Too Cruel

The black layer on the surface of the meat skin was cut off, and leave the rest to fry. If she dared to throw it away, believe it or not, Daya and the others would definitely dare to pick it up. Since she started to stir-fry the pot, several pairs of eyes have not left the meat skin in their hands. Normally, it is best to use it on the second or third day after boiling, but now there is no such condition. Gulan plans to let it stand for a while and use it after lunch.

AnAn, Erya and Dahei came back when they smelled the aroma of meat, and the little tail Goudan also came back at the same time. This kid has a sharp nose, and he can't bear to leave when he smells the fragrance.

Goudan had lunch at Gulan's place. He drank vegetable soup and ate a big meat bun. Because it was too fragrant and he ate it in a hurry, the little guy bit his tongue without noticing, but this could not stop his motivation to eat the bun. Goudan's mother and the Li family had no way to deal with this kid's shamelessness. In fact, they were also distressed. The little guy was only a little over two years old and less than three years old, but he suffered a lot with them.

So sometimes they just turned a blind eye, and most of the time they were still restrained at mealtime, but they remembered the favor, especially Goudan's parents, who thought they would definitely repay it in the future.

When traveling, in order to replenish their energy, Li's family tried to eat three meals a day, but they had already decided not to leave today, and if they didn't travel, they would consume energy slowly, so they didn't prepare a meal at noon. The smell of meat buns coming from Gulan's side, the adults were fine, but the older children of the Li family were very greedy, but they all stayed by their parents' side obediently.

On Gulan's side, the big and small ones ate until their mouths were full of oil, and they felt very comfortable. I have to say that the buns in ancient times were really conscientious. Although it cost two cents to buy a meat bun, the price was indeed not cheap, but the buns were very big, the size of an adult's palm, and a child would definitely be full with one. And two were enough for Gulan, leaving enough for a meal after the meal, and the remaining steamed buns were quietly put into the space.

Goudan was still licking his fingers, but Gulan stopped him with disgust and helped the little guy wipe his hands. The hygiene on the road of fleeing famine was indeed very worrying, no wonder there were dead bodies everywhere along the way.

"Don't lick your hands, it's too dirty and easy to get sick, then you won't be able to see your parents, grandparents and others. Remember what your uncle said?"

Gulan said to Goudan seriously while wiping, and at the same time, these words were also said to her son and Daya and Erya. The little guy nodded as if he understood, but he didn't understand the rest, but he didn't want to miss his parents, grandparents and others, and vaguely realized that he couldn't suck his hands.

"Good boy" showed a gentle smile to the child, and then Gulan took out four buns for Goudan to hold, "Share the buns with grandparents and brothers and sisters, understand?"

Goudan, who was full, didn't guard his food, and didn't know what politeness was. He nodded obediently and took the two buns given by Uncle Gu and went back. He handed the buns in his hand to his brother and sister and grandparents like offering treasures, and his childish voice did not forget to ask who gave them.

Goudan's words made the Li family embarrassed. His child not only ate but also took them. Immediately, Li Da, as the eldest brother, went over to thank him on behalf of the family. He definitely left it. After all, it had been taken away, and Gulan would definitely not take it back. Gulan smiled and told them not to take it to heart. They also helped a lot. Even the carriage could not be built so quickly without the help of Li Da's brothers. If she was not afraid that they would not take it, Gulan would have prepared to take a few more.

Then she wrapped two more with oil paper, told his son and Daya and Erya to stay here obediently, and took the buns to the village chief. After all, he is the top leader of Lijia Village, and he still needs to be well maintained. After returning, he started to boil water and wipe his body. Daya and Erya said that they were unwilling to wash first. Gulan did not insist and understood their thoughts. This is good. She knows the limit. She doesn't like to save the ancestors.

So she took the bucket and basin with her son and Dahei to a secluded place, and the mother and son started to wash.

  It took two full washes before it was considered clean. The first time, the water was too dirty, so Gulan poured it directly under the tree. The second time, the water was collected in the space, and it could still be fed to the horse after settling.

Before Gulan knew it, she had become very frugal without realizing it. Although she didn't take a thorough bath, she still felt refreshed and comfortable after washing. After changing into clean clothes without patches, her mood was different, and her temperament was even different. She was more handsome, exuding a sense of confidence, courage, fearlessness and a touch of indifference.

At this moment, even if Gulan walked in front of the Ji family, they would not recognize her. Her temperament had changed too much. Even because of the slight increase in flesh, her facial features had changed a little. If Gulan took out a mirror, she could find that she had a faint shadow of her own facial features in that world. Although she was not a great beauty when she was young, she was also a symbol of beauty, and she was also a flower in the army.

