When the pears are green

After Song Li and the others returned to their room, they heard a commotion coming from the yard. They thought it must be Jiang Qingzhou and the others who had arrived.

Song Li sat on the bed, watching Song Yue and Aunt Xing'er leaning against the window. Song Yue pointed out the window and whispered something, and the two girls laughed so hard that they couldn't stop.

When the noise in the yard died down, Song Yue and Aunt Xing'er came over. Aunt Xing'er looked at Song Li back and forth and said, "Do you really not remember?" Song Li answered very seriously, "Yes, I don't remember, Aunt."

When Aunt Xing'er heard this, she laughed and said, "You used to call me Xing'er behind my back, but why are you calling me aunt today? It seems you really forgot. Let me tell you again, you, me and Xiaoyue are the three of us with the best relationship. From now on, you can call me Xing'er as before. I told you before not to believe Wang Juan's words, but you didn't listen and ended up falling into the river, and you forgot everything." Xing'er stamped her feet as she spoke.

"You seldom go out. After you got into trouble, I came to see you a few times, but my brother wouldn't let me see you, saying that you were afraid to see people after you woke up." Xing'er leaned against Song Li with an aggrieved look on her face. Song Li had no choice but to pat her hand and said, "Okay, Xing'er, it's all my fault. I made you worry. I'm fine now, aren't I?"

Xing Er went on to say, "You can't play with Wang Juan anymore. Let's play together as three people. You didn't come to find me when you got better. I heard from mom that you went to the riverbank, so I went to the riverbank several times, but I didn't see you."

The more Xing'er talked, the more she felt wronged, and Song Li hurried to comfort her. Song Li also pulled Song Yue into the conversation, and the three of them happily started chatting soon.

About an incense stick of time passed, and Song Li and the others heard hurried footsteps, followed by a knock on the door. Song Xing shouted outside the door: "Big sister, second sister, Aunt Xing'er, open the door quickly!"

After hearing Song Xing's voice, Song Yue hurriedly opened the door and asked, "Xiao Xing, why are you here?"

Song Xing stood at the door and said, "My parents asked me to call you to the main hall to meet the guests. Let's go quickly!"

Song Li and his group soon arrived at the main hall, where people were sitting and standing. Song Li, who was already a little face-blind, couldn't tell who was who, so he could only smile and walk to Zhang's side with his head down.

Zhang held Song Li's hand and asked Song Li to sit next to her.

As soon as Song Li sat down, Jiang walked up to Song Li and said, "Xiao Li, my dear child. Qingzhou, this is Xiao Li." Jiang Qingzhou, wearing a new blue dress, slowly stood up and greeted Song Li. Song Li pretended not to know him, lowered her head and replied, and immediately the whole room was filled with laughter.

Jiang introduced Song Li to Jiang Qingzhou. Their eyes met in the air, and they both quickly turned their heads away and looked elsewhere.

Zhang asked Song Li to bring a cup of tea to Jiang Qingzhou. Jiang Qingzhou took it and drank it all. Then he took out a hairpin from his sleeve and inserted it into Song Li's hair.

At this time, the laughter in the room rang out again, and Song Li immediately lowered her head even more.

Song Changhe looked at Song Li's shy expression and said, "Since we have almost finished talking about the matter, let's stop here for now. We have prepared a banquet for noon, and please invite your second and third uncles to stay for dinner."

At this time, Song Ershun and Song Sanshun declined, saying that they had things to do at home, and left with their families.

Seeing that most people had left, Song Li's uncle Zhang Peng was about to leave, but Song Changhe hurriedly stopped him and said, "People in the village don't have so many rules. Eat your meal before leaving. You are far away. How long will it take to cook when you get home? Let the two children get familiar with each other. Xiaoxing, go and close the door and see if your uncle is still polite."

After hearing this, Song Xing ran out to close the door. Zhang Peng quickly stopped him and said, "Silly boy, you really went to close the door? Your father was just joking, don't take it seriously. Don't close the door, or your uncle will not leave."

Zhang Jixiang also pulled Song Xing and teased him with a smile.

Zhang walked over with a smile and touched Song Xing's head. She said to Song Xing, "Okay, Xiaoxing, take your brother Dahu, Erhu, and Ping'an out for a walk!" Song Xing and the others ran away happily after hearing this, and Jiang Qingzhou followed slowly behind them.

Zhang turned around and said to Song Li and Song Yue, "Xiao Li, Xiao Yue, you don't need to help with cooking today. You, Ruyi and your sister-in-law can go out for a walk!" Song Yue and Ruyi nodded, suppressing their smiles. Zhang said to them, "Take your sister and sister-in-law with you, don't play too crazy." The two of them nodded hurriedly, fearing that Zhang would take back her words.

But my cousin’s wife, whom I had met once before at my uncle’s house, said, “Aunt, I’d better stay and help. They are all young girls, and we can’t get along well. Just let Ruyi and the others look after Xiaoyou.”

Jiang also said: "Let Xia Lin stay as well, otherwise our whole family won't feel at ease eating this meal!"

After hearing this, Zhang didn't say anything else. Ruyi took the child from her cousin's arms and followed Song Li and Song Yue out.

When Ruyi saw Song Xing and the others go to the backyard, she hurriedly said, "Let's go too. I don't want to be bored in the house." Song Yue also agreed, and Song Li had no choice but to follow them.