Chapter 71
Lin Hui came to a halt.
In fact, she had realized this before. But she thought it was because she ate well and caused her stomach to be a little bigger. Now she wasn't sure.
Qiao Xiu Zhi came out of the kitchen just when she heard this. She walked over and said, "Your belly is indeed a bit big. You look like someone at six months. Maybe it's a double egg yolk. Go back and get old Second to take you to the town to check."
Double yolk?
Lin Hui was stunned again. Could it be that she was pregnant with twins?
Little Dong Lin ran over and asked in his baby voice, "Grandmother, what is a double egg yolk?"
Little Yi Ming, who was inseparable with him, rushed to the scene in a second. His small eyes sent him a contemptuous gaze and said, "Don't even understand this? It's just that your mom has two egg yolks in her belly!"
"Pfft..."
What a fairy interpretation!
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but laugh.
Da Qiao didn't quite understand it at first, but after a while it dawned on her: "Mom, do you have two younger brothers in your belly?"
Lin Hui rubbed her hair with a smile and replied, "It's possible to be a younger brother and younger sisters. We'll know in five months."
Learning from Wan Chun Ju's lesson, she couldn't firmly believe that she had a son in her belly.
When Wan Chun Ju heard everyone's words at the window, her facial features were twisted with jealousy.
Pah!
Want to have twins? Simply daydreaming!
At that time, when a pair of twin daughters come out, the small house will be lively. With Xiao Qiao, there are four daughters in total!
As she soak in her proud mood, she suddenly let out an "ouch". There was a pain in her chest. She looked down and saw little Dong Yun biting her hard. She wanted to curse but thinking how her mother-in-law was outside, she held it back in the end.
Qiao Zhen Guo came in with a bowl of brown sugar egg water, "Wife, why are screaming again? You've been screaming every day. Do you know what the production team calls you now?"
Wan Chun Ju pried away little Dong Yun's mouth and responded, "What do they call me?"
Qiao Zhen Guo placed the brown sugar egg water on the table: "They say you shriek every day like a slaughtered pig, so they nicknamed you ten thousand pig slaughterer! Hahaha..."
Wan Chin Ju: "..."
Which wicked person said that about her. Once she find out who, see if won't slap them to death!
"You think I want to scream. It's all because of your youngest daughter. Just days after being born, she already know how to bite someone!"
An average baby won't bite while breastfeeding until the start to teeth in four-five months. However little Dong Yun was born less than two days ago!
Qiao Zhen Guo came over, looked at his youngest daughter proudly, and stated, "As expected of Qiao Family's child. She is born with great strength!"
Hearing this, Wan Chun Ju's eyes instantly lit up: "Oh, you're right. No wonder my precious little Yun Yun is born on the same day as her grandmother. Even her strength is similar!"
After two days, Qiao Zhen Jun asked the production team leader for leave. He took his wife to the town for a check up.
Traditional Chinese medicine sector had took a very hard hit these days. None of the doctors in the town hospital can take the pulse. The hospital wasn't fully equipped. They can only do general examinations and make judgments based on experience.
Doctor Hao from the Department of Gynecology said: "Eight-nine out of ten, it's twins. Your current physical condition is very good. Just keep going."
Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui looked at each other. They were delighted. It didn't matter to them whether it was a son or a daughter. As long as the child was healthy, it was enough.
Qiao Zhen Jun recalled Fang Xiao Juan's bleeding during labor and expressed his worries: "Doctor, the risk of having twins seems to be relatively high. What should I pay attention to?"
"All births have risk. Usually try to eat less food that is too cold. At the later stage, don't go to work in the fields. Pregnant women still need to pay attention to exercise so that they will have strength when they give birth."
Although the man in front of him was a country man, Doctor Hao can tell he cared about his wife very much.
Qiao Zhen Jun nodded again and again. Taking in everything that needed to be noted in his mind.
His nervous state would stranger assume it was his first time as a father.
In fact, when Fang Xiao Juan was pregnant, he was overjoyed. But Fang Xiao Juan was too difficult to serve. She called him useless every day. No matter how good-tempered he was, his heart gradually became cold.
After coming out of the doctor's office, Qiao Zhen Jun told her to sit in the chair while he went to the dining hall to buy some food.
Lin Hui watched his running away back. Her heart seemed to be soaked in honey water. So sweet.
In the past, she had married Dong Lin's dad. Putting aside the fact that their personality weren't compatible, she had regretted it soon after she married.
It was estimated that the other party also regretted it. He married because he had no hope of returning to the city and he was getting older. He wanted to find someone in the production team who could help him.
Although Lin Family wasn't well-off, the family had sufficient labor force. She was the only daughter in the family. So it was a very good choice. Who could known at little Dong Lin's eighth month, he suddenly received news that city return was possible. No matter how much she begged, he didn't want to stay. He packed up his baggage and left without hesitation.
What was even more unexpected was that less than half a year after he left, the news of his drowning death came. She became a widow before she was twenty-one years old.
After the people in the production team found out, all kind of things were said. Many people said that she cursed her husband. When hearing those gossips, she pretended that nothing happened on the surface. When in truth, she was very depressed...
"Lin Hui?" Just as Lin Hui was stuck in her memories, a female voice sounded from beside her.
She looked over and saw Qin Xiao Mei holding her son Shen Tian You less than two meters away from her. With a smile on her face, she spoke: "Elder Sister Xiao Mei, why are you here?"
Qin Xiao Mei pointed at Shen Tian You, who was a little sullen, and replied, "This kid caught a cold from kicking the quilt off at night. I was taking him for a check up with the doctor. How about you? Why are you here alone?"
Saying that, she beckoned Shen Tian You to greet people.
Shen Tian You seemed to be thinner than before and looked listless: "Auntie Hui, did Elder Sister Da Qiao not come with you?"
Lin Hui shook her head: "Your elder sister Qiao is going to school. So she didn't come."
Shen Tian You pouted, "Once I recover, I'll go to see and play with Elder Sister Da Qiao."
Lin Hui readily agreed. She turned to Qin Xiao Mei and said, "I came with Da Qiao's dad. My belly is a little too big, so we came here to have a look."
Only then did Qin Xiao Mei notice Lin Hui's belly: "Oh, if you didn't mention, I wouldn't notice. Your belly looks bigger than when I was pregnant with Tian You at six months. Could it be twins?"
Lin Hui pursed her lips and nodded: "En, the doctor said it should be twins."
Qin Xiao Mei looked envious: "I really envy you. You already have two lovely children. Now you're pregnant with twins. I don't want twins, I just want a daughter who is as delicate and sweet as Da Qiao!"
Shen Tian You said: "Mom, isn't Elder Sister Da Qiao already your daughter?"
Qin Xiao Mei's eyes lit up and suggested, "Lin Hui, you have so many children in your family. Why don't you leave Da Qiao in my home to raise in the future?"
At once, Lin Hui didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "This can't do. No matter how many children there are, they can't compare to Da Qiao!"
Putting aside her, her parents-in-law will definitely not let Da Qiao go to Shen's house with their love for her.
Qin Xiao Mei immediately wilted: "I know it's impossible. By the way, does your man want to come to work in the town?"
Lin Hui was stunned.
Qin Xiao Mei continued: "I have a relative who is the director of a food factory. Recently, a gatekeeper is leaving. If you want, I can help you with it."
"I'll thank Elder Sister Xiao Mei now. But I have to go back and discuss it with my mother-in-law and my man."
Lin Hui was excited for a while. Who didn't want to be an employee these days?
As an employee, the wages were high and it was respectful. What's more, it wasn't tiring. Everyone wanted to be an employee. But how was it so easy to be employed?
Since Qin Xiao Mei was able to say this to them, she sincerely treated them as relatives!
Qin Xiao Mei nodded: "Okay. Once you thought it through, come back and tell me. This matter has to settled quick, or it will be taken away by others!"
Lin Hui naturally agreed.
Qin Xiao Mei was in a hurry to go back. So she left without waiting for Qiao Zhen Jun to come back.
When Qiao Zhen Jun came back, Lin Hui told him about it. Qiao Zhen Jun was also thrilled.
Back at Qiao's house, Qiao Zhen Jun immediately told his parents about this.
Qiao Xiu Zhi asked him after listening, "Do you want to go?"
Qiao Zhen Jun nodded: "I want to!"
At the production team, they worked hard every day and the money earned throughout the year wasn't as much as the employee's earning in two or three months. He wanted his family to live a better life. That's why, he wanted to go!
Qiao Xiu Zhi stated: "Since you want to go, then go to Shen's house tomorrow with gifts and tell them. But before the matter is settled, don't say it."
Qiao Zhen Jun nodded again. He took another leave the next day to go to town.
...
On this day, when Da Qiao passed by the pigsty after school, she received a signal from Elder Brother Huo Chi.
She turned around and spoke to her cousins, "Elder Cousin Brother, Elder Cousin Sister, I have something to do, so I won't go with you."
"Pfft..."
Before going to school, Da Qiao always liked to called herself little Cutie. But since she attended school, she stopped. Qiao Dong Ying suddenly felt a lost of amusement.
