However, she was insecure and timid, and only dared to grit her teeth when no one could see her.
Zhou Yue was like a happy little bee, constantly busy in the kitchen.
Although she had been in Xiaowang Village for a long time, she didn't have many opportunities to actually go up the mountain, mainly because Gu An'an was too busy and didn't have the chance to take her.
Although there was a hint of romance between her and Zhao Hu, she always remembered what her family had told her and didn't dare to go up the mountain alone with a man, otherwise he wouldn't have had so much time to study cooking.
Now that she's got her chance, she's bound to go up the mountain and cause some trouble.
Hearing the sounds coming from the kitchen, Gu An'an resignedly got up and spread the hazel mushrooms she had picked the day before on the shelf before she had time to wash up and eat.
When they entered the mountains, Zhou Yue was initially as excited as a husky, but after the excitement wore off, she became like a deflated dead dog, asking the most questions, "An'an, are we almost there?"
"Soon."
She got excited again when a whole field of blueberry bushes came into view.
Wow! How come there are so many wild blueberries here? Could someone have planted them?
"Probably not. This place is far from the nearby villages, and the way it's overgrown with weeds doesn't look like it's been taken care of."
"Since we're already here, let's pick them."
The group rushed into the blueberry grove like mice entering a rice bin and began picking.
The three of them carried baskets and crates on their backs, and there were so many containers that it still wasn't enough for them to carry everything.
"How are we going to finish all these blueberries?"
I was excited when I picked them, but now I'm worried about the results.
Gu An'an looked at Zhao Hu and said, "That depends on Zhao Zhiqing."
If they can sell wild boar, then selling these fresh blueberries is nothing.
Zhao Hu nodded, "We'll keep what's in the basket for ourselves, and leave the rest to me."
The other three had no objections.
“Let’s go down the mountain first. When we’re almost at the village, Xiaoyue and An’an go home first, and Jianguo and I will go to the commune.”
It goes without saying what they were going to do at the commune.
"Does this mean I'm going to make money?"
Although Zhou Yue is not short of money, who wouldn't like to earn their own money? "I can't sell them cheaply, picking these is tiring."
Looking at Zhou Yue like this, Zhao Hu found her incredibly cute and resisted the urge to touch her. "Okay, I'll definitely negotiate a good price for you."
Gu An'an: ......
Couples in the ambiguous stage of their relationship are quite endearing; I wonder what that person is doing.
It was a rare treat to get on the bus, and even though she was exhausted, she instantly perked up when she saw a patch of hazel mushrooms. "An'an, since we're already here, why don't we get some more?"
Seeing Gu An'an nod, she immediately dismissed the other two, "You two should leave now. With An'an here, there definitely won't be any problems."
"Let's go! Don't waste time, we'll wait for your good news."
She didn't even look up when she said this, which made Zhao Hu both annoyed and amused. "We'll try to walk as fast as we can and come back to pick you up the way we came. Don't worry, and be careful."
He knew Zhou Yue too well. Picking hazel mushrooms was fine, but carrying heavy loads would definitely cause her backache, leg cramps, and sore waist. He couldn't possibly entrust all the heavy things to Gu Zhiqing; no matter how strong she was, she was still a girl.
"OK."
As soon as the person left, Gu An'an teased, "Happy?"
Zhou Yue didn't shy away from the question at all, replying, "Of course."
"When do you plan to make him a permanent employee?"
When the question was raised, Zhou Yue couldn't help but blush. "I don't know, let's see when he brings it up again."
Upon hearing this, Gu An'an understood, but she didn't intend to remind Zhao Hu that matters of the heart shouldn't be interfered with by a third party.
Gu An'an didn't get involved, but Zhou Yue got excited instead.
"Putting me aside, I heard that Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao sent you something?"
Thinking of the package, Gu An'an softly hummed in agreement.
"What? Really? I only heard about this from Xiao Hua. Why didn't you tell me? What did Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao send you? Did he write a letter?"
At that moment, gossip overcame her enjoyment of picking mushrooms, causing her to suddenly stop.
"It's nothing, just some food. Didn't you have some a few days ago?"
"Those candied fruits and snacks? What else?" Zhou Yue always felt that someone as generous as Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao must have sent more than just food.
"They also sent some fabric and small leather shoes."
"Anything else?"
"Bills and letters."
Zhou Yue exclaimed excitedly, "As expected of Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao! He's really awesome!"
Perhaps because of her parents, Zhou Yue always felt that a man's concern for a woman should not only be expressed in words, but should also be shown through actions and financial support.
Xiao Yuheng's performance pleased her greatly. If he had been stingy, she would have definitely said bad things about him to make him regret it.
"So those dried meats you prepared for Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao?"
Gu An'an nodded, "It's only right to reciprocate."
Zhou Yue chuckled to herself, still putting on a tough act, and even returning the favor. In truth, she still had feelings for Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao; otherwise, those things would have been thrown back long ago.
After the two men filled all the bags they had brought, Zhao Hu and his companion, along with the money, were almost there.
"An'an, what should we do? I think I can only carry one bag, and I can't carry any more than that."
Gu An'an didn't say anything, but simply picked up the remaining bags and said, "Let's go."
Zhou Yue: ...There are so many strongmen, why can't there be one more like me?
However, she could only think these words in her heart. An'an had to exercise every day, and if she were to actually follow her example, she definitely wouldn't be able to handle it. Lying flat would be much more enjoyable.
The two hadn't gone far when they heard someone calling their names in the distance. Zhou Yue's eyes lit up immediately, "Brother Zhao, Brother Chen, we're here."
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