RPAGF Chapter 175: Sunbathing and Gossip
Chapter 175: Sunbathing and Gossip
The people at the bottom of society are like a lonely boat drifting on the edge of the ocean, only able to occasionally catch sporadic fragments of news and groping hard in the fog of information.
The same is true for the distribution of resources. The upper class has abundant wealth, power and opportunities, and they can provide their children with the best education, the most luxurious life and the broadest space for development.
The lower-class people struggle under the heavy pressure of life, working hard for three meals a day, and their children can only try to find a glimmer of hope to change their fate within the limited resources.
For ordinary people, if they can have enough food and clothing, not have to sleep in the open air, not get seriously ill, escape natural disasters and wars, have safe children and a harmonious family, they will have lived the most successful and remarkable life.
Outside the window, a cool breeze gently blew through the dead leaves, making a rustling sound, bringing Su Panpan back to her senses.
The water is boiling, it's time to put the dumplings in.
The big pot was steaming hot and the dumplings were put into the pot one by one.
The water splashed happily and hot steam rose from the pot continuously, filling the entire kitchen.
The splashes of water and the hot steam intertwined to blur the vision, and the hot steam also carried the fragrance of dumplings.
The dumplings in the pot tumbled endlessly, enveloped by the splashing water and the steam. Sometimes they rose to the surface, sometimes they sank to the bottom. The wrappers gradually became translucent, revealing the rich fillings within.
The children on the side stared at the dumplings in the pot with their eyes wide open, their little noses moving constantly, trying to smell the tempting aroma.
"It smells so good. When can I eat it?" Xiaoxiao couldn't help licking her lips.
Qin Xiao stared at the pot without blinking, as if he was about to pounce on it in the next second.
Yueyue held onto Su Panpan's clothes tightly and asked in a baby voice, "Mom, are the dumplings ready? I really want to eat some."
Su Panpan couldn't help laughing at their greedy looks.
The dumplings were finally cooked. Su Panpan carefully took the dumplings out of the pot and placed them on a plate.
Qin Mu happily brought the dumplings to the living room.
As soon as the children saw the dumplings coming out of the pot, their eyes lit up instantly.
Xiaoxiao jumped up excitedly, clapping her hands and shouting, "Wow, the dumplings are cooked!"
Qin Xiao couldn't wait to move forward, his little head almost touching the plate, and he kept shouting, "I want to eat, I want to eat."
Yueyue stood obediently aside, staring at Jiaozi with her eyes wide open, her little mouth slightly open, looking as if she couldn't wait.
Su Panpan smiled and said, "Don't worry, be careful of the heat."
But the children were not listening at all. They picked up their chopsticks and prepared to feast on the food.
"It's so delicious! These dumplings with celery filling are so fragrant!" Xiaoxiao picked up a dumpling, blew on it gently, and then took a careful bite. Immediately, a look of satisfaction appeared on her face.
Qin Xiao and Qin Mu didn't care about the heat and ate one bite at a time, their mouths full of oil.
Yueyue eats slowly, but she takes every bite very seriously, with a happy smile on her little face.
Seeing the children eating so happily, Su Panpan was also happy.
After lunch, Su Panpan told the children to finish the work in the vegetable garden that had not been completed in the morning.
She poured out the pecans and red dates she had picked from the mountains to dry at home.
After finishing her work, Su Panpan made herself a pot of red date, longan and brown sugar tea, and took some peanuts, melon seeds, cakes, washed some fruits, and put them in the yard. She drank it by herself and basked in the sun, feeling very warm.
In the afternoon, the warm sunlight shines into the yard, covering the entire yard with a layer of golden glow.
Su Panpan was sitting on a small bench in the middle of the yard, sipping tea and eating snacks contentedly.
Just then, Wang Hexiang, Lin Xiu'e, Wang Ma, Aunt Liu, Aunt Wang and Aunt Pang came to visit together, chatting and laughing.
As soon as they entered the yard, they greeted Su Panpan enthusiastically.
"Oh, Panpan, you have dried so many walnuts and dates." Wang Hexiang said with a smile.
Su Panpan quickly put down the teacup in her hand, stood up and greeted them, her face full of smiles: "Sisters-in-law and aunts, please sit down quickly."
Su Panpan brought a teacup and a stool.
Everyone sat together, and the yard suddenly became lively.
Mother Wang spoke first: "This weather is so nice, perfect for everyone to sit together and chat."
"That's right. We're busy on weekdays and it's rare to have time to relax like this." Aunt Liu also nodded in agreement.
After chatting for a few words, Su Panpan looked at everyone and suddenly thought of the newly moved Xue family. She pretended to be casual and asked, "Sisters-in-law and aunts, do you know what the new Xue family is like?"
Wang Hexiang was the first to speak. She frowned slightly, her tone tinged with disdain. "I heard that the Xue family was once a relatively wealthy family in the outside world. Xue Yao's father, Master Xue, built up his fortune through small business in his youth and doted on his only daughter, Xue Yao. Xue Yao had lived a life of luxury since she was a child, and she was spoiled beyond belief."
"Later, the business didn't do well and he lost a lot of money, so he came to our village." Lin Xiu'e added on behalf of her mother-in-law.
"I heard that she is really lazy and gluttonous. She doesn't want to do any work all day and has a bad temper. Her parents are now worried about marrying her off, but which family would dare to marry a girl like this?" Although Aunt Wang helped Su Panpan during the day, she heard a lot of gossip at night.
Su Panpan nodded slightly, a look of worry on her face.
Aunt Liu also said, "That's right, I heard about it too. Xue Yao once tried to seduce a wealthy businessman in town and wanted to be his concubine, but she was kicked out by his wife. That doesn't give her a good reputation."
"There is such a thing? This is really..." Su Panpan widened her eyes in shock.
Wang Ma shook her head and sighed, "Don't mess with a girl from a family like this. If someone married a daughter-in-law like this, they would be troubled every day."
"Yes, it's obvious that Xue Yao is not a person who is easy to deal with. The young men in our village should stay away from her." Aunt Liu nodded.
Aunt Wang then interjected, "As for Xue Yao, I think she's a shameless person. She's always thinking about climbing up the social ladder, without even considering the moral character of her own family. She's like a toad dreaming of a swan, yet she's still trying to seduce a girl from a wealthy family. She's really like a toad dreaming of a swan."
The fat aunt followed up, "Yes, who knows what kind of crooked ideas Xue Yao might come up with. Don't blame me for not warning you, Panpan. If she gets involved with your Qin Mu, it'll be troublesome."
Su Panpan listened to everyone's words and became more alert in her heart, but on the surface she had to pretend to be calm and said, "Not really."
"Auntie Fatty, let me remind you that Qin Mu is a very honest kid, so you have to be careful of Xue Yao."