Chapter 004 Melon Eating System

On a hot day, the union was busy providing everyone with cooling benefits. When Chen Jinhua heard that Jiang Nan was injured, Jiang Nan had already recovered from his wound in the hospital.

Her foot was indeed only a skin injury, which was scratched when she kicked the fruit knife. The doctor disinfected it with gentian violet and didn't even wrap it with gauze.

"Oh, Doctor Bao, is it okay? Or we should wrap it with gauze to be safe. I know you are a good doctor, but we can't be proud and take advantage of your medical skills to be bold. This is my own daughter, you don't have to save money for me, really." Jiang Mancheng shouted distressedly, and Doctor Bao, who was packing the medicine box on the side, was speechless.

This family is really something. The man is a pretty boy who is a chatterbox but also sinister and calculating. The woman is fierce and simple-minded but good at fighting. The daughter combines the best of both parents. Not only does she have a lot of clever ideas, but she is also very good at fighting. She is truly a perfect match for both civil and military talents.

If you ask why Dr. Bao knows so much, it’s not because his surname is Bao, which means he knows everything. That’s not the case.

That’s because Jiang Mancheng’s family is so famous.

Or perhaps it could be that Jiang Mancheng, this pretty boy, is too famous.

Just ask around at their tenth workstation, everyone knows.

You know, there are more than 10,000 employees and their families in the Tenth Operations Department. No one else has this title.

Chaoyang Oilfield is a huge one.

Not to mention the clerical staff at headquarters, such as the research institute, the Party Office, and the General Factory Office, let's just look at the oilfield front. There are ten refineries alone, each divided into ten operations divisions. Each of these divisions manages drilling teams, well repair teams, and special vehicle teams, each with its own sub-teams, all designed to ensure a high level of manpower.

Only half of the Chaoyang Oilfield is in Baishui City, and the other half is in the two neighboring cities. Therefore, the total population of the Chaoyang Oilfield is greater than that of Baishui City.

In order to ensure safe production in the oil fields, there are also special oil field police stations.

The security of other factories is managed by the Security Department, only the oil field is managed by the police station, it is so domineering.

In Jiang Nan’s previous life, the oil field had its own TV station. I just want to ask you if that’s an exaggeration.

Jiang Mancheng, the domineering and exaggerated oilfield worker, immediately stopped howling when he met his wife's warning eyes, and changed his tone to accuse his daughter: "Tell me, how can you be so ignorant of the seriousness of the matter? There's a knife, and you just rush forward like a tiger. You show off, don't you? After practicing a few punches and kicks, I don't even know your last name. It's outrageous, it's really outrageous. Today, go home and eat less meat, drink more water, and skip two meals to wake yourself up."

"Brother Chengzi, Xiaonan is a brave man. Our police station will commend him." The young police officer from the Oilfield Police Station who was accompanying him tactfully took the list from the doctor and said, "Xiaonan has made a contribution to our police station. We'll pay for his medical expenses today. Don't fight over it."

"How can I be so embarrassed?" Jiang Mancheng, who had no intention of snatching it, said with satisfaction, "My daughter is honest and kind-hearted. She can't bear to see others suffer. I tell you, this is the result of the education she received from her father since she was young. Deputy Director Lan knows me well. I hate evil and can't stand injustice. Xiaonan is just like me. Just look at the past two months..."

"Haha, haha. Brother Chengzi, I'm in a hurry to pay the bill. Let's talk later."

The young policeman, who had suffered a lot of abuse along the way, took the bill and ran to pay the fee.

He still had too little experience. Really, he had never seen such a chattering man.

That's not true. It's rare to find such a chatty woman, let alone a man.

The young policeman ran, scratching his head, lamenting how little he'd seen. "When this man gets chatty, he's even more talkative than a woman." "Brother Chengzi has been talking all this time, why don't you feel thirsty?"

He didn't see it. As soon as he left, Jiang Mancheng naturally picked up Doctor Bao's thermos, poured a glass of water, carefully mixed it with boiled water, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

After all the fees were paid, the family of three and the young policeman walked out together.

