Chapter 103 What kind of treasure did the Shen family marry?
Jiang Ning had no intention of being pretentious; this rural area couldn't compare to the family compound, and the supply and marketing cooperative didn't sell meat.
She graciously accepted the meat and basket of vegetables from the other person, saying, "Thank you."
The brigade leader's father was the village's former Party Secretary and was somewhat educated. He quickly said, "Comrade Jiang, we don't deserve your thanks. It's my son and I who should thank you."
The brigade leader and the old Party Secretary didn't stay long; they delivered the items and went home.
The incident happened so suddenly, I need to go home and let them know I'm safe.
Jiang Ning put the meat and vegetables inside the house. Seeing that there was still some time before she finished work, she sat on a rock and enjoyed a moment of idyllic, secluded life in the countryside.
If Shen Mo were here right now, that would be great.
Two people, three meals a day, four seasons, with children, cats, and dogs.
Having never experienced this kind of human affection and love in the real world, I now realize how much I yearn for it after having it.
Two people, three meals a day, four seasons—that's enough for us. As for having children, cats, and dogs, we'll talk about that later.
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Here, Zhou Anze returned to the educated youth settlement.
When Yuan, the educated youth, saw him return clutching his neck, she quickly went up to him and asked with concern, "Zhou, what happened to you?"
Zhou Anze's eyes flickered as he said, "I twisted my ankle while carrying rice, it's nothing serious."
He was used to playing the victim with women, and those women with long hair and short brains would comfort him. He enjoyed being fawned over.
Sure enough, Yuan Zhiqing knew it was related to the pretty woman she had met today. She said irritably, "Zhou Zhiqing, you helped her so much, why didn't she take you to the village doctor?"
As she spoke, she even offered to take a look at Zhou Anze with concern.
Zhou Anze enjoys being fawned over by women, but he doesn't want this woman, who isn't very attractive, to come near him.
"Sigh, maybe she thinks the help I gave wasn't a big deal."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhiqing's face immediately darkened. She said, "Wait for me to go and get justice for you. I'll at least give you some money so you can go and get your sprained ankle checked."
Zhou Anze grabbed Yuan Zhiqing's wrist. "No need, Yuan Zhiqing. I know you're doing this for my own good. I'm a grown man, a little injury won't affect me. I just won't be a pushover anymore."
Yuan, the educated youth, sighed softly, "Zhou, you're just too kind."
As she spoke, she took two more candies out of her pocket. "I have two White Rabbit milk candies here, you can have them."
Zhou Anze smiled and took the candy from her hand.
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Seeing that it was almost time, Jiang Ning jumped off the rock, dusted herself off, and returned to the cowshed.
She opened an iron basin containing dough that she had prepared in advance. The dough had been fermenting all afternoon and was very fluffy and soft.
Take the risen dough out and knead it a few more times.
The Shen family usually works in the fields, and after they finish working, they have to go home to cook. Just thinking about it makes her tired.
They start working very early every day. The Shen family members go to work in the fields on an empty stomach every morning and only return home for lunch.
When she met the Shen family today, she could tell from their faces that they were exhausted. When Shen's mother approached her, she secretly took her pulse and found that her spleen and stomach were weak due to long-term irregular eating habits and excessive worry.
This illness can range from minor to serious.
Now that she's here, she should naturally do something.
The Shen family is now her family too.
Jiang Ning chopped up the meat that the brigade leader had brought. She planned to steam some buns and make some pancakes. At this temperature, the food would keep for two or three days without any problem.
Jiang Ning made some steamed buns and started steaming them in the pot before she mixed the scallions with oil and kneaded them into the dough.
After the steamed buns were steamed, she started to heat the oil in the pan and make pancakes. In addition to scallion pancakes, she also made a few meat pancakes. The Shen family could smell the aroma coming from the house as soon as they returned from the fields.
The scallion-flavored cured pork they had for lunch today felt like a dream.
In the past, when they came back, they were always greeted by a cold and smelly cowshed. Unlike today, the house was full of warmth and had a delicious aroma.
Jiang Ning turned her head from the swirling smoke. "Mom and Dad, you're back! Are you hungry? I steamed some buns for you to have a little something to eat."
