Chapter 31
Although Xie Xiuwen is puzzled, there are some things that are not yet revealed yet. He knows who is targeting him, so he should be careful in the future.
While taking a nap at noon, Douzi came in with a smile and hugged a package tightly, holding a letter in his hand.
"It was Master Song's steward who came to Fucheng to do an accounting. Our lady happened to meet him, so he specially brought you something."
This is really unexpected.
Xie Xiuwen opened the letter first and read it quickly. He learned that everything was fine at home and that the business of Liu's restaurant was booming day by day. He finally felt relieved.
The letter was written by Liu Ruolan, but two sentences in Chun Zhong were too straightforward, and the handwriting seemed a little soft, and the size was also somewhat different. Xie Xiuwen guessed that it was written by Guabao.
Sure enough, in the final signature, in addition to the words "wife Liu", there are also the words "Xie's good treasure" next to it.
Seeing this signature, Xie Xiuwen burst out laughing uncontrollably.
This sweet baby really likes to play tricks!
Douzi has already unpacked the bag. Inside are two long gowns, both of which are slightly thicker and can be worn in half a month. There are also two pairs of shoes and socks, plus some dried meat.
Xie Xiuwen opened the bag and took a piece of dried meat into his mouth. It was braised and slightly spicy, but he couldn't tell what kind of meat it was.
Xie Xiuwen took out some dried meat, gave Douzi a small handful, and asked Douzi to send the rest to Wang Jin.
Douzi chewed the dried meat in his mouth, the more he chewed, the more delicious it became.
"It's delicious, sir. Do you know what kind of meat this is?"
Xie Xiuwen smiled, he couldn't eat it, but the letter said that Song Yi got some beef by chance, so he had it delivered to the restaurant. He originally wanted to transfer it to the Xie family, but the Liu family considered it
Seeing the situation that my sister and Guabao were in at Xie's house, I decided to stay on my own.
After Xie Rongzhao got the news, he asked his aunt to help him make dried meat. He kept a small part and gave the rest to Xie Xiuwen.
"Okay, let's go and deliver it to Brother Wang. You won't be able to eat without it."
Douzi laughed innocently and didn't ask any more questions.
After Douzi came back, Xie Xiuwen asked the Song family steward when he would return, and then wrote a letter.
Xie Xiuwen wrote three letters in total.
One is naturally for my wife and daughter, another is for my old father at home, and the last one is for Song Yi.
Although Song Yi has no intention of pursuing an official career, at least his family is powerful and he is protecting him in Gao County. Even the Fang family does not dare to fight against him easily. Therefore, it seems that there are no disadvantages in having many friendships with the Song family.
A few days later, the manager of the Song family changed his mind and sent the letter back.
Grandpa Xie received the letter and learned that his son's grades in the academy were quite good. Naturally, he was very happy. However, Grandma Xie's face became gloomy after hearing the news.
For several days in a row, Grandma Xie looked at both Liu Ruolan and Xie Rongzhao with great displeasure. It really made people realize what it means to be picky.
Liu Ruolan has always been a good-natured woman, and she is also a mother-in-law. She neither contradicts nor dares to disobey her wishes, so it is naturally a lot of hard work.
Xie Rongzhao is willing to help, but she is just a little kid and her words have no weight!
The opportunity came soon.
Liu Laoer drove a mule cart to Xiejiazhuang, with a slightly anxious look on his face.
"My grandma has been feeling unwell these past two days, and the sisters-in-law at home have been taking turns to serve her. But it seems to be more serious today. My dad ordered me to take you and Guobao back to stay for a few days. First, I will take care of grandma for a few days.
Secondly, I can let my dear baby talk more in front of me and coax my mother to eat more, so that the disease can be cured faster."
Mr. Xie felt that since his biological mother was ill, it was understandable to ask his daughter-in-law to go back.
Xie Grandma was unwilling.
"Isn't your Liu family making a lot of money every day? Since my mother-in-law is unwell, why not buy a maid to take care of her? Isn't it better than the carelessness of these women?"
This sounds a bit weird.
Grandpa Xie glanced at her displeasedly, but in front of outsiders, he had lost her face.
Liu Laoer didn't seem to understand, and said with a smile: "Where did Auntie say this? Our small restaurant can support our family of more than ten people. How can we dare to say that we want to buy a maid?"
Grandma Xie raised her eyelids: "What's so modest about this? I've heard it all. The business of your restaurant is very good. Everyone is so busy that their feet don't even touch the floor. Don't you, nephew of the Liu family?"
Tell me you won’t make any money if you do busy work.”
Liu Laoer then smiled bitterly and said: "Auntie, what you said is embarrassing me. You only heard people say that the store is busy, but they didn't say how many people we have working there and the ingredients sold.
Could it be that we invented it ourselves? Eggs and chickens are free of charge? We are just a little better than the coolies."
Grandma Xie obviously didn't believe it and wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Liu Ruolan who had just arrived.
"Second brother, why are you here? But what happened at home?"
Liu Laoer told the story about grandma's illness again, and Liu Ruolan almost shed tears.
"It must be hard work these days, and grandma is tired."
Liu Laoer nodded repeatedly and said nothing.
Liu Ruolan hurriedly saluted to her parents-in-law and asked for instructions: "Father, mother-in-law, please give me your permission. My mother-in-law is sick at home, and my daughter-in-law is really uneasy."
Grandpa Xie raised his hand slightly: "Go and clean up, my dear baby will follow."
"Yes, thank you father."
Liu Ruolan shed tears while packing her clothes.
Xie Rongzhao guessed that grandma might be pretending to be sick, but he wasn't sure. He just packed his clothes obediently, not daring to let his mother-in-law worry about her anymore.
After they got on the mule cart and walked out about ten feet away, Liu Laoer turned around and opened the curtain and whispered: "Sister, please stop crying. Mom is fine. I'm just worried about you and my dear baby.
It’s aggrieved that I was asked to pick you up.”
Xie Rongzhao finally breathed a sigh of relief. She just said that she must have dragged the fourth brother to deliver the letter.
Liu Ruolan was always being criticized by her grandma, but Xie Rongzhao was too petty to help, so he thought of a way and wrote a letter to Xie Rongen to be sent to Liu's house.
Xie Rongen is a young man who often goes to the mountains and rivers, so if he goes out alone, he will not attract any attention.
Xie Rongzhao made a mental note for his fourth brother, thinking that he would not forget him next time there was something delicious to eat.
After arriving at Liu's house, Liu Ruolan hurried into the yard. When she saw her mother-in-law sitting in the yard helping to pick eggs, she knew that her second brother had not lied to her.
Xie Rongzhao, on the other hand, jumped over with his short legs.
"Grandma, my dear, I miss you so much!"
Mrs. Liu likes her granddaughter the most. She is cute and has a sweet mouth.
"Be good, go play with your cousins, and I'll talk to your mother-in-law."
Xie Rongzhao knew that grandma was worried.
Sure enough, Xie Rongzhao walked forward, and Mrs. Liu led Liu Ruolan into the house behind.
Chapter completed!