Outside, wow, it’s even more lively than the guesthouse.

The Oilfield Workers' Hospital is primarily for oilfield workers, though their parents and relatives can also come in for treatment if they pay for it themselves. With so many people, there are so many things going on, and all sorts of outrageous things can happen.

Look, an old man in a gray patchwork shirt and trousers, with the left leg of his trousers rolled up to his knee, clutched two faucets tightly in his arms. The faucets were still dripping, and even then, he didn't forget to glare at the comrades in the hospital security department.

"This hospital belongs to us oilfield workers. It's our collective property. Since it's everyone's property, what's wrong with me taking it home and using it for a few days? It's just two faucets. I can just return them to you in a few days. It's no big deal! How can your hospital be so selfish? Why don't you have any sympathy for us who are in need?!"

The young men in the hospital's security department were so angry that they laughed. One of the older men didn't bother to argue with the old man. Instead, he turned around and asked the crowd, "Whose family is this old man? Are there any oil field workers in his family? If so, our hospital would have gone to look for them. It's such a shameless matter, but in the end, our hospital is always right."

Someone in the crowd said, "His son is Zheng Laonian from the Second Well Repair Team."

Jiang Nan's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but look at the old man a few more times. Zheng Laonian, isn't he one of Fan Taohua's lovers? I didn't expect to have such an unexpected encounter in the hospital.

Jiang Mancheng understood his daughter so well, he glanced at the old man. After leaving the hospital, the father and son started to grumble, and Chen Jinhua had to gather her strength several times to keep from losing her temper.

But if you look closely, you'll see Chen Jinhua's ears are also perked up. After all, everyone loves to hear gossip. Chen Jinhua is used to playing the villain at home, but outside, she didn't feel comfortable getting close.

Or maybe Jiang Mancheng is cunning. Ever since his daughter became sensible, he has been playing the good cop and doting on her. If Chen Jinhua hadn't put on a stern face and played the good cop, with her husband's attitude, who knows how she would have spoiled Jiang Nan.

Let’s not talk about that anymore. Just say that as soon as we left the hospital, the young policeman said goodbye and left.

Jiang Mancheng let his daughter sit on the back of the bicycle, and he and Chen Jinhua each pushed a bicycle towards home.

His family had two bicycles, one for Jiang Nan and one for Chen Jinhua. It wasn't that Jiang Mancheng's family was of low status and wouldn't buy him one, but Chen Jinhua and Jiang Mancheng worked in the same building, so Chen Jinhua could just ride her bike in the morning and take Jiang Mancheng with her. Jiang Nan's high school wasn't close to home, so riding a bike was more convenient.

Of course, Jiang Mancheng, a grown man, got into a woman's car, and his reputation as a gigolo and a gigolo became even more famous.

But did Jiang Mancheng care? Of course he didn't, and he was quite happy about it. He didn't have to ride the bike with all his might, and just sitting on the back seat was so relaxing.

This family is famous, and there are many strange things happening to them.

Now that Jiang Nan has graduated from high school and can no longer use a bicycle, and Chen Jinhua has to go to the supply and marketing cooperative this morning to discuss workers' welfare, Jiang Mancheng can only ride his bike to work by himself. It must be said that he is a little reluctant.

Jiang Nan, one of the three members of the eccentric family, quickly made a face when he saw that no one was around. Chen Jinhua was speechless, but her actions were decisive. She pushed the car closer to the two of them. Jiang Nan then whispered, "I earned a hundred melon coins today. I'm going to buy some good food to replenish my energy."

"Oh, my daughter is really capable."

Jiang Mancheng praised her without thinking, and Chen Jinhua started nagging again: "Don't you want to eat meat today? Buy it tomorrow. You just can't save money. You spend whatever you earn, so that's ok..."

Jiang Nan chuckled twice, not taking Chen Jinhua's nagging to heart. She was used to her mother's sharp tongue but soft heart.

As for why Jiang Nan was so careless as to tell his parents everything about the system, there was nothing we could do about it.

