"Him? Wow, you're really something, getting him into service so quickly?"
"Go! Go! Go,"
This was a simple matter for someone with no experience, and his words made my face flush, so I quickly changed the subject.
"Look, here are some snacks, and some toys and comic books that Xiao Rui and the others cherish. I kept some for you. If you don't mind, you can take these back for Zhouzhou to play with."
The comic books were the same ones that had bought up the entire bookstore. When Cheng Rui and the others came back earlier, they gradually took some of their favorites with them. She put away some of Jian Xin's books, and the ones left on the shelf were all ones that the children had read. She wouldn't need them for the time being.
However, Mingzhu's eyes lit up. It was indeed inconvenient to buy children's things here in the commune, and there weren't many toys mailed from the capital.
Xiao Huizhou also ran over. He had played with and seen these things before, but there were still most of them he hadn't played with. He was overjoyed to hear that they were all for him.
"Auntie, are you sending them all back to Zhou?"
"Here, take it all. Go and take it yourself. If you can take it, you can have it all."
The child, carrying a cloth bag, worked diligently, slowly tidying up the odds and ends on the shelf, while chatting with Mingzhu.
"There are still a few bags of milk powder here. This one is for Zhouzhou. When you go over, can you take these over with you?"
They didn't say who it was, but both of them knew perfectly well. Mingzhu sighed and glanced at her simple-minded son.
"No need to give it to him, he doesn't need it. Are you leaving today? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Simply shake your head.
"I probably can't leave today. The earliest I can expect to leave is tomorrow or the day after."
"Aren't you going to take a look before you leave?"
I heard you were getting married, and the people at the youth center have been asking me a lot lately when you're leaving. They were thinking of having a get-together before you go, as a way of congratulating you on your marriage.
Mingzhu didn't say anything. Ever since the news of Jian Dan's upcoming marriage spread, Ling Weidong seemed to have gone mad, his eyes turning blue. Several times when he saw her, he hesitated to speak. Later, whether he came to his senses or not, he simply became mute.
He didn't do anything in the end, nor did he make it clear. Mingzhu didn't want Jian Dan to go through the trouble; there was no need.
“I went to Yajun’s place a few days ago and ran into some villagers on the way. Some asked me questions, such as when I was going to get married and whether I would still keep the house. There were all sorts of questions.”
She simply put the book she was holding on the kang (a heated brick bed) and refused outright.
"No, I don't like that kind of scene."
Why don't you come with me to see Ya-jun later? She said she'd definitely do her part for the child. I have to go now.
By the way, how's the child?
"The formula and rice water you used to feed him have helped him grow a lot."
With these few bags, it will last for four or five months. When it's around six months old, it can eat rice porridge with eggs. And when it gets bigger, it can eat a lot more things. Once you get through these few months, it will only get easier and easier. Don't worry about so much. This much formula isn't enough, why would you need to put in so much effort?
Besides, there's us. We're right here in front of you. If there's nothing more, what about something less?
With so much heat, raising just one child will surely be easier.
Now that you're married, just focus on your own life and don't worry about so many things.
"Let me tell you, you've done more than enough for everyone in this village. The villagers are only grateful to you, and the same goes for the educated youth. The relationship between the villagers and the educated youth is quite harmonious now, and if it can continue, that would be good."
"Aren't you worried about new educated youth coming again in the future?"
Speaking of the new educated youth, Mingzhu wanted to sigh again.
"Just thinking about this gives me a headache. Those who arrived last, you should also be careful these next few days. It's better to leave early than to cause any more trouble at the last minute."
"They're not still trying to take advantage of me, are they? Haven't I been firm enough in my stance?"
"Ha, as if you can't understand what I'm saying. The day before yesterday, I overheard the villagers asking when they were going up the mountain to hunt wild boars. I don't know what they said."
I simply don't want to deal with them, but thinking about it, not getting rid of them is also a potential problem.
"Are they trying to cause me trouble on the mountain?"
Simple, with an odd tone. Everyone in the village knows that she moves freely up and down the mountain as if it were her own backyard.
Mingzhu had the same expression.
"I don't know what they're thinking, but don't let your guard down. Even fools have their foolish tricks, so it's good to be careful."
"I didn't want to pay them any attention, but,"
Jian Dan had a slightly different idea. He decided to take the opportunity to kill the man, then hunt a few wild boars, give one to the village as a thank you, and take the rest away.
Anyway, with a car, meat is a good thing no matter where you go.
However, it's best to keep a low profile and not make a big fuss about it.
"Let's go to Sister Yajun's place now. I can go find the village chief to get the letter of introduction when we get back."
Qin Qinghuai arrived early; it was only around 10 a.m.
"Then come back for lunch, and in the afternoon, go to work."
Mingzhu didn't think much of it, assuming that she was just packing her big things, so she handed the child over to Lin Dongfang, and the two of them left with their things.
Upon entering the village, one could easily sense the villagers' gazes. It was only because of the cold weather that everyone was there; otherwise, each household would probably be squatting at their doorstep, eating and watching the spectacle. As she passed the entrance to the educated youth compound, she deliberately stopped to exchange a few words with Yuan Ye at the gate. Seeing a figure hiding in a corner, she pursed her lips and left.
Tan Yajun and her husband really doted on this child. The temperature was just about to freeze, not very cold. Many families in the countryside hadn't even started heating their fire walls yet. But as soon as Tan Yajun entered the house, there was a wave of heat. Both of them sneezed because of the heat.
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