She felt that life on Jian Dan's side was already quite tough, with a shortage of food and supplies. Compared to this place, it was a huge leap forward.
Simply tighten your small face.
"You despise me?"
The two children waved their hands repeatedly.
"Really not going to eat?"
Cheng An was too embarrassed to move, and Cheng Rui didn't dare to move either, glancing at him every now and then. Despite his usual boisterous manner, he was actually quite afraid of his younger brother when it mattered.
Cheng Chao said something that sounded funny.
"Alright, it's from your sister, just take it and eat it. You don't need to be so polite with your sister."
"Why!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Cheng Rui jumped up, grabbed the persimmon, and shoved one into Cheng An's hand. He didn't hold back at all, taking a big bite and squinting his eyes in satisfaction, his words naturally becoming indistinct.
"Mmm, delicious, really delicious,"
Seeing this, Cheng An shyly said thank you, but instead of eating it right away, he held it in his hand, clearly intending to save it.
Mischievous children receive more attention from their parents, while sensible children are more heartbreaking.
Cheng Chao frowned.
"They can't even grow persimmons this year?"
His second aunt and uncle weren't harsh on the children. To be honest, this thing wasn't anything too rare. The fact that the two children were looking so hungry meant they hadn't had it for quite a while.
Cheng An spoke softly.
"The vegetables planted in the spring have all sprouted, but the green vegetables and other vegetables don't grow much anymore. Only the potatoes and sweet potatoes in the field are growing quite well."
Cheng Chao frowned but didn't say anything; these were things he truly couldn't solve.
He handed the bundle to Jian Dan and then instructed Cheng An.
"I'm going to the team to find your dad. I have important business to attend to. I'm leaving your sister in your care."
Cheng Rui, who had just finished eating, wiped his mouth and rushed over again.
"Big brother, I will protect my sister and won't let anyone bully her."
Cheng Chao glanced at him but didn't say anything. It was really hard to say who was protecting whom or who was bullying whom.
"Dandan, you rest here. If you need anything, just ask them. If you need to go out, take them with you. You're not familiar with the roads here, and they're free right now anyway."
"Yeah, I'm free right now. I'm free. Sis, where do you want to go? I'll take you."
"Let me tell you, I know this place well, no one can fool us."
Cheng Chao curled his lip and turned to leave. Putting aside everything else, these two kids were definitely local bullies, and with their simple strength, he wasn't worried about being bullied at all.
Cheng An, noticing Jian Dan's slightly tired expression, quickly grabbed his brother.
"Sis, you've been on the road all the way, go back to your room and rest for a while, or you can take a nap."
Are you hungry? My parents will be back soon. Once you've rested, we'll go out again tomorrow.
Cinderella Rui smacked her lips, staring wide-eyed at her brother and then at her sister.
"Yes, sis, you rest first, I won't say anything more."
Little Black Hand covered his mouth as he spoke, shaking his head to indicate that he really wouldn't say anything more.
Cheng An's head started to ache again as he watched this. They were twins, but the same thing always sounded different coming from his brother's mouth. How did his brother's brain work?
These two brothers, one active and one quiet, were a real clown. Jian Dan's mouth never stopped moving, but she was indeed a little tired at the moment, so she didn't refuse.
"Okay, I'll rest for a bit, and then I'll get you some delicious food."
Upon hearing about the delicious food, Cheng Rui beamed again and agreed even more loudly.
"Hey, okay, sis, I'll take the quilt inside for you. It's all new cotton, and it's been airing out nicely."
Cheng An reached out and took the bundle from Jian Dan's hands, placing it on the small kang (heated brick bed). He then helped Cheng Chao shake out and fold the quilt, setting it aside. Turning back, he took out a pillow, a mattress, and a thin quilt from the cupboard. Judging by their appearance, if Jian Dan hadn't stopped them, they would have already made her bed. Jian Dan quickly raised her hand to stop them.
"I can handle the rest myself. You two go have some fun."
Cheng Rui had boundless energy right now and just wanted to go out and show off to his friends that he had an older sister too.
He closed the door, rubbed his stiff face, glanced around the room briefly, and then threw himself onto the small kang (heated brick bed). To be honest, traveling like this was really tiring.
When I woke up again, the setting sun slanted across my face through the window, its warmth making me want to drift back to sleep.
The sound of two boys talking could be heard coming from inside the courtyard.
"Mom, is my sister asleep? Why isn't she awake yet?"
"You're thinking about the delicious food your sister mentioned, aren't you?"
Cheng Rui wasn't annoyed; he just smiled.
"Mom, my sister is so nice,"
A cheerful, clear female voice bluntly criticized the situation.
"Hmph, your standards for judging people are pretty simplistic. Guess what your sister will say when she finds out?"
"Alright, have you finished picking them? Hurry up, they're ready to be cooked."
I quickly got up, tidied myself up, and opened the door.
"Second Aunt!"
Cheng Chao is right. Second Aunt Tang Sumei is a very easy person to get along with. She has a cheerful personality and speaks frankly, which is very similar to Cheng Rui, but she is much more delicate and meticulous.
For example, when eating, if you see that Jian Dan deliberately avoids the fatty parts in the dishes, she will not serve you any meat with fatty parts.
After the meal, Jian Dan showed a hint of fatigue, yawned, and was immediately sent back to her room to rest.
Her tone was natural, not too intimate to be offensive, and not pretentious. In just one night, she accepted this elder without any discomfort.
Cheng Zhuo is different from Cheng Jin. If Cheng Jin is a scholar, then Cheng Zhuo is a sleeping lion.
He speaks and acts with great elegance, but the sharp glint in his eyes from time to time proves that he is not as calm and nonchalant as he appears.
Cheng Chao is somewhat like Cheng Zhuo, but he hides his sharp edges when facing his family.
After returning to her room, Tang Sumei finally looked away.
"Oh, what a good child, how come she's all alone? It's a good thing I recognized her. Look at her, what a nice little girl, so well-behaved, never causing trouble, and so considerate."
Cheng Zhuo smiled enigmatically. The child was a good child, but whether he was well-behaved was debatable. With those darting eyes and the things Cheng Chao had said, how could he be considered well-behaved?
Tang Sumei ignored what he was thinking and continued muttering to herself.
"Do you have any cloth coupons left? I'll go make her two more clothes tomorrow. After these few days, the temperature should drop in the mornings and evenings. Did you not even bring a coat?"
Xiao Chao, how can you be so careless these days? Do you think a young girl would go out unprepared like you rough men? A coat, a change of clothes, toiletries, and a change of clothes... never mind, just get me some fabric ration coupons, I'll go buy fabric and make it. You big men are so careless, you can't be relied on at all.”
Cheng Chao stared wide-eyed at Cheng Zhuo, then pointed to himself.
"Second Uncle, what does Second Aunt mean? Now that my sister is here, I'm just abandoning her?"
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