With the intention of several people, one-third of the apple went into Tuwa's stomach.
"Sister Meng Yu, can I send you off with your firewood starting tomorrow?" After eating the apple, Tuwa rubbed his hands and blinked his eyes as he looked at Meng Zhiyu and asked.
Meng Zhiyu had no objection. "Sure, even if I'm not at home, you can still send it here. Don't just think about my side. You should also prepare enough firewood for your own family."
If she neglected her family just to earn some money by delivering firewood to herself, and they froze to death, she would feel guilty.
Tuwa didn't want the red dates at first, but Meng Zhiyu said directly, "I didn't buy them. My family grew them ourselves. They're considered a local specialty, similar to your big duck eggs."
When he heard that it was a local specialty, Tuwa reached out to take the basket and ran away.
Later, Jiang Zengzhi and Zhang Yang came to visit, each carrying a few eggs. Meng Zhiyu invited them to have some watermelon. When they left, it was already getting dark.
Mu Ziwei felt his stomach and didn't feel hungry, so he lazily lay back in the recliner, planning to have a meal tonight.
He trembled his feet and said, "I didn't expect so many people to come and see Sister Zhiyu. What do you think, sister? Tell me."
Meng Zhiyu coughed lightly and was about to express his feelings when he heard someone call out, "Meng Zhiqing."
Meng Zhiyu was stunned for two seconds. She didn't expect someone else to come. It was Jiang Sisi from the front yard. She smiled softly and said, "I heard you were back from the hospital, so I thought I'd come see you. But you had guests the last two times I came, so I didn't come."
Meng Zhiyu stood up and said, "Thank you for coming to see me. Come and sit down. I'm very happy when people come to see me. Why are you taking things?"
Jiang Sisi placed the things she had brought on the wooden table, sat down opposite Meng Zhiyu, and pushed the biscuits toward her. "It's nothing special, just some biscuits my mom sent me. I thought they were delicious, so I'm giving them to you to try."
Even so, biscuits were hard to come by at that time, and the price wasn't cheap. "Jiang Zhiqing, since your mother mailed them to you, you should take them home and eat them yourself."
"There's no reason to take back something you've given away. What my mother gave me is mine, and what I give you is yours."
Seeing her resolute attitude, Meng Zhiyu had no choice but to ask her if she had eaten yet. After confirming that she had not, he invited her to stay for dinner.
Jiang Sisi refused twice, but Meng Zhiyu tried to persuade her again, so she agreed. "Okay then. I heard from Zhang Zhiqing that your cooking is delicious. It's a good opportunity to try your cooking skills."
That was strange, because during the first few days when she and Zhang Qingwan lived in the front room, they did not eat together.
However, Meng Zhiyu did not say much and went to cook dinner with the help of Li Tingman. Mu Ziwei and Song Guangye were boys and it was inconvenient for them, so Li Qingqing was arranged to entertain the guests.
Song Guangye looked around, then followed his partner happily to help light the fire. Mu Ziwei also went to help with steamed buns.
It is not advisable to eat too much at night, so Meng Zhiyu made a lean meat porridge, Li Tingman made a fried egg, Mu Ziwei made a piece of fried bacon with chili peppers, and Li Qingqing was responsible for making steamed buns for several people.
Seeing that he was the only one left, Song Guangye weakly raised his hand and asked, "What about me? What else do I need to pay for?"
Meng Zhiyu was busy at the stove while Li Tingman was cracking and stirring eggs. She said without hesitation, "Since no one is washing the dishes, you will be responsible for washing them after dinner."
After listening to Man, Li thought about the problem between them and asked again, "Are you willing?"
"Sure, no problem." He just needs to work hard and get free food and drinks, and they are all good things, so why wouldn't he want that?
As for the people in the front yard, apart from Zhao Shuanglian and Zhang Qingwan, with whom she had fought and quarreled, the only person Li Qingqing was familiar with was Song Yun. As for Jiang Sisi, who came later, she only knew her name and gender.
Lacking topics to talk about, Li Qingqing could only ask about her life in the countryside, such as, "Have you adapted to life here? How is the work? What do you like to do when you have nothing to do?"
After she finished her concern for everyone, Qingqing racked her brains to think of a topic. Seeing that she seemed very worried about what to say to her, Jiang Sisi smiled gently and took the initiative to bring up a topic, "I heard that you discovered Zhang Zhiqing's sleepwalking?"
"Yes." Li Qingqing didn't hide it. After all, it was a public matter. Seeing her curiosity, she briefly explained the matter and emphasized at the end, "We have no choice. If she hadn't been inexplicably accused of being a thief, we wouldn't have given up a good night's sleep to catch her doing something wrong."
Jiang Sisi thought she was quite cute. She hadn't been in the countryside for so long in vain. She knew a lot about the temperaments of the people in the front and back yards, and she had also asked a lot of questions.
Listening to the sounds of cooking and laughter coming from inside the house, compared to the atmosphere of mutual dislike in the front yard, it is much better.
"Zhao Zhiqing, Song Zhiqing, and He Zhiqing from our front yard all have partners and seem to be getting married soon."
Li Qingqing knew about Song Yun's affairs, but He Zhida and Zhao Shuanglian... Li Qingqing was stunned for a moment and asked, "Really? Are you looking for a partner too?"
She wanted to find out the truth, but since today was their first time together, she thought it would be better to ask Zhiyu and Tingman.
When Jiang Sisi saw the surprise flash across her face, she knew that she didn't know. She thought she would ask further, but it seems that even the simplest people are not so straightforward.
"I don't plan to look for one in the next two years."
Li Qingqing nodded and said "Oh". Meng Zhiyu in the room turned to look at her, "Qingqing, take Jiang Zhiqing to wash hands and prepare for dinner."
The food was placed on the table in the yard. Jiang Sisi did not pretend and did not need anyone to persuade her. She ate happily with her chopsticks and also took the time to praise Meng Zhiyu and Li Tingman for their good cooking skills.
After dinner, Jiang Sisi didn't rush to leave. She chatted with them in the yard to help digest the food. She didn't get up to say goodbye and leave until it got dark.
After making sure Jiang Sisi was far away, Li Qingqing asked the question she had been holding back for most of the day, "Did Jiang Zhiqing really come here just to visit Zhiyu?"
"Of course not." Li Tingman smoothed her hair that was blown by the wind. "Maybe he wanted to get to know us. In this strange place, knowing more people means having more opportunities."
Meng Zhiyu agreed that humans are social animals. It is not enough to just live with others. You also need companions to interact with. Otherwise, even if you live among people, you will still be lonely if you are alone.
Li Qingqing nodded thoughtfully, then asked after a moment's thought, "I heard from Jiang Zhiqing that He Zhiqing and Zhao Zhiqing are also getting married. Do you know who they're getting married to?"
"I know." Song Guangye, who was quietly peeling melon seeds, said, "He Zhiqing is going to marry the team leader's daughter, Li Lian'er."
"I don't know how the captain chose him. He's been showing off in front of us lately. His attitude is even more arrogant than before, and he always wants us to please him."
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