Chapter 21 Passers-by in the Seventies 13

From then on, Ke Xiaoxia's daily routine became studying with the children.

Now that the weather is getting colder, they no longer have to go to work, and Mr. Ke and his family have begun to focus on taking care of the family's private plots.

The housework naturally fell on my aunt, Aunt Ke and others.

The family is now preparing for winter.

Ke Xiaoxia also remembered Grandma Ke’s words.

After school in the afternoon, I would come back and study with my older brothers and sisters who had time.

As a result, people of the same generation as Ke Xiaoxia wanted to run away when they saw Ke Xiaoxia.

Ke Xiaoshan: "I'm already 20 years old. I can write my own name. There's no point in learning these things, so I won't learn them anymore."

Ke Xiaochun and Ke Xiaoshan said the same thing, and Ke Xiaochun was really looking at her.

Unable to take care of these two, Ke Xiaoxia could only turn her attention to Ke Xiaoshu.

Ke Xiaoshu was in pain, and Ke Xiaoqiu was also in pain.

"Sister, you are my biological sister. We are the same age. Don't you know how much I weigh? Go and keep an eye on Xiaohe and Xiaolin. They are young, so they should study hard instead of running around all day."

"I'm old now, and I still have to work, so I won't study anymore."

Ke Xiaoqiu ran away, and Ke Xiaoshu also sneaked away.

In the end, only Ke Xiaohe and Ke Xiaolin were left.

The three of them stared at each other, and finally Ke Xiaolin said obediently: "Sister Xia, can you wait until you are warm before studying? It's so cold now."

Ke Xiaohe nodded eagerly: "Yes, yes, it's too cold now, let's learn it next year."

Ke Xiaoxia sneered.

The big ones have run away, can these two small ones still run away?

Ke Xiaoxia turned around and went to complain.

Then the two of them were taught a lesson and had to follow Ke Xiaoxia to learn.

*

What is the most convenient thing for Ke Xiaoxia after becoming a teaching assistant?

Of course, you can see Li Chaoyang and Zhu Minghua every day.

Li Chaoyang was very happy. He and Ke Xiaoxia became closer, and Ke Xiaoxia was not so resistant to him anymore. Li Chaoyang felt that this was a good development.

Zhu Minghua was a little unhappy about this.

He felt he had found himself a difficult job.

He and Li Chaoyang teach in the morning and afternoon respectively.

During this half day, there must be someone who cannot get along with Ke Xiaoxia.

Although he could see Ke Xiaoxia every day, he had been able to see her before, and they used to be alone together.

Zhu Minghua couldn't help but grit his teeth in hatred.

By stopping one, I unexpectedly created an opportunity for another.

He doesn't think Li Chaoyang has any competitiveness, but that's because of Li Chaoyang's personality, not because Li Chaoyang is not outstanding.

Now that they are together every day, what if Ke Xiaoxia has changed her mind about Li Chaoyang?

Zhu Minghua was very worried.

Zhou Yang was not in a very happy mood either.

After becoming an assistant teacher, Ke Xiaoxia's visits to the mountains decreased dramatically.

Originally, Zhou Yang planned to take advantage of this time to leave a deep impression in Ke Xiaoxia's heart.

Now, it’s all gone.

When Zhou Yang saw Zhu Minghua in the commune, he did not try to hide his unhappy mood at all.

Zhu Minghua was also in a bad mood, but when he saw Zhou Yang's unhappiness, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Zhou Yang, you are here at the commune too."

Zhu Minghua took the initiative to say hello.

Zhou Yang said "hmm" in a cold tone.

Several people went back together. On the way, Zhu Minghua talked about what happened at school. The more Zhou Yang listened, the lower the pressure on his body became.

Until finally, Zhu Minghua came close to Zhou Yang and lowered his voice and said, "Xiao Xia hasn't eaten rabbit meat for a while. My hunting skills are not as good as yours. Why don't you go to the mountains and catch a rabbit? I can buy it with money."

Zhou Yang took a deep breath and left without looking back.

If he listened to Zhu Minghua any more, he really wouldn't be able to resist beating the guy up.