She wanted to secretly buy some delicious food to nourish herself, but during the difficult times of 1960, even her smooth-talking father had to save food for her. She was a punctured fetus, not an emotionless machine, so of course she told her parents on impulse.

Fortunately, Jiang Mancheng and Chen Jinhua truly loved their daughter. Even though their daughter had a great opportunity, they never treated her as a monster or something. Instead, they felt that their daughter was blessed by God.

Otherwise, everyone would be hungry, so how could my daughter earn enough to eat?

Because of this, Jiang Nan learned his father's big secret! And it was a huge secret that could not be told to her mother Chen Jinhua and her grandmother's family!

His father also traveled through time!

It’s just a journey from ancient times to the present, from a eunuch in the feudal dynasty to an authentic rural person today!

Originally, the system hadn't intended to reveal this secret to Jiang Nan. Jiang Mancheng held no ill will towards the host, so the system naturally knew about it. After reporting this to the main system, the main system had originally decided not to tell the host, allowing the host to enjoy the purest paternal and maternal love. Who knew the host would betray him? To be fair, the system also informed the host of Jiang Mancheng's unusual behavior.

Well, I have to say, this is also a petty system.

Jiang Mancheng, in his previous life, was a complete feudal lower class. He rose from a peasant boy sold by his parents to a minor eunuch in the palace, and finally to a powerful eunuch serving as a favored concubine in the harem. If his master hadn't been incompetent, he believed he could have risen even higher.

But if you ask Jiang Mancheng which era he likes best, it is undoubtedly the present.

If he hadn't climbed all the way up in that cannibalistic place in the palace, his grave would have been overgrown with grass long ago.

Being able to be a normal man and have a child in this life is already a great blessing.

As for why Chen Jinhua is not good-looking because of her broad shoulders and strong waist, the answer is that Jiang Mancheng has a shadow over Dodder and prefers the type of Chen Jinhua who can bring a sense of security.

What? You're saying Chen Jinhua's body is injured and she can't have children anymore? Is that even a big deal? As a eunuch in his past life, he'd seen too many dirty things done in the name of children. Now that he had a child and a wife, he was thankful.

So, despite Jiang Mancheng's smooth talk, his love for Jiang Nan was deep in his bones. Her mother, Chen Jinhua, also loved Jiang Nan. The three of them passed by the oilfield supply and marketing cooperative. Chen Jinhua was kind enough to wrap up the bones from the meat stall and buy a bag of peach cakes. Although Jiang Nan's injuries weren't serious, she was bleeding, so she deserved something good.

"Dad, Mom, let's go through the park's woods. It'll be quicker this way." Jiang Nan suggested, swinging her legs from the back seat. "We can go back early and see what we can buy with 100 Chigua coins."

"Okay, Mancheng, you help Xiaonan down, and I will take Xiaonan with me." Chen Jinhua made the decision, obviously wanting to go home earlier.

The three of them finished quickly and hopped on their bikes to rush home. Chen Jinhua was so strong that the stirrups of her bike were about to spark, and the pretty boy Jiang Mancheng was so exhausted that he was panting as he chased after her.

The park was the one where Lin Bing had gone on a blind date that morning, located near the family compound. Usually, after dinner, many people would go there for a walk to digest their food. However, it was midday, and summer, so the park wasn't crowded.

The three of them quickly entered the grove. The sycamore trees provided plenty of shade, and the three of them immediately felt cool. However, just as they entered, Chen Jinhua, who was eager to pedal her bicycle like a roller coaster, slammed on the brakes.

"Oh my god, this..." Jiang Mancheng, who had caught up, lowered his voice and said in shock, "Isn't this too outrageous?!"

After being shocked, Jiang Mancheng quickly parked his bicycle, moved serpentinely, and tiptoed forward: "This is a good show that has been delivered to my door. I'd be a fool not to watch it."

Chen Jinhua and Jiang Nan were equally fast. Jiang Nan, despite having his injured foot bandaged, limped along to keep up.

Ginger. Physically disabled but mentally strong. Eats melon and nan.

