After hearing this, the worries on the couple's faces gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of expectation. Lu Jianmin slapped his thigh and said, "Okay! Third brother and sister-in-law, we believe you. Anyway, the few work points I earn throughout the year are not enough to even have enough to eat..."
The three of them were chatting in the teahouse, but the laughter of the three children could be heard from the room. Lu Xiyun came out jumping, her face flushed, and said excitedly: "Mom and Dad, Sister Xiaomei and I teamed up to beat my brother to a pulp. He is convinced this time!"
Lu Ziyan followed him out, still mumbling: "Humph, I will definitely win next time. Sister Xiaomei, please don't always help Xiyun next time."
Lu Xiaomei smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Okay, okay, you two are both amazing."
Looking at the innocent looks of the children, the adults also laughed.
Lin Yuexi looked at Lu Xiyun with tenderness in her eyes: "You must be tired from playing, go wash your hands and eat some fruit.
I'm going to cook. My second brother and his wife and their family will stay for lunch today before leaving."
Mr. and Mrs. Lu Jianmin knew that food was the most precious thing in this day and age, so they were unwilling to leave any.
Lu Cheng, Lin Yuexi asked to stay several times before she decided to stay for dinner.
However, Lu Jianmin and his wife followed her into the kitchen and helped Lin Yuexi cook.
In the kitchen, Lin Yuexi, Lu Jianmin and Wang Lijuan were busy. Lin Yuexi was picking vegetables deftly, and the tender green leaves were flying in her hands.
Lu Jianmin took the initiative to take on the task of making the fire. He skillfully stuffed the firewood into the stove. The red flames licked the bottom of the pot, reflecting the redness of his simple face.
Wang Lijuan was washing rice gently, chatting with Lin Yuexi about family matters from time to time.
"Yuexi, with your departure, our village will lose a talented person." Wang Lijuan sighed, with a hint of reluctance in her eyes.
Lin Yuexi responded with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, although Lu Cheng and I have gone to the county town, we will come back often to visit. If there are any difficulties in the village in the future, we will do our best to help..."
Lu Jianmin added a handful of firewood to the stove and took over the conversation: "Yes, no matter how good the city is, don't forget our hometown. But you go to the city to develop in order to have a better future."
As she spoke, Lin Yuexi had already washed and cut the vegetables and started to heat the oil in a pan. "Sister-in-law, you and brother must take good care of yourselves at home. If you encounter any problems with growing Gastrodia elata, don't handle it by yourself, you can come to the city and ask me..."
Wang Lijuan nodded repeatedly: "I see. With the information you gave us and the seeds, we feel much more at ease. If you and Lu Cheng have any difficulties in the city, tell your family and don't bear it alone."
This time Lu Cheng had nothing to do in the kitchen, so he took his three children to practice boxing in the yard.
With the joint efforts of Lin Yuexi, Lu Jianmin and Wang Lijuan, the table was soon filled with delicious dishes for lunch.
The braised pork is bright red and fragrant; the stir-fried vegetables are emerald green and fresh and delicious;…
There is also the steaming rice, each grain is plump.
The family sat around the table. Lu Cheng raised a glass of wine and said, "It's a rare occasion for us brothers to get together today. This glass of wine is for my second brother and his wife. I hope our family will be safe and sound in the new year."
Seeing this, everyone raised their glasses and laughter echoed in the room.
Lu Xiyun and Lu Ziyan vied to pick up food for Lu Xiaomei. The friendship between the brother and sister was seen by the adults and warmed their hearts.
After dinner, the children went out to play again. Lu Jianmin and Lu Cheng sat in the yard to bask in the sun and chatted about the past.
"Third brother, do you still remember when we went up the mountain to chop wood together when we were little? Although life was hard back then, we felt at ease as a family."
Lu Jianmin recalled with a warm smile on his face.
Lu Cheng also fell into memories and nodded, "I remember that time I accidentally fell down and you carried me for a long distance."
On the other side, Lin Yuexi and Wang Lijuan were sitting in the room. Lin Yuexi took out a notebook, on which were densely written the precautions for growing Gastrodia elata.
"Sister-in-law, I have written it all clearly here, including when to water and fertilize, and what to do when encountering insect pests. Just take a look at it when you have nothing to do."
Wang Lijuan took the book, carefully placed it in her arms, and said with emotion: "Yuexi, you are so thoughtful. We are blessed to have a sister-in-law like you in our previous life."
Before they knew it, the sun was setting and Lu Jianmin and his family were ready to leave.
Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi sent them to the door. Lu Jianmin held Lu Cheng's hand and said earnestly: "Third brother, third sister-in-law, thank you. I will never forget your kindness to me..."
After saying that, the family said goodbye and left.
Looking at the backs of Lu Jianmin and his family gradually going away, Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi stood at the door, feeling filled with emotion.
Lin Yuexi leaned on Lu Cheng's shoulder and whispered, "I hope my second brother and his wife can have a good harvest from their Gastrodia elata planting, so that their family will have a better life."
Lu Cheng gently put his arm around her shoulders: "With you caring so much about them, there will definitely be no problem. ..."
Back in the house, Lu Xiyun and Lu Ziyan were still discussing the happy time they had playing with their cousin.
Lin Yuexi looked at the children and said to Lu Cheng, "We should also prepare well for the children's life in the county town."
Lu Cheng nodded: "Well, a new life is about to begin, I hope everything goes well."
In the following days, Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi devoted themselves to the preparations for moving to the county town.
The house was busy. Lin Yuexi carefully sorted out the clothes and sorted and packed the children's old clothes, intending to leave some for the needy families in the village.
Lu Cheng focused on checking the farm tools, wiping clean those that were no longer in use, and placing them neatly in the corner, preparing to leave them to his second brother and his wife.
One morning, the sun was shining across the courtyard, and Captain Li walked in with steady steps.
He was wearing a slightly faded but very neat Zhongshan suit, with a kind face and concern in his eyes. "Cheng, Yuexi, I heard that you are going to move to the county town, is this settled?"
Lu Cheng hurriedly went over and greeted him warmly, "Captain, come in and sit down. It's decided. We'll leave on the eighth day of the first lunar month. We thought going to the county town would provide better conditions for the child."
Lin Yuexi also came out of the house and said with a smile: "Captain, please drink some water. Thanks to your care over the past two years, our life in the village has been smooth."
Captain Li took the water, waved his hand, and said, "It's all right. It's a good thing for you to go to the county town, but if anything happens in the village in the future, you can't just ignore it..."
Several people sat together, and Captain Li talked about the latest situation in the village, repeatedly reminding Lu Cheng to come back to the village often.
Two days later, Zhao Gang also came to pay New Year's greetings.
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