Although the busy farming season was drawing to a close, there was still much to do. After dinner, everyone dispersed.
Huang Mei went to where Zhu Yourong lived and then found Zhu Youjie's house.
"Mom, is there something wrong?" When Zhu Youjie saw her come in, he quickly put down the book in his hand.
Huang Mei couldn't read, so she thought he was reading. She said comfortedly, "Go out for a walk and give your eyes a rest. Don't stay in the house reading all day."
Zhu Youjie nodded: "Mom, I understand. You must have something to ask me, tell me quickly."
Huang Mei: "This Bu Laoliu is working at the Agricultural Machinery Station. Their station chief, Chen Dafa, you've met him before. He wants to introduce you to his daughter. And Chen Na, we met at the market two years ago. She's a beautiful and educated girl. She also said that if you succeed, she'll find you a job. What do you think?"
Zhu Youjie felt a little moved, but still refused, "Mom, I already have a partner, this is not good, you should ask Sixth Brother to return him."
Huang Mei hurriedly asked, "Is your partner so good? Let me tell you, this good thing will never come back again."
Zhu Youjie was hesitating when Zhu Youxian came in, "Mom, stop messing around with matchmaking. Seventh Brother's girlfriend is so much better than that Chen Na you mentioned. She's from the county and went to a key high school. Don't get involved."
Zhu Youjie scolded: "Zhu Youxian, you are the one who promised me."
Zhu Youxian said nonchalantly, "I didn't say anything. I'm just thinking about you."
Huang Mei asked worriedly, "How could he be interested in me when he has such good conditions? Have you told me about your family situation?"
Zhu Youjie said, "Don't worry, Mom. She's not the kind of person who despises the poor and loves the rich."
Zhu Youxian echoed from the side, "That's right, that's right. Besides, Seventh Brother is not bad either. Not only is he handsome, but when he gets into university next year, who knows who will be unworthy of whom."
Huang Mei felt relieved after hearing this. In her mind, although her youngest son was a little arrogant, there was nothing else to say about him.
After she left, Zhu Youxian looked at the book next to him and said, "Seventh Brother, you should read less of these extracurricular books. First, get into university."
Zhu Youjie said nonchalantly, "Alright, if it's none of your business, get out. Also, stop eavesdropping on other people's conversations. Forget it this time, but I won't be polite next time."
Zhu Youxian pursed his lips. "You've truly turned your back on me. I just said so many good things about you. If you find a good match, don't forget me. By the way, the last time I came to see you, the tall guy standing next to you looked well-dressed. How about you introduce us to each other?"
Zhu Youjie thought about it for a moment before saying, "You mean Wang Zhao? No, he's just a show-off. Don't let him fool you. He's not that great either. I don't know how many boyfriends he's had in school. Don't dwell on these trivial things all day. Study hard."
"Oh." Zhu Youxian was a little unwilling, but still went out.
Meanwhile, Zhu Xingtong was about to clean the rabbit hutch after dinner when Zhu Yourong snatched the broom from her hand, saying she would take care of the rabbits from now on. Zhu Xingtong noticed her uneasiness and awkwardness, thanked her, and headed out with Tongtong, Sanya, and Siya. As they left, they ran into Zhu Chunhua, who had come to play with her.
"Atong, let's go to the back woods to pick mulberries. I went there the day before yesterday, and the mulberries on that mulberry tree were almost red." Zhu Chunhua shouted from a distance, holding Xiao Zhu's hand.
Zhu Xingtong naturally agreed; she was just wondering where to take the three little ones. With Zhu Chunhua around, she could worry less. Even though Zhu Chunhua was the same age as her, she could get along well with both younger and older children. This girl was a chatterbox; there was never a dull moment with her around.
Zhu Chunhua ran over and saw Sanya and Siya. She immediately leaned close to Zhu Xingtong's ear and whispered in what she thought was a very quiet voice, "Tong, why did you bring Sanya and Siya with you? My mom said they're not likable and told me not to play with them."
Although Sanya and Siya are young, they already understand some things. When they heard this, they pouted and looked like they were about to cry.
Zhu Chunhua was still beside him and said, "Look, look, how depressing it looks."
Zhu Xingtong said, "Ahua, I think Sanya and Siya are great. If you say that to me, I'll be unhappy too."
"Oh. Never mind. My mom doesn't know who I play with every day anyway. If she asks me, I'll just say I'm playing with you, not with those two. Come on, let's go quickly so that no one else can get there first. I tell you, the mulberries on that tree are so sweet." Zhu Chunhua said this without a care in the world, and then she ran forward in a hurry. Xiaozhu and Tongtong saw this and started running after her.
Zhu Xingtong turned around and said to Sanya and Siya, "Stop crying! Walk faster. We'll have mulberries soon."
San Ya said timidly, "We are too short to pick them."
Zhu Xingtong said nonchalantly, "It's okay. I can climb trees. I'll shake the branches from above and you can pick them up from below."
San Ya and Si Ya were indeed happy to hear this and started running too.
The back forest is a small grove behind the village, about three or four acres, with many large poplar trees. The mulberry tree Zhu Chunhua mentioned had indeed yielded many red fruits. Zhu Chunhua was climbing the tree when, after a few steps, she was stung by a mulberry. The itching stung her, she immediately climbed down the trunk, scratching her arm. Soon, a large area of her arm was covered in red.
The sting of the worm is a yellow-green hairy insect that hurts and itches. The pain is not the only thing that hurts, but the itching is the real problem. Children are often stung by it.
"No, I have to find a piece of loofah leaf to wipe it." After saying that, she ran away, leaving the little ones looking at Zhu Xingtong.
Zhu Xingtong first used his spiritual power to drive away the insects on the tree before he began to climb. In a matter of seconds, he reached the top of the tree, pinched a branch, and then, finding a branch with more ripe fruit, began to tap it. A shower of mulberry seeds immediately fell from below. Several of the younger ones immediately squatted down and picked up the mulberry seeds.
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