The family of three acted sneakily, but they didn't disturb the two people who were flirting in front of them.

Not far ahead, Sun Qiaolian held Lin Bing's hand, whispering something softly. From time to time, she would twitch her hair and twist her body, as if she had received an electric shock. Lin Bing reached out and touched his "Sister Qiaolian"'s face, then pulled her into his arms. Sun Qiaolian's pink fists flew towards Lin Bing.

This guy, it's like he's in an idol drama. Jiang Nan couldn't help but grumble: "He's acting like this is a stage, a love scene."

Completely unaware of being watched, Lin Bing grabbed Sun Qiaolian's hand and said softly, "Sister Qiaolian, just admit it. Isn't this just jealousy? You kept staring at me during our blind date today. How do you explain it?"

"I didn't, I..." Sun Qiaolian was in a panic, looking around but not daring to look at Lin Bing.

Lin Bing was proud: "Still being stubborn, you're obviously not in charge of this part of the park. Did you change your shift today specifically to come see me? And Jiang Nan and the others, they usually pretend to ignore me, but they're actually secretly in love with me. I know everything!"

Jiang Nan was shot. She felt wronged, uncomfortable, and she...she wanted to vomit!

Jiang Mancheng's countless words coalesced into one gesture, and he patted his daughter's shoulder with difficulty, offering silent comfort. Chen Jinhua clenched her fists. Who gave this ordinary yet confident man the courage?!

Sun Qiaolian was also disgusted in her heart, but on the surface she still said coquettishly: "You enemy! Enemy!"

She turned around and continued in a clipped voice: "I have always treated you as my own brother, and I hope you can be happy forever. You are so good, even the gods are worthy of you. You were wronged today, and I came to comfort you because I was worried about you. What are you talking about now?"

"You're just jealous and you just like me. Sister Qiaolian, just admit it."

Sun Qiaolian stamped her feet and attacked with another barrage of punches: "What an enemy, what an enemy. I'm seven years older than you and have three children with you. I'm not worthy of you. I can only keep our friendship deep in my heart and watch you marry someone else. My heart feels like it's bleeding, and I can't sleep all night. You're such an enemy, why did you force me to tell you this? How can you be so cruel? Is your heart made of stone? Don't you feel sorry for me at all?"

Lin Bing's lips curled up. He knew that with his great charm, how could Sun Qiaolian not like him? Unfortunately, Sun Qiaolian had been married and had children, so she was really not worthy of him.

Lin Bing's eyes lit up with pride. He smiled and said, "Sister Qiao Lian, you are a good woman. You are so infatuated and so sad, it's all my fault. Don't worry, although I can't marry you, I, Lin Bing, am a responsible person and will not let you suffer any grievances. You will always have a place in my heart, and this place will not be given to anyone else, only to you, okay?"

"Okay, I believe you. You're just that good, better than any other man in this building. That's why I can't let you go. That's why I'm thinking of you so much." Sun Qiaolian suppressed her nausea and continued to engage Lin Bing in an extreme love-talk duel. However, she couldn't continue and got to the point. "Come on, I'll take you to the supply and marketing cooperative and buy you some delicious food to replenish your energy. You've been wronged, so you need to eat something good."

"How can I ask my sister to pay? I'm a grown man, and I can't do the thing of living off others! Let's go and take a look. But it's late, there shouldn't be anything left." Lin Bing patted Sun Qiaolian on the shoulder and pulled her out of the grove.

The family of three who were hiding behind a big tree and peeking looked at each other. Suddenly, as if they had touched an electric switch at the same time, they shook their bodies, twitched their lips, and swung their arms in a surprisingly consistent manner.

"What an idiot!" Jiang Mancheng finally stood up straight, shaking his head and sighing, "Sun Qiaolian is also very smart. She has tricked Lin Bing into a loop."

"It's one willing to fight, the other willing to be beaten. Let's go home."

The three of them left silently and soon arrived at the family compound.

