On the way, Tang Mian popularized the personnel relationship of her mother's family to Zhuang Zhuang.

Grandfather Tang Dingzhong, grandmother Chen.

Uncle Tang Dewen, aunt Liu Xiaolan.

Second uncle Tang Dewu and second uncle Liu Xiaohong.

The eldest cousin Tang Mingjie, the second cousin Tang Xiaolian, and the third cousin Tang Xiaocao are all from the eldest uncle.

The eldest cousin Tang Xiaoyu, the second cousin Tang Mingfei, and the third cousin Tang Mingyi were all from the second uncle.

The little guy listened carefully to Tang Mian's words and tried to remember these names. But when I arrived at Da'an Village, I kept pinching my fingers and was very nervous.

Seeing this, Tang Mian gently held his little hand and comforted: "Our strong, well-behaved and sensible, grandparents will definitely like you." Uncle, haven't you already seen it, he said he likes you personally! ”

Hearing this, the little guy raised his head and looked at Tang Mian with a worried expression, "Really? ”

"Nature is true." Tang Mian rubbed his sturdy little head and smiled for sure.

When Zhuang Zhuang heard this, he grinned.

He will definitely find a way to make his grandparents like him, because his grandparents and uncles are all relatives of his mother.

"What do little kids want to do so much, it's a serious thing to eat well and grow up quickly." Lu Zhiqiang, who was driving the ox cart in front, said with a smile.

Zhuang Zhuang pursed his mouth, "Second uncle, I have already started to learn words, not a little kid." ”

Lu Zhiqiang laughed even harder, "Say you're a little kid, you still don't believe it, who told you that you won't be a kid when you start learning words?" I don't know if others like you or not, but my family likes you, and I'm determined to protect you, my brother! ”

Thinking of his son pestering him to teach kung fu, he was afraid of pain and hardship and holding back not to give up, he wanted to laugh.

Zhuang Zhuang blinked inexplicably, "Brother protects me? ”

"Yes, Mao Mao said that I will protect you in the future." Lu Zhiqiang nodded and said.

Zhuang Zhuang stared at Tang Mian, wanting to get some information from her, why did his brother protect him?

As if he understood the meaning of Zhuang Zhuang, Tang Mian smiled softly and said, "You and Mao Mao are brothers, and he naturally wants to protect you." ”

The little one blinked again, right?

Is it a brother who wants to protect him?

However, that younger brother doesn't seem to be very smart, so it's better to protect him himself in the future.

Zhuang Zhuang was said by Lu Zhiqiang in a few words, and his mind was full of thinking about protecting his younger brother in the future, but he forgot about his nervousness.

When a few people arrived at Tang's house, it was not more than half of the hour.

Lu Zhiqiang sent the people and drove away.

After Lu Zhiqiang left, Tang Mian led Zhuang Zhuang and knocked on the door.

"It's coming, it's coming." The voice was loud and full of energy, Tang Mian knew that this was her sister-in-law Liu Xiaolan.

Liu Xiaolan opened the door and saw that it was Tang Mian, and immediately pulled the corners of her lips and smiled, "My sister is back, come in quickly, come in quickly." ”

Tang Mian moved and took his strong hand, looked down at him, and said, "This is the eldest aunt." ”

When Zhuang Zhuang heard this, he immediately raised the sweetest smile and spit out the most milky and crisp voice, "Hello aunt, I am Lu Yanxiu, and my nickname is Zhuang Zhuang." ”

"Yo! Good, good, strong and good! Liu Xiaolan said with a bright smile, "Don't stand, come in quickly, since your eldest brother came back and said it, the whole family is looking forward to it!" ”

Tang Mian responded with a good word and led Zhuang Zhuang into the house.

