When the pears are green

Song Li and Song Yue just walked to the entrance of the village and ran into Song Changhe who was hurrying on his way. Song Changhe said to them: "Xiao Li, Xiao Yue, I'm going to meet your mother and Xiao Xing on the road. You guys go back quickly and remember to cook."

Song Li hurriedly said, "Dad, you should go quickly! Xiaoyue and I know about it." After hearing what Song Li said, Song Changhe left quickly.

The road at the entrance of the village is the only way for Wuzhuang Village to go out. There are fields on the south side of the road, and willow trees are planted on the roadside. In summer, some people will enjoy the cool under the trees, and in winter, some people will bask in the sun under the trees.

Song Li saw the blood-red setting sun through the willow branches swaying in the wind.

Song Yue said to Song Li, "Sister, let's go back quickly. The chickens at home are still hungry!" After Song Li came to her senses, she went home with Song Yue.

After returning home, Song Li asked Song Yue to throw the earthworms to the hens first, then take some grass and throw it to the chickens and ducklings, and then she went to cook.

Song Li looked through the kitchen window and saw that the light in the yard was getting dimmer and dimmer. Song Changhe and the others had not returned yet, and Song Li couldn't help but feel anxious.

Song Li was absent-minded while cooking the meal. She looked out the window and asked Song Yue from time to time. Not only did she almost cut her finger, she also almost burned the pot dry.

Before dark, Song Changhe, Zhang and Song Xing finally returned.

Song Li listened to Song Xing chattering with Song Yue in the yard, and she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

During dinner, Song Changhe said, "My second uncle said that he will leave in two or three days. This time we are going to the county town, where a wealthy family is going to build a house. We may not be back until the Mid-Autumn Festival."

After hearing this, Zhang suddenly felt like she couldn't eat anymore. She said to Song Changhe, "Just go."

Song Changhe glanced at Zhang who was absent-minded, and continued, "While I'm not at home, you must listen to your mother. If you are obedient, dad will buy you delicious food." After hearing this, Song Yue and Song Xing quickly said that they would definitely listen to their mother.

Song Li couldn't help but smile when she saw this. Song Changhe then said to Song Li, "Xiao Li, you are the oldest and most sensible of the three of you. After I'm gone, you have to help your mother more." When Song Li heard Song Changhe mention her, she quickly said, "Dad, don't worry, I will control them."

After eating a few bites, Zhang went back to the house, saying that she was too tired. When Song Changhe saw Zhang leave, he followed her back.

Song Li also asked Song Yue and Song Xing to go back. After cleaning up the kitchen, she chopped the grass she had dug this afternoon in the moonlight.

On an early summer night, the breeze blows around, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Song Li put the chopped grass into the basket, stretched herself, and looked up to see the brightest Venus in the night sky.

The night sky is beautiful tonight. Song Li first found the Summer Triangle according to her memory, and then saw the Big Dipper.

At this moment, Song Li really wanted to find someone to share the starry sky with her. She looked at the rustling locust tree, and then at the well reflecting the moon, and felt a little lost.

Song Li moved a stool and sat in a place with a wide view in the yard. He looked around, but after a while, his neck felt a little sore.

Song Li stretched out her hand to rub her neck, and accidentally touched the wooden hairpin on her head, and she thought of Jiang Qingzhou again. Song Li thought that next summer, she might be able to wait until midnight with Jiang Qingzhou to see the brilliant starry river that stretched across the southernmost part of the night sky.

From time to time, dogs barked in the village. Song Li thought that when Song Changhe went out to work, she would go to the village to get a dog to raise. Today, she saw that Song Changrong's dog seemed to be about to give birth, so she wanted to ask Lianlian tomorrow if she could get one.

Song Li felt a little sleepy, so she yawned and went back to her room to sleep.

After breakfast the next day, Song Changhe asked Song Xing to help him build a smaller pen next to the chicken coop to house the eight ducklings.

Song Li first went to the vegetable garden and brought back the bamboo branches that had been dried in the sun. Then she said to Song Changhe and Zhang, "Dad, Mom, I want to have a dog."

