This is the silence of Tang Lan Zhis anti-theft chapter, making the atmosphere in the house even more depressing. What makes Gu An anxious is not that this woman is leaving, but that she doesnt care about anyone in this family, especially her eight-year-old son, and Tang Lan Zhi doesnt care at all.
Her face turned pale, she closed her eyes, "Dong Dong? Dont you want Dong Dong?", this is a piece of meat that fell from Tang Lanzhis belly, and its still attached.
Tang Lanxi was a bit flustered, and the cloth bag in her hand was unconsciously clenched tightly. She stuttered, "I... Ill be back." These words, she didnt even believe herself. Tang Lanxis hometown was in the provincial city, where her parents worked at an iron and steel factory, holding relatively high positions. However, years ago, to keep her two younger brothers from being sent to the countryside, she had been abandoned by her family. Later, she followed the factorys assignment and came to Gus Village, which was the most remote place.
She has a grudge against her family members and hasnt returned home in over a decade. In the past, it was due to lack of means, but later on, she had the means, and as her children grew up, she lost interest in doing so.
But this time Gu Weiqiangs warning thoroughly hurt Tang Lanzhis heart. In her opinion, all the best things at home should be given to their younger daughter.
Her husband has to take care of this family, okay!
She accompanied him.
But!
Nowadays, the quota for going to school in the city can only be given to the eldest daughter, not the younger daughter. Isnt this cutting flesh from her heart?
Tang Lan Zhi then moved her thoughts, the educated youth returning to the city could have a family quota, she thought and thought, this quota was given to her youngest daughter. Although she also loved her youngest son, but Xiao Erzi Gu Dongdong was the root of the Gu familys fourth house, the old lady at home would not let her take him away.
Instead, she took away her youngest daughter, and the old lady would not see her anyway, and would rather turn a blind eye.
As for Gu Weiqiang, this man, when he privately warned her not to fight for Anans school quota, when he handed over his salary to the old lady time and again, when he wronged her little daughter, their fate was exhausted.
Gu Anan opened her eyes, her gaze clear and calm. Her body shook violently as she spoke in a firm tone, "You can leave, but leave the tickets behind. I need to go to the city for school next year, and Dongdong needs to start elementary school, all of which will cost money." If she wasnt mistaken, Tang Lan Zhi had just stuffed all the tickets from their four rooms into her cloth pouch.
Tang Lanji hesitated, but Gu Wanwan glared at Gu Anan, thinking she was being too outspoken.
Gu Anan took advantage of the situation, "Weve already lost our mother and are the laughing stock of the village. If we lose the last bit of money and tickets we have left, well have to drop out of school."
Lost her mother, three words, became the last straw on Tang Lanzhis body, making her breathless.
She dotes on her little daughter, but cannot deny that Gu Anan and Gu Dongdong are also flesh and blood from her body.
It seems like Tang Lan Zhi is about to agree.
Gu Wanwan stood up straight and said, "I can give it to you, but you have to take us to the village entrance."
"Its all right," An said, and without another thought, she took the quilt from the bed and wrapped it around her soft body, then headed out.
It wasnt until she came out that she realized the entire Gu family was eerily quiet, without a single sound. Even the usually rambunctious Gu Dongdong was nowhere to be found. She stared at the tightly closed door and asked, "Where did Dongdong and the others go?"
It seems that she is going to leave this house, Gu Wanwan was a little excited, she rolled her eyes and answered in a rare good mood, "Gu Erma is getting married today, grandma and grandpa went to help, Dongdong also went."
Upon hearing this, Gu Anan tightened her coat and smiled wryly, "No wonder...". No wonder she chose to leave home at this time. She must have thought that with her own mother and sister watching over the house, it was safe to go out.
Gu Wanwan was suddenly annoyed, no wonder what?
She glared at Gu Anan with hatred in her eyes.
The footsteps under her feet also quickened with Tang Lanxi.
The Gu familys house is in a good location, because Old Man Gu is the village head, and when it was the turn of the second son of the Gu family, he was also the team leader of the big team of Gu Village. Therefore, the location of the house is right in the center of the village, but Tang Lan and her mother are guilty!
