Chapter Twenty-Six: Half a Cucumber



Besides, if she wants to eat vegetables in winter, she can grow them in greenhouses!

Thinking of this, Song Lili's eyes lit up. That's right, greenhouse-grown off-season vegetables should sell quite well, right?

Seeing even a little bit of green in winter is a joyful thing!

Song Lili secretly noted down this good idea, thinking that once she finished this busy period, she would immediately start planning and see if it could be implemented.

Thinking of these things, Song Lili felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She washed the cucumbers with cool water before walking into the field with Song Jianshe.

Upon arriving at the destination, Song Lili thought for a moment and decided to go to Zhang Qinghua's place instead.

After being blamed for something earlier, Song Lili's anger dissipated, and she was no longer upset.

She's no longer angry, has no grudge against Zhang Qinghua, and of course, won't avoid him anymore.

Zhang Qinghua breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Song Lili hadn't run away this time and had come directly here.

I'm afraid she'll act like she did this morning. If she does, I'll have to find a way to get her to come over, which would be such a hassle.

That's good!

The aunt next to him was still there, her eyes constantly fixed on Zhang Qinghua, making him feel uneasy and like he had a thorn in his side.

Song Lili noticed it too and laughed rather unkindly.

Yeah, she's a petty person. Even though she's not angry anymore, watching the drama unfold is still quite enjoyable...

Hearing the squeaking laughter behind him, like little mice, Zhang Qinghua's face darkened...

This girl is actually watching the show!

However, he was helpless. Although he was annoyed, he did not blame anyone and even showed a hint of doting affection that he himself did not realize.

At noon, as expected, everyone brought their own food, and no one wanted to go home to rest. Of course, the production team did not allow people to waste time going back and forth.

At such times, families usually gather together to share the meager rations, with the larger portion going to the person who does the hard work.

From this perspective, Song Lili and her group are quite special.

Song Jianshe and Song Yongren's workplace is quite far from here. Song Jianshe had previously said that Song Lili and her sister should eat lunch on their own.

Zhang Qinghua didn't go to see his family. After Luo Weijia told him to rest, he plopped down in front of Song Lili and Song Fang.

Song Lili glanced at Zhang Qinghua, and although she was puzzled, she didn't ask, nor did she have the right to.

Song Lili took out two small cucumbers she had picked in the yard from her basket and gave one to Song Fang, saying, "Fangfang, here, this will taste better."

Song Fang was pleasantly surprised, not expecting Song Lili to bring a small cucumber, but she soon began to feel sorry for her.

"Sister, why did you pick them so early? They could have grown a little longer. It's such a waste to pick such good stuff now..." There was a hint of reproach in her words.

Song Lili couldn't help but roll her eyes again. This girl and Song Jianshe really were siblings; they even said almost the same things.

"This stuff is grown for people to eat, what are we waiting for? It'll grow back..."

Song Lili had the idea of ​​growing off-season vegetables in winter, so she was even less concerned about these cucumbers at this moment.

As long as you can grow them, you can have as many as you want. Why would you feel bad about losing even one?

As he spoke, ignoring Song Fang's distressed and disapproving gaze, he took out the dry food that had been hidden under the potato leaves.

Song Lili sensed something was wrong, and when she turned her head, she saw Zhang Qinghua sitting next to her, and then she realized what was wrong.

She hesitated for a moment, then glared angrily at Zhang Qinghua before reluctantly cutting the small cucumber, about two fingers thick, in half.

"Here, these are from my family's private plot, I'll share half with you..." But her heart was bleeding; her precious little cucumbers were being given away just like that...

Zhang Qinghua seemed surprised for a moment, but he usually didn't show much emotion on his face, and even when he was surprised, it was rarely noticeable.

Song Lili had a slight feeling about it, but she didn't pay attention, thinking it was quite normal.

But Song Fang and Zhang Qinghua didn't think that way. In those days, being given food was the most surprising thing.

Song Fang opened her mouth as if to say something, but after glancing at Zhang Qinghua, she lowered her head again and looked at the cucumber in her hand.

Why would my sister give away the food so easily?

Zhang Qinghua's surprise was only momentary, and then a faint smile appeared in his eyes, very shallow, yet very bright.

He shook his head. "You eat it. I'll just eat the dry rations." Although cucumbers are not as precious as grains, they are still a rare treat.

"Just take it if I give it to you, why are you babbling so much nonsense?" Song Lili tossed it to Zhang Qinghua and snorted.

She remembered the potato Zhang Qinghua had given her that day, so she thought that she couldn't keep it to herself and had to share it.

Zhang Qinghua caught the half cucumber that Song Lili threw to him in a bit of a fluster, then smiled and took it after seeing her slightly pouting lips.

Forget it, if I return it, this girl will probably be unhappy.

After finally managing to calm her down and get her to stop avoiding me, I guess... I'll just have her eat.

Take a bite, and the cucumber's fresh, crisp texture and unique aroma immediately fill your mouth, tempting your taste buds.

Zhang Qinghua felt that this was the best, most fragrant, and most carefully eaten cucumber he had ever eaten in his life, bar none.

Seeing that Zhang Qinghua didn't say anything, Song Lili breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid he would refuse her.

Because after throwing the cucumber away, she remembered that in this day and age, people don't easily give away food to others.

Therefore, the fear is that Zhang Qinghua will not accept the offer.

Fortunately, he was neither stupid nor stubborn, and knew how to be flexible.

After lunch, there was another flurry of activity, but Song Lili didn't mess with the potatoes anymore; every single one was fine.

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