After much thought, I realized it was very likely.
Otherwise, why would she still be thinking about her college sweetheart?
After pondering for a moment, she said, "Auntie, the matter between Gu Chengfeng and Xiao Qingmei is all ancient history. Now I am Gu Chengfeng's wife."
"You're really shameless!" Xu Hongying spat. This Chen Sisi is truly shameless and impervious to reason.
She refused to get up and cook, and Xu Hongying also refused to cook out of spite, until she was so hungry that she felt dizzy and lightheaded.
It wasn't until Niu Niu woke up that Chen Sisi started to heat the pot and start a fire.
This morning I had noodles with an egg in them.
These free-range eggs from our own farm taste exceptionally fresh!
Despite her scolding, Xu Hongying was quite enthusiastic about eating.
I ate two bowls of mushy noodles, and all that was left was to wash the pot.
She licked her lips. This thoughtful person wasn't much to look at, but her cooking skills were quite good.
Chen Sisi piled the pots and pans on the stove, turned around to change her clothes, and took Niu Niu to go grocery shopping.
Just before leaving, she glanced back at Xu Hongying and noticed that she was craning her neck to look into her room.
Without making a sound, she slipped two sheets of paper into her cloth bag, put a scarf and hat on Niu Niu, and happily went out.
The supply and marketing cooperative was crowded in the morning. She queued for a long time before she was able to buy the spare ribs she wanted, as well as a small piece of pork belly.
Tonight I'll make braised pork and winter melon ribs for Niu Niu and Gu Chengfeng.
I wonder how things are going with Cao Hua these past few days.
With a basket slung over her shoulder, Chen Sisi took Niu Niu on a ferry to the other side of the river.
The docks remained bustling with activity, teeming with people.
Chen Sisi held Niu Niu's hand tightly, afraid that the child would be separated from her by the crowd.
As soon as I darted out of the south gate, I heard someone shouting behind me.
"Girl, big sister... the big sister with the doll..."
Why did Chen Sisi feel like that person was calling her?
She turned back to the stove and met a middle-aged man with gray hair wearing a thin cotton-padded jacket.
It's that guy who was massaging my shoulders on the street the other day!!
Shen Sisi recognized him at a glance and greeted him warmly: "Uncle, it's you!"
The middle-aged man was panting heavily as he ran, wiping the sweat from his brow with a towel draped over his shoulder.
"Hey little sister, where have you been all these days? I've been looking for you everywhere."
After a moment of reflection, she asked him, "You were looking for me?"
She realized right after she finished speaking that it must be related to her medicated oil.
Sure enough, the first thing the uncle asked about was the medicinal oil.
"Hey little sister, where did you buy that medicated oil you gave me last time? After using it, my arm doesn't hurt as much anymore, and my neck doesn't ache either."
The uncle praised her medicinal oil to the skies, saying it was like a miracle drug.
Chen Sisi smiled and said, "It's not as mysterious as you make it out to be."
The man's eyes widened: "I'm not lying! We've all used it, and everyone says it's great!"
As I pondered this, my heart felt like it was ablaze with joy, as if fireworks had been lit!
The medicinal oil she made was well-received and could alleviate people's pain. This feeling made her happier than if she had earned five hundred yuan.
She grinned from ear to ear: "Uncle, you can't buy this medicated oil anywhere else, it's my secret recipe..."
Niu Niu proudly raised her little head: "My mom's medicated oil is amazing, she makes it all herself..."
The middle-aged man was surprised for a moment: "Young lady, you're so young, I didn't expect you to know how to make medicinal oil... So, can you sell me your medicinal oil?"
"To be honest, we all say it's great after using it, much better than the previous one."
Chen Sisi smiled and said, "Of course, I specialize in selling medicinal oils, but..."
She hesitated for a moment: "But my medicinal oil isn't cheap. It's mainly because the oil and herbs I use are of good quality. You get what you pay for."
There are many kinds of medicinal oils and medicinal wines on the market, with varying quality and sometimes unsatisfactory effects.
Some treatments only provide temporary relief from pain, but cannot quickly reduce swelling and bruising.
Some methods for relieving swelling and reducing bruising are remarkably effective, but they can be too strong and irritate the skin, making it difficult to achieve a balance.
The formula in Shen Sisi's hand is the result of many years of research by that old Chinese medicine doctor. It can balance the effects of reducing swelling and removing blood stasis, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain to a large extent. It is quite versatile.
She chatted briefly with the uncle, who listened in a daze. Although he didn't understand medical principles, he inexplicably believed whatever the young woman said.
"This medicinal oil is really good. How much does a bottle cost?"
Chen Sisi held up three fingers: "Three pieces!"
"What? There's gold in this? You want three pieces?"
The middle-aged man sized her up and down: "Young lady, you look so refined, how come you're trying to scam people as soon as you open your mouth?"
"Do I look like a sucker?"
Seeing that the uncle had misunderstood, Shen Si sighed helplessly in his heart.
She had guessed this would be the outcome, which is why she hadn't offered a price directly beforehand.
"I know that three yuan is a lot for an ordinary family. Add two more yuan and it will be enough for a family to eat for a month."
“However, I can’t lower the price any further, unless…” Her eyes darted around, “unless it’s a smaller bottle, then the price might be cheaper.”
"Small bottles are fine!" the uncle said, explaining that they couldn't afford the large bottles, but could use the small ones.
After thinking about it for a while, I realized it was a pretty good idea.
After all, not everyone has Cao Hua's financial resources.
She had an idea in mind: she would go to the black market later to see if they sold any smaller bottles.
"Uncle, how about this? If you trust me, leave me a deposit and tell me how many bottles you need so I can get started."
The man immediately patted himself down and took out a dollar, handing it to her.
"Hey girl, look, is this enough money?"
This bill is crumpled up, like a piece of pickled vegetable.
It's obvious that it's been hidden away for a long time and they're reluctant to spend it.
Shen Sisi knew that he didn't have any more money to offer.
"Uncle, aren't you afraid I'm a fraud?" Shen Sisi asked with a smile.
The uncle's shrewd eyes glanced at her face: "I, Old Yu, have been hanging around the river for decades. I can tell a man from a ghost at a glance. You can't possibly be a liar!"
"Besides, why would you cheat me out of this dollar? If you're really in trouble, I'll give you the money."
Chen Sisi was full of admiration. As expected, he had a keen eye and was quite accurate in judging people.
What touched me even more was the uncle's kindness and trust.
She gripped the banknote tightly: "Don't worry, I will never let you down."
After carefully putting the money away, he took out paper and pen and began to register.
There are eight people who want to order from the uncle, and several other workers are also eager to try, but are still observing.
After carefully taking notes, Chen Sisi went to find Cao Hua.
As soon as they arrived at the dock under his jurisdiction, Cao Hua greeted them with brisk steps: "Sisi, I was just about to look for you, I didn't expect you to come..."
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