Le Zheng's eyes were evasive, "Don't take it to heart... They're used to being irrelevant. Tiger said you have a good temper, so you dare to joke like that. I'll tell them off later."
Ningxia pretended not to notice the other person's grinning face that was about to reach the back of his head, hummed softly, picked up the fish and took small bites.
This group of coalition forces took advantage of the fact that no one was watching them outside and boldly spent a lot of their allowances to buy two bottles of high-proof liquor.
Except for a few people who were on duty at night and looked on miserably, the rest of the people held a cup and talked and laughed loudly.
The big bag of pickled shallots and leeks brought by Ningxia was eaten up in an instant. Everyone said that the spiciness was so satisfying and it was perfect to go with the wine.
Staying in the comforting environment, Ningxia didn't pay much attention to the siblings. She didn't know how Sangsang ended up blending into the crowd while eating, and would occasionally hand her brother something.
After finishing the fish belly, she quietly moved to the next coalition. The old man was also sensible. When he saw the little girl coming, he shouted at the top of his lungs: "Little girl, come here! Don't eat those! They have bones! Eat this fish belly! It's tender!"
Sangsang picked the fish and ate it to his heart's content, and Lin Yi also ate a lot.
Ningxia also drank a bowl of fish soup, which tasted very good. The big pot meal was not as exaggerated as Lao Liao said.
There were ghost howlings in the yard until late at night, and Ningxia and the other two returned to their familiar room to sleep.
Those who were still sober in the yard cleaned up the battlefield, set up two large tents, threw the drunkards in and left them alone. The tents were filled with people sleeping in all directions.
In the second half of the night, the entire courtyard was filled with snoring, even Sangsang was snoring quietly. Ningxia sighed deeply and fell asleep after a while.
The next morning, most of the people in the yard were still asleep, and Ningxia and several others asked to leave.
Maomao now had more than thirty fresh fish, all of which were carefully killed.
"Take this with you too."
"What is this?" Ningxia took the large barrel-shaped bundle handed over by Le Zheng.
"You can use the bamboo strips to seal the windows when you get home. Cover them with a thicker layer of curtain cloth to prevent any wind from getting into the house."
Lei Lao Hu also spoke up: "We three brothers made these when we have nothing to do. If you have any extra, take them home and use them. The weather is getting colder and it's not like before. You can't use calla lily leaves."
Ningxia nodded repeatedly.
"Then...be careful on your way back..." Le Zheng said sincerely.
Ningxia really wanted to tell him to stop thinking about her, but he didn't say anything, which made her feel awkward. She sighed inwardly, "Well, you guys should be careful too. We'll get together again after the cold month is over."
Le Zheng showed off his big white teeth. "Okay! I'll come to your house when the time comes. It's spring and the farming season is coming. I can even help you sow the seeds!"
Ningxia smiled and nodded.
After seeing Ningxia off, Lei Lao Hu returned to the courtyard, opened the tent, and kicked one of the allied soldiers awake. "It's almost time! There's a lot to do! Aren't you going back to the camp?"
The old coalition soldier rubbed his head, then he sighed as if he remembered something.
"Why, drinking so much didn't help?"
"I just feel unhappy! Tell me, he's just a young man! Why does he ride his Chocobo on our battalion commander as soon as he arrives? And he even has the title of commander!"
Lei Lao Hu tutted his words, "Before Mo Guanshan was born, he was already a top student in the military academy and had been commended by the three armed forces! Even if these things hadn't happened, it would only be a matter of time before he climbed over your battalion commander.
What's more, he has made great contributions. Things are different now than before. Even if you don't want him, the higher-ups have put in a lot of effort to get him here!"
"No, why? Just because he's more knowledgeable! At the latest, by spring, we'll lose our freedom. A new official has three major things to do when he takes office!"
Lei Lao Hu smiled and kicked him again, "Be content, you guys. At least you're still in the camp! The policy has changed this year, and our sentries, who were originally scheduled to return to the camp in the spring, have been postponed again."
The old coalition soldier glared at him and said, "Don't be so ungrateful! There are so many people who want to get out but can't!"
"Now that the road is open, many residents will definitely settle in the forest area, and our sentry post is located in the residential area.
You know how difficult those people are to please, do you think everyone will be as kind to us as that girl last night? If you want to come, go back and report to the higher-ups and I'll beg you to come."
"Hehe, forget it."
Ignoring him, Lei Lao Hu stepped out and nudged Le Zheng, "Did you hear me? Work hard and earn the title of commander's wife for Ningxia."
Le Zhengtang opened his mouth and replied after a long moment, "Nervous!"
Lei Lao Hu laughed out loud on the spot, it’s so good to be young!
Ningxia on this side had no idea what news he had missed and was just busy on his way.
The three siblings deliberately walked back to the other side of the river. When they passed by Mu Yuanqing's house, they shouted to them to come home to eat fish in the afternoon while it was fresh, and then went straight home.
"Xia Xia, what are you doing?" Sangsang looked at Ning Xia, who was busy in the kitchen as soon as she got home, and stood on tiptoe to look at what was in her bowl curiously.
“Make fish balls.”
"Oh, I don't know."
"You'll know when we eat later. Go help your brother seal the windows and stop asking questions."
"Okay~"
"Sunny! Sunny, you're here!"
As soon as Mu Yuanqing's family of three entered the courtyard, the place became very lively.
"Oh, the windows are all sealed so early?"
Ningxia glanced up and replied casually, "We even covered ourselves with a big quilt."
"That's right, the weather has been getting colder in recent days. Xiaoyi, this is for you!" Mu Yuanqing said as he handed something to Lin Yi.
"Is this... a sweater?"
Mu Yuanqing smiled, picked up the sweater and tried it on Lin Yi, "Well, thank you for helping me take care of Qingtian the other day. Try it on to see if it fits you."
"Aunt Qing, you are too polite..." Lin Yi scratched his ear, feeling extremely embarrassed. Qingtian was easier to take care of than Sangsang. He would rather take care of two Qingtians than get entangled with Sangsang.
Sangsang's eyes widened with envy, and hesitantly spoke, "I... I also took care of Qingtian..."
Mu Yuanqing turned around, his eyes full of confusion, "Really? Aunt Qing doesn't know!"
Ningxia rolled her eyes, too lazy to pay attention to these guys who had more acting than money, and went back to the kitchen to work.
Sangsang gently hugged Qingtian's head and said, "I took care of you... Qingtian, do you think your sister took care of you?"
Qingtian made a few "ah" sounds, but couldn't make any sense.
"Okay, Qingtian can't speak yet. Let's tell Aunt Qing when she can speak."
Seeing Sangsang's lost look, Mu Yuanqing almost laughed out loud. He also took out a light yellow sweater from Liu Ximu's backpack and said, "But Sangsang is so cute, I also prepared one!"
Sangsang's eyes lit up, and her voice was incredibly sweet, "Thank you, Auntie Qing!"
Mu Yuanqing reached out and rubbed her head. "Little ghost, go inside and change into it so I can see if it fits. If it doesn't, I can alter it."
"good!"
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