And just like that, stewed chicken, stewed dried tofu, chicken-scrambled tofu, and stir-fried peanuts—all four dishes were ready!
Because there were many people, a table was placed on the kang (a heated brick bed) in Zhong Songbai's room, and another table was placed on the floor.
Although there's only one piece of meat, it's actually two whole chickens. Because there were a lot of glass noodles, it made two pots of stew. Enough for two tables of people!
Zhong Songbai sat at the table on the ground, drinking with Director Wei, Accountant Zheng, and Brother Wei and his friends.
Although Xiao Baiyang was only 12 years old, he had earned a salary and was considered half an adult, so he sat down at the table where they were drinking.
When Wei Youliang saw that his master had gone to sit at the table where they were drinking, he went over there as well.
Zhong Songbai raised his glass in thanks:
“Since we came to Hongxing Farm, the farm manager and the accountant have helped us a lot. My siblings and I are very grateful. I salute the farm manager and the accountant!”
Director Wei waved his hand and said:
"Don't say that. You three siblings brought your skills with you. Wherever you go to the countryside, people will look at you with more respect!"
“Our family learned the craft from Master Zhong. Although the grain we have is small, Master Zhong and his assistant didn’t hold back any knowledge. We are the ones who should be thanking them!”
Accountant Zheng complained to Manager Wei:
"Old Wei, you've got some nerve! I knew you'd get nowhere if you spoke first; you stole all my lines!"
Director Wei laughed heartily:
"Who says this thing belongs to someone else?!"
...
The meal was a great success, and both the host and guests enjoyed themselves immensely. Director Wei and Accountant Zheng drank so much that they could barely walk straight on their way back!
On his way home, Accountant Zheng remarked with emotion:
"I've always seen that Master Zhong is clever and quick-witted, and Xiao Baiyang is also bright. Now it seems that Zhong Zhiqing has also grown up to be as good as Bi Gan. I wonder what kind of people their parents are, how they managed to raise so many good children!"
Accountant Zheng's casual remark sparked a thought in Zheng Nannan's mind.
The three siblings have been here for so long, and they haven't received a single package or even a letter. This is not normal!
If you're talking about families that favor boys over girls, then it's understandable that they don't contact their mentors. But Xiaobaiyang and Zhong Zhiqing are both boys, and their families don't value them either.
Moreover, it's extremely rare for someone of Xiaobaiyang's age to go to the countryside, if not the only one!
What mother would be willing to send her 12-year-old son to the countryside?
Besides, with her master's skills, it would be too easy for her to stay in the city; there would be no need for her to go to the countryside!
All these suspicious points point to one thing: the identities of her master and his two siblings are not simple!
This analysis startled Zheng Nannan, but she quickly calmed down!
So what if someone's background isn't simple? There are only two possibilities: either it's a matter of class background, or their family arranged it before they were sent to the countryside!
Regardless of the reason, if her master treats her well, gives her a job, and teaches her how to make a living, then he will always be her master!
From now on, she needs to pay more attention to any disturbances outside. If anything happens, she should let her masters run first!
…………
Human beings experience joys and sorrows differently. Zhong Wanwan and her two siblings ate their fill and lay comfortably on the heated kang, almost falling asleep!
My uncle's life is truly indescribable!
Although returning to his hometown and going into the back mountains allowed him to escape Master Jin's pursuit.
However, the back mountain was also lacking in food and clothing. Most importantly, the dilapidated wooden house could only block the wind, it did not keep warm!
Since December, the weather has been getting colder and colder. It snowed today, making it even colder. My uncle feels like he's going to freeze to death!
Because the firewood was a bit damp, the fire not only burned poorly but also emitted smoke, which made the old man's nose and eyes water.
"It's unbearable suffering," the old man said through gritted teeth.
"We're going down the mountain. I refuse to believe that that good-for-nothing Xiao Wu can still hold out in the village today..."
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