Du Yuhan planted some watermelons in the yard, and they grew very well. When the watermelons were almost ripe, Yuan Qiwen and Liu Gang would check on them every day, hoping that they would ripen quickly so they could eat them.
Watermelons ripened one after another during the sweltering heat.
Everyone was excited when Du Yuhan picked the first ripe watermelon.
Du Yuhan washed the watermelon and hung it in the well to cool it down, making it more refreshing to eat.
As Du Yuhan cut the watermelon open amidst everyone's expectant gazes, a refreshing watermelon aroma immediately wafted out.
The cut watermelon had bright red flesh and plump seeds. It was perfectly ripe and ready to eat.
Du Yuhan cut the watermelon into pieces and gave the two best pieces in the middle to Han Yixian.
Yuan Qiwen picked up a slice of watermelon, took a bite, then widened his eyes, gave a thumbs up, swallowed the watermelon in his mouth, and said, "It's so delicious! Yuhan, where did you get this watermelon seed? It's so sweet, like it's dipped in sugar."
Liu Gang nodded as he ate, saying, "This is the best watermelon I've ever eaten. We used to grow watermelons in my hometown, but they were nowhere near as good as this. This watermelon is big and tastes great; it's truly a fine variety."
Du Yuhan wouldn't tell them that she bought these watermelon seeds from the space shop. Although the gold coins spent on the seeds weren't much, she still felt a pang of regret, but it was worth it to grow such delicious watermelons.
She laughed and said, "Eat as much as you like. This big watermelon is enough for you to eat your fill. Once I met an old man selling seeds at the market, and I bought some vegetable seeds. These watermelon seeds were from him. I didn't expect the variety to be so good, and the watermelons grown from it to be so sweet. Let's keep the watermelon seeds as seeds so we can plant them again next year."
Han Yixian ate the watermelon in his hand, and it was indeed delicious. The Han family was a wealthy family, and he had eaten watermelon many times in his life, but this watermelon was arguably the best he had ever tasted.
Han Yixian was elegant no matter what he ate; it was a kind of noble air that seemed to be etched into his bones. Every gesture and movement of his was like that of a young nobleman.
Han Yixian discovered that many things became extraordinary after passing through Du Yuhan's hands. Perhaps Du Yuhan was lucky; even a small favor became unique.
Han Yi ate two pieces and then stopped. Eating too much of this stuff would make him need to go to the toilet soon.
He was very restrained in everything, except for the meals cooked by Du Yuhan, which he repeatedly made an exception for.
Du Yuhan only ate two slices and then stopped. Watermelon is considered cooling, and girls shouldn't eat too much of it. She hasn't had her first period yet, and she doesn't want to have stomach aches when it comes.
Yuan Qiwen and Liu Gang devoured the rest of the watermelon. As a result, the two of them had to go to the toilet several times that afternoon.
In the evening, Du Yuhan picked two more large watermelons. As it got dark, she had Yuan Qiwen ride a bicycle with Liu Gang carrying the watermelons to the Yuan and Yao families.
Delivering things at night is also to avoid being seen and causing unnecessary trouble.
The watermelon undoubtedly received unanimous praise from both families.
There was very little rain this summer, and Liu Gang and Yuan Qiwen carried water to irrigate the vegetables and crops in the yard, so the good growth of the fruits and vegetables in the house is also thanks to the two of them.
As summer gradually comes to an end and the weather cools down, the grape trellis in the yard is already full of red and green grapes that look like crystals.
When the first bunch of red grapes appeared, Liu Gang and Yuan Qiwen, who had been eyeing them for a while, secretly ate them.
The jujube trees in the yard have started to produce jujubes that are turning red. You can pick them from the lower parts, but most of them are from the higher parts.
Yuan Qiwen and Liu Gang dared not knock down the jujubes for fear of knocking down the unripe ones as well, which would surely lead to them being reprimanded. So the two of them could only pick some jujubes from the lower parts of the tree to satisfy their cravings.
Seeing that the weather was gradually getting cooler, Du Yuhan decided to go out in a couple of days.
After finishing breakfast, Yuan Qiwen, who had already started school, went to school. Liu Gang was weeding in the vegetable garden in the yard. Du Yuhan then told Han Yixian about her thoughts.
"Brother Han, I'm thinking of going out in a couple of days."
Han Yixian was somewhat surprised to hear this and asked, "Is there something you need to do?"
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "One reason I went out this time was to collect some herbs, some of which we don't have here. The other reason was that I wanted to secretly go home to see my adoptive parents. They worked so hard to raise me, and I'm worried that they might be bullied by the people in the old house."
Han Yixian knew that the herbs Du Yuhan mentioned were for him, and said, "Tell me what herbs you need, and I can have someone find them."
Du Yuhan shook her head and said, "The prescription I'm giving you to treat your leg is an ancient one. It requires more than just herbs; there are other things involved. Even if I tell you their names, you won't know what they look like or what they are. Telling others would be even more impossible."
So I'll have to go myself. I'll mainly be looking at some pharmacies; there shouldn't be any danger."
Han Yixian frowned and said, "You're still a young girl. I don't trust you to go out by yourself. Someone has to go with you."
Du Yuhan quickly waved her hand and said, "No need, as long as I have a letter of introduction, I can go out on my own without any problem. I'll put on some makeup and I'm sure no one will notice me. Besides, I have the kung fu you taught me, so ordinary people can't do anything to me."
I went home secretly this time, so that the people at the old house wouldn't know I was back.
I dare not write home; I'm afraid the people at the old house will know this address. If anything happens in the future, I'm afraid they'll come knocking on my door. They're shameless, selfish people, capable of anything; I dare not take the risk.
Han Yi frowned and considered for a moment before asking, "Are you really sure you're okay going out by yourself?"
Du Yuhan assured her, "There will definitely be no problem. I will come back safely."
Han Yixian felt that Du Yuhan had her own secrets that she didn't want others to know, so he didn't press her further.
He nodded and said, "Then I'll have Liu Gang get you a letter of introduction. I'll give you the phone numbers for my uncle and Uncle Yao's offices; just call them if you need anything. The post office usually has a phone number."
Stay at any military guesthouse you can find; it's safer there, and they should have telephones. Call Uncle Yao as soon as you arrive in each new place to let him know you're safe, so we don't worry about you at home.”
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "Thank you, Brother Han. I'll call Uncle Yao to let him know I'm safe as long as I can make a phone call."
Han Yixian didn't delay and immediately asked Liu Gang to find Yao Jingsong to get a letter of introduction so that he could convey his message to Yao Jingsong.
Du Yuhan spent two days preparing before buying a pair of large, black, non-prescription glasses and getting a long, unfashionable fringe. The glasses covered half her face, and the long fringe made it almost impossible to see what she looked like. Wearing old clothes, Du Yuhan looked like a completely different person.
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