Chapter 27
Chen Xiuni also smiled and said, "They are grown in my own vegetable garden. I also dried these dried cabbages myself. They are not worth much. You can take them back and try them."
Two freshly picked cabbages, very fresh, and a small bag of dried cabbages.
Jiang Suihan quickly declined: "You're too polite. Thank you, sister-in-law. Please wait for me."
He hurried into the living room, took out the candies he had bought at the department store that morning, grabbed two handfuls of fruit candies and milk candies, took two steps, thought for a moment, turned back, and picked up six sausages.
"This is a specialty from our hometown. It was inconvenient on the road so I only brought a little with me. Sister-in-law, please take it home to try. It may taste different from the bacon and sausage in your hometown."
The sausages in Mingjiang City are delicious. They are not well-known outside the province, but many people in the city know them. They taste sweet. Jiang Suihan and Jiang Leyun both like to eat sausages.
Cut the sausage into thin slices, put the sausage on the rice when it is almost cooked, then beat an egg, add the blanched vegetables and drizzle with sauce. It is super delicious.
Wu Guihua and Chen Xiuni waved their hands and refused. They just brought some cheap things with them. They originally wanted to see what kind of person the new daughter-in-law of the Xu family was. They never expected that she would give them such big gifts in return, including candies and meat. They didn't feel comfortable to take them as it would be like taking advantage of her.
Jiang Huihan stuffed them with some candy and said, "This is wedding candy. I'm here for the wedding. I don't know a lot about this place. I hope you two sisters-in-law can take care of me and help me in the future."
Having said that, if you don’t take it, you would really be disrespecting the host.
Wu Guihua smiled cheerfully: "Then I won't be polite. I came here two years ago. I know a lot about the station. If you have any problems in the future, come to me and I will definitely help. I live in the third building from the bottom on the north side."
They chatted for a few more minutes, and then Chen Xiuni said that Jiang Huihan and the other two had been on the train for several days and were very tired, so it was not appropriate to disturb them anymore, so she took Wu Guihua and left.
As soon as they left Xu's house, Chen Xiuni couldn't help but ask, "What do you think of Xiao Jiang?"
In order to avoid being seen on the road, Wu Guihua put the candy and sausages into her pocket. Her pocket was a little bulging, but it was not noticeable unless you looked closely.
"She is generous and good-looking. Have you seen her hands? They are white and tender, not like the hands of someone who has worked hard. I think her family is well-off. It was rumored that Captain Xu's family is from the capital, and all his family members are high-ranking officials. If she can marry Captain Xu, I think her family must be well-off."
Chen Xiuni agreed: "I think you are right. Her brother also seems to be a polite person. But it is a bit strange for her to live with her brother in her husband's family after getting married."
She had lived in the countryside for thirty years and had never seen such a ridiculous thing, and Xu Zhao actually agreed to it!
Wu Guihua: "Why do you care about other people's family situations? As long as Captain Xu has no objection, it's fine. He is not living in our house. I am curious about why Captain Xu got married suddenly. There was no news before."
Xu Zhao was a popular single officer in the army. He had his eyes on many women, including the beautiful young girls in the art troupe. It was said that some of them were even bold enough to recommend themselves to Xu Zhao, but Xu Zhao didn't like any of them.
Chen Xiuni guessed: "Maybe it was given by the family, who knows."
This trip today was worth it. I got meat and sugar in return with just a few dishes. I'll make some fried sausages and beans to improve the meal tonight.
I woke up from a nap with a sore back and waist. I picked up my watch and saw that it was already past five in the afternoon.
Jiang Suihan hurriedly got out of bed, put on her shoes, tidied herself, walked to Jiang Leyun's door, knocked, no one answered, pushed the door open, and there was no one in the room.
When I went downstairs, Xu Zhao just came back from outside with three lunch boxes in his hands.
Jiang Suihan was a little embarrassed: "Why didn't you wake me up?"
Xu Zhao put away the lunch box: "It's okay. After sitting on the train for such a long time, it's normal to get some more sleep if you're tired."
Jiang Suihan's face turned slightly red. She had slept most of the time on the train. She wasn't very tired, but Xu Zhao was tired. When traveling outside, he didn't dare to sleep too deeply at night because he had to look after the luggage.
If she didn't know Xu Zhao's character, she might have been petty and thought he was being sarcastic.
Dinner was cabbage stewed with tofu, stir-fried pork with green peppers, and pork ribs stewed with vermicelli, and the staple food was steamed buns.
Xu Zhao brought a small table from somewhere. The legs of the table were a bit uneven, so he found two stones to put underneath.
The steamed buns in the cafeteria were very big. Jiang Huihan took one and ate it in small bites: "Today, I heard from Sister Wu that there is a market nearby. Do you know where it is?"
Xu Zhao took a bite and a quarter of the steamed bun was gone. "There are several villages nearby. For the convenience of management, the brigade found a place in the middle of the village to set up a market. They sell some of the things grown by the farmers. The sisters-in-law in the family compound often go there to buy some food and vegetables. But the market is not open every day, and there is a fixed opening time. If you want to go, I will take you there when I am free."
Knowing that Xu Zhao was busy, Jiang Suihan didn't want to trouble him with such a small matter. She didn't go to school or work here, and the most important thing she had every day was time.
