Splendid Twins

Si Yao did not sleep well that night and did not fall into a deep sleep until the second half of the night. When she opened her eyes, Liu Niang was no longer by her side. She got up when she heard the noise outside.

Outside the house, Si Lao Er had already cut a bundle of fresh grass roots and placed it in front of the donkey. He looked at the smooth and shiny donkey back with increasing satisfaction. Seeing his two sons moving slowly, he wanted to yell at them, but thinking of his own daughter who was still asleep, he lowered his voice and said in dissatisfaction:

"Hurry up, don't wake your sister."

Si Yang wiped his face with a towel, thinking that his father had changed a little since his sister came back...

Just as the father and his two sons were about to leave, Si Yao came out with messy hair. Seeing this, Si Lao Er glared at Si Yang, then turned to Si Yao and said:

"Yaoyao, sleep a little longer, we're going to the fields."

"I'm not going to sleep anymore. Where's my mother?"

"I'm here. I just went to your sixth aunt's field and pulled some vegetables. I'll make lunch for you later. You're home alone, so eat when you're hungry."

Liu Niang's trouser legs were covered with dew, and the torn straw sandals on her feet were covered in mud. She came in with a small cabbage in her hand. There was no kitchen in this house, only a stove under the courtyard wall.

Si Yao's heart moved, and she said with a smile:

"Thank you for your hard work, mother. You do it first, and we will go to the field together later."

"Well, it's not that hard to cook for your own children." Liu Niang felt a little embarrassed. Her daughter always spoke nicely.

"Then you two can take your time. We'll be leaving first."

Si Lao Er was anxious about the work in the fields, so he left with his two sons. Si Yao fetched some water and saw a half-new face towel on the edge of the wooden basin next to her. She saw that it was taken out by Si Qing, and her eyes and brows were filled with extreme gentleness at this time.

Seeing that Liu Niang was still cooking, he walked out of the yard, walked a few steps along the road, then slowly ran, observing Sijia Village by the way.

At dawn, the air was exceptionally fresh. The people of Sijia Village started a new day. The hardworking women got up early and started cooking. The men were sweeping the courtyard. Some families even raised chickens, ducks, and geese. The children yawned and held a long bamboo pole in their hands, driving the livestock to the fields where the crops had been harvested...

Si Yao herself did not think her behavior was abrupt, but it was a strange sight to the people in Sijia Village. She ran past like a gust of wind, and most people did not notice. But by chance, Aunt Huang, the most famous gossiper in Sijia Village, came out to empty the urine pot and saw Si Yao's back. She was startled and shouted immediately:

“This is incredible!”

The family heard the noise and came out: "What happened?"

"Whose girl just ran past here."

"That's nonsense! Hurry up and boil some water. I'm going to the fields!"

Aunt Huang rolled her eyes. Why did she boil water just to watch the fun? When her husband left, she went straight into the house, washed her face casually, and went out with a handful of roasted pumpkin seeds in her pocket.

Si Yao ran around Sijia Village and had a general idea of ​​the village. Liu Niang had already cooked the vegetable porridge and put it in a clay pot. Si Yao came back and said with a smile:

"Since you want to go to the fields, let's go. You can play on the ridges later."

Si Yao smiled without saying anything. While Liu Niang was packing things, she went straight into the house and took out a Shaanxi pot cake from the space. This was the one she bought when she was on duty before. The cake was thick and crispy, and it was just right for everyone to eat together.

"Mom, pack this cake up so we can eat it together when we get hungry later."

Liu Niang didn't ask any more questions. She took it and put it in the cloth bag, "Eat more later."

Si Yao grinned, and Liu Niang put a straw hat on Si Yao's head. The big hat made Si Yao's originally small face look even smaller. The mother and daughter carried their things and went out.

By chance, I met Aunt Huang on the road, and she was chatting with two other aunts while eating melon seeds.

"Oh my god, I got up this morning to empty the urinal, and guess what I saw?"

"What? What's wrong? What's wrong?"

"I don't know whose daughter came out of whose yard so early in the morning and ran away!"

"Did you see anyone?"

"I saw her back. That figure doesn't look like anyone's daughter-in-law!"

"Whose is that? Whose does it look like to you?"

