Chapter 28
Pig offal is too complicated to handle, and Lu Shang has not been doing it for a long time, so there is no way to clean it up in a short time.
On the other hand, he and Jiang Wanning hadn't eaten anything in the morning, and now it was past lunchtime. Instead of waiting indefinitely, they might as well have a bite to eat.
The leftovers on the table were indeed delicious, but Lu Shang didn't really like eating leftovers that had been touched by others. In the past, he had no conditions and no choice, but now, no matter whether it was good or bad, at least he could have a bite of fresh food.
He went to the kitchen and quickly fried two dishes, only adding an egg. When he served them on the table, no one was interested in them. People were still scrambling for the meat.
While he was cooking, Jiang Wanning also heated up the steamed buns.
She sprinkled a layer of lard on the steamed bun, and after steaming it until soft, the lard was embedded in the bun. As soon as the pot was opened, the fragrance filled the house.
In the past, the children would have loved it, but with the smoked pork elbow in front, such a small amount of meat would hardly attract their attention.
The dining table was a mess, but Lu Shang didn't want to bother anyone and simply found a place to sit in the kitchen. He and Jiang Wanning ate a few bites together, and he cleaned up the remaining dishes.
"Pang Liang is coming over again tomorrow. Are you going to tell Fan Sanniang?"
Jiang Wanning swallowed the food in her mouth and said, "Of course I will go. After dinner, I will go find Sanniang. This is where she studied..."
"Come home," Lu Shang said. "We only have two kids. They're busy with their studies and don't have time to mess around. Just don't mess up the house."
"I won't be going out these few days, so I can help you cover for anything. Once everything goes smoothly in a few days, I'll go out and check out the things in Guanhe Tower."
Jiang Wanning nodded: "Okay."
"If you need paper and pen, take them from the box in the corner. I saw there were plenty left the other day. Don't leave them for me. I won't need them."
"If you need anything else, tell me and I'll bring it back to you when I go to town." Lu Shang fully supported Jiang Wanning's career, but he was afraid that she might not have thought of something and it would make things difficult for her.
There are only two children, and they can be taught with just a piece of sand and two sticks. There is no need for paper and ink, which are very precious in farmers' homes.
Jiang Wanning did not refute and agreed with a smile.
After the two of them finished eating, before the others left the table, the two of them just cleaned up their own bowls and chopsticks, said goodbye to them, and left the house together.
"Where are we going?" Grandma Lu asked worriedly.
Lu Shang waved his hand: "I'm not going anywhere. I ate a lot to digest it. I'll be back soon."
"Okay, then be careful. Don't go to the river or the mountain. There are many prey on the mountain in summer. Don't be afraid that some of them will run down..." Grandma Lu couldn't help but remind her, but she was afraid of annoying others if she said too much, so she stopped talking.
Lu Shang went out just for Jiang Wanning's convenience, so as to avoid being asked questions by his family. It would be bad for him whether he said it or not.
It was he who was going out now, and Jiang Wanning was just an accompanying person at most, so as to avoid being gossiped about. After they went out, she could do whatever she wanted.
Lu Shang only walked with her to the riverside and then stopped. He found a rock, took off his shoes and sat on it. "I won't go with you. After you talk to Fan Sanniang, come back to me. I'll wait here for you. Take your time. There's no rush."
Jiang Wanning was not as attentive to him as Grandma Lu. She looked around and saw that there was no one else around, so she left with peace of mind.
Jiang Wanning didn't go to Fan Sanniang's house very often. Fortunately, there were only a hundred households in Lujia Village. Even if she took the wrong road, she could always find her way back after going around in circles.
She had indeed found the wrong place at first, and it took her a long time to remember that there was a very conspicuous crooked elm tree in front of Sanniang's house, and the children in the village always liked to pick elm seeds from the tree.
She happened to meet a group of children fighting crickets. After asking a few questions, she quickly found the right direction.
At this time, Fan Sanniang's family had just finished their meal and were sitting at the doorstep to digest their food in the shade. The elderly couple from the neighboring house also came over to talk.
Everyone was surprised to see Jiang Wanning coming.
It was not until Fan Sanniang came out of the yard that she exclaimed in surprise: "Wan Ning, you're here!" She wiped her hands happily and called her into the house.
The old man from the neighboring house muttered quietly: "Isn't that the young wife that Lu Laoer bought for auspicious occasions? Why did she come to your house instead of staying at home to serve her husband?"
Fan Sanniang's family had heard that Sanniang wanted her to teach her child to read. Regardless of whether they had any objections or not, since Sanniang had made the decision, they had no right to refuse.
Even if they delayed things, no matter whether they were old or young, they would definitely be scolded. If Sanniang got angry -
Several people looked at each other and shuddered at the same time, not daring to talk anymore.
On the other side, Jiang Wanning was cordially invited into the house by Fan Sanniang. Before she could explain her purpose, Sanniang brought her the fresh fruits and vegetables from home.
"These peaches are all grown in our own fields. They are so sweet. Come and try them!"
"I don't have a well at home, otherwise I could throw the peaches in the well and let them sit overnight. They would be really sweet and cool, very refreshing! Oh, and I remember you have a well at home, right? Then take some peaches with you and I'll take you to the fields to pick them. Now is the season for peaches!"
Jiang Wanning was caught off guard by her enthusiasm. It was not until her left and right hands were stuffed with fresh peaches that she finally stopped.
Jiang Wanning couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you afraid that I might bring you bad news?"
Fan Sanniang put her hands on her hips and said, "Did I give you peaches because of your good news? I was thinking of sending you a few originally. If I hadn't been afraid of Wang's nagging, I would have gone a long time ago."
"I was mistaken." Jiang Wanning put down the things in his hand and touched the back of her hand flatteringly, "I apologize to Sanniang."
Fan Sanniang snorted softly: "Then try it."
It wasn't that Jiang Wanning didn't give her face, but she had just finished her meal, so it was okay for her to have a small taste. However, this peach, which was bigger than her palm, was really not something she could stuff into her stomach.
She begged for mercy, "Sanniang, please be kind. I just had dinner at home and I really can't eat anymore. Please bring it with me when I leave. I will definitely try it when I get back."
Fan Sanniang looked at her suspiciously, and it took a long time before she agreed.
"I came here to talk to you about Dabao. Didn't you say last time that you wanted him to learn a few words? It just so happens that the grandson of the coachman Pang Da also needs enlightenment, and he asked Lu Shang for help. He will send the child over in the next two days. If you don't mind, why not ask Dabao to come over too, so that the two children can learn together and form a three-person elementary school."
"A primary school for three people?" Fan Sanniang was surprised. "Who is the one teaching calligraphy?"
Jiang Wanning said, "It's me."
"But didn't you just say that Mr. Pang was begging Mr. Lu?"
"That's true, but Lu Shang doesn't care about that. He's just helping to cover up a few things. I'm the one who taught these three people in elementary school, and I'll probably have the final say from now on."
Jiang Wanning couldn't tell whether she felt more longing or more regret.
She sighed softly and said, "You also know the situation of my family. It's better to say that Lu Shang opened a primary school than to say that I opened it. If you are willing to send Dabao here, don't mention my affairs. Just tell others that it was Lu Shang's idea."
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