Although Zhang Lin was picking vegetables in the yard, her eyes would look by the door from time to time. Her eyes flickered when she saw the little guy wearing new clothes. The clothing and the fabric looks good. However, it fits him so well. A child grows fast and wouldn't this clothing cannot be worn sooner or later? Isn't it just a waste of money? This woman really knows how to spend.
However, this woman is no longer her daughter-in-law so she can only hold back her words.
At this time, movements are coming by the gate. It was Zhang Tieshan and Zhang Qingshan who just come back from hunting in the mountains.
At a glance, Zhang Tieshan saw Li Hehua in the main room. His eyes stayed on Shulin's new clothes for a bit before moving his gaze away. He put the hunted game in the yard in silence and entered the main room with the bow and arrow in hand.
Zhang Qingshan followed behind Zhang Tieshan with his head lowered, he also didn't say anything.
Li Hehua breathed a sigh of relief, secretly thinking that Zhang Tieshan had indeed kept his word and solved the other two members of the Zhang family for her. He was actually a good person. When paired with the original owner, he was really like a flower in a cow's shit.
Looking at the sky, it was almost time for the Zhang family's lunch. It would be embarrassing to stay, so she got up and packed up her things, preparing to leave. However, there was still more than half of the soup in the soup jar, she couldn't take it back. She can only leave it in their house.
After some thought, Li Hehua stopped Zhang Tieshan who was about to deal with their game, "Zhang Tieshan."
Zhang Tieshan paused and turned to look at her.
Li Hehua pointed to the soup jar, "This is the soup I made for the little guy. He has just eaten two bowls and there are still more than half of the jar left. Can you get something to put it in? I want to take the jar with me." She only bought one soup jar and she will bring another food for the little guy next time. She can't leave the jar here.
Zhang Tieshan glanced at the jar, nodded, and entered the kitchen. He quickly took a large soup bowl from the kitchen and put it on the table.
Li Hehua was about to pick up the jar and pour the soup into the bowl when Zhang Tieshan stopped her. Puzzled, she looked at him, not knowing what he meant.
Zhang Tieshan didn't explain. He just took the jar in Li Hehua's hand into his own and poured out the soup slowly.
Li Hehua bit her lower lip, wondering what Zhang Tieshan meant. It shouldn't be a pity for a beauty. But id he wants to do it, then just let him do so. It would also save her some trouble.
After Zhang Tieshan poured all the soup, Li Hehua took the empty jar and put it in her basket. " You can warm the soup and have it at noon. It was cooked in the morning. It shouldn't be left until the evening since it's easy to get spoiled. Not to mention that drinking it later is not good for the body."
Zhang Tieshan paused for a while then responded with an "um."
Li Hehua packed up her things, squatted down, and looked at the little guy. She patted his head, "I'm leaving baby. I'll see you next time, okay?"
Shulin stared at her. Hearing her finally saying that she was leaving, his big eyes immediately darkened and his hands clung to her sleeves tightly. His reluctance with her leaving is evident.
Whenever this happens, Li Hehua always feels uncomfortable. She truly understood the discomfort of a mother being separated from her child. If she can, she really doesn't want to be separated from the little guy.
"Baby..." Li Hehua kissed his forehead, "You have to let go. Don't you remember that I have to go back and cook delicious food for you? Otherwise, how can I bring you something to eat next time? Right?" The little guy pursed his lips, looking very unhappy. His little hands didn't loosen at all.
Li Hehua felt uncomfortable. She took him in her arms and patted him lightly. She doesn't know if she should mention to Zhang Tieshan about her aim of having the little guy stay with her for a few days. Although she knew that the Zhang family hated her to the bones and would most likely not agree, she still wanted to try. It would be great if she could win the opportunity to take the little guy with her and stay with her for a few days each month in the future. With that, she can get along with Shulin all the time.
Li Hehua secretly glanced at Zhang Tieshan who was squatting in the yard, dealing with the game. After encouraging herself a few more, she picked up the little guy and moved him to the yard. She squatted two steps away from Zhang Tieshan and watched him handle his prey skillfully.
After being stared at for a long time, Zhang tieshan had to move his eyes to her and asked. his voice was cold, "What? What's the matter?"
"Hehe...it's..." Li Hehua laughed, "I just want to discuss something with you."
"Tell me." Zhang Tieshan raised his eyes and continued the movements of his hands.
"That...I just thought, can I have the little guy stay with me for a few days? I rented a house in the town now. Can he go to the town to play for a few days then send him back?" After she finished, she looked at him nervously, expecting him to nod.
Zhang Tieshan stopped and looked up at Li Hehua, his eyes were heavy.
Li Hehua was a bit embarrassed with his look but for the sake of the little guy, she still insisted, "Hehe...you can rest assured, I will treat the little guy well. If you are worried, you can check and visit him at any time. If you saw me being bad to him, you can just take care of me."
