Grandpa Liu was still feeding the old ox when he saw the two men who had left a short while earlier return. They said they were going to the post office, and they weren't too surprised to see the package, but...
"That's really big!"
"Right? This time, Xin Xin's uncle mailed it to me. I didn't expect it to be mailed here. He said he was busy during the New Year and didn't have enough manpower, so he hadn't had time to send it to the commune yet."
Simple didn't even think he could mail things directly.
She always thought that if Jian Wenxiu really cared about the child, he would have asked Cheng Chao and the others to come and check on him from time to time. After all, compared to Jian Wenxiu, she was not really familiar with him. Apart from the life-saving grace, they really didn't have any other relationship.
"Alright, just put it here. I'll keep an eye on it, so you can rest assured."
The enormous package was placed in the center of the oxcart, causing the cart to tremble slightly. Even the old ox paused in its grazing, clapped its hands, and...
"Third Master, we'll have to trouble you with this. We'll be back as soon as possible."
Jian Dan's destination today is the supply and marketing cooperative. It would be best if he could buy fatty meat there. If he really can't, he'll think of another way.
The child only has this one request, how can I not fulfill it?
Everyone in the countryside is preparing for the Chinese New Year, and the same is true in the city.
The factories haven't closed for the holidays yet, and most of the people out shopping are elderly women.
It's been so long since I last came. I wonder if there have been any follow-up effects to that incident. It's been more than two months now. Although I'm not afraid that someone will recognize Jian Xin, I'm still very cautious. Who knows what those crazy people might do?
The Shengshi of that time was a boy, but Jianxin now is definitely a girl, the real deal. This is a good cover-up, and sometimes it can make people filter out this target immediately.
Moreover, after being raised for so long, Jian Xin is no longer the skinny girl she used to be. She has grown taller, her hair has grown back, and her face is fuller. She looks like a pampered little girl.
However, it cannot be ruled out that there are those who are meticulous and keep a close eye on things.
After all, it's only been a short time, and the child's features haven't changed much. The eyes, nose, and other facial features are still the same as before. If you look closely, you can see the similarity.
When I left home in the morning, I took out the rabbit fur hat and neck warmer that I had specially made for the child, and wrapped a thick cashmere scarf around his neck as well. With all that, plus the thick cotton-padded coat and shoes, he was a walking cotton ball. Even if Jian Wenxiu saw him unexpectedly, he might not recognize him, let alone a discerning person.
The rabbit pelts were brought by Cheng Chao. They patrolled the mountains every few days. There weren't many large prey, but there were quite a few small ones. Since there were no women around, they accumulated all the pelts.
A few days ago, when it got cold, I brought over all these simple buns. Of course, I couldn't make them very simple, but there are many skilled craftsmen in this village. I asked Aunt Liu and found out that carpenter Liu Guangming has this skill, and he's quite good at it.
Sure enough, before it even got really cold, these things were made and delivered.
I made thin and thick white hats, gloves, and neck warmers, and a gray rabbit fur vest for my child. The little girl was so happy with it for days.
I haven't left the house much this winter, and I haven't really used these things. This morning, as soon as I woke up, I was afraid I would forget about Jian Dan, so I kept repeating that I had to wear a pretty hat.
The rabbit fur was washed and cleaned, and it was already very pretty. The plain cashmere scarf that was simply taken from the base was also exceptionally delicate and soft. The little face was also fair, tender, and chubby. With this bundle, only a delicate little face was visible. Anyone who saw it would think it was a little darling held in the palm of their hand. I guess most people would not associate it with that skinny little boy.
As it is a county town, the supply and marketing cooperative still had a lot of people, but it wasn't peak season, so it wasn't too crowded.
During the coldest days of winter, the main door was wide open, with only a cotton curtain hanging behind it. When the wind blew, the curtain swayed, and standing outside, one could see through the gaps in the curtain that the sales clerks inside the counter were also wrapped in thick cotton-padded coats.
Having identified Lin He's location, he simply led the child slowly inside. Once the people in front had pushed their way through, he cheerfully went up to greet them.
"Sister Lin He, I'm here!"
Having just seen the person off, Lin He felt dizzy and lightheaded. She steadied herself by holding onto the counter when she heard a voice. Looking up, she was met with a simple, bright smile.
"Hey, girl, you're here?"
"What's wrong, sis? Are you feeling unwell? You look terrible."
Seeing Jian Dan frown instantly, Lin He felt a warmth in her heart and chuckled softly.
"It's nothing, it's just that I was busy just now and felt a little bored."
He looked around and said simply and clearly,
"Go find a place to rest for a while. How can you serve the people well if you don't take care of your health?"
He simply reached out to support her arm, turned to the side and opened his hand, revealing a bright yellow orange inside. The fresh scent of the fruit wafted into her nose, and Lin He immediately felt her mouth go dry.
Just then, the colleague at the next counter finished their work and, seeing the simple presentation, remembered what had happened last year. Thinking back to the candy and oranges from that year, they decided to capitalize on the opportunity and make a good sale.
"There aren't many people around right now. Take the girl over there and chat for a bit. I'll call you when it gets crowded."
That was their warehouse. Jian Dan had been there before, and Lin He immediately understood. They were all colleagues she got along well with, so she didn't stand on ceremony.
"Okay, I'll come back and relieve you later."
Jian Dan turned and smiled at the man, then lowered her head and led the child into the warehouse with Lin He.
Lin He walked ahead, her mouth never stopping.
"Girl, why are you so late? The New Year is just two days away, and many things are out of stock. If I had known you would come, I would have saved some for you."
Regardless of whether it was sincere or not, they said what they meant, so I simply appreciate it. Besides, they have indeed done a lot of favors on my several visits.
“I hadn’t planned to come now. I was thinking of coming to see you after the New Year, but something came up and the decision was made suddenly. So when I saw it, I just brought the things to you directly.”
Lin He was also surprised,
"My dear friend, what else are you bringing me?"
Before she could finish speaking, she saw a cute little girl holding Jian Dan's arm and immediately fell silent.
"Girl, what's this?"
The warehouse wasn't warm either, just a little less drafty than the outer room. Jian Dan didn't untie all the children's scarves; he just pulled them down a couple of times.
"Hey, isn't this just a coincidence? This is my younger sister. She just arrived in the fall. She's always lived in the countryside and has never been out before. I brought her out to see the world."
"Come here, Xinxin, this is Sister Lin He."
The little girl greeted people sweetly, her voice so adorable that even Lin He, with her loud voice, dared not utter a sound. It took her a while to respond.
"Wow, this child is really good-looking."
Once that topic was over, Lin He got down to business, knowing that Jian Dan couldn't have come simply to broaden her child's horizons.
"Hey sis, what do you need this time? Let me see if I have it."
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