The man has striking features and an outstanding demeanor.
Gu Huanian spotted Su Li immediately. She was still wearing the scarf, and her almond-shaped eyes were even more sparkling.
He walked towards Su Li, speaking to the group, but his eyes were fixed on Su Li; "You're here. Have you had breakfast?"
"have eaten"
Su Li pointed to the baskets that Aunt Li and Aunt Zhang were carrying and said, "These vegetables were brought to you by the brigade leader. They are a small token of the village's appreciation. We hope you will accept them."
Gu Huanian took out ten yuan from his pocket and handed it to Aunt Li, saying, "We can't take things from the villagers for nothing. Keep this money. If you have any vegetables in the future, just take them up the mountain to Zhang Da. He will buy them at the supply and marketing cooperative's price."
Aunt Li didn't take it, but looked at Su Li. When she left, her husband told her to follow Su Li's arrangements and not to make any decisions on her own.
Don't try to be cunning or lazy in your work, or you'll lose this lucrative job and have no one to blame but yourself.
Gu Huanian followed Aunt Li's gaze to Su Li, who smiled and said, "Aunties, please accept this!"
Gu Huanian led them to the cooking area; "It's still early, just make sure your food is ready before noon. There's a stream not far ahead, you can go there to wash vegetables and stuff, and the food is all here. If you run out of food, let me know a day in advance and I'll have Zhang Da go buy some. You're here early today, so get familiar with the place first. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."
Su Li nodded and said to her two aunts, "Aunties, this time, I'll be in charge of cooking, you can be in charge of picking and washing the vegetables, and Sheng Nan can be in charge of chopping the vegetables and starting the fire. Is that alright?"
"We will all follow Su Zhiqing's arrangements."
Lunch was quickly prepared by the four of them. Around 10 a.m., Gu Huanian brought over a whole roe deer, which looked like he had hunted it in the mountains.
Su Li used this roe deer to make a big stew, adding a few drops of spiritual spring water, which smelled so good that it made people want to swallow their tongues.
Aunt Li and Aunt Zhang looked at Su Li with admiration in their eyes: "Su Qingqing, your cooking skills are even better than the chefs in state-run restaurants. This smells so good!"
Su Li smiled and said, "I'm used to cooking at home, it's not as good as the aunties say."
"You're being modest. I've cooked my whole life, and I'm still no match for you. Who will marry you in the future? You'll truly enjoy a lifetime of happiness."
Su Li smiled but remained noncommittal.
When it was time to eat, the soldiers who had been mining came to get their food and were surprised to find that not only was there meat, but the dishes also smelled delicious.
In the past, the food they cooked in their camp was just enough to be edible.
I heard that the battalion commander specially hired someone to cook this time. It seems that their battalion commander really cares about them. The dishes smell delicious.
When they got their food and started eating, they were completely overwhelmed by the aroma.
The battalion commander must have found a chef from somewhere; the food is absolutely amazing.
The battalion commander is too good to them.
As Gu Huanian ate the food in his bowl, his gaze drifted to the woman sitting on a rock not far away, eating her meal.
He had his own selfish reasons for asking her to cook, but he didn't expect her to be such a good cook.
Lunch is ready; it's still early before dinner.
Thinking about her promise to Lu Huai, Su Li went to find Gu Huanian.
Gu Huanian was explaining the afternoon's tasks to Zhang Da.
Seeing Su Li walking straight towards him, he said to Zhang Da, "You go first!"
Zhang Da; "..."
He inexplicably told him to leave halfway through a sentence.
When he looked up, he saw the head chef for the day, Su Zhiqing, walking over. He immediately understood; it was the same old stuff he'd been told, he could handle it. He couldn't let the battalion commander's marriage be delayed, so he quickly left.
Su Li walked to Gu Huanian's side and said, "Lunch is at five o'clock this afternoon, right?"
"Hmm, you came here just to ask this?"
"What I meant was that I have something to do and need to go down the mountain for a while. I'll try to be back before 5 p.m. to cook, is that okay?"
"Is there something urgent? Do you need my help?"
He seemed like a cold person, but I didn't expect him to be so kind-hearted.
"No need, I can handle some personal matters myself."
"Okay, go ahead! Take care of your business first, then come back. It's okay if you eat a little later."
"Thanks"
After giving her instructions, Su Li headed down the mountain.
She went down the mountain and went straight to the field to find Gousheng.
Gou Sheng was somewhat surprised; "Su Zhiqing, you were looking for me?"
Su Li smiled and said, "Okay, could you go to our newly opened primary school and call Lu Huai? Tell him I need to talk to him about something and ask him to ask for leave to come back first."
After saying that, Su Li took an apple out of her pocket and handed it to him, saying, "This is for you."
Looking at the bright red, juicy apple, Gou Sheng swallowed hard but didn't take it. Su Zhiqing was generous, but he couldn't pretend to be stupid; this apple looked expensive. "Su Zhiqing, I can't take this. It's too expensive. You keep it for yourself."
“I still have some at home. This was specially saved for you. There’s no need to be so polite between us. Don’t keep calling me ‘Educated Youth Su’ all the time. It’s too formal.”
Gou Sheng's eyes lit up immediately; "Then Su, Zhi... can I call you Sister Li?"
He really wanted to have a sister like Su Li, even if she wasn't a blood relative. Just calling her that would warm his heart.
"Of course! That's what you'll call me from now on."
As she spoke, Su Li shoved the apple into his arms again; "Go and call Lu Huai for me!"
Gou Sheng happily said, "Okay, Sister Li, I'll go right now."
As he spoke, he dashed off like an arrow released from a bow.
Su Li also turned and walked towards Lu Huai's house. When she knocked on the door, she noticed that there seemed to be a sneaky figure watching the movements from behind a tree.
No wonder Lu Huai was anxious; it seems these people really couldn't wait any longer.
Su Li knocked on the door discreetly; "Who is it?"
As she spoke, the door opened from the inside, and the old lady looked at Su Li with a smile in her eyes.
This young educated youth is a very nice person; all three of their children like her.
"If only Lu Huai could marry a girl like that," the old lady thought for a moment and then sighed.
I'm afraid the girl won't be interested in our family.
"Su, you're here."
Su Li smiled and said, "I'm planning to make a dress these next few days. I've already bought the fabric, but I'm not very good at sewing. I heard from Lu Huai that you were very skilled when you were young, so I'd like to ask you to come over and give me some pointers."
The old lady chuckled and said, "Su Zhiqing, you have such good taste. Our Lu Huai does look younger than his peers. If there's anything you can't do, just ask him to do it."
Su Li; "......."
The old lady started interrupting again, which was quite frustrating.
Su Li calculated the time and figured that Lu Huai should already be on his way back.
She patiently said to the old lady again, "Grandma, I would like to ask you to give me some pointers on how to make clothes."
The old lady's eyes lit up, and she stepped forward to grab Su Li's hand, beaming from ear to ear: "You said you wanted to make clothes for our Xiao Huai?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
