brain circuit
Zhou Lexing woke up early in the morning and, seeing that Gu Jiansheng was still asleep, quietly got out of bed and climbed over the wall to go back.
It wasn't that he didn't want to use the main gate, but that would make it inconvenient to lock it.
Early in the morning, before dawn, Zhou Lexing rode his bicycle to the butcher shop.
Although policies have been relaxed and individual businesses have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, there are still no steamed bun shops near Zhoujia Village. After all, for most rural people, life has only just begun to improve, and they are reluctant to spend more money to buy ready-made breakfast.
Fortunately, the butcher shop was also up early. Although the stall hadn't been set up yet, everyone was busy. Especially with the recent busy farming season, the butcher shop's business was much better than usual. It wasn't surprising for someone like Zhou Lexing who was an early riser, and they quickly handed over what he wanted.
Zhou Lexing paid the bill, glanced at the black dog wagging its tail at him under the table, but didn't linger, and rushed home.
Zhou Yuanxiang was just coming out of the kitchen when she saw the things Zhou Lexing had bought and asked in surprise, "Why did you buy so much?"
Zhou Lexing: "I've been busy lately, so eat well."
He briefly stated his thoughts, without mentioning Gu Jiansheng, lest he bring up other unrelated issues.
Although Zhou Yuanxiang was somewhat surprised, she didn't say much.
After all, it's the busy farming season, and families with the means will eat well at this time to avoid wasting their health.
Their meals have been pretty good lately.
When Zhou Lexing first arrived, he ate coarse grain cornbread with green beans every day. After eating it for a long time, he felt like he turned green. Recently, however, he rarely eats coarse grains and often eats meat.
However, this was related to the fact that Zhou Lexing had bought a lot of things for his family, not to mention that he had made a fortune selling vegetables and repairing cars last time. Zhou Lexing had kept some money for himself in case of emergencies, and handed over the rest to Zhou Yuanxiang.
Although the amount is not large, money is always saved little by little.
Zhou Lexing was thinking of quickly washing up to see Gu Jiansheng when he heard his mother ask in confusion, "Where did that dog come from?"
Zhou Ma was going to feed the pigs next door; it was her turn this week.
Her family doesn't expect to make money selling pork; they just fatten it up to slaughter for meals during holidays and give it as gifts.
But as soon as Zhou Yuanxiang stepped outside, she saw a black dog lingering at their doorstep, neither too close nor too far.
As soon as the black dog saw Zhou Yuanxiang come out, its tail started wagging wildly, its mouth opened, revealing its black tongue, and it panted and grinned, every muscle in its body displaying the word "flattery".
Zhou Lexing quickly wiped his face and peeked out from behind Zhou Yuanxiang: "Huh? Isn't this the butcher's dog? How did it get here?"
When Zhou Lexing was buying pork, he saw this big black dog lying in front of the stall. He only glanced at it briefly, and the dog stood up and wagged its tail at him. He didn't pay much attention to it, as pets kept by business people are usually quite affectionate.
Although Zhou Lexing is a cat lover, he doesn't dislike dogs. Normally, he might even squat down and pet a friendly dog, but today he had too many things to do. He practically rode off as soon as he got what he wanted, and didn't even notice the black dog chasing after him.
Hearing this, Zhou Yuanxiang glanced at him and said, "Old Wang's family doesn't keep dogs. I think this one came from somewhere else and ran into the village. Never mind it, hurry up and wake Shusheng up. Get your work done as soon as possible. It's too sunny this afternoon, so we won't go out."
Zhou Lexing responded, glanced at the black dog that seemed to be his friend, and then pulled his head back inside.
When Zhou Lexing took Zhou Shusheng out, he stopped Zhou's mother who was packing her things: "We'll be in the fields today. If you're really worried, go check on the drying ground."
Zhou Yuanxiang thought about it and didn't refuse.
It's a good thing that the children have grown up and become sensible. Zhou Yuanxiang knows what's going on in the fields. Two young men can definitely handle it, although it will be a little harder than three people. But she's getting older, and she has to learn to let go. She can't keep worrying about everything for the rest of her life.
Zhou Lexing, leading his two little tails, went to Gu Jiansheng's house first.
