Chapter 35: Even More Interesting Than a Double Act

After a thorough selection, Ning Xiyue finally chose some furniture of standard styles.

There was a small table that could be placed on the kang, a chair, a small stool, two wooden barrels for holding water, a wooden lid for a matching large iron pot with seven seals, a small wooden basin for washing vegetables, a small cabinet for storing things, and a camphorwood box.

Finally, Ning Xiyue also reserved a cupboard for her future small kitchen, where she will put all the kitchen supplies, which is safe and convenient.

Ning Xiyue only used four of his expiring industrial coupons and a meat ticket worth one kilogram to buy these things. Compared with the well-made furniture, they were really cheap.

While Ning Xiyue was choosing things, Aunt Qiuju went back to push the cart. The two houses were not far away.

So when Ning Xiyue came out, she saw Aunt Qiuju pushing the things she had chosen over and waving at her: "Xiyue girl, put everything up here."

Then Aunt Qiuju came over to help Ning Xiyue move things.

Chen Yetu also had two things. Aunt Qiuju saw that she was somewhat familiar with Ning Xiyue, so she asked her to put them up as well. However, Chen Yetu had to stay at Uncle Chen's house for a while, and would not follow them back to the educated youth site for the time being.

"Ye Chu, I'll go back first. See you later." Ning Xiyue waved while standing beside the cart.

She guessed that Chen Yechu would still discuss the design of the desk with the old man.

Otherwise, why would Mr. Chen look at her differently? The only thing that can impress an old craftsman is something eye-opening in the field he is proud of.

Ning Xiyue said goodbye to Chen Yetu and pushed the cart to the Youth League Home with Aunt Qiuju. Aunt Qiuju also helped her move things and set up the place.

Wang Mengmeng, who was at a loss in the Youth League Home, saw Ning Xiyue coming back with a cart of things and packed them up in no time. She was curious and envious.

However, considering the impression Ning Xiyue left on her before, she didn't dare to go to Ning Xiyue to ask.

Seeing that Liu Yao behind him had an idea, he muttered casually: "How did Comrade Ning Xiyue get things done so quickly? She has almost packed up everything, including furniture and some daily necessities. I am still confused. I really want to ask her. She is really amazing."

"Yeah, that's amazing." Liu Yao thought she was really praising Ning Xiyue, and nodded in agreement while packing her luggage.

Wang Mengmeng: …

Is this silly girl really silly or just pretending to be silly.

Wang Mengmeng continued: "Comrade Liu Yao, don't you want to know?"

"Know what?" Liu Yao looked at Wang Mengmeng with confusion.

Wang Mengmeng was choked and really felt that Liu Yao did it on purpose.

"Don't you want to pack some tables, chairs, and benches? Why don't you bring back some wooden buckets, dustpans, and brooms? You should know that we don't have anything. The ones we used before were loaned to us temporarily by Comrade Guifang."

This time, Wang Mengmeng just said it directly. If she had said it in a more subtle way, Liu Yao wouldn't have understood.

Liu Yao understood this time and said anxiously, "Ah, it seems to be like this. I forgot that we still need to buy these things. Where are we going to get them? What should we do? I don't know if my cousin knows."

Wang Mengmeng was completely stunned. It turned out that all the long words she had just said were in vain and no one listened to her at all.

When Ning Xiyue went out to fetch water, she heard this conversation from the next room and was so happy.

Oh my god, it’s more interesting than singing a double act.

Why didn’t Wang Mengmeng dare to ask her herself? Ning Xiyue was a little confused. She shook her head and carried the wooden basin into the house.

With Aunt Qiuju's help, everything was quick. In no time, she put the things she had exchanged in order and put them where they should be.

When sending Aunt Qiuju out, Ning Xiyue took out half a can of milk powder from the system backpack and handed it to Aunt Qiuju.

I wanted to give him another pound of brown sugar as a thank you, but after thinking it over carefully, I decided not to. Sometimes giving people things can easily whet their appetites, and if I don’t give them things in the future, I’ll feel uncomfortable.

She doesn't want to be a sucker. It's good enough if there is a give and take like now, and the transaction is clear. Both parties are happy and have their own sense of boundaries.

Sure enough, after Ning Xiyue handed the milk powder to Aunt Qiuju, Aunt Qiuju was already very happy. She held the milk powder and looked at it curiously with a smile on her face.

"Yue girl, I am so grateful to you. Now my little baby has milk powder to drink. When he grows up, I will ask him to come and thank you in person."

Ning Xiyue smiled and replied: "Then I will wait for Xiaobao to thank you, Aunt."

Ning Xiyue's words made Aunt Qiuju laugh happily.

Wang Mengmeng, who was still talking to Liu Yao in the room, noticed that Aunt Qiuju was about to leave. She stopped talking to Liu Yao and went out to stop Aunt Qiuju, but her tone was stiff.

"Auntie, wait a minute, I have something to talk to you about."

Aunt Qiuju rolled her eyes when she heard this impolite voice and looked at Wang Mengmeng sideways: "What are you doing? I'm very busy and don't have time to listen to you here."

Who would ask someone to do something for you in such a harsh way, and say it so confidently without even using any respectful title? Who are you? Do people have to wait and listen to you when you have something to say?

When Ning Xiyue saw Wang Mengmeng chasing after them, she was about to praise her in her heart for being quite smart, but the tone of her voice made her take back her words instantly.

This girl still needs to improve her emotional intelligence in dealing with people.

Wang Mengmeng was stunned for a moment after hearing Aunt Qiuju's words. She felt a little embarrassed and aggrieved. She turned around and left without asking any more questions.

All the unhappiness and grievances that had accumulated in her heart over the past few days because of going to the countryside came out one by one. Wiping away her tears, the more she thought about it, the more she felt that she should not have signed up to go to the countryside for Xia Zhipeng, a man who didn't like her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have suffered all these hardships and grievances, and would not have been bullied by the peasants.

Ning Xiyue shook her head secretly, thinking that she was not thick-skinned enough and her ability to bear was insufficient. As long as she was thick-skinned enough, she would never be the one who suffered.

"Who indulges her bad habit?" Aunt Qiuju said with a snort.

Only then did Ning Xiyue realize that Aunt Qiuju was not an easy person to get along with, and she suddenly felt a little impressed with herself.

Aunt Qiuju's expression changed as fast as that of Sichuan opera. When she looked at Ning Xiyue, she had already changed into a friendly and smiling face: "Xiyue girl, I will leave first. Remember to come to me if you have anything."

"Okay, auntie." Ning Xiyue waved and watched her leave.

Returning to the yard, Ning Xiyue saw Wang Mengmeng sitting there in a depressed mood, not knowing what she was thinking about.

Liu Yao came out with a puzzled look on her face and pulled Ning Xiyue to ask, "What happened to her? How come she became like this after just going out for a while?"

Ning Xiyue shrugged and said nothing. Every failure is a learning experience. She hoped that Wang Mengmeng could figure it out on her own.

Liu Yao didn't get a reply and stopped asking. Instead, she turned to ask what Wang Mengmeng had just said to wake her up: "By the way, Xiyue, I want to ask where you got your furniture and belongings. I want to go and get some back, too."

Wang Mengmeng was irritated by this and shouted, "Why are you asking? No one will give it to you. You are asking for trouble if you go. Do you think everyone is as lucky as Ning Xiyue?"

After saying that, he glared at Ning Xiyue.