The moment she saw a vivid little mouse appear on the paper, Nian Nian exclaimed.
"It really is a little mouse."
Ji Nian looked at Lin Jingshu with admiration.
Lin Jingshu smiled slightly, and a sense of satisfaction as a teacher arose naturally.
"Wait for me a moment."
Lin Jingshu got up and left, went back to the bedroom and found a stack of simple sketch draft paper from the space. These were left over from when she first started learning to paint, and had been left in the space without moving. Unexpectedly, they came in handy now.
I am very happy to see so many interesting drawing papers.
"Niannian, these are all yours. You can take them home and paint them slowly later."
Jinian's eyes lit up for a moment, then darkened as if he was thinking of something.
"Thank you, Auntie. I only need one."
"Huh? Why? Don't you like it?"
There was some confusion in Lin Jingshu's eyes.
Jin Yi shook his head, "I like it, but these are so expensive, Nian Nian can't take them back."
Lin Jingshu's eyes moved. How could she have forgotten this?
In this situation, paper and pen are very precious.
Children from ordinary families would use their school pens until only the tip was left, and then they would connect a small wooden stick to continue using them.
After writing on the draft paper with a pencil, continue writing on the back, wipe off the handwriting and reuse it until the edges are finally worn down before putting it away.
Conditions like this are still good. Some children who cannot afford to go to school can only write and draw on the ground with small wooden sticks.
The protagonist in a period drama she had once read had tears in his eyes when he recounted this period of history.
It’s no wonder that she was at a loss when such a stack of drawing paper was suddenly placed in front of her.
Lin Jingshu took out a few simpler ones and placed them on the table.
"These are gifts from your aunt. If you draw well, I can give you the rest too."
Ji Nian's almond-shaped eyes lit up slightly and she nodded happily.
An adult and a child sat at the table, each holding a paintbrush and busy with their own work.
Lin Jingshu wanted to build a grape rack on the west side of the courtyard. She didn't understand professional design, so she built a few wooden racks according to her own understanding, which looked relatively simple.
The renovation of the courtyard is still in progress, and the chicken coop has been built. I will find some time to ask my sister-in-law where she can buy chicks.
Time passed minute by minute, and the sky outside gradually darkened.
Lin Jingshu looked up at the clock and saw that it was getting late. Gu Chengze should be back soon.
"Aunt Nian Nian is going to cook. You can play here for a while. If you need anything, come find me in the kitchen."
"Okay, auntie."
Lin Jingshu came to the kitchen and kneaded a piece of dough to prepare the pancakes.
She is a noodle-head and is a bit tired of eating rice these days, so she makes some fried pancakes to change the taste.
While the dough is resting, prepare the pastry and set it aside.
Pick out two tomatoes from the basket to make soup later.
Finally, stir-fry some shredded potatoes and make some cold cucumber salad. Let’s have a light meal tonight.
After Gu Chengze moved in, he and Ji Pingshan often met on their way to and from get off work, and today they were walking back together.
"I heard from Lao Lin that you and your sister-in-law are going to treat us to a meal some time?"
Lao Lin is Linshan.
Gu Chengze glanced at him and said, "How do you know everything?"
Before I told him about this, he had already heard about it from others.
Ji Pingshan smiled and said, "Have you forgotten what I do?"
Gu Chengze snorted, obviously thinking of his past heroic deeds.
When Ji Pingshan was young, he was a scout and later became a civilian political commissar.
It can be said that he knows everything big and small in the army. He is simply a living thief and a fox.
"That's good to know, so I don't have to tell you specifically."
Hearing him say this, Ji Pingshan was not angry. The two had worked together for many years and were familiar with each other's personalities.
"If you need any help, just ask."
“We don’t cook at home, we go to the cafeteria.”
"To the cafeteria?"
Ji Pingshan touched his chin. Going to the cafeteria was nothing surprising.
It’s just that in order to save money, everyone defaults to doing it at home.
It's called a dinner party, but in fact it's just for everyone to get to know each other and get closer, so they are not too picky about food and drinks.
If you make it at home, the cost will definitely be lower than in the cafeteria.
"It's too hot now. The kitchen is not a place for people to stay."
Ji Pingshan smiled playfully and said, "I didn't expect you to be such a loving wife."
"Of course, I love my own wife."
The two talked as they walked and soon arrived at the door of their home.
"Huh? Why are there no lights on in my house?"
Ji Pingshan looked at the dark house in confusion. Looking through the crack in the door, there was not a trace of light.
That's not right. Logically, his wife and two children should be waiting for him at home at this time. Why is she nowhere to be seen today?
Did something happen?
Ji Pingshan was a little anxious.
"Sister-in-law should be fine. I'll go ask Jingshu if she has seen them."
As soon as he finished speaking, a noise was heard in his yard.
"Chengze, are you back?"
Lin Jingshu heard their conversation.
Seeing Ji Pingshan's anxious look, he quickly said, "Xiaoxin has something wrong at school, my sister-in-law went to pick him up, and Nian Nian is at my house."
Ji Pingshan's heart, which had risen to his throat, calmed down again.
"Thank you, sister-in-law. I may have to trouble you for a while. I'll go pick them up."
"You're welcome. Nian Nian is very well behaved. You can go without worry."
Ji Pingshan thanked him repeatedly, thanked Gu Chengze as well, and disappeared into the night.
Lin Jingshu had just walked into the yard when she saw Ji Nian running out with a pencil in his hand.
"Aunt, I think I heard Dad's voice."
Lin Jingshu patted her head and said, "Dad has gone to pick up Mom and brother. He will be back soon. Nian Nian, can you stay here for a while?"
Remember nod obediently.
Lin Jingshu still hadn't fried the shredded potatoes yet, so Gu Chengze washed his hands and took over the position of head chef.
Lin Jingshu chatted with him while peeling garlic.
"I went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought a piece of new cloth. I'll measure your size and make you a pair of pajamas later."
"Thank you, wife."
Gu Chengze's dark eyes were filled with stars, and the corners of his mouth turned up, making him look very happy.
Not knowing when Sister Su and the others would come back, Lin Jingshu specially made a little more food.
"Nian Nian, wash your hands and eat."
Hearing his aunt's voice, Jinian carefully put away the paper and pen, jumped off the stool, and washed his hands without being told by the adults.
“It smells so good.”
Ji Nian looked at the food on the table, a happy smile appeared on his face, and he licked his dry lips.
It was long past dinner time and her mother had not come back yet. Her stomach growled several times.
Looking at my aunt busy in the kitchen, I felt embarrassed to say anything.
The joy of painting made her forget her hunger temporarily, but the aroma of food aroused her appetite again.
Lin Jingshu was afraid that the child would feel embarrassed to pick up food, so she piled a large amount of food into her bowl.
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