Song Weizheng reached out and took the bracelet, looked at it carefully, and asked, "What is it made of?"
Jiang Suinsui: “…Can’t you tell? It’s a bracelet…”
Song Weizheng frowned, looking confused.
Jiang Suinsui suddenly realized that probably no one here was wearing a bracelet.
Song Weizheng: "For me?"
Jiang Suinsun didn't know whether she should admit that the bracelet was intended for him. After all... her straw bracelet looked too simple.
She smiled awkwardly and said, "It's a matter of reciprocity. You gave me a grasshopper, I can't just take it for nothing."
"But that's all I know how to do." Jiang Suisui explained, "Don't be fooled by how plain it is now. If I braid it with colorful ropes, it will look really nice on my hand!"
She reached out to take the hand rope back: "Forget about this, later..."
"Sui Sui, A Zheng, what are you talking about?" Song Rulan's happy voice interrupted her actions.
Only then did Jiang Suishun realize that she and Song Weizheng had unknowingly become very close to each other, almost bumping heads.
She quickly sat up straight and said, "No, nothing."
Song Rulan looked at the two young people, not knowing what came into her mind, and smiled with satisfaction: "Wash your hands and come to eat, the food is ready."
"Okay!" Jiang Suisui agreed quickly, then quickly stood up and left her seat.
On the other side, Song Wei Zheng looked at her fleeing back and silently put the handleash into his pocket.
When Jiang Suinsui came to the place to wash her hands, Song Yuxue had already scooped a basin of water for her.
Jiang Suisui praised: "Xiaoxue is so well behaved and capable!"
Song Yuxue felt a little embarrassed by the compliment, so she pursed her lips and said nothing.
Jiang Suinsui felt curious while washing. This was the first time she saw people washing hands before meals in this place.
When she ate at the Jiang family, everyone went straight to the table. Jiang Sui Sui had advised Grandma Jiang to wash her hands before eating, but was criticized for being troublesome.
"Xiaoxue, does your family always have the habit of washing hands before meals?"
Song Yuxue nodded: "Yes, mom said that you have to wash it thoroughly before you can eat."
Jiang Suinsui couldn't help but give Aunt Lan a thumbs up in her heart. Good hygiene habits should be taught from an early age.
That's why, even though they are dressed simply like the villagers, they still make people feel bright.
In addition, Jiang Suisui couldn't help but guess that Song Rulan's temperament and upbringing gave her the feeling of a lady from a noble family, and perhaps her life experience was not simple.
But these are all things of the past. I don’t know whether she finally found her family. If I get into university and move to the city in the future, maybe I can ask around for Aunt Lan... Oh, that’s not right. Did she forget something?
Jiang Suinsui was lost in thought while washing, when she suddenly felt her hands were empty. She looked down and found that the basin had been taken away.
she:"?"
Song Weizheng held the basin of water and said, "That's enough. I'm almost done washing my bald skin."
Jiang Sui Sui: …
When they finally sat down at the Song family's dining table, Jiang Suishun suddenly remembered, "Oh no! I forgot to tell grandma that I wouldn't be going home for dinner!"
She was about to stand up and go back to report the news, but Song Rulan stopped her and said with a smile, "Don't panic, I've already asked Xiaoxue to run over there before, your grandma knows about it."
Song Rulan: "Just eat here peacefully. I'll ask Zheng to take you home after dinner."
Jiang Suinsui chuckled and said, "That's not a problem. It's so close, I can go back by myself."
"That won't do," Song Rulan said angrily, "Everyone who comes is a guest, and we all have to see them off."
"Of course, our relationship is closer, but this is a token of my love, isn't it, Zheng?"
Song Wei Zheng, who was called, was serving rice and dishes at this time. He looked up at Jiang Suisui and said "hmm" softly.
Jiang Suisui, who was arranged: ...Okay, it’s all thoughtful.
"Come, let's eat." Perhaps because she was in a good mood, Song Rulan looked particularly energetic today. "Today is Zheng's birthday. I steamed braised pork rice. Zheng's favorite when he was a child. You should try it, too, Suishun."
As soon as she finished speaking, a bowl of pork rice was placed in front of Jiang Suinsui.
She couldn't help but sigh in her heart: What a generous deal!
This was the first time she had eaten meat and rice since she came here! She almost couldn't hold back her tears.
She picked up the bowl and took a deep breath. The smoky aroma of bacon and the fresh fragrance of rice blended perfectly together, filling her face with the aroma and making her mouth water.
This rice is pure, not the kind of rice mixed with sweet potatoes or coarse grains, it is pure rice! And this bacon, she feels that she has never eaten such delicious bacon in her life! Jiang Suishun screamed in her heart.
While she was lost in thought, Song Wei Zheng opposite her had already started eating with big mouthfuls, and Song Yu Xue was also eating with great relish, burying her little face in the bowl.
Jiang Suishun turned to look at Song Rulan, but found that there was only porridge in her bowl.
"Auntie Lan, did you give all the rice to me because I came here so suddenly?" Jiang Suisui was a little flustered. She quickly pushed the bowl over and said, "Auntie Lan, you eat. I don't like bacon or dry rice. I just like porridge!"
Song Rulan couldn't help but chuckle when she heard this: "Silly girl."
Song Weizheng explained, "My mother is in poor health and can't eat much, and she can't eat fatty and salty foods like bacon."
Song Rulan nodded: "Yes, don't think too much, I won't deliberately wrong myself, I still have to work hard to take care of myself."
Jiang Suinsui felt relieved after hearing this. She picked up some more dishes for Song Rulan and then picked up the bowl to start eating.
