Xu Nuo glanced at her indifferently and said, "Auntie, I've already eaten, so don't bother."
Pan Yinhua led her to the room: "Okay, then hurry up and rest. Comrade Li Xian came to fix the window today, so I had Cuiping and the others move to their own rooms. You'll stay with Xia Jie'er."
Pan Yinhua pushed open the door.
The room had been cleaned up again, and the bed and blankets had been folded anew, but there was a faint sour smell in the air, which only Xu Nuo could detect.
Country folks aren't so particular, and Xia Jie'er's room was already considered quite nice compared to other villagers.
So Xu Nuo didn't say anything, but she was still very grateful to Pan Yinhua. She pulled her into the house and talked for a while, making Pan Yinhua laugh.
"Oh, right, Auntie." Xu Nuo took out a small bottle of honey and handed it to Pan Yinhua: "This was bought by my dad from a traditional Chinese medicine doctor in the city. He added a lot of good things. Didn't you say you often feel dizzy and have body aches? Take a spoonful every day, mix it with water, and drink it. If your uncle feels unwell..."
"Oh dear, this won't do. This stuff must be expensive. I can't take it, I can't take it." Although Pan Yinhua was poor, she was a very generous person and never took advantage of others. She knew how precious the pastries Xu Nuo gave her were, and this time she refused to take her honey no matter what.
Xu Nuo said softly, "Aunt Pan, I brought this all the way from the city. If you don't want it, I'll be very sad."
Pan Yinhua, a rural woman, was used to interacting with loud-voiced village women. She had never heard such a soft and gentle voice before, and her heart melted instantly: "Okay, okay, then I'll accept it. Thank you, Teacher Xu."
Pan Yinhua carried the nectar back to her room, and Shen Cuiping, who was hiding inside, saw it all. However, she didn't know what it was; she was just itching to get it.
She still misses that dessert she had last time.
Shen Cuiping muttered to herself, "Really, they came empty-handed, without even bringing any snacks."
Chang Xiaohong didn't want to stay with her mother, so she went to sit in the yard. After a while, Xu Nuo also opened the door and came out to chat with Chang Xiaohong.
Few households in the village have electric lights, so at night it gets completely dark, and you can't even see the road when you go out.
However, after seven or eight o'clock, no one went outside anymore.
Chang Xiaohong glanced at the dark courtyard and asked Xu Nuo, "Teacher Xu, is it still lit up in the city at night?"
Xu Nuo's tone was gentle: "Actually, it's dark both in the city and here at night. It's bright because the lights are on."
"Is it like a flashlight?"
Xu Nuo nodded: "Yes, but it covers a wider area than a flashlight."
"That's great!" Chang Xiaohong said enviously. "Now I can read and do my homework at night too. Teacher Xu, will you go to university in the future?"
Chang Xiaohong is a very studious child. Xu Nuo likes her very much and pats her on the shoulder: "I should be able to, if I can pass the exam."
"Will you still come back to Luxian Village after you go to university?"
“Hmm…” Xu Nuo hesitated for a moment, then said, “If I have the chance, I will come back to see you, or you can come to the city to find me when you grow up.”
Chang Xiaohong had only been to the city once, and was dazzled by its liveliness and prosperity. However, she knew she would not have many opportunities to go to the city again. She shook her head and remained silent.
Xu Nuo noticed her disappointment and was about to speak when Shen Cuiping's voice came: "Xiao Hong, come back to sleep."
Chang Xiaohong turned around and said "Hey," apologetically to Xu Nuo, "Teacher Xu, my mom is calling me."
Xu Nuo stood up and said softly, "Go on, the teacher has gone back to rest too."
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After Chang Xiaohong went back, Xu Nuo didn't go back to her room immediately. She sat on a bench by the yard, enjoying the cool night breeze.
It has a hint of country grass and a faint smell of earth.
It was pleasant and quiet.
Suddenly, a very slight and slow creaking sound came from the door opening, and Xu Nuo turned her head in surprise.
A black figure was seen furtively closing the door and walking out.
Xu Nuo sat in the corner of the courtyard, and the other person did not see her.
Although it was dark, Xu Nuo could still see clearly.
That person was Shen Cuiping.
Upon reaching the door, Shen Cuiping turned on her flashlight. Only then could Xu Nuo see clearly that Shen Cuiping had tied her hair up and was wearing a green dress, but the dress itself was already tacky, and it looked even worse on her.
She walked towards the grassy area.
Xu Nuo wondered, why was Shen Cuiping dressed like this so late at night?
Despite her curiosity, she didn't follow. Whatever Shen Cuiping did was none of her business.
After staying in the yard for a while, she went back to her room to get a flashlight and quietly opened the door to go out.
Li Xian had been waiting outside for a while, and only went up to Xu Nuo after seeing her come out.
It was very dark, and neither of them turned on their flashlights just to be safe. Li Xian could see in the dark, but Xu Nuo couldn't see anything at all.
"I'll carry you." Li Xian bent down and picked Xu Nuo up.
Xu Nuo whispered in Li Xian's ear, "Have you been waiting long?"
Li Xian patted her head and said softly, "No."
The mountain road was winding and Li Xian was not walking fast. When the two reached a certain point, they suddenly saw a white light flash in the grassy area ahead.
Li Xian stopped and quickly carried Xu Nuo to hide in the grassy area next to them, watching the road ahead warily.
Xu Nuo held her breath, afraid of encountering someone, but unexpectedly heard a strange rustling sound from the haystack.
At first, the sound was very faint, and Xu Nuo couldn't hear it clearly. She stretched her head to try to hear it more clearly, but suddenly a pair of large hands covered her ears and pulled her into their arms.
Xu Nuo looked up curiously, her clear and bright eyes fixed on Li Xian, her mouth silently forming the words: "What's wrong?"
The darkness concealed Li Xian's flushed face, and with his hands tightly covering his face, Xu Nuo could hear even less. However, she wasn't stupid and immediately guessed what it was about.
Previously, when Li Hong told her in the educated youth dormitory that there were wild couples rolling around in the haystack at night, she felt shy but also a little curious. Now that she had encountered a live broadcast, her heart couldn't help but pound.
She slowly reached out, grasped Li Xian's large hand, and pulled it down slightly.
Li Xian was taken aback. When he saw her big, curious eyes and ears that were practically perked up, his face darkened, and he covered her eyes again.
Xu Nuo hadn't heard anything yet, and twisted her little head in dissatisfaction. Li Xian pressed her down as if warning her, and she finally calmed down and obediently leaned into his arms.
A cool breeze was blowing, but the fire burned ever brighter.
Xu Nu blinked faster and faster, and her large hands could no longer protect her innocent little ears. Vulgar words kept drilling in, and she stiffened, her face gradually turning red.
Li Xian was not much better off; his face was flushed red, his teeth were clenched so tightly they seemed about to break, and his palms were gradually becoming sweaty.
Waaah, Xu Nuo wants to dig up the ground and hibernate.
Her curious little heart had been kicked hundreds of meters away; all she wanted now was peace and quiet.
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