Seeing her acting as a little adult now, she suddenly found the amusement again. She couldn't help reaching out and pinch her little face.
Qiao Dong He slapped her younger sister's paw away. Glancing at Huo Chi, she spoke, "Younger Sister Da Qiao, although that family aren't bad people, you have to be careful. Don't let anyone bump into you guys, understand? "
When Qiao Dong Ying heard this, she agreed: "Especially Xiao Qiao. Protect yourself from that not-so- cutie!"
Since the death of old Fifth Wang, Xiao Qiao had appeared in front of Da Qiao from time to time to show sisterly affection. Simply made people lose their appetite!
The seven-year-old child had so many scheme. Don't know what she wanted to do this time!
Da Qiao nodded like a chick pecking rice: "I understand. Elder Cousin Sisters , you don't have to worry about me. I'm already a big girl!"
"Pfft... Hahaha... little Cutie Da Qiao. You are so funny!" Qiao Dong Ying shook from laughing.
Qiao Dong He couldn't help but pursed her lips in amusement.
Seven-year-old little dumpling said that she was a big girl, so she and Dong Ying were old girls then?
An Ping imitated his dad and sighed, "Once a daughter grow up, you can't keep her home. If you do keep her, it will cause anxiousn... Ouch, Second Elder Sister, what did you beat me?"
Qiao Dong Ying rolled hers eyes at him and responded, "Don't talk nonsense. Always told you to study more and you don't! Also, why have you been imitating Dad recently?"
An Ping scratched his head and showed a goofy grin, "Second Elder Sister, don't you find the way Dad talk to Mom every time funny? Especially every time Mom is so angry that she jumps up and down like a monkey!"
When Da Qiao heard her elder cousin brother's words, she silently lit a candle for Eldest Aunt.
Once her cousins were far away, she walked toward Elder Brother Huo Chi: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, what did you look for me for?"
Huo Chi glanced at her flushed face. He felt that her face seemed to be rounder: "Let's go to West Wood!"
Since the last time they roasted sweet potatoes in West Wood, they had been there a few times. Every time they went, they can find something delicious inside.
Thinking of this, Da Qiao couldn't help swallowing. She smacked his lips and asked, "Are we going to find bird eggs this time?"
Huo Chi gave mysterious vibe: "You will know when you go!"
His family had received so many favors from Qiao Family, especially from Da Qiao. He always wanted to do something to repay her.
It was a pity that they were wicked people. Not only did they have no money, but they also can't leave the production team. He can only go to West Wood to find some delicious food for her.
Da Qiao admired and trusted Elder Brother Huo Chi's ability to find food. Seeing him say this, she didn't ask any more questions and went into the woods with him.
After they left, Xiao Qiao came out from behind the bushes. She frowned before immediately followed.
In order not to be discovered by them, she didn't dare to get too close. She trialed from a distance.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the two of them entered the forest, it was like a mouse entering a cave. They dug further and further and soon she lost them.
Damn it!
Xiao Qiao gritted her teeth and stomped her feet angrily!
But soon she didn't have time to be angry, because... she was lost!
Da Qiao didn't know that her younger sister followed her into the woods. She quick followed her elder brother Huo Chi into the depths of the woods. Then they stopped in front of a few mulberry trees.
Mulberries ripen from April to June every year. There were also mulberry trees in East Wood. Not only was the quantity little, they were also very sour. Even so, the mulberries would be picked by the villagers as soon as they mature.
The mulberry fruit in front of them was big. The flesh looked very plentiful. The color was purple-red. Appeared very sweet at first glance.
Looking at the mulberries in front of him, Da Qiao couldn't help drooling: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, you are so amazing. You can find delicious food every time. I adore you so much!"
Hearing her words, Huo Chi's mouth corner raised, but said, "This isn't anything. Since I can find it, others can also find it."
Da Qiao fluffily shook her head and replied, "No. They aren't as awesome as you. Up to this age, I haven't seen anyone else find these things!"
Huo Chi listened to her rainbow-licking and the curvature of the corners of mouth became more obvious: "Let's start picking!"
Da Qiao nodded quickly. Finally, she understood why Elder Brother Huo Chi came with two empty back-basket. It turned out to be used to hold mulberries!
These mulberries tree were all over two meters high. Huo Chi let Da Qiao to pick them at the bottom, while he rolled up his trousers and climbed up the tree to pick them.
Da Qiao watched Elder Brother Huo Chi climb higher and said softly, "Elder Brother Huo Chi, be careful. Don't fall!"
"Don't worry!" Huo Chi responded with a smile, "If you are thirsty, you can eat while picking!"
Da Qiao saw that Elder Brother Huo Chi's nimble movement. Obviously, this was not his first time climbing a tree. So she felt a little relieved.
She picked up the picked mulberries and put them in her mouth.
Sweet and tart. The sweet juice was a lot. So delicious!
She had to pick more of such delicious food. Once she got back, she will share it with everyone.
Huo Chi saw that her mouth was dyed purple after eating. He couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth again.
The two filled the two small back baskets before returning. There were still some unripe mulberries on the tree. In a few days, they'll come back to pick them again.
Once they got out of the wood, Huo Chi let Da Qiao carry majority of the mulberries back. They couldn't eat so many mulberries at once. And it would be bad if they were discovered.
Da Qiao tilted her head and pondered for a while: "I heard from my grandfather that mulberries can be soaked in wine and it is very good for the body. I will go back and ask my grandfather. After the production is successful, I will give it to you!"
Huo Chi groundlessly nodded. These things were originally for her and Qiao Family. It didn't matter whether they were given to him or not.
It was getting late. The two parted ways after saying a few words.
...
Da Qiao carried one on her back and had another in her hand as she returned to Qiao's small house first.
Lin Hui was surprised when she saw that she had brought so many mulberries: "Why are there so many mulberries? Where did you find them?"
Da Qiao didn't dare to tell the truth. She could only vaguely explained: "I found it in the East Wood."
Qiao Zhen Jun came over and said, "Why didn't I see it?"
Lin Hui had been craving sweet and tart things since she was pregnant. After he got off work, he often went to East Wood to look for fruits. East Wood wasn't owned by Qiao Family. Since he can go, others can too. Due to this, he often couldn't find anything.
Now that Da Qiao, a child could find so many mulberries, he suddenly felt that he was useless.
Lin Hui pursed her lips and smiled, "Do you think anyone can be as lucky as Da Qiao?"
She was lucky, no?
There were so many people in the entire production team looking for fruits. No one found it. While Da Qiao happened to find it!
She heard that Da Qiao had picked up two wild chickens and a hundred-year-old Ganoderma lucidum before. With such luck, Fang Xiao Juan actually called her a calamity. Simply blind!
Just as her mother-in-law said, Fang Xiao Juan will regret it one day.
In fact, what she didn't know was that Fang Xiao Juan had long regretted it and planned to return to Qiao Family.
Da Qiao divided a third of the mulberries. Then she took the rest to the Qiao's old house.
Family members in Qiao's old house were equally stunned when they saw so many mulberries.
An Ping grinned until his teeth was seen and his eyes weren't: "Younger Sister Da Qiao, Elder Cousin Brother will never stop you from playing with that kid from Huo Family!"
When there was food, everything was negotiable!
Da Qiao pursed her lips and smiled. She asked her grandfather about mulberry wine.
Xue Chuan nodded: "Mulberry can be made into wine. I will go to town to buy some wine in two days."
Qiao Zhen Min said, "Dad, you don't need to go. I'll bring back two bottles later."
Xue Chuan directed to Da Qiao, "When your fifth uncle brings the wine back, Grandfather will help you!"
Da Qiao smiled sweetly: "Grandfather is the best!"
Qiao Zhen Min teased her, "Your grandfather is the best, while Fifth Uncle isn't?"
Da Qiao merrily responded, "Fifth Uncle is good, but not as good as Grandfather and Grandmother!"
Qiao Zhen Min: "..."
It was all joy and fun here. However, Xiao Qiao, who was in the woods, was steaming mad to the point her facial features were twisted!
She had been wandering in the woods for more than an hour. Her feet were sore. She had been circling around in circles!
If it goes on like this, she will definitely not be able to get out before it gets dark!
The thought of spending the night in the woods made her panic.
To make matters worse, her mom may not notice her absence!
Come to think of it, her mom seem to have changed since she came back from the hospital. She looked at her with strange eyes from time to time!
Suddenly, a thought flashed in her mind. It couldn't be that... someone transmigrated into her mom?
But thinking of the stupid things her mom did, she immediately shook her head again. Forget it, now was not the time to think about these things. She had to find a way out!
Sadly, she still couldn't find her way out even when it got completely dark.
During the day, the forest was quiet and serene. That was already scary. Now the surroundings were completely dark. The branches of the trees were like monsters with their teeth and claws bared in the night. As if they we're opening their mouths at her!
Xiao Qiao shrank under a big tree. Her eyes widened as she looked around vigilantly. She was frightened to death.
Suddenly, a "hissing" sound came from above her head. An ominous premonition surged in her heart. She turned her head with a stiff neck...
