The food was served and everyone sat around two tables put together on the kang and started eating.

Eating the steaming hot meal, Yan Haixia was in a good mood and started talking.

She is not usually a talkative person, but since she got married, she doesn't know anyone in the county except Zhao Liming, and she still feels a little lonely.

Today was a rare day for her to use her remaining energy. With so many well-behaved students listening to her class, she chattered the entire afternoon and it actually felt quite relaxing.

"Xiao... Jiang, these kids are very smart and learn very quickly..."

After hearing her praise, the little ones all smiled. Which child doesn’t like to be praised by the teacher?

"Please practice the homework I assigned. Although the class is scheduled two days a week, I may not be free on certain days. I will come in the afternoon and check it then."

She taught ten words today, as well as pinyin and some arithmetic.

Lian Xiaomin picked up a big chicken leg for her and gave the other one to Xiao Xinghua.

"Come here, Teacher Yan, you've worked hard! Let's make up for it..."

Yan Haixia wanted to give the chicken legs to the children, but the little kids didn't want them and insisted on giving them to their sister Yan.

After dinner, it was already dark at six o'clock. Lian Xiaomin asked Yan Haixia to take her home today, and that she should go back early next time when he was not around, as it gets dark early in winter.

There is no way. Yan Haixia is so beautiful. Nothing can happen to her. It would be a real sin.

Before leaving, she took out the sweater she had prepared and gave it to the other person.

"Oh, this is so beautiful! Comrade Xiao Jiang, how much is it? I must give it to you!"

Lian Xiaomin pulled her hand away from where she was taking out money.

"I'm not selling sweaters, forget it. You've put in your time and effort, so you must be paid. This is your reward. Put it away quickly and go home and try again!"

The two of them pushed it for a long time, but finally she accepted it.

Lian Xiaomin went to give Yunlai some instructions before leaving.

"I'll come to see you guys every half a month or so. I'll leave this place to you."

Yunlai nodded sensibly.

"Sister, don't worry."

Lian Xiaomin and Yan Haixia went out together and asked Xiaohuzi to lock the door.

Yan Haixia also came by bicycle. The two of them rode together and first returned to the transport team’s family compound.

Only after seeing the other party enter the gate of the compound did Lian Xiaomin leave this place and go south out of the county town.

When she arrived at the outskirts of the county town, she found a secluded place, changed into a jeep, and drove quickly to Sandaogou under the cover of darkness.

It’s a very fast drive and I can get home in an hour.

Just after seven o'clock, Lian Xiaomin had already arrived at the gate of her home.

She did not rush in, but went straight to the educated youth point a few hundred meters away to look for Lin Youshu.

After calling Lin Youshu out, the two went outside the yard to talk.

"Lin Zhiqing, I have two things to tell you. One is that we will set out early the day after tomorrow to go hunting in Yefeng Valley and we will be back in three days."

"Master Lian, I was ready when you said that last time. I even borrowed a fur coat from Old Master Xue... I'll get a letter of introduction tomorrow and say I'm going to the county town for a few days. I have a relative there."

Lian Xiaomin nodded: "Okay, you can drive for a few more days... There is another thing, I have a friend who specializes in dealing in black market stuff, he knows a lot of people, this time the prey will be given to him..."

"...I learned that he has a job quota in the county, a formal job. I think you should buy it. In this way, Xie Ling's family may agree to your relationship. What do you think?"

Lin Youshu opened his eyes wide and was about to speak.

Lian Xiaomin motioned for him to listen to what she was saying.

"I know you don't have money. I can lend it to you. When you earn a salary in the future, you can pay me back some of it every month. I'm not afraid that you will run away."

"…This is a good job. Does the county hospital know about it? I'll be a clerk in the logistics department, sitting in an office. Once I get in, I'll get a salary of 26.8 yuan, and it can go up in the future. What are you afraid of?"

When Lin Youshu heard this, he was extremely excited and moved, and almost cried.

His lips moved as he said slowly: "Master Lian, how can I repay your kindness? I can pay you back one day, but I will never be able to repay your kindness in my lifetime..."

"...You have really helped Xie Ling and me so much."

Lian Xiaomin waved her hands and said, "Hey! Let's not talk about this. Let's take a step back. No matter what happens between you and Xiao Lingzi, this job is great. You won't lose out if you stay. It's a total of 900 yuan. You can earn it back in three years of work."

"...When we come back from hunting, I will go to the commune to find that friend. He will tell you the details, and then you can go to the county town. Now you have to keep it absolutely confidential."

"...When it's done, let others know. Then just say that it was a relative of yours who found the job for you. It has nothing to do with anyone else. Got it?"

Lin Youshu nodded vigorously. He was a smart man and understood everything immediately.

"Don't worry, Master Lian. I won't tell anyone. By the way, I'll write you an IOU when I get back. I'll definitely pay you back as soon as possible..."

"There's no rush. Let's talk about it after we come back from hunting. Okay, you go back first. Don't be so happy that you can't sleep! I'm leaving~"

How could Lin Youshu not be excited? His heart was beating wildly. If someone lit a fire behind him, he would fly to heaven right now!

I watched Lian Xiaomin walking towards the east end of the village with a flashlight, going to Li's house.

He took out a cigarette, lit it and took two deep puffs, intending to calm down before going in. He couldn't let others see it now.

With this job, he and Xiao Lingzi have hope, and her family will definitely agree!

Thinking of that pair of big eyes and that rosy little face, Lin Youshu's heart was filled with happiness, and he seemed to have extra motivation to strive...

When Lian Xiaomin arrived at her aunt's house, she wanted to tell her uncle about the hunting trip.

The day after tomorrow is Sunday, so I might not be back until Tuesday night.

If Li Xianghai is willing to take two days off, it would be great to go hunting with us. With more people, we can catch more prey and earn more money.

Another thing is to ask Da Cui Nainai to go to Daliushutun tomorrow to look for her brother-in-law, Wang Baozhu.

I took him hunting twice before and earned a few hundred dollars. He is a very honest and tight-lipped person, and we get along well.

We also invited him this time because we are all real relatives. Yufang's sister Yufen gave birth to five children and their family was not well off. Now, with her help, they are living a decent life and we are very grateful to her.

Every time she went back to her mother's home in Sandaogou, Li Yufen would bring some homemade clothes and cotton shoes for Xiaofu and Xiaoya.

You know what, those little cotton shoes are really comfortable to wear. They are made in the shape of a little tiger with two little ears. The two little kids like them very much.

Goodwill pays off goodwill. As long as Lian Xiaomin feels that the relative has good character, she is willing to lend a hand so as not to have to watch Da Cui Nai's daughter suffer.