Fish Leaping Farm Gate

Chapter 2 Happy birthday ([-])

"It's my mother's [-]th birthday in a few days, so I'd better get ready and send something over."

Du Xiaoyu almost couldn't hold the chopsticks, so she still has a grandmother!

But I haven’t heard any information about this in the past few days. If there is a grandmother who puts filial piety first in everything, it is even different in ancient times. Why did this simple and honest dad never mention it, and neither did the rest of the family? Been to anything about grandma.

Besides, she had asthma before, and she finally got better, and Du Xian was also suffering from illness. As a grandmother, as a mother, shouldn't that person come to visit?

Or, live far away, not in the same village?
She was confused, and the faces of the other four people drifted out of the corner of her eyes. She saw Zhao's face was very gloomy, Du Huanghua was biting her lip, very similar to the expression she had in the field before, and Du Wenyuan didn't respond, she couldn't tell Happy and angry, as for Du Xian, he seemed a little guilty and helpless.

What exactly is going on?It was also inconvenient for her to speak, so she just grabbed the chopsticks and pretended to be innocent and ignorant.

At this time, Mrs. Zhao calmed down, and said calmly, "I just saved a jar of eggs, and I will buy two bolts of cloth and some red dates, and I will send them there tomorrow."

Du Xiaoyu shrank her shoulders with a cool tone, two pieces of cloth?Just kidding, don't you even have the money to buy cloth if you don't even want to eat eggs?Except that Du Wenyuan's clothes looked decent, they all looked like they were wearing sacks.

But in my conscience, the material of her clothes is still soft and comfortable to wear, but Du Huanghua's treatment is exactly the same as that of the Zhao couple, they are all made of hard fabrics, what a pity for such a delicate face.

Du Huanghua is also 14 years old. She suddenly thought that at this age, she might be about to say goodbye, but it also shows how poor the family is. Other mothers are trying to find ways to dress up their daughters, and it's not like the Zhao family has no children. People with a heart, so there is really no way.

Just when she was thinking wildly, Du Xian's weak voice sounded, "Hey, where do you want to buy cloth, just send the jar of eggs, and at most you can bring some things from your own field, potatoes and sweet potatoes, mother also knows us Condition."

Mrs. Zhao didn't speak, only hummed slightly.

Seeing this, Du Huanghua stood up, "I'm going to do the laundry, the sun is good today."

Du Xiaoyu was busy grilling the rice, and finally finished it, but seeing Du Wenyuan still sitting there, she felt that the atmosphere was really bad, anyway, since she was a child, she would leave the table if she wanted to, no one cares about this farm These, they say they want to play and run away.

Du Wenyuan was the last to come out, and Mrs. Zhao was already clearing the table at that time.

It seems that this grandmother is unusual, and the whole family's attitude towards her seems to be abnormal...

Du Xiaoyu squatted on the ground, thinking of the jar of eggs saved by Mrs. Zhao, she wanted to exchange some money, thinking that her asthma also cost a lot of money, and Du Xian is not in good health, farming must not be profitable , plus Du Wenyuan has to study in a private school, it is indeed difficult to maintain.

Mrs. Zhao is obviously very reluctant to send that jar of eggs as a birthday present.

But that was her mother-in-law!

Mrs. Zhao closed the door after washing the dishes. She and Du Xian were talking in the room, but the voice was not loud. Anyway, Du Xiaoyu didn't hear anything. She only saw Mrs. Zhao's eyes were red when she came out later. And her father Du Xian couldn't straighten his back even more.

After that incident, the Sophora japonica rice could not be eaten, and Du Huanghua was very worried. Of course, Du Xiaoyu was embarrassed to make this request, so she went to Du Wenyuan's room in the afternoon.

She really wanted to read those books too. The only thing she knew about the world now was that they lived in Beidong Village, and judging from their appearance and behavior, they were in ancient times anyway, but she couldn't tell which dynasty it was.

Although she is good at studying history, after all, there are no details. She didn't study history at university.

"Little fish?" Du Wenyuan turned his head when he heard the movement at the door, "What's the matter, do you have something to say to brother?"

That smile is really gentle, like a spring breeze, Du Xiaoyu stepped forward, aiming at the book, "What book are you reading?"

Du Wenyuan closed the book to reveal the cover, "See if you recognize him?"

Du Xiaoyu was stunned, do you recognize him?Could it be that he is still literate?But she is only seven years old now, so she doesn't know what words she should know and what words she doesn't know, so she simply pretends that she doesn't know any words, and stares blankly at the cover.

There are two large characters on it, "moderate."

Her heart skipped a beat, and she shifted her gaze to several other books, which were arranged in order, including University, Historical Records, Later Han Books, New Tang Books, and so on.

The Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty actually had all of them!Could it be that she is not successful in the Song Dynasty now?It seems that we have to ask who the current emperor is.

Seeing her frowning and not speaking for a long time, but her eyes were burning like the sun, Du Wenyuan raised her brows slightly. This girl is well and her whole body is much more lively, which is reassuring.

"You don't even know each other anymore?" He stretched out his slender fingers and clicked on the words on the cover.

