I took a big, simple bite of the fried dough, thinking it was going to be something powerful, but it turns out, this is all the fighting power I've got?
She glanced at it a few times and then stopped caring, turning to talk to Cheng Chao.
"Didn't you rest for a while?"
Cheng Chao packed his bundle and put it aside, then sat up straight.
"It's okay, I just lay down for a while, I'm not tired now."
Would you like some more sauce?
"Mmm, Auntie's sauce is so delicious!"
"Then eat more. Too much won't keep in this weather. When it gets cooler, I'll have my second aunt make some and mail it over."
"Let's not bother, it's too much trouble for several people from so far away. We'll go next time if we have the chance. Just keep it in mind for now."
"Hehe," Cheng Chao chuckled.
Are you afraid of trouble?
"Um?"
Jian Dan had just taken a bite of the biscuit and was holding it in her mouth when she paused, her words becoming slurred.
"What do you mean? Is something waiting for me at home? What's wrong? Are you sending Xin Xin back? Or is someone eyeing my house again?"
oops!"
It just suddenly occurred to me.
"I haven't finished tidying up my garden yet. Has it frosted over there? Is it too late to plant cabbage now?"
Cheng Chao thought it was something serious, but upon hearing this, he felt relieved.
"Didn't I tell you? The day I went to your house, I took everything from the backyard and finished with the children's plot of land. I guess Lin Dongfang had all the children take it home."
I didn't plant any. The autumn harvest will probably be almost over by now, so it's definitely too late to plant now. If it doesn't work out, I can trade with the villagers for some. How much can one person eat?
We'll bring you something else when we come over,"
It's a bit of a shame, but she really can't eat that much.
"No need, no need. You've already put all those vegetables in the cellar, right?"
"Everything's in, so don't worry."
I'll send you some more food or something in a few days,"
“I still have some. I just need to finish the autumn harvest. I’ve worked for a year and I’ll get a good share. It’s enough to eat, so please don’t send any more.”
"OK,"
The two spoke softly, the train chugged along, its wheels scraping against the rails as it moved through the gradually quieting darkness.
What do you think?
Simply blink your eyes.
"Brother, why do you want them to come over? It's so far away, are your second uncle and aunt sure they'd feel at ease?"
“There’s no work in winter. Uncle Jian is free now, and Xin Xin spends most of her time there. You’re all alone at home. I’m finding you a companion, and someone to run errands for you when you don’t feel like moving.”
Seeing Jian Dan's simple expression, Cheng Chao didn't immediately settle down. After spending so much time together, if it weren't for his persistent pleading, their relationship probably wouldn't have lasted until they recognized each other. Jian Dan's personality was inherently reluctant to get close to others, and besides, living alone meant having her own ideas and plans.
"Ultimately, it depends on your opinion. If you feel that it's more convenient to be alone and you don't like crowds, then that's settled."
If they'd like to have company, then let them come over. Even if they do, it probably won't be for very long, just one winter break? I reckon that'll be about it; they've never been away from home before.”
"Are they willing? Are my second uncle and aunt willing?"
"I jokingly mentioned it that day, and the child was very happy to accept it. My second uncle had no objection, and my second aunt should also be fine with it. It's understandable that she was reluctant at first, since the child has never left her side before. However, my second aunt had also said before that she didn't want the child to be confined to that small area for the rest of her life."
To be honest, the two children made a good impression on Jian Dan. Cheng Rui was mischievous, but he wasn't an unreasonable brat, and Cheng An was even more sensible.
On the other hand, they had a great time. All three of them loved running around the mountains, so they were like-minded, right?
Actually, she could guess that it was probably Cheng Chao's idea. He had always been worried about her living alone. They lived far away and couldn't keep an eye on things all the time. He was afraid that if something happened to her again, she wouldn't even have anyone to talk to or discuss it with.
She was used to living alone, but she wasn't isolated from the world; she could feel all this care and concern.
"Of course that would be great. If my second uncle and aunt are willing and don't mind the cold here, then come over. If Xin Xin doesn't come back, I'll be all alone, and I really won't have anyone to talk to."
I was just going back to the east room, so they can stay in the west room when they come over. They can also help me shovel snow when it snows.
"Hmm, this job is fine. You can assign all the work you can do to the two of them."
"Haha, isn't that a bit like bullying someone?"
"That's definitely not possible. It's a fine tradition of the Cheng family. If he goes back now, he'll be a son who can do everything. Second Uncle and Second Aunt will definitely be happy."
The sleeper carriages were much quieter, and the journey was normal for two days.
On the third day at noon, after finishing the fried dough that Tang Sumei had brought him, Cheng Chao took his lunchbox to the dining car to buy food. He went to the restroom briefly, and when he came back, he was carrying his lunchbox with a serious expression.
"What's wrong?"
Cheng Chao said in a low voice,
“There’s an armed thug on the bus who’s taken an old man hostage. He’s in a standoff with Lao Qin and the others. I’m going to check on him. You eat first and don’t run away.”
"Holding a gun?"
“Yes,” Cheng Chao said in a low voice. His profession dictated that he couldn’t stand idly by in such matters.
"Go back to your room and eat. Stay put and don't come out, understand? This thing doesn't have eyes."
Cheng Chao knew his younger sister quite well. She might not be interested in other things, but she would never stay put in this kind of situation. She might sneak off to watch the excitement at any time, so it was necessary to prepare her in advance.
Such a solemn tone makes it sound like I'm a disobedient child. But thinking about it, well, I'm not exactly obedient.
“Okay,” she readily accepted the lunchbox.
"I'll take it back first, and we can eat together when you get back."
To prove that he was indeed obedient, he turned around and went back to the carriage.
"Let's go, let's go, finish this quickly so we can come back for dinner."
Cheng Chao smiled helplessly, but thinking about what happened over there, his face immediately tightened, and he turned and strode away.
Jian Dan placed the lunchbox on the small table without opening it, but the aroma of the hot food still wafted out through the gaps in the lunchbox. The girl with the braided hair on the lower bunk opposite her kept glancing over here, but quickly looked away after meeting Jian Dan's gaze.
Her stomach was growling loudly, so she had to rummage through her bundle. There were only two cornbread buns left inside. Her eyes were full of disgust, but she was holding one tightly in her hand and stiffly putting it into her mouth, while turning her body slightly to the side to avoid Jian Dan's gaze.
The students on the upper bunks naturally had more heads, and even when they ate cornbread, they ate it generously, taking a bite of cornbread and a sip of water from their tea mugs, without feeling any discomfort.
Simple wasn't interested in these petty schemes; she didn't care why someone could sit in a sleeper berth but was eating cornbread.
Leaning against the lower berth of the carriage, she listened carefully to the sounds outside. Logically speaking, it shouldn't be this quiet.
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