"What Xiao Lin, the educated youth, said is right. The bone broth is nutritious, and people who are growing can drink more of it."
Uncle Zhang picked up the conversation, "We'll take some bones back later to make soup, to nourish our bodies and hopefully live a few more years."
This suggestion appealed to all the old men.
Although these bones don't actually have much meat, the soup made from them has a layer of oily bone flavor, making it fragrant and delicious.
"If you want some bone broth, take some with you all."
It was just a bone, and the village chief didn't take it seriously, so he naturally wouldn't care about such a small thing.
It's fair to say that whenever the village sells wild boar meat, the bones are always included as a bonus.
He would casually add a bone to whoever bought more meat.
He then asked the person in front of him, "Take as many bones as you want."
Lin Jingyu was stunned. "You don't need money to buy it?"
"Why buy it? It's just a few bones, not worth much money."
The village chief smiled and said, "This time it's on you."
"I want more."
Lin Jingyu smiled and said, "I want these ribs, Uncle. Can you give me a price? Otherwise, I'll feel embarrassed to pick them up."
A large rack of pork ribs weighs at least ten kilograms.
Even if someone were willing to give it to her for free, she wouldn't dare to accept it.
You want all of these?
The village chief was truly astonished. "You're just a little girl, don't be greedy. How long will it take to eat so many bones? Besides, it's hot now, so they won't keep for long. It's such a waste."
“Young Lin, the village chief is right. Don’t buy them. Just take two or three back to make soup.”
"What do you need so many bones for, girl? How much can you eat by yourself?"
"Little girl, bone broth is delicious, but it can't be eaten as a meal. It's enough for two meals at most. It will go bad and become unpalatable if left for too long."
...
The old men couldn't help but offer their advice.
"Uncle, I have a way to preserve it so it won't spoil."
Lin Jingyu took out five yuan and gave it to him. "Don't worry, I won't waste these ribs. I plan to make salted ribs, which can be used as a dish or to make porridge."
Master Liu looked on in astonishment. "Made into salted bones? We didn't know there was such a way to preserve them."
"Yes, I learned to make salted pork ribs at home."
Lin Jingyu nodded, then asked the village chief, "Uncle, is five yuan enough?"
"More, much more."
The village chief paused for a moment, then returned two yuan. "You ordered a bit more, so I'll charge you one yuan for the ribs and two yuan for the meat, making it three yuan in total."
"Okay, I'll listen to you, Uncle."
Lin Jingyu got back two yuan.
He smiled and said goodbye to the group of old men present, then carried a large plate of spare ribs and two pounds of pork belly back to the educated youth compound.
"This girl has a good personality, so her family must be well-off."
"This little girl knows how to manage money; she'd rather buy bones and pickle them to eat than spend it on other things."
"She was born into a good family, and it seems her parents dote on this little girl."
"At such a young age, he is diligent in his work, considerate in his dealings with others, and intelligent."
...
Lin Jingyu, who had already left, had no idea that she had become the subject of conversation among the old men.
Passing by the entrance of the former educated youth compound.
A figure just happened to walk out.
"Lin Jingyu!"
When the familiar voice came, Lin Jingyu frowned.
Ignoring him, they continued walking forward.
"Wait a moment."
Seeing that she was being ignored, Zhao Qiaoyan couldn't help but call out again, "I have something to tell you."
"I have nothing to say to you."
Lin Jingyu frowned and turned around.
He stared at her expressionlessly, his tone icy, "I told you before, you go your sunny road, I'll go my narrow bridge, and from now on, we'll keep to ourselves."
"If you dare to provoke me again, don't blame me for settling all the old and new scores. Have you forgotten all those words?"
"I'm not trying to cause you trouble."
Zhao Qiaoyan's lips twitched uncontrollably a few times, and she said somewhat awkwardly, "I... I'm apologizing to you. I was the one who..."
"Apologize?!"
Lin Jingyu curled her lips into a cold smile, her voice immediately turning icy and piercing, "Zhao Qiaoyan, you don't naively think that saying sorry will make me forgive you."
Do you think it's possible?
It seems you've forgotten everything I said before.
The moment you cut down the pine tree, pushed it at me, and knocked me unconscious, you owed me a life.
Not to mention that you have repeatedly caused me trouble and ruined my reputation everywhere.
At this point, you think you can erase the harm you've done to me with just an apology?
Is there really such a good thing in the world?
What sweet dreams are you having?
I'll say it again: don't fall into my hands again, or I'll definitely not let you off the hook, hmph!
Ignoring her reaction, Lin Jingyu left without looking back.
Zhao Qiaoyan's face turned deathly pale.
She bit her lip tightly, watching the figure disappear around the corner, her expression somewhat complicated.
"Woof woof~"
The sound of a puppy barking came from the yard.
Lin Jingyu smiled.
She crouched down and picked up the little black biscuit that ran towards her. "Have you been good? Have you been causing any trouble? If I find you biting something, you won't be eating today."
This little thing bites everything it sees, which gives her a huge headache.
"Woof woof~"
Little Black Pancake completely ignored what she was saying.
His bright black eyes were fixed on the ribs she was holding in her other hand, as if he wanted to pounce on them, hug them, and start gnawing on them.
"Little one, you'll have to wait if you want to eat!"
Lin Jingyu smiled and put it down.
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