Chapter 402: 120: Allowing you to peek at people through the door gap, up on the beam!_6
The scattering part is what people look forward to the most.
Just as the singing described, the carpenter began to throw candy, peanuts, and other snacks from the roof.
On the ground, adults, children, young, old, practically everyone was jostling together to grab candies.
The scene was very lively.
Ni Yang prepared over fifty pounds of candy, plus cookies, peanuts, and the likes, weighing around seventy to eighty pounds. So, practically everyone was able to get some.
During this era, a typical family would prepare four or five pounds of candy at most for a rafter raising ceremony. There were none as generous as Ni Yang.
So everyone was extraordinarily happy while grabbing candies.
Everyone could grab some; even the old woman who was hard on her feet managed to grab a whole bag.
After the rafter raising ceremony ended, it was time to eat.
The lunch was splendid, with large bowls of Braised Pork, succulent roasted lamb legs, and savory Beef Stew Noodles…
Moreover, Ni Yang prepared a refined gift for every guest at the table, regardless of age.
Ni Yang was no fool, since everyone brought gifts, she couldn’t let them leave empty-handed.
The gifts were wrapped in a red handkerchief, with a pack of cigarettes, eighteen candies, and a red envelope with five yuan inside.
After finishing their meal, everyone didn’t just rush off; instead, they stayed to help Ni Cuihua wash the dishes and clean up.
There were so many dishes!
If left to Ni Cuihua and Ni Yang alone, how long would it take them to tidy up?
The more, the merrier. In a little while, they had restored the courtyard to its original state, all neat and tidy.
By evening, Ni Yang walked Mo Qishen home, “Brother Mo, you had a hardworking day.”
The setting sun draped the pair in golden light; the scene was as romantic as a TV drama.
Mo Qishen replied casually, “Not at all. Yangyang, I never knew before today that a house-raising could be such a lively event.”
Mo Qishen had never participated in a rafter raising ceremony before; it was a pleasant first experience.
Ni Yang reached out and took Mo Qishen’s hand, “Brother Mo, no matter what, I have to thank you for today.”
Mo Qishen tightened his grasp. With a faint smile on his lips, he said, “Yangyang, if you really want to thank me, do it in a more practical way.”
Ni Yang knew he was teasing her again, and raised her eyebrows slightly, “You’re thinking quite prettily, huh!”
“Do you know what I’m thinking?” Mo Qishen looked down at Ni Yang’s profile.
Under the setting sun, her profile seemed to glow. Her clear eyes hid constellations of stars, making people wish they could offer her everything beautiful in this world.
“Wake up, stop dreaming.” Ni Yang removed her hand and pinched Mo Qishen’s face. “It’s daytime, not the time for dreams.”
Mo Qishen’s face reddened from the pinch. He didn’t make a sound, only a softened smile spread across his face.
“Oh right.” Ni Yang suddenly changed her tone, “Brother Mo, did you hire a teacher for Xiaodie yet?”
“I did.” Mo Qishen replied, “Also, the publishers have been contacted. They think highly of Xiaodie’s writings, saying she has the potential to become a writer.”
Ni Yang nodded, “Xiaodie has always been smart.”
Ni Yang grinned subtly, “Li Xianxian’s downfall is near.”
With a curve of her lips, Ni Yang thought deeply.
When they reached the fork in the road, Mo Qishen halted, “Okay, Yangyang, this is far enough. Better get back now.”
“Okay, Brother Mo, take your time on the road, be careful.” Ni Yang waved at Mo Qishen.
After bidding Mo Qishen goodbye, Ni Yang headed back, kicking at gravel along the road as she walked, lost in thoughts.
Over at Li Xianxian’s.
Since her last visit to the Mo Family, Li Xianxian’s mood hadn’t been good. Even though she was now Baichuan’s girlfriend, the old Mr. and Mrs. Mo were not as enthusiastic as before.
Moreover, the couple Mo Rongping and Xiu Jiao didn’t seem fond of her.
Otherwise, during the banquet, Mo Rongping and Xiu Jiao wouldn’t have made her feel uncomfortable in public.
What should she do now?
Li Xianxian sat at the desk, her expression filled with worries.
Even if she were a famous writer, without being able to marry into the Mo family, it would all be in vain.
Becoming a famous writer could only add luster to her; after all, she was limited in the amount of work she could remember.
It seemed she had to find a solution once and for all.
Li Xianxian squinted her eyes, and a cunning idea quickly flashed through her mind.
She could advance through her child.
A rich family like the Mo family would certainly value their descendants, and since Baichuan is the eldest son and grandson in the family, if she were to carry Baichuan’s child, the Mo family would surely welcome her with open arms.
Then, she could become a truly prestigious figure!
Baichuan is a responsible man; Ni Yang is confident that as long as there’s a child, Baichuan would be devoted to her and wouldn’t think about that scoundrel Ni Yang!
She must have a child.
With this thought, a smug smile crept onto Li Xianxian’s face.
She picked up her purse, went to the pharmacy, but the first pharmacy didn’t have what she wanted, so she went to the second, the third, and finally found what she wanted in the fifth.
Today was the day to receive the test scores. Ni Yang went to the city on her bike early in the morning.
Because it was early, the streets were not crowded. Suddenly, a child ran onto the road.
Ni Yang’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly hit the brakes,
“Screech—” A harsh braking sound resonated.
The child seemed stunned. His face turned white in an instant, and he looked like he had forgotten how to react.
“Hey kiddo, are you okay?” Ni Yang quickly stabilized her bike, got off and approached the child.
“I’m alright.” The surprised child shook his head weakly.
This was a boy of about four or five. Because of malnutrition, he was thin and pale. His clothes were ragged. One foot had a shoe on, the other did not.
“Where are your parents, kiddo?” Ni Yang asked next.