Liu Xiaolan didn't follow Tang Mian into the house, but stood at the door and said, "We just finished eating, my father and mother are in the hall at this time, you just go in." Your eldest brother and second brother are both drying rice in the dam, and the two older skin monkeys in the family are also going to join in the fun. ”

"I'm going to call your second brother back, he hasn't seen his eldest nephew yet! There are also two fur monkeys, so that they can also come back to meet their brother. ”

"The two older girls go out with their younger siblings and will come back later."

"Okay." Tang Mian nodded, "Sister-in-law, you can call your eldest brother back, and you will come back with you." After the rice is opened, you can leave it alone. ”

Liu Xiaolan was stunned, "Why is this?" ”

"Sister-in-law, I have something I want to tell you later."

Liu Xiaolan paused and responded, "Okay." ”

After the words fell, he greeted Zhuang Zhuang and turned around and went out the door.

After she left, Tang Mian stretched out his hand to cover the door and led Zhuang Zhuang to the hall.

Reliving a lifetime, she was the first time she saw her father and mother, and she was suddenly scared of her hometown.

In the last life, for her, her father and mother also took a lot of money to Zhang Xiucai in private. They were worried about her all day long, and they dragged down the eldest brother and second brother.

The eldest brother and the second brother knew that Zhang Xiucai was messing around outside, and came to beat him several times.

In the first two times, Zhang Xiucai still had a good conscience, and he didn't pursue it for the sake of his father and mother who gave money.

Later, Zhang Xiucai made a fuss about suing the official, otherwise he would lose money.

After all, Xiucai can see officials without kneeling, and they can't be beaten at will.

If Zhang Xiucai has to be investigated, the eldest brother and the second brother will also suffer a lawsuit.

There is no way, the family can only lose money. After losing twice, the eldest brother and the second brother were timid, and her mother's family was dragged down by her.

Later, she was sold by Zhang Xiucai to pay off her debts, and she never heard any news from her mother's family again.

"Dad, mother." Walking outside the hall, Tang Mian shouted a little choked.

Tang Dingzhong and Chen looked up when they heard the voice, and shouted happily: "Mianniang." ”

"Come on in."

Tang Mian suppressed the emotions in his heart and led Zhuang Zhuang across the threshold.

Tang Dingzhong and Chen also saw the little guy, he was thin and small, his hair was a little dry, his skin was slightly yellow, his eyes were round and bright, and his facial features were quite delicate.

Zhuang Zhuang followed Tang Mian to the middle of the house, let go of Tang Mian's hand, knelt on the ground, looked at them with a smile, and said obediently: "Grandpa is good, grandma is good, I am my mother's son, my name is Lu Yanxiu, my nickname is Zhuang Zhuang." ”

Tang Dingzhong and Chen were stunned by the little guy's actions, "What is this doing, hurry up." Mianniang, help him up. ”

"Dad, mother, you are his grandparents and grandmothers, it doesn't hurt to kneel." Tang Mian not only did not stretch out his hand to help Zhuang Zhuang, but also said that he knelt right.

Chen glared at her, "Okay, hurry up and get strong." ”

Tang Mian smiled, knowing that she was angry with her, she reached out and pulled Zhuang Zhuang up.

He put the things in his hand on the table on the side again, "Father-in-law heard that I was going back to my parents' house, and I went to the town to buy a small gift yesterday." ”

Tang Dingzhong and Chen glanced at each other and said, "You don't need to buy anything in the future, use this money to buy some delicious food to make up for the child, and see how thin he is." ”

Tang Mian smiled softly, "Dad, mother." Don't worry, my son, I'll raise him strong. ”

Tang Dingzhong and Chen were not very happy when they heard this, but there was a slight sorrow between their eyebrows.

However, Chen still responded: "It's good to know." ”

After the words fell, he turned his head to Tang Dingzhong and said, "Old man, you talk to Mianniang for a while first, and I'll go back to the house." ”

After the eldest came back two days ago and said it, the family prepared gifts and put them in her room.

Tang Dingzhong nodded, knowing that she went back to the house to get something.

