The next day.
The weather is clear and mild in autumn.
Chen Nongmo and his mother stayed in the small yard to take care of the vegetable garden.
Wang Jun's family has lived here for three years. His family is particular about appearance, and only grows pleasing flowers and plants in the yard, but no vegetables or fruits.
Ji Mo used to love flowers and plants, but after a few years of hardships, she became pragmatic. Nothing is more important than filling her stomach.
So, after picking up his daughter and putting his worries to rest, he picked up the hoe and started to loosen the soil with full enthusiasm.
Although it is mid-September, some vegetables can still be grown, such as cabbage and radishes.
"Mom, do you want to pull out all these flowers?" Chen Nongmo also had a hoe in his hand and helped clumsily.
Speaking of which, she had worked a lot in her previous life, but had never done farm work. Even during the three years she had lived in the countryside at Qiuhua's mother's house, she had never worked in the fields once.
At most, I taught her how to do things on the stove, but she asked to make clothes and shoes herself.
Thinking of this, she pursed her lips and missed Qiuhua's mother and Zong's father.
As for my fifth brother, I don’t know if he can handle the job well as a primary school teacher.
Ji Mo: "Don't dig it all up, leave half of it, this area will be enough to grow vegetables."
Chen Nongmo looked at the flowers and plants that had been dug out and said, "It's a pity to throw them away. How about finding a place to plant them again?"
Ji Mo smiled: "You don't need to worry about it. I've told your aunt Xiuzhen that the family members who like flowers and plants in the compound will come to take them back and plant them later, so they won't be thrown away."
As she spoke, she noticed her daughter's clumsy movements, so she said, "Don't dig anymore. It's just a small piece of land. I can do it myself."
"It's okay. I'm free anyway."
"Aren't you afraid of earthworms? Go take a rest aside."
"Hey~ Don't say that, I'm holding on with great difficulty." It's strange to say, although Chen Nongmo can't say that she likes snakes, she is not very afraid of them either. But when it comes to earthworms or cartilaginous caterpillars, she will really get goose bumps and goose bumps.
At this moment, she was really digging the soil with gritted teeth.
Of course, the hair and goose bumps on my arms were always standing upside down.
Ji Mo knew that her daughter wanted to help her share the burden, but seeing the disgust on her face, she simply stopped what she was doing, picked up the hoe and walked back home, saying, "Don't dig anymore. Wait for your father, the fourth brother, and the guards to come back in the evening, and ask them to dig."
After hearing this, Chen Nongmo no longer forced himself, and picked up his hoe and trotted into the house.
Get water and wash your hands with soap.
"If you're so scared, why force yourself?" Ji Mo put the hoe away, turned around and saw her daughter's wrinkled face, and shook her head helplessly.
Chen Nongmo smiled: "I just want to overcome it."
In fact, she wanted to spend more time with her mother, after all, she would have to leave again in a few days.
"Hey? By the way, Yuyu, I heard you say that the fifth brother wants to go into politics in the future. What about the fourth brother? Does he have any plans?"
"Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"
Ji Mo pulled the dry towel hanging at the door and wiped her hands: "Nothing, I just found that the fourth child really likes to join the army. If he wants to join the army, your father has a recommendation quota."
Hearing this, Chen Nongmo, who was about to change his shoes, felt as if a worm was crawling on his feet, but he paused, realizing that his mother was eager to do something for Qiuhua's mother and the others.
She blinked her eyes, brushing away the emotions in her eyes before she smiled and said, "Fourth brother doesn't want to join the army. I asked him when we were in J City."
"Why? I think he likes it very much."
"He just thought it was strange and said that my personality wasn't suitable." These were the original words of the fourth brother. Chen Nongmo also felt that it made sense. The fourth brother was too unruly and couldn't stand the rules.
Hearing this, Ji Mo stopped asking, as she always wanted the child to be willing: "What about you? You have also graduated from high school, have you thought about what to do?"
Chen Nongmo changed into a pair of clean shoes and put the shoes outside to dry before returning to his mother: "I've been thinking about this, too."
She was too busy in the past, but now that her family is well-off, she really wants to lie down and rest.
It's not about having no future. You definitely need to have a job and go to university, but I never want to repeat the life I once had.
In her previous life, she studied foreign languages. When she took the college entrance examination, Chen Nongmo was still young and had little experience. She only wanted to find a major that could make money.
She originally wanted to apply for finance, as it sounded like a rich program.
But the teacher tactfully suggested that it would be easier to work in finance if you had certain "resources".
Of course, this does not mean that "resources" represent everything.
But without background, it is always more difficult.
Later, at the suggestion of her teacher, Chen Nongmo applied for the French Department of Beijing Foreign Studies University. Her English was pretty good, so she chose Spanish as her second language.
Starting from her junior year, she gradually got involved in translation work under the introduction of her senior classmates and teachers, and her life became a little easier.
It was also at that time that I saw hope and dared to continue to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination.
Her goal at one time was to be a simultaneous interpreter. She didn’t have any big feelings about it, she just wanted to make more money.
Unfortunately, not long after graduation, it was already the 1970s.
In this life, she would probably still choose a language major and take on translation work at home.
Or after completing graduate studies, you can become a university language teacher.
She felt that she was not suitable to be a junior high school or high school teacher, but she could still try to be a university teacher.
