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"Thank you, Brother Zhang. Actually, I can manage on my own."
"I won't let you face this alone from now on."
Zhang Hongmei was moved by these words; yes, she had always been alone.
Humans are contradictory. They may not want to share their secrets with outsiders, but they are also vulnerable and need someone by their side. They don't need comforting words, just someone to be there for them.
"Sister Hongmei, Sister Hongmei!"
"Here you are, Shitou, what brings you here?" Zhang Hongmei saw Shitou carrying a cage.
“Sister Hongmei, this is pickled cabbage. My mom told you to eat it first and then go get some more.”
"Okay, I'll pack some pine nuts for you to take back and serve to our guests later."
"No, there's still plenty left at home from what you gave me. I need to go back; I still have to tend the fire for my second sister."
"Take the cage back later."
When Zhang Hongmei returned to the house, she saw Zhang Shouyi organizing the things they had brought.
"Hongmei, you didn't tidy up yesterday?"
"The food has been put into the storeroom; we haven't had time to look at anything else yet."
"Come over here quickly and see what my dad prepared for you. You're sure to like it."
"What?"
"Look, there are two sets of jade jewelry and silver tableware, but it's just three pairs of chopsticks, three bowls, and three spoons."
Last night when I got home, the first thing I asked you was, "Did you like his gift?"
"I like it, I like it all. People talk about an iron rice bowl, but this is a silver rice bowl for me."
"Next time I'll prepare a golden rice bowl for you."
"No need to spend money. A golden rice bowl isn't something you can just give away to anyone. You should save it for my future sister-in-law."
"I told you so, so here you are. Don't argue."
"No. This thing wasn't given away randomly. I can't explain it to you, but you'll understand later."
"Hehe, there are so many rules in this world, you don't need to worry about them. Just do what you like."
Zhang Hongmei: Please let me go, I really won't accept it.
"Oh, right, I prepared this for your birthday, take it with you." After saying that, Zhang Shouyi took out a small purse from his inner pocket and handed it to Zhang Hongmei, gesturing for her to open it.
"A belated birthday present for me? Or should I consider it this year's birthday present?"
"Hmm, open it and take a look." Seeing that Zhang Hongmei hadn't opened it yet, Zhang Shouyi grabbed it, untied the string of the purse, and took out a red bead from inside.
“This has been blessed. According to the master, I will sense if there is any danger to my life.” After saying this, Zhang Shouyi pulled out a red string from around his neck, with the same red beads on it.
"Here, let me put this on you. I heard it's very effective." Actually, Zhang Shouyi had heard about it in his previous life, and he specially sent someone to find it this time.
Zhang Hongmei didn't object to any of this; after all, time travel had happened, so nothing was impossible. Therefore, she let Zhang Shouyi put the noose around her neck.
"Brother Zhang, you still believe in these things?"
Why can't I believe it?
"Well, you're the kind of rational and pragmatic person, so this kind of vague and unrealistic thing shouldn't be something you endorse, right?"
"You brat, teasing me. Isn't that just a euphemism for being dull?" If it weren't for his past life's energy, Zhang Shouyi really wouldn't believe it.
"Hehe, I didn't say anything, you said it yourself."
"It's almost ten o'clock, and Uncle Zhang still hasn't come back?"
"Don't worry about him. He must have been having a good chat with the old lady and lost track of time. He'll be back when she goes to eat."
"Brother Zhang, go and call her, and take the meat and rice to the old lady."
"Shall we go together?"
"Okay, I'll serve it first, wait a moment."
When Zhang Xingguo saw Zhang Hongmei and Zhang Shouyi arrive, he was overjoyed and wept tears of joy. Staying with this old lady was torture; she never said a kind word to him and he was constantly being scolded. Thankfully, his son had a conscience and finally knew to come and rescue him.
"Grandma, don't eat the cafeteria food anymore. I'll bring you rice, braised pork, chicken stew with mushrooms, and two dozen boiled bean curd sheets."
"Hehe, that's great! I'm craving it too, this will satisfy my craving."
Zhang Xingguo thought with disdain. Trying to fool a young girl? He'd just seen someone secretly bring over at least twenty pounds of pork.
"Grandma, I'm making sauerkraut fish and stewed pork ribs tomorrow. Do you want to come to my house to eat, or should I bring them over?"
“I’m not going to your house. Just looking at him makes me sick.” The old lady pointed at Zhang Xingguo.
Zhang Hongmei smiled awkwardly, "Then I'll send it over tomorrow."
"Is the pickled fish the same one you made a few days ago?"
"Yes. Is it delicious?"
"Delicious, appetizing."
"Eat it if you like, wait for me!"
"Go on, hurry back and cook. Ask your aunt to get you some pickled cabbage."
"No need, Shi Tou just brought me a cage, I'll come and get some after I finish eating."
"Okay, take this home and eat it. There are no children at home, so it's a good deal for you." The old lady handed a bag of candy to Zhang Hongmei.
"Hehe, save some for me if you have any in the future!"
"Here, take it all."
Zhang Xingguo and Zhang Shouyi watched the interaction between the two men with utter shock. Was this the same general who commanded thousands of troops and fought real battles with the enemy? It was terrifying.
Wang Xiaoshun admired Zhang Hongmei even more. Just now, the leader had been scolded like a grandson, but now he was all smiles like an ordinary old man. This was clearly unfair; it was discriminatory treatment!
When the four of them got home, Zhang Hongmei started cooking. Zhang Xingguo happily went back and brought out a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) and a bottle of orange juice.
Looking at the sumptuous lunch on the table, Wang Xiaoshun excitedly rushed to do the work so he could eat as soon as possible.
When the last dish, spicy tofu, was served, the four of them couldn't wait to sit down.
Zhang Shouyi glanced at Zhang Xingguo helplessly. Fine, let him drink it.
"Hongmei, when you go to school in the capital, I'll have Xiaoshun pick you up. Also, I want to live with you," Zhang Xingguo said firmly, as if afraid Zhang Hongmei would refuse.
"Okay, live with me, and I'll cook for you every day."
Zhang Xingguo grinned from ear to ear when he heard the satisfactory answer.
Zhang Shouyi was also very happy, as he would be able to eat home-cooked meals more often from now on. Wang Xiaoshun was even more excited, finally no longer having to watch his superior's expression every time he ate.
"Is the red plum and orange juice delicious?"
"I don't like drinking this. How can it be as delicious as food? If I drink this, I'll eat less. It's a waste."
"That's right, I'll drink less alcohol and just eat from now on!"
Zhang Shouyi cast an approving glance at Zhang Hongmei. He'd tried everything, but what could he do if she wouldn't listen? He'd see how effective Hongmei's words were this time!
"Uncle Zhang, is this piece of meat delicious?"
"It's delicious, even better than Sichuan peppercorn pork, and not greasy at all. It's really flavorful."
"Eat as much as you like. I'll give you a slice of meat once a day, enough for you to eat until you leave."
“My daughter is the most considerate. Hongmei, why aren’t you my daughter? Why don’t you be my daughter-in-law? That way you’ll be my family too.”
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