The three extra-large portions of food were completely devoured, leaving every member of the Xie family closing their eyes in satisfaction.
This was truly the kind of life people should live. The family once again lavished praise on Song Siyi, compliments flowing as if they cost nothing.
Especially from Xie Wenhua and Xie Lincheng.
It made Song Siyi feel quite embarrassed.
After the meal, Zhao Meixia and Wang Guihua washed the dishes.
Song Siyi found herself with some free time. She didn’t plan to sleep and decided to make herself two sets of clothes, as she still had too few outfits to change into openly.
Just as she was about to return to her room, the two little ones, Xie Rui and Xie Chen, came over hand in hand.
Song Siyi couldn’t help but adore the two children at first sight. “What’s the matter? Do you need something from Auntie?”
Xie Chen stuffed a piece of White Rabbit Creamy Candy into Song Siyi’s hand. “For Auntie to eat.”
After saying that, the two little ones shyly ran away.
Looking at the candy in her hand, Song Siyi smiled gently. The two children were simply too adorable.
When Xie Jingzhou returned, Song Siyi was busy making clothes.
Xie Jingzhou came over and sat down on the chair beside her, watching her work.
Song Siyi turned her head and met his smiling eyes. “You’re back?”
Xie Jingzhou nodded. “I heard you went up the mountain?”
“Yes, but I didn’t go deep into the mountains. I just gathered some firewood on the outskirts.”
Still, Xie Jingzhou was worried. “Next time, I’ll go with you. I don’t feel comfortable with you going alone.”
Song Siyi couldn’t very well explain the matter of the Spirit Spring Water to him, so she simply nodded.
Seeing that she was still busy, Xie Jingzhou didn’t disturb her. Instead, he picked up the clothes that needed washing and left, taking Song Siyi’s along as well.
By the time Song Siyi noticed, the clothes were already washed—including her small garments and underwear. The thought of those tiny pieces of fabric being scrubbed in his hands made her blush involuntarily.
Xie Jingzhou turned around to see her little face flushed red. A smile hid in the depths of his eyes. Even after everything they had done, his wife was still this shy.
But he liked it. Unable to resist, he pulled her back into the room and kissed her lips.
In the afternoon, Xie Jingzhou was going to join the others for work, and Song Siyi originally wanted to go too.
But Xie Jingzhou said she had been tired out the night before and should rest properly, which made Song Siyi blush deeply again.
Song Siyi filled his water bottle for him, adding a few drops of Spirit Spring Water before handing it over.
After everyone had left, Song Siyi thought about how hard they worked. She decided to cook some mung bean soup, planning to bring it to them later.
With the sewing machine, Song Siyi worked quite quickly. In no time, she had finished making two outfits.
Seeing that it was about time, she picked up the mung bean soup and headed toward the place where the Xie family was working.
As soon as Song Siyi appeared on the ridge of the field, she immediately caught the attention of many people.
Now dressed in new clothes and with her skin having lightened, Song Siyi no longer resembled a village girl in any way, from the inside out. She even surpassed the educated youth who had come from the city.
Song Sijia naturally saw Song Siyi as well.
This was the first time Song Sijia had seen Song Siyi since her marriage.
For some reason, she couldn’t quite put her finger on it, but Song Siyi seemed different somehow.
Could it be that she had also been reborn?
Lu Yan’s gaze unconsciously followed her. Watching Song Siyi walk gracefully past, he found it impossible to look away.
Song Sijia turned her head and saw the look in Lu Yan’s eyes as he watched Song Siyi.
Stamping her foot in anger, she called out, “Brother Yan.”
Lu Yan withdrew his gaze. “What’s wrong?”
Song Sijia stared at him like that, and Lu Yan felt immensely irritated under her gaze.
He didn’t know why, but ever since he saw Song Siyi get married that day, he felt as if something important had slipped away from him.
Yet back when he decided to marry Song Siyi, it wasn’t because he liked her, so he couldn’t understand why he had such an absurd thought.
But he was absolutely certain in his heart that he would never love Song Sijia. In fact, the longer he spent with her, the more annoyed he became.
Song Siyi scanned the fields and quickly located the area the Xie family was responsible for.
She hurried toward them.
Wang Xiaohu, who was next to Xie Jingzhou, spotted Song Siyi first and teased Xie Jingzhou with a glance.
"Brother Xie, your wife is here."
Hearing this, Xie Jingzhou immediately turned around. His originally stern face softened in an instant upon seeing Song Siyi.
He tossed the corn to the ground and rushed to meet her in quick strides.
Wang Xiaohu finally witnessed what it meant to have two different faces.
Was marriage really this good? It almost made him want to get married too.
Song Siyi waved at Xie Jingzhou with a smile, noticing he had come alone.
She immediately gestured to him, signaling him to call the others over as well.
Xie Jingzhou understood and paused mid-step before turning back to call the others.
The other commune members watched enviously as Song Siyi brought water for the Xie family.
"Xiuying, you really married a wonderful daughter-in-law."
Zhang Xiuying puffed out her chest proudly. "Of course. We’ve watched Siyi grow up since she was little—how could she be anything less?"
The others nodded in agreement. "Exactly. A child as good as Siyi is hard to find even with a lantern. I’d say some people were blind, but it’s all good now—the child has finally overcome her hardships."
Nearby, Old Lady Li’s face darkened upon hearing these words.
But ever since that girl turned against them, the old Song family had indeed been in chaos. Their money had been stolen clean, and they were now living a tight, struggling life.
Xie Jingzhou was the first to reach Song Siyi’s side after calling the others.
"Wife."
He subtly kept a little distance, afraid the sweat on him might bother her.
Song Siyi poured a bowl of mung bean soup and handed it to him. "Drink up quickly. You must be tired."
The moment Xie Lincheng and Xie Wenhua saw the mung bean soup, their eyes lit up with eagerness.
Xie Lincheng said, "Sister-in-law, you’re our savior."
Song Siyi quickly poured him a bowl. "Then have some more, Elder Brother. I made plenty."
Xie Jingzhou helped by passing the bowls while Song Siyi poured the soup.
Xie Wenhua took a sip and instantly felt refreshed in body and mind.
"Sister-in-law, no need for extra words—you’re the best!" He gave her a thumbs-up.
Xie Lincheng nodded in agreement. Song Siyi smiled slightly. "Thank you, Elder Brother and Second Brother, for the praise."
Zhang Xiuying and the two sisters-in-law also came over, and Song Siyi poured each of them a bowl.
Zhang Xiuying took hers, her face radiating satisfaction with Song Siyi from every angle.
She even felt a bit heartbroken. "Siyi, you must be tired, specially making mung bean soup for us. Don’t spoil them too much."
Song Siyi replied, "Mom, I’m not tired at all. It’s all of you who are busy and exhausted."
Xie Lincheng finished his bowl of mung bean soup, not leaving a single drop.
"Sister-in-law, your skills are amazing. I’ve never tasted mung bean soup this delicious."
After drinking theirs, Zhang Xiuying and the other two also had bright, sparkling eyes, as if all their fatigue had vanished.
Wang Guihua secretly curled her lips. How could it be so exaggerated? A whole group of people were all fawning over a fox woman, and a newlywed at that. She had no idea what they were thinking.
But this time, she had learned her lesson. She only dared to grumble in her heart and didn’t dare to speak at all.