Chapter 43 Giving Gifts

Jinran noticed Grandma Chen's displeasure and teased, "Grandma, I made lots of delicious pickled vegetables. Let you and Grandpa try my cooking. Also, our plot of land is incredibly fertile; it's a bumper harvest. I even planted some more melons and fruits. We can eat them together, okay?"

Grandma Shen smiled kindly and said "okay" repeatedly.

Jinran said she wanted to visit her parents and brothers. Grandma Shen initially disagreed, but Grandpa Shen insisted on letting her go.

"Have you forgotten how strong Nini is? She'll be fine even if someone else gets hurt."

That's settled. When Jinran got home that night, she carried Doujin and Fugui into her space, first taking a comfortable bath, and then indulging in a seafood feast.

Jinran thought with some regret that it would be great if her family could also try seafood, but she would have to find another opportunity.

She had no intention of telling anyone about her private space, and even if she got married and had children in the future, she had no plans to tell anyone.

This is her biggest secret. Let's just say she lacks a sense of security. During her years as an orphan, she witnessed far too many couples, friends, and families turn against each other because of money.

Therefore, she dared not gamble on human nature.

next day

Jinran woke up early, checked the time, it was a little past four o'clock, and she got ready to leave.

Some households in the village were already awake, smoke rising from their chimneys. Jinran strolled leisurely along the road leading to the county seat.

On the way, Jinran ate three meat buns, drank a cup of instant soy milk, and let out a burp.

That feels so good!

She ate as she walked, and it didn't feel particularly far. When she was almost in the county, she found a secluded spot, put the things into the empty basket on her back, and now she had an extra large basket in her hands.

Jinran entered the county town without any effort.

They went to the courtyard first. Jinran was worried that if they stayed too long, the vegetables would lose their freshness. When giving gifts, one should be careful.

The gatekeeper at the compound recognized Jinran, but still had to give her a routine notification before letting her in, which Jinran understood.

Just wait obediently outside.

A short while later, Grandma Qu was seen leading Tuantuan out quickly.

From a distance, Tuantuan started calling out, "Sister, sister..."

Jinran responded enthusiastically, "Tuantuan, Tuantuan..."

The way everyone said ".............." was a bit pretentious.

Jinran and Tuantuan hugged each other tightly. Tuantuan complained, "Why are you only coming to see me now? I thought you had forgotten about me, you heartless man!"

Jinran “..............”

Jinran felt that she could explain herself, and she wouldn't accept the label of being unfaithful.

"I have to go to school, and there are so many things to do at home. I just had a little free time, so I came to see Tuantuan. I brought you some delicious vegetables!"

This time, Tuantuan was silent. Finally, he spoke with deep sorrow, "Sister, if you don't like me anymore, you can just say so. There's no need to treat me to such awful food."

Grandma Qu, both amused and exasperated, pulled Tuantuan over, and Jinran greeted her obediently. "Hello, Grandma Qu. My family has had a bumper harvest of vegetables in our private plot lately, and we can't even finish eating them all. I was thinking of sending some to Tuantuan; he'll definitely love them."

Tuan Tuan, did he say "???"? Did he tell you this in a dream?

Grandma Qu invited Jinran to come in for a visit with a big smile, and Tuantuan wouldn't let her leave either, so Jinran gladly agreed.

Upon arriving at the Qu family's house, Jinran took out the vegetables from her basket and said, "Grandma Qu, these vegetables were picked this morning and are very fresh. There are also some pickled vegetables that I made myself. You and Tuantuan should try my cooking."

Grandma Qu scolded, "What are you doing with all this stuff? These vegetables are so fresh and delicious, and these sweet potatoes and potatoes are all huge! Silly child, did you pick out all the good ones?"

Jinran smiled and shook her head, saying, "No, my family's private plot has been particularly productive this year, and my parents work in the county and don't go back. My grandparents also have their own plots, so we don't need ours. Therefore, we can't even finish all the vegetables. In a while, my family will also be able to raise chickens, and I'll give the eggs to Tuantuan to eat. I guarantee that Tuantuan will grow tall and strong."

Grandma Qu was genuinely happy, not because she coveted these things. The other person had saved her grandson and hadn't asked for anything in return. All she could do was arrange two jobs for them.

But the child was so thoughtful that he immediately brought the food over. Although it wasn't expensive, it made people feel good.

He's willing to help, at least he's not an ingrate!

“Nini, Grandma Naqu shamelessly accepted it, but don’t give it to me again. Keep it for yourself! You might think these things are common in your village, but they are really rare and expensive things that you can’t buy in the county.”

Jinran didn't respond, but said directly, "I'm also going to send some of my homemade pickled vegetables to my parents and brothers. I'll send some to your family later. My family really can't finish them all, I'm not lying to you."