Rebirth Farmhouse

Chapter 94

Xiuyao and Xiurong are in charge of cooking, Xiurong asks Xiuyao to light the fire, but Xiuyao asks her to light the fire.There is no bellows in the house, so I can only use a cattail fan to fan the wind. Xiurong thought that Yaoyao might not be able to do it, so she lit the fire by herself, but with a "hula", the fire head jumped out, so scared that Xiurong groaned and sat down on the ground.

Xiuyao giggled, "Second Sister, look quickly, your face will turn black when you become Grandma Stove King."

Xiurong glared at her and scolded her: "No wonder you refuse to let you light the fire."

Xiuyao got up haha, she deliberately teased Third Sister.

She said: "Sister, this house hasn't been lit for a long time, so I don't know if the chimney is working well, maybe it's blocked." She called Qin Dafu, "Father, the chimney is blocked."

Qin Dafu heard and said to Qin Xian: "Er Xian, find a hemp rope to hang a stone, and I will go up to the chimney." Then he stepped on the window sill, climbed up the courtyard wall, and climbed up the eaves.

Qin Xian searched for a long time, and said: "Father, why don't I go to my grandfather's house to borrow a weight. Stones don't work very well." Usually, when the chimney is passed, the weight is usually dropped on it.

Qin Dafu said it was okay, let him throw it up, Qin Xian gently ran up the stone, Qin Dafu caught it and started to pass the chimney.Almost there, he exclaimed, "Try it."

Xiurong lit the fire again, this time the flames moved in and no longer went out, and shouted: "Father, it's done!"

Qin Xian hurriedly told Qin Dafu that Qin Dafu threw the stone down, then turned his head casually to look around, the sun was setting on the western mountain, and only half of the red roof was left, and the sunset glow turned half of the sky red like a burning camp, The wind in the summer evening became cooler and passed by, making people indescribably comfortable.Stand tall and look far away, watching the smoke rising from the chimneys of the neighbors, the trees lined with shade, the blue sky and white clouds, and the birds flying low.

He suddenly had an indescribable feeling, as if he was free, but the burden on his shoulders was also heavy.In the past, his father took care of everything, and his father took care of it for him. Now he has to take care of himself and support this big family.

Immediately, a surge of strength surged in his body, and he felt that he must work hard to let his family live a good life.

Because Old Qintou said that everyone can eat the vegetables in the vegetable garden, so Liu asked Xiuqin and Xiuxian to pick some beans, some cucumbers, some eggplants, some green vegetables, green onions and so on.

She prepared the meals herself, washed the spicy vegetables, cut them into thin strips, stewed a small pot of eggplant with sauce in the pot made with distilled rolls and rice porridge, and made a cucumber with garlic and green beans for tomorrow.

She changed her mother-in-law's habit of boiling black noodles together with porridge. This time, she made the noodles into lumps and steamed them, which is more filling than cooking in porridge.

While busy with work, the second aunt and the third aunt came. As soon as they entered the gate, they smelled the scent of eggplant in sauce.

The third aunt said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, is it time to eat? Go and eat over there, mother asked us to call."

Liu Shi saw them coming, although she didn't welcome them, she didn't show indifference, and said with a smile: "I told my mother before that we can't go, just prepare at home."

The second aunt and the two cast their eyes around. There is something in Liu's house, which can be seen at a glance.

At first, I thought they must be very poor, but looking at it now, they are not necessarily worse than the old Qin's family. At least there are pots and pans for eating, and the bowls and plates have patterns, not all of them are rough like the old Qin's family. Porcelain bowls, but most of them also have cracks or holes. It seems that people don't hesitate to use them, so they can't help but sneer.

The farm tools in the yard were clear at a glance, and it turned out that they were not too few. The second aunt immediately became angry. They should have belonged to her, and she wanted to separate them. These things belonged to her, but the sister-in-law got them into the house.

She snorted, and said to the third aunt: "I'm having a good time, who wants to join us in the fun, go back and have dinner." Then she dragged the third aunt away.

The third aunt still wanted to see it, but was dragged out by the second aunt, Liu said: "Go slowly, I won't send it off if I'm busy."

The second aunt pulled the third aunt out of the door, and said angrily: "You can see how proud she is, I really can't get used to it, she's very celestial."

The third aunt said with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, don't look at her for two days, and she hasn't had a good life for a few days. She knows she's sad when she doesn't have food."

The second aunt hummed: "Doesn't she still have her mother's family?"

The third aunt curled her lips, "Second sister-in-law, is it that easy for you to go to your mother's house to get things?" There are brothers and sisters in her mother's house too.

The second aunt thought so too, not to mention that my brother, sister-in-law and mother-in-law wouldn't even give it to me.

Originally, I thought about the bad luck of coming to my sister-in-law, and watched the excitement, but I didn't watch the excitement, and I was angry with myself, the second aunt was very unhappy.

She asked the third aunt, "Do you think his grandma will give the private house to the sister-in-law?" Otherwise, how would the eldest house be happy if they just split it up like this?If it were her, at least she would have to divide all the things equally. It doesn't matter if there are fewer things, but they can't be evenly distributed.

