"And this chicken soup, I don't like it. If I did, I definitely wouldn't have been so polite with you."
This man is quite observant; he noticed that.
Chen Ji didn't argue with her anymore, and after taking a few sips of the chicken soup, he didn't drink any more.
She's right, this chicken soup doesn't taste good; it's oily and has a slightly sweet taste.
After the two finished eating, Xu Ruantang went to the kitchen to wash the dishes and came back.
"There's something I'd like to discuss with you," Xu Ruantang said, standing by the kang (a heated brick bed) and looking at Chen Ji.
Her eyes were clear and pure, which inexplicably reminded Chen Ji of the deer he had seen in the mountains during a previous mission.
"Okay, go ahead."
Chen Ji put down the book in his hand and waited for her to speak.
A glint of light flashed in Xu Ruantang's eyes. "I see a small patch of open space in the backyard. Is it yours?"
"Yes." Chen Ji frowned slightly.
"Then can I plant vegetables for everyone?" Xu Ruantang smiled. "I've been thinking, we can't just sit around and do nothing, so everyone should grow their own vegetables to eat."
"Can we buy chickens in the village? It would be even better if we could raise one. Xiao Bao is at the age where he needs the most nutrition."
"And I mentioned cow's milk or goat's milk, she has to drink it. It's really not good for her to drink rice gruel every day."
Xu Ruantang spoke at length, and Chen Ji listened quietly.
She was observing his expression as she spoke, but he remained expressionless, so Xu Ruantang couldn't discern anything from him.
"Chen Ji, are you listening?"
She raised her little hand and waved it twice in front of Chen Ji's eyes.
Chen Ji did not respond, and his expression was not good.
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