After dinner, Jiang Suinsui rushed to collect the dishes and washed them. Seeing that she was determined, Song Rulan did not stop her and sent Song Weizheng to help her wash them.
So the two of them squatted side by side beside the water tank. After Jiang Suunsui washed it once, Song Weizheng took over and rinsed it once.
Song Rulan watched the two people working harmoniously from behind and felt very relieved.
She whispered to Song Yuxue beside her, "Look, brother and sister Suishun are a good match, aren't they?"
Song Yuxue nodded ignorantly.
Song Rulan smiled and murmured, "To see Ah Zheng get married and have children, to see you grow up healthy and happy, is my biggest wish in this life."
After dinner, Jiang Suinsui played with Song Yuxue for a while, talked to Song Rulan, and as it was getting dark, she prepared to go home.
Jiang Suinsui stood up to say goodbye, and when she walked to the gate of the yard, she found that Song Weizheng was already waiting there.
"Let's go, I'll take you back."
There are few candles and lights in the countryside at night, and they usually go out quickly after dark. The stars and the moon hanging high in the sky become the only light on the road.
Under the moonlight, Jiang Suinsui followed behind Song Weizheng, walking in close step.
The village was quiet at night, with the occasional sound of insects and the only sound being the footsteps of the two people.
Jiang Suinsui had never seen such a bright moon in the city. It turned out that moonlight could really illuminate the dark night sky.
As she walked, she couldn't help looking up at the sky and didn't even notice that the footsteps in front of her had stopped.
"Ouch!" Jiang Suishun accidentally bumped into a hard back.
Song Wei Zheng turned around, looked down at Jiang Sui Sui who was covering her face, and said helplessly, "We're here. Why do you always have problems when you walk?"
Jiang Suisui muttered softly: "Maybe it's because of the unfamiliar climate..."
"What?" Song Wei Zheng didn't hear clearly.
Jiang Suensui shook her head: "Nothing, thank you for taking me back!"
"Well." Song Weizheng said in a deep voice, "You go in, I'm leaving."
"Hey wait!" Before Song Wei Zheng could turn around, Jiang Sui Sui suddenly called him again, "I forgot to say..."
Under the bright moonlight, she smiled and said, "Happy birthday to you."
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On the way back, Song Wei Zheng's hand unconsciously touched the bracelet in his pocket. When he got home, he couldn't help but recall Jiang Suunsui's smiling face.
"Have you sent Sui Sui back?"
Song Wei Zheng locked the gate and turned around to find that Song Rulan was still awake and was sitting in the main room waiting for him.
"I sent it back." He walked closer with big strides. "Why are you still awake? Where's Xiaoxue?"
Song Rulan coughed lightly and said, "Xiaoxue went to bed first. I still have something to say to you. Please sit down."
Song Wei Zheng sat down as he was told and listened to his mother's questions.
"After today, you will be twenty years old." Song Rulan said with some emotion, "After so many years, you have grown up and are old enough to get married and start a family."
"You've taken care of me and raised Xiaoxue over the years. Thank you for your hard work, Zheng..."
Song Weizheng frowned when he heard this and couldn't help but say, "Mom, it's not that hard. These are what I should do. If I don't take care of you, who else can I take care of?"
Song Rulan smiled and said, "You had to take care of us before, but from now on, your life will not only include us, you also have to take care of your own little family."
"Mom knows what people say about our family. They say you are carrying two burdens. Over the years, you have spent a lot of money on my medical treatment and recovery, which has emptied the family and made you feel suffocated."
"Mom also knows what you have been doing outside this year..."
"Mom!" Song Wei Zheng couldn't sit still after hearing this, "I didn't mean to hide it from you, I was just afraid..."
"Are you afraid that I'll worry?" Song Rulan shook her head and laughed. "When I first guessed it, I was indeed worried. I was shocked and scared. Our family has had such an incident before, and it's always been like walking on thin ice. You're doing business in private, and you're living on the edge of a knife."
"I didn't tell you before because I had selfish motives. I know you're too stubborn. If I don't let you make this money, you'll just squeeze yourself harder, and that's what I don't want to see."
"Mom..." Song Weizheng said gently, "This business is actually not as dangerous as you think. There are more people doing it than you think. In this world, everyone wants to survive as much as possible. I just found a shortcut that doesn't affect others."
"I know." Song Rulan nodded. "In the past year, our family's situation has obviously improved a lot, and you are more relaxed than before. I still remember your brows before. They were wrinkled all day long and couldn't be wiped away. You looked like a little old man."
Song Weizheng thought of how he always frowned, and couldn't help but chuckle, "Yeah."
Then, Song Rulan continued, "Mom can understand, but I still want to say today that you are going to get married, so you should think about your future, your wife and family. Don't do anything dangerous if you can avoid it."
"I know my own body. I feel a lot lighter recently. I am not sick and weak all day. I can also do some light work, cook for you and mend your clothes. If you want to make money, make it for yourself. Don't always think about me and Xiaoxue. We don't need much."
"Sui Sui is a good person and her personality suits you. It's your blessing for a taciturn person like you to meet a lively and cheerful girl. You should think more about her and your future."
"I took a look today. Are you too passive? Although I don't remember much, I know that this is not the way young people should date. You have to be considerate, caring, and proactive, and the relationship will get better and better."
Song Weizheng said helplessly: "Mom...I know."
"Now that you know it, do it well and don't let the girls down."
Song Wei Zheng nodded, thinking about something in his mind.
It can be seen that his mother takes this marriage very seriously and likes Jiang Suisui very much.
Song Wei Zheng, who had not taken this matter seriously at first, began to waver. Perhaps he should really do as his mother said. Since the engagement has been made, he should treat it well and seize the opportunity.