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  When Tian Lai Bao arrived, Xia Zhi was not surprised. She thought that Tian Lai Bao would never come again. But he not only came, but also brought by his grandma and uncle personally.

  Tian Fugui's attitude is very good. Tian Sanniang still has some reservations, but it's not as bad as the first time she came when her nose wasn't a nose and her face wasn't a face.

  "Xiao Long and Shi Liu are both writing!" Tian Fugui asked about Xiao Hei Yu Er and Xia Zhi.

  Xia Laoye asked the two children to bring over the big characters they had written for Tian Fugui to see. Tian Fugui had also studied in a private school in town for two years and could recognize words and phrases. He carefully looked at Xia Zhi's and Xiao Heiyu's calligraphy, and then praised them without restraint, saying that Xiao Heiyu was a bookworm and that Xia Zhi was clever. "Uncle is raising his granddaughter like a grandson! Uncle is generous and has a broad mind!"

  Old Xia waved his hand modestly and said that Little Hei was mischievous, then added that Xia Zhi learned a few words and didn't become completely ignorant.

  "Uncle is being modest." Tian Fugui said with a smile.

  Old Lady Xia poured tea for the Tian family, and Xia Zhi lifted the teapot to pour more. She called out to San Nainai and Fu Gui Shu. Tian Fugui responded happily, and Tian San Nainai also replied with a glance up and down at Xia Zhi.

  When serving tea to Tian Lai Bao, Tian Lai Bao secretly squeezed his eyes at Xia Zhi.

  Xia didn't care about him. She really had no idea what Tian Lai Bao said yesterday when he went back, and the Tian family actually made such a big fuss. And what did Old Man Xia say when he went to the Tian's house yesterday?

  Tian Fugui took the tea and spoke to Xia Laoye: "...... Lai Bao is also naughty, it's harder for him to study than anything else. Living in the village for a few days, he's even more playful. Since being with Xiao Long and Shi Liu, this child actually knows how to read and write! I know, Uncle, you arrange for Xiao Long and Shi Liu to study every day."

  "Uncle, if you don't mind the trouble, we can let Bao come over every day from now on. Following Little Dragon and Sixteen Niece, he'll also be able to make some progress. By the time he goes back, his schoolwork won't have fallen behind too much. His parents will feel at ease, and he'll avoid getting hit by the teacher's ruler!"

  He said so, and Old Man Xia neither agreed nor disagreed.

  Tian Fugui is a perceptive person, yesterday he heard some rumors, and then Old Man Xia went over and said those few words, so he basically understood everything. Today, he even specially sent Tian Laibao over, for no more than two reasons.

  Tian Lai Bao followed Xiao Hei Yu Er and Xia Zhi, on the one hand, not to delay her homework, on the other hand, just go out and play, also let people feel at ease.

  The second reason is...

  "Uncle, everyone in these ten villages knows what kind of person you are. Our whole family respects your character. We can leave the child with you and feel at ease!"

  To express their sincerity and also to reassure Old Man Xia, Tian San's wife has come today as well. Although she didn't say anything, her stance and attitude have made it clear.

  Lao Ye was moved and immediately agreed to let Tian Lai Bao come over every day.

  Tian Fugui patted his nephew's shoulder lightly: "Go!" Let him follow Xiaohu and Xiazhi.

  Tian Lai Bao almost cheered out loud, and followed Xiao Hei Yu and Xia Zhi to sit at the edge of the kang table, then opened his small book box and laid out all the paper and pen.

  At this time, he backed against the kang, and rushed to Xia Zhi and Xiao Hei Yu's smile. Xia Zhi felt that if Tian Lai Bao grew a tail, it should have turned into a fan blade by now.

  The old folks were still talking on the kang.

  Tian Fugui and Old Man Xia discussed the recent events in the village, then they talked about Eldest Sister-in-law of the Xia family. Tian's wife also had a few words with Old Lady Xia.

  "...You are a good person, I know... Xia Zhi this kid is quite sensible, just a bit too harsh..." Still holding a grudge against Xia Zhi for hitting Tian Lai Bao.

  Xia Zhi heard it on the kang, and thought to herself that Tian San would never forgive her in this lifetime.

  After a while, Xia Ershu came from somewhere. He warmly greeted Tian San Niang and then intimately spoke with Tian Fugui. Tian San Niang and Tian Fugui sat for a while before bidding farewell and leaving. Xia Lao Yezi and Xia Lao Taizi saw them off at the gate, while Xia Ershu escorted them far away before slowly returning.

  May and July were both in the east wing, neither of them came up to the main house.

  Old Man Xia inexplicably let out a sigh of relief and was very pleased with Second Uncle Xia's attitude.

  In the afternoon, Tian Lai Bao came over again. He and Xiao Hei Yu wanted to go out and play, but Xia Zhi refused to follow them. She told them she still had things to do. Tian Lai Bao and Xiao Hei Yu were not happy about it, they hoped Xia Zhi would join them in playing together.

  "Sixteen is busy, how can she be like you two!" Old Lady Xia said, "You two go play by yourselves, wait until Sixteen has time, then she'll accompany you."

  Tian Lai Bao and Xiao Hei Yu Er had no choice but to take Xiao Shu Er to the river bend.

  Xia Zhi took out the scraps of cloth and discussed with Xia Lao Tai, Sun Lan Er and La Yue how to make pouches and sachets. Xia Lao Tai was more experienced in this regard than Sun Lan Er, while Xia Zhi had more creative ideas. After a short while, they had allocated the scraps of cloth among themselves.

