Over the next few days, Chen Shuning and He Chaoyang got along quite well. The two injured people supported each other and recovered from their injuries. Well, actually, there was nothing wrong with them. They spent their days figuring out what to eat and what to do.
Chen Shuning usually did the talking while He Chaoyang did the cooking. In these short two days, He Chaoyang finally got to experience the profoundness of Chinese cuisine and really couldn't understand why Chen Shuning had so many ideas in her little head.
Because the two of them had been eating and playing games since they arrived, including chess, checkers, and Gomoku, He Chaoyang had truly put his carpentry skills to the extreme these past two days.
If it weren't for the fact that it was just her and He Chaoyang who couldn't play mahjong, Chen Shuning would have really wanted He Chaoyang to make a set of mahjong tiles out of wood.
During the day, the educated youth in the educated youth compound would usually go up the mountain to collect wild produce and firewood. This time, even Yang Wanqiu went up the mountain to collect firewood.
After that day, Yang Wanqiu ignored Shen Wenge and even threw away the things he sent her. It seemed she was determined to end her relationship with him.
Given the previous incident involving Li Li and her daughter assaulting someone, it was understandable that Yang Wanqiu would propose breaking up at this time. Moreover, after their relationship, even if Shen Wenge continued to spread rumors, the villagers no longer spoke ill of Yang Wanqiu behind her back as they had in the past.
In addition, Yang Wanqiu has been working on the mountain with everyone every day recently. She also wins the favor of a large number of aunts and grandmas in the village in just a few days with her sweet smile and coaxing skills.
It has to be said that the Yang Wanqiu of today is the ultimate white lotus that Chen Shuning saw in the novel, while the Yang Wanqiu of a while ago was the abnormal one.
Of course, Chen Shuning didn't care what Yang Wanqiu was like. These past two days, she would secretly add some spiritual spring water when cooking or making tea.
So both of them recovered quickly from their injuries. He Chaoyang didn't think much about how quickly his injuries healed, assuming it was all thanks to Chen Shuning's daily pot of various soups with Chinese medicine.
Even Duan Guangming, who came to change He Chaoyang's dressing midway through, found it unbelievable. However, Duan Guangyuan understood what was going on during lunch.
Looking at the thick, golden chicken soup with bright green scallions floating on top, you can smell the rich and mellow aroma of meat with just a slight tilt of your head, mixed with a faint medicinal fragrance.
Even Duan Guangyuan, who never cared about food, couldn't wait to take a sip and was somewhat envious of He Chaoyang.
Every sip of this delicious and fragrant chicken soup brings joy and satisfaction. After trying the other dishes on the table, whether it's stir-fried cucumber slices with eggs, cold wild vegetables, or stewed potatoes and eggplant, they all taste great. Even the ordinary cornbread is sweet and delicious. No wonder Chaoyang's injury healed so quickly.
Even though he didn't want to leave now, he slurped up the chicken soup and said to He Chaoyang, "Chaoyang, your life is really enviable. Now I understand why you left the Harbin Military Region Hospital and came to this little mountain village to recuperate."
He Chaoyang glanced at Duan Guangyuan, who was wolfing down his food, and moved his own bowl back with a look of disgust. He said irritably, "What's wrong? Is Grandpa Duan not feeding you? You look like you haven't eaten for days. Also, swallow the food in your mouth before you speak. Shu Ning hasn't even sat down at the table yet. Don't spit everywhere. It's disgusting."
Duan Guangyuan, feeling wronged by his friend's criticism, retorted, "I've been hungry for several meals! I came here without even having breakfast just to check your wound. I carried the medical kit for more than an hour. Do you know how hard it was for me?"
And you know what the food is like in the army canteen? It's barely better than pig slop. I've only been here a few days, and I've already lost weight from hunger. Unlike you, buddy, you're eating delicacies every day, with a beautiful wife by your side. You're a classic case of the well-fed not knowing the hunger of the starving.
As he spoke, Duan Guangyuan, as if venting his anger, picked up another large mouthful of potato and eggplant stew and stuffed it into his mouth.
When Chen Shuning carried the last dish into the room, this was the scene she saw. The inner and outer rooms were separated by a wall, and the door was not closed, so Chen Shuning could hear the conversation between the two people inside clearly, and could tell that the two had a good relationship.
Duan Guangyuan's comment about having a beautiful wife by his side made Chen Shuning blush deeply. Holding a freshly cooked braised pork, he stood at the door, unsure whether to go in or back out.
He Chaoyang, with his sharp eyes, noticed Chen Shuning's embarrassment, even though he inwardly agreed with Duan Guangyuan's comment about a beautiful wife.
But thinking that his little girl was shy and not like the others who were used to joking around together, He Chaoyang, afraid of scaring her, slapped Duan Guangyuan on the head without hesitation.
Although he was secretly overjoyed, he said righteously, "What nonsense are you talking about? I haven't even submitted my love report yet."
"Didn't you say you haven't had breakfast yet? Hurry up and eat, then leave. Don't get in my way."
As he spoke, He Chaoyang turned to look at Chen Shuning, immediately put on a smile and said softly, "I told you to just mix some wild vegetables, it's a waste to give this kid anything."
"Look at all that you've done! You must be exhausted after all this work. Come and eat quickly. Doctor Duan still has a long way to go after you finish eating, so don't delay him."
Chen Shuning believed Duan Guangyuan when he said he left without even having breakfast, because just now when she was checking He Chaoyang's wound, Chen Shuning heard Duan Guangyuan's stomach growling.
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