The next afternoon, Shen Zhizhu and Xu Haonan joined the team going up the mountain to chop firewood. In Shen Zhizhu's words.

It was romantic for them to bring back some firewood a little bit every day, but she didn't want Xu Haonan to get tired. Anyway, Du Zaide was willing to let them ride on the tractor, so why not do it.

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Don't wait until the time comes when you don't need it, and then go around saying that you only forgave Du Zai De on the surface, but in your heart you still blame him.

Even if this is true, since you have already done the superficial work, you might as well do it thoroughly. It won't hurt yourself.

She got up early because Xu Haonan called her to have breakfast as he said the day before. God knows, since the exam, she had let go of the laziness in her body and didn't want to get up at all.

But in the end, I still got up with my iron willpower, but now I am following the team and can't help yawning.

"Looks like you got up early today."

Xu Haonan felt distressed when he saw Shen Zhizhu yawning continuously. He was used to seeing her bright, lively and cunning appearance, and it was rare to see her look so listless.

Shen Zhizhu listened and thought that the other party had not let go of waking him up early so that he could sleep until he woke up naturally. His eyes were shining with anticipation, and he even woke up from his sleep for a while.

"Does this mean I don't have to get up early to eat breakfast anymore?"

Xu Haonan stretched out a finger with amusement, put it on the other person's forehead, and gently refused.

"Of course... No. You still have to eat, but after you finish eating, you can sit for a while and then take a nap."

Shen Zhizhu didn't feel any pain, but he still touched his forehead with his hand, pouted slightly, and then retracted his hand as if frightened.

With a smacking sound, he slapped himself on the mouth.

[Oh my god, at my age, she is still pouting like a kid. So disgusting.]

However, I have never learned or practiced this kind of movement, so how come I can do it so naturally?

Xu Haonan didn't understand. He thought her pouting was very cute and in line with her personality. If he didn't think it was inappropriate, he would have wanted to pinch it.

"Forget it, I don't like sleeping in. It always delays things."

"Why?"

Shen Zhizhu thought for a moment and then answered.

"It's not that I don't like it, but every time I go to sleep, I want to sleep for six or seven hours. Otherwise, I always feel like I'm not asleep, but still sleepy. When my sleep is interrupted and I go back to sleep, it feels like my sleep time has been reset and I need to recalculate it."

It was the first time that Xu Haonan heard such a feeling and he found it a little strange. Although he felt sorry for Shen Zhizhu who was yawning at this time, he absolutely could not skip breakfast.

Shen Zhizhu didn't know when he started to have this problem. In his previous life, he was busy all the time and rarely had time to relax like this.

I always get up very early in the morning and start to work. I am busy all day long and there is no time to take a nap.

I do take a nap at noon occasionally.

"Maybe it's because the weather is getting colder, so I don't want to get up and want to sleep in the warm bed. Or maybe it's because days like this are so beautiful that I feel lazy."

To be honest, she loves her current state.

They soon reached the mountain.

In the back mountains in winter, there are few prey and the activity range of fierce creatures is also limited. As long as you don't go to very deep places, you will feel safer with so many of them.

Du Zaide parked the tractor on the main road, turned off the engine, and then came to everyone and gave them some instructions.

"Well, although it's winter, it's better not to go deep into the back mountain, lest we encounter any danger. We don't have the physique of Haonan, who can kill a wild boar by himself. There must be a lot of firewood in the deep, but we also have to ensure our own safety, right?"

"As long as you see a branch, you can pick it up. Even if it feels damp, it's okay. We can pick it out and dry it at home. It can still be used..."

Shen Zhizhu was no longer in the mood to listen to what Du Zaide said next, and cursed Du Zaide in his heart.

[Damn old thing, isn't this for my husband? There's more firewood in the deep place. Everyone, please ensure your safety and don't get close. But my husband can kill a wild boar with one punch, so it's okay. Let Xu Haonan go to the deep place to pick up the firewood. I almost said this.]

Shen Zhizhu stared at Du Zaide with sharp eyes. If he dared to open his mouth, she would go up and slap him twice.

But from what he said, he wanted everyone to wait until all the firewood outside was picked up before letting Xu Haonan go in deeper to pick some.

Fortunately, everyone was simple and honest people. They did not hear Du Zai De's hint. After Du Zai De finished his instructions, they spontaneously went in different directions to start working.

Shen Zhizhu sneered, ignored Du Zaide, and pulled Xu Haonan to find a direction to collect firewood.

"Chitake Hiroo, you two wait a moment."

The road on the mountain was a bit steep. Du Zaide staggered up to the two of them, grinning and trying his best to look kind.

But in Shen Zhizhu's eyes, he was just an old creature with bad intentions and couldn't hide his tail.

"What's wrong? Could it be that the village chief regrets and doesn't allow my husband and I to use the tractor anymore?"

Du Zaide shook his head.

"That's impossible. Since you are here, you should pick up your share and help the villagers pick up more."

Before Du Zaide could finish his next words, he was interrupted by Shen Zhizhu.

"Village chief, you can't say that. My husband and I didn't pay any money, so we shouldn't have used the space on the tractor. But we couldn't refuse your invitation. How could we always stay here to pick more? Don't worry, we have picked our share and won't take more."

Shen Ai Qiu and Du Manjun also came, but they were always at the front of the team, while Shen Zhizhu and his team were at the back.

That's why we haven't met until now.

Shen Ai Qiu thought it was a good opportunity, so he spoke in a doubtful tone.

"Shouldn't you feel embarrassed and help pick up more and share with everyone? Why do you just pick up your own and leave? Cousin, isn't this a bit too selfish?"

The villagers who had not walked far pricked up their ears, wanting to hear more. Although they were on Shen Zhizhu's side in their hearts, what Shen Aiqiu said also made sense.

Shen Zhizhu raised his eyebrows and imitated Shen Aiqiu.

"Cousin, if my husband and I really followed everyone to collect firewood, do you think that everyone would feel bad and force firewood on us? Then, wouldn't they not have enough firewood? It would be better for us to collect enough firewood and not get involved, so that they don't have to share it every time and count it as ours, which is troublesome."