms, stir-fried shredded pork with malan head, braised crucian carp, and shepherd's purse. Mrs. Zhao boiled it with water and soaked it in water to prepare dumplings for the next day. Tian Sisi just said coquettishly that she wanted to eat dumplings stuffed with shepherd's purse and meat. Of course, Mrs. Zhao, who dotes on her granddaughter, agreed without saying a word.

During the meal, Tian Sisi specifically asked about Zhong Juying, "Grandpa, mother-in-law, father, mother, that Zhong Juying looks so pitiful. In such a cold day, she is only wearing single pants with holes in them, and the shoes on her feet are single shoes. The big toes in front are exposed. It makes me feel cold just looking at her."

When Mrs. Zhao heard her granddaughter mentioning this Zhong Juying, she couldn't remember who it was for a moment, but Zhu Aiqing reminded her, "It's the little girl of Zhong Shigen and Zhao Manxiu. Her family is a rich farmer, and her life is very hard. She often eats one meal without finishing the next, and she can't even get a cotton-padded jacket out of the house."

"Zhao Manxiu? Zhao Manxiu from the same village as me? Isn't this Zhao Manxiu very capable? Why is he living so hard?" Mrs. Zhao was somewhat impressed. Speaking of which, Zhao Manxiu was a relative of hers. Zhao Manxiu's mother-in-law was her third cousin, so Zhao Manxiu had to call her cousin.

Zhu Aiqing was the women's team leader in the village, so she knew very well about the family's feuding parents. She sighed and told the family's situation, "Theoretically, this family's life will not be too miserable. Although they are rich farmers, Zhong Shigen and Zhao Manxiu are both hard-working people. They only have three children in the family. The eldest daughter got married last year to a widower from a neighboring village. The second son is the same age as Shouhua, and the youngest is Zhong Juying."

"A few years ago, Zhong Shigen got tuberculosis (tuberculosis) for some unknown reason. Not only could he not earn any work points, he had to take medicine every day. Later, he couldn't afford the medicine anymore. Zhao Manxiu didn't know where he got the folk remedy, so he made two "clear urine eggs" (cooked with the urine of boys) every day. Eggs, which can cure lung diseases and waist diseases) were given to Zhong Shigen. All the eggs from the chickens at home were eaten by Zhong Shigen. However, I heard that the effect was not bad. Zhong Shigen did not suffer from the disease, but he could not do heavy work. The family relied on Zhao Manxiu and his son to support him, and his life was extremely difficult."

Zhu Aiqing wiped her tears while talking about Zhao Yue. She didn't know that her cousin's niece would have such a hard life. She and Zhao Manxiu's mother-in-law had a very good relationship when they were girls. She didn't expect that she didn't even know that her cousin's daughter was having such a hard life. I'm really sorry for my cousin!

Tian Sisi was overjoyed because she could use her relatives as an excuse, so she immediately said, "My queen, please stop crying. How about I stay and give some of my old clothes and shoes that I don't wear to Zhong Juying?"

"No, her family is a rich farmer. If you get too close to her family, people will make a topic of it." Zhu Aiqing objected immediately.

"Then I'll give it away secretly and don't let others know. Mother, why is Zhong Juying's family living in such hardship, but her family is still a rich farmer?"

Zhu Aiqing: "......"

The old man smiled and expressed his position: "Okay, if you want to take care of Zhong Juying, grandma, just take care of her, just so that no one can find her."

Zhu Aiqing called out to the old man in disapproval. Mrs. Zhao wiped her tears and said angrily: "It's not a big deal. We are innocent people. What are we afraid of? We adults can't come forward, so we asked A'nan to send it off secretly. Even if someone discovers it, it can be said that the child is ignorant."

Tian Sisi agreed with a smile, and Zhu Aiqing sighed. Her parents-in-law did not object, so it was useless for her to sing the opposite. She had to repeatedly tell Tian Sisi to be careful and careful, and never let others take advantage of the conversation.

Mrs. Zhao is an impatient person. She went to put away her old clothes and shoes as soon as she finished her meal. She didn't know that her niece was not doing well in the past, but now she knows that she can't just sit idly by. She is not afraid of others saying that she associates with rich farmers. Because of her special status as an old man, Mrs. Zhao is very confident.

Tian Sisi also went back to her room and found an old cotton jacket and trousers worn by the original owner, as well as a pair of old cotton shoes. Looking at Zhong Juying's clothes, there were holes everywhere. Where could she keep warm? Mrs. Zhao also found some old clothes upstairs, wrapped them in a furoshiki, and asked Tian Sisi to send them to Zhong Juying's house.