Chen got up and looked at Zhuang Zhuang, showing a gentle smile, "Zhuang Zhuang, grandma leaves, you talk to grandpa first." ”

"Okay." Strong and obediently answered.

Chen left, and Tang Dingzhong didn't know what to say to his daughter. The main thing is that Zhuang Zhuang is here, and there are some things that are inconvenient to say.

"Mianniang, I haven't seen you for half a month, are you okay lately?" Good or not, they have actually heard of it.

When Zhou Xiaohua returned to her parents' house, she didn't say much.

Tang Mian smiled and nodded, "Dad, I'm fine." ”

It's great to be able to live a new life!

"Okay." My daughter only reports good news and not bad news!

"Mianniang, when will you start harvesting rice, we will go over and help."

Tang Mian thought for a while and said, "Father-in-law said that he would start harvesting rice tomorrow." However, you don't need to go over to help, the eldest uncle, the second uncle, and a few cousins are here, and they will be able to take it away soon. ”

Tang Dingzhong waved his hand directly after hearing this, "They are them, and we are us." We've finished harvesting our rice, and we're going to have to have one or two people to help anyway, and we can't let you tell the truth. ”

Tang Mian paused, "Dad, actually..."

"Alright, that's it. Ming'er, let your eldest brother and sister-in-law come over to help. ”

“... Good. Tang Mian couldn't, so he could only respond.

After the rice harvest was done, Tang Dingzhong began to chat, "How old is the child?" ”

Tang Mian looked down at Zhuang Zhuang, "The little guy just turned four years old." ”

Tang Dingzhong was stunned, the good-looking children looked older than him at the age of three, and they were really .....

"Then you really have to take care of him."

"Hmm." Tang Mian responded.

She didn't plan to tell her father about the little guy's illness, so as not to worry about them.

At this time, Chen returned to the hall with a bag and put it in Tang Mian's hand.

Tang Mian pinched it, slightly stunned, it was full of copper plates, and there were quite a few of them.

"Mother, what are you doing here?"

Chen turned around and walked to the chair where Fang was sitting and sat down, looked at Zhuang Zhuang, and said, "Mianniang, do you think that if you don't say it, your father and mother really don't know anything?" ”

In the countryside, gossip spreads the fastest.

"Mother..."

Chen sighed, "This money was proposed by your eldest brother, and your second brother and two sisters-in-law did not object." It's not a lot, but it's good enough to handle it for a while. ”

"Dad, mother, I really can't accept this money." Tang Mian stepped forward and put the money bag on the table and said.

Chen's eyebrows twisted, picked up the money bag and stuffed it into Tang Mian's hand strongly, "You kid, you will take it if you give it to you." ”

Tang Mian's heart was warm, "Dad, mother." Listen to me, I've been collecting medicine to earn money since the last two days, and I've earned a lot. ”

"What? Collecting medicine to make money? When did you still know about medicinal herbs? Tang Dingzhong and Chen all looked at Tang Mian in disbelief.

Tang Mian knew that they would react like this, and said the previous excuse again, "Ah Xun has taken too much medicine over the years, and I have taken care of him for a long time, so I know a few more medicinal materials." ”

When the two of them heard this, their expressions instantly became regretful, "Why did my father and mother find you such a family affair in the first place." ”

Tang Mian chuckled and was relieved, "Dad, mother, this family business is very good, you don't have to feel guilty of yourself." ”

"What a good! He was widowed at a young age. Chen immediately answered, "You too, why don't you want to find another one!" I heard that Zhang Xiucai's conditions are good, you are stubborn. ”

Speaking of Zhang Xiucai, Tang Mian's mood instantly deteriorated. However, it was not obvious on his face, "Dad, mother, I really think that the current life is very good, don't mention the matter of marriage in the future." ”

"You...."Chen was so angry that he slapped the table, but he was helpless.

"Grandma." After Zhuang Zhuang saw it, he walked to Chen's side and shouted sweetly.

