The cellar was cool and well-sealed. The sweet stalks that Cheng Chao cut in the fall were still bright green and showed no signs of drying out.
They even thoughtfully cut it into sections, making it convenient to store and eat.
Not only were there sweet potatoes brought up by Cheng Rui, but also cucumbers, persimmons, eggplants, green beans, and other vegetables stored from the summer. They were still quite fresh, but these kinds of vegetables are more delicate and don't have a very long shelf life, so there's definitely an element of cheating involved.
However, Jian Dan didn't remember it, nor did she look closely; she had completely forgotten about it.
Cheng An was speechless. His brother was becoming more and more like his sister in this respect—they got excited whenever they saw food.
"Brother, are you a bandit?"
Cheng Rui gave a light hum, then turned around and started to act coquettishly towards Jian Dan.
"Sis, you hid this good stuff so well, are you reluctant to let us eat it, and want to sneak it to yourself?"
Jian Dan's mind was focused on the watermelon in front of her. She wanted to reach for it, but couldn't grab it, so she could only watch Cheng An make his move.
"What good stuff? Didn't we give you the whole cellar? Go and search it yourself, eat whichever one you like."
The cellar contained quite a lot of things; no one would believe it belonged to a female educated youth living alone. There were also about 200 jin of meat and a basket of pig's trotters that Liu Weimin had sent over.
It could be said that they had prepared more simple New Year's goods than the entire village.
"Sis, they've brought us so much food these past few days, enough to feed us for a long time. What do you want to eat today?"
Each person was holding a slice of watermelon, and their speech became somewhat slurred.
"Is Xin Xin coming back for the Chinese New Year?"
"She went home because of something, she probably won't be able to come back, right?"
"Sis, did you really grow these watermelons yourself? They're so sweet, I can't get enough of them!"
After eating the watermelon, I felt much cooler, and my mood brightened up too. I waved my hand.
"Eat as much as you want, until you're full!"
Cheng Rui leaned closer with a cheeky grin.
"Sis, wouldn't you call that being rich and powerful?"
I simply reached out and pushed the big head away; the stubble of hair tickled my palm.
"Haha, get out of here, why are you spouting such obvious truths?"
"No, no, I'll tell you, my dear sister, I want to eat all your delicious food."
"Eat, eat, eat," Jian Dan couldn't resist this coquettish pleading.
"Eat, help yourself to whatever you want, there's plenty to go around."
"Nothing else will do, but your sister can afford to feed these few people. Hurry up and get down there, they're too heavy."
Cheng An also looked his brother up and down, then looked at himself.
"Brother, have we gained weight?"
The two brothers are twins, but they don't look alike. Cheng Rui is strong and muscular, clearly the one who eats a lot and is very strong, and he also absorbs nutrients very well.
Cheng An, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. He was tall and slender, the kind of person Cheng Rui could fit inside with room to spare. Tang Sumei was worried because the child just wouldn't gain weight. He always looked like he could be blown over by a gust of wind. If he weren't healthy, she would be even more worried.
Cheng Rui waved his arm dismissively.
"My sister feeds us meat every day, so we're bound to get fat."
Sister, look how skinny Xiao An is. People who don't know better might think I'm bullying him and stealing his flesh.
We're together every day, eating and drinking the same things. Look how strong I am, and look at him, he's as thin as a bamboo pole.
Let me tell you, sis, sometimes my mom even asks me if I've been stealing Xiao An's food. I'm getting bigger and stronger, but Xiao An hasn't grown anywhere else except for his height.
As he spoke, Cheng Rui pursed his lips, still looking at Cheng An's thin body with disdain.
"No, bro, you do seem to have gained a little weight."
As he spoke, he went over and rolled up his sleeves.
"Let me see, is it right?"
Cheng An felt helpless, but he didn't try to dodge.
"You can't tell from my arms, but look at my face, doesn't it look fuller?"
And look at this, your belly, it used to be so flat. See, it feels soft to the touch, doesn't it?"
Cheng Rui actually reached out and touched this and that, his eyes shining brighter and brighter.
"Huh? Really? Bro, you've really gained weight?"
"Sis, you've really gained weight."
Jian Dan quickly waved his hand.
"No, no, your sister hasn't gained weight, don't wrong me."
Who got fat?
The group looked up at the door and saw Lin Dongfang push it open and walk in. They all peered behind him, and Lin Dongfang's lips twitched slightly.
"Stop looking. He went back and told me to tell you that he'll try his best to come back tonight. If he can't, lock the door early and don't go out."
He'll definitely be back by tomorrow at the latest.
"Oh, you're going straight back?"
Lin Dongfang remained silent. "Yes, it's a very important matter. He can't settle down here. He needs to go back and find out the truth."
"So, are you sure?"
Only then did a slight smile appear on his face.
"It's confirmed, it's confirmed. I'll talk to Mingzhu when I get back and see if I can find an opportunity to meet her."
"Then Sister Zhuzhu will be overjoyed!"
Lin Dongfang sighed.
"The two of them were tortured like that, and they thought moving to a new place would be a fresh start. Now that only Uncle Ming is left, who knows how miserable he must be?"
"Alright, alright, don't worry about me anymore. What are you having for dinner tonight? I'll make it for you before I go back."
Lin Dongfang immediately got up and headed to the kitchen.
Simple and quick to persuade them to stop.
"No need, no need, it's easier for us. Just tell them in a bit, and they'll do it."
"No, this child..."
"Really, really. We've done simple things together before. I'm just all talk. Don't worry, we'll definitely come to you if we need anything."
We've all lived together for so long, they've all learned a lot. Besides, I'm not disabled, I can still use my arms and legs.
"Brother Lin, we will all help you, you should go back now!"
The three siblings unanimously tried to drive him away, and he had no choice but to comply.
"Are you sure you don't need me?"
"Yes, yes, hurry up and go. You've been away for so long, don't you miss your son? Go back and be with him!"
"Okay, okay, I'll go now, alright? But remember, if you need anything, be sure to call me."
"Okay, got it."
"Xiao An, you two remember this: if you need anything, come find me."
"Okay, Brother Lin."
"If you're really in a hurry, you can ask Jixiang to come to me. I understand."
What do you know?
The two children couldn't stand his dawdling any longer and pushed him outside.
"Okay, okay, you should go now, Zhouzhou will miss you."
Lin Dongfang stood at the door for a moment, then shook his head and smiled as he walked back, already thinking about what to say when he got home.
It's definitely heartbreaking.
I definitely have to cry.
Or, we can bring the child here first, and then we can talk about it when there are only two of us left?
After seeing the person off, the two brothers excitedly returned to discuss dinner.
These past few days, using the excuse of a simple injury, Cheng Chao has been cooking bland meals for patients. The three of them are used to strong flavors, so this is quite unpleasant for them, but they don't dare to say anything.
"Sis, what are we doing? Are we doing that again?"
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