Anyway, since we're going to the mountain stream to catch fish and shrimp every morning, we should leave early so that Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue will think she's gone to town. That way, we can take out the apples and meat. As for that wild boar, we can deal with it later!
After Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue finished washing up, Wen Xi also went to fetch water to wash up, and then went back to her room to rest.
She went to bed early and woke up early in the morning. Wenxi woke up again at around 5 a.m. After getting ready, she went to the kitchen to make breakfast.
After making breakfast, Wenxi ate the hot meal, then picked up her basket and flashlight and went out. It was not even six o'clock when Wenxi left!
With no one to disturb her, Wenxi walked quickly, taking only about four hours to make the round trip. Since it was still early before her appointment with Jin Changfeng, Wenxi didn't want to waste more than an hour, so she went home first.
She took out another pound of the three pounds of pork belly left over from the housewarming dinner, and all the apples.
Since ten jin wasn't much, she counted them and there were exactly sixteen. She gave one to Jin Changfeng, and the remaining fifteen were five for each of the three sisters.
She also brought out a bucket of fish. She had specially drawn water from the stream and put a few fish in it so that the fish could be kept alive for a few days.
Of course, she wouldn't be so foolish as to carry the fish all the way from the mountain to her home. Instead, she carried the fish and bucket together when she got to the alley. She could manage to carry it for those few minutes.
Upon seeing Wen Xi return, Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue hurriedly ran over to greet her, one taking the wooden bucket from her hands and the other taking the basket from her back.
Wenxi instructed, "Take the fish from the bucket to the bathroom and put them in my big wooden tub. I'll go to the carpenter's house another day to buy a new wooden tub for bathing."
The bucket is too small; the fish can't swim at all and can only huddle together. In order to have fresh fish for the next few days, I have to change to a larger container.
Since there's no large water tank, I can only use a wooden basin. Although a wooden basin can't hold many fish, I can just quietly put them back in after they've eaten.
Wenxi took out the apples and gave five to each of Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue, telling them to take them back to their rooms and hide them. If they were all left in the kitchen, it would be a real boon for a thief if they came in one day.
At noon, Wenxi cut off half a pound of pork belly from a pound of pork belly. She used the half pound of pork belly and radish strips to make a soup, and also made some spicy potato chunks. That solved lunch.
After the meal, Wenxi instructed Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue to finish their chores at home, while she carried her basket up the mountain. Jin Changfeng had only invited her to come alone; it wasn't appropriate for him to bring Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue along.
Moreover, she didn't want to tell Shen Jiaojiao and Jiang Yue everything, lest she accidentally reveal it later, since they were still children and quite naive, and not guarded against others.
Reaching the foot of the mountain, Wen Xi took out the last apple from the system warehouse, put it in the pocket of her cotton-padded coat, and started walking up the mountain. Not knowing where Jin Changfeng was talking about, Wen Xi didn't dare to wander around when she got to the top of the mountain. Instead, she found a platform to sit down, but kept her eyes on the path leading up the mountain, hoping to see Jin Changfeng as soon as he reached the top.
However, Jin Changfeng spotted the little girl at a glance. Even though she was carrying a basket on her back, wearing drab clothes, and dressed no differently from the villagers, she still possessed an extraordinary air about her.
She was different from girls raised in rural families; she was confident, poised, and her eyes were clear and innocent, without any scheming.
He had no parents or elders, so naturally no one would urge him to get married and have children. Moreover, he himself had never had such thoughts before, but then he met Wenxi.
After seeing her on the train, he knew he was doomed.
He wanted to protect her, to cherish her, and to give her all the good things in the world. Although it was a bit exaggerated to say such things in just a few days, he meant it sincerely.
Hearing the sound of footsteps crunching on dry branches and fallen leaves, Wenxi looked up suspiciously in the direction of the sound. She saw Jin Changfeng wearing a military overcoat, looking exceptionally handsome, with a particularly imposing and elegant presence. Wenxi couldn't help but be a little lost in thought as she looked at him.
Even though she lived to be almost thirty in her previous life, she rarely had the opportunity to meet men, let alone a man as handsome and capable as him.
"Brother Jin, is there something you want to discuss with me on the mountain?" Wen Xi asked, puzzled.
Jin Changfeng approached Wen Xi, took a box out of the pocket of his military overcoat, and handed it to her. Wen Xi looked at him in confusion, then took the box, opened it, and found a watch inside. Although it wasn't a particularly good watch, it wasn't one that rural people could afford in this era, because such a watch would cost several months' wages.
"The watch is quite pretty, but why do you want me to look at it?" Wen Xi looked at Jin Changfeng with a puzzled expression. She really couldn't guess what Jin Changfeng wanted to do.
"It's not for you to see, it's a gift for you." Jin Changfeng felt inexplicably nervous.
Now, Wen Xi was even more confused. "Give it to me? Brother Jin, why would you give me a watch? I already have a watch. Besides, we've only known each other for a few days. We're not close enough for you to give me such an expensive gift, are we?"
"Xiaoxi, although we've only known each other for a few days, my feelings for you have already run very deep."
"Xiaoxi, I like you. I fell in love with you the moment I saw you on the train. Can you give me a chance to be your girlfriend?"
"Don't worry, there are absolutely no conflicts between my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, or between my sisters-in-law, because I live alone. I have a younger sister, but she married my comrade-in-arms a couple of years ago and went to live with him in another place. It's not easy for us to see each other in this lifetime."
“I am 25 years old this year, and my hometown is in this village. I have no bad habits, and I smoke and drink in moderation. From now on, I will hand over all my salary and savings. I will do whatever you say.”
"Xiaoxi, can you give me a chance to protect you, take care of you, and love you? I really, really like you and look forward to being with you."
After nervously saying what he wanted to say, Jin Changfeng stared at Wen Xi, anxiously awaiting her reply.
Wen Xi was completely stunned. She stared at Jin Changfeng in disbelief, unable to believe that Jin Changfeng had helped her so many times because he liked her.
However, the gap between the two of them was simply too great.
They are completely mismatched in terms of social status, age, and other factors.
"Brother Jin, do you know how old I am this year?" Wen Xi looked at Jin Changfeng.
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