Chapter 23 Let's Plant Vegetables Together
The supply and marketing cooperative had a very complete selection of vegetable seeds, and Lu Mingyue picked out several kinds of vegetables suitable for planting in this season.
Huo Zheng had already turned the soil over and set aside separate vegetable plots.
The two children also wanted to join the vegetable planting team, looking on with expectant eyes.
"Yes, but there are two things I can't do."
Lu Mingyue held up two fingers, having discussed with the two children beforehand what they needed to pay attention to.
"What is it? Yao Yao, anything is fine with me."
Yao Yao accepted anything her mother asked for in just one second.
Leilei pinched his little sister's cheek, "You agreed before you even finished listening."
Yao Yao managed to save her face and looked at her brother, saying, "Mom is right!"
In less than a day, Yao Yao had gone from being her brother's little follower to being her mother's little follower.
Leilei felt completely abandoned by her.
Lu Mingyue was amused by Leilei's expression. Taking advantage of his inattention, she patted his head and said, "Don't worry, I won't sell you two out. It's simple, the first thing is to change out of your new clothes."
The two children were wearing brand new clothes, and if they went down to help in the fields, they would inevitably get mud on their clothes.
We'll have to wash them all over again, which will greatly increase our workload.
Yao Yao nodded quickly, "Mommy, is there one more?"
Despite her young age, Yao Yao can already do addition and subtraction within ten.
Leilei usually likes to count with a small wooden stick at home, and Yaoyao is also deeply influenced by him.
I can't do the difficult ones, but I have no problem with numbers under ten.
"Secondly, we must listen to what my dad and I say. Every vegetable seed has the potential to grow into a seedling, so we can't waste it."
Children always approach hands-on work with a childlike sense of fun.
Lu Mingyue was afraid she wouldn't be able to control the two children, so she talked to them in advance.
Leilei looked a little unconvinced. "I'm not a three-year-old child."
Yao Yao raised her little hand happily and said, "Yao Yao is three years old!"
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Well, anyway, both kids agree on both things.
They changed their clothes as quickly as possible and ran out to plant vegetables with the adults.
Huo Zheng took a small bamboo pole and drew a ditch along the vegetable patch.
The two children were in charge of the process, carrying enamel mugs and pouring water into the ditch.
Lu Mingyue pinched the vegetable seeds and sprinkled them evenly.
Then, carefully cover the vegetable seeds with your hands and place the prepared weeds on top.
After everything was tidied up, it was already quite late, so Lu Mingyue took the two children to wash their hands.
While planting vegetables, Huo Zheng boiled water on the stove outside, and the water was boiling by the time the vegetables were finished.
Huo Zheng had just scooped out the hot water when someone knocked on the door. He opened the door, and a young soldier was standing there.
The other person said a few words to him and then left. Huo Zheng told Lu Mingyue that he had to go out for a while and would be back later.
"Are you coming back for dinner?"
It was almost lunchtime, and Lu Mingyue was preparing to cook. If he wasn't coming back, she wouldn't cook his portion.
The weather is still quite hot, so we should avoid leaving leftovers if possible.
[If Huo Zheng doesn't eat at home, there will be no one to eat the leftovers.]
Huo Zheng: ? Are you being polite?
He coughed and said, "Come back."
"Okay, then I'll cook a few more dishes."
Receiving a positive reply, Lu Mingyue was in high spirits and rolled up her sleeves, ready to get to work.
The supply and marketing cooperative had a special place to sell seafood and meat. They bought a sea fish and a piece of lean meat.
In this era, the most popular cut of meat is fatty meat, followed by pork belly, and finally lean meat, which no one chooses.
Everyone needs to replenish their body's nutrients, and fatty meat can not only render oil, but also provide the body with the necessary nutrients.
If they hadn't arrived so late and only had this piece of lean meat, this sea fish would probably have been the only meat dish on the table today.
"Alright, kids, let's go wash our hands and get ready to cook."
After Huo Zheng left, Lu Mingyue chased the two children to put down the mud in their hands and wash up.
Can you do it yourself?
With a flushed face, Lei Lei said loudly, "Yes, I can do it. I'm a man."
Taking a bath is a trivial matter for me.
Lu Mingyue raised an eyebrow and helped him adjust the water temperature. "Okay, then let's take a bath by ourselves. Call me if you need anything."
Children this age are already starting to feel shy, so Lu Mingyue respected the child's privacy, adjusted the water for him, and then left.
With a flushed face, Lei Lei closed the door, making sure Lu Mingyue wasn't too far away before leaving.
When he came out again, Lu Mingyue was already cooking in the kitchen.
Leilei washed the clothes clean himself and stood on a small stool to hang them on the clothes rack.
Huo Zheng is sometimes away on missions and not at home. Lei Lei is worried that the nanny they hired won't take good care of her younger sister, so she often helps with washing clothes and cooking.
The little guy is very happy as long as he's not idle and has to do his part to take care of his sister.
Lu Mingyue started cooking the rice first, planning to make claypot rice for dinner.
The new clay pot I bought from the supply and marketing cooperative must be used promptly to justify its high price.
The seafood will be braised, and the lean meat will be made into sweet and sour pork, a favorite among the children.
The sweet and sour taste is loved not only by the children, but also by her.
Yao Yao noticed the fine beads of sweat on Lu Mingyue's forehead, ran out quickly, and came back soon after, holding a clean white handkerchief in her hand. She tugged at Lu Mingyue's sleeve, signaling her to lower her head.
Lu Mingyue was preparing side dishes when she felt her clothes being tugged. Meeting the child's concerned eyes, she bent down slightly to look her in the eye and asked, "What's wrong, Yao Yao?"
Yao Yao didn't say anything, but she did what she had to do with her actions.
It turned out that she wanted to wipe her sweat. Lu Mingyue felt a surge of warmth in her heart. As expected, her daughter was the most considerate.
Sweet and soft little Yao Yao is much cuter than Lei Lei, that cool and aloof little guy.
Lu Mingyue was complaining to the system and didn't notice Leilei appearing behind her.
Leilei paced back and forth in the kitchen, glancing at Lu Mingyue and then at his younger sister, as if he had something to say, but ultimately held back.
Lu Mingyue was worried for him. What did this child want to say? Why hadn't he said it yet?
She wasn't one to beat around the bush; she directly asked Leilei what he wanted to say.
Leilei pursed his lips and said, "Dad said I'm a man and should take care of you and my sister. I should do the dangerous thing of starting the fire."
So that's what he was agonizing over all this time, huh?
"Okay, I'm about to cook, but don't get too close."
Lu Mingyue found him a safe spot where he could have a fire to burn without getting hurt.
Leilei held the fire tongs and worked happily, a sense of pride rising in his heart.
Mingyue did not look down on him because he was a child, but communicated with him in an equal tone, which made the little guy very happy.
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