Tian Sisi took the order and left. Before leaving, Mrs. Zhao shouted, "Don't forget to bring back the furoshiki!"

"Got it!"

Tian Sisi went to find Tian Xinhua with a bag of clothes. She didn't even know where Zhong Juying's home was? Besides, she still wanted to discuss winemaking with Tian Xinhua. Tian Xinhua had just finished eating, and Tian Sisi didn't go in either. She waved outside, and Tian Xinhua slipped out. Seeing her carrying a big bag, he looked at her with a smile.

Tian Sisi didn't hide it, she just said she wanted to send some clothes to Zhong Juying's family. Of course Tian Xinhua knew who Zhong Juying was. Zhong Juying's elder brother Zhong Shouliang and fourth brother Tian Shouhua were the same age. However, Zhong Shouliang had dropped out of school a long time ago and was now the main labor force in the family. He was a young man who could endure hardships, but he was unlucky, otherwise he could have done a great job.

Tian Xinhua didn't understand how A'nan got involved with Zhong Juying. Didn't she and Zhong Yuying always have a good relationship?

"Why did Grandma think of helping Zhong Juying?"

"I just feel very pitiful about her. I think she is the worst dressed in our village. Her whole body is covered with frostbite, she is trembling and shrunken, and she feels uncomfortable just looking at her."

"Then you said Zhong Yuying was pitiful before! Why don't you help Zhong Yuying now?"

"No more help, Zhong Yuying and I have broken off our friendship." Tian Sisi replied simply.

Now Tian Xinhua was really surprised. At first he thought it was Tian Sisi who said something angry, but seeing the serious expression on her face, it didn't look like it was fake. No wonder she hadn't seen A'nan and Zhong Yuying together in the past few days. That's fine. Zhong Yuying was too thoughtful, and A'nan would only be plotted by being with her.

Tian Xinhua touched Tian Sisi's head happily. The little girl has become a lot more sensible these days. She is not as angry as before. Tian Sisi turned her head and glared at him, "Why are you touching my head? I'm not Dahuang."

The gaping teeth and cracked mouth looked a bit like rhubarb. Tian Xinhua couldn't help but touched Tian Sisi's head again. It was smooth and soft and felt good to the touch. The two of them came to Zhong Juying's house in a noisy manner.

Zhong Juying's home is located at the outermost part of Zhongjiawan. The dozen or so houses in a circle originally belonged to her family. However, after being classified as rich peasants, most of the houses in Zhongjuying's home were given to poor farmers in Zhongjiawan. They only lived in three houses in their own home, and the three outside were just convenient for Tian Sisi and Tian Xinhua.

Tian Xinhua seemed to be very familiar with this place. He found Zhong Juying's house and knocked gently on the door. After a while, there was movement. Zhong Juying opened the door with confusion on her face. It was rare for anyone to visit their house. When she saw the smiling Tian Sisi, she was so surprised that she almost screamed.

Tian Sisi wanted to say something to her, but Tian Xinhua quickly threw the bag to Zhong Juying and whispered: "Don't tell others that we gave it to you."

After saying that, he pulled Tian Sisi back. After walking for a while, Tian Sisi patted her head and said, "Your Majesty told me to take the furoshiki back. It's all your fault. Otherwise, how could I have forgotten it?"

Tian Xinhua sighed. Sometimes he really couldn't understand that Mrs. Zhao and Li Yuedi had clearly given away the big ones, so why did they still care about the small part of the furoshiki? He took Tian Sisi's hand and walked back, only to see Zhong Juying still standing at the door, looking at the big bag in a daze.

Seeing them coming back, Zhong Juying reflexively handed the bag back to them. Tian Sisi said funnyly: "Take out the clothes inside and return the furoshiki to me."

Zhong Juying immediately blushed and hurriedly ran inside. Soon she ran out again, holding the furoshiki in her hand. Zhong Juying returned the furoshiki to Tian Sisi and said gratefully: "Thank you!"

"You're welcome, just don't tell others that we gave it to you." Tian Sisi understood why Zhong Juying was so excited. Before she came, she took the opportunity to put a dozen eggs and a bag of sugar into the bag. It is good for malnourished people to eat more sugar. In addition, she also put a few rice cakes, which were taken from the space. These things plus the clothes were considered a big gift, which is why Zhong Juying was so grateful.

ps: Thank you Fat Girl 0915, I love myself xx two children's shoes, thank you!