She thought of eating early and getting He Jinxuan’s clothes made. It’s not ideal to take them away to make, and she thought if she worked quickly, she could finish today, thus fulfilling her promise.
Ye Siyan, who couldn’t keep things to himself, quickly ran to Yu Xinyan’s side: "Sister, Uncle made you a shelf for your things."
Yu Xinyan looked at He Jinxuan, who was washing his hands.
He Jinxuan glanced at the indiscreet Ye Siyan and said calmly, "There was nothing in the house. I found some wooden strips and made a shelf for you. This way, the house will be tidier."
Yu Xinyan smiled, feeling that He Jinxuan was genuinely thoughtful: "Thank you, Brother He."
He Jinxuan took a towel from the side to dry his hands: "Don’t be so polite. If you encounter any trouble living alone, remember to speak up."
Yu Xinyan nodded and let them serve themselves. Then, she personally delivered a bowl of stewed fish to the Xie Family, the Cheng Family, and the Zhao Family, to thank them for taking care of her during this period.
These families got along well with Yu Xinyan and were truly reluctant to see her go. The Xie Family prepared two towels for her, the Cheng Family gave her two bars of soap, and the Zhao Family across the street gave her a brand-new enamel lunch box, all of which were things she needed.
Yu Xinyan was very touched.
After putting the things away, as she came out to eat, she heard that the Qiao Family next door to the Cheng Family was making a fuss again. Niqiu was crying out, "Mom, I just want to eat fish."
Bai Cuilin coaxed, "It’s too late today. Tomorrow, Mom will buy some at the market and stew it for you. Mom made you fried eggs. They smell great, have a taste."
Niqiu had been spoiled by them, very willful: "I just want to eat fish."
While crying and shouting, he didn’t forget to eat the eggs, making a scene as he ate while saying, "Did you hear me? I just want to eat fish."
Now it’s hot, and every family was eating in the yard. The aroma was tantalizing, and the families who got fish knew what Bai Cuilin said today. Naturally, they wouldn’t give the fish Yu Xinyan sent to Niqiu.
Yu Xinyan didn’t care how much Niqiu fussed. Serves Bai Cuilin right for being such a loudmouth; she did it on purpose and enjoyed the spectacle.
Even after Yu Xinyan finished eating and cleaning up, Niqiu was still fussing. Yu Xinyan glanced at the Qiao Family’s yard and sneered in her heart: "That’s what you get for having a loud mouth."
Bai Cuilin realized what was going on now. Yu Xinyan did it on purpose. Seeing her son wouldn’t stop fussing, she began to scold: "Truly shameless, deliberately causing trouble."
He Jinxuan was displeased upon hearing this. He got up directly and went out the door, walked to the Qiao Family’s yard, and shouted, "Brother Qiao, come out for a bit, let’s have a chat."
Qiao Shuanzhu didn’t come out, but it was heard that Bai Cuilin was beaten: "You damn woman, always causing trouble. If you can’t keep that mouth shut, then get back to the countryside and farm."
He Jinxuan, seeing that his goal was achieved, turned and left the Qiao Family’s gate.
In the alley, the old man from the Zhang Family, out for a walk after dinner, laughed and said to his old wife beside him: "Did you see? He has already started protecting her. I just wonder when we’ll be able to drink at their wedding feast."
Aunt Zhang gave her old man a gentle shove: "Don’t ruin Miss Xinyan’s reputation like that Bai Cuilin, with such a sharp tongue."
She was genuinely afraid that this stubborn old man couldn’t keep his mouth shut, and if someone with intentions heard it, it might cause trouble for the two children. Didn’t he realize where he was, speaking so carelessly? Aunt Zhang was really angry.
Uncle Zhang looked around, awkwardly rubbed his nose: "Look at my memory."