Even AnAn, who had changed, was stunned when he saw his mother like this. He also felt that his mother seemed to be getting more and more different, although he couldn't tell what was different.

"Why, don't you recognize your mother?" Gulan smiled and touched his son's nose.

"Mom... has become different. AnAn likes this kind of mother." AnAn hesitated for a moment, shook his head first, then nodded, and then said softly.

"Mom also likes me like this. Okay, let's go back." Gulan smiled, and then fiddled with her eyebrows and throat, and then pulled AnAn and called Dahei, who was on guard, to take the things and go back with the mother and son.

The father and son, who looked brand new, made people in Lijia Village look at them a few more times. After washing, they didn't expect Master Gu to be so handsome, especially his cold eyes, and the whole person exuded a unique scent. Although they knew that Gulan was very powerful, they didn't expect him to be so handsome. Looking at the brand new carriage, and thinking of Gulan's ability, even if he brought a son, the moment there was a girl in Lijia Village, they couldn't help but think more.

Soon the mother and son returned to the carriage, and then it was the turn of Daya and Erya. After all, the two children were young, so Gulan asked Aunt Li and Li's wife to accompany them. This also made the Li family see a different side of her, and both men and women were surprised.

Gulan used to wear tattered clothes and his face was dark. Although he was not ugly, he looked like a completely different person now. His skin color improved by more than one degree, and became much whiter, even whiter than the women at home, just like... yes... just like a scholar who has not seen the sun for many years, but his upright posture was different, with a bit more hardness and coldness. They couldn't explain it, but it was different.

"Gulan..." There was surprise in her tone.

"Auntie Li," Gulan smiled lightly.

"Why is there such a big difference after changing clothes and tidying up? You are such a good-looking child, so handsome." The more Auntie Li looked at him, the more she felt that he was handsome. Although he was not as handsome as a handsome man, he was pretty good among men. He was just too thin, but his temperament made up for it, and he had a masculine aura. Auntie Li was very fond of him.

Fortunately, she didn't have a daughter, otherwise she would definitely try every means to make Gu boy her son-in-law.

Li Da and his brothers surrounded Gulan directly. If it weren't for the fact that his height and calm and deep expression had not changed, they would have really thought that he had changed. The difference was quite big.

Little did they know that Gulan's worries were completely let go, and his figure naturally became taller, and his whole temperament was even better.

Gulan also let them look at her. She was still very confident in her disguise, and she was not worried about being exposed. Moreover, she had a strong masculine temperament. Otherwise, she would not have been called a hardworking woman.

"Gulan, is there anything?" Aunt Li spoke first considerately.

"Indeed, these are the clothes we just bought. I would like to trouble Aunt Li to accompany the two girls to wash them."

"It's time for someone to accompany them. Don't worry, leave it to us," Aunt Li agreed happily.

"Thank you for troubling Auntie, sister-in-law."

"What are you talking about? Can this be called trouble? Let's go, we'll go now." Aunt Li, who always had a hot temper, dragged the eldest daughter-in-law away.

Gulan smiled at Li Da and the others who were still adapting and followed them. Daya and Erya were already waiting obediently with clothes, but they were reluctant to take new clothes. They took the clothes that Aunt Li gave them.

Gulan, who was in a relaxed mood, sat under the tree with her son after she glanced at the two sisters who followed Aunt Li. Dahei was sent with her. Although there was someone to accompany him, they were all women after all, so she was still worried. It didn't take too long, just two quarters of an hour, and the two clean children returned to the tree accompanied by Aunt Li and her daughter-in-law. Even the hair that was like a chicken coop before was straightened. Except for not wearing new clothes, they looked much better than before. You can also see their appearance. I didn't expect it to be pretty.

Not bad, it looks much better this way, Gulan's mouth curled up. Gulan didn't worry about why the two children didn't wear new clothes. The clothes were given to them and they were theirs. As for whether to wear them or not, it was up to the sisters to decide.

"Thank you, Aunt Li and sister-in-law," Gulan stood up and thanked them.

"What are you thanking me for? Are you still being polite to me? But... these two children are lucky to have you. You don't know that they... I won't say more." Aunt Li sighed, and her eyes were full of pity when she looked at the two children.

When bathing the two children, Aunt Li and her daughter-in-law didn't know how to start. The children had new and old wounds all over their bodies, and there was not a single good place. The two of them looked at it with sore eyes, unable to understand how could someone abuse they own child so cruelly when they were just a piece of flesh and blood.

Gulan glanced at the two children, and it was not difficult to understand the implication of Aunt Li's words. If she dared to beat the children in front of so many people, you can imagine what kind of face she has in private.