Chapter 60 What a coincidence! How about we have a meal together? ...
Thinking back to the last time they met, they also had a casual meal like this.
However, the circumstances of that meal are quite different from the current situation.
After subconsciously finishing his sentence, Guo Baiwen felt incredibly clumsy with words.
But for some reason, that was the first question that came to mind.
The words have already been spoken, and this isn't like a chat application where you can retract them within two minutes. We're so close, it's hard not to hear.
Guo Baiwen could only cautiously steal glances from the corner of his eye to see Chen Baoyue's reaction after hearing these words.
Fortunately, after hearing such a rash statement, she didn't immediately say yes or no. After thinking about it carefully, she explained, "If we're going to eat together, let's wait a bit. My father and mother just took the furs to exchange for rice and flour."
"They should be here with the things in a little while. I'm worried they'll get anxious if they don't see me and the stall when they get here."
etc!
Chen Baoyue is saying—her mother came today too?!
Oh my god!
What should we do?!
Upon receiving this new information, Guo Baiwen's heart paused for a moment before pounding wildly.
Despite the pressure of his rapidly pounding heart, he subconsciously touched the base of his ear and discovered that it had become red and burning hot without him even realizing it.
He wanted to relax, so without looking up, he just kept nodding and replying, "Okay—we'll wait. We ate a lot of snacks on the way here, so we're not very hungry."
As Guo Baiwen spoke, he took the opportunity to turn slightly to the side, trying to use this gap to properly tidy up his clothes and headscarf that he was wearing today.
He was just anxious and only careful not to let Chen Baoyue discover his little scheme.
After he finally managed to secretly adjust himself, he turned around and found that his grandmother was looking at him with a rather strange expression.
Feeling a little guilty, Guo Baiwen touched his nose and tried to ask in a nonchalant tone, "W-what's wrong, Grandma?"
Grandma Guo didn't rush to answer, but instead looked him up and down twice.
After a moment of silence, she gave a knowing smile and replied kindly, "It's nothing, Grandma is just looking around. It's so lively here, I'm just taking a look."
Only Guo Xiaohua, sandwiched in the middle, looked at this person with a bewildered expression, then turned to look at that person.
If you can't figure it out, then stop thinking about it.
She simply lifted her skirt, squatted down, and spoke to Chen Baoyue, "Sister Chen, do you know what good food is around here?"
You've come to the right person. Chen Baoyue counted on her fingers a few snacks she had tried nearby that were pretty good.
The strange atmosphere dissipated completely as the conversation continued.
The four of them didn't wait long in the same spot.
Soon, Guo Baiwen saw Chen Youtian carrying a heavy basket on his back and leading an unfamiliar woman by the hand, struggling to make his way through the crowd not far away.
Even faster than him was Chen Baoyue, who was still chatting.
She stood up from her half-squatting position and waved her arms widely towards the people in the distance, calling out, "Father—Mother—"
Upon hearing her call, the two people in the crowd immediately quickened their pace.
After finally squeezing out of the crowd and walking to the stall, I noticed the extra family at my stall.
"Grandma Guo? You've come to the market today too?" Chen Youtian hadn't even put down the basket on his back when he saw the familiar face in front of him and greeted her with some surprise.
Grandma Guo looked at them with a smile and greeted them, "Yes, what a coincidence!"
The last time we met in the county town was around the time before the Lunar New Year last year.
Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Fortunately, everyone looked to be in good health, just like the last time we met.
This was the first time Chen Zhonghua had seen the Guo family that her husband had mentioned. Last time, he took Baoyue to the county town and brought back more rice, flour, and cooking oil than usual. Not only that, he also managed to get her a new outfit.
Although she scolded her husband after she found out the price of the outfit.
But receiving an unexpected gift still makes me happy.
She listened to the two talking, but her eyes also glanced at the young man standing not far away.
When my husband came back last time, he also told him that the Guo family's youngest son was a good person, but he was two years younger than my Baoyue.
Although Chen Zhonghua didn't say anything on the surface, he had roughly sketched out the Guo family's situation based on what Chen Youtian had said.
Their original house in Guojia Village collapsed, but they were able to move to the county town immediately. I heard that they now have their own shops and businesses.
According to Baoyue, the business is thriving.
In any case, their wealth is beyond what people from the mountains like them can compare to each other.
So when Chen Youtian mentioned it to her last time, she just listened casually and didn't take it to heart.