Afraid of running into acquaintances, what if we cant walk away, what to do?
She took a detour, and it was snowing, the road was slippery, and it was not easy to walk. Gu Anan had never walked on such a muddy and slippery road before, and she fell several times along the way.
She was determined to follow Tang Lanzhi, and after they reached the village entrance, she took all the tickets and money from them. That was the foundation for her brother and sisters future survival.
After a long and winding road, they finally arrived at the village entrance. Gu Anan, who had been silent all along, suddenly shook his body, stretched out his hand, and grunted, "Give me money."
Tang Lanji lowered her head and was about to untie her cloth bag.
Gu Wanwan pressed down on her bundle of clothes and turned around, saying, "Sister, we still have a long way to go to the provincial city, and there are quite a few places where well need to spend money."
"So?"
Gu Wanwan stomped her foot, "This wooden big sister of mine is getting more and more out of touch with reality. She continued, You and Dongdong are at home with Dad taking care of you, without spending any money. Its me and Mom who went to the provincial city, what if Grandma doesnt like us? At that time, this money and ticket will be our lifeline."
Tang Lan heard this and thought it was reasonable.
Her parents were originally biased towards her two younger brothers. Now that shes bringing her daughter back home, theyll naturally have to think carefully about it.
Thinking of this, her hands on the cloth bag also loosened a little, apparently unwilling to give it away.
Gu Anan wouldnt fall for their nonsense, "You guys go to the city and live a good life, but leave me and Dongdong in the village to suffer. And on top of that, you want to take away all our family property without leaving anything for us? What kind of logic is this?"
"Just say whether youll give it or not. If you wont, Ill shout," she said, her hand directly reaching into the pouch on Tang Lanxis body.
As expected, Gu Anan shouted as soon as she wanted to, and Tang Lanxi and Gu Wanwan immediately wilted. They were secretly leaving with the people behind Gus back, and if Anan continued to shout like this, it was very likely that they would not be able to leave.
Tang Lan Zhi was straightforward this time, directly undoing the bundle and pulling out five or six tickets, as well as a considerable amount of loose change.
Gu Anan didnt refuse and directly took it over, holding it in her hand, and spat out two words, "Not enough."
Gu Wanwan watched as Tang Lanxi handed the money and ticket to Gu Anan, her heart aching. She hadnt expected that Gu Anan would be so presumptuous. She opened her mouth and said, "Dont go too far."
"Am I overdoing it? Is abandoning my husband and child not overdoing it?", In theory, she was supposed to go inform the Gu family members, but instead she blocked Tang Lan Zhi and Gu Wan Wan from leaving. To be honest, she didnt have a good impression of Tang Lan Zhi and Gu Wan Wan, their hearts were no longer in this home, whats the point of staying in Gu Village?
Its inevitable that they will leave sooner or later, and without these two troublemakers, the family might be more at peace.
Gu Anan said so, Tang Lan Zhis attitude softened again, and she took out some more from the cloth bag. Gu Anan accepted them without hesitation.
"Alright?"
A familiar voice came from behind, causing Gu Anans face to stiffen. She turned around, and tears fell like broken pearls, "Dad!", she said, throwing herself into Gu Weiqiangs arms like a swallow returning to its nest, sobbing, "Dad, Mom doesnt want us anymore."
Gu Weis body was a bit stiff, and An Ans personality had always been dull and rarely cried like this. Even when she wanted to give up her spot for Wan Wan in the past, she chose the most foolish method of kneeling in the courtyard without giving in.
The more it was like this, the more unbearable Gu Wei Qiangs heart felt. This child must have suffered a great deal of injustice!
Its not bad to say that Gu Weiqiang is quite impressive, with a standard Chinese face and always running around outside, carrying an air of dignity that village people dont have. He raised his eyes to look at Tang Lanzhi, and indeed, she had a burden on her back.
Even little daughter also carried a big bag on her body, which was packed full.
"He said in a low voice, Where is this going?"
At this time, Tang Lan Zhi also came back to her senses, stuttering, "Wei Qiang, you... how did you come back?", didnt you go for a long run?
This sentence is not even asked out.
"Where is this going?" Gu Wei Qiang repeated again.
