The next morning, when Xu Ning got up, Xu Ma and Lu Ma had finished wrapping the dumplings before returning to the cowshed, and Xu Yang was fetching water to water the vegetables.
Seeing that it was still early, she planned to cook the dumplings later.
First, I took a basket to the vegetable garden and picked some cucumbers and tomatoes for the two of them to take with them to eat on the road.
I thought about the college entrance examination again. I haven’t reminded Li Na yet, so I should tell Xu Yang!
"Brother, go fetch some water later. I have something to tell you."
Xu Yang put the bucket under the eaves and said with a smile, "Tell me, what do you want to tell your brother?"
Xu Ning glared at him and whispered, "Brother, Xiaotang mentioned in his letter to me some time ago that Xiaoan and I should review the junior high and high school textbooks carefully.
I don’t know if there have been any policy changes. You and your sister-in-law can read some books when you have nothing to do. There’s no harm in that. ”
Xu Yang looked at her seriously and asked, "Really?"
Xu Ning nodded and said, "He just mentioned this to me, and I don't know if I misunderstood.
But I think it’s always a good idea to read more books, so you should remind your sister-in-law! Opportunities always come to those who are prepared. ”
Xu Yang thought for a moment and said, "If it was Xiaotang who said it, then it shouldn't be wrong. I understand. Don't tell anyone about this anymore."
Xu Ning nodded quickly and went to pick cucumbers and tomatoes.
When Xu An came from the Youth Hostel, he saw Xu Yang standing there in deep thought and asked, "Brother, what are you doing standing there?"
He came back to his senses and smiled, "I didn't think much. Mom and Aunt Lu have already wrapped the dumplings. Go and cook them. I'll go get a few buckets of water to water the vegetables.
After they had finished their meal, Xu Ning and Xu An took out two large bags and one small bag that they had packed.
Xu Yang was better, he was used to it and always brought a lot of bags with him every time he went back.
Li Na asked in surprise, "Xiao Ning, Xiao An, why are there so many things? What are they for?"
Xu Ning smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, these are some dried vegetables and mushrooms that I dried. You can take them back and let your uncle, aunt, and two brothers at home have a taste.
This small bag contains dry food for you to eat on the road, as well as some cucumbers and tomatoes. ”
"But this is too much, isn't it? You packed all these dried vegetables for us, what are you going to eat for so many people?"
"Sister-in-law, there are still plenty at home. In this rural area, dried vegetables are the most abundant thing."
Li Na glanced at Xu Yang.
Xu Yang smiled and said, "Take it. Every time I came here before, they packed large and small bags for me. If I don't take it, they will be unhappy."
Li Na glared at him and said embarrassedly, "Xiao Ning, Xiao An, your brother and I didn't bring anything when we came here, and we're leaving with nothing."
Xu An said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, when you came here, you brought so much milk powder for Niupitang, and I didn't even bother to be polite to you.
These are not worth much, just some wild vegetables and wild mushrooms. They are everywhere in the mountains. If we want to eat them, we can go to the mountains to pick them anytime. Don't be polite. ”
Xu Yang carried two bags and said, "Let's go. It's not good to keep Grandpa Chen waiting for too long."
A few people carried their luggage and walked towards the main road, where Old Chen was already waiting.
The two of them got on the oxcart, and Xu Ning reminded them, "Brother, sister-in-law, you should finish the food in this small bag as soon as possible. It's hot now, don't let it go bad."
Xu Yang waved his hand and said gently: "We got it. Let's go back quickly. Niupipitang will wake up soon."
The two watched the carriage go away before going home.
Xu An said to Xu Ning, "Sister, I have to go to work today too. The factory is a bit busy during this period, and it's not good to always ask for leave."
"Then you should go quickly. It's getting late. It will be almost time to go to work when we get to the city." Xu Ning glanced at the time and urged him.
The two returned home and saw tomatoes and cucumbers on the table.
Xu Ning slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, I forgot to pick the cucumbers and tomatoes for my brother and the others!"
Xu An took it and said with a smile: "Sister, it's okay. Grandpa Chen's ox cart is slow, I'll ride my bicycle to deliver it to them."
Xu Yang looked at Yushu Village which was getting farther and farther away and sighed softly.
Li Na quietly squeezed his hand and consoled him, "Let's come again next year when we have a vacation."
Xu Yang shook her hand back, smiled and nodded.
Li Na looked at the figure riding a bicycle not far away and asked, "Xu Yang, do you think that is Xiao An?"
"It's him. He should be going to work in the factory."
Xu An caught up with the ox cart and said with a smile, "Brother, sister-in-law, I forgot to put the cucumbers and tomatoes I picked for you this morning in your bags. I just happened to be going to work, so I brought them here."
Li Na looked at the basket of juicy tomatoes and cucumbers and thought that the brother and sister were very thoughtful and considered every aspect so carefully.
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