"Sister-in-law, please take it back quickly. This thing is too valuable; I can't accept it."
Pei Songbai took the two children to the military camp to say goodbye to Commander Mo. Xia Wenhua stayed at home to check if there was anything left to deal with. It was at this time that her two sisters-in-law arrived.
Seeing what they were handing her, Xia Wenhua's heart skipped a beat, and she resolutely pushed the things back.
Everyone says that Northeast China is a vast and resource-rich region with many good things. She hadn't seen any of them in the two months she had been there and thought it was an exaggeration. But before she left, the two sisters-in-law opened her eyes.
Sister Ye and Sister Huang took out a ginseng root. Xia Wenhua didn't know much about ginseng, but having lived two lives and maintained decent social standing, she had developed a bit of a discerning eye. She figured that even if this ginseng wasn't a hundred years old, it shouldn't be too far off.
She gets along well with her two sisters-in-law, and there's no reason for her to take such good things from them.
"Xia, are you getting distant from us? Everything you left us, the food and drinks, were of the best quality. Everyone says you spend money extravagantly, but in the end, you gave us all of this. If you don't take this ginseng, we can't accept anything from you."
Xia Wenhua genuinely wanted to live a good life here. Every time she went to the supermarket, she would take out anything she could smuggle out and mix it with the coarse flour she traded with the villagers. She had already saved up quite a bit of food.
She hasn't been here long, but she's packed a lot of things; it's obviously impossible for her to take everything with her.
She didn't know what the situation would be like in Guangxi Province. She could just send the things that could be stored there later. The food and other things had been stored for too long and couldn't be eaten, so Xia Wenhua simply gave them to her two sisters-in-law.
She felt there was a bit too much stuff, but not too much. Who would have thought that a few dozen kilograms of grain would prompt her two sisters-in-law to bring out ginseng?
Sister Huang took the things from Sister Ye's hands, went straight to Xia Wenhua's luggage next to her, and quickly opened one and stuffed it in.
She and Sister-in-law Ye helped pack most of the luggage, and Sister-in-law Huang knew exactly what was inside.
Her movements were fluid and effortless, giving Xia Wenhua no chance to refute.
"Sister-in-law, this is really too precious."
Xia Wenhua wanted to say something more, but was stopped by Sister Huang.
"Xia, don't be distant with us. The food you left behind is what will save our lives. If we weren't close, who would give us so much?"
Sister Huang's voice was trembling with tears. Xia Wenhua was truly good to them, and her words were sincere.
Sister-in-law Ye added, "Xia, we've been here for a long time. Although radishes are hard to find, they're not impossible to come across. It's just that once you leave, you really won't be coming back. This is a token of our affection, so please take it."
The ginseng was something that Sister Ye had exchanged with someone a long time ago. This time, Xia Wenhua left in a hurry, and the two of them had taken a bribe from Xia Wenhua. After thinking it over, she and Sister Huang discussed it and decided to give Xia Wenhua a ginseng root.
She changed it during those three years, and used less than ten catties of grain before changing it.
Even now, you can still get your hands on people by exchanging grain for them.
Everyone knows this stuff is good, but it's useless to most people; grain is much more effective at saving lives.
Xia Wenhua gave them a total of several dozen kilograms of grain, and the two sisters-in-law were truly grateful. The fact that she took out the ginseng now was also a well-thought-out decision.
They insisted on giving it to her, and Xia Wenhua, unable to refuse their kind offer, eventually accepted it.
However, she couldn't let her two sisters-in-law suffer a loss. Those grains were definitely not as valuable as ginseng. She would have to keep in touch with her two sisters-in-law more often in the future and find something to repay their kindness.
When Xia Wenhua came to Heilongjiang Province from Hongshan Brigade, her relationship with Pei Songbai had just begun to get on track, and the two were still in the stage of testing each other.
Having left Heilongjiang Province this time, they had already become truly the closest of friends.
Before setting off, the two discussed it and decided that since the two children missed their grandmother very much, it would be difficult for Pei Songbai to ask for leave once they arrived at the new post. So they decided to go back and visit Pei's mother on the way.
They've already sent everything they needed to pick up in Guangxi Province that could be mailed there.
Besides giving them away, Pei Songbai also asked the transport brothers to take the rest of their belongings to their base, as they didn't carry much with them.
Pei Songbai was serving in the army away from home, and every time he returned home, he would bring a lot of things back to his family, which had become a routine for him.
Even though he has separated from his family now, his biological mother is still his biological mother. According to Pei Songbai's wishes, he will definitely have to buy things this time.
Xia Wenhua did not object to Pei Songbai's decision. Pei's mother had been very good to her and the two children, and out of respect for Pei's mother, she wouldn't be reluctant to part with anything.
Lan City is a small place, and the supply and marketing cooperative doesn't have much stuff to begin with. Since she hadn't said goodbye to Chang Yingying, Xia Wenhua decided to buy everything here before going to Lan City.
Chang Yingying had just returned from Qiqihar City when she unexpectedly saw Xia Wenhua come in early in the morning.
She quickly called over the person: "Sister, I've found a way to get your fabric, but it will take another half month. Come and see it then."
Xia Wenhua was sincere to her. Even though she hadn't received the goods, she had already given her the replacement. Chang Yingying naturally had to explain things clearly.
She picked up the cloth, and Xia Wenhua suddenly remembered this, slapping her forehead in surprise.
"Look at my memory, Sister Chang, I would have almost forgotten if you hadn't told me."
There's no rush with the cloth; even if Chang Yingying took it out now, she couldn't take it away.
Chang Yingying's status means she needs to befriend certain people, and Xia Wenhua came to maintain that relationship. She didn't beat around the bush and directly told her that she was leaving.
"Sister Chang, if the fabric arrives, I'd appreciate it if you could send it to me. My husband's job has been transferred, and we won't be living here anymore."
"She's been transferred. Where did she go?" Chang Yingying had just enjoyed some delicious sauce from Xia Wenhua's place and was even bragging to her dad that she could definitely bring some back next time. Who would have thought that she would just leave like that?
Xia Wenhua was also good at handling things. With resources so scarce these days, it wasn't easy to get to know someone at a supply and marketing cooperative, especially since Chang Yingying's father was the head of Qiqihar No. 100 Company. She definitely couldn't let this connection slip by.
She handed the basket on her back to Chang Yingying from the counter: "I've been transferred to Guangxi Province, which is too far from here. Sister Chang, you can't forget about me."
As Chang Yingying took the basket, she glanced at it and saw the neatly arranged canned food jars inside, which immediately brought a smile to her face.
"Wow, going to such a far place, really..."
She deftly put the basket down, and then continued Xia Wenhua's words: "Don't worry, sister, we'll keep in touch by letter. Once the things arrive, I'll definitely send them to you!"
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