Chapter 233: Eat and Take

After nearly a month's absence, the Youth League Institute has undergone some changes.

Because it is Chinese New Year these days, red lanterns are hung in the yard and couplets are posted. You can tell from the handwriting that it was written by Chen Yetu, and it gives the yard a bit of a New Year feel.

When Ning Xiyue returned to the Youth League Home, all the educated youth there were gathered in the yard by candlelight, working on something seriously.

"Xiyue, you're back."

Chen Yechu was the first one to see Ning Xiyue pushing the cart in. He put down the bamboo pole in his hand and came over with a smile.

The other male educated youth also greeted Ning Xiyue with a smile when they saw her coming back.

"I'm back. Happy New Year everyone." Ning Xiyue nodded with a smile and greeted everyone to go back.

Liu Yao and Wang Mengmeng also put down what they were holding and walked over. They were both dressed in red and looked particularly festive.

"Xiyue, I miss you so much after not seeing you for a month." Liu Yao walked over and took Ning Xiyue's arm.

"I missed you guys too, what are you doing?"

Ning Xiyue looked at the tools in the yard curiously. It looked like they were making fishing rods.

Zhao Jianshe was weaving a fishing net with thick hemp rope and answered, "We are making fishing gear and sewing the net. We are going to go to the river outside the team to catch fish when it is ready."

"Xiyue, you don't know, the big river over there has been frozen. Many people on the team dug holes to catch fish. I saw them, and they were very fat."

As Liu Yao spoke, she used her hands to measure the size of the fish, with an exaggerated expression on her face.

"We thought we could get some to eat, and if there's too much, we could make some salted fish for later."

Chen Yechu picked up the fishing rod on the ground and tied the fishing line. He looked at Ning Xiyue and asked, "Xiyue, why don't you come with us to make a fishing rod? Let's go fishing tomorrow. There are many people by the river, so it's quite lively."

When Xiyue heard the word "lively", she agreed without thinking.

"Sure, if I can catch some fish I can have a meal. I haven't gone fishing in the winter yet, I hope I can catch some fish."

Places with a lot of people are more attractive to her. She just likes lively places.

After being away from the team for such a long time, the best way to find out what happened in the team this month is to go to the most lively place and have a chat.

Well, she definitely didn’t want to make up for the gossip of this month. She just wanted to integrate into the group and missed her aunts, that’s it.

"Brother, do you want to go together?"

Ning Xiyue asked her second brother behind her. It seemed that her second brother was quite good at fishing. When he was a child, he often went to the river outside the city to catch fish and bring them home.

"Okay, since I have nothing to do, fishing is not bad." Ning Qingyuan didn't care. As long as his sister wanted to do it, he would accompany her. He also reminded her, "Sister, wear more clothes tomorrow. It's cold when fishing."

Liu Yao was so happy that she clapped her hands and laughed: "Great, Xiyue, put your things down and come with us to make a fishing rod."

Ning Qingyuan answered for his sister first: "That's not necessary. I still have two fishing rods and a net bag that I made last year. I'll bring them over tomorrow."

"Then Xiyue doesn't have to make it." Liu Yao suddenly remembered that hers was not finished yet, and hurriedly turned around to pick up the bamboo pole she used to make a fishing rod and cut the branches: "I have to make my own fishing rod as soon as possible."

At this time, Ning Xiyue smelled the fragrance of food. Following the scent, she looked over and saw Yu Zhiyu and Comrade Zhao Jianshe carrying food out and walking towards the dining room.

"It's time to eat. Everyone, clean up and eat." Wu Guifang came out of the kitchen and shouted loudly. Seeing Ning Xiyue, she waved happily: "Hey, Xiyue is back, come and eat with us."

"Guifang, you guys eat. Xiyue is going to eat at my house. I won't bother you anymore. Just enjoy your meal."

Before Ning Xiyue could refuse, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her, coming closer and closer, and answered politely.

With the help of the candlelight, Ning Xiyue saw the figure walking behind her: "Aunt Huaihua? Why are you here?"

Now that her son has been found, Aunt Huaihua's face is full of redness. She said with a cheerful smile:

"Xiyue, you and your second brother should put your luggage away and come to my house for dinner. I will be waiting for you here. You can't refuse. You must eat this meal."

Aunt Huaihua was afraid that Ning Xiyue and Ning Qingyuan would refuse again, so she even moved Goudan out.

"Goudan even helped light the fire and said he was cooking for his sister Xiyue and brother. He was waiting for you to come while he was lighting the fire."

Aunt Huaihua had said this, so of course Ning Xiyue would not refuse anymore. She looked at her second brother and nodded in agreement: "Okay, then Auntie, wait a moment, I'll go put it down and come back."