A small arm-thick green snake coiled on a branch entered her sight. It spat out its red snake tongue at her!
"Ahhhhh..."
Xiao Qiao was so scared that her heart stopped!
She was afraid of snakes the most!
Without any thinking, she turned and ran!
There was no moon tonight. Within the woods, one could barely see one's fingers. She didn't know that there was a slope in front of her. She rushed over and fell down. Then she rolled down like a ball.
"BANG!"
Her head slammed against a large rock. Her vision turned black as her eyes rolled. She had fainted!
...
Fang Xiao Juan wasn't feeling well today. Her stomach was aching all the time. She laid on the bed for a day, but the pain still didn't go away.
She originally wanted to wait for Xiao Qiao to come back to cook for her. But once it got dark and she was still nowhere in sight!
"Damn girl. Don't come back if you can!" Pale face, she berated as she stood up by supporting herself with the head of the bed.
She thought Xiao Qiao went to Qiao's house to find Qiao Zhen Jun.
In the previous life, Xiao Qiao was a fool who couldn't take care of herself. She kept drooling every day. Nor could she speak clearly. What was even more disgusting was that she still pooed on herself from time to time!
The person she hated most in her last life was this daughter, Xiao Qiao. She wanted to dump her many times, but Qiao Zhen Jun refused. Qiao Xiu Zhi also warned her many times. So, she gave up.
That fool, Xiao Qiao lived to drag the whole family down in the last life. In the last life, Da Qiao insisted on taking Xiao Qiao with her when she marry. This caused Da Qiao to not marry until the age of twenty-five or six!
After being reborn, she found that not only Da Qiao had become beautiful, but Xiao Qiao was no longer retarded. Not only was she not a fool, she actually became a well-known little prodigy!
This didn't make her happy. Instead, it made her vigilant. She suspected that this person, was like herself: encountered some strange event.
So these days she didn't dare to let Xiao Qiao see that she was different as she quietly observed her.
Although Xiao Qiao hadn't shown much traces for the time being, she can be sure that there was definitely not a seven-year-old child in that body!
It was just that she wasn't in good shape now. She didn't plan to reveal her now. Not to mention that she was also finding ways to go back to Qiao's house like her. So she allowed her to run to Qiao Zhen Jun from time to time.
So when Xiao Qiao didn't come back at this time, she automatically assumed that she was staying at Qiao's house.
She made a quick meal and went to bed again.
The next day, Xiao Qiao still hadn't come back.
Fang Xiao Juan wasn't anxious at all. Instead, she felt that Xiao Qiao was still somewhat useful. She was able to insert her into Qiao Family so quickly.
Originally, she wanted to take a leave of absence. On second thought, this was a good time to brush up good impression. So she got up, ate something and went to work.
When she came to the field, Wang Shui Sheng frowned as soon as he saw her: "Fang Xiao Juan, why are you late again today? I'll deduct your work points!"
Fang Xiao Juan searched for Qiao Zhen Jun's whereabouts in the crowd and said indifferently, "Up to you. Deduct as many as you want!"
Once she return to Qiao's house, what need did she have for these work points?
From a distance, she saw Qiao Zhen Jun standing on the other side of the farmland, holding a hoe in his hand as he smiled gently at Lin Hui.
Her eyes pinned on Lin Hui like a poisonous snake. Her heart was sour.
In the last life, this woman stomped herself under her feet. In this life, it was the same. She can't accept this!
She strode towards them.
Seeing Fang Xiao Juan like this, Wang Shui Sheng's brows frowned so much that it could pinch a fly.
What did this woman want to do?
Judging by how she stared at old Second Qiao and his wife without blinking just now, she should be thinking of returning to Qiao Family?
The more Wang Shui Sheng thought about it, the more plausible it was. He felt that he should get his wife to inform Qiao Family.
Fang Xiao Juan walked over and showed a sweet smile to Qiao Zhen Jun: "Child's dad, I want to say a few words to you."
When Fang Xiao Juan walked towards this side, everyone had noticed it. Hearing this, they quickly perked up their ears while working.
Lin Hui felt uncomfortable when she saw Fang Xiao Juan calling out Qiao Zhen Jun in front of everyone.
Qiao Zhen Jun didn't want to have anything to do with her at all. With a straight face, he stated, "I have nothing to say to you!"
Fang Xiao Juan didn't expect Qiao Zhen Jun to be rude. Furious, she gritted her teeth!
Lin Hui felt relieved when she saw her man didn't give her any good attitude. She handed over the kettle: "Drink some water. In a bit, you'll start fetching water."
Qiao Zhen Jun smiled happily: "The sun is getting bigger and bigger. Go back early. You don't have to bring water later. If I want to drink, I will go back and drink it myself."
Lin Hui sent him a pointed gaze, "I'm not just delivering water to you alone. I need to deliver water to Dad, Mom, and Elder Brother!"
The villagers and Fang Xiao Juan were both caught off guard and got fed a mouthful of dog food: "..."
Male villagers, especially single dogs like Gou Sheng, were envious.
Not only did Lin Hui bring in a lot of dowry, but she also became more and more beautiful after marriage. Fang Xiao Juan, who used to be the flower of Dongfeng Community, was simply unsightly when standing in front of her!
If they knew this earlier, they would have gone to Lin Family earlier to ask for marriage. Old Second Qia was so lucky. The two wives before and after were so pretty. Extremely envious!
Fang Xiao Juan was so irked that she almost exploded!
Though she didn't love Qiao Zhen Jun, she had lived with Qiao Zhen Jun all her life in her last life. In her eyes, Qiao Zhen Jun was her property. Other women weren't allowed to stain him!
But in order to gain a good impression, she took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Child's dad, I came to you not for anything else, but for Xiao Qiao."
"What happened to Xiao Qiao?" Qiao Zhen Jun asked.
Although his heart was a little chilled by Xiao Qiao's indifference, she was his own daughter. So he couldn't ignore it.
Seeing that he was talking to her, Fang Xiao Juan glanced at Lin Hui proudly. Her voice became even more arrogant: "Although we said that we should have one child each during the divorce, but the blood relationship can't be cut. Xiao Qiao has always loved you, the dad very much.…"
Impatient, Qiao Zhen Jun interrupted her, "What on earth are you trying to say?"
She thought she was giving a speech? And a long speech one. He didn't want to listen even if she wanted to!
Fang Xiao Juan's facial features were twisted. She took another deep breath again: "I want to say that Xiao Qiao stayed at Qiao's house last night. Really troubled you..."
But before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted again by Qiao Zhen Jun: "What did you say? Xiao Qiao wasn't at Qiao's house last night!"
Fang Xiao Juan was stunned: "Didn't stay at Qiao's house? How is that possible? Where can she go if she wasn't at Qiao's house? She didn't go home last night!"
Qiao Zhen Jun's face turned cold: "She didn't come back for the whole night and as her biological mother, you're not worried at all?"
Fang Xiao Juan spoke: "I thought she was with you! Child's dad, what should we do now? I'm so worried about Xiao Qiao. Could something happen to her?"
As she said that, her eyes were red. She leaned toward Qiao Zhen Jun with a teary expression.
Qiao Zhen Jun sidestepped. She fell to the ground with a 'bang'. Her elbow hit the stone in the field. The pain caused her tears to spill!
"Hahaha... fell flat on your face!" On the side, Qiao Zhen Guo laughed out loud when he saw this scene.
The female educated youth, Da Zhi, who was working not far from him heard this. Suddenly, she recalled the embarrassing things she had done last time and her face flushed red.
Last time, she was beaten up halfway up the mountain for no reason. Everyone in the production team thought she was got forced upon. No matter how she explained it, no one believed her!
No matter where she went in this production team, someone looked at her with sympathy as well as feeling she was dirty at the same time. Every time she encountered this, she was steaming!
She didn't hadn't got forced upon!
She was assaulted by a woman!
The production team leader said that he would give her an explanation. But after so long, there was no news at all. She had to find the answer by herself.
After thinking about it, she observed the body shapes of all the women in the production team. She felt that the person most likely to hit her was Qiao Zhen Guo's wife, Wan Chun Ju!
She looked at Qiao Zhen Guo who was smiling stupidly. She decided not to swallow her voice anymore as she wanted to teach the couple a lesson!
Head first, Fang Xiao Juan hit to the ground. Hurt, angry and humiliated brew in her!
To go back to Qiao's house, she used what little endurance she had: "Child's dad, why didn't you support me just now? It caused me to fall. It hurts me to death!"
Qiao Zhen Jun didn't bother to pay attention to whether she was injured or not. He continued to ask: "Did Xiao Qiao really not go home last night? You'd better not use this kind of thing as a joke!"
Fang Xiao Juan gritted her teeth: "How could I joke about this kind of thing. What kind of person do you think I am?"
Qiao Zhen Jun wasn't sure if the woman was lying, but he didn't dare to gamble. He raised his head and asked everyone, "Is there anyone who saw Xiao Qiao yesterday? I must trouble everyone to help and recall!"
Although the villagers were eager to watch gossip, they couldn't help but start talking when they heard Xiao Qiao was missing.
