After nearly a month's absence, the Youth League Institute has undergone some changes.
Because it is Chinese New Year these days, red lanterns are hung in the yard and couplets are posted. You can tell from the handwriting that they were written by Chen Yetu, which makes the yard feel a bit festive.
When Ning Xiyue returned to the Youth League Home, all the educated youth there were gathered in the yard by candlelight, working on something seriously.
"Xiyue, you're back."
Chen Yechu was the first to see Ning Xiyue pushing the cart in. He put down the bamboo pole in his hand and came over with a smile.
The other male educated youth also greeted Ning Xiyue with a smile when they saw her coming back.
"I'm back. Happy New Year everyone." Ning Xiyue nodded with a smile and greeted everyone to go back.
Liu Yao and Wang Mengmeng also put down what they were holding and walked over. Both of them were dressed in red and looked particularly festive.
"Xiyue, I miss you so much after not seeing you for a month." Liu Yao walked over and took Ning Xiyue's arm.
"I missed you guys too. What are you doing?"
Ning Xiyue looked at the tools in the yard curiously. It looked like they were making fishing rods.
Zhao Jianshe was weaving a fishing net with twisted hemp rope as he answered, "We're making fishing gear and sewing the net. Once it's ready, we'll go to the river outside the team to catch fish."
"Xiyue, you don't know, the big river over there has been frozen. Many people on the team have dug holes to catch fish. I've seen them, and they are very fat."
As Liu Yao spoke, she used her hands to measure the size of the fish, with an exaggerated expression on her face.
"We thought we'd get some to eat, and if there's too much, we can make some salted fish for later."
Chen Yechu picked up the fishing rod on the ground and tied the fishing line. He looked at Ning Xiyue and asked, "Xiyue, why don't you come with us to make a fishing rod? Let's go fishing tomorrow. There are many people by the river, so it's quite lively."
When Xiyue heard the word "lively", she agreed without thinking.
"Sure, if I can catch some fish I can have a meal. I haven't gone fishing in winter yet, so I hope I can catch some."
Places with a lot of people are more attractive to her. She just likes lively places.
After being away from the team for such a long time, the best way to find out what happened in the team this month is to go to the most lively place and chat with it.
Well, she definitely didn't want to make up for the gossip of this month. She just wanted to integrate into the group and missed her aunts. That's it.
"Brother, do you want to go together?"
Ning Xiyue asked her second brother behind her. It seemed that her second brother was quite good at fishing. When he was a child, he often went to the river outside the city to catch fish and bring them home.
"Okay, since I have nothing to do anyway, fishing is not bad." Ning Qingyuan didn't care. As long as his sister wanted to do it, he would accompany her. He also reminded her, "Sister, wear more clothes tomorrow. It's cold when fishing."
Liu Yao was so happy that she clapped her hands and laughed: "That's great, Xiyue, put your things down and come with us to make a fishing rod."
Ning Qingyuan answered for his sister first: "That's not necessary. I still have two fishing rods and a net bag that I made last year. I'll bring them over tomorrow."
"Then Xiyue doesn't have to make it." Liu Yao suddenly remembered that hers was not finished yet, and hurriedly turned around to pick up the bamboo pole she used to make a fishing rod and cut the branches: "I have to make my own fishing rod as soon as possible."
At this time, Ning Xiyue smelled the fragrance of food. Following the scent, she saw Yu Zhiyu and Comrade Wang Jianshe carrying food out and walking towards the dining room.
"It's time to eat, everyone, clean up and eat." Wu Guifang came out of the kitchen and shouted loudly. Seeing Ning Xiyue, she waved happily: "Hey, Xiyue is back, come over and eat with us."
"Guifang, you guys eat. Xiyue is going to my house to eat. I won't bother you anymore. Take your time."
Before Ning Xiyue could refuse, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her, coming closer and closer, and answered politely.
In the candlelight, Ning Xiyue saw the figure walking behind her: "Aunt Huaihua? Why are you here?"
Now that her son has been found, Aunt Huaihua's face is flushed with joy as she says with a cheerful smile:
"Xiyue, you and your second brother quickly put your luggage away and come to my house for dinner. I'll be waiting for you here. You can't refuse. You must eat this meal."
Aunt Huaihua was afraid that Ning Xiyue and Ning Qingyuan would refuse again, so she even brought Goudan out.
"Goudan even helped light the fire, saying he was cooking for his sister Xiyue and brother. He was waiting for you to come while he was lighting the fire."
Aunt Huaihua had said this, so Ning Xiyue would of course not refuse anymore. She looked at her second brother and nodded in agreement: "Okay, then Auntie, please wait a moment, I'll go put it down and come back."
"Okay, auntie is waiting for you here, don't worry, take your time."
Aunt Huaihua found a chair and sat down to wait.
Ning Xiyue and Ning Qingyuan hurriedly pushed their bicycles to the kitchen at the back, temporarily put the two bicycles and luggage in the kitchen, locked the door, and followed Aunt Huaihua home for dinner.
There were quite a lot of people sitting in Aunt Huaihua's yard. All the members of the brigade who had helped find Goudan were there. Aunt Huaihua's family invited them to dinner to express their gratitude.
Aunt Huaihua walked into the yard and started shouting towards the kitchen: "Goudan, your sister Xiyue and brother Qingyuan are here, come out quickly."
"Here I come."
Goudan ran out happily with a piece of crystal clear bacon with fat and lean meat in one hand. In the blink of an eye, he ran in front of Ning Xiyue, holding the meat in his hand as if presenting a treasure.
One was held in front of Ning Xiyue, and the other was held in front of Ning Qingyuan. She grinned happily, with anticipation in her eyes, and tiptoed forward to present them.
"Sister Xiyue, Brother Qingyuan eats meat."
"Okay, thank you, Goudan."
Ning Xiyue half-bent her waist and lowered her head, putting her mouth close to Goudan to feed him. After eating a piece of smoked bacon, Ning Xiyue touched Goudan's head and praised him, "Mmm, it smells so good."
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