Gu Wanwan pulled Tang Lanxis arm and whispered, "Mom, I miss Grandma, lets go visit her."
Gu Wei comforted Anan in his arms, then looked up at Tang Lan Zhi and asked, "Lan Zhi, are you coming back?"
Life in rural areas is difficult, and among the educated youth who returned to the city, there isnt a single one willing to go back to the countryside.
Even Tang Lanzhi is no exception, she didnt leave before because she couldnt bear to part with her children. Now that shes become heartless, people say that poor couples have a hundred sorrows. Her feelings for Gu Weiqiang were long consumed by the mundane tasks of supporting a big family in these mountains.
Tang Lanji was silent.
But it is the best answer.
Gu Wanwan bit her lip and nodded, "Wheres mom, Im there."
Gu Wei Qiang waved his hand and pulled Gu An An back, walking away without looking back.
Duan Liu Tang Lan Zhi stood dazedly in the snowy ground, unaware of what she was thinking.
Gu Wei Qiang had just taken a few steps when an eight-year-old Gu Dong Dong came running from in front of him. He immediately saw Tang Lan Zhi standing at the village entrance with big bags, and without hesitation, he hugged her leg and cried his heart out, "Mom, mom, dont go..." Eight-year-old Gu Dong Dong knew that Tang Lan Zhi was biased, but after all, she was his mother.
He is like all other children, yearning for motherly love.
Tang Lanxi lowered her head, looking at Gu Dongdong who was crying and gasping for breath. She squatted down, prying open Gu Dongdongs hands one finger at a time. Her eyes sparkled with tears as she spoke in a firm tone, "Dongdong, Im sorry..." Sending their young daughter to the provincial city to study was only one aspect of it; she would be able to leave, but her biggest personal desire was that she herself didnt want to stay in the countryside anymore and didnt want to live a hard life.
She had heard a lot of news about the returning educated youth, and those educated youths were all doing well.
If I had a choice, who would want to stay in this mountain valley?
Gu Dongdong sat in the snowy ground, wailing loudly, watching Tang Lanzhis figure getting farther and farther away.
Looking at Gu Weiqiang beside him, his heart was broken.
He picked up Gu Dongdong from the snowy ground and comforted him, "Dont cry, Dad will find you a beautiful stepmother."
Gu Anan almost fell into the snowy ground upon hearing this sentence, is there any consolation for a son like this?
She stuffed a large handful of money and tickets into Gu Dongdongs arms, domineeringly saying "Lets go! Ill take you to buy sweets, let you eat sweets every day, and have meat for every meal." Indeed, with sweets and meat, everything is fine. Xiaodou heard that there were sweets to eat and meat to eat, and Jindou also stopped crying.
He stared blankly, "Buy sugar, eat meat."
Gu Anans eyes sparkled as she looked at Gu Weiqiang, with an expression of seeking praise, "Dad, I cheated that woman out of a lot of money and tickets."
The daughter-in-law ran away, which was originally a sad thing, but it was made into a joke by the eldest daughter, and I couldnt help but feel better.
Gu Weiqiang held his youngest son in one arm and his eldest daughter with the other, shouting, "Youre indeed my Gu Weiqiangs daughter!" Perhaps, in Gu Weiqiangs heart, Tang Lanzhi would eventually leave this home anyway. Having been mentally prepared, it wasnt that hard to bear.
Actually, to tell the truth, Gu Weiqiang and Tang Lanzhi were together back then because of Tang Lanzhis scheme. Tang Lanzhi was a cultured person from a big city, with a good appearance, a white and oval face, big watery eyes, and a head of black braids. When Tang Lanzhi first arrived at Gujia Village, she stunned the entire villages young men.
The young men in Gus village all came to Tang Lanzhi with enthusiasm, but Gu Weiqiang was an exception. At that time, he had just learned to drive and was preoccupied with how to get into the transportation team so that he could stay behind, without any thought of romance.
Due to the transportation teams relationship, Gu Weiqiang was the only one in the village who often went out. He would go back and forth, and many educated youths asked Gu Weiqiang to bring things from the county town for them.