Ji Mo didn't know her daughter had already made up her mind. She whispered, "Your dad said that someone from above has already mentioned the resumption of the college entrance examination. Mom doesn't recommend you to work in a factory or something now. Even sitting in an office is not necessary. If you can't wait, I can send you to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University."
Chen Nongmo came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Then wait a little longer, as long as you and dad don't mind me eating and drinking for free at home."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Your father only has you and Wu Wen as children. Isn't the family fortune he has saved all yours? Since we have the conditions to make it easier for you, why do you have to suffer more?"
"Yes, it turns out that reincarnation is also a skill."
"Just be poor."
"Old Ji? Are you home?" Just as the mother and daughter were chatting and laughing while preparing beans and lunch, Aunt Xiuzhen's familiar voice came over.
Ji Mo wiped her hands and walked out: "I'm here."
Chen Nongmo hesitated for a moment, made a cup of sugar water and followed him out.
= Liu Xiuzhen still didn't come empty-handed. She handed over a small bag of thin long dried fish: "My third nephew sent it. It's authentic dried sea fish. Soak it in water for half a day. You don't need to add salt. Throw some coriander or something in the pot. It's a little small, but it goes well with rice."
Ji Mo didn't bother to be polite with her. She took it and asked the person to sit down.
At this time, Chen Nongmo handed the teacup to Aunt Xiuzhen and sat down next to his mother.
"Oh! Yuyu is becoming more and more sensible." Liu Xiuzhen really likes the little girl. After drinking a sip of the sweet syrup, the smile on Yuanpanzi's face became even wider.
"As for you, my ears are almost callused because of all the talk about a cup of tea." Although Ji Mo also thought that her daughter was good in every way, she was still amused and helpless when her older sisters praised her every time they saw her.
"I'm telling the truth. Our Yuyu is good. She has a good temper, good looks, and she graduated from high school. What a good girl!"
Neither mother nor daughter were slow-witted. They looked at each other and saw suspicion in each other's eyes.
Sure enough, when Aunt Xiuzhen spoke again, she confirmed their guess: "Old Ji, I'm not going to lie to you. Do you think what I mentioned to you before is possible?"
They have been friends for more than 20 years. If someone else asked her, Ji Mo would definitely give a vague answer.
In her opinion, even if Yu Yu has a partner, it doesn’t mean she has settled down, and there is no need to tell others.
But it was Xiuzhen who spoke, and she subconsciously glanced at her daughter.
Seeing the little girl's curved eyebrows, he understood what she meant and asked his friend directly: "Are you talking about the two families becoming relatives?"
Liu Xiuzhen's eyes lit up: "Yes, my Chu Dian is five years older than Yu Yu, and he is already a company commander. Old Chu said that based on his ability, he should be able to reach the regimental level before he is 30 years old. What do you think?"
Chu Dian was naturally a good person, with a good personality and good looks. During the years when he had not recovered his sanity, Chen Nongmo was taken care of by Chu's two brothers.
But, she already has a partner.
Just as Chen Nongmo was about to explain, the phone next to the TV cabinet rang.
She stood up and answered the phone. When she heard the warm and familiar voice on the other end of the phone, her eyes softened unconsciously.
Seeing this, Liu Xiuzhen was at a loss for a moment, then looked at her elder sister with some disappointment: "Yuyu, do you have a partner?"
Ji Mo nodded: "I won't lie to you, we just got together."
Although she was a little disappointed, Liu Xiuzhen was not angry. She could only say that the children were not destined to be together.
But Yu Yu had grown up under her care, so after she came to her senses, besides regret, she was more worried: "Is he reliable?"
Ji Mo took a sip of tea and said, "He's reliable. He's a comrade-in-arms of my boss Wu Wen."
As for the Shao family, she didn't say anything. It wouldn't be too late to talk about it when it really became a family in the future.
".Just be reliable."
= Here, Chen Nongmo chatted with his partner for a few words before asking, "Why are you calling at this time? Aren't you afraid that my mom will answer the phone?"
Shao Zheng chuckled: "Isn't that perfect? I can also say hello to my future mother-in-law in advance."
"You are beautiful."
The two of them chatted for a few more words before Shao Zheng told them the purpose of the call: "Yu Yu, I have to go back to the army tomorrow."
Chen Nongmo was surprised: "So soon? Aren't there still a few days of vacation?"
"Well, there was a mission in the army, so I had to go back early. Actually it's not that bad, it's just a few days early."
"Then be careful on the road."
The man chuckled, obviously in a good mood: "Don't worry, I just want to tell you that I can't call you for the next few days. I can only contact you after I get to the army."
Chen Nongmo leaned lightly against the cabinet and smiled: "Okay, according to the time, I should not have left for Qiuhua's mother's house when you arrived at the army."
"Well, I have another question for you."
"What?"
"You really don't want me to tell your brother about the fact that we are dating?" Shao Zheng didn't want to force the girl. He just felt that it was impossible to hide his love for someone. Old Chen was not blind, and he would definitely be able to notice his changes when he went back this time.
Chen Nongmo was helpless: "Who am I doing this for? Do you really want to be beaten?"
Shao Zheng disagreed, and even sounded eager: "I deserve to be beaten." As long as I can get a clear path.
This made Chen Nongmo laugh: "Let me think about it again."
"Okay! I'll listen to you."
(End of this chapter)
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