Chapter 20 Familial Warmth 2
Song Ruying nodded. “Okay. Be careful, Daddy”
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Song Zhenyu turned to Zhang Yingyue and said, “Yingue, it’s still light out there, and those few trap won’t take much time.”
Zhang Yingyue gave a slight nod, urging, “Be careful while you’re out there, Zhenyu.”
Having said that, she instructed her two sons, “Tianheng. Tiangi, you two must listen to your father, okay?”
Song Tianqi and Song Tianheng nodded bemusedly, giving her their promise.
*After washing the rice and starting the fire, Song Zhenyu left with Song Tianqi and Song Tianheng.
Song Ruying watched the fire obediently.
Zhang Yingyue, on the other hand, patted Song Shuying, coaxing gently after feeding her, “Be good and sleep, Shuying. I’ll just sort out the cotton for a bit.”
Song Shuying smacked her lips and blinked her eyes before obediently drifting off to sleep.
Over the course of the past few days, Zhang Yingyue’s condition had improved greatly compared to before. Their family wasn’t exactly affluent, so doing nothing would leave her feeling anxious.
Sewing clothes and the like could be done sitting on the bed and wasn’t too tiring since it only involved the hands. Naturally, she would also keep an eye on her mother, ensuring that she took breaks periodically.
Right then, she allowed her consciousness to sink into her space to absorb spiritual energy.
Seeing how well–behaved Song Shuying was, Zhang Yingyue felt a wave of relief wash over her. She couldn’t help but chuckle at herself for being silly and explaining herself to her daughter.
Having no time to dwell on it, she immediately began to sorting out the cotton.
Ordinary cotton wasn’t meticulously picked, so it would still contain bits of pine needles and the like. She picked the impurities out and discarded them. By doing so, the clothes would be comfortable. After she had been at work for a while, Song Shuying would make some noise, forcing her to take a break. If she didn’t do so, the latter would start crying.
Left with no other choice, Zhang Yingyue could only rest briefly every half an hour. As she gazed at her daughter, who was looking all obedient, she couldn’t help but mutter, “Shuying, are you being considerate of me? For some reason, I feel that you’re very sensible. But you’re just a baby, so that can’t be possible. Maybe you’re just not used to me not being around you all the time.”
Song Shuying stayed by her mother’s side obediently, neither crying nor making a fuss.
Laughing, Zhang Yingyue continued, “But I’m more inclined to believe that you’re concerned about me and want me to rest.”
Song Shuying opened her eyes and cast a look at her mother.
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Zhang Yingyue looked into her animated eyes and couldn’t help leaning in to plant a kiss on her cheek. “Your eyes are truly beautiful, Shuying.”
If Song Shuying could speak, she would have complimented her back about her eyes being incredibly gentle.
Every single person in her family suffused her with warmth.
After taking a brief rest, Zhang Yingyue resumed sorting out the cotton.
When Song Ruying had finished cooking and put out the fire, she also came over to help tidy. They continued until the sky had completely darkened and the cotton had been picked. Zhang Yingyue muttered worriedly, “Why aren’t they back yet?”
As she was doing so, a voice resonated outside.
“Yingyue, I’m back!”
Hearing Song Zhenyu’s voice, Zhang Yingyue was relieved. She smiled at Song Ruying and said, “Ruying. go fetch some water for your father to wash his hands before dinner.
“Okay.”
Song Ruying promptly got out of bed and left the room.
It was simply too late that day, so Song Zhenyu asked his three children apologetically. “How about I make the egg drop soup for you tomorrow instead?”
Song Tianqi and Song Tianheng were tempted, but they remembered the words they had spoken not too long ago. Both of them shook their heads and demurred, “No. Let Shuying have it.”
Song Ruying chimed in, “We don’t need it, Daddy. When the hen has laid another egg tomorrow, we can. cook a poached egg for Mommy.”
Song Zhenyu chuckled and nodded. “Okay.”
Song Ruying was unaware that chickens didn’t lay eggs every day. Looking into her sparkling eyes, Song Zhenyu simply couldn’t bear to tell her that.
