"I'm going back to my room to lie down for a while. Remember to call me for dinner in the afternoon." Jiang Yunshu said and went into the room without looking back.
She needed to get enough rest so that she could discuss things with the captain in the evening. She didn't want to stay here for even a second.
Wang Zhenguo, who ran out, calmed down and thought about it. In the end, he did not impulsively run to the team leader to complain. After a while, he called Yang Chengyu to go to the entrance of the team office to grind flour.
If they don't grind the flour, they will have nothing to eat tonight.
Wang Zhenguo was so tired that his legs were shaking, his hands were covered with blisters, and he didn't grind much dough. In comparison, Yang Chengyu, who was in charge of supervising the work without doing anything, had it much easier.
"Yang Zhiqing, I can't do it anymore. Please help me for a while."
"I...can't push it..." The thing was too heavy, and her hands turned red from pushing it.
Wang Zhenguo saw Yang Chengyu's red eyes, as if she was being bullied and about to cry, and his heart softened instantly: "You sit there and rest, I'll do it."
By dark, they had not ground out much of the rations they brought with them.
At this time, the educated youth camp had already started eating.
"Is this the level of the royal chef's descendants?"
Jiang Yunshu looked at the two fried black things on the table that were so greasy that it was impossible to tell what they were, and expressed deep doubts about Wan Xinyu's cooking skills.
It's probably not too late for her to break up now.
"This time... it was an accident. Next time, I'll make you my best fried rice. I promise you, it won't burn."
Wan Xinyu didn't expect that the earthen stove in the kitchen would be so difficult to use. He took great effort to light the firewood, but the pot got burnt when he was not paying attention. Fortunately, the two bowls of sweet potato porridge he cooked were still drinkable.
"I'll trust you for once."
When Jiang Yunshu picked up the dishes, he deliberately avoided the dish that was burnt black, for fear that he would get an upset stomach.
After all, the medical level in the countryside is there, so we need to be cautious in everything we do, as our lives are important.
Wan Xinyu, who was picky about food, didn't dare to eat it. After the meal, no one ate the food except the fried black eggs.
Wan Xinyu cooked and Jiang Yunshu washed the dishes. There was no oil or water in the rice, so it was quick to wash.
After Jiang Yunshu washed the bowl with dried loofah, he asked Wan Xinyu to go back to the house and get a bowl of sweet potato noodles, which he gave to Li Caixia in front of everyone, as a repayment for the meal they had eaten at noon today.
"Jiang Zhiqing, the things in the kitchen were all bought with our collective money. The firewood for cooking was also collected by several of us male Zhiqing in the mountains. Even the water we use on a daily basis was picked up by us. Since we eat separately, I think we should be clear about the amount to avoid any quarrels in the future."
Wang Songshan expressed the thoughts of everyone present. They originally wanted to take advantage of others, but now they are being taken advantage of by others. How could they tolerate this?
Jiang Yunshu said, "Wan Zhiqing and I are capable, and we have no intention of taking advantage of you. Tomorrow we will go to the county to buy some things, and we will pay you back whatever we used. This will not give anyone any reason to criticize us. After all, even brothers should settle accounts."
Wang Songshan said awkwardly, "It's best if you think this way, Jiang Zhiqing. After all, life isn't easy for all of us who have gone to the countryside, so any savings counts."
"That's true. What Wan Zhiqing and I hate most is taking advantage of others. Of course, we also don't like others taking advantage of us. I'm sure everyone can understand that."
For a moment, everyone's expressions were different. Seeing everyone's expressions, Jiang Yunshu curled his lips into a sneer.
Don't think she doesn't know their fickle hearts. If they want to take advantage of her, no way.
As for Wan Xinyu, a grown man, she had no control over him. Wan Xinyu was happy to let them take advantage of him.
After everyone left, Wan Xinyu approached Jiang Yunshu and said, "How are we going to get to the county tomorrow? Are we going to run again? My legs are tired after a day of work. I can't walk anymore."
Jiang Yunshu said, "Wait for me when I get back to the party. I have something to go out for now."
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to the captain's house. I have something to ask him."
"What's up?"
Wan Xinyu would sooner or later find out that she had moved out of the educated youth camp and was living outside. Jiang Yunshu herself had no intention of hiding it, so when he asked her, she told him the truth.
After hearing this, Wan Xinyu said angrily, "Jiang Zhiqing, you are abandoning me."
"Please be careful with your wording. Someone who doesn't know would think we have some improper relationship." Jiang Yunshu said and took two steps back.
Wan Xinyu also realized this, and when he spoke again, it was obvious that he hadn't thought about it before he spoke: "Then you can't move out either. If you move out, what should I do? We eat together, and you can't bear to abandon me like this?"
"I'm a heartless person."
"You..." Wan Xinyu was almost crying with anger.
Seeing his pitiful look, Jiang Yunshu said, "This brigade doesn't require me to move out. You can't move out. If you really want to move out, just talk to the brigade leader."
Wan Xinyu came back to life, looking at Jiang Yunshu with sparkling eyes: "Let's go find the captain now."
"Going to ask for help with nothing?"
"I'm going back to the house to get my things now."
When Wan Xinyu came back, he had two boxes of Daqianmen cigarettes in his hands, and Jiang Yunshu was holding a three-liang bag of brown sugar.
Three taels of brown sugar may not seem significant when held in the hand, but in this era when tickets are required everywhere, the three taels of brown sugar in her hand is already a very valuable gift.
However, when Jiang Yunshu saw the two boxes of Daqianmen in Wan Xinyu's hand, he was still slightly defeated. Is this how rich people give gifts?
In comparison, the three or two ounces of brown sugar in her hand seemed a bit shabby.
Seeing Jiang Yunshu silent, Wan Xinyu was a little confused about what she was thinking: "What's wrong? Did I take too little?"
Jiang Yunshu said, "No, you took too much. It makes me look bad. I'll just give you three ounces of brown sugar."
"So that's how it is. Wait here for me."
Without waiting for Jiang Yunshu to speak, Wan Xinyu slipped back into the house. When he came back, he had an oil-paper bag in his hand, the same one as Jiang Yunshu's.
"That's all right now. Luckily, my mom packed some brown sugar for me when she came."
Jiang Yunshu exchanged the captain's address with a child playing at the door for a piece of fruit candy, and then took Wan Xinyu to the captain's house in the dark.
When the two arrived, Du Shouquan's family had just finished their meal.
When Du Shouquan saw the two of them coming so late at night, he knew they had something to talk to him about, so he asked them to come into the house to talk.
Jiang Yunshu took the lead and stuffed the bag of brown sugar she brought into Guo Feng'e's hands: "Auntie, it's not a good thing, you can give it to the children to sweeten their mouths."
Guo Feng'e declined, "How can this be so embarrassing, Jiang Zhiqing, please put it away quickly."
"Auntie, I just got here. If I don't understand anything in the future, I will come to you for help. Please accept it quickly. The captain is still waiting for me in the room. I'll go over first."
Jiang Yunshu gave Wan Xinyu a wink before leaving.
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