"I ran too fast and didn't see it, but, if it happens once, it will happen twice, we'll know sooner or later!"

"Well, hey, who is that? Who is Si Laoer's wife leading?"

"Si Wan?"

"No, Si Wan isn't that pretty."

"Mrs. Liu, who is that person next to you?" Aunt Huang shouted directly.

Liu Niang had never been able to talk to these people before, but today she spoke for the first time:

"Aunt Huang, this is my daughter, my dear daughter."

After hearing this, several aunts were stunned and stared at Si Yao. Si Yao didn't mind. She smiled generously and greeted them.

"This is your daughter. Oh my god, she's so fair. What about your Si Wan? Didn't she come back?"

There was a flash of surprise in Aunt Huang's eyes, this girl is so beautiful, I used to think that Si Wan was pretty, but now looking at the girl in front of her, it's like a dogtail grass versus a peony!

"Wanwan is with her biological parents. This is my biological daughter, Siyao."

Liu Niang didn't think there was anything to hide. Seeing that the aunts were looking straight at Si Yao, she spoke directly:

"A few aunts are chatting. I'm going to take the girl to the fields first. We can chat again when we have time."

After Liu Niang led Si Yao away, several old women started to talk about the old man Si from the Si family. No matter whether it was true or not, they would tell the story first out of respect!

When Aunt Huang thought of Mrs. Si's character, a hint of malice flashed in her eyes. She made an excuse to leave and walked towards the old courtyard of the Si family with a twisted waist.

The old courtyard of the Si family was deserted. Mrs. Si had just lit a fire and made a bowl of brown rice porridge, and old man Si was sitting on the doorstep waiting to eat.

"I don't know if my brother Yao has eaten yet. I'll cook him some brown sugar eggs when he comes back. My dear grandson will have a good time on his tuition..."

Mrs. Si divided a bowl of porridge into two and a half bowls, added some cold water into it, and walked over with the bowls.

Old Man Si took it and glanced at Mrs. Si's bowl. Then he picked up the porridge, blew on it and took a sip:

"Did you add water again?"

"It's too hot, just eat it."

Old Man Si stopped talking and silently put the porridge into his mouth. After drinking it, he said:

"Go to Lao Er's place again in two days. Brother Yao needs to recuperate."

Mrs. Si knew very well what her old man meant. He complained that she had added too much water!

"I know, you don't need to tell me!"

Old Man Si stood up and went out with his sickle. Mrs. Si had just come out after washing the dishes when Aunt Huang's voice came from the door:

"Aunt Si, come out quickly, I have something to tell you."

Mrs. Si opened the door and looked at Aunt Huang who was very enthusiastic, and said with a smile:

"What's the matter, Aunt Huang?"

"Oh, what a great joy! Your granddaughter is back!"

"My granddaughter?"

Seeing that Mrs. Si looked confused, Aunt Huang kindly explained:

"I'm afraid your Si Wan has found her biological parents. The one who came back now is your granddaughter, and she said her name is Si Yao!"

what?

That bitch didn't come back, but another money-loser came back?

Seeing that Mrs. Si's face changed, Aunt Huang added fuel to the fire:

"Yes, she is really fair. I see that she is wearing brand new clothes. You are so lucky. Your granddaughter has come back to be filial to you!"

"Look at what you said. I have sons and grandchildren. How can I rely on a little girl to be filial?"

Aunt Huang knew what Mrs. Si was like, but she didn't expose her on the spot. She just smiled and said:

"That's right. Well, I have to go to the fields. I'm wasting my time just to bring you a message."

Mrs. Si watched Aunt Huang walk away with a fake smile, spat fiercely, turned around and went back into the house. She felt more and more that the bitch Liu Niang did not take her, the mother-in-law, seriously!

She immediately stood up, closed the door, and walked towards Si Laoer's thatched cottage. She had to go and see it for herself. Thinking back to the time, she had been tolerant and generous towards that girl Si Wan. It was because the second son gave her ten taels of silver that she used to help the third son marry a woman and start a family. Now that her granddaughter has returned, she must be filial to her as her grandmother!

It would be best to give her money, so that she can buy pens and ink for her beloved grandson. She wants everything she eats, drinks and wears!