Chen Chunshu covered his mouth with his fist and coughed: "Ahem... I was just chatting in that room the other day and I asked a question when I had nothing to do."
"Is this the time to be fussing about this? Why did you call me over here? If it's just because of something like this, I think you should just stay put!"
"All day long, all you can think about is food and shit. You'll be at a loss when something really happens. You can just sit here and embarrass yourself. I'm going to go over there."
Chen Chunshu spoke a lot like a machine gun, and without giving Wang Huilian a chance to react, he turned around and went back to the east room.
Wang Huilian was left with a confused look on her face:...
What did she ask just now?
She didn't ask anything that shouldn't be asked, right?
Shen Chunshu's abnormal reaction left Wang Huilian a little confused.
She slapped her thighs twice in confusion. These two have been acting weird ever since Hu Lili came.
Hu Lili went out and found Zhang Yumei, then gathered two more people, and the four of them walked to the town.
On the way, the four people informed each other about the villagers' homes where they lived.
They are easy to talk to and except for a 0.5-cent accommodation fee per month, everything else is free.
After all, firewood and water are free in the countryside, so these 50 cents are pretty much free.
But there are also those like the Shen family who are very stingy and want to get paid for everything they do.
However, one thing that makes Hu Lili feel more balanced is that every family’s accommodation conditions are not good.
Everyone else had to sleep on a large kang with the villagers, regardless of gender, age or status.
In this regard, the Shen family is relatively open-minded as they allow female family members to sleep in the same room.
So Zhang Yumei was particularly envious of Hu Lili, especially after she learned that the Shen family was going to prepare a house specifically for her.
So for the sake of her vanity, Hu Lili beautified Wang Huilian's pettiness and stinginess into hospitality.
This also made the other three people very envious that Hu Lili could choose such a good family.
Then they talked about what they wanted to buy in town. Hu Lili accidentally blurted out that she wanted to buy a padlock, which made Zhang Yumei a little puzzled.
She couldn't help but ask Hu Lili: "Why did you buy the padlock? That thing is quite expensive. Aren't the Shen family very nice? Are you afraid of losing things?"
Hu Lili, who was always talking nonsense, forced a smile and said, "Well...my mother brought me some things, so it's better to lock them up to be safe."
Zhang Yumei sighed as she walked: "Your mother is so good to you. She even prepared so much food for you. You are so lucky. Unlike me, I was almost alone when I came here."
"If the village chief doesn't arrange a place for me next spring, I'll have to sleep on the street."
Hu Lili felt very relieved after hearing her words.
She enjoys the feeling of being envied by others, which always makes her feel superior.
Li Jianwen, who came with them, looked at the two female comrades and couldn't help but start asking about their family backgrounds.
When he learned that Hu Lili's father was a public official, his eyes flashed unconsciously.
His background is rather complicated. Before he came here, his father told him that if he wanted to return to the city, he would have to find a way on his own.
Apart from giving him some money, it was good enough that the family didn't burden him with anything else.
So as they walked, Li Jianwen took the initiative to say to the other three people: "It will be quite late after we finish shopping in town. I wonder if there is a place to eat there?"
"If so, I'll treat you to a meal!"
Wang Zhiqiang quickly waved his hand and refused: "No, no, that place requires money and tickets for eating, and it's very expensive, don't waste it."
Zhang Yumei also quickly agreed.
When someone invites you to dinner, you will have to return the favor sooner or later.
But I can hardly eat half full, how can I have the spare money to treat you back?
Among the three people, only Hu Lili did not speak.
She doesn't care whether others invite her or not. When she was in Shen City, there were many people chasing after her and giving her gifts.
Looking at the three people's very different expressions, their family conditions are clear at a glance.
But Li Jianwen still insisted on treating the four people to a meal.
Wang Zhiqiang and Zhang Yumei were simply shields for him to silence public opinion. His ultimate goal was Hu Lili, the person who might be able to pull him out of the quagmire in the future.
For the rest of the journey, Li Jianwen walked beside Hu Lili all the time, and the two of them talked and laughed in great harmony.
At first, Wang Zhiqiang and Zhang Yumei could still find opportunities to chat with each other, but later they found out that they had never seen the things those two people were talking about.
Gradually, the four people naturally split into two groups.
When they arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, Wang Zhiqiang and Zhang Yumei actually just wanted to take a look. They just came to join in the fun and learn the way.
Only Li Jianwen and Hu Lili acted like the company's purchasing agents, buying whatever they liked.
The money and bills seemed endless, which made Wang Zhiqiang stunned.
In the end, although there were only two people buying things, all four of them had their hands full.
Then Li Jianwen asked around and finally found a guesthouse in the town.
The lobby on the first floor here is a small cafeteria, which is also the state-owned restaurant in the town.
At this time, there was no one eating in the lobby except the cafeteria staff who were chatting.
Li Jianwen randomly chose a seat, put down the things in his hands, and walked to the sign in the window to see what was available for food that day.
Then he turned around and asked the three people sitting there: "Today we have steamed buns, flower rolls, and wontons. What do you want to eat?"
Although he was talking to three people, Li Jianwen's eyes were on Hu Lili.
Wang Zhiqiang and Zhang Yumei also realized that they were just extras and the protagonist today was Hu Lili.
In terms of price, steamed buns are the cheapest, so two people each ordered one steamed bun.
Hu Lili looked at the menu and was a little dissatisfied when she found there was no rice.
"Then have some wontons!" At least they have meat and soup, so it's acceptable.
Li Jianwen nodded, ordered staple food for four people, and ordered two meat dishes: one sweet and sour pork tenderloin and one plate of fried meat slices with dried tofu.
While waiting for the food to be served, Zhang Yumei looked at Li Jianwen embarrassedly: "I'm sorry to have cost you money today."
Li Jianwen didn't say anything, just shook his head and smiled, meaning that she shouldn't mind it.
Zhang Yumei forced a smile, lowered her head, and felt a little blocked in her heart.
Li Jianwen has a gentle and elegant temperament, and it is obvious that he has read a lot of books. His clothes are also the best among the four of them.
It is natural for young people to admire Ai.
Although nothing might really happen, it would still make you feel uncomfortable when a man you like is being courteous to another girl.
But on second thought, he felt inexplicably relieved. They were not from the same world, so it would be better for them to see it clearly sooner.
But this meal must be returned no matter what.
Zhang Yumei is a strong-willed person and doesn't like to owe favors to others, especially when it comes to money.
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