Tang Lanzhi was no exception. Logically speaking, with such close contact between Gu Weiqiang and Tang Lanzhi, he should have been moved by this watery, pale city girl, but he wasnt.
At the age of eighteen or nineteen, Gu Weiqiang was emotionally immature and had not opened up. He worked hard because compared to city people, this rootless rural person wanted to join the transportation team, which was simply a fantasy.
He put all his mind on the transport team.
However, he forgot that a womans heart is the most difficult to measure.
Tang Lan Zhi was used to the young men in the village having a crush on her, but suddenly encountering someone who didnt even notice her made her take note.
Its not that Tang Lanzhi didnt think it through, but after careful consideration, returning to the city is out of the question. If she wants to live a good life in Gus Village without having to do hard labor in the fields, marrying Gu Weiqiang would be her best option.
Hes the village head, and Gu Weiqiangs second brother is now the team leader. As for Gu Weiqiang himself, he has a robust build, tall and strong, and his work as a temporary worker in the transportation team has great prospects.
Tang Lanqi had the idea of marrying Gu Weiqiang.
Gu Wei Qiang, who was initially hesitant, was no match for Tang Lan Zhi. After a series of events, he was captivated by her gentle and charming demeanor. The two got married and spent a sweet and blissful life together.
However, as time went on, peoples flaws began to show. Tang Lanzhi was vain and selfish, while Gu Weiqiang knew about it but chose to turn a blind eye, after all, this woman had given him three children.
In public and in private, he should give way to her.
So, Gu Weiqiang worked even harder outside, wanting to earn more money to satisfy his young wife.
Gu Weiqiang publicly announced that his monthly salary was 37.5 yuan, but he drove long distances and could earn some extra money on the side. Every month, his extra earnings were more than his salary, and after deducting the part he gave to Zhou Aijuan, the remaining money was basically all given to his wife Tang Lanxi.
But Tang Lanzhi is a city girl, and her hands are originally big. Moreover, with Gu Wanwan at home who has poor health, their food, clothing, housing, and transportation are all raised in comparison to city girls. The money earned by Gu Weiqiang is basically spent on Tang Lanzhi and Gu Wanwan, the mother-daughter duo.
This time the quota for going to high school in the county town, money is one aspect, on the other hand, it really depends on the grades. Tang Lanzhi has enough money to let Gu Wanwan go to high school in the county town as well.
However, she cannot do so because the family has not yet divided up the property, and the four houses are still as one entity. Each house sends out one person to go to the county town to study.
If thats the case, they would have sent two daughters from the four rooms to study in the county town. Tang Lanzhi dared say that she would be scolded to death by her sisters-in-law.
So he clenched his fist over the money and didnt dare spend it.
Gu Weiqiang led a boy and a girl walking back and forth, and happened to meet Zhou Aijuan who had just returned from Er Ma Zis house, as well as Da Sao and Er Sao.
Zhou Aiju had always doted on Gu Anan, and at a glance, she saw that Gu Anans clothes were dirty and her hair was disheveled.
She immediately quickened her pace, pulled over Gu Anans arm and asked with concern, "Whats wrong? Who bullied you?"
Gu Anan saw the old man in front of her, and the tears that had stopped falling again flowed down. However, she glanced at so many people and considered her own fathers face, feeling embarrassed to say that her stepmother had run away and didnt want them anymore.
Just pouted and didnt say anything in the end.
In Gu Weiqiangs arms, Gu Dongdong didnt care that much. Seeing his sister cry, he also started wailing and said, "My... my mom doesnt want us anymore."
Zhou Aijus face changed, she stared with her eyes wide open at her youngest son.
Gu Wei Qiang smiled bitterly, "Mom, Lan Zhi has returned to the city."
"Who gave her the certificate?" The old lady was sharp, she had known all along that this young daughter-in-law was too clever and couldnt be kept down, so she had specifically instructed Old Second not to give the young daughter-in-law a certificate.
In those days, educated youth who wanted to return to the city had to have the villages production team leader issue a certificate of proof. Additionally, relatives in the city also needed to provide a certificate of acceptance. Both certificates were required for one to leave the village.
