Tao Zhenkun twisted his head away, and a wry smile fell from the corner of his lips.

At this time, Liu Xingmei understood his mood, so she was sad and wanted to cry. In order to have a child, he was willing to be tricked by this!

Just as Tao Zhenkun was leisurely looking into the distance, he accidentally saw a girl in the distance carrying a bundle of dry firewood walking back from a forest, followed by a little boy.

It turned out to be Mei Xiang and her younger brother Chu Ge.

The beautiful and shy face of Mei Xiang naturally appeared in front of him. Mei Xiang, who is already twenty-eight years old, is slim and elegant, don't look at her shabby clothes, but among the girls in the whole village, she is the only one who monopolizes the Oiran, is hardworking and sensible, and has obviously become a person who is admired and loved by some young men. What he never expected at this time was that this excellent and lovely girl that even Liu Xingmei liked, when he came back after a few months, he was already gone, and there was nowhere to find him!

Whose demonic hand cruelly strangled her youthful life?

The Lao Wu family is really a big family of four generations, and it is really harmonious and lively to get together. The arrival of Tao Zhenkun and Liu Xingmei can also be very warmly welcomed, because these two people are kind to the Lao Wu family.

It is a spacious dining room that can accommodate up to eight tables at the same time.

For many years, Wu Yuanzu and his wife Su Shi watched their children and grandchildren here, bathed in the atmosphere of family happiness, and this kind of peace and happiness was the happiest in their old age, and they envied many families, but they were beyond their reach.

The old lady, the old lady, Tao Zhenkun, and Liu Xingmei sat at the same table. Sumptuous dishes are laid out on the table, and the aroma of the wafts is tempting to the nose.

Except for Tao Zhenkun and Liu Xingmei, there are no other outsiders.

Before moving the chopsticks, Mrs. Wu said: "Inviting the two of you here today is purely a family banquet, so I didn't invite outsiders to sit with me, so I won't mind, right?" ”

Liu Xingmei smiled: "How can it be, it's best if there are no outsiders, but if you have it, you will be more restrained." What's more, we are not guests, it is really an honor to have such hospitality, thank you grandpa and grandma for your love! ”

"This kid can talk, and I love to listen." The old lady of the Su family said with a kind face.

The rest of the table was listening.

Mrs. Wu said: "My grandchildren came back and told me what you said, I can understand. However, this is the idea of Huan'er and Le'er, and I think it is feasible. Since you don't want to, I understand your thoughts. So I have a request, I wonder if you can grant it? ”

"Old man, please speak." Tao Zhenkun said.

"Our family in the whole village, can also be said to be a big business, the current world is not peaceful, in other rich and powerful people, when the war is in chaos, will ask the family to care for the home. You and Xingmei both have kung fu, otherwise you will all come to my house, I will pay you for the salary, you don't have to do anything else, you should do the work at home, you don't have to use it if you have nothing to do, what do you think? ”

"There's a good thing that fell from the sky, I-"

Before Liu Xingmei finished speaking, Tao Zhenkun interjected: "I understand the kindness of the old man." As far as our village is concerned, it is a treasure land of feng shui, located in the deep mountains and old forests, almost every family has a hunting rifle, and some people have good hunting skills, even if there are bandits and bandits, they have to be afraid of a little bit, and it will not be easy to succeed. As long as it weren't for the Japanese devils coming, nothing big would happen. Besides, what are they doing in this backwoods? There are no anti-Japanese guerrillas here, that would attract them. If the devil really came here, didn't recruit him and didn't provoke him, what could they do, could they still kill people and set fires? ”

"But after that Japanese appeared here, I didn't feel at ease in my heart, and I always felt like something was going to happen, which was an ominous premonition!" Old Lady Wu said worriedly.

