Chapter 16 Yaya Who Lacks Security
The grandparents and grandchildren slept soundly until dusk, when they opened their eyes. Looking at the dim room, Bai Yunxi adjusted herself. As soon as she moved, Yaya in her arms woke up.
Bai Yunxi rubbed her head, "Did grandma wake you up?"
"No, Yaya likes to sleep with grandma." The little girl rubbed her eyes and grinned.
As soon as the two moved, Mrs. Du came in wearing an apron, "Mom, you're awake, dinner will be ready soon."
"Well, are the second son and the others back? How is the shack being repaired?"
Bai Yunxi looked at Mrs. Du and frowned. In view of the mistake she made today, she couldn't give her a good look.
Mrs. Du saw that her mother-in-law looked bad, so she was stunned for a moment and then returned to a cautious look.
"My second brother, my fourth and fifth brothers, and two cousins from the clan were invited to repair the house before lunch. They also built a stove and moved some belongings over in the afternoon. We didn't move the things in your house for fear of disturbing mother."
'She said that? How could mother-in-law change easily? She only did so because she was hurt. '
While talking, Bai Yunxi heard footsteps in the yard. Perhaps because of Mrs. Du's instructions, they walked very lightly.
"Tell them I'm awake, move quickly, move the rest tomorrow morning, the debt collectors should be here tomorrow morning." Mrs. Du agreed and turned to go out. After a while, there was the sound of moving things. Bai Yunxi got up and packed the clothes and quilts with sheets, and asked them to move them together. It was dark and they couldn't see, so they lit torches. They were busy until midnight. In addition to the bed they slept on that night, they even took away the cooking pot. From beginning to end, Bai Yunxi held Yaya's hand. The little girl watched the moving and transporting at home, and she snuggled beside her in fear. Whenever she wanted to let go and do some work, the little girl was like a frightened bird, afraid to leave her behind. Looking at the little girl's timid expression, Bai Yunxi sighed. She didn't know what Mrs. Du usually said in front of the child to make her feel so insecure. "Good girl, you will sleep with grandma from now on. We will move the bed tomorrow morning. ”
After the house was emptied, the little girl was afraid to sleep, fearing that she would be abandoned.
Bai Yunxi held her in her arms and comforted her softly.
"Grandma told Yaya the story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf."
"Okay,"
"Then grandma will continue the story from last time. Little Red Riding Hood wants to bring food to grandma. Her mother repeatedly told her to leave quickly while the weather is cool, to walk carefully on the road, not to leave the main road casually, and not to talk to strangers. Don't forget to say good morning when you arrive at grandma's house."
"Little Red Riding Hood patted her chest and promised to listen to her mother, and happily set off with a basket of cake and wine. Grandma lives in the woods outside the village, and Little Red Riding Hood has to walk a long way to get there..."
Bai Yunxi looked at Yaya who had fallen asleep, raised her hand and pinched her soft face.
The next day, when it was dawn, Bai Yunxi woke Yaya up, and watched the little girl sit up in a daze, until she woke up after a slightly cool towel was placed on her face.
"Grandma, are we moving the bed?"
"Yes, when we get to the new house, Yaya will catch up on some sleep." Bai Yunxi tied up the bed and asked the waiting second child to come in and move it.
The pot had been transported last night, and Mrs. Du had gone there early to cook.
"Mom, everything is ready."