She sighed and said, "If you don't want to say it, then don't say it."
Zhang Qian quickly explained, "Yan Yan, it's not that I don't want to tell you, it's that I can't. The only person qualified to talk to Niu about this is Madam."
She looked at Jiang Wanyan with some sadness. She didn't want Jiang Wanyan to hate her because of this.
Jiang Wanyan said considerately, "Don't think too much. Since my mother doesn't allow you to tell her, and you promised her, there's no reason for you to tell me."
Although she and Zhang Qian seemed to have a good relationship, she had already made a promise, and the person who made the promise was Liang Manzhu, so Jiang Wanyan didn't want to make things difficult for Zhang Qian.
Jiang Wanyan changed the subject and said, "The air here is better than in the city. I really want to stay here forever."
Hearing that Jiang Wanyan liked this place, Zhang Qian said with a smile: "If you like it, stay a few more days. We will always keep a bed for you."
Jiang Wanyan asked, "But aren't you running a farm stay? If I stay here all the time, won't I be able to host others?"
Zhang Qian said, "Sure, there are a few families nearby. If anyone comes, just tell them to go there."
Zhang Qian had already figured out what to do if someone came.
Guests don’t have to stay here, they can stay at other people’s homes. Jiang Wanyan is different. Zhang Qian would never let someone else live in the house and then drive Jiang Wanyan to somewhere else.
Old man Li took his fishing rod and said to Zhang Qian, "I'm going fishing and will be back in the evening."
Zhang Qian urged, "Come back early. It's getting dark early now. Don't let yourself lose sight of the road and fall."
Old man Li said disapprovingly, "No, I can see, how could I fall?"
Seeing that Old Man Li didn't take her words seriously, Zhang Qian glared at him. Old Man Li immediately said, "Okay, okay, I'll be back soon."
After saying that, he took the fishing rod and left.
Zhang Qian waited until he left and asked Jiang Wanyan, "Do you want to go out for a walk?"
Jiang Wanyan thought for a moment and said, "It's good to go out for a walk."
Zhang Qian said, "I'll take you to meet the people here. They're all very nice people."
Jiang Wanyan had no objection. She looked towards the kitchen door, where Xi Chenzhu had just come out. Seeing the two of them walking outside, she asked, "Where are you going?"
Jiang Wanyan replied: "Go meet the people here."
Xi Chenzhu said, "I'll go too."
Zhang Qian said, "Let's go together. There's nothing wrong in getting to know each other."
As soon as they went out, they saw someone standing in the yard.
When he saw them come out, he immediately turned around and pretended nothing had happened.
Zhang Qian asked in surprise: "Why are you here?"
"We, we are just passing by, we definitely don't want to see who is coming."
Everyone: “…”
Now everyone knew that they were here to see Jiang Wanyan and Xi Chenzhu.
The person who spoke touched his head and realized that he had said the wrong thing.
They were so curious not because there was a guest, but because this guest knew Zhang Qian before.
Zhang Qian introduced the people here to Jiang Wanyan and the others one by one. The mother and daughter they had seen were born and raised here. The man went to work in the city and only came back once or twice a year. He had a good relationship with Zhang Qian and they would often go to each other's house for dinner.
On the one hand, it saves trouble and does not require two fires. On the other hand, it is more lively when more people are making dough.
Most of the others are elderly, and the young people in the family have all gone out to develop their careers.
Nowadays, few people stay in the countryside, mostly because they have enjoyed the convenience and development of big cities and cannot return to live in the countryside.
Jiang Wanyan greeted them. They were no longer as wary as they were when Jiang Wanyan first arrived. They all had smiles on their faces and spoke to Jiang Wanyan enthusiastically.
Seeing that Jiang Wanyan was getting along well with them, Zhang Qian suggested, "How about coming to my house for dinner tonight?"
As soon as this proposal was made, everyone agreed.
"I'm stewing pork elbows at home. Bring it over tonight and let's eat together."
"Then I'll make soup."
They all talked about what they brought. Zhang Qian did not refuse, but just reminded them not to bring too much.
There are a lot of people, and if we cook at Zhang Qian's house, it may take a long time. If everyone brings a little, it will save a lot of trouble and they can still eat the hot dishes.
As for not letting them bring too much, it's because Zhang Qian understands them. It's okay if each of them brings one dish, but if each of them brings two dishes, they will definitely not be able to finish them.
Everyone responded and started to think about what dishes to bring.
Jiang Wanyan was now recognized, and Zhang Qian asked, "Are you still going out for a walk?"
Jiang Wanyan said, "Okay, please lead the way. I don't know what's fun here."
Zhang Qian thought about it and took Jiang Wanyan to a small path.
As we walked, we came into the woods. The birdsong became louder and louder, chirping as if they were curious about the outsiders.
Jiang Wanyan looked up from time to time, curious about where the birds were hiding.
Zhang Qian led them up the slope. Although Zhang Qian was old, her hands and feet were nimble and more flexible than many young people.
After going up the hill, Zhang Qian pointed to a spot and said, "The bird is there."
Jiang Wanyan looked in the direction she pointed, and sure enough, she saw many bird nests, with rows of birds standing on the branches.
When Jiang Wanyan looked over, they hid for a moment, which was quite clever of them.
After a while, seeing that Jiang Wanyan didn't do anything, he stood back in his original place and continued chirping.
Jiang Wanyan asked in surprise, "There are a lot of birds here."
Zhang Qian smiled and said, "I knew you would like it."
Jiang Wanyan blinked in confusion, not understanding what Zhang Qian meant.
Zhang Qian said with a smile: "Don't you remember telling me you liked birds when you were a kid?"
When you were a child?
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