Yun Ningyan returned to the educated youth settlement. She found a small bottle in her space and filled it with some spiritual spring water. Aunt Li's arm was scratched, and using some spiritual spring water would help it heal faster.
He took the package of braised pork to the Huo family's house.
Huo Junshan was just thinking of coming to see her that evening when he saw her arrive, and he grinned excitedly.
Aunt Li was still cursing Aunt Ma and Song Pandi in the yard. When she saw her coming, she quickly stopped and stammered, "Yun Zhiqing, I... I was cursing those two bastards. I didn't mean to blame you. Please don't take it to heart."
Yun Ningyan smiled but didn't say anything. She handed her the small bottle in her hand and said, "Auntie, here, apply this to your wound and it will heal faster."
Li Xiangyun was flattered and quickly waved her hand, "Oh! My little injury is nothing, it will be fine in a couple of days. Keep the things I brought from the big city for yourself, I don't need any medicine."
Yun Ningyan stuffed it into her hand, "I still have some left, just apply it, it will help relieve the stinging sensation."
She was about to say no, but then she saw her third son nod at her, and she accepted it with peace of mind.
Huo Changgen, Huo Jianguo, Huo Jiandang, Huo Jianjun, and Huo Jianshe sat to the side, curiously observing her. She wasn't annoyed and handed the lunchbox to Huo Junshan, saying, "This is braised pork that I just made. Try it."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Aunt Li and Uncle Huo and said, "Auntie, Uncle, I'm going back now."
Huo Junshan was initially worried that she would ignore him, but seeing that she was still willing to come to his house, he felt relieved.
But then they sent him medicine and meat, and his heart trembled. Was this a sign that they were cutting ties with him? Did they not plan to talk to him anymore?
Yun Ningyan got up and walked out, with Huo Junshan following behind her.
The two walked to the grove behind the educated youth settlement. Huo Junshan clenched his fist nervously and asked in a low voice, "Are you not planning to talk to me anymore?"
Yun Ningyan's lips curled up as she leisurely watched the man's flustered appearance. She couldn't resist teasing him. "Yes, I'm angry. I don't want to talk to you anymore. What are you going to do?"
Huo Junshan panicked. His expression was full of anxiety. "It's my fault for not protecting you and causing you to suffer such a great injustice. You can hit me or scold me, just please don't ignore me."
Seeing his flustered and frightened appearance, Yun Ningyan was secretly delighted. She hadn't expected this man to be so innocent and adorable. She had just teased him, and he was so nervous and scared.
Huo Junshan felt relieved to hear her thoughts, but he didn't relax.
Yun Ningyan curled her lips and stretched out a finger to smooth his furrowed brows, clicking her tongue in her heart: He gets so scared after being scared a little, does he really like her that much?
She wasn't stupid; she could see that Huo Junshan treated her differently.
I'm a little annoyed!
Dating is too much trouble, I don't want to! But this beauty really makes my heart flutter.
What should I do? I need help!
Huo Junshan was overjoyed, but he dared not show it and continued to wait for her answer.
"Okay, stop blaming yourself. It's not your fault. Remember to come help me with the work tomorrow."
She finished speaking and went back, yawning.
Huo Junshan stood there stunned for a long time until Dahei came and bit his clothes, then he grinned and followed Dahei home.
When Li Xiangyun saw her son return, she opened her mouth to ask him something, but Huo Changgen stopped her with a look.
Li Xiangyun called to her son and daughter-in-law to set out the food. She placed the braised pork in front of her third son, and when she opened the lunchbox, a rich aroma wafted out.
Huo Jianshe deftly picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and stuffed it into his mouth. "Delicious, delicious, so fragrant!"
After Huo Jianshe snatched a piece of meat from him, he didn't even hesitate to give Huo Jianshe a good beating on the head, and covered the lunchbox with his hand, saying, "She gave this to me!"
Huo Jianjun, Huo Jiandang, and Huo Jianguo all watched longingly, reaching out with their chopsticks to grab the food, while Huo Junshan protected it tightly.
Huo Jianjun said, "Third Brother, Yun Zhiqing is definitely not just for you. We also helped her catch Song Pandi, so we can have some too."
Huo Jiandang said, "Third brother, don't be so stingy. We brothers will keep an eye on her and make sure you win her over. Give your second brother a piece; it's so delicious you can't stand it. You can't possibly finish so much."
Huo Jianguo stared longingly at it, and even Huo Changgen kept glancing at the lunchbox.
Li Xiangyun was speechless at her sons. She shouted, "Third son, give each of you a little. Tomorrow, I'll stew the leftover rabbit and you can take it to Yun, the educated youth."
Huo Junshan managed to give each person a piece of meat with difficulty, and even Huo's sister-in-law received a piece of meat, while he ate two pieces himself.
For the first time, he complained about how his mother had given birth to so many brothers for him.
When Yun Ningyan returned to the educated youth settlement, everyone else had already eaten. Lin Mengmeng was still waiting for her. Hearing the noise, she opened the door and came out. "Ningning, you're back. I left some food for you. Come and have some."
She shook her head. "No need. I'll be back early this afternoon, so I'll have some ready."
Lin Mengmeng followed her back into the house. "Ningning, have you fallen for Huo Junshan? You need to think this through. Once you marry into the village, it will be difficult to return to the city."
She knew Lin Mengmeng was worried about her, but she couldn't tell her that the college entrance examination would be reinstated in a few years.
"Don't worry, I won't get married easily. You should also be careful and vigilant when you're working."
As she spoke, she picked up a piece of meat with her chopsticks and brought it to Lin Mengmeng's lips, saying, "Try it, it's very delicious."
Lin Mengmeng added, "Song Pandi is really out of her mind. I don't think she'll let this go. Be careful of her; she's a venomous snake ready to retaliate at any moment."
Yun Ningyan nodded, but she never considered Song Pandi as an opponent. Song Pandi was always causing trouble, which was annoying!
Liu Zhijun barely slept all night, tossing and turning. He finally decided to go to Huo Junshan the next day and ask him to stay away from Yun Ningyan.
The brigade headquarters held a meeting in the morning. The brigade leader said a few words, which were basically to do a good job and not to cause trouble, and to take Song Pandi as a warning.
At the meeting, Song Pandi lowered her head and handed the self-criticism she had written overnight to the brigade leader. The brigade leader glanced at it and told her to give a proper self-criticism at the meeting.
Song Pandi first apologized to Huo Junshan and Yun Ningyan, and then began to tearfully confess her mistakes.
It's called self-criticism, but in reality it's just reading from a written self-criticism.
Aunt Ma gave Li Xiangyun twenty eggs and Yun Ningyan ten each. She was heartbroken and glared fiercely at Song Pandi.
If it weren't for Song Pandi, she wouldn't have been beaten up and had to pay 20 eggs in compensation. She has to make Song Pandi get her losses back.
Yun Ningyan had no time to care about the subtle nuances between her and Song Pandi; in a good mood, she sang a little tune as she entered the cornfield.
She went into the field but didn't do any work; she just sat there, waiting for Huo Junshan to come.
She brought four eggs, four large steamed buns, a box of rice, and leftover vegetables from yesterday, which she planned to feed Huo Junshan at noon.
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