It was such a coincidence that the two families, who lived so far apart, were able to meet at such a large market.
Even though she knew it was impossible, she still subconsciously glanced at Guo Baiwen.
Indeed, as her husband had said, with her regular features and clear eyes, she looked better than the children in their own village.
only--
She couldn't help but turn her head to look at Chen Baoyue again, only to find that the girl still seemed oblivious, watching her father and Grandma Guo chatting happily.
So he just chatted happily with Guo Baiwen and Guo Xiaohua.
It's not immediately clear whether they have that intention or not.
Chen Zhonghua sighed inwardly, just as he overheard Grandma Guo talking to Chen Youtian about how the two families could have a meal together later.
Neither of their families were the kind of socially significant families that liked to strictly adhere to the separation of men and women.
“Last time I went to the county town, your family treated my husband and Baoyue to a meal. Let us treat them this time!”
Grandma Guo quickly waved her hand and said, "No, no, no, that time we just had a simple meal at home, it didn't count as an invitation, how could I trouble you this time!"
Seeing that Grandma Guo was about to decline, Chen Baoyue said, "Grandma Guo, please don't be so polite. Guo Baiwen just told me how to fix this arrow, and I wanted to thank him properly again!"
Grandma Guo and Chen Youtian were unaware of this matter.
Upon hearing Chen Baoyue's words, Chen Youtian, knowing how many discarded arrowheads he had stockpiled, couldn't help but beam with joy and exclaimed, "Really?! Oh dear, then we really have to thank Brother Guo!"
No matter how much the Guo family refused, they finally decided who would pay for lunch.
It's almost lunchtime, and there are quite a few people eating everywhere.
Chen Zhonghua thought about the route he had taken and asked the group, "How about we go to the foot massage shop not far ahead?"
Chen Youtian knew the shop she mentioned, and nodded in affirmation, "Yes, the food there is indeed very delicious."
Unlike the many stalls and vendors at today's market, that foot inn was originally located nearby, somewhat like a post station.
To make it convenient for passersby, the store not only sells food but also provides accommodation.
Although it can't compare to the restaurants in the county town, the food is good and the accommodation is fairly clean.
Sometimes, when he returned from the county town and it was too dark to make it up the mountain, he would choose to stay at this shop first.
After deciding where to have lunch, a group of people helped pack up the food from the stall.
When we first opened our stalls this morning, we sold quite a few leather goods and dried meat. Now that we don't have much left, everyone is packing up quickly.
As Chen Zhonghua helped fold the furs, he subconsciously counted them, then turned to his daughter and asked, "Where's that fox fur? Didn't you say you were going to save it to make yourself a fox fur hat when it gets cold?"
The fox wasn't difficult to kill, but what was remarkable was the exceptional quality of its fur.
There wasn't a single impurity in the color.
If you take a piece of leather like this to the county town, the price won't be much different from that of the big spotted pelt.
However, because Chen Baoyue liked it, they brought it out on this trip without intending to sell it.
In just a short while, the fox fur disappeared.
Could it be that there are too many people in this market, and someone took advantage of their conversation to do something sneaky?
She should have kept quiet until she asked Chen Baoyue.
Chen Baoyue looked up with bright eyes, completely unaware that anything was amiss. "When Guo Baiwen was changing the arrow with me just now, I gave it to him as a thank-you gift!"
She caught the fox herself, so she didn't think it was a big deal to give it away.
Chen Zhonghua was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but ask again, "But didn't you say before that this was your favorite piece of leather?"
At that time, her neighbor offered her two pelts of slightly lower quality but the same color in exchange, but she refused to trade them.
Those two pelts could make a new fox fur coat.
Chen Baoyue didn't think there was anything wrong with it. "Mother, when it comes to gifts, you should naturally choose the best."
Moreover, when I was chatting with Guo Baiwen just now, he also shared some tips on bow and arrow maintenance.
Although she hasn't had a chance to put them into practice yet, some of those methods her father had told her about, and some even her father didn't know about.
She felt that, apart from her own father and uncle, it was rare for her to be able to talk so well with someone about archery.
It's just a leather item.
It's great to have made a friend with such similar interests.
It's not a loss.
Upon hearing Chen Baoyue's words, Chen Zhonghua looked at her eyes more closely.
Upon seeing her open and honest expression, Chen Zhonghua didn't know whether to breathe a sigh of relief or sigh inwardly. She simply nodded silently and said, "Mother understands."
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