Chapter 39: A Ghost Fell Down
Shen Meng brought Xiao Kai into the room, Xifeng was feeding Wang Lianhua some rice porridge, the dim kerosene lamp cast light on their faces, making their features less distinct.
"Sister-in-law Meng is here, come on in." Xifeng put down the bowl in her hand, called Shen Meng into the room, and then ran out to pour a bowl of warm water.
"Aunt, please sit. There’s no hot water kettle in my second sister-in-law’s room, so I poured this from mine. Please have some, it’s at just the right temperature!"
"There’s no rush, I’m just here to check on Sister-in-law Lianhua. It’s really my fault for not considering everything thoroughly and causing her to suffer."
Wang Lianhua was leaning against the kang cabinet, wearing a headscarf, and her face was blotchy with colorful bruises, which looked quite scary.
"What are you saying, sister? You were kind-hearted, giving such good food to Daqing and Erqing, and even brought some for me and Xifeng. I heard from the kids, they ate dumplings with white flour and meat stuffing, sister, you’re really generous. If this were someone else’s family, who could be so open-handed?" Wang Lianhua said haltingly, writhing in pain, barely able to speak with strength.
Xifeng was nodding constantly by the side. She had eaten quite a few of the dumplings yesterday, which tasted incredibly good. She had never had such delicious dumplings in her life. Although they were made with mixed flours, she could tell there was more white flour, less cornmeal.
"I heard that your mother-in-law and your elder sister-in-law compensated you three yuan. You better hide the money well, so it doesn’t get taken away from you later on."