Chapter 22 - 021 Discussion on the Methods of Eating Sweet Potatoes
"No need to be polite with your Auntie. I’ve been doing this work for so many years—whether it’s more or less, it’s all the same to me, just something handy to do." Aunt Zhong spoke with sweat dripping like raindrops from her forehead, even though she had a straw hat on. She wiped her face again and asked, "So, why did you bring Yanyan along?"
"Granny Zhong, don’t blame Mom, it’s me who wanted to come help." Meng Shuyan lifted his head and said softly.
Aunt Zhong’s fondness for Meng Shuyan was written all over her face. She reached out to wipe the child’s sweat. What a poor little thing—his soft, fair cheeks were already turning red from the sun.
She talked about taking off her own hat to put it on Meng Shuyan.
Noticing her movement, Tian Sangsang quickly stopped her. "Auntie, I’ve got a hat here. Look at me—I got so caught up in talking with them that I forgot how the sun has been growing stronger."
As she helped Meng Shuyan put on the hat, Aunt Zhong remarked, "Sangsang, Yanyan is such a well-behaved child. Look at our little Gousheng—he’s seven this year and still so mischievous, never thinking to offer any help. After all, he’s truly your son, so from now on, you can’t keep treating Yanyan that way anymore. Just think about how you were before—was that any way to act as a mother? Be kinder to Yanyan; this child really tugs at the heart."
"I know, Auntie." Tian Sangsang let out a small smile. "I only have Yanyan from now on—if I don’t treat him well, then who will?"
"I’m glad you’re thinking this way. Oh my—" Aunt Zhong suddenly grabbed Tian Sangsang’s hand and frowned. "What happened to your hand? Why is it bleeding so much?"