After the wild boar was finished, Li Sheng and Shan Mu's meals did not worsen. They had become VIPs of Peach Blossom Village and enjoyed VIP treatment.
It's been five days since we arrived here. Ada personally brought out the old hen soup and boiled old hen eggs with the shells already peeled.
Li Sheng and Shan Mu ate at one table, eating mostly meat dishes, while Ada and Sang Sang ate outside by themselves, their bowls containing chicken giblets and vegetables.
They tried to get the two of them to come up and eat, but they refused. If they were forced, they would simply disappear during the meal. They had no choice but to let them eat.
After finishing his meal, Grandpa Ada brought another chicken from someone else's house to bleed.
Four grown men are eating better than women in postpartum confinement. Even women in postpartum confinement don't eat like this. If this continues, I'm afraid Sangsang's grandfather will kill all the livestock in the village.
Although Li Sheng's hand was not very convenient, his leg had almost recovered, and he was determined to leave first thing tomorrow morning.
Ada swiftly brought down the knife, and a chicken died instantly. He was discussing with his granddaughter about letting one of the pigs they all raised out to be slaughtered.
There aren't many animals left in the village; there are only two hens and one rooster. They need to be kept to hatch chicks, otherwise the species will become extinct. But he absolutely cannot let Li Sheng suffer, so he plans to slaughter one of the pigs that he's raising for the New Year.
If we don't share it with everyone, we'll just let those few eat it all; it'll last them a long time.
Sangsang was boiling water to prepare to pluck the chicken feathers. She agreed with her grandfather's words, as Sheng-ge was their great benefactor: "Then I'll go and talk to my uncles and tell them to kill it this afternoon."
Looking at his granddaughter, Ada felt very proud. Now she even teaches everyone Mandarin. Li Sheng said that Sangsang is the leader of their village. His granddaughter, Ada, has made something of herself. The little girl in the family has grown up.
Looking at his granddaughter, who is now as beautiful as a flower, Ada felt much more energetic. He made up his mind to live to be a hundred years old, so that he could see his granddaughter, whom he had raised, become successful, and so that the children in the village could become successful.
He was so happy these past two days that he couldn't sleep at night and thought about many things. He made an important decision and went door-to-door to discuss with the village that Sangsang would be the village chief.
Everyone supports him, and now his Sangsang is the most knowledgeable person.
"Sangsang, everyone has decided that you will be the village chief from now on. Do a good job and lead the village children well."
Ada's words came as a surprise. He hadn't told Sangsang about his previous decision, and it was hard for a sixteen-year-old girl to accept it so suddenly.
Feeling lost and confused, even a little doubtful of herself, how could such an important thing be entrusted to her? She's still young. Brother Sheng said that if she were outside, she would still be a girl studying.
“Grandpa, I can’t do it. You’re so strong and energetic now, why don’t you become the village chief? Even if you feel you’re not up to the task, you should hand it over to one of your uncles. I can’t do it.”
Ada stroked his beard and chuckled. He had great confidence in his granddaughter: "Don't be afraid. Li Sheng said you're the leader of our village. You have to lead everyone out of this mountain valley. Your uncles and aunts may be young, but they're actually about the same age as us. They learn things from outside very slowly, so it's the younger generation who have to do it. You're my granddaughter, Ada. What are you afraid of? Just lead everyone well. Grandpa's here for you. Don't worry."
Sangsang wanted to decline, but looking at her grandfather's appearance, she suddenly felt speechless and couldn't say anything. She felt that she was too young to shoulder this responsibility.
But Brother Kesheng did say that she was the leader, and Grandpa also thought highly of her. She couldn't back down in front of the two people she cared about so much.
Sangsang gritted her teeth secretly. Since that's how it is, since it has to be her, then she'll do it. She'll do her best not to let down everyone's hopes, nor her own expectations, and do this the best she can.
Her gaze shifted from bewilderment and hesitation to unwavering determination: "Okay! Grandpa, I will try my best and will definitely live up to everyone's expectations. If Sangsang doesn't do well, I hope Grandpa can help me more."
He knew his granddaughter could do it. He gently patted her head with his kind hand. The little girl he once was was now taller than him.
“My granddaughter Ada will definitely succeed.”
Sangsang started boiling water in a large pot to prepare to slaughter the pig. When Li Sheng, Shanmu, and others found out, they immediately came out to stop her. They said that if the livestock finished eating, would they have to kill a person to add to the fun?
“Sangsang, don’t burn it. There’s no need to go to such lengths. Actually, we can eat the same things. The vegetables you and Grandpa Ada grow are very sweet and delicious when stir-fried. We don’t have to kill chickens and ducks every day.”
He listens to all advice, but he's incredibly stubborn when it comes to food: "No way! You're a benefactor to our village. Our village may not have anything to offer, but at the very least, we can't let you suffer any hardship when it comes to food. We know the conditions here are poor, and you city people definitely won't be used to it. This is a decision we all made to ensure you eat well."
So, is it inevitable that this second senior brother will die today?
We really need to pack our things and run away quickly; even the best food can't last if we eat it every day.
“Sangsang, we have to leave tomorrow. In a couple of days, people from your village will be coming, and government officials will also be here. The things I promised you will be fulfilled soon. Also, the thing Shanmu told you about signing a contract to become a live streamer is an opportunity for you and your village. However, my advice is that you pick up your studies again and at least complete nine years of compulsory education. No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to learn.”
She knew that Sheng-ge wouldn't stay here for long and would have to leave someday. She didn't expect that day to come so soon, and she was filled with reluctance and a mix of emotions.
However, she also realized the reality that it was impossible for her and Sheng Ge to be together. The distance between them was too great. She was a sparrow in the mountains, but the person she was attracted to was an eagle in the sky. They only met by chance because he was injured and stopped in front of her. The eagle is always in the high sky, while the sparrow is destined to be in the low fields.
But even with such a huge gap, she didn't want to give up the love in her heart. She would strive to grow, even if she was destined to be a sparrow, destined to never fly into the sky, destined to only gaze from afar, she would still hold onto this love and try to fly higher. She would be happy to get a little closer.
Tears welled in Sangsang's eyes, but she managed a smile. She didn't know if they would ever meet again, but she wanted to send Sheng-ge off with dignity, so that at least when he occasionally thought of her in the future, she could look presentable: "Then I'll see Sheng-ge off to town, and the uncles will go too. You can't refuse me, or Sangsang will be very sad."
Since he'd already said that, what reason did he have to disagree? "Okay."
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