Before he sat down to cat, he first took some food to Zhang Yingyue in the room.
Song Ruying and her two older brothers ate on small stools at a leisurely pace. When Song Zhenyu came out of the room, Song Ruying asked, “Dad, shall I bring Tianqi and Tianheng out to catch worms again tomorrow?”
After–some thought, Song Zhenyu shook his head. “They will be helping me with farming tomorrow, so they won’t be able to join you in catching worms. You’ll be on your own.”
His firewood business was no longer viable, and the traps he set might not necessarily yield anything. Therefore, the most crucial thing for their family was still their land.
The land spanning two thousand and seven hundred square meters at the back of the mountain had been neglected for a long time, so it was both barren and dried out. He had to till it and scatter some vegetable seeds, taking advantage of the winter to nourish the soil
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Although his two sons were not mentally impaired, they were at least adolescents and could be considered half a laborer each.
Zhang Yingyue also needed someone by her side, so it was perfect for Song Ruying to take care of her and Song Shuying.
Upon hearing that, Song Ruying nodded with a smile. Okay. I’ll catch a lot of worms for our chickens to
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Song Zhenyu flashed her a gentle
smile.
Shortly after they had finished eating, the whole family washed up and went to bed.
Early the next morning, Song Zhenyu was the first to wake up. He then went to tilling the land.
Zhang Yingyue also got up. She had taken her husband’s measurements last night, so she could already cut the cloth.
They had no scissors at home. Hence, she had asked Song Zhenyu to give her the sickle in advance.
Song Ruying was still sound asleep beside Song Shuying.
Both her sons were also slumbering deeply on another bed.
Zhang Yingyue’s movements were delicate, but she was swift and focused.
Song Shuying merely sighed without disrupting her, knowing that her mother wouldn’t be so anxious if their family were any well–off.
The weather was gradually growing colder, but they didn’t have much at home. If Zhang Yingyue were asked to stay in bed for a month or two, she would be worried sick.
Since everyone was putting in their effort, she couldn’t just sit back and do nothing. Following much struggle, Song Shuying managed to free her tiny hand. Unable to feed Zhang Yingyue spiritual spring water, she decided to feed some to her industrious and endearing sister instead.
Having little to eat and wear, Song Ruying was thin, her hair dry and frizzy. Song Shuying reached out and placed her finger between her sister’s lips, upon which spiritual spring water moistened her mouth.
Oblivious in her slumber, Song Ruying simply swallowed the sweetness in her mouth unconsciously.
After feeding her a bit, Song Shuying withdrew her tiny hand, knowing that her sister would probably suffer a scare if she were to wake up and find herself sucking on her finger since she loved her so much. Having done all that, she allowed her consciousness to sink into her space to recuperate.
When she figured it was about time, she cried softly to have Zhang Yingyue take a break.
However, her cries woke Song Ruying. The latter quickly reached out and patted Song Shuying lightly, coaxing gently, “Be good, Shuying. Don’t cry.”
Upon noticing that Song Ruying had awakened, Zhang Yingyue said, “Ruying, please soothe Shuying for a bit. I’ll be done with my sewing shortly.”
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Song Shuying flattened her lips and gathered her strength to let out a loud and aggrieved wail.
Taken aback, Song Ruying was instantly at a loss.
Both Song Tianqi and Song Tianheng were also awakened by the wail.
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Even Song Zhenyu, who was on the mountain behind the house, heard it. He glanced at the sky and reckoned it was time to prepare breakfast, so he put down his hoe and returned home.
While he was still outside, he asked, “Yingyue, what’s wrong with Shuying? Why is she crying so loudly?”
Zhang Yingyue hastily put down the cloth in her hand and rushed over to pick Song Shuying up. As she soothed the child, she answered, “I’m not sure either, Zhenyu. Perhaps it’s because she didn’t see me after waking up.”
“There, there
I’m here now. Shuying, be good and don’t cry anymore,
okay?”
While patiently coaxing Song Shuying, she even attempted to feed her, but the latter adamantly refused to eat, her face flushed from crying. For a moment, even she was at a loss.”