"Okay, auntie is waiting for you here, don't worry, take your time."

Aunt Huaihua found a chair and sat down to wait.

Ning Xiyue and Ning Qingyuan hurriedly pushed their bicycles to the kitchen at the back, temporarily placed the two bicycles and luggage in the kitchen, locked the door, and followed Aunt Huaihua home for dinner.

There were quite a lot of people sitting in Aunt Huaihua's yard. All the members of the brigade who had helped find Goudan were there. Aunt Huaihua's family invited them to dinner to express their gratitude.

Aunt Huaihua walked into the yard and started shouting towards the kitchen: "Goudan, your sister Xiyue and brother Qingyuan are here, come out quickly."

“Here I come.”

Goudan ran out happily with a piece of crystal clear, fat and lean bacon in one hand. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Ning Xiyue, holding up the meat in his hand as if he was presenting a treasure.

One was held in front of Ning Xiyue, and the other was held in front of Ning Qingyuan. She grinned happily, with anticipation in her eyes, and tiptoed forward to deliver them.

"Sister Xiyue, Brother Qingyuan eats meat."

"Okay, thank you, Goudan."

Ning Xiyue half-bent her waist and lowered her head, moving her mouth closer to make it easier for Goudan to feed her. After eating a piece of smoked bacon, Ning Xiyue touched Goudan's head and praised, "Mm, it smells really good."

After hearing this, Goudan smiled happily, and then turned his expectant eyes to Ning Qingyuan, waiting for his answer.

Ning Qingyuan was touched by Goudan's cuteness and liked this child very much. He squatted down and looked at Goudan straight in the eye before saying with a smile on his face:

"Thank you Goudan for the meat. It's delicious. It's the best meat I've ever eaten."

Although it was meat that was being talked about, Goudan thought he was being praised and laughed out loud for joy. Then he ran quickly into the kitchen without saying a word.

When Ning Xiyue and Ning Qingyuan were wondering, Goudan ran out with a plate of bacon and handed it to them with a smile.

Aunt Huaihua ran out and saw her son brought the meat to Ning Xiyue, then she went back to the kitchen with peace of mind.

Ning Xiyue: “….”

Ning Qingyuan: Shocked Face

This, this child is too honest.

Ning Xiyue was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and quickly stopped Goudan from stuffing a plate of meat into her hand.

They were just praising him and definitely not trying to get the meat. The kid really didn't treat them as outsiders and even brought the plates to them.

"Goudan, big sister and big brother don't want to eat anymore. Go and put the meat away for your mother. Let's play together in the yard for a while."

Goudan insisted on handing it over at first. Ning Xiyue and Ning Qingyuan had to persuade Goudan to put the meat back. They were relieved only after seeing him hand the meat to Aunt Huaihua.

During the meal, Aunt Huaihua specially placed the plate of bacon in front of Ning Xiyue and his sister, and warmly invited them to eat.

Uncle Anguo was even worse. He placed several bowls of delicious dishes in front of them, fearing that they would not be able to eat meat.

When they were leaving after dinner, Aunt Huaihua hurried out of the kitchen and called Ning Xiyue, and stuffed something into her arms. It was a piece of thing wrapped in many pieces of waste newspapers, and it felt hard.

"Aunt Huaihua, what is this?"

Ning Xiyue held the things in her hands helplessly, looking at Aunt Huaihua and Uncle An Guo who came out to see them off with a blank look.

Aunt Huaihua waved her hand nonchalantly and did not answer: "I packed it specially for you, take it back and have a look."

Ning Xiyue fiddled with the newspaper and seemed to smell a faint scent at the tip of her nose, as if she knew what was inside.

It was nothing else but the smell of smoked bacon.

She pushed the things in her hand back and said, "Auntie, there's no need for that. We are all in the same team. There's no need to be so polite."

"Yes, you are welcome. Then, Xiyue girl, just take it." Uncle Anguo nodded as she said, pushed the things back and pretended to be angry, "If you don't take it, I will be angry."

After refusing several times, Ning Xiyue accepted it reluctantly. She said goodbye quickly and took her second brother back. She didn't want to stay any longer because Uncle An Guo and his wife would force other things into their mouths.

This meal was eaten while taking something away.

After returning to the Youth League Home, Ning Xiyue unrolled the layers of newspaper, and sure enough, there was a piece of smoked bacon inside.

Ning Qingyuan was stunned when he saw the piece of meat: "This? Shouldn't we praise Goudan for the delicious meat?"

"Too passionate." Ning Xiyue covered her face.

There were still fresh cut marks on the surface, and looking at the texture of the meat, it was certain that Aunt Huaihua had given her all the remaining bacon.

I finally got a share of the meat during the Chinese New Year, and now I gave her only a small half of it.