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"Ah, mother, just listen to me. I promise you, my sister is the most remarkable person in the world."
At that moment, Songzi had finished what he was doing and saw his sister holding the little fish one by one, skillfully pinching their bellies. With a gentle squeeze, a stream of black fish entrails burst out. He stepped forward, squatting in front of his sister, watching her work while flattering her.
Xia Muxin glanced at him and teased, "Only my brother Songzi has the sweetest tongue. When he grows up, he'll definitely find a capable wife for our parents."
After saying that, she felt she had misspoken and turned to look at the silent Xia Tieshu.
Xia Tieshu was lost in his own thoughts when he suddenly heard the mention of finding a wife. His dark eyes dimmed as he looked down at his legs, vaguely sensing different gazes upon him. He raised his head and found eight eyes staring back at him.
A shiver ran down Xia Tieshu's spine. After a long moment, he understood their meaning and chuckled, "Why are you all looking at me? If Songzi can find a good wife, that's a good thing; it lightens my burden. Besides, my legs aren't that bad. Tomorrow, I'll also find a capable wife to honor our parents."
As a big boy spoke of wives, his face turned red.
He hadn't been working these days, and after eating well for several days, he felt much cleaner and more presentable than before.
Xia Muxin smiled knowingly; she could tell what her brother was thinking. She said with a grin, "When flowers fall with intent, the flowing water invites them. Brother, don't worry; this year we'll build a new house and bring Ermiao home in style."
"You stinky girl! Always making fun of me," Xia Tieshu's face was as red as a monkey's bottom now, unable to get any redder.
"Hahaha..."
A few people exchanged knowing smiles, and Xia Xiaosong, who only understood that his elder brother was marrying Ermiao, felt happy and joined in the laughter.
"Eat, eat, eat! You’ll eat yourself to death! Haven't you seen the neighbors? They don't even treat me as a person, and you can still eat? Why don’t you choke on it?"
While one family was enjoying a harmonious atmosphere, the Wu Family had a strange tension in the air, filled with a strong smell of gunpowder. Summer Old Man returned twice a month, staying for two days each time before heading back to Town. Each time he returned, his sons would bring their children over for a meal. However, as soon as he arrived, the Wu Family never treated him well. Before he could even swallow the first bite of food, the Wu Family slammed their chopsticks on the table and started scolding him.
Summer Old Man was an educated man, full of lofty phrases, but none of it worked with the Wu Family. He endured patiently; every return was a torment. Even seeing Iron Tree and the others had to be done secretly; otherwise, the Wu Family would find ways to torment his entire family.
He hated his own weakness. If it hadn't been for that time when he got drunk and the Wu Family climbed into his bed, he wouldn't have ended up like this today. His son’s family was driven out—some were injured, some were crippled—and he couldn't even say a word of concern.
His daughter was obedient and sensible but was sold off to a village outside for two taels of silver by the Wu Family. He could only see her once a year, and he felt that living had lost its meaning.
The Wu Family also schemed to transfer all property and land into her name. Even though he was unwilling in every way possible, it was all clearly written on paper, and he couldn't refute it.
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