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Chapter 30 The Water Jar
Within a few days, Song Ruying had come to understand Song Shuying’s temperament.
If she was crying and it wasn’t due to hunger or needing a diaper change, she probably just wanted to go out for a stroll.
Song Ruying noticed that Song Shuying loved to look at the old water jar at home. Whenever Song Shuying threw a tantrum, she needed to play by the jar to calm down.
“Shuying, why do you like this jar so much? It doesn’t seem to have anything special about it.”
Song Ruying was rather puzzled.
Song Shuying moved her small hand. It wasn’t that she liked the water jar, but she wanted to dip her fingers into it, allowing some of the spiritual spring water from her space to flow into the jar. After all, it wouldn’t hurt if her family consumed this water.
However, Song Ruying didn’t fully understand her intentions and would simply stand by and hold her each time.
“Huh.”
Song Ruying glanced down at the water jar and saw her reflection dancing on the by this unusual sight, she bent down for a closer look.
She didn’t notice, but Song Shuying had finally dipped her fingers into the water jar.
The spiritual spring water that belonged to her space flowed into the jar..
r’s surface. Intrigued
“Oh, you wanted to see your reflection, didn’t you? You’re very clever. But you’re still too young. You shouldn’t get too close. The water jar is dangerous.”
With that, Song Ruying, cradling Song Shuying, rose to her feet.
Song Shuying withdrew her hand. She had succeeded anyway.
Song Ruying carried Song Shuying to the courtyard to bask in the sun. The early winter sunshine feli comfortable on their skin, and Song Shuying particularly enjoyed sunbathing.
In no time, she felt a shadow looming over her. She had thought the sky had become overcast. However, when she opened her eyes, she found her brothers looking at her with the curiosity of a child.
“Shuying. I’m your big brother,” Song Tianqi said.
“Shuying, I’m your second brother,” Song Tianheng said.
Song Shuying gave them a smile, which prompted them to break into laughter.
“You’re so beautiful. You must be a fairy.”
Song Tianqi expressed his admiration from the bottom of his heart. He had never seen anyone more beautiful than his youngest sister.
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Song Tianheng nodded in agreement and giggled. “Shaying must be a fairy.”
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Song Ruying said earnestly, “Shuying isn’t a fairy. She was born to Mom, just like us. We’re all Mom and Dad’s children.”
Song Tianqi and Song Tianheng couldn’t grasp the complexity and didn’t bother to listen. They simply held onto their beliefs, seeing their beautiful youngest sister as nothing less than a fairy.
Upon hearing this in the courtyard, Song Zhenyu and Zhang Yingyue exchanged a knowing smile.
“Yingyue, perhaps Shuying really is a fairy.”
Zhang Yingyue smiled helplessly. “You can’t seriously believe the children’s wild tales.”
“I speak from observation. She couldn’t stop crying when you gave birth to her, and it was a dangerous childbirth. The bugs are plentiful, and the grass is lush where Ruying washes the diapers. This has been great for our livestock’s growth. In any case, I believe Shuying is a fairy.”
Song Zhenyu was truly convinced without a shadow of a doubt. He felt that ever since Song Shuying came into their lives, their home had gradually improved, and they no longer had to worry about their daily meals.
Zhang Yingyue chuckled and said, “I hope Shuying is blessed.”
If she is blessed, she could marry into a good family and never have to worry about food or
A woman’s life is like
a seed carried by the wind if it lands on fertile ground, it flourishes, but if it lands on barren soil, it struggles throughout its life.
Song Zhenyu chuckled. “She definitely is.”
As Song Zhenyu thought about the future, a surge of energy filled his hands. This place was increasingly beginning to feel like home.
“Yingyue, I’ll head into the city again tomorrow to sell the game and make some money.”
Song Zhenyu’s voice brimmed with joy as he thought about the game in the back room. After raising them for about ten days, he had gathered over fifty kilograms of game.
Zhang Yingyue nodded. “All right.”
With only the gate left to install, the courtyard would be fully enclosed.
The weather had turned cold, and as soon as night fell, the entire family retired to bed.
On the nineteenth of September, before dawn had even broken, Song Zhenyu was already up and busy. Zhang Yingyue also gently got up to help tidy up.
In a soft voice, Song Zhenyu said, “After this sale, if we manage to get more game in the future, we should keep some for ourselves. I’ll buy some salt so we can make cured meat. Next year, we should think about buying a piglet to raise.”
“Sure, Zhang Yingyue replied with a smile.
Then, she went to fetch her money box, intending to give Song Zhenyu the few hundred coins she had
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saved. However, Song Zhenyu only took two coins. “I don’t need the money; you keep it safe. Once you’ve saved up a bit more, I plan to take Tiangi and Tianheng to the city to see a doctor.”
This statement struck a chord with Zhang Yingyue, instantly bringing her to tears.
Song Zhenyu gently wiped away her tears. “Things will get better for us. Over the past few days, I’ve noticed they’ve become much smarter. There might still be hope for us. So, we should save this money and take them to see a doctor as soon as possible.”
Zhang Yingyue nodded. “Okay?”
Song Zhenyu shouldered his back basket and left the house as Zhang Yingyue tearfully bid him farewell. Only after his figure disappeared from sight did Zhang Yingyue finally enter the house.
She carefully stashed away the money box, considering it the beacon of hope for her two sons.
Zhang Yingyue maintained their home with great care. The two thousand and seven hundred square meters of land behind their house had begun to sprout small vegetable seedlings, which required daily watering. She even had Song Zhenyu construct a urine pot to collect manure water for fertilizing the seedlings.
As per usual, Song Zhenyu headed straight for the Shen residence after entering the city.
Cow. Both Mr. Shen and
Upon seeing him, the servant greeted him warmly, “Sir, we’ve been eagerly awaiting your arrival! The game you brought is truly exceptional. My master can stand anyone else’s gar Mr. Hao have asked about you several times.”
Song Zhenyu had been absent for a full twenty days.
With a smile, Song Zhenyu replied, “I was busy at home and couldn’t make it to the city.”
Seeing the heavy load on his back, the servant said, “All right, you should hurry on inside. Mr. Hao mentioned that if you come again, there’s no need to announce your arrival. Just go straight to the kitchen and deliver the goods for inspection.”
Song Zhenyu was happy to hear that. “Sure, you go ahead with your work. I’ll head over there first.”
The servant nodded with a grin, feeling delighted. Shen Hao and Shen Rong had given him a heads–up carlier; his only task was to welcome Song Zhenyu whenever he saw him. If his master received a reward, he would also get a share.
The servant regarded Song Zhenyu as his personal goldmine. While Song Zhenyu’s money was minimal, the rewards from his master were what truly mattered So, the servant decided to build a good relationship with him.
Song Zhenyu headed straight to the courtyard. The kitchen was bustling with activity, with occasional bouts of cursing echoing through.
Turn up the heat! What have I taught you? The flavor of this dish is completely gone. Even a dog wouldn’t eat such unappetizing food!”
“Hurry up with the chopping! These pieces are neither thin nor thick. Do you still want to live? With such poor skills, when will you ever master this?”
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Shen Hao was short–tempered, and the kitchen was filled with choking smoke. He decided to step outside, and there he saw Song Zhenyu. The sight of him immediately brightened his mood, and he walked over to him with a smile.
“Hey, it’s been a while. Have you come across any better offers?”
While greeting, Shen Hao took the opportunity to size up Song Zhenyu.