Gu Wei Qiang hesitated, "Second brother?", he actually understood the situation clearly. He had even greeted his own second brother specially, if Tang Lan Zhi had come to him privately to open a proof, he would have agreed with just one word, but unexpectedly, this times proof was opened by him, and yet he didnt know anything about it.
When others want to leave, using such petty tricks, how can they be kept from leaving? Moreover, since their heart is no longer here, whats the point of staying?
Zhou Aiju dragged Gu Anan away with a fierce momentum, rushing back and forth.
Gu Wei Qiang shouted from behind, but it was no use.
The two daughters-in-law who were originally following Zhou Aijun, the elder daughter-in-law Zhao Junyan and the younger daughter-in-law Wang Daying, looked at each other and said: "Did the fourth daughter-in-law run away?"
This is big news.
However, Zhao Junyan never liked gossiping, and after finding out, she would at most mention it briefly to her husband.
But Wang Da Ying was different, as the leader of the village team, she felt superior to others, and in the village, she was also considered a person who could speak up, whatever small news, she was also the first to know, its worth noting that her mother-in-law had always looked down on Er Sis wife, now its even more beautiful, they didnt even look at this mountain nest, directly returned to the city.
Wang Daying felt a mix of emotions, both happy and worried.
She naturally noticed Gu Anans disheveled appearance, and intentionally said, "Anan, your mom is really heartless, look at the state youre in, and she still walked away without even looking back."
Gu An rolled her eyes, from the memories she received, Second Aunt wasnt a good person.
Zhou Aijus footsteps paused, warning, "Daying, watch your mouth, dont say what shouldnt be said, shut up."
Wang Da Ying perfunctorily responded with an "uh-huh".
Zhou Aiju left, and the news spread throughout the village. Tang Lanzhi was a ruthless woman who didnt care that her own daughter had fallen apart like a mud doll, she still wanted to leave Gujia Village.
Gu Anan and Gu Dongdong became like small white vegetables soaking in bitter water, motherless children.
……
Take care of your family.
Inside the east house, a warm kang was burning, and the adults of the Gu family were all snuggled up inside, silent. Although it was a warm kang, Zhou Aijuans heart had cooled by half.
The old master of the house sat on the edge of the kang, holding a tobacco pouch in his hand, taking an occasional puff, and gazing out the window as if he hadnt heard a word of what Zhou Aijuan had said.
Guo Weiguo, the eldest of the Guo family, crouched beside the kang, his head lowered, lost in thought.
Only Gu Jia Lao Er Gu Weifu occasionally retorted, "Mom, the proof has been issued, and Lao Sis daughter-in-law has also left. Youre still talking about these things, its useless."
This has really infuriated Zhou Aijuan.
She slapped a palm on Gu Weifus head, scolding, "If it werent for your wife, youd be standing here talking without any discomfort. If your familys Da Ying wants to return to the city, does this prove that you can drive so smoothly?"
Gu Weifu was indeed the team leader, and when he spoke up, he had a reasonable argument. "Whats wrong with being open? Husband and wife are one entity. If my wife is living well, Im happier than anyone else. Old Fourth, dont you think that makes sense?"
Gu Wei Qiang, who was asked to speak, looked up and stared deeply at Gu Wei Fu. After a long while, he finally spoke, "Second brothers ideological awareness is indeed high." He was willing to let Tang Lan Zhi go, but it was another matter that his own second brother had privately opened the proof without even telling him. It wasnt that he didnt want to let Tang Lan Zhi go, but rather that he was angry with his own second brother for helping to cover up the truth. As Tang Lan Zhis man, he at least understood why she wouldnt speak, but Gu Wei Fu, as his second brother, had helped to conceal the truth tightly.
This thing is indeed done in a very unscrupulous way.
Its just not feeling right in my heart.
Gu Anans pair of dark eyes stared at Gu Wanwan, making her feel limp all over. Only then did she speak up, "Wanwan, if you want this spot, you can just tell your sister directly, why bother getting mom to find me? Look, Ive been kneeling outside for half a day, and dad and grandma still dont agree, whats the point of this?"
As soon as she said this, the faces of several people around her changed. This method of retreating in order to advance was something that Gu Anan had learned from her mother when she was wronged as a child.
