"Okay, Manager."
After lunch, Jiang Shushu rode his bicycle to the grain store and bought three pounds of rice, and two bones from the meat store. After returning to his home, he took out seven pounds of rice and one pound of pork belly from the supply space, and took out half a pound of egg cake from the small space, and then rode his beloved bicycle back to the village.
When Jiang Shushu returned to Jiangjia Village, he felt pain in his buttocks. On this country road, he had to jump every 2 meters. After riding for only 40 minutes, Jiang Shushu felt that not only he was tired, but even the bicycle was bruised and hurt.
As soon as Jiang Shushu arrived at the village entrance, his nephews and grandchildren who were squatting on the ground playing with their butts sticking out immediately started shouting.
"Wow……"
"ah……"
Then they all ran towards Jiang Shushu. Jiang Shushu was afraid that the bicycle would hit them, so he quickly got off and pushed it.
These little guys are so enthusiastic today. They are not so excited when I come back usually. It must be the first time I come back during the day. Haha. I didn’t expect that they all miss me so much. I must give them some candy.
Jiang Shushu smiled and reached into his pocket as he spoke, "Good afternoon, Shi Tou, are you guys..." Missing me? Jiang Shushu couldn't utter the following words.
Seven children ran over and all climbed onto the bicycles, staring at them with shining eyes, not even giving Jiang Shushu a spare glance.
"What a tall car."
"Ah...what a big car."
"I know, I know, this is called a bicycle. My dad said he dreams of owning one."
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Jiang Shushu: "..." I was wondering why he was so enthusiastic? The object of his affection is not me. These days, he is not even as good as a car. It's really frustrating.
Jiang Shushu squeezed the seven candies in his hand and suddenly didn't want to give them away. He was not happy himself, so how could he let these little ghosts have double the happiness? He immediately put the candies back into the small space.
"Shitou is right. This is called a bicycle. Riding it is faster than walking. I still need to go home. You guys go have fun."
But none of the children let go, and they all looked at Jiang Shushu eagerly.
Shitou's eyes were filled with pleading, "Aunt Shushu, can I get on and sit on it? I haven't ridden a bicycle yet. My dad dreams of getting one. I want to help him try it out and see if it's comfortable. When I grow up, I'll buy him one, okay?"
Goudan: "Aunt Shushu, I've never sat on one before. Can I try? My classmates say it's so impressive."
The other younger ones, seeing that the two oldest brothers were asking to ride bicycles, also pulled Jiang Shushu and acted coquettishly, saying that they wanted to ride bicycles.
How could Jiang Shushu refuse the eager look in the child's eyes? "Okay, but Aunt Shushu has something else to do later, so I'll only take you for a short tour. After that, I'll be going home. No one is allowed to cheat, understand?"
Seven children stretched out their little fingers, hooked them, and said in unison: "Got it. Hook your fingers and hang yourself. I won't lie to anyone for 100 years."
Jiang Shushu got on his bicycle, put his feet on the ground, turned around and said to the seven children: "Line up, from tallest to shortest, one by one."
In less than three seconds, the children lined up, put their hands on their thighs, and stood straight.
"Goudan, you're the tallest, so get in first. Once you're seated, hold on to the back seat."
Goudan happily climbed onto the back seat, "Aunt Shushu, sit tight and keep your paws steady."
"Okay, let's go." Jiang Shushu stepped on the pedal and the bicycle rushed out. The children, whether on the bicycle or under the bicycle, were shouting with joy. Goudan was especially excited.
Jiang Shushu took Goudan for a walk, which took about 30 seconds.
"Next."
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The last two were relatively young, probably around 4 years old, so Jiang Shushu didn't dare to ride them, so he just pushed them around.
"Okay, Aunt Shushu is going home, you guys go play."
"Okay, goodbye, Aunt Shushu." Then, without waiting for Jiang Shushu to answer, he ran away quickly.
Then the seven children would stop and brag about their bicycle ride today whenever they saw anything breathing (even the mice in the fields). Within an hour, everyone in Jiangjia Village knew that Jiang Shushu had returned on a bicycle, and this news also reached the ears of the four educated youth.
Xu Jianan blinked his eyes, and after a while, he pretended to have a stomachache and asked for leave to return to the Youth League Home.
Xu Jianan returned to the Youth House and immediately took a quick two-minute shower before changing into his best clothes. He looked in the mirror and realized he was whiter than before, with some of his former charm. He smiled with satisfaction.
"All that time I put on that cold cream has paid off. Jiang Shushu, I don't believe I can't take you down this time."
Jiang Shushu returned home, put the things in the kitchen, then took out the small hoe that the original owner's brother and sister used when they were young from the utility room, and then carried two bamboo baskets and walked up the mountain.
Jiang Shushu was digging zinnias diligently when he heard footsteps behind him. He immediately turned around and saw Xu Jianan standing not far from him, looking at him with gentle eyes.
"Comrade Jiang, what a coincidence."
"Hello." After greeting, Jiang Shushu continued to dig his own zinnias without paying much attention to Xu Jianan.
"Comrade Jiang likes this flower? This flower is blooming beautifully, it is really beautiful. I happen to have nothing to do, I will help Comrade Jiang dig it, give me the hoe." Xu Jianan said this, but his eyes were always fixed on Jiang Shushu's fair little hand. He was about to reach out and pretend to accidentally hold Jiang Shushu's hand to create a beautiful encounter.
When Xu Jianan approached, Jiang Shushu immediately dodged and stood up, "Xu Zhiqing, I can handle my own affairs. You are disturbing me here."
Xu Jianan was apprehensive and a little shy. "I'm sorry, Comrade Jiang, I just wanted to help."
"Need not."
Xu Jianan was about to say something but then said disappointedly: "Okay then."
Xu Jianan walked out slowly, but he didn't hear Jiang Shushu calling him until he was 10 meters away.
Xu Jianan's eyes were gloomy. If something hadn't happened at home and she hadn't been unable to help him for the time being, he wouldn't have condescended to come find this village girl.
Xu Jianan really wanted to leave, but when he thought of his empty wallet, he endured it.
I heard that a new batch of educated youth would arrive next month. Who knew if any of them would be prettier than me? I had to get Jiang Shushu before the new educated youth arrived, so that she could provide me with a better living environment. Even better, if I could coax Jiang Shushu into giving me her job, that would be perfect.
Xu Jianan adjusted his expression and walked back.
Jiang Shushu stood up when he heard Xu Jianan's footsteps getting closer.
"What's up?"
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