Lu Yunqi's pupils contracted, and he turned around in surprise, "Uncle?"
Yu Yao stood up from her private plot and ran to him. "Lu Ze, you're back."
Lu Ze looked at her gently and smiled. "Yes, I'm back."
After saying that, he looked at Lu Yunqi, his expression as cold and stern as ever, "Who did you just say still has feelings for you?"
Lu Yunqi felt Lu Ze's icy gaze and was terrified. He denied it outright, "No, no one."
"Is that so?" Lu Ze wasn't going to let him off so easily. His expression was serious. "Lu Yunqi, you're an adult. You graduated from high school. Do I need to teach you what to say and what not to say?"
Lu Yunqi lowered his head. "No, no need. Uncle, I know I was wrong."
Little did he know that Lu Ze would just happen to be back. If he had known, he would never have said such a thing in front of his uncle.
If Yu Yao hadn't provoked him, he wouldn't have spoken so recklessly.
Lu Ze was somewhat disappointed. "You were wrong, but the person you should apologize to is not me, but Yu Yao."
For Lu Yunqi to apologize to Yu Yao was an insult. All the threats he'd just made felt like resounding slaps across his face.
Lu Yunqi felt a chill in his heart.
I never expected that even the aloof Uncle could succumb to the charms of a beautiful woman; he underestimated Yu Yao.
Will his uncle really help his parents this time? He wasn't sure.
Lu Yunqi clenched his fists, and under Lu Ze's stern gaze, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and apologize to Yu Yao, "I'm sorry, Auntie, I was wrong, I shouldn't have said those things."
After saying that, Lu Yunqi felt his face burning and wished he could disappear into the ground.
His gaze fell on Yu Yao, who was standing next to his uncle, and met her eyes.
Yu Yao hummed in agreement, her eyes carrying a hint of provocation, practically screaming "I did it on purpose" on her forehead.
She knew Lu Ze was back as soon as she smelled the familiar scent of soap in the air.
That's right, she deliberately provoked Lu Yunqi.
Having not seen her for so long, does Lu Yunqi really think she's easy to bully? Since he's forgotten how to remember, then let's teach him a lesson.
Otherwise, given Lu Yunqi's arrogant and domineering behavior, without the protection and pampering of Lu Guoliang and his wife, who knows what kind of trouble he would cause.
Lu Yunqi's smile was forced, but he was already feeling incredibly embarrassed.
She must have known that her uncle was coming back soon, and she deliberately induced him to say something reckless in order to interfere and prevent him from helping her.
Yu Yao, what a vicious heart you have!
She took revenge on him in this way because he refused to marry her.
She had been thinking that if her uncle didn't want her anymore, she could take her in out of consideration for their past marriage, so that she could stay with him as his mistress and have a place to go.
I never expected her to scheme against me like this.
Lu Yunqi was overflowing with anger and resentment, but now that he needed his uncle's help, he had no choice but to back down.
Yu Yao ignored his inner thoughts and looked at Lu Ze instead, "Has the matter been handled well?"
Lu Ze's eyes were bloodshot, his chin was covered in stubble, and he looked tired, clearly having not rested much.
"It's all taken care of. I'm sorry to have worried you."
The two talked intimately as they walked towards the main room.
Lu Yunqi stood there, watching the two figures disappear into the distance, unable to hide his grief, anger, and jealousy.
The current difficulties are only temporary; in four years, all of this will be over.
He has memories of his past life and is destined for great things. When that time comes, Yu Yao, you will definitely regret treating me like this today.
Yu Yao, do you know that you missed my only chance to forgive you?
Lu Ze frowned when he noticed that Lu Yunqi hadn't followed. "What are you standing there for? Come into the study with me."
The so-called study is actually just a bedroom separated by a curtain, where a desk and bookshelves are placed.
Lu Ze and Lu Yunqi went inside to talk, while Yu Yao went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Of course, she only made it for two people.
Lu Yunqi dreamed of eating her cooking.
The cabbage seeds I sowed in my private plot last month have grown into lush, green bok choy, which are perfect for making an egg drop soup with eggs.
Steam a can of anchovies with fermented black beans, then dig up some potatoes from the yard and stir-fry some green peppers and potato slices, and you're all set.
Once you get used to using the earthen stove in a farmhouse, you'll find it very convenient. You can boil water in a large pot underneath and steam canned food and rice on top.
The prepared fried egg and bok choy soup was also placed on top to steam, so it wouldn't get cold and taste bad later.
Yu Yao put a piece of wood in the stove and waited for it to burn by itself before taking a bamboo basket to dig potatoes in her private plot.
The island has a warm winter, and the climate is perfect for growing potatoes. Yu Yao had previously learned how to grow potatoes from Sister Mei Hua, and planted two rows of them while the winter weather was good.
The potatoes are ripe now, and it's time to enjoy fresh potatoes.
The potatoes were given to us by Aunt Ge, who said they came from Baihe Brigade and were particularly delicious.
Yu Yao found a potato plant, grabbed the potato stalk, and pulled it upwards.
As the loose sand settled, potatoes the size of ping-pong balls were revealed, their color a bright yellow.
It's that little chick-yellow color, it looks so appealing.
Yu Yao harvested about a pound of small potatoes from just one plant. Although they weren't as big as the ones you buy in supermarkets in later years, they looked delicious.
Wash the potatoes thoroughly with clean water to expose their yellow skin, then slice them thinly with a knife. Stir-fry them with freshly picked chili peppers, and the aroma fills the entire kitchen as the temperature rises.
She and Lu Ze both preferred a softer, more glutinous texture, so they stir-fried it for a few more minutes.
Seeing that it was almost done cooking, Yu Yao added only a little salt for seasoning, picked up a piece to taste, and her eyes lit up.
The potatoes are soft and tender with a great texture and a very strong, unique potato flavor. Paired with the chili peppers, it's so delicious that you'll want to eat a second slice after just one.
Yu Yao felt she could eat a whole plate of potatoes.
study.
Lu Yunqi asked urgently, "Uncle, is there no other way to save my parents? They've never suffered in their lives. How can they endure being sent to the countryside?"
Once he is sent down to the countryside, the news will definitely not be kept secret. Will the worker-peasant-soldier recommendation quota that he worked so hard to obtain also be affected?
Lu Ze looked at him and said, "Yun Qi, you should know that this is the result of our efforts. If we had dealt with the things that Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law did strictly, they wouldn't even have been able to save their lives."
Although Lu Yunqi knew this, he was still unwilling to give up. "Uncle, aren't you on good terms with Commander Zheng? Can't you ask Commander Zheng to put in a little effort and give my parents a chance to make amends?"
Lu Ze's face turned cold. "Lu Yunqi, Commander Zheng has already helped us too much with this matter. We can't interfere anymore."
"Why not?" Lu Yunqi refused to give up and pleaded with Lu Ze, "The military leaders are soldiers that Commander Zheng once led. If Commander Zheng is willing, maybe my parents can be safe. Uncle, please go and beg Commander Zheng again. Please try again!"
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