Zhou Aijus eyes were scrutinizing, after all, she had been teaching for a lifetime, with ink in her belly and more thoughts.
Tang Lan Zhi wanted to speak up for her younger daughter, but was pulled back by her own husband. Seeing that Gu Wei Qiangs face didnt look good, she decided to drop the matter after all.
"Sister, I didnt."
The little bean beside him rolled his eyes and said, "Youre the one whos been talking to mom, trying to take big sisters spot."
Gu Wanwans face turned even paler, as if she was the one who had been kneeling outside for several hours, not Gu Anan.
"Xian Xian, if youre here to ask me for this quota, Ill even kowtow to Dad and Grandma, and give it up to you."
Gu Weiqiang and Zhou Aijuan looked at Gu Anan with obvious disapproval, but the heartache in their eyes was unhidden.
Gu Wanwan plopped down onto the wooden chair, as if all her energy had been drained away. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she forced a smile, "Sisters grades are good, it should be Sister who goes to the county town to attend high school."
With Gu Wanwans words, todays farce can be considered over.
As for the quota to go to the city to attend high school, it fell on Gu Anan. She let out a slight sigh of relief, this hurdle was finally over.
She saw Gu Wanwans face getting whiter and whiter, and her heart skipped a beat.
This wont do, Im going to pass out!
In the second before Gu Wanwan fainted, Gu Anan instead fell to the ground. The little boy Douding next to her was too young and couldnt hold her up, so he shouted, "Dad, come quick, my sister has fainted!" Gu Dongdong and Gu Anan were quite close, usually calling each other directly without any titles, unless Gu Wanwan was around, in which case they would call her "older sister" to distinguish between them. In the heat of the moment, he naturally shouted out "sister".
Gu Wei Qiang took a step forward and carried Gu An An into the warm kang in the west room.
On the side, Gu Wanwan, who was about to faint, looked at this scene and was so angry that a mouthful of blood was stuck in her throat, it was really unbearable.
Dizzy, it has always been her strong point. That wooden big sister, how did she suddenly become so clever? Is it an illusion?
Tang Lan Zhi called out several times before Gu Wan Wan snapped back to reality. She leaned against Tang Lan Zhis shoulder and whined pitifully, "Mom, does sister not like me anymore?"
The little girl frowned, her eyes slightly red, and Tang Lan Zhis heart was about to break. She turned around and glared at the west room, "How dare she? If it werent for Eldest Brother, your body wouldnt be so weak? This is what Eldest Brother owes you."
Tang Lan Zhi has three children, the eldest is Gu An An, the second is Gu Wan Wan, and the third is Gu Dong Dong. In the early years, Gu An An was the first daughter of the old Gu family, and the old lady doted on her so much that she took An An to live with her. Later, when Tang Lan Zhi had the second child, because of Gu An Ans reason, Gu Wan Wan became a premature baby. Tang Lan Zhi already had a thorn in her heart, and she was even more unwilling to let Gu An An come to live with her.
As for the newly born Gu Wanwan, she personally brought her and doted on her in front of everyone. For many years, her belly had been quiet, and she was often laughed at by her sisters-in-law for not being able to give birth to a child with a good fate. Tang Lanxis heart was anxious, and in the year Gu Wanwan turned seven, Tang Lanxis belly moved again, giving birth to the fourth son, Gu Dongdong.
But!
She was alone, teaching at school and taking care of a sickly child, so she didnt have time to take care of the younger one. After Gu Dongdong weaned, she handed him over to Zhou Aijuan again to take care of.
Its said that children grow up with whoever theyre close to, and Gu Anan and Gu Dongdong both grew up by Zhou Aijuans side, so naturally theyre close to the old lady.
Gu Wanwan received a response from her mother, and she was secretly delighted, but her face remained calm. "Mom, I also want to go to the county town to study." It can be said that the entire old Gu familys heart is focused on Gu Wanwan.
She knew from a young age that her body was not good, how to pamper herself in order to live better.
Going to the county town to study is just the first step out of this rural area.
Tang Lanqi furrowed her brow, "Dont worry, mom will grant your wish." She just needed to think carefully about how to do it.
