lcionline Chapter 122 Digging the Ground
Chapter 122 Digging the Ground
Li Xiaoxiao had heard about Li Baoer's situation in the Zhang family from the villagers when they were chatting, but she just listened to it and didn't take it to heart. After all, she had kindly reminded Li Baoer several times before, but she didn't take it seriously. She was asking for trouble.
After March, the weather has gradually begun to warm up. The area outside Lijia Village is green everywhere, and the wheat seedlings in the fields are beginning to grow wildly.
Li Fang had already gone to school after the first month of the lunar year. Mrs. Bai thought that Li Xiaoxiao was going to get married soon, and the family would definitely have to entertain guests at that time. So after the first month of the lunar year, she bought three piglets from Aunt Chen's family, intending to raise them and use them for the banquet when Li Xiaoxiao got married.
That day, Li Xiaoxiao was carrying a bamboo basket on her back and holding a sickle in her hand as she prepared to go cut grass for the pigs. When Li Linlin saw her, she quickly took her own small basket and followed her. "Sister, let me go with you. The wild vegetables in the fields are growing now. Let's pick some and try them."
"Okay, then let's go quickly, otherwise it will be hot when the sun gets strong." Li Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
The two of them talked and laughed all the way to the edge of the field. Seeing the wild vegetables in the field growing tender and green, Li Xiaoxiao happily bent down and began to pick them.
"Sister, look there are a lot of purslane and shepherd's purse flowers over there!" Li Linlin shouted excitedly.
"Really? Linlin, you're so great! These purslane and shepherd's purse flowers are really good stuff. They can be eaten cold or fried. They taste delicious." Li Xiaoxiao said as he quickened his hands' movements.
In a short while, the two sisters picked a basket full of wild vegetables.
"Okay, Linlin, let's go cut some more grass for the pigs. The little pigs at home are waiting for us to feed them." Li Xiaoxiao picked up the basket, stood up and said.
"Okay, sister." Li Linlin nodded and followed Li Xiaoxiao to the river.
Passing by the shrimp farm, Li Xiaoxiao ran into his uncle Bai Jing who was busy working in his own shrimp farm. Li Xiaoxiao hurriedly walked up to him and called out, "Uncle, why are you here so early?"
"It's cool in the morning, so it's comfortable to work." Bai Jing straightened up and wiped the sweat from his face. "What are you two doing?"
"Collect some grass and feed the pigs." Li Xiaoxiao raised the sickle in his hand.
"Then you guys go ahead and do your work, I'll clean up this piece of land." Bai Jing said as he bent down and got busy again.
Li Xiaoxiao took Li Linlin to the river and soon filled a basket with pig grass.
On the way home, the two sisters saw Mrs. Liu from next door sitting at the door sewing shoe soles.
"Hello, Grandma Liu." Li Xiaoxiao greeted her.
Mrs. Liu put down her work and said with a smile, "Xiaoxiao, you're getting married soon. You can't be as wild as before."
"Oh, Granny Liu, I know." Li Xiaoxiao said a little embarrassedly, "You're sewing shoe soles. Your skills are really getting better and better."
"Haha, it's okay. By the way, Xiaoxiao, have you set a date for your wedding?" asked Mrs. Liu.
"It's been decided. It will be in September this year." Li Xiaoxiao answered truthfully.
"You must invite me to the wedding banquet when the time comes." Mrs. Liu said with a smile.
"Of course, of course." Li Xiaoxiao replied.
After chatting with Mrs. Liu for a few minutes, the two sisters went home. After returning home, Li Xiaoxiao hurriedly poured the pig grass in the basket into the pig trough. After feeding the pigs, Li Xiaoxiao clapped her hands and prepared to go to the kitchen to make lunch. While thinking about what dishes to make later, she walked into the yard. At this time, she saw Bai Shi coming in from outside.
"Mom, you're back. Where have you been?" Li Xiaoxiao asked.
"Mother sees that the weather is getting warmer, so it's time to plant the vegetables in the garden, otherwise it will be too late. It's cool in the morning, so Mother plans to turn over the soil first." Mrs. Bai said as she put down the hoe in her hand.