In front of a child, Chen had no choice but to temporarily put away his anger, squeezed out a smile, and said, "What's wrong?" ”

Zhuang Zhuang stretched out his hand to hold Chen, and said in a crisp voice: "Grandma, don't be angry. When Zhuang Zhuang grows up, he will definitely be filial to his mother, and he will not let his mother be alone. ”

"Eh, good, good, strong and good!" Chen pinched his sturdy little face and said.

Tang Mian's heart is slightly warm, and his son can also be very caring.

Tang Dingzhong nodded with satisfaction, at present, this kid is still good.

"Okay, let's talk about your medicine first." Tang Dingzhong turned his head to look at Tang Mian and said.

Tang Mian came up with the first two herb collections, but he just concealed the matter of going into the mountains in the afternoon, so as not to worry his father and mother.

After Tang Dingzhong and Chen listened, they didn't know whether to be happy or sad for a while.

The good thing is that my daughter can collect medicine to earn money, and her life will not be so hard in the future.

The sad thing is that her daughter's ability to collect medicine was actually learned by her son-in-law who took medicine for many years.

Tang Mian saw that his father and mother were silent, and took out the medicinal herbs from his sleeve, "Dad, mother, I brought over the several medicinal materials I picked last time." I want to teach my eldest brother that they know each other, and I can have one more income in the family in the future. ”

Tang Dingzhong and Chen were both stunned, "Are you serious? ”

"Nature is true." Tang Mian chuckled and nodded.

When Tang Dingzhong heard Tang Mian say this, he immediately got up, "I'll go to the dam to exchange your eldest brother and them back." ”

"Daddy, you wait." Tang Mian stopped.

"I told my sister-in-law when I was at the door just now that she had already gone to the dam to call the eldest brother and the second brother, and she should be back soon."

Sure enough, as soon as Tang Mian's words fell, they heard the voices of Tang Dewen and others.

Not only did the adults come back, but so did a few small ones.

Seeing this situation, Tang Dingzhong said to Zhuang Zhuang with a smile: "Let's go, grandpa will take you to recognize your brothers and sisters." ”

Zhuang Zhuang obediently stretched out his hand to Tang Dingzhong to lead, "Okay! ”

Seeing this, Chen also went out with him, and handed over the matter of recognizing medicinal herbs to the young man, and she thought about what to eat at noon!

When my daughter and grandson came, it was not good to eat only two meals.

At this time, Liu Xiaohong, who cleaned up the stove room, also came out.

When the family heard that Tang Mian was going to teach them to know and collect medicine, they were so happy that they didn't know why.

Tang Mian also explained to them carefully and was very patient.

After confirming that they all knew each other, Tang Mian saw that it was not too late, so he went to the river with Tang Dewen and Tang Dewu.

That's where it's easiest to find an arrow.

Sure enough, Tang Dewen was the first to find an arrow and did not admit his mistake.

After walking along the river for half an hour, the three of them dug up about half a catty of arrows, and the harvest was very good.

Tang Mian suggested that they take it to the town in the afternoon and sell it, according to the price offered by Dr. Wu, as long as it is not too different.

The two brothers readily agreed.

They have little ability, they only dig in the fields all day long, and only go to the town to work as casual workers in their spare time.

Now that they can collect medicine and earn more money, they are more steady.

After lunch, Tang Mian proposed to go back to Qingyuan Village.

"It's noon, it's hot, what are you busy going back to? After dinner, I'll ask your eldest brother to take you back. Tang Dingzhong said.

Tang Mian smiled, "Dad, it's okay, I told my second cousin that he would drive an ox cart to pick me up and Zhuangzhuang." I have a lot of things to do in the afternoon, and I have to rush back. ”

Everyone saw that Tang Mian insisted, and Lu Zhiqiang also arrived, so they didn't stay anymore.

After returning to the village, Tang Mian took the things prepared yesterday, as well as the jerky prepared for her by the Li family, water and cakes, and went to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Zhian and Lu Zhiqiang.