Bai Jiaojiao brought over some steamed buns at noon, but Deng Min refused, saying, "No, no!"
"Sister-in-law, I know I can't do much work in the fields, so I'll just do some logistics. Please don't refuse, I'm already embarrassed! I've already taken Dad and the others home, so please eat quickly."
Bai Shihai received a look from his wife and said, "You can do the work, but this noodle is very precious. You should save it for your brother-in-law and sister-in-law."
Deng Min nodded: "Your older brother is right. I'll just go home and get some later. It won't take much trouble."
Shen Heng frowned and said, "If she gives it to you, just take it. What are you fussing about? Our family isn't so poor that we can't even afford a steamed bun."
Bai Shihai and Deng Min didn't understand Shen Heng and thought he was angry because of his tone.
"Brother-in-law, that's not what your sister-in-law and I meant."
"Brother, if you think highly of me, I'll take it."
Bai Shihai was afraid that Shen Heng would think they looked down on him, so he had no choice but to compromise: "Then when we're done with our work, I'll have your sister-in-law cook a meal, and you can come over to eat."
Bai Shiqing had been wanting to eat for a long time and was waiting for her older brother to speak.
"Eat quickly, then we can rest for a bit before continuing."
With dirty hands, Bai Shiqing used chopsticks to pick up a steamed bun and took a bite.
These steamed buns are so sweet and fragrant that Bai Shiqing can eat one without any side dishes.
With Bai Shiqing starting, everyone started eating together. At noon, Li Shiqing came to borrow a hoe for half an hour as usual, and they also rested for half an hour.
Once Li Shiqing brought it back, they got back to work.
Bai Jiaojiao didn't go back in the afternoon either. She followed the group and worked for three days straight, and surprisingly, she adapted to the pace.
That evening, the large scythe that Li Lide had ordered finally arrived.
However, not every household has one; it's agreed that two or three families will each have one, and they will take turns using it.
Although everyone was dissatisfied, it was better than nothing, and they were all eager to try.
Seeing that everyone was exhausted after the past three days, the team leader gave everyone a one-night break, saying they didn't have to come to the night shift after dinner.
The whole village was thanking God, and Bai Jiaojiao was the one who ran home the fastest.
As soon as she got home, she collapsed onto the kang (a heated brick bed), turning her head to look at Shen Heng, who was coming and going: "Brother Heng, how do you have so much energy? I'm exhausted..."
Seeing Bai Jiaojiao stretching lazily in various ways on the kang, a hint of doting appeared in Shen Heng's eyes.
He said something nice, which was rare for him: "You're born to be loved, why do you need so much energy?"
Bai Jiaojiao blushed, and Shen Heng smiled mischievously: "If you serve Heng-ge well, what won't you get?"
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