Having received a satisfactory reply, Gu Wanwans mood suddenly cleared up.
As for Gu Anan, who was carried into the western wings kang, she had originally planned to pretend to faint, but unexpectedly, as soon as her body tilted, she really fainted. After all, this body of hers was weak and had been frozen outside in the icy snow for several hours; it would be strange if she didnt get sick.
Gu Wei Qiang put Gu An An on the bed, and Xiao Dou Ding automatically pulled the quilt over to cover Gu An Ans body.
Accidentally bumped into Gu Anans forehead, Xiao Dou Ting exclaimed, "Dad, sisters body is so hot!"
In the winter, he wore thick clothes, and Gu Weiqiang was a big man, but he really didnt notice. After being reminded by his young son at home, he touched his eldest daughters head, which was hot like charcoal, and his heart was burning with anxiety.
He was so anxious that he became flustered. To say, Anan was a child who could withstand hardships and rarely got sick, but this time she had fallen ill, which frightened Gu Weiqiang. He was worried to the point of being at a loss, and with one slap on his thigh, he wanted to rush to Dr. Chis house while carrying Anan.
Just as she was halfway through hugging, Zhou Aijuan came in and slapped her hand down, "Put it down." She still held a steaming ceramic basin in her hand, filled with nearly half a basin of hot water, apparently for Anan to use.
"This child had caught a chill earlier, and youre taking her out to play in the snow, isnt that going to take her life?!", she said as she took off the keys from her waist and handed them to Gu Weiqiang, "Go get six eggs from the kitchen cabinet, for good luck, and have Huazai bring them over, let him come visit our home and see Anan." Gu Huazi was a barefoot doctor in Gujia Village, and counting their relationship, he was like a brother to Gu Weiqiang, having grown up together since childhood. Gu Weiqiang was clever and able to endure hardship, so he went to learn the skill of driving.
Gu Huazi was locked at home by his own old man, and he picked up his old profession again, becoming a barefoot doctor in the village, which is considered a skillful job, not to starve to death.
"Ah, mother, you really are my own mother." Gu Weiqiang suddenly came to his senses and had an idea. He immediately regained his usual impudent demeanor in front of his old mother. Although the Gu familys conditions were not bad, they couldnt withstand having so many people. With over 20 mouths to feed and no separation from the family, these six eggs would be a good diagnostic fee to invite Dr. Hua over.
It can be seen that her own mother is very fond of her eldest daughter.
Zhou Aiju glared at her youngest son with a scowl, but her hands moved quickly to undo the buttons on Anans clothes.
Anan was dizzy and confused, but she felt someone tugging at her clothes. As a decent girl of the 21st century, how could she let others undress her?
She closed her eyes and grasped at her collar with all her might, refusing to let Zhou Aijuan undo the buttons.
Zhou Aiju looked at Anan who had fallen asleep, still with that stubborn temper of hers. She sighed and said, "I dont know whose personality you inherited?" Whose? Its obviously mine, Zhou Aiju. Otherwise, why would she be so fond of her eldest granddaughter?
To be honest, before Zhou Aijuan got married, her family conditions were not good either. Her father was a private school teacher in the early years, and she was also the eldest child of the family. The stubborn personality that was brought up, was exactly the same as Anans. When taking care of her younger brothers and sisters, it was also exactly the same.
Thinking of this, Zhou Aijuans movements became more gentle, she patted Anans shoulder, "Good boy, mom will wipe your body clean, otherwise the burn will be uncomfortable."
Perhaps it was Zhou Aijuns full concern that Anan felt in her sleep, and the action of holding the collar also slowly let go.
A basin of hot water was brought in, and Xiao Ding went to the kitchen. The kang in the west room was heated up, and Anan sweated a lot under the quilt.
When Gu Weiqiang brought Hua Zi to the Gus house, An An was still drowsy from sleep, her small face also flushed red.
Hua Zi and Gu Wei Qiang grew up together since they were kids, and he also watched Gus children grow up, so their conversation was naturally without any restraint.
He reached out and touched Ans forehead, the fever had subsided a bit. This child was not only thin to the bone but also tanned darkly, obviously having peeled from sunburn during the summer and still hadnt recovered.