The Shen family members glanced at her again. The setting sun outside shone through the door onto the girl inside, her long black hair cascading down like a waterfall, sliding as she turned around.
Mother Shen was the first to realize that her son was lucky to have married such a daughter-in-law.
Chen's mother walked over and took the vegetables that Jiang Ning was picking from her hands. "Xiao Ning, don't work too hard. You came all this way to see us. Why are you doing all this?"
Jiang Ning's hands didn't stop. "Mom, I can't help you much if I don't go to the fields, but I can still cook a meal. I came to visit you this time to help Shen Mo take good care of your health. Shen Mo is very worried about you. With me here, his worries will be less, right?"
These words warmed the heart of Mother Shen.
With the help of Shen's mother, Shen Qianqian, and her sister-in-law Jin Yuyan, Jiang Ning quickly steamed a pot of rice, stir-fried the remaining meat into a plate of twice-cooked pork, and also stir-fried two vegetable dishes.
Since Shen's father and Shen Ziming couldn't squeeze to the front of the stove, they could only wait until after the meal to take on the task of washing the dishes.
The Shen family brought the stir-fried dishes to the table.
Just then, a woman's voice came from outside the cowshed.
"Comrade Jiang."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning guessed that the caller was referring to her, so she put the dishes on the table and went outside.
As soon as he stepped outside, he saw the brigade leader and a woman who looked to be about the same age as him; they appeared to be husband and wife.
Each of them was carrying a large bowl of vegetables and a large basin of white rice.
The captain's wife saw that Jiang Ning was stunned for a moment, but quickly remembered the important matter and handed the dishes she had brought to Jiang Ning. "Comrade Jiang, my husband and father said that you may not have eaten yet, so we made some extra dishes and brought them to you."
Jiang Ning was surprised that the brigade leader's family would prepare cooked food and send it to her. She was both amused and embarrassed. "No need for that. I just finished cooking."
The woman glared at the team leader. Her husband had been praising the young girl to the skies, saying that she definitely couldn't cook. She was only worried that her father-in-law's savior was going hungry, so she rushed to cook and bring the food over.
And they actually did it.
“We’ve already brought it all, so let’s keep it and eat it together.” The brigade leader’s wife was a very easygoing person. As she spoke, she took the bowl and went into the cowshed.
The Shen family all knew the brigade leader and his wife, and they all looked at this scene with surprise.
The brigade leader usually manages the village's construction and has always maintained a fair and just attitude. I have never seen his family be so attentive to anyone.
They were all wondering how Jiang Ning could be so familiar with the brigade leader's family.
Soon, the brigade leader's wife cleared up their doubts. She put down the food she was holding and grabbed Chen's mother's hand. "Auntie, your daughter-in-law is really amazing. My father-in-law almost had an accident today, but she saved him. My husband and father-in-law always praise your daughter-in-law's medical skills."
She gave a thumbs up as she spoke.
Mr. and Mrs. Shen looked at Jiang Ning in surprise.
They didn't know that their second son's wife knew medicine.
What a treasure the Shen family has married!
After hearing the brigade leader's wife praise the food so much, Chen's mother looked very proud. Seeing that the brigade leader and his family were about to leave, she grabbed the brigade leader's wife's hand and said, "There's so much food. Why don't you stay and have a meal before you go?"
The battalion commander wanted to refuse, but his wife readily agreed.
“Okay, I’ve left some food for my father-in-law at home.”
So the brigade leader and his wife stayed for dinner.
Actually, the brigade leader's wife had something to ask. She took out several boxes of medicine from her pocket and said, "Comrade Jiang, this is medicine prescribed for my father-in-law by the county hospital. Do you think it can be taken with the medicine you gave me?"
The captain finally realized that he had almost forgotten about this.
Jiang Ning took the medicine from her hand, looked at the ingredients, and nodded, saying, "We can take them together, but it's unnecessary."
After she gave the old man acupuncture, he was fine.
The brigade leader's wife nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
The conversation at the meal revolved around Jiang Ning. Shen's parents were very happy, and Shen Ziming was surprised that his younger brother's wife was so capable, and a rare smile appeared on his face.
Jin Yuyan felt a bit irritated looking at Jiang Ning, who was being fawned over by everyone.
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