"I haven't seen her!"
"Me neither!"
"I've seen her, but it was in the morning. Did she not come back from school yesterday?"
If the child disappear at school, then they have to go to the community to find to them!
"No, she came back yesterday. She came back from school with my daughter. I don't know if she went home after that!" Xing Hua interjected.
After that, no one said that they had seen Xiao Qiao again. Qiao Zhen Jun was afraid that something would happen, so he turned around and said to Lin Hui: "You go back first. I'll go search around!"
Although Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't like this granddaughter, Xiao Qiao, she didn't want her to die. When she heard that old Second was going to find her alone, she directed at Eldest Son, "Eldest, you take time off to help search too!"
Qiao Zhen Guo agreed. Together with his second younger brother, he asked Wang Shui Sheng to ask for leave. Then they searched around in the village.
...
They went on from the morning to noon, and then from noon to the evening. Everyone got off work, but Xiao Qiao's whereabout wasn't found.
They had searched every corner of the village. Even East Wood had been searched three or four times!
Qiao Zhen Jun's face displayed exhaustion: "Where can the child go?"
A whole living person disappeared in the village. This was a major matter. Wang Shui Sheng didn't dare to delay and immediately organized the villagers to help search.
But still no trace!
Wang Shui Sheng asked Xing Hua repeatedly: "Are you sure your daughter came back from school with Xiao Qiao yesterday?"
Xing Hua impatiently responded: "How many times have you asked, leader? If you don't believe me, go and ask my daughter in person!"
It was time for getting of school now. The children of the production team who went to school in the community came back one after another.
When Xing Hua's daughter came back, everyone stopped her to ask. It was exactly what Xing Hua said.
When Da Qiao heard that Younger Sister was gone, a thought flashed in her mind. Did Younger Sister follow her and Elder Brother Huo Chi into West Wood yesterday?
The reason why she thought this was because Younger Sister had been following her frequently and flattering her from time to time. But she didn't want to talk to her and always tried to avoid her.
If she secretly followed her yesterday, she might have followed her into West Wood.
Thinking of this, she reached out and pulled her grandmother's hand secretly: "Grandmother, I might know the whereabouts of Younger Sister."
Qiao Xiu Zhi wanted to cover her mouth. How could she say such words in front of everyone?
But it was still a step too late.
Fang Xiao Juan rushed over and agitatedly spoke: "Da Qiao, what did you just say? You said you know where your younger sister is? Where is she? Tell Mom. Mom is really worried to death!"
She grasped Da Qiao's arm hard. Her expression full of sadness and agitation, vividly expressing the image of a helpless mother with a dead daughter.
Seeing her like this, the people around her couldn't help but feel sympathy.
"Although Fang Xiao Juan has a bad temper, she is really good to Xiao Qiao!"
"Ain't that right. When she was at Qiao's house, she held Xiao Qiao like a pearl in her hand. Later, she got divorced, she insisted on taking her away. Now that the child is lost, she must be very anxious!"
"Oh, looking at her makes one feel sad. If my child is lost, I might be even crazier than her!"
When Fang Xiao Juan heard everyone's words, she was very proud. She felt that using mother's love to whitewash herself was the right path.
Just as she was thinking about this, she took a kick in the chest!
She fell back to the ground with a shriek. Looking up, she saw Qiao Xiu Zhi looking at her coldly: "Stay away from Da Qiao. If you dare to hurt her again, don't blame me for being impolite to you!"
She shivered and tried to explain to herself, but Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't give her a glance.
"Is your hand hurt?" Qiao Xiu Zhi crouched down and asked.
Da Qiao shook her head: "Don't worry, Grandmother, it doesn't hurt."
Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't believe her words. She rolled up her sleeves and found two deep red grasp mark on her two fair and tender arms. It was glaring to the eyes.
Everyone gasped when they saw Da Qiao's arm. The sympathy that Xiao Juan created just now disappeared.
"Tsk tsk tsk, look at this mom! No matter how worried you are, you shouldn't use such strength. Both arms are bruised. The poor child still says it doesn't hurt!"
"Come to think of it, she's biased. Have you forgotten how she badly treated Da Qiao in the first place?"
Naturally, everyone hadn't forgotten. A pair of twins, the elder sister was short and sallow, while the younger sister had been raised fair and tender. I seen favoritism, but never seen this degree of favoritism!
A breath was stuck in Fang Xiao Juan's chest, almost suffocating herself to death!
Qiao Xiu Zhi stared at Da Qiao and said, "Don't bear it when it hurts in the future, got it?"
"Got it, Grandmother." Da Qiao softly replied.
Everyone took in misty eyes and her pale with pain face. Still, she didn't cry. She sensibly stated that it didn't hurt. Everyone's gaze toward Fang Xiao Juan was immediately became unfriendly.
"You just said you knew about Xiao Qiao's whereabouts?" Qiao Xiu Zhi asked.
Now that this matter had been known to everyone, she can only ask her in front of everyone. If not, if something happens to Xiao Qiao, it might be blamed on her.
Like Da Qiao, Huo Chi, who was hiding behind the crowd, also guessed that Xiao Qiao probably followed them into West Wood.
He was afraid that everyone would blame Da Qiao. As he was about to squeeze into the crowd to tell everyone and take the responsibility upon himself, he heard Da Qiao's crisp voice coming from inside...
"I haven't seen Younger Sister."
"You haven't seen your younger sister, so how do you know? Is it fun to play tricks on adults?" Xing Hua stood up, "Is this the time to make trouble? Really unsensible!"
"I didn't make trouble!" Da Qiao replied, "I saw everyone had searched everywhere but not the west wood. I wonder if Younger Sister went to West Wood. After all, I only went in the West Wood in winter because Younger Sister told me there were bird eggs in it!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi frowned at once: "You mean that when you went to West Wood, Xiao Qiao told you to go?"
Da Qiao nodded: "Younger Sister said Mom wanted to eat meat and if I could find a bird's egg in West Wood back, Mom would definitely like me. So I went with Younger Sister. Soon after entering, Younger Sister disappeared. Then I fell into a trap and was frozen into a popsicle."
Once these words were voiced out, the crowd instantly burst into an uproar.
They were saying, why would Da Qiao go to the West Wood out of the blue. It turned out to be listening to Xiao Qiao!
But in the winter, all the birds have gone to the south to spend the winter. How could there be any eggs?
Two sisters went in. Why did Xiao Qiao suddenly disappear? After she came out, she didn't tell anyone that Da Qiao had entered West Wood. If she had told the adults earlier, Da Qiao wouldn't have been frozen until only one breath was left. Nor would old Second Qiao become paralyzed!
Some people marveled at Xiao Qiao's bad intentions, while others thought it was impossible. No matter how smart Xiao Qiao was at the time, she was only six years old. How could she have such scheming mind?
Qiao Family and Fang Xiao Juan knew very well that Xiao Qiao had such scheming heart!
Originally, Qiao Zhen Jun was anxious. But now he heard this, his heart filled with disappointment for Xiao Qiao again.
"Let's put this matter aside for the time being. Find her first!" Wang Shui Sheng coughed, "I think what Da Qiao said makes sense. In the entire production team, only West Wood hasn't been searched. Let's go inside and look for her."
If they can't find her, they can only go to the police station and get the police.
When everyone heard that they were going to West Wood, they couldn't help but hesitate.
West Wood was filled with fog. On top of that, it was filled with traps. Now it was getting late, they will definitely not be able to find their way. If one accidentally fall into the trap, it will be a big loss.
At this moment, Huo Chi squeezed in from behind the crowd and spoke to Wang Shui Sheng, "Leader, when I went to gather pigweed, I found a path to enter West Wood. There are no traps at that entry way. I can show you the way! "
Hearing Huo Chi's words, everyone was shocked.
It was just that this wasn't the time to worry about this matter. Wang Shui Sheng came back to his senses and immediately asked him to lead the way.
When Dai Shu Fang saw her son rushing out to the front, she was extremely worried. Afraid that everyone would settle accounts later after the event!
Fortunately, Huo Chi was smart, he pretended to be unfamiliar. He led everyone around. After a large detour, they entered inside.
At first, everyone thought he was very familiar and felt a little uncomfortable. But now seeing him like this, they thought he was a child talking big.
He may have come in by accident before. But he didn't tell the production team because he was afraid of being scolded.
Entering the forest, everyone discovered that there was a cave in the West Wood. Not only waterfalls, but also many fruit trees!
Wang Shui Sheng noticed that everyone's mind was on the fruit tree. He quickly reminded them to search. These things were all here, they can't escape.
When everyone heard this, they continued to search.
An hour later, everyone found Xiao Qiao under the slope. A bloody wound was smashed open at the back of her head. It was unknown for how long she was unconscious.
Qiao Zhen Jun hurriedly sent her to the hospital.
Xiao Qiao woke up the next day, but couldn't remember anything.
At the same time, Shen Family came to Qiao Family in person and brought good news...
Qiao Zhen Jun's decision to go to work in the food factory was set. He'll start to work three days later.
Lin Hui came to a halt.
