Places like the black market are full of all kinds of people. It is very dangerous for her, a female educated youth who is not familiar with the world, to go to such a place.
Ran Qiu couldn't help but want to analyze the pros and cons to Song Zhi, but when he saw her smug look, the words seemed to be stuck in his throat.
He sighed helplessly, and finally could only speak in a gentle voice to Song Zhi, who was still smug.
"You can just go to the supply and marketing cooperative in the future. Don't go to dangerous places just to make more money."
Meeting his serious gaze, Song Zhi was stunned for a moment.
I thought to myself, what a pure and harmless man he is. Who would have thought that he would become a gangster boss in the future?
Song Zhi once again began to think about what kind of things Ran Qiu had experienced in his previous life that led him to go astray.
Seeing that she was looking at him but didn't say anything, Ran Qiu frowned slightly, wondering if she didn't hear what he said just now?
Just when I was about to repeat it, I heard Song Zhi speak.
"Okay, I understand." Song Zhi nodded, clapped his hands, and said, "I'll go see how the chicken I bought is doing."
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned around and saw Nie Jinmei standing beside her.
Song Zhi smiled, grabbed Nie Jinmei's arm and ran away with her.
Ran Qiu stood there and watched the brisk back as she ran away. The money in his hand seemed to still carry her residual warmth, so warm that even his palms felt hot.
He stood there in a daze, feeling his heartbeat inexplicably quicken.
At this time, Dabao came over, pointed at Ran Qiu's face curiously, opened his innocent eyes and asked: "Brother Qiu, why is your face so red?"
His crisp voice immediately brought Ran Qiu back to his senses, and he looked away uncomfortably.
"Have you finished killing the fish? It's almost time to eat, go clean the fish!"
When Dabao heard this, he quickly took another iron basin and ran back to the pool to wash the fish.
Ran Qiu returned to the stove and continued to make a fire and cook.
In the living room, the sound of Song Zhi chirping and teasing the chicks continued to reach his ears.
"Chiji, this one is the most lively. I hope it can grow strong in the future. Lay some eggs for me!"
"Little chicks, you have to grow up quickly..."
His movements gradually slowed down. Even though there was a mud wall between them, he could imagine the lively expression on her face at that moment. Her eyes must have brightened up again.
Ran Qiu lowered his head and looked at the money in his hand that he had not put away yet, but suddenly his mind thought of what the man said that day.
The corners of his slightly raised mouth suddenly stiffened and quickly fell. His rationality quickly returned, as if a basin of cold water was poured over his head, making him calm down instantly.
He twitched the corners of his mouth in self-mockery.
He is so poor, how can he be worthy?
In the evening, Ran Qiu once again demonstrated his excellent cooking skills and prepared a large table of delicious dishes that were both visually appealing and fragrant.
All the dishes that Song Zhi ordered were left uneaten on the table, and he even ordered two more dishes of stir-fried cabbage and shredded white radish.
The overbearing aroma of food spread throughout the entire house, making people drool.
Because there were so many dishes, we had to wait for quite a while for this meal.
Song Zhi and the others were all hungry, so they didn't care about being embarrassed. After sitting down, they picked up their bowls and started eating.
"It's so delicious!" Song Zhi took only one bite and praised Ran Qiu's cooking skills.
Her eyes were curved into two crescents because of this rare delicacy.
The aroma of pork was completely absorbed by the vermicelli. The vermicelli soaked in gravy was even more delicious than the pork. The taste of the braised carp was just right. The fish meat was so soft, tender and smooth that one couldn't wait to swallow their tongue.
The stir-fried cabbage and shredded radish were very light and refreshing, and just the right amount of greasiness, making everyone eat half an extra bowl of rice.
"Teacher Ran, it's a shame if you don't become a chef with your cooking skills." After finishing the meal, Song Zhi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise while touching his round belly.
Nie Jinmei and Rong Zhengqing, who were also full from eating, echoed the sentiment.
Listening to their praise, Ran Qiu just smiled faintly and said nothing.
After dinner, the three little ones diligently took on the task of washing the dishes.
"There's still a little hot water left in the pot. Don't use cold water to wash it. It'll cool your hands."
Ran Qiu watched them carry the bowls to the sink and hurriedly gave them instructions.
The water at night is freezing cold. If you don’t add some hot water, your fingers will freeze off.
After eating and drinking, Song Zhi moved a small stove, lit some charcoal, and squatted at the door of his room to watch the stars.
After the snow, the sky cleared up and was as blue as a mirror. The sky was dotted with stars on the dark blue sky, as if they had gathered into a huge Milky Way, which was as beautiful as a painting.
Song Zhi was so absorbed in watching that she sat in the same position with her chin supported for a long time, until her hands became numb. She moved lazily and prepared to change her position. When she turned her head, she saw Ran Qiu standing not far away, looking at her from afar.
"Why don't you go for a walk with them?"
Ran Qiu met her gaze, lowered his eyes, and then asked with a normal expression.
The strange look in his eyes was concealed so much that Song Zhi didn't even see it.
Hearing this, she glanced at Nie Jinmei and Rong Zhengqing, who were exercising in the yard to help digest their food. Seeing the cold wind lift the corners of their clothes, she shuddered silently and replied, "I'm afraid of the cold."
"Why don't you go inside if you're afraid of the cold?" Ran Qiu asked in confusion as he looked at her hands and cheeks still frozen red while she was guarding a stove.
These words left Song Zhi speechless for a moment. It was rare to see Ran Qiu looking so truthful, and she couldn't help but smile.
"Even though I'm afraid of the cold, I still need to get some fresh air, right?"
After hearing this, Ran Qiu didn't say anything else and turned back into the house.
After a while, he brought a low stool and sat down next to Song Zhi.
Meeting Song Zhi's gaze, he said lightly.
"I want some fresh air, too."
Song Zhi laughed silently, then looked away and continued to look at the sky above his head.
The charcoal fire in the small stove was emitting tiny sparks and crackling softly, mixed with the chirping of chickens in the house.
Song Zhi supported her face and looked up to admire the Milky Way above her head. Her eyes were extremely clear. She was looking at the Milky Way, and the Milky Way seemed to fall into her eyes, even more stunning than the sky above her head.
Her skin is as white as jade, and her facial features are delicate and small.
The sparks from the stove in front of her cast a layer of warm light on her.
Ran Qiu just sat beside her, as if he could feel the warmth emanating from her.
She stared at Song Zhi's profile for a long time without realizing it.
Until Song Zhi's voice sounded in my ears.
"Ran Qiu, what do you want to do in the future?"
Song Zhi, who was originally looking at the night view, had shifted his gaze to Ran Qiu at some point.
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