"Is your sister-in-law here to see Xiaoran? She's at work today.
I heard from Qiangzi that the brothers from Qingbei and Peking University are taking the train back to the army today. Have they left yet? Didn’t you see Xiaoran at the station?
Wang Hong thought Jiang Mengxue brought something for Jiang Mengran.
Wow, a whole basket full of fresh vegetables.
"Sister-in-law, I'm not here to look for Xiaoran, I just came from her place, I came to see you.
It's been so long since I've been back to the city, and I finally made it. This morning I picked a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables from the fields at home and brought them over for you to try."
Jiang Mengxue didn't mention the matter of always bothering Li Qiang to help buy tickets.
Although you don't have to worry about not being able to buy a ticket if you have money and proof, it's not as convenient as having insiders.
Not to mention that Li Qiang always helped buy sleeper tickets, otherwise your butt would not be able to bear sitting on the train for several days in a row, even in a soft sleeper.
And with Li Qiang's greeting, the staff on the train will also take extra care of them.
Let’s not talk about anything else, just eat and drink water.
The conductor pushed a cart to pour water for the people on the train at regular intervals.
Basically it’s half an enamel pot, but with Li Qiang’s greeting, filling up an entire enamel pot is no big deal.
After all, the supplies on the train are limited, and there is no condition to fill up everyone's water supply.
Even if you go to the canteen on the train to eat, they can fill it up for you.
So sometimes the obvious help is still a small matter, and these unintentional benefits are the key points.
Gu Qingbei and Luan Huiying are both soldiers. If they reveal their identities, there will certainly be many people rushing to curry favor with them.
But today's soldiers don't want to take advantage of anyone.
So when I go out, I never reveal my identity because I am worried that others will find out and take overly care of me.
But as ordinary people, they would still be grateful if a good friend asked someone to take care of them on the way out.
But some things don't need to be explained too clearly.
Jiang Mengxue and the others understood, and Wang Hong and the others understood too.
Wang Hong was stunned for a moment, but reacted immediately.
"Hey, sister-in-law, you are too polite. But this vegetable is really fresh. It's better to pick it at home."
Wang Hong didn't say anything to refuse, she just praised it as much as she could.
The two families have a good relationship and often visit each other. There is really no need to say those unpleasant words or be polite for no reason.
"Then I won't be polite with you. Let's go home first in this hot weather. You must be tired from the journey. I'll carry it."
Wang Hong wanted to pick up the backpack as she spoke.
I couldn't lift it at all.
It wasn't that she didn't have the strength to carry it, but she just didn't expect a basket of vegetables to be so heavy.
All of a sudden, she knew that it was definitely not all vegetables underneath.
But she couldn't think of what else it could be.
Jiang Mengxue couldn't help but almost laughed out loud.
Wang Hong looked a little confused, and she almost doubted her life.
"Sister-in-law, how did you manage to lead the way just now? You were too strong."
Still outside, Wang Hong didn't ask what was inside. She just put in a little more effort and lifted the backpack up.
Jiang Mengxue didn't just stand there, she immediately went up the mountain to help carry it.
"Sister-in-law, I'll go with you. It's too heavy for one person to carry."
Wang Hong found it inconvenient to carry it by herself. After all, the basket was not small and it would trip her up if she carried it.
It's much easier for two people to carry it.
In fact, Wang Hong’s house is not far from the gate.
As you enter the family compound, you will see two rows of bungalows, with probably more than a dozen houses in each row.
Wang Hong's family lives in the innermost house in the second row.
This location isn't that great; being at the innermost part is certainly not as convenient as living at the outermost part.
But precisely because it is the innermost house and on the edge, the yard is much larger.
There is a small piece of open space inside, where Wang Hong planted some sweet potatoes and corn.
There really is only a little bit, and I guess even if they harvest all of it, it wouldn’t be enough for their family to have a few meals.
But every little bit counts, and it helps reduce the burden on the family.
Some small green vegetables are planted in the open space in the cornfield. They are just right for eating in the summer and a full crop will grow in a few days.
Some pumpkins and winter melons were planted in the corner of the wall, and a small rack was built to plant two loofah seedlings.
As long as the loofah grows up, you will basically have enough to eat all summer.
This thing grows very fast. It will get old if you don’t pick it in a day.
For the Li family, with a large population and big appetites, growing loofahs is the perfect choice.
Wang Hong left in a hurry and didn't even have time to close the gate.
When they arrived, they went straight in.
After carrying the things into the main room, Wang Hong went to pour some water for Jiang Mengxue.
At this time, Jiang Mengxue stood at the door of the main hall and looked at the entire yard.
It can be said that no space is wasted at all.
There were even two flower pots filled with soil next to the door, with some garlic sprouts and green onions planted in them.
The only free space might be a rope for hanging clothes.
I saw Wang Hong pouring water in the kitchen and was about to pour sugar into the cup.
Jiang Mengxue hurriedly stopped him: "Sister-in-law, please don't put sugar in my water. I don't like sugary water."
She really doesn't like it. She only eats sweets occasionally, and she doesn't even like to put sugar in rice porridge.
Wang Hong had already scooped out a spoonful of sugar when she suddenly heard Jiang Mengxue's refusal.
I was a little hesitant for a moment. I wanted to treat the guests with something good, but I was worried that Jiang Mengxue really didn't like it.
"ah?"
Jiang Mengxue walked into the kitchen and said, "Sister-in-law, I really don't like drinking sugary drinks. Boiled water is more thirst-quenching. Don't be polite to me."
Wang Hong thought about it and agreed. It was so hot in the summer, and she didn't want to drink sweet sugar water. It would be better to quench her thirst with plain water.
After returning to the main room, the two drank some water and took out everything from the backpack.
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