Chapter 24 Xie Yan saved her again
Many aunties showed very strange expressions. How did these people respond?
They are not so active at this time.
Now they are clapping loudly.
Taozhi was already laughing in her heart. She was a women's representative, but all the people applauding her were men. How strange!
"Okay, everyone, remember, Comrade Xia Taozhi's job is to cooperate with the higher-ups to convey information to us and secure benefits for us, so everyone should cooperate with her and not cause her any trouble."
"That's all, let's continue eating."
After Secretary Chen finished speaking, he went to get his meal with a smile on his face.
Taozhi also went to get food. She now had a job that provided her with food and accommodation.
She could feel the gazes coming from not far away. They were from Luo Cuilian and her family. It was obvious that they were very surprised that she had suddenly become a village official.
Taozhi was sitting in a special seat, and she also saw Liu Guizhuang. He looked at her with a scrutinizing look in his eyes, but he didn't look at her for long before he quickly started eating.
After dinner, Taozhi went to the office. Her office was a table and a stool next to Secretary Chen.
Because this village is small, there are not so many requirements.
Her job in the village was simple. No one asked her to do anything, so she just did some reading.
After get off work, Taozhi did not go home, but took advantage of this time to plant the crops that Song Xiaoxi gave her in the fields.
She found a piece of land close to her office. Previously, crops were grown here, but because of the damage caused by the rain, the land became barren.
This time the grain was not planted here, and she happened to have a piece of land.
I hoe the ground clean, carry water to water the ground, find some plastic film and bamboo strips, and plant the seeds.
She was busy until late at night, and no one knew she was still farming here.
Although tired, I am satisfied.
On the way home, she remembered that she had learned from Secretary Chen the day before that the investigators would come to the village tomorrow.
By the time the school opens, it will be fully implemented.
Xia Taoyin was not there, so she tried to see if she could get close to them.
As Taozhi walked to a big tree not far from her home, she was stopped by someone.
Seeing that she was unharmed, Xie Yan's anxious expression finally calmed down. He held her arm, which was still trembling a little. "Where have you been? I can't find you anywhere."
Taozhi blinked: "I'm planting crops on the hill."
Xie Yan felt annoyed when he heard her talk. He went to the stove, to Shibatian, and to the second village, but he couldn't find her.
Who would have thought that she was actually on a hill not far from the brigade square——
"I'm glad you're okay." He didn't ask any more questions, but only he knew how anxious he was.
Seeing that she was fine, he felt relieved.
I've been squatting at her door all afternoon...
His tone became cautious: "Next time you want to plant something, you can ask me for help if you want to do it alone. Is that okay with you?"
If someone else is talking to her, she might feel uncomfortable, but if I am talking to her, it should be okay.
Taozhi nodded: "Okay."
It's really troublesome for her to farm alone all day.
But she didn't expect Xie Yan. She had been alone for a long time and was not used to relying on others.
Xie Yan let go of her and breathed a sigh of relief. Then he looked towards her house and whispered, "Someone's coming to your house. Be careful. If you have any problems, you can come to me. Do you hear me?"
"Okay." Taozhi looked over there: "Okay, I'll go take a look."
She was about to leave when she found Xie Yan still standing under the tree. She stopped and looked at him: "Xie Yan."
"Hmm?" Xie Yan looked at her, hesitant to speak.
Taozhi put her hands behind her back and looked at him with a smile: "Is there anything else you haven't said?"
There was a hint of caution in Xie Yan's dark eyes. He tucked his hands slightly in his sleeves and looked up at her: "You said before that you would come home with me and teach me how to write..."
However, he waited for her all day yesterday and all day today, but she didn't come.
Taozhi was stunned when she heard this. She patted her head and quickly walked up to him to apologize: "I'm sorry, I forgot. I'm so upset."
Taozhi looked at his face and reached out to hold his hand: "Sorry."
Xie Yan held her hand: "I don't mean to blame you, I just think... I might..."
His face flushed red as he scratched his head, his eyes looking up at the sky and then at the leaves: "Maybe I like you too much. I hope you can spare some of your time for me."
Taozhi's heart softened, how could she refuse such a kind thank you?
"good."
She reached into her pocket and pulled out a pen: "This is for you."
"If I break my promise next time, I'll buy you a gift."
She stuffed a pen into Xie Yan's hand. The pen had a good texture and you could tell it was not cheap just by touching it.
It's a men's gun, blue and strong...
He didn't know what words to use to describe it, but it was the best gift he had ever received.
He pursed his lips slightly: "Taozhi, I don't want this thing, and I can't write, you keep it..."
Taozhi suddenly took out a red fountain pen: "One blue and one red, a couple's pair."
"Couple?" Xie Yan stared at her smile, his eyes tinged with joy. He held her hand tightly: "Xia Taozhi, you've got it figured out. From now on, you're my partner. Keep your distance from others!"
Taozhi nodded obediently: "Yes, yes, Xia Taozhi is Xie Yan's girlfriend, and she will never get too close to anyone else."
Xie Yan was satisfied and he carefully put the pen away.
Taozhi thought of something and took out a bottle of ink from her pocket: "Here, practice your calligraphy well!"
Xie Yan looked at her pockets. Why did everything look empty?
Last time she also took out sugar from it, and there was no bulge here, so how could she take out ink?
He was puzzled, but didn't think much about it: "Okay."
He was thinking about what gift to give her...
It seems that the educated youth coming from the city now particularly like nice hats.
And scarves...
"Then I'll go." Taozhi touched the calluses on his palms. His hands were rough, but they were very clean.
Xie Yan nodded, the blush on his face had faded. He thought, it shouldn't be that difficult to tell Xia Taozhi in person that he likes her.
Taozhi said goodbye to him and put the pen back into the space. She walked home. Luo Cuilian had been waiting for her in the yard. When she saw her appear, she stared at Xia Taozhi without saying anything.
Taozhi didn't see anyone else. Didn't Xie Yan say that someone came to his house?
How come I didn’t see it?
With thoughts in her mind, she pushed open the door and entered the room.
The room was still the same as when she left. She held the door shut and walked over to sit on her bed.
Qi Wei was a little tired. She wanted to take a shower but couldn't go out to boil water. She always felt that Luo Cuilin... had some murderous intentions.
She poured cold water into the basin and wiped her face and body casually.
After washing her feet, she lay down on the bed. Because she was too tired, she closed her eyes and planned to sleep, and then she really fell asleep.
She was woken by choking, and her room was filled with thick smoke.
Taozhi couldn't help but suspect that Luo Cuilin wanted to burn her to death.
She quickly wet a towel with water and covered her nose with it. She went to get the stick to push the door open, but the door was locked from the outside and she couldn't open it no matter how hard she pulled.
“Help!!”
“Help!”
The peach branches were full of leaves, but no one showed up.
It was about three in the morning, and everyone in every household was fast asleep. No matter what she did, it was useless.
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