Zhu Minghua, who deliberately angered the other person, went to find Ke Xiaoxia with a smile.

"Xiao Xia, we have braised pork today~"

*

Zhou Yang was angry with Zhu Minghua.

But he really went up the mountain early the next morning.

He shot two rabbits, roasted them, and then found an opportunity to secretly give them to Ke Xiaoxia.

Although Ke Xiaoxia often eats meat, she is actually not that greedy.

So her first thought was to refuse: "No need..."

Zhou Yang deliberately showed weakness: "I went up the mountain to get this for you. I met Zhu Zhiqing yesterday and he said you haven't had rabbit meat for a while..."

Zhou Yang stopped talking, and Ke Xiaoxia indeed hesitated.

This time, when I stuffed it into her hand, it worked.

"If you want to eat, just tell me directly. Don't be shy."

Ke Xiaoxia pursed her lips: "Brother Minghua, he sometimes just says things for fun, don't worry about what he says."

"Of course it's not because of what he said, Xiao Xia, you know, I want to give you something, it has nothing to do with him."

"Okay, let's go back now."

Zhou Yang held Ke Xiaoxia's shoulders and turned her around: "Go back, don't think too much."

Ke Xiaoxia turned her head twice before leaving without stopping.

Zhou Yang watched Ke Xiaoxia leave without saying a word.

A head suddenly popped out from the side, she blinked her round eyes, then covered her mouth and laughed.

"Have you seen enough?"

The sudden sound didn't scare her at all.

"I haven't seen enough." The girl's voice was clear and pleasant, with a little bit of weirdness and naivety.

"Brother, you like sister Xiao Xia."

Zhou Yang remained silent after hearing the words of affirmation.

"What a pity! There are many people who like Xiao Xia. It seems that your chances are not very good."

Zhou Yang: "Zhou Baoer!"

"I'm angry, but I'm telling the truth~"

Zhou Yang ignored Zhou Baoer and went straight home.

Zhou Baoer followed Zhou Yang and continued to babble, hurting Zhou Yang's heart.

Just before Zhou Yang lost his temper, Zhou Baoer immediately said with a look: "Don't worry, brother. Although your chances are slim, as your sister, I will definitely support you."

Zhou Yang: “…”

During these ordinary yet turbulent days, the school was on holiday.

The team also needs to slaughter pigs and divide the money.

The New Year is coming.

The team is bustling every day.

Ke Xiaoxia, wearing her old cotton-padded coat, also smiled.

Maybe the food was too good during this period.

Ke Xiaoxia has gained weight visibly.

Mother Ke pinched Ke Xiaoxia's face and couldn't help but sigh: "Our Xiaoxia is a blessed girl."

"mom!"

Mother Ke smiled and let go of her hand.

*

The winters here are still quite cold, and Ke Xiaoxia finds it difficult to get up every morning.

But you still have to get up.

Not long after Ke Xiaoxia struggled to get up from the bed, she was called out by Zhu Minghua.

Zhu Minghua took Ke Xiaoxia directly to his home.

The warm room with the stove burning is particularly comfortable.

Only then did Ke Xiaoxia ask Zhu Minghua: "What are you doing?"

It was so cold outside, snowflakes were falling, and the north wind was blowing. It felt like the cold air went into my stomach as soon as I opened my mouth.

"Please have some meat. It's so cold, you need a good meal."

The table was right next to the stove, and Li Chaoyang had already placed the dishes and chopsticks.

There was mutton and radish soup on the stove that had been simmering for who knows how long. As soon as Ke Xiaoxia came in, she smelled the fragrance.

They are familiar with each other now.

Ke Xiaoxia didn't bother to be polite with them either.

After drinking a bowl of mutton soup, I feel warm all over.

Ke Xiaoxia didn't stay here for too long. Before leaving, Zhu Minghua prepared a bowl of mutton for Ke Xiaoxia and also planned to send some to the Ke family.

The two of them went out and after walking a few steps, Ke Xiaoxia heard someone calling her.

"Little sister Xia."

Ke Xiaoxia turned her head and saw Zhou Baoer smiling at her not far away.