Zhou Shusheng was very interested in the black dog.
The man and the dog hit it off immediately.
You patted my head the whole way, and I licked your hand.
The black dog was amused and would occasionally put its front paws on the ground, lean back, and wag its tail wildly, making a gesture of inviting play.
The two quickly started chasing each other, having a great time.
Seeing that the dog was friendly and not aggressive, Zhou Lexing did not stop Zhou Shusheng.
There were almost no stray dogs in the village in earlier years. After all, people's stomachs were empty, and stray dogs were lucky if they didn't get eaten, let alone beg for food from people. But in recent years, the situation has improved, and gradually, you can see many stray dogs wandering around the village in packs.
This is probably one of the dogs he often sees.
Zhou Lexing wasn't very good at recognizing dogs either.
He was lost in thought when he arrived at Gu Jiansheng's house.
"Wait here, I'll bring your brother Gu breakfast."
Zhou Shusheng nodded.
Two pairs of big, watery eyes watched as Zhou Lexing swaggered up the wall, did a neat pull-up, and quickly climbed up.
Zhou Shusheng: "???" He looked at the courtyard wall and then at the gate, his eyes filled with deep confusion.
Before Zhou Lexing even landed, he saw Gu Jiansheng standing in the courtyard. Gu Jiansheng's slightly swollen eyes were fixed on him as he looked up. There was no emotion in his eyes, but it inexplicably made Zhou Lexing feel uneasy.
"Well, I thought you were still asleep."
Last night, after making such a fuss so late, Zhou Lexing was planning to leave the breakfast on the table and then leave. But when he saw that Gu Jiansheng's collar was wet, he knew that Gu Jiansheng had finished washing up. He just didn't know how long Gu Jiansheng had been standing in the yard without making a sound, so he caught him red-handed.
"Hey, are you coming to work with me today?"
Zhou Lexing nimbly jumped off the wall.
Gu Jiansheng lowered his eyes and responded softly.
Zhou Lexing didn't think much of it and turned to open the door, but he heard Gu Jiansheng whisper behind him, "Can you wake me up in the future?" He decided to take another gamble.
In this life, he didn't want to be someone who was abandoned, forsaken, or bullied, but he also didn't want to spend his whole life cowering, revolving only around those disgusting guys, with only hatred, no hope, no happiness, and no future.
He wanted to have his own life, a life that belonged only to him.
Zhou Lexing turned his head to meet Gu Jiansheng's gaze, and inexplicably sensed a resolute meaning in his seemingly ordinary question.
He touched the stubble on his head, and although he didn't quite understand, he thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay."
"However, if you want to enjoy my companionship service again, you'll have to pay extra."
Gu Jiansheng was surprised to hear this, and his originally serious and tense face suddenly turned red.
What does "sleeping with someone" mean?
What extra money?
What is he saying?
What did I hear?
Zhou Lexing opened the door and turned around, unable to help but laugh: "What? Did I not behave well last night?"
He sleeps with perfect posture, doesn't grind his teeth, doesn't snore, and even has a built-in fan function that makes him feel like a palm leaf fan. He's worth at least a five-star rating, right?
"I don't need much. Once I'm done with this busy period, will you come with me to town?"
Zhou Lexing reached back and put his arm around Gu Jiansheng's shoulder, whose face was flushed red, and led him out.
Gu Jiansheng stammered, unsure of what to say. He felt he was overthinking things and had misinterpreted the situation. When he saw Zhou Shusheng cheering outside, he was even more speechless. The heat on his face seemed to be spreading to other parts of his body. He could only lower his head and mumble a response.
Zhou Shusheng led the big black dog ahead, while the two of them walked behind with their arms around each other's shoulders. When they reached the field, each of them ate two steamed buns and two eggs, and then they split up to get busy.
The work in the fields was nothing to Zhou Shusheng and Zhou Lexing, who were both physically strong. However, Gu Jiansheng felt weak and dizzy after cutting wheat for a while, especially when the sun came out.
Zhou Lexing would occasionally straighten up and turn to check on Gu Jiansheng. Seeing that he seemed to be struggling, he thought for a moment and decided not to ask him to rest. Despite his frail health, Gu Jiansheng was sensitive and stubborn.