Li Xiaoxiao looked at Bai's back and couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, she will be getting married. She hopes that her married life will be happy and fulfilling, and that her family will be healthy and safe.
"Mom, don't worry. I'll help you turn over the soil after lunch." Li Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
"Oh, you are getting married soon. Mother doesn't want your face to be tanned when you get married. Mother wants to see you get married beautifully." Bai said to Li Xiaoxiao.
"Mom, don't worry. I, your daughter, am always beautiful and won't get tanned. Besides, Yun Che is not a superficial person. He will definitely not dislike me, your daughter." Li Xiaoxiao said indifferently.
"Okay, okay, whatever you say. Let's cook first." After hearing what Li Xiaoxiao said, Mrs. Bai didn't say anything.
The two were about to go to the kitchen to cook when Bai Qiwen's voice came from the door, "Auntie, Xiaoxiao, you are all here."
"Qiwen, are you going to pick rabbit grass again?" Bai looked up at the door and saw Bai Qiwen holding a large bundle of rabbit grass in his hand, with beads of sweat on his face, but smiling brightly.
"Yes, auntie, the rabbits are crying out for hunger, so I'm going there right away." Bai Qiwen said as he walked into the yard and put the rabbit grass aside. "Xiaoxiao, our rabbits can be sold in a month or two. I counted, and there are more than a hundred rabbits in the backyard now." Bai Qiwen said excitedly. He was extremely excited to think that his hard work would finally pay off.
"Cousin, it's all thanks to you that the rabbits are raised so well." Li Xiaoxiao said sincerely.
"No, no, I'm just doing what I can. It's all thanks to your good idea." Bai Qiwen quickly waved his hand and said.
Li Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Cousin, don't be so modest. I see all your efforts. I'm relieved to leave these rabbits to you in the future."
Bai Qiwen was lying if he said he wasn't happy after hearing what Li Xiaoxiao said. "Auntie, Xiaoxiao, I'll go feed the rabbits first," Bai Qiwen said as he picked up the rabbit grass that was lying nearby.
"Qiwen, eat here when you're done. Auntie will go cook now." Bai said loudly to Bai Qiwen who was about to leave.
"Aunt, you just eat. You don't have to cook for me. My mother is already cooking at home. If I don't go back to eat, she will probably scold me again." Bai Qiwen said and went to the backyard.
"This child..." Bai smiled helplessly.
"Mom, just ask my cousin to come home for dinner next time. Let's go cook too. I'm hungry." Li Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
When Bai heard that Li Xiaoxiao was hungry, she hurried to the kitchen. Li Xiaoxiao followed her into the kitchen, and Li Linlin naturally went to help light the fire.
The three of them entered the kitchen together. Mrs. Bai began to work, while Li Xiaoxiao helped wash and chop vegetables, and Li Linlin was in charge of lighting the fire. Laughter and joy could be heard from the kitchen from time to time, and the air was filled with a warm and happy atmosphere.
After lunch, Li Xiaoxiao insisted on going to the vegetable garden with Bai Shi to till the soil. Even Li Linlin joined in with a hoe. Although the sun was already scorching, the three of them were filled with energy. As they worked, they chatted about Li Xiaoxiao's marriage and their future plans.
"Xiaoxiao, after you get married, you must come back often. Mom and your brothers and sisters will miss you." Bai said as she turned the ground, a trace of reluctance flashing in her eyes.
"Mom, don't worry, no matter where I marry, this will always be my home. I will come back to see you and Fang Erlin'er often." Li Xiaoxiao said seriously, her heart also full of attachment to her family.
Li Linlin interrupted, "Sister, can you take me to visit the capital in the future?"
"Haha, of course you can. Whenever you want to go, just tell your sister and she will take you there." Li Xiaoxiao agreed with a smile, and the reluctance in her heart was warmed by this family affection.
After some hard work, the vegetable garden was finally turned over. The three of them were exhausted and sweating, but looking at the neatly-made vegetable garden, they felt a sense of accomplishment. As the sun set, the sunset reflected on their smiling faces, and everything seemed so harmonious and beautiful.
At dinner time, Li Fang returned from school. The family sat together, enjoying a simple meal that tasted like home. Li Xiaoxiao looked at her family, her heart overflowing with gratitude and happiness.