In fact, she had realized this before. But she thought it was because she ate well and caused her stomach to be a little bigger. Now she wasn't sure.
Qiao Xiu Zhi came out of the kitchen just when she heard this. She walked over and said, "Your belly is indeed a bit big. You look like someone at six months. Maybe it's a double egg yolk. Go back and get old Second to take you to the town to check."
Double yolk?
Lin Hui was stunned again. Could it be that she was pregnant with twins?
Little Dong Lin ran over and asked in his baby voice, "Grandmother, what is a double egg yolk?"
Little Yi Ming, who was inseparable with him, rushed to the scene in a second. His small eyes sent him a contemptuous gaze and said, "Don't even understand this? It's just that your mom has two egg yolks in her belly!"
"Pfft..."
What a fairy interpretation!
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but laugh.
Da Qiao didn't quite understand it at first, but after a while it dawned on her: "Mom, do you have two younger brothers in your belly?"
Lin Hui rubbed her hair with a smile and replied, "It's possible to be a younger brother and younger sisters. We'll know in five months."
Learning from Wan Chun Ju's lesson, she couldn't firmly believe that she had a son in her belly.
When Wan Chun Ju heard everyone's words at the window, her facial features were twisted with jealousy.
Pah!
Want to have twins? Simply daydreaming!
At that time, when a pair of twin daughters come out, the small house will be lively. With Xiao Qiao, there are four daughters in total!
As she soak in her proud mood, she suddenly let out an "ouch". There was a pain in her chest. She looked down and saw little Dong Yun biting her hard. She wanted to curse but thinking how her mother-in-law was outside, she held it back in the end.
Qiao Zhen Guo came in with a bowl of brown sugar egg water, "Wife, why are screaming again? You've been screaming every day. Do you know what the production team calls you now?"
Wan Chun Ju pried away little Dong Yun's mouth and responded, "What do they call me?"
Qiao Zhen Guo placed the brown sugar egg water on the table: "They say you shriek every day like a slaughtered pig, so they nicknamed you ten thousand pig slaughterer! Hahaha..."
Wan Chin Ju: "..."
Which wicked person said that about her. Once she find out who, see if won't slap them to death!
"You think I want to scream. It's all because of your youngest daughter. Just days after being born, she already know how to bite someone!"
An average baby won't bite while breastfeeding until the start to teeth in four-five months. However little Dong Yun was born less than two days ago!
Qiao Zhen Guo came over, looked at his youngest daughter proudly, and stated, "As expected of Qiao Family's child. She is born with great strength!"
Hearing this, Wan Chun Ju's eyes instantly lit up: "Oh, you're right. No wonder my precious little Yun Yun is born on the same day as her grandmother. Even her strength is similar!"
After two days, Qiao Zhen Jun asked the production team leader for leave. He took his wife to the town for a check up.
Traditional Chinese medicine sector had took a very hard hit these days. None of the doctors in the town hospital can take the pulse. The hospital wasn't fully equipped. They can only do general examinations and make judgments based on experience.
Doctor Hao from the Department of Gynecology said: "Eight-nine out of ten, it's twins. Your current physical condition is very good. Just keep going."
Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui looked at each other. They were delighted. It didn't matter to them whether it was a son or a daughter. As long as the child was healthy, it was enough.
Qiao Zhen Jun recalled Fang Xiao Juan's bleeding during labor and expressed his worries: "Doctor, the risk of having twins seems to be relatively high. What should I pay attention to?"
"All births have risk. Usually try to eat less food that is too cold. At the later stage, don't go to work in the fields. Pregnant women still need to pay attention to exercise so that they will have strength when they give birth."
Although the man in front of him was a country man, Doctor Hao can tell he cared about his wife very much.
Qiao Zhen Jun nodded again and again. Taking in everything that needed to be noted in his mind.
His nervous state would stranger assume it was his first time as a father.
In fact, when Fang Xiao Juan was pregnant, he was overjoyed. But Fang Xiao Juan was too difficult to serve. She called him useless every day. No matter how good-tempered he was, his heart gradually became cold.
After coming out of the doctor's office, Qiao Zhen Jun told her to sit in the chair while he went to the dining hall to buy some food.
Lin Hui watched his running away back. Her heart seemed to be soaked in honey water. So sweet.
In the past, she had married Dong Lin's dad. Putting aside the fact that their personality weren't compatible, she had regretted it soon after she married.
It was estimated that the other party also regretted it. He married because he had no hope of returning to the city and he was getting older. He wanted to find someone in the production team who could help him.
Although Lin Family wasn't well-off, the family had sufficient labor force. She was the only daughter in the family. So it was a very good choice. Who could known at little Dong Lin's eighth month, he suddenly received news that city return was possible. No matter how much she begged, he didn't want to stay. He packed up his baggage and left without hesitation.
What was even more unexpected was that less than half a year after he left, the news of his drowning death came. She became a widow before she was twenty-one years old.
After the people in the production team found out, all kind of things were said. Many people said that she cursed her husband. When hearing those gossips, she pretended that nothing happened on the surface. When in truth, she was very depressed...
"Lin Hui?" Just as Lin Hui was stuck in her memories, a female voice sounded from beside her.
She looked over and saw Qin Xiao Mei holding her son Shen Tian You less than two meters away from her. With a smile on her face, she spoke: "Elder Sister Xiao Mei, why are you here?"
Qin Xiao Mei pointed at Shen Tian You, who was a little sullen, and replied, "This kid caught a cold from kicking the quilt off at night. I was taking him for a check up with the doctor. How about you? Why are you here alone?"
Saying that, she beckoned Shen Tian You to greet people.
Shen Tian You seemed to be thinner than before and looked listless: "Auntie Hui, did Elder Sister Da Qiao not come with you?"
Lin Hui shook her head: "Your elder sister Qiao is going to school. So she didn't come."
Shen Tian You pouted, "Once I recover, I'll go to see and play with Elder Sister Da Qiao."
Lin Hui readily agreed. She turned to Qin Xiao Mei and said, "I came with Da Qiao's dad. My belly is a little too big, so we came here to have a look."
Only then did Qin Xiao Mei notice Lin Hui's belly: "Oh, if you didn't mention, I wouldn't notice. Your belly looks bigger than when I was pregnant with Tian You at six months. Could it be twins?"
Lin Hui pursed her lips and nodded: "En, the doctor said it should be twins."
Qin Xiao Mei looked envious: "I really envy you. You already have two lovely children. Now you're pregnant with twins. I don't want twins, I just want a daughter who is as delicate and sweet as Da Qiao!"
Shen Tian You said: "Mom, isn't Elder Sister Da Qiao already your daughter?"
Qin Xiao Mei's eyes lit up and suggested, "Lin Hui, you have so many children in your family. Why don't you leave Da Qiao in my home to raise in the future?"
At once, Lin Hui didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "This can't do. No matter how many children there are, they can't compare to Da Qiao!"
Putting aside her, her parents-in-law will definitely not let Da Qiao go to Shen's house with their love for her.
Qin Xiao Mei immediately wilted: "I know it's impossible. By the way, does your man want to come to work in the town?"
Lin Hui was stunned.
Qin Xiao Mei continued: "I have a relative who is the director of a food factory. Recently, a gatekeeper is leaving. If you want, I can help you with it."
"I'll thank Elder Sister Xiao Mei now. But I have to go back and discuss it with my mother-in-law and my man."
Lin Hui was excited for a while. Who didn't want to be an employee these days?
As an employee, the wages were high and it was respectful. What's more, it wasn't tiring. Everyone wanted to be an employee. But how was it so easy to be employed?
Since Qin Xiao Mei was able to say this to them, she sincerely treated them as relatives!
Qin Xiao Mei nodded: "Okay. Once you thought it through, come back and tell me. This matter has to settled quick, or it will be taken away by others!"
Lin Hui naturally agreed.
Qin Xiao Mei was in a hurry to go back. So she left without waiting for Qiao Zhen Jun to come back.
When Qiao Zhen Jun came back, Lin Hui told him about it. Qiao Zhen Jun was also thrilled.
Back at Qiao's house, Qiao Zhen Jun immediately told his parents about this.
Qiao Xiu Zhi asked him after listening, "Do you want to go?"
Qiao Zhen Jun nodded: "I want to!"
At the production team, they worked hard every day and the money earned throughout the year wasn't as much as the employee's earning in two or three months. He wanted his family to live a better life. That's why, he wanted to go!
Qiao Xiu Zhi stated: "Since you want to go, then go to Shen's house tomorrow with gifts and tell them. But before the matter is settled, don't say it."
Qiao Zhen Jun nodded again. He took another leave the next day to go to town.
...
On this day, when Da Qiao passed by the pigsty after school, she received a signal from Elder Brother Huo Chi.
She turned around and spoke to her cousins, "Elder Cousin Brother, Elder Cousin Sister, I have something to do, so I won't go with you."
"Pfft..."
Before going to school, Da Qiao always liked to called herself little Cutie. But since she attended school, she stopped. Qiao Dong Ying suddenly felt a lost of amusement.
Seeing her acting as a little adult now, she suddenly found the amusement again. She couldn't help reaching out and pinch her little face.