"It's okay. I'll ask Sister Wu later and ask her to take me there."
People in Mingjiang City don't eat spicy food. Stir-fried pork with green peppers was the spiciest of the three dishes. The brother and sister ate while inhaling. Jiang Suihan took two bites with chopsticks but didn't dare to eat any more. Her face turned slightly red due to the spiciness.
Jiang Leyun was okay. Kids want to try everything. Although it was spicy, it had meat in it. After eating too much, he found it delicious and became a little addicted.
Xu Zhao is from the north and has been in Li Province for three years. He has long been accustomed to the local food and can eat spicy food.
Jiang Suihan took a bite of the steamed bun to suppress the spiciness. "Mrs. Wu said that the army has allocated a piece of land to each family member accompanying the troops. Where is our land? Do you want to eat any vegetables? I'll ask someone to buy some seeds at the market next time and try to grow them."
She doesn't know how to farm, but it doesn't matter. Mrs. Wu said she is from the countryside and has been dealing with the land since she was born, so farming is no problem for her and she can teach her.
She was a little confused: "Does the army care whether we plant crops or not?"
It's not like in the countryside. Except for children and people who are unable to work, everyone in the village has to go to the fields to earn work points. The more centimeters they earn, the more grain they will get at the end of the year.
Xu Zhao glanced at Jiang Huihan and said, "Otherwise, what will we eat? The army doesn't support idlers. If there is not enough food, we will naturally ask everyone to grow more food. I told you before that the conditions here are difficult and not as good as Mingjiang City. It's not too late for you to regret it now. I'll call home and you and Lele will go to the capital. My parents are there and life there is more suitable for you."
If Jiang Suihan wanted to go to the capital, he didn't think there was anything wrong with it, nor did he think she was cold and heartless. Water flows to the low places and people go to high places. It is human nature. He can understand and support her desire to pursue a better life.
Jiang Suihan shook her head. "You underestimate me too much. I am a revolutionary youth with ideals. I will not be corrupted by your words. We agreed to share the joys and sorrows. How can I abandon you to enjoy life in the capital? I am not the kind of person who has no loyalty. Don't worry, I will not go to the capital, I will stay here with you."
She didn't know Xu Zhao's parents, let alone had ever seen them. They were almost like strangers to her. The thought of living with her in-laws made Jiang Huihan's head spin.
Instead of going to the capital, it is better to stay here. Although the conditions are completely different from those in the capital, it is comfortable here and even the air you breathe exudes the smell of freedom.
Xu Zhao slowly raised his lips: "So, Comrade Jiang, what is your ideal?"
Jiang Suihan wrinkled her nose: "I won't tell you."
To be honest, she herself doesn’t know what her ideal is. If she has to say one, it’s to live a good life and live the life she wants.
Xu Zhao looked at Jiang Suihan seriously and said, "It's very hard and tiring here. Sometimes I'm away on a mission and you're the only one left at home. You have to handle a lot of things by yourself. Are you sure you won't regret it?"
Jiang Huihan looked him straight in the eye without avoiding the question and spoke clearly: "No regrets."
Xu Zhao looked into her eyes and after a second, he said, "Okay."
He gave her a chance, but she refused.
He will not let go.
Jiang Suihan looked at him, winked at him mischievously, and said jokingly with a smile: "Are you very touched? You want to cry. Are you very happy to marry a good and considerate girl like me?"
Xu Zhao tried to lower the corners of his mouth and gave her a piece of pork ribs: "Eat more."
Jiang Suihan curled her lips: "Is that all you react to?"
Xu Zhao did not comment.
Jiang Suihan snorted, "Boring."
Xu Zhao looked at her angry face and laughed. He suddenly felt some anticipation for his future life. With her around, life should not be boring.
The sun is shining brightly during the day, and all the clothes and quilts washed at noon are dry, otherwise I would have to sleep on the bed board at night.
Jiang Suihan first went to Jiang Leyun's room to help him make the bed and quilt. She did not pack up the clothes, leaving it for her brother to do it himself.
When the child is seven years old, you can let him do some small things within his ability to develop his hands-on ability.
The bed in the bedroom was a little small and a bit old. Jiang Suihan wiped it three times during the day, not leaving any dirt on the bed. She had a slight obsession with cleanliness and was not used to sleeping on a bed that someone else had slept on, so she felt very uncomfortable.
Xu Zhao was also tidying up his things in the room and making the bed. Jiang Huihan turned and looked at him: "I want to get a new bed. Do you know where I can buy one?"
Xu Zhao: "There is a furniture factory in the county, so there must be some there, but it's too far away, and we have to drive it back. There should be carpenters in the nearby brigade, and we can find someone to make it for us."
Both methods are fine, it depends on what she chooses.
In addition to the bed, Jiang Suihan also wanted to customize some cabinets, desks and the like. Thinking of this, it would be more convenient and cost-effective to ask a carpenter to make them.
She told Xu Zhao her idea, and he nodded: "Okay, I'll find time to go to the brigade and ask."
Jiang Suihan brought him clothes to wear for bathing: "Don't bother, I'll clean it up tomorrow, take a bath first."
Xu Zhao took the clothes, looked at her deeply, then turned and went downstairs.
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