Tian Wenjun went to the back hill to cut a basket of grass for pigs. When she came back, her rolled-up trouser legs were wet.
She was carrying a backpack and there was a layer of fine beads of sweat on her forehead, which made people feel a little distressed.
She was very tired, but she felt truly at peace, happy and satisfied.
This back and forth took her more than an hour.
After entering the city, He Damei and her friends went directly to the supply and marketing cooperative.
Chen Baoguo was holding a list in his hand, which recorded the things that needed to be bought.
Zhang Qiang and Chen Dazhuang were watching the shopping while He Damei was choosing.
Chen Baoguo fell in love with a red dress in the clothing area at first sight. He Damei didn’t wear a dress when they got married last time. He thought that since they only got married once, he couldn’t miss it this time.
He came to the clothing area and turned back to secretly glance at He Damei, who was helping Zhang Qiang and Chen Dazhuang pack their things at the time.
Chen Baoguo quickly bought a red skirt and put it into a paper bag. After paying, he came to the three people.
He quietly put the skirt into the cloth bag.
This skirt cost twenty-eight yuan. Although it was not imported, he felt that Damei would be the most beautiful bride in the village when she wore it.
He Damei was completely unaware of Chen Baoguo's actions.
There weren't actually a lot of things they wanted to buy. Pork would go bad easily if bought a day earlier, so they had to wait until the seventh day to come back. They also bought some dried goods and seasonal vegetables.
Chen Baoguo said, "You guys go buy some things here first. I'll take the zongzi to my brother and sister. I'll be back soon."
He Damei also wanted to meet Chen Baoguo's younger brother and sister. As a family supporting two students at the same time, her parents-in-law were not simple either.
Zhang Qiang said, "Please come on, we need to order more goods, please come back quickly."
He Damei asked: "Do you need me to follow you?"
"No, just wait for me here."
It's not that Chen Baoguo didn't want to take her with him, it's just that the sun was scorching hot right now, and the two of them couldn't travel fast, so it would be more convenient for him to go alone.
Moreover, after visiting his younger brothers and sisters, he still had to go look for Li Wei.
He Damei didn't force it, because they would meet sooner or later anyway.
The eighth day of the first lunar month happens to be a weekend, so the two siblings should be back.
Chen Baoguo came alone to find Chen Liye and Chen Xiaolan. The two were so excited to see their second brother.
Chen Baoguo handed the oil-paper package to the two of them and said mysteriously, "My sister-in-law made these rice dumplings and asked me to bring them to you.
I got some brown sugar water from my sister-in-law, but I can’t bring it to you, so she put some white sugar in it. Ten per person, eat more.”
Chen Liye's eyes lit up: "The eldest sister-in-law is back, what about the second sister-in-law?"
"I'm back too. You can see me when you come back on Saturday afternoon. Your brother and I are getting married this weekend. You two must come back after class on Saturday. Do you hear me?"
Chen Liye said excitedly: "Don't worry, second brother, we will definitely come back. I still want to eat the dumplings made by my sister-in-law."
Chen Baoguo was speechless. This little brother of his was a real foodie.
"Look at you, you just think about eating all day long.
Go to class quickly, I'm busy."
Chen Liye was sharp-eyed. Seeing that Chen Baoguo had a bigger oil-paper bag in his hand, he asked curiously, "Second brother, what's in this bag? It can't be delicious, right?"
Chen Liye said as he reached out and touched it.
Chen Baoguo slapped him lightly on the back of his hand: "Don't touch it, this is not for you, go to class quickly, and remember to come back on Saturday."
Chen Xiaolan sniffed through the oil paper bag and said with a smile, "I see, second brother, please give my regards to my eldest and second sisters-in-law."
Chen Baoguo glared at Chen Liye and said, "Look at yourself, you are not as sensible as my younger sister. My younger sister even knows to say hello to your eldest sister-in-law and your second sister-in-law."
Chen Liye smiled and said, "Xiaoxiaoxiao, when you get back, please say hello to my elder and second sister-in-law for me."
Chen Baoguo said: "Hurry up and get back to class."
Seeing that Chen Liye was about to take the college entrance examination, Chen Baoguo didn't want to waste his time, so he waited until the two men walked towards the classroom before he turned around and left the school and went to the county party committee.
Chen Baoguo came to see Li Wei, and Li Wei was also happy to see Chen Baoguo.
Li Wei smiled and said, "Your business is done?"
Chen Baoguo smiled innocently: "Okay, thank you Li Ren for your help some time ago. These dumplings were made by my sister-in-law. She said that my eldest brother always remembered you, so she asked me to bring some for you to try."
When Li Wei heard that Tian Wenjun was back, he grinned and said, "Sister-in-law is back, so my squad leader will have a hard time over there alone."
Chen Baoguo did not mention his return to get married. He smiled and said, "My eldest sister-in-law will pass away soon. She missed her family and came back to visit."
Li Wei knew that the two places were so far apart, how could he run back just because he missed home?
Besides, this is not Chen Jianguo's way of doing things. There must be some reason why he had to come back.
Li Wei didn't ask any more questions, just smiled and said, "Very good."
Seeing that others were still busy, Chen Baoguo said goodbye and left in a hurry.
Li Wei opened the oil paper package and found twenty square-shaped rice dumplings inside.
He couldn't help but sigh that the squad leader was so lucky to have married a virtuous wife.
When Chen Baoguo came back, the three of them had almost bought everything. After he paid, he still had more than 30 yuan left.
He had a few dozen yuan on him before his marriage, and after receiving his salary and allowance last month before his marriage, he had less than two hundred yuan on him.
The fare for the three of them on the way back cost dozens of dollars, and they still had to pay the next day and the day after tomorrow. He had to think of a way to pay it after he returned home.
Chen Baoguo said: "Come on, I'll treat you guys to a meal."
Chen Dazhuang smiled and said, "Do you have a ticket?"
"I must have tickets, otherwise how can I invite you."
He has to thank these two people very much.
Zhang Qiang smiled and said, "Let's have beef rice noodles."
Each person can eat a fried pancake and a bowl of noodles until they are full. It is delicious and not expensive.
Chen Baoguo smiled and said, "Is it delicious?"
Chen Dazhuang said, "It's delicious. We ate it last time with Auntie and Xiaohong. It was Qiangzi who treated us."
Chen Baoguo knew that these two people had helped to go into the city to buy things some time ago. They helped, but in the end they asked the people who helped to treat them to a meal. How could this make sense?
Chen Baoguo said: "Eat whatever you want, I'll treat you tomorrow."
Zhang Qiang and Chen Dazhuang knew that Chen Baoguo had no money, so they didn't suggest eating anything else.
They go to the city to eat a bowl of beef rice noodles, and when they return to the village they can brag about it for half a month. They are lucky to have something to eat, as they are not picky eaters.
The four of them ordered beef rice noodles and fried pancakes. When the rice noodles and pancakes were served on the table, He Damei broke half of her fried pancake and gave it to Chen Baoguo.
"This half is for you, I can't finish it."
These two people have known each other for a relatively short time, but to be honest they have only been together for about half a month so far.
They are still trying to figure out each other's temperaments, but He Damei is really good to Chen Baoguo.
It's not that she couldn't finish the food, but she was worried that he would not be willing to spend money and would not have enough to eat.
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