Liu Xingmei said: "It's been so long, and there hasn't been any movement, so it's going to be fine." ”

"I hope so! However, a few days ago, when your second uncle went to the city to meet his in-laws to set Nijiao's wedding date, his in-laws were the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce in the county, that is, my eldest granddaughter's future father-in-law, he was an official of Manchukuo, but he was doing errands for the Japanese, which was a traitor! At this point, I am a little disgusted, but the family affairs of the two children were decided a few years ago, and the matchmaker is Jiang Zeyi, so he can't regret his marriage as an official! He said that the Japanese were murderous, and in other places, there were several villages, because some people were connected with the Anti-Japanese Federation, and they were all slaughtered by murder and arson, which was really inhumane! So I'm going to marry off the three sisters as soon as possible, so that I can rest assured! ”

Liu Xingmei couldn't help but scold: "This damn little Japanese devil is really hateful!" ”

On Mrs. Wu's eighty-first birthday last year, she had seen the object of Nijiao, that Long Hanyu, a young man with a dignified appearance and handsomeness. A son-in-law who wants money, money and power, in terms of dress, is better than Cheng Maoran and Yuan Yongtao, the objects of Nivani in the village. The family background of the Cheng Yuan family can stand up in the village, but how can it be compared with the Long family in the city.

Tao Zhenkun said: "We have a high mountain here, the emperor is far away, few people in the outside world know about it, and there are no anti-Japanese people, so it is not easy to cause trouble." It's good that there is an official in the city, and although he is doing things for the Japanese, he also has a relationship with the Japanese, and he can take care of some things. Besides, how could the Japanese army come here. ”

Liu Xingmei said: "Blessings and misfortunes depend on each other, both good and bad. There is a relationship, and it is often a good light and a light is also stained. Don't forget, no thief can't attract ghosts! Of course, without a reason, it is impossible for the Japanese devils to come all the way here for no reason to burn, kill and loot, here are a few large families headed by the Wu family, although the family background is more solid, but it is not a pile of gold and silver, and the oil and water that can be fished is not enough for them to stuff their teeth. But things are all in case, and no one knows what the future holds. ”

"If that's the case, even if I'm at home, the Japanese devils are coming, and the old and young women and children here can't resist with our strength, and it won't play much role."

Old lady Wu said: "Let's put this topic aside, I just want to keep you." The man is determined in all directions, it seems that you are insisting on leaving, then I can only take this thin wine to wish you a safe journey and come back as soon as possible. You two are kind to me, so I don't thank you for your kindness, let's come to a long time. Come, raise the cup together, and we've done it for you. ”

He first picked up the wine glass, and the family who could drink also took the wine cup, and drank as much as he could.

Then they moved their chopsticks to eat vegetables, and the old couple put vegetables into Tao Zhenkun and Liu Xingmei's dishes, feeling the love and warmth in humility.

Tao Zhenkun looked at the two amiable old men, and suddenly thought of his grandfather and grandmother, who he had never met, and didn't know what they looked like, which became a big regret in his life! At this time, he clearly knew that how to spend his life by sitting and eating and waiting for death to guard this acre and three-point land, it was not as glorious as his father as a carpenter. If you go out, there may be opportunities to run from time to time.

After a few glasses of wine, with the consent of Mrs. Wu, Wu Jinfu led the three brothers to toast, followed by Long Feng Chengxiang and the eight brothers of the family joy took turns to say some kind words to each other.

Tao Zhenkun didn't drink much, and he didn't drink as much as Liu Xingmei in his resignation. Looking at every member of this big family, Liu Xingmei said with emotion: "Grandpa, grandma, I really envy your big family, how happy you are, you don't have to worry about food, clothing, or money." ”

Old lady Wu sighed and said: "It's good in the eyes of others, but it's a pity that it's not a peaceful era!" But there is no such thing as a feast, and no one knows what will happen in the future. What worries me is that maybe one day this family will fall apart, and Jia Mansion in "Dream of Red Mansions" is the best example. Although he didn't dare to compare with Jiafu, he had saved some savings over the years. ”

Liu Xingmei smiled and said: "You are always too worried, we are a place where there is no dispute with the world, as long as bandits and devils do not come, there will be no day." Peace is a blessing, and those who are content are always happy. If you are not an official eunuch, there will be no ups and downs, you and your grandmother are both long-lived and hundred-year-old people, and they are blessed stars in the sky. There is a way to teach the son, and there is a way to govern the family. How can Jia's mother in Jiafu follow suit, her children and grandchildren are all rich and unkind, and they don't know how to be rich in happiness, and they do nothing wrong, so they toss away the huge family business. ”

Old lady Wu said happily: "This is being said, but I love to hear it." It's even more difficult to start a business, maybe I'm worrying about it. There is nothing in the world, and mediocre people disturb themselves! However, if we look at the current situation, the outlook is not optimistic. I discussed with my four sons and decided to sell a large part of the cattle and sheep, so that if there was a trouble, it would not be a burden. ”