Zhang asked in surprise: "Xiao Li, didn't you dislike cats and dogs before? Why did you want to raise a dog again?" Song Li told Song Changhe and Zhang about the conflict between her and Wang Juan yesterday afternoon. After hearing this, Zhang scolded Wang Juan again and wanted to go to Wang's house again with a stick.

Song Changhe hurriedly stopped Zhang and said, "Xiangxiang, don't be impulsive. Xiaoli didn't suffer any loss. Even if you go, you won't find a reason!" As he spoke, he handed the stick in Zhang's hand to Song Yue.

Song Changhe coaxed Zhang and said, "Xiao Li is right. Before, we just thought that Xiao Li and Wang Juan had conflicts, so we didn't think much about it. Now a gangster is involved, it's different. Let's just raise a dog. It won't eat much, and I can rest assured when I'm outside. Third brother's wife is about to give birth, and Chang Ming will not go out this time. When I leave, please ask Chang Ming to pay more attention. It's okay, Xiao Li, don't think too much."

Song Li felt a little ashamed after hearing this. She felt that she had brought trouble to the Song family. Song Li whispered, "Dad, it's all my fault."

When Song Changhe heard this, he thought to himself that after coaxing his wife, he had to coax his daughter. He hurriedly said, "Xiao Li, don't think so. This is not your fault. We just need to be careful. What's more, it was Wang Juan who provoked you from the beginning to the end. Don't think too much."

After hearing Song Changhe's words of comfort, Song Li didn't say anything, but just lowered her head and rubbed her hands.

Song Xing ran into the room, took out the dagger, handed it to Song Li and said, "Sister, I'm giving it back to you. Don't be afraid, I will protect you." Song Li took the dagger and smiled at Song Xing.

Zhang and Song Changhe looked at the dagger in Song Li's hand. After glancing at each other, Zhang asked, "Xiao Li, where did you get the dagger?"

Song Li suddenly cried out in her heart: Oh no, my parents don't know about the existence of the dagger. Song Li quickly sorted out her thoughts and said, "Mom, Jiang Qingzhou gave it to me. I forgot to tell you."

Zhang asked in disbelief, "When did he give it to you?" Song Li said, "He gave it to you on the day we met, along with the wooden hairpin. Yueyue can testify to that."

After Song Li finished speaking, she looked at Song Yue with extremely sincere eyes. Under Song Li's expectant eyes, Song Yue nodded and said, "Mom, sister didn't lie to you. I saw it."

After hearing this, Zhang said to Song Li, "Xiao Li, let it go quickly, don't hurt anyone."

Song Li smiled and said, "Mom, I'll go right away." After that, she trotted to the room.

After Song Li came out, she said to Zhang: "Mom, I saw Uncle Changrong's dog was about to give birth yesterday, and I wanted to go and ask."

Seeing that Song Li rarely took the initiative to go out, Zhang said happily: "Then go ahead. Are you okay by yourself? Do you want Xiaoyue to go with you?"

Song Li smiled and said, "Mom, no need, I can do it myself."

After Song Li finished talking to Zhang, she went out by herself. Relying on the memory in her mind, Song Li quickly arrived at Song Changrong's house.

Song Li stood at the door and knocked three times. A female voice came from inside and asked, "Who is it?" It must be Lianlian's voice.

Song Li hurriedly said, "Aunt, I'm Xiao Li." Soon, the door opened, and Lian Lian took Song Li's hand and said, "Xiao Li, what brings you here today?"

Song Li smiled and said, "Aunt, my family wants to have a dog. I saw your dog yesterday and it should be giving birth soon, so I wanted to ask if I can have one?"

Lianlian asked Song Li to hurry into the house. As she walked, she said, "Others may not be able to do it, but since Xiaoli said it, it must be possible." After she finished speaking, Lianlian and Song Li both laughed.

Song Li stayed at Lianlian's house for a while, and after promising Lianlian that she would come to play with her in the future, she went home.