New widow

"The old lady is here now, and so is my uncle. It's much better to have relatives around." Sister-in-law Xiao Wu was making noodles there. When making noodles today, they say that dumplings are on top and noodles are on horseback. This noodle, But do it well.

"Yes, this person is different when his relatives are by his side." Little Sister Song also followed suit, and then she said softly: "It's strange that Madam has nothing to do with the Kuang family. Coming and going.”

"There is always a stepmother over there." Sister-in-law Xiao Wu curled her lips: "Besides, if there is a stepmother, there is a stepfather."

"Mom, what do you mean stepmother and stepfather?" Qiu Su ran in. Sister-in-law Wu saw the snack crumbs on her daughter's lips and pulled her over: "Where did you get these? Have you stolen anything? have eaten?"

"No, it was the old lady who rewarded me for my good behavior." Qiu Su took out half a piece from his pocket and said, "I also left half a piece for my mother."

"Okay, you are filial." Sister-in-law Wu nodded her daughter's forehead, took the half of the snack, and gave half to Sister Song: "Here, you can have a taste of your niece's filial piety."

"This snack is not bad." This snack is not big, divided into half and half, and only one bite is left. After Sister Song ate it, she smiled and said to Sister-in-law Wu.

"This snack is not difficult to make. When I have some free time, I will make this snack for you too." Sister-in-law Wu said with a smile. Sister Song smiled and was about to speak. Qiu Su leaned against Sister-in-law Wu. In the arms: "Mom, please tell me that we are all going to the city to see if there are any suitable shops."

"Do you also want to follow me into the city?" Sister-in-law Xiao Wu straightened her daughter's collar. Qiu Su nodded: "I think, sister and I

He said that although the city is not as big or as fun as the capital, it is still lively. "

When Chun Ya was young, she was taken to the British government residence by Mother Wu. Sister-in-law Wu pinched her daughter's nose and said, "You, you just wanted to play."

Qiu Su shook his head: "Then I'm not just thinking about having fun, I'm also thinking about how I can learn this good craft from my mother."

"Look at this girl, what she says is precise." Sister Song also laughed, and Sister-in-law Wu held her daughter in her arms and shook her: "Yes, it's because of them that I can live my life like this." .”

"If you have a child, you always have something to look forward to." Sister Song said with a sigh. She had never given birth, but she had seen with her own eyes Mrs. Wu's joy at the arrival of her child and her cry after the child's death.

"You..." Sister-in-law Wu swallowed her words before she could finish her words. She asked a widow why she didn't have children in the first place. Isn't this rubbing salt in other people's hearts?

Little Sister Song had already wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "It's me who is unlucky."

"To be honest, the lady has everything now, except..." Suqiao also has no children. Sister-in-law Wu could not help but think of this, and Sister Song had already opened the lid of the pot: "It's already this time, what are you talking about? Send this noodles over quickly."

Today's lunch was at Suqiao's place. When the noodles were served, Old Mrs. Wan said with a smile: "I didn't expect that when I get old, I will still enjoy the blessing of my own granddaughter."

"It can be seen that mother-in-law really cares about my niece. I have been filial to my mother-in-law for so many years, and I have never seen her say that she has enjoyed my blessing." Aunt Wan said with a smile, and Mrs. Wan patted her daughter-in-law's hand: "How about you too? Blessing, you see, I enjoy your niece

Fu, you don’t have to wait on me anymore. "

Everyone laughed, and Aunt Wan laughed very happily: "I'm still talking today about hiring a sweeper when we settle down."

"When it comes to hiring people, there is someone here who is looking for something to do." Aunt Wu was waiting on the side and spoke at the right time. Suqiao raised her head: "Is she the mason's wife?"

"My wife really knows how to guess." Mother Wu praised her first, and then said with a smile: "She has begged me a long time ago and said she wanted to come into this house to do some rough work. After all, she has two children to raise, and I don't want to Dare to tell my wife."

Although the number of people serving in this house is not as good as when they were in the British government, neither Su Qiao nor Song Zhen are that particular about ostentation, and besides, they can't accommodate so many people.

"I don't know when you became so familiar with this Du family." Su Qiao said lightly, and Aunt Wu already smiled apologetically: "This is also the lady's order, asking me to send things to her house from time to time. This country This little widow with no money is living a miserable life."

A little widow with no money in the countryside naturally leads a miserable life. Suqiao nodded: "In that case, let her do it. It's just her child..."

"The elder of the two children is nine years old. He will take care of his younger brother and make food at home." Aunt Wu repeatedly assured her on Du's behalf. Su Qiao also knew that in the countryside, families lived together, so Du could earn some money by working outside. , the two children would not starve to death at home, so it was decided.

Aunt Wu also went to find Du. Although Du asked Aunt Wu to intercede for her in front of Suqiao, she also knew that with such a family background, it would be difficult for her to be chosen. At this moment, I saw Nanny Wu coming, Mrs. Du

She hurriedly welcomed her out. When she saw Mrs. Du, Aunt Wu smiled and said, "You are lucky. Just in time, our wife's uncle's family moved here and said he wanted to hire someone to do some cleaning."

Hearing this, Mrs. Du was very happy: "This is a good relationship, but it's just a salary."

"You are a little lower than Miss Song. You have one load of rice per season, plus one tael of silver." When Mrs. Du heard that she was a little lower than Miss Song, she was already worried. When she heard what Nanny Wu said, Mrs. Du also He laughed and said, "That's enough. We also raise chickens and grow vegetables at home, and we can't finish this load of rice in one season."

"Young man, I'm living in poverty. Your daughter is okay, and your son is five years old. In a few years, this load of rice won't be enough for him." Aunt Wu teased, and Mrs. Du was already smiling. Said: "At that time, he will find something to do by himself."

"That's fine." Mother Wu urged Mrs. Du to quickly change her clothes, clean up and go to work. Mrs. Du told her eldest daughter to take care of her brother at home and come back to see them when she had time. Then he packed up his clothes and followed Grandma Wu.

"Didn't you say that you were going to the inn to collect some clothes for washing?" Nanny Wu waited until she walked out and then asked Du Shi softly. Du Shi sighed: "I originally wanted to do this, but who knew that there are special people in those inns? The inn collects clothes, and when I first arrived, not only did I not receive any clothes, but I was also teased a few times by the guests."

Most of those who go to the inn to collect clothes for washing are women in their fifties. Du is only in her early thirties this year, so she is not old, so it is inevitable that she will be teased.

Grandma Wu couldn't help but sigh again:

"When you get into the courtyard, you will serve me well."