Du Xiaoyu shook his head, "I don't know."

"Mediocre, mean." He read it clearly, "It seems that next time I have to work harder, if I can't write it down, I will recognize it...By the way, have you forgotten how to write your name?"

Du Xiaoyu grinned, so he taught her how to read, what a good brother!
"I don't remember, teach me again, I promise to study hard." Anyway, the brush calligraphy must be ugly, and some traditional characters are not familiar, so it's good to learn it again.

Seeing her eagerness to try, Du Wenyuan was also very happy. He didn't think that women didn't need to study. After all, it's better to know some words. Reading can also increase knowledge. If you marry in the future, you won't be bullied.

But after not learning for long, I heard Mrs. Zhao say at the door, "Don't disturb your brother's study, go out and play."

"It's okay, Xiaoyu is a fast learner." Du Wenyuan said with a smile.

Zhao's face stretched a little, "You're going to take the scholar exam next year, and it's not too late to teach after you pass the exam. Xiaoyu is still young, so what's the hurry?"

She really wants her son to become a dragon, and with what her father Du Xian said today, she is probably not in a good mood. Du Xiaoyu jumps off Du Wenyuan's legs, puts the brush on the inkstone and walks towards the door, then turns around and makes a face, " Big brother, come on and test your talents!"

Seeing Du Wenyuan smiled, she closed the door.

Mrs. Zhao then went out, and came back when the sun was shining red on the sky, with two extra bags of dates in her hand.

Du Xiaoyu turned her head and walked into the room. Du Huanghua was embroidering something with an embroidery shed. She leaned over to take a look, but it was a picture of a crane with a long life. The handwork was very good, and the crane seemed to be alive.

"It's so beautiful, can you change it for a few copper coins?" Du Huanghua often embroidered things to subsidize the family, but this picture was used to celebrate birthdays, but Du Xiaoyu pretended not to know.

Du Huanghua lowered her head and bit off the yellow thread, then picked up the red silk thread to embroider the red crest of the crane.

"It's for my grandma, it's her fiftieth birthday anyway." She replied after a while, her voice a bit muffled.

"Oh, so it's for the grandma." Du Xiaoyu asked, "Then our family sends eggs, dates, and this. Will other people send things?"

Du Huanghua frowned, "Second Uncle, Third Uncle, and of course my younger uncle will also give it to me."

There are three other uncles, Du Xian is the eldest...

Du Xiaoyu couldn't help frowning too. Parents don't have much contact with the mother-in-law, don't they have any contact with the younger brothers?Anyway, she didn't mention it at all these days. She always thought that their family had no relatives in the village and was a single family.But judging from Zhao's behavior and Du Xian's words, these houses should not be far away, otherwise He Shou should have mentioned it in advance, so it is very convenient to go there.

Two days later, Du Xian took Mrs. Zhao and the three children to his mother's side.

Beidong Village occupies a large area, and it takes more than half a day to walk from the beginning to the end of the village. Du Xian's family is on the west side of Beidong Village, and his mother lives on the opposite side of [-] acres of land.

It's so close!
Du Xiaoyu secretly slandered, there must be something hidden in it, otherwise how could it be possible not to keep in touch with each other, she has experienced life in the countryside before, people there like to visit the house the most, neighbors always want to get together every now and then, let alone her own people.

Along the way, Mrs. Zhao's face didn't look good, and Du Huanghua didn't get much better, but Du Wenyuan looked normal all the time, as if he wasn't affected by the emotions between them.

As for Du Xiaoyu, he was naturally innocent and romantic, picking wild flowers everywhere without any worries.

The field scenery is still very good, the air is so fresh, if not for the troublesome grandma, the family of them might be happy, even though they are poor, it is enough for the family to be united.

"Be patient these few days, and you'll be fine in the future." Du Xian whispered next to Mrs. Zhao, "This birthday must be celebrated, and many people in the village have been invited. You should give her some face, after all. My mother."

Zhao shi secretly sighed, her face relaxed a little, she has come here, what else can she do?It is said that when you marry a chicken, you follow the chicken, and this time it has come, and you always have to deal with it.

"Xiaoyu, don't run around for a while, follow me." Du Huanghua took Du Xiaoyu's hand, "There are many people, just call me respectfully."

That group of relatives seemed quite a lot, three uncles, plus three aunts, and many cousins, right?Is there any aunt?

"Sister." At this time, Du Wenyuan came up from behind, holding two wild flowers in his hand, one pink and one bright yellow.

Du Huanghua looked at him, "What's the matter?"

"I'll bring it for you." Du Wenyuan put the flower in her hair near the ear while speaking.

The delicate petals almost stuck to her face, reflecting the beautiful facial features, each adding a bit of beauty.

Du Xiaoyu clapped his hands, "It looks good, it looks good, I want my second brother too."

Du Wenyuan knelt down and inserted the bright yellow flower for her.

The three walked forward side by side, laughing continuously all the way, Zhao's mood improved when she heard it, Du Xian saw her smile, and naturally felt relieved.

(End of this chapter)