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"Sister Chen, you should spend more time with Xiao Liang. He has missed the love of his parents these years without you by his side, so please give him more care," Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
"Yes, Xiaoxiao, you are right. I will definitely spend more time with Xiao Liang from now on," Chen Shuying replied.
"Sister Chen, if you go to work in town later, and if Xiao Liang misses you, he can come to find you in town. It will be a nice reunion," Zhang Xiaoxiao suggested.
"That's what I was thinking too. Once I start earning money, I can also be with Xiao Liang," Chen Shuying said.
The two chatted as they walked and soon returned home.
After arriving home, Zhang Xiaoxiao began rummaging through the cabinets for bedding. Zhao Guangcai was cooking in the kitchen and came out to help when he heard Zhang Xiaoxiao had returned.
"I'll carry it," Zhao Guangcai said.
"You go ahead and do your thing; I can manage by myself," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied.
"I'll help you," Zhao Guangcai insisted.
"Alright then," Zhang Xiaoxiao agreed.
So, Zhao Guangcai carried three quilts and together with Zhang Xiaoxiao delivered them to the the Chen Family.
Upon reaching the the Chen Family, Zhao Guangcai placed the three quilts in the tidied room and then returned to his kitchen to continue cooking.
"Sister Chen, we are heading back now. We'll come to call you when it's time to eat," Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
"Okay, thank you, Xiaoxiao," Chen Shuying expressed her gratitude.
"Sister Chen, don’t be so polite with me. If you need anything, just come over to my house and take it," Zhang Xiaoxiao offered.
"Alright," Chen Shuying agreed.
After Zhang Xiaoxiao left, Chen Shuying looked around the room. Although it was a bit old, it was very clean. She touched the bed; the quilt was soft and the sheets were clean.
Chen Shuying sighed; Xiaoxiao is such a good person for leaving her so many things.
When Zhang Xiaoxiao returned home, Zhao Guangcai had already prepared dinner.
"You and Xiao Liang wash your hands, it's time to eat," Zhao Guangcai said.
"Okay," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied.
Then, Zhang Xiaoxiao took Xiao Liang to wash his hands.
"Xiao Liang, today Brother Guangcai made braised pork, so make sure to eat more later," Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
"Mm, thank you, sister-in-law," Xiao Liang replied.
"No need to be polite with your sister," Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
After washing their hands, the three of them sat at the dining table and began to eat.
"Zhao Guangcai, where's the little fox?" Zhang Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered the little fox.
"I released it back into the mountains," Zhao Guangcai said.
"Oh," Zhang Xiaoxiao responded.
"Sister-in-law, who is the little fox?" Xiao Liang asked curiously.
"The little fox is a small animal, very cute," Zhang Xiaoxiao explained.
"Sister-in-law, have you seen the little fox?" Xiao Liang asked.
"Yes, I've seen it; the little fox is really beautiful," Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
"I want to see the little fox too," Xiao Liang said.
"Well..." Zhang Xiaoxiao hesitated; she remembered that the little fox had already healed.
"Sister-in-law, can't I?" Xiao Liang asked sadly.
"It's not that you can't, it's just..." Zhang Xiaoxiao struggled to respond.
"Xiao Liang, the little fox has gone back to the mountains; you won't be able to see it for now," Zhao Guangcai said.
"Oh," Xiao Liang replied.
"Xiao Liang, I'll find you a little fox in the future so you can take care of it," Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
"Really?" Xiao Liang exclaimed excitedly.
"Yes, really," Zhang Xiaoxiao confirmed.
"Great, thank you, sister-in-law," Xiao Liang said happily.
After finishing the meal, Zhang Xiaoxiao and Zhao Guangcai were organizing mushrooms in the yard. They were going to the town tomorrow, and these mushrooms needed to be sorted out to sell early in the morning.
"Zhao Guangcai, how long does it take to walk from our village to the capital?" Zhang Xiaoxiao suddenly asked.
"It takes about five or six days on foot, and around ten days by ox cart," Zhao Guangcai replied.
"That's a long time," Zhang Xiaoxiao exclaimed in surprise.
"Yeah," Zhao Guangcai acknowledged.
"So does that mean it will also take us that long to get to the town this time?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked.
"No, we are riding bicycles," Zhao Guangcai said.
"Oh, I forgot," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied.
"Are you tired?" Zhao Guangcai asked.
"No, I just suddenly thought of it," Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
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