klisemfg Chapter 245 Seeing a Stranger
Chapter 245 Seeing a Stranger
“How do you eat shark meat?”
Auntie A Temple glanced at Xu Yiyi and said, "If this happened at your Aunt Li's house, the shark meat would definitely be thrown out."
To teach a lesson.
"Why are you talking about Aunt Li?"
Xu Yiyi asked curiously, Aunt Asi is not a talkative person.
My uncle and aunt took over the topic.
"That girl Xiuying is arguing with your Aunt Li again."
The uncle and aunt sighed. To be honest, both of them were wrong.
Li Xiuying is too sharp-tongued and competitive, and Aunt Li will spoil her fun by fussing over trivial matters.
"Xiuying's fiancé bought her a new dress. She's so happy about it that she came running to tell you Aunt Li."
Uncle and grandma couldn't help but sigh.
Hearing her say this, Xu Yiyi understood.
"Wouldn't it be normal to compliment a child on their beautiful clothes? Your Aunt Li insisted on nagging and said something unpleasant, and then the two of them started arguing, and it was quite a big fight."
Fortunately, someone advised me.
Otherwise a fight might break out.
That's why Auntie Asi said that when she saw the shark meat they brought back.
If it were Aunt Li, she would definitely throw the shark meat away.
He also scolded the person so badly that he couldn't even raise his head.
"I don't know how to describe your Aunt Li's personality. She's very kind and warm-hearted to others, but why is she so stubborn when it comes to her own family affairs? I just don't understand."
Aunt A Si smiled awkwardly.
Xu Yiyi didn't comment because that was indeed Aunt Li's personality.
Of the two children, Li Xiuying is always more harsh on them.
……
"Si Hai, I'm going to get some water, do you want to come with me?"
Xu Anyang was carrying a bucket and was about to go out with Sihai in his arms.
Living on the island, it is inconvenient for most people to get water.
Every day I get up early and go upstream to fetch a few buckets of water, which is enough for the day.
Although their house is far from the river, it is located on a high ground.
Every time I carry something up there, I get exhausted.
But one advantage is that the island has abundant rainfall and a freshwater layer.
So Xu Yinli took a long time to choose a place to build the house.
It was inconvenient for Jan Jilan to take care of the child alone, so digging a well would make it more convenient for her to get water.
There are also wells in other parts of the island, but few people are willing to spend money on a well.
As long as you work hard, it's not a big deal.
"Want to get water from my house?"
Sihai ran up and asked, ready to ask the elder sister for the key to the house.
"To the river."
Xu Anyang said while holding the child's chubby little hand.
It’s closer to the river.
It was evening and there were many people on the river.
Most of them were processing fish, and some were using small boats to cast nets on the river.
He jumps around the world without any worries.
As soon as they pushed the boat out, Xu Mingzai came back.
The man had a bad look in his eyes, and Sihai subconsciously avoided him.
Xu Ming sneered, and Rulan, who was sitting on the boat, followed his gaze.
"You're fighting with a kid? He's your nephew after all."
Rulan curled her lips, looking a little unhappy.
"Can't you even smile?"
Xu Ming vomited, thinking about what Xu Guining said before he left.
At that time, Xu Ming was rowing a small boat to the town.
When they were about to send him on a merchant ship back to the county, they were stopped.
Xu Guining insisted on recuperating in the town before going back.
He didn't believe it. Considering the sinister expression on his face, it seemed like he was going to cause trouble.
Xu Ming sighed secretly.
He could only pray in his heart that his nephews and nieces would be lucky this time.
……
Xu Ming thought so in his heart.
After mooring the boat, I walked slowly towards home.
Xu Anyang and Sihai gradually sailed upstream in the boat. The water flow became calmer and the river became narrower.
The originally wide river channel now looks like a winding ribbon, lying quietly in the arms of the earth.
The afterglow of the sky was reflected on the water surface, and the waves were sparkling, as if a layer of gold was sprinkled on them.
"Si Hai, be careful not to fall."
Xu Anyang reminded him that the child was lying on the boat with half of his body about to fall off.
The trees on both sides of the river became increasingly dense, with their branches and leaves intertwined, almost blocking out the sky.
Occasionally, a few seagulls were startled from the reeds, flapping their wings and flying away into the distance, leaving behind a series of crisp chirps.
The higher you go, the narrower the river becomes, and the water is almost still. Only when you gently paddle the boat can you see tiny ripples on the water.
The air around is filled with the fragrance of grass and trees, and occasionally you can hear the chirping of insects in the distance, as if adding a touch of vitality to this quiet evening.
The water in this river flowing into the sea is as clear as sea water.
Looking down, you can see piles of rocks.
Xu Anyang turned the boat around and brought up a bucket of water with a wooden bucket.
Just as I was about to go back, I heard a series of small noises.
He stopped what he was doing and looked alertly in the direction of the sound.
The shadows of the trees swayed, and the branches and leaves shook gently in the twilight, as if something was peeping in the dark.
"What's wrong, Brother Anyang?"
Sihai looked at Xu Anyang's expression curiously and felt it was a little strange.
Xu Anyang put his index finger on his lips, and Sihai subconsciously covered his mouth.
Just then, two figures emerged from the woods, their steps hurried, as if they had not expected to meet anyone here.
The two sides looked at each other, and the atmosphere instantly became subtle.
Xu Anyang frowned and looked at the two strangers carefully.
They were wearing ordinary coarse cloth clothes, their faces showed a bit of fatigue and tension, their eyes flickered, and they looked a little unnatural.
"Where are you from?"
Xu Anyang asked, a hint of caution in his voice.
He grew up on the island and knew almost everyone on the island, but the two people in front of him looked very unfamiliar.
When he thought about the pirates who had landed on the island before, his eyes suddenly became sharp.
The two men looked at each other, and one of them laughed dryly, his tone a little hesitant.
"Oh, we are from the other side of the island. We seldom come here. We just happened to pass by today."
Xu Anyang narrowed his eyes and looked him up and down.
"The other side of the island?"
Xu Anyang's tone was calm, but with a hint of doubt.
"I've seen a few people over there, but why have I never heard of you?"
Xu Anyang asked vigilantly.
The two men obviously didn't expect Xu Anyang to ask this and were speechless for a moment.
Another person quickly interrupted.
"Oh, we rarely go out, and we only came here today because we have something to do. It's getting late, and we have to hurry. Let's go first!"
After saying that, they hurriedly turned around and walked quickly towards the depths of the woods, their steps seeming a little flustered.
Xu Anyang stood there, looking at their departing backs, his brows furrowed.
"They're sneaking around. Are they planning to do something bad?"
Sihai's chubby face was supported by his hands, and his eyebrows were frowned.
He looked bitter and resentful.
"Don't be afraid, there are uncles patrolling the island."
Xu Anyang comforted him by saying that Wanghai Island is located at an important place on the sea trade route and is often targeted by thieves.
So there will be tribesmen patrolling the island.
Once a suspicious person is found, he will be investigated immediately.
It is not easy for outsiders to land on the island.
When Xu Anyang thought of this, he felt less worried.
But after returning, he immediately told his great-grandfather the news.