Seeing that the group had finished half a cucumber, Song Lili took out two more, dividing them into half for each person so they could continue eating.
"These are grown by myself, and I have plenty, so don't be stingy. If you want some, just tell me and I'll bring them to you."
Song Lili understood that as long as their health improved, there wouldn't be any major problems. Health is the foundation of everything, and this was especially true for these elderly people.
Therefore, she also did her best to supplement their nutrition so that their bodies could recover.
After the first time, the second time was much easier; they would silently put the food in their mouths as soon as they got it.
Just as Song Lili had predicted, half an hour later, everyone got up and started working on their own initiative, though some people urged them on.
When others got up, Song Lili and several other elderly people also got up. Before leaving, Song Lili whispered, "Just watch what the elderly do and do the same thing."
The men were plowing the land, the old men were sowing seeds, and the women were picking up stones, pulling out the weeds that had been plowed and throwing them away, and cleaning the land.
By around 4 p.m., the men and the elderly had finished their work, and some took the opportunity to rest.
Upon seeing this, Wu Zhongge immediately pulled Zhao Qian, who was still working, aside and pointed to the elderly people standing and talking around her, saying, "Stop working."
Zhao Qian's health was the worst, and they were all very worried, fearing that she wouldn't be able to hold on. So what Song Lili said earlier was what they were thinking.
Qian Xianming and Li Zhiyuan also said, "Let's stand and rest for a while." However, the two of them did not stop.
Because four people would be too conspicuous, Zhao Qian was allowed to rest, but they were allowed to slow down their movements.
This can also be considered a rest.
Song Lili took the opportunity of going outside to haul away the hay to catch a glimpse of the scene, and a smile appeared in her eyes. The old people were all very clever and did it without making a sound.
This made her feel more at ease. She was smart, and with others lending a helping hand at the right time, it would be most effective.
At six o'clock in the evening, the sky was getting dark, and the people in the fields finished their work and started to walk home.
At this time, the people who had been carrying the seeds had an easier time. Many people would help their elderly relatives carry things or help others, while others could easily take on the task themselves.
Of course, it all depends on the individual; no one is forcing anyone to do it.
Song Lili quickly packed all the tools she could fit into her basket, then carried the rest in her hand.
She looked around, thought for a moment, and gave each elderly person a long, large, but not heavy hoe, so that they would look the same as the others.
Now, both the serious old man Wu Zhongge and the desperate old woman Zhao Qian smiled.
Several people couldn't help but admire her in their hearts; what a clever little girl she was, doing it so quietly that no one could find out.
This time they didn't refuse; they were already 80% certain that this girl really wanted to help them.
They followed silently behind Song Lili, listening to everyone's casual conversation, and then walked into the village.
In the evening, Song Lili made a pot of noodles, a mixture of wheat flour and oat flour, which tasted alright.
She filled a basin the size of a basketball to the brim, then put the vegetables she had picked from the greenhouse and washed after returning into the basket, put the basin in the basket, and handed it to Song Fang.
"Fangfang, you go... never mind, let your older brother go instead." She was afraid that Song Fang would be scared alone after dark.
"Brother, go and deliver this to those grandpas and grandmas. They're exhausted today and probably don't want to cook."
I'm afraid they'll just eat a few bites here and there. If they keep going like this, won't their health collapse?
"Lili... okay, I understand." Song Jianshe originally wanted to ask something, but after meeting Song Lili's gaze, he stopped talking.
Song Lili looked at Song Jianshe, who seemed about to say something but hesitated. She didn't ask, but simply told him, "Be careful, don't let anyone see you."
Song Jianshe nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
Watching Song Jianshe leave, Song Lili sighed inwardly. Perhaps she should tell her brother the truth, so that he wouldn't feel resentful.
She definitely wouldn't just send things once; she would send them every few days. Since they lived in the same house, Song Jianshe couldn't possibly not know.
I'm afraid that if this happens too often, Song Jianshe will feel very uncomfortable.
After finishing cooking, Song Jianshe hadn't returned yet. Song Lili said to Song Yongren, "Uncle, I think it's better to tell my brother the truth. I'm afraid he'll have a grudge."
Song Yongren sighed as he listened, "Sigh... Alright, then let's talk about it. Jianshe isn't a gossip, he won't go around spreading rumors."
Song Lili nodded. It's best for a family to have no secrets, otherwise it's not conducive to unity.
After dinner, Song Lili told Song Jianshe everything, and Song Jianshe's previous distress immediately disappeared.
He was uncomfortable, or more likely, resentful, and didn't understand why Song Lili had given so many things to those elderly people.
Upon hearing Song Lili's explanation, he immediately realized that he had been asked to do it by someone, and he felt much clearer-headed.
"No wonder! I was wondering why you were delivering things every few days. So that's what happened. Don't worry, I'll handle all the errands from now on."
Song Lili's heart tightened at first, then relaxed.
It seems her decision was correct; her brother was already starting to feel uncomfortable. If she had remained firm and said nothing, sending him gifts would have been acceptable.
However, if this continues for a long time, the older brother and younger sister who don't know the truth will definitely start to have their own thoughts.
Song Jianshe's reaction clearly told Song Lili that her worries had come true.
However, Song Jianshe's words reassured her, and she knew that once things were out in the open, everything would be fine.
However, he still reminded his brother in the end, "Brother, you can't tell anyone about this. No one except our family."
He hesitated for a moment, then looked firmly into Song Jianshe's eyes and said, "Even if it's my sister-in-law, I'm not good enough for her, do you understand?"
"Not even Xia Niu?" Song Jianshe asked rhetorically.
Song Lili shook her head firmly, "No, the fewer people who know, the better, otherwise who knows what might happen later."
Fearing that Song Jianshe might not take it seriously, she exaggerated, saying, "Brother, you must remember this, otherwise our whole family will be in trouble, and it will be quite a big trouble."
"Really?" Song Jianshe asked uncertainly.
Song Jianshe really didn't take Song Lili's words to heart. He thought that if she didn't want to tell him, she didn't have to, but it wouldn't matter if she accidentally let it slip one day.
But when I heard Song Lili say that, my heart skipped a beat, but I still asked the question out loud, feeling a little lucky.
"Yes, that's why I didn't tell you before. Now that you know, you'd better remember what I said, or the consequences will be unimaginable."
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