Chapter 143 Sister Jiang didn't treat him like one of her own.
Xiao Yi quickly took it and eagerly took a big bite.
The soft dough wraps around savory pork floss with a hint of sweetness, making it soft and fragrant when you chew it.
It was so delicious that his eyes widened in surprise!
It was so delicious, better than anything he had ever eaten!
He puffed out his cheeks and chewed frantically. He was so hungry and ate so fast that he almost choked. He quickly patted his chest.
Just then, he saw Xiao Ran holding the white bottle, taking a sip from the white tube on it, then taking a bite of bread, eating leisurely.
A milky aroma seemed to waft through the air.
He hurriedly looked at the bottle next to him, then at the bottle in Xiao Ran's hand.
He hesitated for a long time, then pointed to the milk bottle, his voice even softer:
"Brother... how do I open this?"
Xiao Ran's tone became even harsher and more impatient: "How can you be so stupid! Isn't there a straw over there? Just pull it off and stick it in!"
Xiao Yi didn't dare ask any more questions.
He put down the bread, picked up the milk bottle, and examined it closely.
But he had never seen this thing before and didn't know where to start.
A straw? Is it that little white tube next to it? But it's stuck on so firmly, how do I get it off?
Xiao Ran couldn't stand his clumsy appearance, so she snatched the milk bottle, roughly tore off the plastic wrapping from the straw, pinched the straw, aimed it at the small hole, and stuck it in!
"How could I not kill you with stupidity! You can't do anything, keeping you around is just a waste of food, I should have sent you away long ago!"
Faced with Xiao Ran's reprimand, Xiao Yi dared not speak.
He had heard all sorts of vicious words and experienced all sorts of vicious things on his journey of fleeing, so this was nothing to him.
He picked up the milk bottle and, imitating Xiao Ran, took a sip through the straw.
The silky liquid slid into my mouth instantly.
This contains milk!
And it's such sweet and delicious milk! It's so good!
In his mind, a bowl of warm rice porridge was the best thing to eat. He never thought that milk could taste so good!
This must be something only celestial beings in heaven can drink!
He sipped it slowly, reluctant to finish it too quickly.
Xiao Ran didn't have time to pay attention to his exaggerated expression. She finished her bread in a few bites, chewed a bag of biscuits, wiped her mouth, picked up the broom in the corner and started sweeping the fallen leaves in front of the shop.
Sister Jiang is very clean, so the area in front of her shop must be kept tidy.
As the sun rose higher, the villagers gradually got up.
The villagers passing by were somewhat surprised to see the grocery store open.
"Oh, Xiao Ran, it's quite rare to see Miss Jiang open her shop for two days in a row."
Good morning, Xiao Ran!
As Xiao Ran swept the floor, she politely responded to the villagers' greetings.
However, the villagers soon noticed Xiao Yi sitting at the door eating something and cast curious glances at him.
"Xiao Ran, who is this child? I've never seen him before."
Xiao Ran paused, holding the broom. He knew he couldn't say Xiao Yi was a refugee to avoid trouble, so he casually said:
"He came to see Sister Jiang."
The villagers suddenly realized what was happening and nodded with smiles:
"So it turns out a relative's child came to stay with Miss Jiang. No wonder the shop was open."
He smiled and walked away, and no one asked any more questions.
When Xiao Ran swept the grass on the side of the shop, she suddenly noticed a few drops of dark red blood on it!
His heart tightened; if someone saw the bloodstains and started questioning him, it would be troublesome.
He quickly turned around and called out to Xiao Yi, "Hey! Have you finished eating? If you're done, come over here and come get some water!"
When Xiao Yi heard Xiao Ran call his name, it felt like he had been pricked by a needle.
He quickly stuffed the last bite of bread into his mouth, chewed it haphazardly a few times, and swallowed it. He then drank every last drop of milk from the milk bottle.
He hurriedly stood up and jogged to catch up with Xiao Ran, who had already picked up the bucket.
What strength could a six-year-old child have, especially given years of hunger? He couldn't even lift half a bucket of water.
Xiao Ran felt inexplicably angry just looking at him, and without waiting for him, she picked up the water and headed to the shop.
Xiao Yi carried and dragged the half-bucket of water back to the entrance of the grocery store.
When Jiang Ling came downstairs, the sun was already past noon. She quickly washed up and went downstairs.
I walked up to the shop and took a look. The vegetable collection stall outside had been removed, and the restaurant staff had all left.
Xiao Ran and Xiao Yi were feeding grass to the horses.
"Sister Jiang is awake!" Xiao Ran quickly walked over as soon as she saw her.
“Three customers came in this morning to buy things. I collected all the money and put it in the wooden box on the counter. I also kept a record of it.”
Xiao Ran is now capable of handling things on her own.
Jiang Ling had told him the prices of the items in the shop.
The prices were also posted on the shelf in traditional Chinese characters.
Villagers occasionally come to visit, but they don't spend much; they mostly buy daily necessities and snacks.
"Okay." Jiang Ling nodded.
Xiao Yi followed along, calling out with a grin, "Sister."
Jiang Ling looked at him. After washing up, the child revealed delicate features. Although his clothes were still patched and old, his hair was neatly combed, and he looked much more energetic than in the morning.
"It makes a difference when it's clean; it looks much fresher. My hair is also combed very neatly."
Although she still looks very thin and malnourished, she seems to be in much better spirits.
Xiao Yi then said shyly, "It was Aunt Qian who was passing by who helped me comb my hair. I don't know how to comb my hair yet."
Jiang Ling looked at his thin arms and short stature. Indeed, it was too difficult for a six-year-old child to comb his hair neatly.
She remembered that when Xiao Ran first arrived, she was also pale and thin, but after more than a month, she had become more energetic and her face had gained weight.
Jiang Ling glanced at the doorway again and asked Xiao Ran, "Xiao Ran, didn't Young Master Lu come to collect the vegetables today?"
Xiao Ran shook her head. "I didn't see Brother Lu, but one of his shop assistants came by and asked if you were there. I told him my sister was resting upstairs, and then he left."
Jiang Ling nodded and said nothing more.
Xiao Ran glanced at the sky and said, "Sister Jiang, it's almost lunchtime. What would you like to eat for lunch? I'll make it."
Jiang Ling had just gotten up and didn't have much of an appetite, so she said, "Just make some noodles, with some vegetables and meatballs."
"Okay!" Xiao Ran replied readily and turned to walk towards the kitchen.
Xiao Yi quickly followed, wanting to help: "Sister, I'll go too! I can start a fire!"
Jiang Ling stopped him, saying, "You're still too young. You're not familiar with the things in the kitchen. Don't make a mess. Let your brother Xiao Ran do it."
The fewer people see the modern kitchen utensils in the kitchen, the better.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran's slight unease about Xiao Yi diverting Jiang Ling's attention vanished instantly, and she even felt a little smug.
Sister Jiang won't let him into the kitchen, it must be because she doesn't consider him one of her own yet!
Thinking about it, he went to cook with light steps and in a good mood.
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