Under the shade of the trees in front of Building No. 4 in the family compound, a group of old men were sitting on stone benches playing chess. An old lady was sitting on her own mat next to them, picking vegetables and chatting.

The cicadas chirp, quiet yet noisy.

The system started beeping again: [Host, Old Cheng is still watching the public toilet all day. He stole a lot of things when he was young. Why don't you go check it out sometime?]

Jiang Nan suspected that the system she was connected to wasn't developed by a serious programmer, otherwise why would it speak so harshly? But she didn't care. She worked hard all her life in her previous life and died before she could enjoy it. In this life, she was relying on the system to make a living.

"He's watching closely, so I can only go at night. But my house has a toilet, and it doesn't make sense to go to a public toilet at night. Let me think of a way." Jiang Nan is not someone who makes things difficult for herself. She won't do anything as long as it's a little dangerous.

It's so hard to have a chance to do it again, she cherishes her life.

As the elderly men and women, each one commentating on their chess game and chatting, Jiang Mancheng and Chen Jinhua locked their bicycles in the shade of a tree and helped Jiang Nan limp up the stairs. She lived on the fourth floor and received many greetings from the neighbors along the way.

"Xiao Nan, are you okay? Don't be so aggressive next time. It's so dangerous to rush forward with a knife."

"Xiao Nan, that was a brave act. Xiao Nan, is there any reward for this brave act? Didn't the police station give you anything?"

"That's right, Xiaonan, go ahead and tell us. Even if the police station won't send him, the Wu family can't refuse to send him. Xiaonan saved Wu Dachui and Fan Taohua. Otherwise, Fan Taohua would have died and Wu Dachui would have been imprisoned."

"That's right, when will Old Wu's family come back? The police station hasn't finished handling this matter yet?..."

"It shouldn't be so soon. Wu Dachui has already pulled out a knife, how can he just let it go? I'm also old, otherwise I wouldn't have come back. It's better to get firsthand information outside the police station than to wait foolishly at home."

"That's right, you said..."

Jiang Nan: “???”

She knew that these neighbors would change the topic without her having to think about it.

The family of three returned home smiling happily. As soon as the door closed, Jiang Mancheng immediately grabbed his daughter's hand and said anxiously, "Come and see, what new items are there in the mall?"

Before this upgrade, the system had reported that there would be more powerful mall functions. As a half-ancient person, Jiang Mancheng was very curious.

"Here it comes." Jiang Nan's eyes immediately went blank and he opened the system mall to check.

After the Melon-Eating System was updated, its connection to the main system's time and space was strengthened, and its trading capabilities were enhanced. This was also due to the main system's request from the technology department to ensure the safety of its minions and hosts. After all, frequently changing hosts wasn't as cost-effective as being tied to one for the long term.

Practice makes perfect, this is a truth that everyone understands.

"Oh my god, the Chigua Coin has appreciated in value." Jiang Nan was overjoyed and whispered, "Now one Chigua Coin can be exchanged for two eggs!"

"That's great." Jiang Mancheng said happily, "What else?"

"Let me see." Jiang Nan began to carefully check the mall. "Dad, we've all used up our Chigua coins. Now, with 100 Chigua coins, I can buy a braised pig's head and liver. Want it?"

"How could I not? Hehehe, your mother loves braised pork liver. Let's trade it in." Jiang Mancheng wasn't one to save money. Even though this system had been with his daughter for six or seven years (or so he thought), who knew if it would suddenly disappear one day? Money should be spent quickly, of course. Besides, buying raw ingredients would require cooking, and in this tube-shaped building, wouldn't that arouse suspicion? Cooked food was still the most cost-effective.

Jiang Nan used to use his melon coins to buy eggs, but boiled eggs were tasteless. Now that he's upgraded and can buy braised meat, even Chen Jinhua is craving them.

She has been spoiled since she was a child and has never lacked a mouthful.

However, Chen Jinhua cleared her throat and began to lecture her daughter and Jiang Mancheng: "You should save money in the future. Don't show off as soon as you have money. Also, be careful. Rinse your mouths thoroughly after eating. If someone finds out, it will be no joke."