Jian Dan's first reaction was surprise. Her house was right at the foot of the mountain, how could she not know anything about it?
"Why didn't you call me if you needed something? Wasn't I home?"
This is the only explanation; given their closeness or distance, Tan Yajun couldn't possibly bypass her to seek help from others.
"Haha, I knew you'd think that way."
Actually, that's not true at all.
Ugh, speaking of which, we're going to have to bring up that annoying person again.
We were struggling together, originally planning to rest at your house first, but alas, as soon as we came down the mountain, we ran into Liu Jiefang again. There were other villagers around, and I didn't feel comfortable saying anything, so I just wanted to get rid of him as quickly as possible, and that's why I didn't go to see you.
"Is that so?"
"So, your meeting with Liu Erhong isn't related to this either, is it?"
Tanya Jun pondered for a few seconds,
"Not entirely. How should I put it? It's just that I feel that having one more person like this is still acceptable."
She sensed the simple worry in his voice and couldn't help but smile.
"Don't worry, I'm not the naive and clueless person I was when I first came to the countryside. I'm not the soft-hearted fool who would be so easily fooled and believe everything I say. I'm not the same person who was sold by my parents and still generously said I didn't care."
After going through so much, what is there left to be upset about?
Don't worry, I'm covered in thorns now; no one can hurt me.
A pang of sadness welled up in Jian Dan's heart. How much heartache and helplessness must one have endured to raise a body full of thorns to protect oneself?
If someone can say they're not afraid of anything, it's clear they've already been through a lot of trauma.
"Sister, it's your life. You don't need to make yourself uncomfortable or force yourself because of other people's opinions and views."
We haven't done anything to wrong anyone, or anything that violates the law or morality. We've acted uprightly and honestly. Regardless of what others say or think, we responded to the national call to go to the countryside, worked hard, relied on our own efforts, and struggled to make ends meet. We filled our stomachs entirely with our own hands and sweat, without taking advantage of anyone or wronging anyone in the slightest.
Tan Yajun felt helpless; someone several years younger than her was lecturing her with seemingly profound wisdom.
"Okay, I know, don't worry."
This isn't my first year working in the countryside. I've lived alone before; one more person isn't a monster.
A simple pout of dissatisfaction.
"Am I talking about her? I'm talking about this whole thing. I always feel like it's Liu Jiefang's fault. Otherwise, wouldn't it be better if you just stayed here by yourself? Your life wouldn't have to change at all, wouldn't it be great?"
Tan Yajun reached out and pulled Jian Dan into her arms, her face and eyes full of smiles, and her heart was warmed as well.
To be honest, coming to Liujiatun was the best decision she ever made, especially after making several friends who were incredibly kind to her. They were the ones who supported her and helped her persevere when she was betrayed by her closest family members.
"Don't worry, don't worry, I know you guys are backing me up, I won't let myself suffer."
She made up her mind, and Jian Dan didn't try to persuade her; she just habitually assumed that everything and everyone was in the worst possible light.
However, on the other hand, this is Tanya Jun's own social circle and circle of friends, which she naturally values more than anyone else. Even though they are friends, they cannot interfere too much.
Thinking about it this way, it seems that she was being a bit too controlling, and that she was constantly leading her in a pessimistic direction and scaring her. Thinking about it this way, Jian Dan was startled. Why did she think that way?
I don't think I have any weird quirks or strange possessiveness, do I?
"What's wrong?"
Looking at the simple yet strange thing, Tan Yajun was stunned. She held out her hand in front of her eyes.
Are you unhappy?
Don't worry, I'm still closest to you guys.
She really thought it was simple, just like a little kid who gets upset when his older siblings play with others.
Jian Dan was genuinely surprised; Tan Yajun's guess was spot on. She'd barely begun to suspect anything when Tan Yajun pointed it out. She quickly denied it; she didn't want that kind of image.
"You really think of me as a child?"
So, according to you, I have to keep it hidden so that you can't be snatched away by someone else?
I was just thinking, shouldn't you hurry up? If Liu Zhiqing is in a rush to move out, he's probably already asking about those rooms, right?
Tan Yajun also suddenly realized,
"Has it been that long?"
He looked up at the sun, abandoned his empty cart, and started running.
"Oh, it really is. I'll be going now. You can take the cart there. We'll come find you to play after we finish moving."
Before Jian Dan could even reach out, barely managing to catch the cart that was being handed over, Tan Yajun had already darted far away, leaving Jian Dan alone, muttering to himself.
"No, are you in such a hurry?"
After returning the cart, Jian Dan didn't go to the educated youth compound to join the fun; instead, she went straight to Mingzhu's house and gave her a long rant.
"Tell me, Sister Ya Jun was so anxious, she was afraid that if she was a step too slow, the person would be snatched away."
Having known each other for several years, Mingzhu could naturally detect a slight hint of jealousy in her voice. She chuckled to herself but didn't directly expose her feelings, instead simply changing the subject.
"By the way, weren't we supposed to be dividing up the meat? Why are you back so soon?"
My simple thoughts were instantly drawn to the room full of kids browsing Taobao, and my answers were rather perfunctory.
"Yes, today we're distributing grain, not meat."
Hasn't your Lin Dongfang come back?
Mingzhu glanced outside.
"He came back, put down the grain bags, and went out. I didn't ask him anything."
"That'll be soon. Looking at the weather, it'll snow soon, probably in the next few days. Once everything's settled, we can finally have a peaceful winter."
This is simple, and he nodded in agreement.
"Of course. I just heard someone saying that it's cold outside and the pig isn't eating much. If we don't slaughter it soon, it might lose weight, and we'll really lose money."
"pig?"
Xiao Huizhou's speech became increasingly clear, and whenever she heard the adults say something interesting, she would jump out of the room to follow them.
"Pig? To eat?"
Simple and fun.
"Yes, Zhouzhou is right. Pigs are raised to be eaten by people."
"Does Zhouzhou want to eat meat?"
The child's eyes lit up, and he tilted his chin up, turning to look at his mother, clearly uttering two words.
"Eat meat!"
Mingzhu patted her bottom twice in annoyance.
"Let's eat! I think this piece of meat is good; it's fatty and will definitely taste delicious. Let's eat this piece of meat tonight."
"???"
The child, with dazed eyes, followed his mother's hands and twisted his body backward with all his might.
"Meat? Meat?"
It's both simple and exaggerated.
"Let me see, let me see,"
As he spoke, he pretended to pinch her firm, bouncy bottom, nodding earnestly.
"Hmm, this piece of meat is fatty, we'll stew it in a bit."
Seeing the child's wide, staring eyes, he added another sentence.
"Children's meat tastes the best."
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