Qiao Dong He slapped her younger sister's paw away. Glancing at Huo Chi, she spoke, "Younger Sister Da Qiao, although that family aren't bad people, you have to be careful. Don't let anyone bump into you guys, understand? "
When Qiao Dong Ying heard this, she agreed: "Especially Xiao Qiao. Protect yourself from that not-so- cutie!"
Since the death of old Fifth Wang, Xiao Qiao had appeared in front of Da Qiao from time to time to show sisterly affection. Simply made people lose their appetite!
The seven-year-old child had so many scheme. Don't know what she wanted to do this time!
Da Qiao nodded like a chick pecking rice: "I understand. Elder Cousin Sisters , you don't have to worry about me. I'm already a big girl!"
"Pfft... Hahaha... little Cutie Da Qiao. You are so funny!" Qiao Dong Ying shook from laughing.
Qiao Dong He couldn't help but pursed her lips in amusement.
Seven-year-old little dumpling said that she was a big girl, so she and Dong Ying were old girls then?
An Ping imitated his dad and sighed, "Once a daughter grow up, you can't keep her home. If you do keep her, it will cause anxiousn... Ouch, Second Elder Sister, what did you beat me?"
Qiao Dong Ying rolled hers eyes at him and responded, "Don't talk nonsense. Always told you to study more and you don't! Also, why have you been imitating Dad recently?"
An Ping scratched his head and showed a goofy grin, "Second Elder Sister, don't you find the way Dad talk to Mom every time funny? Especially every time Mom is so angry that she jumps up and down like a monkey!"
When Da Qiao heard her elder cousin brother's words, she silently lit a candle for Eldest Aunt.
Once her cousins were far away, she walked toward Elder Brother Huo Chi: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, what did you look for me for?"
Huo Chi glanced at her flushed face. He felt that her face seemed to be rounder: "Let's go to West Wood!"
Since the last time they roasted sweet potatoes in West Wood, they had been there a few times. Every time they went, they can find something delicious inside.
Thinking of this, Da Qiao couldn't help swallowing. She smacked his lips and asked, "Are we going to find bird eggs this time?"
Huo Chi gave mysterious vibe: "You will know when you go!"
His family had received so many favors from Qiao Family, especially from Da Qiao. He always wanted to do something to repay her.
It was a pity that they were wicked people. Not only did they have no money, but they also can't leave the production team. He can only go to West Wood to find some delicious food for her.
Da Qiao admired and trusted Elder Brother Huo Chi's ability to find food. Seeing him say this, she didn't ask any more questions and went into the woods with him.
After they left, Xiao Qiao came out from behind the bushes. She frowned before immediately followed.
In order not to be discovered by them, she didn't dare to get too close. She trialed from a distance.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the two of them entered the forest, it was like a mouse entering a cave. They dug further and further and soon she lost them.
Damn it!
Xiao Qiao gritted her teeth and stomped her feet angrily!
But soon she didn't have time to be angry, because... she was lost!
Da Qiao didn't know that her younger sister followed her into the woods. She quick followed her elder brother Huo Chi into the depths of the woods. Then they stopped in front of a few mulberry trees.
Mulberries ripen from April to June every year. There were also mulberry trees in East Wood. Not only was the quantity little, they were also very sour. Even so, the mulberries would be picked by the villagers as soon as they mature.
The mulberry fruit in front of them was big. The flesh looked very plentiful. The color was purple-red. Appeared very sweet at first glance.
Looking at the mulberries in front of him, Da Qiao couldn't help drooling: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, you are so amazing. You can find delicious food every time. I adore you so much!"
Hearing her words, Huo Chi's mouth corner raised, but said, "This isn't anything. Since I can find it, others can also find it."
Da Qiao fluffily shook her head and replied, "No. They aren't as awesome as you. Up to this age, I haven't seen anyone else find these things!"
Huo Chi listened to her rainbow-licking and the curvature of the corners of mouth became more obvious: "Let's start picking!"
Da Qiao nodded quickly. Finally, she understood why Elder Brother Huo Chi came with two empty back-basket. It turned out to be used to hold mulberries!
These mulberries tree were all over two meters high. Huo Chi let Da Qiao to pick them at the bottom, while he rolled up his trousers and climbed up the tree to pick them.
Da Qiao watched Elder Brother Huo Chi climb higher and said softly, "Elder Brother Huo Chi, be careful. Don't fall!"
"Don't worry!" Huo Chi responded with a smile, "If you are thirsty, you can eat while picking!"
Da Qiao saw that Elder Brother Huo Chi's nimble movement. Obviously, this was not his first time climbing a tree. So she felt a little relieved.
She picked up the picked mulberries and put them in her mouth.
Sweet and tart. The sweet juice was a lot. So delicious!
She had to pick more of such delicious food. Once she got back, she will share it with everyone.
Huo Chi saw that her mouth was dyed purple after eating. He couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth again.
The two filled the two small back baskets before returning. There were still some unripe mulberries on the tree. In a few days, they'll come back to pick them again.
Once they got out of the wood, Huo Chi let Da Qiao carry majority of the mulberries back. They couldn't eat so many mulberries at once. And it would be bad if they were discovered.
Da Qiao tilted her head and pondered for a while: "I heard from my grandfather that mulberries can be soaked in wine and it is very good for the body. I will go back and ask my grandfather. After the production is successful, I will give it to you!"
Huo Chi groundlessly nodded. These things were originally for her and Qiao Family. It didn't matter whether they were given to him or not.
It was getting late. The two parted ways after saying a few words.
...
Da Qiao carried one on her back and had another in her hand as she returned to Qiao's small house first.
Lin Hui was surprised when she saw that she had brought so many mulberries: "Why are there so many mulberries? Where did you find them?"
Da Qiao didn't dare to tell the truth. She could only vaguely explained: "I found it in the East Wood."
Qiao Zhen Jun came over and said, "Why didn't I see it?"
Lin Hui had been craving sweet and tart things since she was pregnant. After he got off work, he often went to East Wood to look for fruits. East Wood wasn't owned by Qiao Family. Since he can go, others can too. Due to this, he often couldn't find anything.
Now that Da Qiao, a child could find so many mulberries, he suddenly felt that he was useless.
Lin Hui pursed her lips and smiled, "Do you think anyone can be as lucky as Da Qiao?"
She was lucky, no?
There were so many people in the entire production team looking for fruits. No one found it. While Da Qiao happened to find it!
She heard that Da Qiao had picked up two wild chickens and a hundred-year-old Ganoderma lucidum before. With such luck, Fang Xiao Juan actually called her a calamity. Simply blind!
Just as her mother-in-law said, Fang Xiao Juan will regret it one day.
In fact, what she didn't know was that Fang Xiao Juan had long regretted it and planned to return to Qiao Family.
Da Qiao divided a third of the mulberries. Then she took the rest to the Qiao's old house.
Family members in Qiao's old house were equally stunned when they saw so many mulberries.
An Ping grinned until his teeth was seen and his eyes weren't: "Younger Sister Da Qiao, Elder Cousin Brother will never stop you from playing with that kid from Huo Family!"
When there was food, everything was negotiable!
Da Qiao pursed her lips and smiled. She asked her grandfather about mulberry wine.
Xue Chuan nodded: "Mulberry can be made into wine. I will go to town to buy some wine in two days."
Qiao Zhen Min said, "Dad, you don't need to go. I'll bring back two bottles later."
Xue Chuan directed to Da Qiao, "When your fifth uncle brings the wine back, Grandfather will help you!"
Da Qiao smiled sweetly: "Grandfather is the best!"
Qiao Zhen Min teased her, "Your grandfather is the best, while Fifth Uncle isn't?"
Da Qiao merrily responded, "Fifth Uncle is good, but not as good as Grandfather and Grandmother!"
Qiao Zhen Min: "..."
It was all joy and fun here. However, Xiao Qiao, who was in the woods, was steaming mad to the point her facial features were twisted!
She had been wandering in the woods for more than an hour. Her feet were sore. She had been circling around in circles!
If it goes on like this, she will definitely not be able to get out before it gets dark!
The thought of spending the night in the woods made her panic.
To make matters worse, her mom may not notice her absence!
Come to think of it, her mom seem to have changed since she came back from the hospital. She looked at her with strange eyes from time to time!
Suddenly, a thought flashed in her mind. It couldn't be that... someone transmigrated into her mom?
But thinking of the stupid things her mom did, she immediately shook her head again. Forget it, now was not the time to think about these things. She had to find a way out!
Sadly, she still couldn't find her way out even when it got completely dark.
During the day, the forest was quiet and serene. That was already scary. Now the surroundings were completely dark. The branches of the trees were like monsters with their teeth and claws bared in the night. As if they we're opening their mouths at her!
Xiao Qiao shrank under a big tree. Her eyes widened as she looked around vigilantly. She was frightened to death.
Suddenly, a "hissing" sound came from above her head. An ominous premonition surged in her heart. She turned her head with a stiff neck...
A small arm-thick green snake coiled on a branch entered her sight. It spat out its red snake tongue at her!