Zhang Tieshan still didn't speak, making people wonder what he was thinking.
"No! You, woman, can't take Shulin away!" Zhang Lin's excited voice sounded behind him, startling Li Hehua and the little guy.
T/N: "excited" is used with a negative connotation.
Zhang Lin probably heard what she said and ran over excitedly, leaving the vegetables behind and pointed at Li Hehua angrily, "I'm telling you! You already divorced and have no connection with our family! It was already our mercy to let you take care of your children now. When given an inch, you want to take a mile! Be careful or you might not be able to enter the door in the future!"
Li Hehua secretly sighed. Knowing that her idea couldn't be realized, she can only give up. She just feels sorry for the little guy in her arms. He was very happy when he heard that she was taking him back just now, but now he is disappointed.
Li Hehua didn't want to quarrel with Zhang Lin. She stood up silently and kissed the little guy's forehead pitifully, "Baby, I can't take you away this time, but it doesn't matter, I'll see you next time, okay?"
Sure enough, the little guy's eyes which were full of hope just now disappeared in an instant. His little brows were slightly twisted, he was unhappy.
Li Hehua had no choice but to put the little guy down.
At this time, Zhang Tieshan, who had never spoken, said, "Three days, I'll pick him up in three days."
"What..." Li Hehua was stunned.
Zhang Lin's eyes widened in disbelief, "Tieshan, you are crazy! What are you talking about!?"
Zhang Tieshan looked at Zhang Lin and said, "Mother, stop it. Listen to me on this."
Zhang Tieshan's tone brooks no refusal. Zhang Lin knows his son well and knows that he will not change his decision. She was so angry that tears burst out of her eyes. " Alright! I don't care! I can't control you anymore! Nothing that this old woman says works! I won't care anymore!" After speaking, she went back to her room and closed the door loudly.
Li Hehua was a little stunned, his eyes turned to Zhang Tieshan for silent confirmation.
Zhang Tieshan still had no expression on his face, he just said, "Wait here, I'll pack up Shulin's things. Bring them with you" After speaking, he strode into the room and quickly took out a bag. She handed it over to Li Hehua.
Li Hehua hurriedly took over the burden, thanking him in her heart, "Thank you for agreeing, I will take good care of Shulin."
Zhang Tieshan didn't say anything. He just lowered his head and continued to deal with his prey.
Li Hehua's heart bubbled with joy. Fearing that he would change his mind, she quickly picked Shulin up, picked up her basket, and walked out of the door. She still finds it unbelievable and just accepts the fact when she walks out of the village.
Li Hehua kissed the little guy's cheek excitedly, "Baby, we're out! You are going back to live with me! Are you happy?" The little guy's eyes glowed again and there was a smile in his eyes.
Li Hehua was full of energy and didn't feel tired at all while holding the child. "Baby, we will go to Lianhua Village now. Mother will get some tables and chairs because Mother is going to open a food stall. We will then go to the town where I rented a courtyard." This is the first time that Li Hehua claimed to be his mother. It was quite unexpected, but it feels good to say it.
From then on, she is the mother of the little guy in her arms.
The little guy put his arms around Li Hehua's neck and buried his little face in her neck, silently being intimate with her.
Li Hehua walked to Lianhua Village with the little guy in her arms. When she arrived at Carpenter Qian's house, the owner of the cart she hired had already arrived.
She hurriedly stepped forward to say hello, "You're already here, you've worked hard." The car owner nodded in response. At first glance, he was a person who didn't talk much.
Li Hehua took the car owner into Carpenter Qian's house. There were several newly made tables and chairs in the yard, which should belong to her.
"Uncle Qian, are you there?" Li Hehua called into the hall.
"Hey, here! Here!" Carpenter Qian walked out from the inside in response. When he saw Li Hehua coming, he immediately pointed to the tables and chairs in the yard and said, "You came to get the tables and chairs? It's ready and can be shipped directly. The cart will be ready the day after tomorrow."
Li Hehua hurriedly thanked, "Thank you, Uncle Qian." She then put the little guy in her arms down, took out seven hundred and eighty wen from his purse, and handed it to him, "Uncle Qian, this is the payment. I will give it to you today. I won't pick up the cart myself. I'll just ask Cao Simei to get it up for me."
Hearing what Li Hehua said, the carpenter Qian took the money and said, "That's fine, if you have any questions, come to me."
Li Hehua thanked him again and then moved the tables and chairs to the donkey cart with its owner and Carpenter Qian.
The three people quickly moved the tables and chairs. After Li Hehua said goodbye to carpenter Qian, she carried the little guy into the donkey cart and went to the town.
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End of Chapter 30. The next update will be on Sunday. See yah!