“Xiao Liang, wait here for a moment. I'll finish cleaning the dishes and then we can play,” Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
“Okay,” Xiao Liang nodded obediently.
Zhang Xiaoxiao smiled and began to tidy up the table.
Once she finished cleaning, she took Xiao Liang outside.
She wanted to stroll around the village and listen to the aunts chatting.
As they reached the village entrance, they encountered several aunts.
“ Xiaoxiao, good morning,” the aunts greeted Zhang Xiaoxiao warmly.
“Good morning, aunts,” Zhang Xiaoxiao replied sweetly.
“ Xiaoxiao, where is Zhao Guangcai?” Aunt Wang asked curiously.
“He went to the market,” Zhang Xiaoxiao answered.
“He's off to the market again?” Aunt Li said enviously.
“Yes,” Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded.
“You two really are a sweet couple,” Aunt Zhao also remarked enviously.
“Aunt, please don't envy me,” Zhang Xiaoxiao said shyly.
“ Xiaoxiao, your relationship with Zhao Guangcai is really good,” Aunt Zhou added enviously.
“Aunt, Zhao Guangcai and I argue sometimes too,” Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
“You two argue?” Aunt Zhang said in disbelief.
“Yes, we are just ordinary people,” Zhang Xiaoxiao laughed.
“But you seem so loving,” Aunt Liu said as well.
“Aunt, couples shouldn't hold grudges overnight,” Zhang Xiaoxiao laughed.
“Sigh, if only my husband could treat me like Zhao Guangcai treats you,” Aunt Li sighed.
“Aunt, couples need to be understanding of each other; that's how you can last long together,” Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
“ Xiaoxiao, you make a good point,” Aunt Wang nodded.
By the way, aunts, what are you chatting about?” Zhang Xiaoxiao asked curiously.
"We are talking about the Li Family," Aunt Zhou said.
"What happened with the Li Family?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked, puzzled.
"Something big happened last night," Aunt Zhao said.
"What was it?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked curiously.
"A car came to the village entrance last night," Aunt Zhang said.
"A car?" Zhang Xiaoxiao was taken aback.
"Yes, we've never seen a car before," Aunt Liu added.
"It came from the capital," Aunt Wang said.
"From the capital?" Zhang Xiaoxiao was even more curious.
"Yes, I heard it's a big shot," Aunt Zhou said.
"Really?" Zhang Xiaoxiao exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, none of us have seen him," Aunt Zhao said.
"Then what did he come for?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked again.
"No one knows," everyone shook their heads.
"When is he leaving?" Zhang Xiaoxiao inquired.
"No one knows," they shook their heads again.
"Oh," Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded.
"Xiaoxiao, why are you so curious about the Li Family?" Aunt Wang asked.
"I was just asking casually," Zhang Xiaoxiao laughed.
"I thought you had some connection with the Li Family," Aunt Li said.
"How could I have any connection with the Li Family?" Zhang Xiaoxiao laughed.
"That's true," Aunt Li nodded.
"Aunts, you continue chatting. I'll take Xiao Liang to play over there," Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
"Okay," everyone nodded.
Zhang Xiaoxiao took Xiao Liang away.
"Sister-in-law, those aunts seem to really like you," Xiao Liang said.
"Not bad," Zhang Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
"They all envy your relationship with Brother Zhao," Xiao Liang remarked.
"Hehe, actually, Zhao Guangcai and I argue too," Zhang Xiaoxiao chuckled.
"But you both look very happy," Xiao Liang said.
"We're just ordinary people, and we have our worries too," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied.
"I hope you and Brother Zhao can be happy forever," Xiao Liang expressed.
"Thank you, Xiao Liang," Zhang Xiaoxiao smiled.
"Sister-in-law, I'm going to play," Xiao Liang announced.
"Go ahead," Zhang Xiaoxiao nodded.
After Xiao Liang ran off, Zhang Xiaoxiao found a place to sit down.
She gazed into the distance, lost in thought.
She had been in this world for some time now and had gradually adapted to life here.
Although life was tough, she felt content because she had Zhao Guangcai.
All she hoped for was to be together with Zhao Guangcai forever and never be apart.
"Beep beep beep..."
The sound of a car horn drew the attention of the villagers.
"Look, it's that little car again," someone shouted.
Everyone gathered around to watch.
Zhao Xiaosong sat in the back seat of the car, resting his eyes.
In fact, he wasn't asleep; he was deep in thought.
He was contemplating how to fulfill his mother's request to bring his sister back to the capital.
This morning, while watching the hustle and bustle at the market, he suddenly remembered something.
He recalled a similar scene from his childhood.
Back then, he was very young.
He had followed his mother to his grandmother's house and saw many people gathered around a small vendor at the market selling candied hawthorn sticks.
He pulled his mother's hand, insisting on having candied hawthorn.
His mother bought him a skewer, and he enjoyed it immensely.
Later, as he grew up, he never had candied hawthorn again.
This morning, seeing the scene at the market, he suddenly craved another skewer of candied hawthorn.
So, he asked the driver to turn around and head back to the market.
He wandered around the market and bought many things.
However, he could not find any vendor selling candied hawthorn.
He couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.
Maybe this is fate, he thought.
He sighed, leaned back in the rear seat, and closed his eyes to rest.
Suddenly, he felt a gaze fixed on him.
He opened his eyes wide and looked out the window.
He saw a familiar face, and his face instantly turned pale.
He almost cried out, but that face quickly disappeared.
He rubbed his eyes and looked again; where was that face?
It seemed he hadn't rested well and was seeing things.
He thought.
"Young Master, what's wrong?" the driver asked.
"I'm fine," Zhao Xiaosong shook his head.
"Are you really okay?" the driver said with concern.
"I'm really fine," Zhao Xiaosong replied.
"Then take a rest; I'll call you when we arrive," the driver said.
"Okay," Zhao Xiaosong nodded.
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