Time flies like an arrow, and May slips away before people's eyes. While everyone is still marveling at how quickly May has passed, June has arrived as promised, watering the entire earth with all her passion. By the time people realize it, half the year has quietly passed.
Bai Nuo continued her busy day after day. In the scorching heat, she still fed the fish, watered the vegetables, caught river clams, dug for pearls, pondered how to make new products and snacks, looked after the old lady, and took care of A Yu. She no longer thought about the bewildered feeling she had when she first arrived.
Extremely busy.
She no longer cared how Bai Dalin's family lived. Although the two families lived very close to each other and could see each other every day, they treated each other like air. Bai Nuo only knew that Bai Dalin had not looked for a new job yet, Chen Qiuling's belly had grown bigger and she was more plump than before, and Chen Zhi, after that argument that night, Chen Qiuling quickly arranged a marriage for Chen Zhi, and they were to get married at the end of the year, and so on.
Grandma no longer talks about going back to live with Bai Dalin. Perhaps Chen Qiuling scared her that day. Now, under Aunt Liu's care, she is quite happy and has even gained some weight. Seeing this, Bai Nuo is completely relieved.
"You need to pay attention in class, you hear me? Don't let me hear your teacher tattling on you, or I'll deal with you when we get back!" Bai Nuo sat on the carriage shaft, and Bai Yu climbed out of the carriage, said "Goodbye, sister," and turned to leave.
"Hey!" Bai Nuo grabbed Bai Yu and straightened his clothes. After giving Bai Yu a series of stern instructions, she climbed into the carriage and took out Bai Yu's lunchbox. "Don't forget this. There's a hidden compartment at the bottom. If the food gets cold, remember to ask the master for some hot water to heat it up. Don't eat cold food. Even though it's hot now, eating cold food can still give you diarrhea."
Bai Yu snatched the lunchbox and said quickly, "Sis, you say these things every day, I can recite them by heart. If you don't let me leave, I'll be late for class. Our teacher is very strict. If I'm late, I'll not only be punished by copying books, but I'll also get my hands slapped."
"Okay, go ahead, I won't nag you anymore, okay?" Bai Nuo said helplessly. She was not a nagging person, but she always felt that A Yu was still very young and frail. She was afraid that something would happen to A Yu and she would not be able to explain to her grandmother, nor would she feel sorry for Jiang Wanyin. So whenever she was with A Yu, she always felt like she had become an old mother.
"Sis, what do you want to eat tonight?" Seeing Bai Nuo's helplessness, Bai Yu stopped and stood in front of her. "I want braised fish, braised pork ribs, Kung Pao chicken, winter melon soup, and garlic bok choy." He rattled off several dishes, swallowing his saliva as he spoke.
Seeing Bai Yu's greedy expression, Bai Nuo was speechless and gave him a push, "Didn't you say you were going to be late for class? Let's go!"
Bai Yu took off running, shouting back to her as he ran, "Sis, don't forget, I'm going to eat lots of meat tonight!"
Bai Nuo waved to Bai Yu.
After watching Bai Yu enter the school, Bai Nuo turned the car around and slowly drove along the road. It was still early, only a little past Chen Shi (7-9 AM). The sun had just risen, and half of the buildings were bathed in sunlight while the other half were shrouded in shadow. The streets were full of vendors, which occupied almost half of the street.
Bai Nuo wasn't in a hurry. He just walked slowly until he reached the entrance of San Niang's Cloth Shop. Bai Nuo jumped off the carriage, tied the horse to the pillar in front of the door, and then walked inside.
Jiang San Niang and Jiang Qiao'er were having breakfast when they were pleasantly surprised to see Bai Nuo arrive. They quickly invited Bai Nuo to sit down with them. Jiang San Niang got up to serve Bai Nuo breakfast, which consisted of a bowl of porridge, some side dishes, and a few steamed buns.
Although Bai Nuo had already eaten breakfast when she came out, she didn't refuse when Jiang San Niang called her to eat. Seeing that Jiang San Niang's eyes were full of smiles and her face was rosy, unable to hide her happiness, Bai Nuo knew that she was in a very good mood and had been having a very comfortable time. So she smiled and said, "Sister San Niang, you've found honey today?"
"Where did I find honey?" Jiang San Niang smoothed her hair. "Thanks to you, my cloth shop was saved. I'll pay you back your money in a couple of months."
Bai Nuo waved his hand, took a sip of the congee, which was cooked until it was very soft and thick, quite delicious. It made him feel much better after eating it. Bai Nuo then said, "No rush, take your time." As he spoke, he glanced at Jiang San Niang, "You don't mean there's something else you're hiding from me, do you? Judging from how happy you are, this isn't the only good thing, is it?"
"Yes," Jiang San Niang said reproachfully, her face flushed red, even showing a hint of shyness. "You can't hide anything from me. Zi Qing and I are engaged and will get married at the end of the year. You have to come then."
Bai Nuo was startled, but seeing Jiang San Niang's happy face, she didn't say anything, only smiled and said, "Of course, I won't skimp on your wedding gift."
She couldn't see Yu Ziqing as a good match at all, but Jiang San Niang was obviously very happy and content. Only she knew whether the person was drinking water or not, or perhaps she just didn't understand love.
After the three of them chatted and laughed for a while, Jiang Qiao'er looked at the carriage outside and asked, "Where are you going?"
“I sent my younger brother to school in this town. Also, I came here today to tell you something. The fifth shop from here is mine. I bought it. Familiarize yourselves with the way and come visit me later.”
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