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The person who was casually pulled back was Ming White Out: "Those rich people in the town are no good; what kind of blessings can they enjoy there? I think she brought this upon herself."
"It's all that Wang woman's fault. Otherwise, how could a Young Lady have so many schemes? It's a pity that a girl has been ruined like this."
"Well, there's nothing to be done. Wang herself is like that; she treats her daughter as a tool for making money. Now that she can't make any money, Liu Qingzhi will surely be abandoned."
"Looking at Liu Qingzhi like this, I reckon she won't leave after coming back this time."
"Ah, she's just a pitiful child."
Simple villagers always hold sympathy for the weak, and it seemed everyone had forgotten Liu Qingzhi's previous arrogance in the village.
Far outside the village, Wang and Liu Eldest were unaware of Liu Qingzhi's return.
They thought that by leaving them outside the village, they would remember this incident, but it did not yield the desired results.
As the village chief, Zhang Wuliang immediately dismissed any thoughts of bringing them back. Having such troublemakers in the village would only continue to cause problems for everyone.
At Liu Qingxi's home, there was no particular feeling about the return of this so-called sister; two hundred taels of silver could be considered saving a stranger.
Regarding Liu Yi's report, she did not take it to heart: "Since I've entrusted this matter to you, just do it according to your own ideas. There's no need to report everything to me."
During the lively New Year celebrations, she did not want to bring up such unhappy matters.
The next day was New Year's Eve. The local custom required eating dumplings for the reunion dinner. The tender white flour was kneaded to just the right softness; after resting for a while, the dough became very elastic.
At this time, Liu Qingxi and two cooks skillfully rolled it into thin wrappers and wrapped the prepared meat filling into plump white dumplings.
They neatly arranged them on a special tray made from sorghum stalks, which were meticulously tied together using a special technique. The edges were cut into even arcs, perfect for holding dumplings or steamed buns.
In the afternoon, people hurriedly vied for the first sound of firecrackers. Liu Qingxi had already put the plump dumplings into boiling water early on. The adorable dumplings rolled back and forth in the hot water, rising and sinking. In no time, the thin wrappers turned translucent, allowing one to see the filling inside.
A fresh aroma wafted from the kitchen. Liu Qingyan could not resist the temptation of the fragrance; he set down his book and walked towards the kitchen with firm steps.
His serious demeanor resembled that of an old scholar. In just one year, he had undergone a complete transformation from within. Inspired by his Master's teachings and moved by his sister's hard work, he was determined to study diligently and live up to his sister's expectations.
One day, through his own efforts, he hoped that his sister would live a good life, and now he was eager to bring that time forward.
Indeed, Liu Qingyan had really grown up.
Unknowingly, he began to consider his sister. At the age of eight, soon to turn nine after the New Year, he wished he could take the Imperial Examination next year and bring unparalleled honor to Liu Qingxi.
Behind him was a six-year-old girl with cute red ribbons in her hair, obediently following him and calling out in her childish voice, "Young Master, can you slow down?"
Yes, this girl was none other than Aunt Xu's daughter, Hua.
The six-year-old child had long suffered from malnutrition and looked extremely thin. Liu Qingxi couldn't bear to let such a frail girl go hungry.
With drool dripping from her mouth, the girl timidly reached her fingers into her mouth, gazing at the plates of dumplings being served.
The thin filling was abundant, crystal clear, white and tender, with a fragrant aroma that made one's appetite stir just by looking at them.
Aunt Xu, busy in the kitchen, suddenly looked up and saw her daughter in this state.
She couldn't help but chuckle.
"Alright, alright, no need to rush; you can eat soon. Hurry and go call a few uncles from the backyard."
During the New Year celebrations, Liu Qingxi had given everyone in the household time off. Liu Yi and the others didn't have to train and could spend these days doing things they were interested in or going up the mountain to catch animals that had gotten stuck in the snow or chatting with villagers.
In short, they had been living in Ten Li Pu for quite some time now and had established good relationships with many people, becoming a part of Ten Li Pu.
While they enjoyed their leisure time, Aunt Xu and Ye Aunty were incredibly busy preparing meals for so many strong men. Cooking rice and noodles was relatively easier.
During the New Year festivities, given these men's appetites, one bowl of dumplings wouldn't suffice; even three bowls would hardly make an impression. Just the two of them had managed to wrap half of what was needed little by little—a monumental task indeed.
Thus came the plates of dumplings being ladled out from the pot. To make them look less monotonous, they had specially prepared many different fillings.
At this moment, mixed together and boiled, each person received a large plate with each dumpling offering a different taste—each flavor brought its own surprise.
The gentle patter of the girl's footsteps gradually echoed from the backyard: "Uncle Liu Yi, it's time to eat!"
"Alright, you've worked hard!" A few strong men surrounded her and lifted the girl, whose body they considered light, laughing as they headed towards the Front Yard.
Having a girl like this in the house brings a lot of joy; otherwise, what fun could there be facing a group of rough men?
Thus, she became a source of amusement for these men during their tough training. Whenever they had time, they loved to play with her, tease her, and some even carried her on their shoulders.
"Let's go, dinner's ready!"
Before long, both dining tables in the Dining Room were filled with people. The entire family, young and old, men and women, sat together as one big family celebrating a true reunion.
One after another, Firecracker Sounds echoed as people gradually finished their dinner, signaling the arrival of the New Year.
On New Year's Eve, the snow that had been falling for days finally stopped, leaving behind a thick layer of snow and an endless expanse of white.
Around the roaring bonfire, they engaged in lively discussions about plans for the coming year.
Next came the annual tradition of staying up late. I remember last year, both siblings couldn't resist sleepiness and dozed off. I wonder if they can stay awake this year.
However...
Everything is subject to change. In the vastness reflected by the white snow, rooftops of varying heights appeared faintly. The camera zoomed in on a tall figure slowly approaching a meticulously planned house...
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