PFC Chapter 141 Sister, look what I found!
Chapter 141 Sister, look what I found!
Chapter 141 Sister, Look What I Found
The days slipped by quietly, and Yun Che spent another peaceful and fulfilling time in Lijia Village. He and Li Xiaoxiao busied themselves with chores like chopping peppers and drying bamboo shoots, and their hearts grew closer during these ordinary days. Mrs. Bai observed this, filled with relief and joy. Occasionally, Yun Che would leave for a few days to attend to matters from the capital and other places in the town.
In the blink of an eye, the early August dawn had quietly arrived. Yun Che decided to return to the capital early to make final preparations for his upcoming wedding. At the gate of the Li family courtyard, a large number of people gathered to see him off. Li Xiaoxiao, Wang Shi, Bai Shi, Bai Dong, Wang Xiuqin, Bai Jing, everyone in the Li family, Bai Qiwen, Bai Shao, and Li Fang, who was preparing to leave for the academy, all stood there, reluctantly bidding Yun Che farewell.
Before dawn broke, Yun Yi arrived at Li Village, leading two fine horses, ready to embark on their journey home with Yun Che. Yun Che lovingly embraced Li Xiaoxiao in his arms and whispered a promise in her ear: "Xiaoxiao, wait for me to marry you!"
Li Xiaoxiao blushed and shyly responded, "Okay, I'll wait for you!"
Afterwards, Yun Che swiftly mounted his horse, waved goodbye to everyone, and rode away with Yun Yi, whipping their horses. Li Xiaoxiao watched their retreating figures, her heart filled with reluctance and longing.
"Don't look, everyone has gone far away." Wang patted Li Xiaoxiao's shoulder gently and said gently, "Come inside quickly, it's windy outside."
Li Xiaoxiao nodded slightly and returned to the house with everyone else. In the following days, besides helping with the farm work, she would hide in her room and embroider with Bai Shao. After more than a month of meticulous work, she finally embroidered a set of exquisite embroidery, which she specially prepared for Yun Che as a wedding gift.
Li Xiaoxiao took the embroidery and looked at it from left to right, then nodded with satisfaction. Bai Shao, who was standing by, couldn't help but giggle at her cousin's expression and said, "Cousin, congratulations! You finally finished embroidering your brother-in-law's clothes!"
"You're just teasing me. Wait until you get married and see how I laugh at you..." Li Xiaoxiao responded pretending to be angry.
Bai Shao scratched her head sheepishly. "Oh, cousin, I'm not kidding you. I'm really happy for you. Besides, my marriage hasn't even started yet..."
Seeing her shy look, Li Xiaoxiao decided not to tease her anymore. She carefully folded her underwear and put it in the cupboard.
"Okay, finally got this done. I'm going to make lunch..." Li Xiaoxiao rubbed his sore arm and walked out the door.
Seeing this, Bai Shao quickly put away her half-embroidered handkerchief and prepared to go home: "Cousin, I'm going to go back and cook. If I'm late, my mother will scold me again."
Bai Shao said as she sorted her clothes, a playful smile on her face. Li Xiaoxiao turned around and looked at her with a smile: "Okay, go quickly, don't make your aunt wait anxiously. If you are free in the evening, come to my house for dinner and we can talk again."
"Okay, cousin, then I won't be polite!" Bai Shao responded, turned around and walked out of the Li family courtyard quickly, her heart full of envy and expectation for her cousin's happy life.
Li Xiaoxiao continued walking towards the kitchen, mentally pondering the dishes for lunch. Although Yun Che was not around, she knew she had to live a good life and be in the best possible condition to welcome their wedding. In the kitchen, smoke curled up as Li Xiaoxiao expertly chopped vegetables and cooked, occasionally humming a few light tunes. The entire courtyard was filled with warmth and tranquility.
At this moment, Li Linlin's cheerful voice came from outside the door: "Sister, look what I found..."