The third aunt laughed, "Second sister-in-law, don't worry, you don't know who our mother-in-law is? It's no wonder she is willing to give it to the eldest son. It's even disgusting that the elder sister-in-law didn't take money back from her mother's house, how can she give it to them. Don't worry, it's designated to be saved in mother's hands."

It just so happened that Qin Chan came over with a pot of fried lentils and a can of soup porridge and noodles, saw them and said, "I'll bring it to my mother."

The second aunt immediately said: "No need to give it away, your aunt has done it all, and she doesn't care about us at all." She snatched the vegetable bowl and walked back with Qin Chan.

Qin Chan was surprised and said: "Mom, what are you doing, my aunt's family just moved here, and there is nothing to eat."

The third aunt smiled and said: "You underestimate your aunt, they eat delicious food, why don't you go and eat some too."

Qin Chan was embarrassed, and he couldn't refute his mother and third aunt, so he had to go with their house.

When they returned home, they didn't pay attention to Xiu Xian who was sweeping the broken grass over the haystack, they just thought that the big house wouldn't hear it, so they said it to their heart's content.After hearing this, Xiu Xian let out a piss, but since they separated, she didn't bother to make trouble with them, hmph, she must work hard, earn more money, and then eat meat every day to make them hungry.

In summer, it was hot during the day, but cooler at night. Mrs. Liu put the food on the broken Eight Immortals table with the legs padded in the main room.

The whole family sat around the table, the dim light was shining brightly in the eyes, except that there was no Qin Yang, but they were happy that Qin Yang was not at home. After all, children could not live with such a hard life when they were separated.

Qin Dafu's eyes were sore, he resisted it, quickly took a bite of the green onion, and sniffed, "It's so spicy, I burst into tears. Today is the first day of our separation. Although there is no wine, we still To celebrate, we will replace the bar with water, and the girls will follow." He picked up the soup bowl, took a sip, and involuntarily let out an "ah", just like drinking.

Qin Ye and the others followed closely behind. Xiuyao held a bowl, imitating others drinking, and said "Zi Liu" with a smile: "This wine is really delicious!"

Everyone laughed, Liu smiled slightly, looked at her husband and children with a satisfied face, and said softly: "We have separated, we don't have to worry about it anymore, our family must work together to work hard and fight for the future. Live a good life. Today is the first day, so I will say this first. You are all my children. No matter what happens to our family in the future, you are all a family and you have to help each other. Heart-to-heart, in the future, if anyone will gossip all day for his own little calculations, I will never forgive him lightly."

Xiuyao and the others immediately shouted that they couldn't do it. Qin Ye picked up the bowl and said loudly: "Father, mother, the family is separated. From now on, I will be the boss of the family. I have to take on my own responsibilities. All the heavy work in the family will be entrusted to me." , I will definitely do a good job, so that my parents and younger brothers and sisters will not always suffer."

Qin Dafu was very pleased, and touched him with a smile.

When Qin Xian saw this, he immediately picked up the soup bowl. He also read a few pages. He claimed to be educated, and wanted to speak boldly, but he didn't know how to say it. If you’re not at home, leave the house to me, I won’t let the crops be delayed, I’ll help dad well.” He drank as well.

Xiuqin is the most soft-hearted, no matter how she went through this kind of battle, she was already crying on the sidelines, Xiuyao and Xiurong pushed her, "Sister, it's your turn."

Mrs. Liu said with a smile: "Our family will learn a rule from your mother. When a girl reaches the age of 13, she will learn how to be a female celebrity at home, and she doesn't have to go to the farm."

Xiuqin wiped her tears, picked up the bowl, sobbed, and said: "I have nothing to do, I can only listen to my parents, take care of my younger sisters, and take care of the sewing work at home. From now on, my younger sister's sewing will also be done by me." Come teach me, my mother is too tired to do embroidery work and her eyes should take a break, just take care of the housekeeper."

Xiuxian couldn't wait any longer, picked up the bowl, and drank it dry in one gulp.

The others were taken aback, Xiuyao shouted: "Second Sister, you haven't spoken yet, what kind of wine are you drinking!"

Xiuxian said: "I'm so emotionally bored, all my words are in this wine." She can't bear to ask her to say something about sewing at home at the age of 13, so she might as well not say it, and she can get away with it in the future.

The family members all laughed, Qin Dafu said with a smile: "You little girl."

Xiu Ronghe hurriedly raised the bowl and said with a smile: "Father and mother, I am also nine years old. Although I am not as obedient as the eldest sister, not as capable as the second sister, and not as clever as the younger sister, I will help my mother take care of the house. Yes, we will never let others plot against us."

Everyone laughed again, Qin Xian said with a smile: "Sannier, you are responsible for dealing with the second aunt and the third aunt."

Xiurong immediately said: "Second brother, don't call me Sannier again."