If he were to rest at this time, Gu Jiansheng would be more likely to overthink things and feel embarrassed to eat.
"Shusheng, go and tell Aunt Lihua."
Zhou Shusheng was secretly teasing the big black dog with the harvested rice when he suddenly heard Zhou Lexing's voice. He was so startled that he almost jumped up on the spot, but when he heard that he could run around, he quickly became happy again, responded, and led the big black dog towards Aunt Lihua's field.
Although threshing also requires strength, it is easier than harvesting wheat, and the assistant is much more efficient, which is perfect for Gu Jiansheng.
After arranging the work, Zhou Lexing buried himself in his work again, but at this moment he heard a noisy commotion coming from the other end of the village. He subconsciously glanced over there and saw his cheap underlings striding arrogantly toward him.
Zhou Lexing: "..."
It was the busy farming season, and there were quite a few people in the fields.
Everyone who saw this group of thugs stopped and pointed at them, their wariness and disgust undisguised. But these guys were completely oblivious to the hostility they were getting, and they even raised their chins, looking quite pleased with themselves for getting everyone's attention.
What a bunch of idiots.
Zhou Lexing stood there silently watching them.
He stood tall and straight, his muscles bulging as he pushed up his vest. His straw hat tilted slightly as he suddenly stood up, revealing his handsome face glistening with sweat.
No matter how you look at it, he stands out from the crowd, not to mention Gu Jiansheng not far away. His slender figure and androgynous appearance make him easy to spot in a crowd, even in his patched-up clothes.
As soon as Zhou Bobo and the others saw Zhou Lexing standing in the field watching them, they immediately dropped their arrogant attitude and ran towards him like crazy.
"Brother Le, Brother Le, we're here to help you!"
"Boss! You take a break! Leave the hard work to us!"
Several people enthusiastically rushed to Zhou Lexing's side, snatched the sickle from his hand, and were about to start working.
Zhou Lexing was pushed aside, looking confused. Seeing that they had really started doing farm work, he thought for a moment and pointed out Liu Hainan and Li Dagang: "What are you guys doing here this time?"
Don't be fooled by the fact that these five people, without Zhou Lexing, implicitly led by Zhou Bobo, and after Zhou Bobo's betrayal, started to turn to Li Cheng as their leader. In reality, when it comes to shrewdness, Zhou Xiaoxiao and Li Dagang are the two who are truly capable. Although Zhou Xiaoxiao is still young, he is shrewd enough, and also a bit calculating and slippery. It takes a lot of effort to get a few honest words out of him. On the other hand, Li Dagang is shrewd, but he is completely convinced of his leader's abilities and is quite obedient in front of him.
Sure enough, Li Dagang hesitated for a moment, then quickly began to pledge his loyalty: "Brother Le, we've thought it through. If you don't want to take us to occupy territory, we can accompany you to do something else."
He glanced at Gu Jiansheng, who was watching them from behind, winked at Zhou Lexing, and said in a low voice, "Brother Le, we all understand. That kid Gu is nothing. So what if he has his aunt backing him up? Don't worry, Brother Le, we all know your difficulties. Just tell us what you need, and we'll definitely take care of it for you."
Zhou Lexing looked at Li Dagang with a strange expression, wondering how these young people could come to such a strange conclusion through such convoluted thought processes. But for now, it seemed to be logically consistent and even made Gu Jiansheng's addition seem just right and safe.
Zhou Lexing was silent for a moment: "...Do a good job."
Upon receiving these words, Li Dagang was energized, nodding vigorously and excitedly running to tell the others that he had received affirmation.
"I told you, the boss wouldn't abandon us for that kid Gu..."
"that is!"
"Sh-!"
"...Ahem, last night Brother Le told us to 'take good care' of that sleazy guy. I knew the boss was still the boss. Luckily, I figured out the inside story. What do you guys say..."
"Of course. Although Brother Le doesn't like that idiot, he's still very good to Auntie. Anyway, whatever Brother Le does from now on, we'll do the same..."
While they were busy at work, Zhou Dongqiang, the tool who revealed the 'truth,' was full of resentment.
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