"Ahhhhh..."
Xiao Qiao was so scared that her heart stopped!
She was afraid of snakes the most!
Without any thinking, she turned and ran!
There was no moon tonight. Within the woods, one could barely see one's fingers. She didn't know that there was a slope in front of her. She rushed over and fell down. Then she rolled down like a ball.
"BANG!"
Her head slammed against a large rock. Her vision turned black as her eyes rolled. She had fainted!
...
Fang Xiao Juan wasn't feeling well today. Her stomach was aching all the time. She laid on the bed for a day, but the pain still didn't go away.
She originally wanted to wait for Xiao Qiao to come back to cook for her. But once it got dark and she was still nowhere in sight!
"Damn girl. Don't come back if you can!" Pale face, she berated as she stood up by supporting herself with the head of the bed.
She thought Xiao Qiao went to Qiao's house to find Qiao Zhen Jun.
In the previous life, Xiao Qiao was a fool who couldn't take care of herself. She kept drooling every day. Nor could she speak clearly. What was even more disgusting was that she still pooed on herself from time to time!
The person she hated most in her last life was this daughter, Xiao Qiao. She wanted to dump her many times, but Qiao Zhen Jun refused. Qiao Xiu Zhi also warned her many times. So, she gave up.
That fool, Xiao Qiao lived to drag the whole family down in the last life. In the last life, Da Qiao insisted on taking Xiao Qiao with her when she marry. This caused Da Qiao to not marry until the age of twenty-five or six!
After being reborn, she found that not only Da Qiao had become beautiful, but Xiao Qiao was no longer retarded. Not only was she not a fool, she actually became a well-known little prodigy!
This didn't make her happy. Instead, it made her vigilant. She suspected that this person, was like herself: encountered some strange event.
So these days she didn't dare to let Xiao Qiao see that she was different as she quietly observed her.
Although Xiao Qiao hadn't shown much traces for the time being, she can be sure that there was definitely not a seven-year-old child in that body!
It was just that she wasn't in good shape now. She didn't plan to reveal her now. Not to mention that she was also finding ways to go back to Qiao's house like her. So she allowed her to run to Qiao Zhen Jun from time to time.
So when Xiao Qiao didn't come back at this time, she automatically assumed that she was staying at Qiao's house.
She made a quick meal and went to bed again.
The next day, Xiao Qiao still hadn't come back.
Fang Xiao Juan wasn't anxious at all. Instead, she felt that Xiao Qiao was still somewhat useful. She was able to insert her into Qiao Family so quickly.
Originally, she wanted to take a leave of absence. On second thought, this was a good time to brush up good impression. So she got up, ate something and went to work.
When she came to the field, Wang Shui Sheng frowned as soon as he saw her: "Fang Xiao Juan, why are you late again today? I'll deduct your work points!"
Fang Xiao Juan searched for Qiao Zhen Jun's whereabouts in the crowd and said indifferently, "Up to you. Deduct as many as you want!"
Once she return to Qiao's house, what need did she have for these work points?
From a distance, she saw Qiao Zhen Jun standing on the other side of the farmland, holding a hoe in his hand as he smiled gently at Lin Hui.
Her eyes pinned on Lin Hui like a poisonous snake. Her heart was sour.
In the last life, this woman stomped herself under her feet. In this life, it was the same. She can't accept this!
She strode towards them.
Seeing Fang Xiao Juan like this, Wang Shui Sheng's brows frowned so much that it could pinch a fly.
What did this woman want to do?
Judging by how she stared at old Second Qiao and his wife without blinking just now, she should be thinking of returning to Qiao Family?
The more Wang Shui Sheng thought about it, the more plausible it was. He felt that he should get his wife to inform Qiao Family.
Fang Xiao Juan walked over and showed a sweet smile to Qiao Zhen Jun: "Child's dad, I want to say a few words to you."
When Fang Xiao Juan walked towards this side, everyone had noticed it. Hearing this, they quickly perked up their ears while working.
Lin Hui felt uncomfortable when she saw Fang Xiao Juan calling out Qiao Zhen Jun in front of everyone.
Qiao Zhen Jun didn't want to have anything to do with her at all. With a straight face, he stated, "I have nothing to say to you!"
Fang Xiao Juan didn't expect Qiao Zhen Jun to be rude. Furious, she gritted her teeth!
Lin Hui felt relieved when she saw her man didn't give her any good attitude. She handed over the kettle: "Drink some water. In a bit, you'll start fetching water."
Qiao Zhen Jun smiled happily: "The sun is getting bigger and bigger. Go back early. You don't have to bring water later. If I want to drink, I will go back and drink it myself."
Lin Hui sent him a pointed gaze, "I'm not just delivering water to you alone. I need to deliver water to Dad, Mom, and Elder Brother!"
The villagers and Fang Xiao Juan were both caught off guard and got fed a mouthful of dog food: "..."
Male villagers, especially single dogs like Gou Sheng, were envious.
Not only did Lin Hui bring in a lot of dowry, but she also became more and more beautiful after marriage. Fang Xiao Juan, who used to be the flower of Dongfeng Community, was simply unsightly when standing in front of her!
If they knew this earlier, they would have gone to Lin Family earlier to ask for marriage. Old Second Qia was so lucky. The two wives before and after were so pretty. Extremely envious!
Fang Xiao Juan was so irked that she almost exploded!
Though she didn't love Qiao Zhen Jun, she had lived with Qiao Zhen Jun all her life in her last life. In her eyes, Qiao Zhen Jun was her property. Other women weren't allowed to stain him!
But in order to gain a good impression, she took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Child's dad, I came to you not for anything else, but for Xiao Qiao."
"What happened to Xiao Qiao?" Qiao Zhen Jun asked.
Although his heart was a little chilled by Xiao Qiao's indifference, she was his own daughter. So he couldn't ignore it.
Seeing that he was talking to her, Fang Xiao Juan glanced at Lin Hui proudly. Her voice became even more arrogant: "Although we said that we should have one child each during the divorce, but the blood relationship can't be cut. Xiao Qiao has always loved you, the dad very much.…"
Impatient, Qiao Zhen Jun interrupted her, "What on earth are you trying to say?"
She thought she was giving a speech? And a long speech one. He didn't want to listen even if she wanted to!
Fang Xiao Juan's facial features were twisted. She took another deep breath again: "I want to say that Xiao Qiao stayed at Qiao's house last night. Really troubled you..."
But before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted again by Qiao Zhen Jun: "What did you say? Xiao Qiao wasn't at Qiao's house last night!"
Fang Xiao Juan was stunned: "Didn't stay at Qiao's house? How is that possible? Where can she go if she wasn't at Qiao's house? She didn't go home last night!"
Qiao Zhen Jun's face turned cold: "She didn't come back for the whole night and as her biological mother, you're not worried at all?"
Fang Xiao Juan spoke: "I thought she was with you! Child's dad, what should we do now? I'm so worried about Xiao Qiao. Could something happen to her?"
As she said that, her eyes were red. She leaned toward Qiao Zhen Jun with a teary expression.
Qiao Zhen Jun sidestepped. She fell to the ground with a 'bang'. Her elbow hit the stone in the field. The pain caused her tears to spill!
"Hahaha... fell flat on your face!" On the side, Qiao Zhen Guo laughed out loud when he saw this scene.
The female educated youth, Da Zhi, who was working not far from him heard this. Suddenly, she recalled the embarrassing things she had done last time and her face flushed red.
Last time, she was beaten up halfway up the mountain for no reason. Everyone in the production team thought she was got forced upon. No matter how she explained it, no one believed her!
No matter where she went in this production team, someone looked at her with sympathy as well as feeling she was dirty at the same time. Every time she encountered this, she was steaming!
She didn't hadn't got forced upon!
She was assaulted by a woman!
The production team leader said that he would give her an explanation. But after so long, there was no news at all. She had to find the answer by herself.
After thinking about it, she observed the body shapes of all the women in the production team. She felt that the person most likely to hit her was Qiao Zhen Guo's wife, Wan Chun Ju!
She looked at Qiao Zhen Guo who was smiling stupidly. She decided not to swallow her voice anymore as she wanted to teach the couple a lesson!
Head first, Fang Xiao Juan hit to the ground. Hurt, angry and humiliated brew in her!
To go back to Qiao's house, she used what little endurance she had: "Child's dad, why didn't you support me just now? It caused me to fall. It hurts me to death!"
Qiao Zhen Jun didn't bother to pay attention to whether she was injured or not. He continued to ask: "Did Xiao Qiao really not go home last night? You'd better not use this kind of thing as a joke!"
Fang Xiao Juan gritted her teeth: "How could I joke about this kind of thing. What kind of person do you think I am?"
Qiao Zhen Jun wasn't sure if the woman was lying, but he didn't dare to gamble. He raised his head and asked everyone, "Is there anyone who saw Xiao Qiao yesterday? I must trouble everyone to help and recall!"
Although the villagers were eager to watch gossip, they couldn't help but start talking when they heard Xiao Qiao was missing.
"I haven't seen her!"
"Me neither!"
"I've seen her, but it was in the morning. Did she not come back from school yesterday?"
