Chapter 105 He Shujin
Aunt Sun arranged for Sun Shan and others to rest for a while. She now returned to the old house to inform her parents-in-law that everyone would go to the old house for dinner tonight.
The village chief asked anxiously: "Chunlan, do you need to greet the old lady?"
Aunt Sun shook her head and said, "Grandpa, no need. There are guests at the old house, and they probably haven't left yet. There have been many people coming in the past few days, and the old house is very busy."
After hearing this, the village chief said nothing more.
Sun Chunlan took the village chief and others to the guest room to rest. As for De Ge'er's decision to stay with Sun Shan, Aunt Sun let him do it.
Before leaving, he said, "Grandpa, big brother, you guys take a rest first, I'll go get busy now."
The village chief waved his hand and said, "You go ahead and do your work. We are already familiar with this place. We don't need you to tell us anything."
Aunt Sun nodded and walked out the door.
Sun Shan and De Ge'er looked at the house curiously. It was made of high-quality materials and was very sturdy. It was completely different from the blue brick and tile house of the old Sun family residence.
Guyu asked curiously, "Grandpa, is this my aunt's room?"
The village chief explained, "This is what the He family gave to your aunt. The front is for the guys in the store, and the back is for guests. Your father and I stay here every time we come to the city. Your aunt lives in the old house with the old lady of the He family."
After hearing what the village chief said, Sun Shan understood that the He family divided the property but not the family or the household. They just divided the finances between the two brothers and still lived together.
The village chief added, "The He family's old house is bigger, with three courtyards. When we get there, don't talk if you don't understand."
He looked at De Ge'er and Sun Shan deliberately and said, "You two boys, when you see the old lady later, be sweet and say something pleasing, don't be naughty."
Sun Shan and De Ge'er nodded and said, "Grandpa, we know what we are doing and we won't embarrass our aunt."
The village chief said to Guyu again: "Don't talk later, just answer the questions and don't say too much." Boys are different from girls. No matter in the countryside or in the city, they all like quiet and virtuous girls. Talking too much makes you seem impetuous.
Guyu quickly said, "Grandpa, I understand." In fact, the village chief didn't need to explain it specifically. Guyu's personality was just like Sun Boming's, and she was taciturn, so she couldn't say more.
The village chief arranged for Sun Shan, De Ge'er, and Gu Yu to go back to their rooms to tidy up their bedding and rest, while he and Sun Bomin had to sort out the things they brought, some for Sun Dagu, some for Sun Yuniang, and some for Ming Ge'er from Sun Ershu.
Guyu led Dege'er and Sun Shan into the room and sorted out the clothes they brought.
De Ge'er looked around, and Sun Shan warned him, "De Ge'er, don't look around, or people will be unhappy."
De Geer retorted: "Shan Zi, there are no outsiders here. If there were other people, I would definitely not do this."
Then he whispered, "Shanzi, the house where my aunt lives is so big, with so many rooms, and she has so many servants. Does that mean my aunt doesn't have to work anymore?"
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "My eldest aunt likes to work the most. She likes to do everything herself. The servants should help with housework, cooking, watching the door, cleaning the room, etc."
Guyu said a little fearfully: "Shanzi, we are going to the He family for dinner later, what should we do?"
Guyu couldn't find anyone to ask, so he could only ask his more mature younger brother.
Sun Shan said soothingly: "Big sister, you don't have to do anything. Just eat when it's time to eat. We are children, and the adults will do what we need to do."
After hearing this, De Ge'er's eyes lit up and he said approvingly, "Oh, Shanzi, I think you are right. We are just children, so it is best for us to do nothing."
Guyu was still very nervous. He touched his hair and thought about what clothes to wear and how to dress up.
I have clothes, but I’ve never tried to dress up. I usually just tie my hair up, and I don’t know how to do other hairstyles.
Sun Shan held Guyu's hand and said, "Don't be nervous, sister. The He family already knows what we are like. Anyway, don't do anything when the time comes. Just follow the adults."
I believe the He family will not look down on the Sun family. If they did, Aunt Sun would not be so free. Moreover, my eldest cousin is now a scholar, and Aunt Sun's position is as solid as a rock, and the Sun family's position will also rise.
Guyu made the bed and said to Sun Shan and De Ge'er, "You've been tired for most of the day, you two should take a nap."
Sun Shan was really a little tired. His small body couldn't take it anymore, so he pulled De Ge'er to lie down on the bed.
Guyu didn't go back to his room either. He sat on the edge of the bed, looking at his two younger brothers. He felt very nervous and was afraid to go to the He family's old house.
I have been living in a small mountain village and suddenly broke into a bustling big city. I was filled with anxiety and fear, and always felt that I was not presentable.
At the same time, I admired my eldest aunt even more. She was only one year older than me, but she dared to go to the provincial capital and successfully married into the He family. She was really amazing.
Sun Shan had just closed his eyes when he was awakened by Guyu.
He wiped his eyes, feeling drowsy.
De Ge'er was the same, and asked in confusion: "Sister, where is this place?"
Guyu patted his big head and said with a smile: "Get up quickly, it's almost dark, and Auntie will be back soon."
Just now, Sun Bomin came in and told them to get up. It was getting dark, so it was time to go to the He family. It would be bad if Aunt Sun came back and the two boys were still sleeping.
Guyu quickly helped Sun Shan and De Ge'er wash their faces.
I went to the kitchen to get some water, but before I even got close, an aunt came over and called out "Miss Cousin," asking if she needed anything. When she was sure she needed to wash her face, she quickly got some water and helped Guyu carry it to her room. Then she asked if she needed anything, and she could just go to them.
Guyu looked at the two basins of warm water in a daze. The word "cousin" made her confused, and she understood more clearly the gap between the He family and the Sun family.
After Sun Shan and De Ge'er washed their faces, Gu Yu helped them clean up, tied their hair into topknots, and looked at them several times to make sure everything was fine before leading them out of the room.
When I walked to the hall, the village chief and Sun Bomin were drinking tea. I asked with a smile, "Are you two awake?"
Sun Shan nodded and said, "We slept well."
De Geer looked at the candied dates on the Eight Immortals Table and wanted to pick one to taste. Then he thought of something and said timidly, "Grandpa, uncle, I want to eat candied dates."
The village chief said approvingly: "De Ge'er did a good job. If you want to eat outside, you should ask and don't take it privately."
De Ge'er raised his head and laughed.
The village chief asked him to eat, and this was just brought by the servants.
De Ge'er was not polite either. He pinched one and put it in his mouth, and then stuffed one each into Sun Shan and Gu Yu.
Just after eating the candied dates, there was a noise outside. Everyone looked over and found that it was Uncle He and Aunt Sun who came back.
Following behind was a group of people, all boys.
Sun Shan looked up and saw his eldest cousin He Shujin at first sight. He knew he was his eldest cousin without anyone introducing him.
He was about 1 meters tall, wearing a navy blue robe and a Confucian scarf on his head.
My eldest cousin looks a lot like Aunt Sun, both have oval faces, fair skin, and big, bright eyes.
For the first time, Sun Shan understood what the description of “handsome” meant.
He Shujin - his whole body is full of poetry and bookish air, and you can tell at first glance that he is a scholar.