The little girl was a little disappointed when she didn't get what she wanted. She looked around anxiously, "What should I do? Maybe I'll give it to you, and we can go again..."
"No need, I mean usually." Xu Keke smiled and pulled Xiuzhi, who was about to leave. "I'm quite happy to drink it once in a while. It's like a little surprise, but I can't stand drinking it all the time."
Seeing that she wasn't upset, Xiuzhi felt relieved. She sat down beside her with peace of mind. "You educated youth are all like family. I never thought we could talk like this. You educated youth know so much. Xiumei said you told Douzi so many interesting things that she can't learn. I've never even been to the city. Originally, when Xiuhong was sent to study in the county town, it was agreed that I would go with her. But then my mother said that there was no one at home to cook for my father, so she didn't let me go."
Xu Keke didn't interrupt, listening quietly as she poured out her heart. In Bai Lu's memory, she hadn't had much contact with this young girl. It was only later that she became close to the older Ma Yurong, and learned that the young girl had married and moved to a neighboring village, and then to the city, never to return.
"Hey, it's Wu Zhiqing, isn't she here to see you?"
Following Xiuzhi's pointing finger, Xu Keke saw Wu Wanyi wearing a plaid jacket walking over from the other side of the field.
But she wasn't there to see Xu Keke; she went straight for Chen Xichun.
They couldn't hear what the two were saying, but they saw Wu Wanyi try to give Chen Xichun something, which he pushed back. The young people next to Chen Xichun were making a fuss. Soon they heard it too, it sounded like two pieces of jujube paste pastry.
Chen Xichun refused firmly, leaving Wu Wanyi feeling somewhat embarrassed.
Then Widow Wang appeared out of nowhere and snatched the paper package from Wu Wanyi's hand. Smiling, she pulled her to the edge of the field.
"Xiuzhi, pick some wild vegetables when you have time. Mom will make a big meal for you tonight." Ma Yuying said to the two of them as she walked over, and then went to the other side to dig for wild vegetables.
Hearing that there would be steamed buns for dinner, Xiuzhi smiled and said that she was only able to eat them because of Xu Keke.
Xiuzhi's obvious joy startled Wu Wanyi, who also saw Xu Keke. Her smile faltered slightly, but when she turned to look at Widow Wang again, her expression softened with a fawning smile. The two women held hands, appearing as close as family.
Only Chen Xichun seemed somewhat at a loss under the mocking gazes of those around him.
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