  Layue is an apprentice, first taking the remaining ones to practice. Xia Lao Tai Tai, Sun Lan Er, including Xia Zhi are all skilled workers, and Xia Lao Tai Tai also wrapped up the colored threads that will be used later. The colored threads are available here, if anything is missing, there is no need to go to the town, and the small grocery store at the village entrance can buy them.

  "Even if we don't have enough for the whole town, it's enough for now. We can buy more from the town later if we continue to do this," said Old Lady Xia.

  Everyone had no objection, and the spirit was quite sufficient. The back house was cleaned up by Old Lady Xia, with bright windows and a clean floor. They sat together, chatting and laughing while doing needlework, all in a very pleasant mood.

  The Sun family still had a lot of chores for Sun Lan'er to do. Such happy times, Sun Lan'er only enjoyed for a while before reluctantly leaving.

  "Sixteen, your sister Lanzi is not like us." Old Lady Xia reminded Xia Zhi not to let his granddaughter Lan'er work hard on needlework and earn money, only to have it all taken away by her mother-in-law, Sun Wangshi.

  Xia Zhi said she understood: "This matter should still be kept from her mother." She let Sun Lan'er come to her house to make lotus bags when she had time, and after selling them for money, naturally also keeping it a secret from Sun Wang Shi. The little girl grew bigger day by day, not to mention clothes and shoes, even washing her hair and face couldn't just use clear water. Sun Wang Shi had everything, but she never let Sun Lan'er use any of it.

  "Lan's sister has come to the river, and her mother didn't even prepare anything for her!" Xia Zhi whispered to Old Lady Xia and Lao Yue when she saw that no one else was around.

  Old Lady Xia sighed: "You guys don't have this thing. If she's missing something, you can come to me for it. I still have some left, and I won't be using it myself."

  "Hmm." Xia nodded.

  She opened her eyes wide and listened. She had just learned what the Water of Forgetfulness was, but she hadn't experienced it personally yet, so she still found the whole thing mysterious. Xia Zhi seemed to understand everything.

  "Fourth sister," said Lao Yue to Xia Zhi, "Tomorrow at noon you and Da Qiao Ge, as well as Xiao Shu Er, all come to my house for dinner."

  "What are you going to do in the twelfth lunar month?" Xia Zhi asked with a smile.

  "Doing nothing, Fourth Sister is treating us, I want to return the treat."

  Old Lady Xia chimed in from beside them: "We invited you for the twelfth month, so here you are."

  "My parents know, they left us some white flour. Fourth sister, let's make pancakes when the time comes!" Làyuè discussed with Xiàzhì. It turned out that on that day she and her brother had eaten at Xiàzhì's house, and Xià Sān Shū and Xià Sān Shěn knew about it, so they asked her to return the favor.

  This matter also passed through Old Lady Xia. Old Lady Xia was very much in favor of it. The twelfth month followed the summer solstice, not only did they have many intimate companions, but they could also learn a lot of good things. They all hoped that the young ladies would get closer to each other.

  Xia Zhi is also not a hesitant person, so she agreed.

  Old Lady Xia reminded Dong Yue again: "Don't forget your third and fifth sisters."

  Laziness didn't really want to invite May and July, but her parents had also instructed her so, so she could only nod. "Got it."

  The sky was getting late, and Xiao Hei Yu Er, Tian Lai Bao, and Xiao Shu Er returned from outside.

  "Sixteen, look what we've brought back for you!" Little Black shouted before even entering the house.

  Three children brought back three pockets of colorful small stones with their shirt collars and presented them to Xia Zhi like treasures.

  Summer solstice busy put down the needle and thread in his hand, asked them: "You all day playing what, not will pick this up?"

  "We'll take this one then, Xia Zhi, what do you think? Does it look good?" Tian Lai Bao hastily said. Now in front of people, he sometimes would also "forget" to call Xia Zhi 'sister'.

  "Call sister." Xia Zhi glared at Tian Lai Bao, then quickly went out and brought back a bamboo basket to hold the small stones. The three children had picked very nice-looking small stones, which were also cleaned spotlessly.

  The twelfth lunar month is just around the corner, and I'm already drooling at the thought of it.

  "Fourth sister, so it was you who wanted these stones." Xia Zhu came in from outside and spoke suddenly in a low voice, almost startling Xia Zhi. She looked at Xia Zhu with some curiosity. Xia Zhu was relatively solitary and never played with them together.

  "Er Zhuzi went with us today." Xiaoshu told Xiazhi.

  Xia Zhu said to Xia Lao Tai Tai, "I was just idle at home. My uncle and Lai Bao Ge went out to play. I'm afraid they'll get into trouble, so I accompanied them to keep an eye on them."

  "Oh, oh." Old Lady Xia smiled and nodded, praising Xia Zhuang for a couple of sentences, "Your grandfather will know, he'll definitely be delighted."

  "It's just a small matter, no need to specially tell Grandpa." Xia Zhu said.

  "Oh." Old Lady Xia smiled and asked if Xia Zhu and the children wanted some water.

  The little black fish immediately said it was thirsty.

  Old Lady Xia was busy downstairs, getting water for several children to drink.

  Xia Zhu sat still on the long bench. He was one year older than Xiao Shu, but about the same height. Although he was small in stature, his cheeks were not chubby at all. He didn't look like Xia Ershu or Xia Erjie. According to Xia Erjie, Xia Zhu resembled a young uncle from the Luo family who had died early.

  Xia Zhu's pair of eyes with more white than black kept darting back and forth across Xia Zhi's body several times. Xia Zhi didn't like this kind of gaze.

  "Fourth sister, your mother will be back soon." Xia Zhu said with a slightly sharp and delicate tone, his cheeks sinking in.

  Recommendation of weak Yan's completed rebirth novel "Peaceful World"