Chapter 214
Chapter 214
"Hey, can't you tell that you guys are pretty awesome? You're a good person."
Li Qing has a livelier temperament. Even though he has changed his nature now that he is a father, he is still a little more out-of-the-box than his elder brother.
"It's okay. The main reason is that those two people treat us as fools."
Li Manping felt that the main reason was their good luck. The two were just kidnappers and they didn't have any powerful weapons. Otherwise, how could they, the children, have saved anyone.
The oxcart traveled slowly along the gravel paths in the village. Li Manping would greet people when she met them. Along the way from the beginning of the village to the back of the village, Li Manping recognized at least thirty or forty people, and most of them were Aunt Liu and Sister-in-law Liu. At most, add a number in front.
"God, there are too many people named Liu in this village. It feels like they are all Liu family members."
This was the first time Li Ze expressed his opinion, which showed his surprise.
"Ah, didn't I tell you? This used to be the land of the Liu Family Village, and almost all of them are descendants of the same ancestor. Later, people who moved from other places married in the village in order to integrate better, so the whole village They are close relatives, with the main surname being Liu."
Li Manping wondered aloud. Didn't she remind them?
“That’s why this village has always been xenophobic.”
"It's amazing, so awesome!"
At this point, Li Qing could only admire. He had really never seen such a big village where all were relatives, and he didn't know how to manage it without offending others?
Li Manping ignored his surprise and only looked at the road carefully. She didn't come much and she was a little confused about the direction.
"Turn right at the intersection ahead and you should be at the second store."
"Oh, okay, you are more familiar with this place, come and invite someone."
Li Qing was afraid. What they were most afraid of as soldiers was this kind of super united people. It was difficult to get things done. After all, the law does not punish everyone.
"Buckle, buckle, buckle..."
Arriving in front of the blue brick courtyard of the village chief's house in Dashan Village, Li Manping jumped off the ox cart and knocked on the door.
This is also Liu Jianshan's home. Their brothers have separated a long time ago. The two old men live with the most promising third son, so they live together.
"Who is it?"
The polite inquiry sounded, and Li Manping recognized it. This was Qian Qiaoqiao, Uncle Liu's daughter-in-law. The wife Uncle Liu married after returning home is now a woman in her forties.
"Aunt Qian, it's me, Manping from the small mountain village."
"Oh, it's girl Manping, wait a minute, I'll open the door right now.
Li Manping, who was at the entrance of the courtyard, heard the footsteps getting clearer and clearer, and the woman seemed to be trotting over.
"Squeak..."
The courtyard door was quickly opened, and the woman grinned when she saw Li Manping at the door.
"It's such a cold day, why is Miss Manping here? Come on, come in and have a drink of hot water. It's rare for you to come to the house. You can stay at home for a meal later."
The woman enthusiastically took Li Manping's hand and was about to take her in, but Li Manping fell to the ground and refused.
"No, Auntie, I still have things to do. I won't bother you until next time. Is Grandpa Ming at home?"
"Here, there, my parents-in-law are here. Why, I have something to do with my parents-in-law."
"It's nothing serious. I have found my brothers who have been away all this time. I am going to invite some familiar relatives and friends to get together at home, so I came over to invite Grandpa Ming and Uncle Liu and Aunt Liu to have a drink at my house."
Li Manping pointed to the two brothers sitting in the car and showed them to Aunt Qian. The two grown men were ignored by Aunt Qian.
"Ah, this is your brother. I thought he was the driver from your village, but he seems to be quite energetic and a good young man. How did you find him?"
Aunt Qian stuck her head out, looked carefully at the two men with silly smiles, and gave a few perfunctory compliments.
Li Manping wasn't angry either. Aunt Qian's mouth was always faster than her brain, and her good words could be turned into disgust, so don't worry.
"Auntie, my brother and the others used to travel with the army, and they didn't know we had moved. They found us with great difficulty, so the family is preparing to treat us. My mother also happened to be pregnant, so we planned to have a fun together."
"Your mother gave birth? When did it happen?"
Qian Qiaoqiao was very excited because the man had a good relationship with the fourth son of the Li family and worked in the same company. She and her daughter-in-law also got along well with the Li family, especially since they were both women and could talk to each other.
"It was almost dark the day before yesterday. I was busy at home yesterday, so I came today. Don't be surprised, Auntie."
"What's the matter? Come on, go into the house and call your brothers. Let's drink some hot water to warm your stomach. Just tie the cow to the door and it won't be lost."
Li Manping couldn't help her enthusiastic aunt, so she took her brothers into the yard. She happened to meet the curious third daughter-in-law, who had disappeared for a long time after opening the door, and ran into Grandma Liu who had come out to look for someone.
In the end, there was nothing they could do. The three of them, Li Manping, were dragged into chatting with the two old men for a long time. They were repeatedly persuaded to stay for dinner. They thought they still had time and were not in a particular hurry, so they went along with their grandparents' wishes.
"Then it's agreed. Grandpa and grandma, you must come over tomorrow. And aunt, remember to bring your brothers and sisters with you."
Li Manping sat on the bullock cart and greeted the Liu family who came out to see her off again.
"Remember, go back and be careful, we will definitely go there tomorrow."
Aunt Qian stood beside the bullock cart and waved, telling Li Manping and the others to walk slowly.
Under the command of Li Manping, the ox cart turned around and headed towards Daxing Village.
"Little sister, Grandpa Liu's family is so enthusiastic that I feel uncomfortable."
Li Qing rubbed his stiff face. In order not to be rude, he kept smiling, which made it difficult for him.
"Well, one of the children who was kidnapped back then was Grandpa Ming's grandson, so they were more enthusiastic towards me."
Li Manping threw out another reason. As for the relationship between her brother-in-law and Uncle Liu, it was enough for the two to be close in private. The families of both parties would not be too close.
"No wonder, it turns out there is a reason. Let me just say, it's good that the juniors have a good relationship. How can you still take the elders with you? That's it."
Li Qing nodded, it made sense. The younger sister saved their grandchildren, which was equivalent to a life-saving grace.
"Little sister, is Daxing Village far away? Can you get home in a hurry?"
It's winter now, it gets dark early, and they only have a little more than three hours. Is it enough to run back and forth?
Li Ze drove the cattle wholeheartedly. Although traces of the path were still there, the road was completely covered with snow. He had no idea what was going on under the snow. If he was not careful, he would end up in a ditch and easily overturn his car.
"Daxing Village is not far away. It is on the side of our village. It is not far from Dashan Village. As long as there are no accidents on the road, we should be able to notify Uncle Song in time and rush home."
Li Manping looked at her watch. It was almost two o'clock. She looked up at the sky again. It was okay. It didn't look like it was going to continue to snow.
"I'm not afraid if it gets dark. I brought a flashlight, and it's a little closer to go home from Daxing Village. I can make it without wasting time on the way."
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