Chapter 54 Fireside Chat
Rong Xianxian was completely unaware of Ning Qingyun's painful struggle.
Chongzhou.
Rong Xianxian and her group returned along the same route and arrived at the villa area. It was gradually getting dark. Normally at this time, everyone would either be meditating or sleeping.
After a tiring day today, the harvest was quite good. We had just some biscuits and other things in the morning and at noon. Now everyone's stomachs are growling with hunger, so Rong Xianxian decided to make hotpot.
The monster that he had killed on the road today was dragged over, gutted, skinned and deboned, and the meat was tender and firm. White light flashed in Cui Lieyu's flying knife hand, and slices of crystal meat of even thickness and appropriate size were neatly arranged on the chopping board.
Wang Qirui still didn't get to eat the dried sea cucumber as he wished, because it takes a long time to soak the sea cucumber and everyone's stomach couldn't wait.
The vacuum-packed solid hot pot base is put into boiling water. The bright red soup base instantly exudes a fresh, spicy and fragrant aroma. Add a few slices of dried mushrooms to enhance the flavor.
Rong Xianxian arranged the ready-made hot pot dipping sauce, and took out simple and readily available condiments such as chili sauce and fermented tofu.
Although the finished dipping sauce is not as delicious as the one I make myself, it is convenient and simple. The water and electricity have been out for nearly a month, and the green leafy vegetables in the supermarket have long since rotted into water. Fortunately, there are potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and other long-lasting vegetables. I also picked up some vacuum-packed corn, bean curd, tofu skin, Chinese sausage, red sausage, fish balls, and wide noodles and placed them all on a plate.
Rong Xianxian lit a circle of candles around the dining table. The flickering candlelight was accompanied by the hot and rich aroma of food. Taking a bite of the tender and delicious meat slices, one felt happy and satisfied in the heart.
As night falls, you can occasionally hear some strange noises made by nocturnal animals outside.
Everyone sat around the dining table and ate heartily. In a short while, most of the fresh meat slices were eaten.
"It's so delicious," Wang Qirui, who couldn't stop eating, exclaimed with satisfaction.
"Sister Rong, this gas stove is so easy to use. Fortunately, you have this stove at home, otherwise we would have difficulty even having a hot meal now. How could you prepare such a stove? Did you like picnics in the past?" Xia Kai looked at Rong Xianxian opposite through the hot steam.
"I would like to go around, but because my children are still young, I haven't had the time yet. My family lives in the countryside, and the electrical wires in the countryside are aging and can't support electrical appliances with slightly higher power. I was planning to take these two stoves home. I haven't had the time to take them back yet." Rong Xianxian said with a smile.
"Sister Rong, your parents..." Xia Kai asked tentatively.
"The day before the end of the world, I spoke to them on the phone. I wonder how they are doing now?" Rong Xianxian said.
In my previous life, I only wanted to bring the children safely to their father so that they could live a better life, but I didn’t think about going home to visit him.
Rong Xianxian comes from a rural family and has an older brother. Although her parents love her since she was a child, Rong Xianxian has known since she was old enough to understand that everything in the house belongs to her brother and that a girl will belong to someone else sooner or later.
In her previous life, she didn’t have the energy or ability to go home to see if her parents were okay?
"Don't you want to go home and visit?" Xia Kai asked.
Wang Lin kicked Xia Kai under the table. Going home to visit his family was a luxury in such an environment.
"Of course I do. My parents and my brother live together in a newly renovated house with very high walls. In the countryside, houses are all separated by gates and yards. We have a lot of food at home, so the possibility of survival is quite high. My parents even have a vegetable garden in their yard. I bought the big yard for them, and I also paid for the house renovation. So I have been feeling at ease. What about you? Do you miss home?"
Rong Xianxian looked around and finally set her sights on Cui Lie.
Cui Lie has always been taciturn, but when he saw Rong Xianxian's gaze, he put down his chopsticks and, after a moment of silence, began to tell his story, a past he had never told anyone before.
"When I was five years old, my mother had a car accident. My father went out to work and later started a new family. I haven't seen him since then. I was raised by my grandparents. I learned martial arts since I was a child and later joined the army. My grandparents have passed away long ago, and now there is no one at home to worry about." The figure of a young girl flashed through Cui Lie's mind. He glanced at Rong Xianxian, who had gentle eyes and eyebrows, and silently added in his heart, the person I care about is right in front of me.
Rong Xianxian looked at Xia Kai again.
"I am the only son of my parents, and I have an older sister. Other families favor boys over girls, but it's the opposite in my family. My sister is pretty and has good grades. She has always been the pride of my parents. After graduating from high school, I worked outside and only went home during the Chinese New Year and other holidays. Before the end of the world, my parents took care of my sister's children. I wonder how they are doing now?" Xia Kai's face was full of undisguised worry.
"I have an older brother. My parents bought him a house and a car and helped him get married, so they owed a lot of debts. I used the money I saved in the army and the resettlement money the army gave me when I was discharged to pay off their debts. Not long ago, they called me and told me to save money because I would have to rely on myself when I get married in the future. They even said they didn't mind me living in the girl's home." Wang Qirui is the youngest among the few people. He usually looks sunny, cheerful, enthusiastic and kind, but his expressions were gloomy when he talked about his parents.
"Even so, I'm still very worried about them. I hope I can go back and see them if the conditions permit." Wang Qirui said with a smile, with a look of relief in his eyes.
"My parents and brother love me very much, but I'm not worried about them because I'm the weakest in the family. I just hope they don't worry about me too much." Wang Lin said with a relaxed expression.
"I have a younger brother. He is two years younger than me, but taller than me. The ancestors of our village were all hunters, and every family is good at hunting in the woods. Every family in the village is related. When faced with a situation like this, they will definitely unite. It's better than me being alone outside. Fortunately, I met Sister Rong, otherwise I would have lost my life long ago." Jiang Jie scratched his hair and smiled naively.
Hearing this, Rong Xianxian knew clearly that Cui Lie's relatives were all gone, so she had no worries; Wang Lin had a mission to accomplish, so he would go wherever Rong Xianxian was; and Jiang Jie was indebted to Rong Xianxian for saving his life twice. These three people had no objection to Rong Xianxian's decision.
Wang Qirui and Xia Kai are different.
They all have something on their mind.
Xia Kai asked her if she wanted to go home?
Actually, they want to go home!
Of course Rong Xianxian could avoid talking about this topic, and Wang Qirui and Xia Kai would not be stupid enough to leave the team.
However, since they are companions to travel together, Rong Xianxian still does not want any barriers to exist in their hearts.
(End of this chapter)
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