Li Xiaoxiao stopped what she was doing and looked towards the door curiously: "What is it? Look how happy you are."
Li Linlin excitedly ran into the kitchen, holding a ginseng-like plant in her hand: "Sister, look, is this ginseng?"
Li Xiaoxiao took the plant from her sister and examined it carefully. "It looks like it. Where did you find it?"
"It's over there in the back mountain. I just saw its head sticking out and dug it out. Sister, we can sell it for a good price!" Li Linlin's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Li Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and said seriously, "This ginseng can indeed be sold for a lot of money, but..." She looked at her sister and smiled warmly, "Why don't we keep it for ourselves? It can help you replenish your body."
Li Linlin was a little confused: "But..."
"It's okay. Our family doesn't need this little money right now." Li Xiaoxiao comforted gently, "Besides, this ginseng isn't very old, so it's more cost-effective to eat it yourself."
"Linlin, just listen to your sister." Bai said as she walked in from outside the yard, carrying a hoe on her shoulder.
Li Linlin nodded after hearing this and said, "Okay, sister is right, let's keep it for ourselves."
"Mom, where have you been?" Li Xiaoxiao took the hoe from Bai's hand and put it in the corner of the kitchen.
"I saw that the sweet potatoes planted in the wasteland behind were growing weeds, so I called Linlin to go to the field to weed together." Bai wiped the sweat from her forehead and replied.
"Mom, why don't you call me? I can finish it faster if I go with you."
"I saw you were busy embroidering clothes, so I didn't call you. Besides, your uncle came with us. With his help, we cleared two plots of land in the morning. We can go after lunch this afternoon to clear the rest. We will definitely finish it before dark."
"Okay then, Mom, you take a rest first. I'll go cook lunch and then go with you guys this afternoon."
Li Xiaoxiao walked into the kitchen and skillfully began cooking. Soon, the aroma of food filled the air. The family gathered around the table, enjoying a heartwarming lunch.
After dinner and a short rest, Li Xiaoxiao, Bai Shi, Li Linlin, and Bai Dong headed to the wasteland to continue weeding. With their combined efforts, the weeds were quickly cleared. As the sun set, they returned home with satisfied smiles. Although physically exhausted, they felt a sense of accomplishment.
In the evening, Bai Shao arrived as promised, carrying vegetables grown at home and a basket of eggs. Li Xiaoxiao saw this and greeted her with a smile, "Why did you bring anything with you? This is too formal."
"Cousin, this is a little gift from me, please don't refuse it." Bai Shao said coquettishly. The two smiled at each other and walked into the kitchen together.
At dinnertime, the Li family courtyard was ablaze with lights. Li Xiaoxiao had specially prepared a soup with the ginseng Li Linlin had dug that morning, serving a bowl to each family member. Everyone savored this rare delicacy, feeling the warmth of family. Mrs. Bai would occasionally serve Li Xiaoxiao and Bai Shao some food, her words filled with care. Li Xiaoxiao felt this warmth, a surge of gratitude and happiness welling up in her heart.
After dinner, Li Xiaoxiao and Bai Shao strolled in the courtyard, moonlight streaming down their bodies. They whispered softly, discussing their aspirations and dreams for the future. Bai Shao expressed her hope to find someone like her cousin, someone who understands her feelings and cherishes them, to spend her life with. Li Xiaoxiao encouraged her, saying that fate would find its way, and that the important thing was to maintain a kind and optimistic heart.
"Sister, when will my brother-in-law come back?" Li Linlin sat on the doorstep, holding her chin with her hands and looking at the starry sky and asked.
"He's back in Beijing to prepare for the wedding, so it'll probably take some time for him to come back."
"Oh, I miss Brother Yun Che so much." Li Linlin sighed.
After hearing Li Linlin's words, Li Xiaoxiao looked up into the distance, her eyes filled with longing and determination. She knew that although this period of waiting was long, every minute and every second was a step towards happiness.