She bought the rabbit at the hospital entrance when she went to get medicine. It cost two yuan and weighed over four pounds, which was a good deal, so she bought it without hesitation.
Her cooking skills aren't great, and she's been busy with mulberries these past few days, so it's been delayed until now.
"I'll put the bicycle back first, and I'll come back to tidy up later." Sangshen finished a glass of water, feeling warm all over.
Bling nodded. "No rush." It's okay if dinner is a little later.
Sangshen put down his cup, stood up, opened the door, went outside, pushed his bicycle towards his home, and parked it first.
Then he lit the coal stove before taking out the rice. He planned to stay there tonight, and if he didn't light the stove, he'd freeze to death.
As dusk fell, Grandpa Qian and his family, who had just finished get off work, entered the courtyard and were immediately greeted by the aroma of tangy and spicy meat. For them, who had worked all day and were starving, this was an irresistible temptation.
Once they learned the source of the aroma, they immediately gave up their plans. After all, it wasn't a holiday, and who would be willing to eat meat? Only children like Xiao Sang and Xiao Bu, who had no family burdens, could afford it.
I took a deep breath of the aroma, then hurried home, ready to eat while the meat still smelled delicious—that way, I could at least show that I'd eaten meat, right?
At Grandma Lan's house, she was very impatient with her two grandsons' crying and fussing, and muttered curses under her breath at Buling and Sangshen.
"Young people just don't know how to manage money, they're just wasting it." Then, he started yelling at his grandson: "Eat, eat, all you know is eating! Our family doesn't have the same conditions as other people. We're lucky if we have food to eat. Shut up, everyone! Anyone who cries won't get dinner tonight!"
The Zhou and Xu families were also having a headache. Sister-in-law Lu was grumbling as she ate, her only thought being that Buling, a mere girl, was eating so well, while Wu Yuanyuan had completely outdone her.
Bling didn't care what they thought. She held the rice, beaming with joy. It was delicious! Her decision was definitely right; only mulberries could make this rabbit's death worthwhile.
Sangshen looked at the little black girl with doting eyes, her face beaming with happiness, her tenderness almost overflowing.
With Xiao Hei Niu, he could always let go of his heavy burdens. Just sitting down and having a meal with her was enough to make him very content.
"Oh, right, I'll probably still be staying out for the next few days. I'll leave you the key; feel free to use anything in my place," Sangshen suddenly said.
Bu Ling paused in her rice-cooking, put down her bowl, and looked at him: "Is something wrong?"
"Don't worry about the bookworm."
Buling nodded. She really couldn't help. "Okay, you can stay here. I'll look after the house for you."
Sangshen didn't say she didn't need to look after her, but left the key behind.
After finishing their meal, the two didn't chat much. Sang Shen went back to his room to rest; he was exhausted from work these past few days, and he wouldn't have made the trip if he hadn't wanted to see Xiao Hei Niu.
But now he is full of power!
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