Mrs. Liu also said: "Well, my mother is not right. Our family will change in the future. It is not allowed to be called Xiuxian and Erman, but to be called by my first name."

Everyone said yes.

Seeing that they had finished speaking and it was her turn, Xiuyao hurriedly raised the bowl and said loudly, "I strongly request to have the right to speak at home in the future!"

Everyone was taken aback, Xiurong pushed her, "You little girl, what do you want to say, you want to be in charge."

Xiuyao shook her head, "I don't want to be in charge of the house, I want to farm the land with my father, I ask us to discuss important matters, not to be arbitrary."

Qin Dafu chuckled and said, "All right, anyway, I don't like to force others. We will discuss things with our family in the future, but what do you know about this kind of place, little girl?"

Xiuyao smiled and said: "Father, if you don't understand, I can learn. I learned from grandpa, learned from grandpa, and learned from books. There are always things you can't think of that I thought of."

Qin Dafu and the others nodded, "That's right, you are allowed to participate. In the future, no one person is allowed to have the final say on any major matters in our family, and more than half of everyone must agree."

Xiuyao happily drank the soup and said, "Mother, my stomach is growling."

Liu said with a smile: "Come, let's eat!"

Immediately there was cheering and laughter.

Although we are happy to be separated, life is definitely not easy. After all, life depends on having a full stomach. Happiness alone is not enough, and there must be food.And when the family was separated, only a few buckets of food were distributed, not even enough to fill the gaps between the teeth. Liu knew that her in-laws were forcing her to go to her mother's house to get it.But she refused to go. If she went to her natal family to ask for food, she would make people look down on her instead, confirming the sentence "When we were together, we reluctantly went back to our natal family to ask for food, but now we go to ask for food when we are separated, and we don't even say that our natal family has older brothers." Sister-in-law or something like that."

At night, Mrs. Liu discussed with Qin Dafu, "You should confirm with Dad early on which pieces of land will be rented for us to grow. After harvesting the grain, we will decide what to plant."

Qin Dafu replied, "Okay, Mrs. Daye, I wonder if we should find another opportunity to rent a few more acres of land? The three of us are laborers, and we can be busy with renting a few more acres."

Liu said: "I'm not afraid of being busy, but I'm afraid that no one will rent it to us. Just talking about the Zhou family, since the last time about Huzi, Daye and I lost our jobs, and they haven't been particularly friendly to us anymore. However, I'm afraid his family won't work, and other people's houses, even if they have a bit of land, have already rented it out except for their own cultivation, and it's nothing to do with us."

Qin Dafu thought about it again, and said: "It's really not possible. Let's cut more puzi and cotton locust slivers, and I'll weave more baskets and cattail socks. This won't make a fortune, but it's a good income to subsidize the family. How can I have it in a year?" A thousand dollars is a good subsidy, and I can go out and find something to do in winter, so I can cope with the past first year."

Liu Shi smiled and said, "I'm too tired today, let's talk about it tomorrow.

On the second day, everyone got up and went to work as usual, because the crops will not be divided until the stubble is harvested, so now they still have to thin the seedlings, hoe the ground, mow the grass and fertilize.

Qin Dafu mustered up his courage a few times before he asked, "Father, how will the land be divided in the future, are you sure?"

Old Qin glanced at him and hummed, "Your wife asked you to ask?"

Qin Dafu smiled and said: "No, I asked it myself, I want to ask, and then decide what to plant in the future."

Qin Dafu straightened up, looked at the field in front of him with a hoe, and said, "What else do you want to plant? When you harvest the millet, you grow wheat, and when you harvest the wheat, you grow millet. In the spring, you grow beans, fruits, cotton, and sorghum. What else do you want?" What do you want to grow? What kind of sweet potato?"

Qin Dafu shook his head, "No, I just want to take another look. The family eats more because of their talkativeness. I guess we should eat more food. We should plant less fruit and cotton."

Old Qintou immediately said: "How can we grow less cotton? The cotton court has a mission, and cotton is also sold for money. If you don't grow it, you will lose money."

Qin Dafu scratched his head and said with a naive smile: "Father, I think that even if you exchange cotton for money, you still have to buy grain to eat. After going around like this, maybe it's better to just grow grain for food."

Old Qintou snorted softly, but he didn't care about him anymore, he forced himself to let go, since the family has been separated, he should let go, and can't continue to dictate to his son, besides, the eldest son is almost forty, isn't he? The child is now, and he must let him be alone.

So he suppressed his own words, and said: "Zhong, you decide for yourself. Now that the family has been separated, you are also the head of the family and have to shoulder this responsibility. You can't ask me everything." Uncomfortable, after all, he had the final say on everything in the past.

Seeing that his father agreed, Qin Dafu heaved a sigh of relief, he was afraid of being scolded by his father.

Seeing him walking to the front, Old Qin wanted to catch up with them and ask them how to solve the ration problem, but he swallowed the words cruelly, and let them figure out a way for them to divide them out. Families are divided and everyone starves.In this way, at least the remaining people don't have to go hungry.

(End of this chapter)