If the child disappear at school, then they have to go to the community to find to them!
"No, she came back yesterday. She came back from school with my daughter. I don't know if she went home after that!" Xing Hua interjected.
After that, no one said that they had seen Xiao Qiao again. Qiao Zhen Jun was afraid that something would happen, so he turned around and said to Lin Hui: "You go back first. I'll go search around!"
Although Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't like this granddaughter, Xiao Qiao, she didn't want her to die. When she heard that old Second was going to find her alone, she directed at Eldest Son, "Eldest, you take time off to help search too!"
Qiao Zhen Guo agreed. Together with his second younger brother, he asked Wang Shui Sheng to ask for leave. Then they searched around in the village.
...
They went on from the morning to noon, and then from noon to the evening. Everyone got off work, but Xiao Qiao's whereabout wasn't found.
They had searched every corner of the village. Even East Wood had been searched three or four times!
Qiao Zhen Jun's face displayed exhaustion: "Where can the child go?"
A whole living person disappeared in the village. This was a major matter. Wang Shui Sheng didn't dare to delay and immediately organized the villagers to help search.
But still no trace!
Wang Shui Sheng asked Xing Hua repeatedly: "Are you sure your daughter came back from school with Xiao Qiao yesterday?"
Xing Hua impatiently responded: "How many times have you asked, leader? If you don't believe me, go and ask my daughter in person!"
It was time for getting of school now. The children of the production team who went to school in the community came back one after another.
When Xing Hua's daughter came back, everyone stopped her to ask. It was exactly what Xing Hua said.
When Da Qiao heard that Younger Sister was gone, a thought flashed in her mind. Did Younger Sister follow her and Elder Brother Huo Chi into West Wood yesterday?
The reason why she thought this was because Younger Sister had been following her frequently and flattering her from time to time. But she didn't want to talk to her and always tried to avoid her.
If she secretly followed her yesterday, she might have followed her into West Wood.
Thinking of this, she reached out and pulled her grandmother's hand secretly: "Grandmother, I might know the whereabouts of Younger Sister."
Qiao Xiu Zhi wanted to cover her mouth. How could she say such words in front of everyone?
But it was still a step too late.
Fang Xiao Juan rushed over and agitatedly spoke: "Da Qiao, what did you just say? You said you know where your younger sister is? Where is she? Tell Mom. Mom is really worried to death!"
She grasped Da Qiao's arm hard. Her expression full of sadness and agitation, vividly expressing the image of a helpless mother with a dead daughter.
Seeing her like this, the people around her couldn't help but feel sympathy.
"Although Fang Xiao Juan has a bad temper, she is really good to Xiao Qiao!"
"Ain't that right. When she was at Qiao's house, she held Xiao Qiao like a pearl in her hand. Later, she got divorced, she insisted on taking her away. Now that the child is lost, she must be very anxious!"
"Oh, looking at her makes one feel sad. If my child is lost, I might be even crazier than her!"
When Fang Xiao Juan heard everyone's words, she was very proud. She felt that using mother's love to whitewash herself was the right path.
Just as she was thinking about this, she took a kick in the chest!
She fell back to the ground with a shriek. Looking up, she saw Qiao Xiu Zhi looking at her coldly: "Stay away from Da Qiao. If you dare to hurt her again, don't blame me for being impolite to you!"
She shivered and tried to explain to herself, but Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't give her a glance.
"Is your hand hurt?" Qiao Xiu Zhi crouched down and asked.
Da Qiao shook her head: "Don't worry, Grandmother, it doesn't hurt."
Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't believe her words. She rolled up her sleeves and found two deep red grasp mark on her two fair and tender arms. It was glaring to the eyes.
Everyone gasped when they saw Da Qiao's arm. The sympathy that Xiao Juan created just now disappeared.
"Tsk tsk tsk, look at this mom! No matter how worried you are, you shouldn't use such strength. Both arms are bruised. The poor child still says it doesn't hurt!"
"Come to think of it, she's biased. Have you forgotten how she badly treated Da Qiao in the first place?"
Naturally, everyone hadn't forgotten. A pair of twins, the elder sister was short and sallow, while the younger sister had been raised fair and tender. I seen favoritism, but never seen this degree of favoritism!
A breath was stuck in Fang Xiao Juan's chest, almost suffocating herself to death!
Qiao Xiu Zhi stared at Da Qiao and said, "Don't bear it when it hurts in the future, got it?"
"Got it, Grandmother." Da Qiao softly replied.
Everyone took in misty eyes and her pale with pain face. Still, she didn't cry. She sensibly stated that it didn't hurt. Everyone's gaze toward Fang Xiao Juan was immediately became unfriendly.
"You just said you knew about Xiao Qiao's whereabouts?" Qiao Xiu Zhi asked.
Now that this matter had been known to everyone, she can only ask her in front of everyone. If not, if something happens to Xiao Qiao, it might be blamed on her.
Like Da Qiao, Huo Chi, who was hiding behind the crowd, also guessed that Xiao Qiao probably followed them into West Wood.
He was afraid that everyone would blame Da Qiao. As he was about to squeeze into the crowd to tell everyone and take the responsibility upon himself, he heard Da Qiao's crisp voice coming from inside...
"I haven't seen Younger Sister."
"You haven't seen your younger sister, so how do you know? Is it fun to play tricks on adults?" Xing Hua stood up, "Is this the time to make trouble? Really unsensible!"
"I didn't make trouble!" Da Qiao replied, "I saw everyone had searched everywhere but not the west wood. I wonder if Younger Sister went to West Wood. After all, I only went in the West Wood in winter because Younger Sister told me there were bird eggs in it!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi frowned at once: "You mean that when you went to West Wood, Xiao Qiao told you to go?"
Da Qiao nodded: "Younger Sister said Mom wanted to eat meat and if I could find a bird's egg in West Wood back, Mom would definitely like me. So I went with Younger Sister. Soon after entering, Younger Sister disappeared. Then I fell into a trap and was frozen into a popsicle."
Once these words were voiced out, the crowd instantly burst into an uproar.
They were saying, why would Da Qiao go to the West Wood out of the blue. It turned out to be listening to Xiao Qiao!
But in the winter, all the birds have gone to the south to spend the winter. How could there be any eggs?
Two sisters went in. Why did Xiao Qiao suddenly disappear? After she came out, she didn't tell anyone that Da Qiao had entered West Wood. If she had told the adults earlier, Da Qiao wouldn't have been frozen until only one breath was left. Nor would old Second Qiao become paralyzed!
Some people marveled at Xiao Qiao's bad intentions, while others thought it was impossible. No matter how smart Xiao Qiao was at the time, she was only six years old. How could she have such scheming mind?
Qiao Family and Fang Xiao Juan knew very well that Xiao Qiao had such scheming heart!
Originally, Qiao Zhen Jun was anxious. But now he heard this, his heart filled with disappointment for Xiao Qiao again.
"Let's put this matter aside for the time being. Find her first!" Wang Shui Sheng coughed, "I think what Da Qiao said makes sense. In the entire production team, only West Wood hasn't been searched. Let's go inside and look for her."
If they can't find her, they can only go to the police station and get the police.
When everyone heard that they were going to West Wood, they couldn't help but hesitate.
West Wood was filled with fog. On top of that, it was filled with traps. Now it was getting late, they will definitely not be able to find their way. If one accidentally fall into the trap, it will be a big loss.
At this moment, Huo Chi squeezed in from behind the crowd and spoke to Wang Shui Sheng, "Leader, when I went to gather pigweed, I found a path to enter West Wood. There are no traps at that entry way. I can show you the way! "
Hearing Huo Chi's words, everyone was shocked.
It was just that this wasn't the time to worry about this matter. Wang Shui Sheng came back to his senses and immediately asked him to lead the way.
When Dai Shu Fang saw her son rushing out to the front, she was extremely worried. Afraid that everyone would settle accounts later after the event!
Fortunately, Huo Chi was smart, he pretended to be unfamiliar. He led everyone around. After a large detour, they entered inside.
At first, everyone thought he was very familiar and felt a little uncomfortable. But now seeing him like this, they thought he was a child talking big.
He may have come in by accident before. But he didn't tell the production team because he was afraid of being scolded.
Entering the forest, everyone discovered that there was a cave in the West Wood. Not only waterfalls, but also many fruit trees!
Wang Shui Sheng noticed that everyone's mind was on the fruit tree. He quickly reminded them to search. These things were all here, they can't escape.
When everyone heard this, they continued to search.
An hour later, everyone found Xiao Qiao under the slope. A bloody wound was smashed open at the back of her head. It was unknown for how long she was unconscious.
Qiao Zhen Jun hurriedly sent her to the hospital.
Xiao Qiao woke up the next day, but couldn't remember anything.
At the same time, Shen Family came to Qiao Family in person and brought good news...
Qiao Zhen Jun's decision to go to work in the food factory was set. He'll start to work three days later.
And now they have to share their treasure...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chapter!!!!
How much of her memory is gone!? I really want all of it to be whipped clean even the first life, just let her be a blank slate and learn to be a good person.
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