Chapter 28 Ji Xuening, a grown man, blushes.
When they returned, they found Wang Yuqing preparing a lavish feast. It was the first time they had ever heard of grilling fish, cabbage, and chives.
Around six o'clock, the commune members gradually finished work. Some of them passed by the Ji family's house, their stomachs rumbling from the smell of barbecue, but no one dared to speak to them or gossip.
Yuan Fang walked very fast, and even after she had gone quite far, she still couldn't help but complain to the person next to her: "She eats so well every day, she can eat up the Ji family's food and clothing in just a few meals. We can't have a daughter-in-law like this."
Qian Juan nodded and said, "People in the county town really love to eat. That educated youth comrade at the grain depot is always craving it."
Ji Xuening didn't get home until nine o'clock. His grandmother said he was probably working the night shift again and said with heartache, "My fourth son is so pitiful. I'm the one who's dragging him down."
When he returned, he was not empty-handed; he had a thick wooden stake on his shoulder and a foot basin and a small bottle of cottonseed oil in his hand.
Grandma Ji had been waiting for Ji Xuening to come home. She leaned on her cane, wanting to heat up some food for him, but Wang Yuqing said, "Grandma, go to sleep. I'll do it."
She tended the fire in the kitchen for a while, then brought out the heated corn porridge and corn grits and placed them on the main table. There were also small white fish, cabbage, and chives on top, making it look particularly abundant.
Ji Xuening was shocked when she saw it.
Wang Yuqing looked at the man in front of her and felt that he was actually quite pitiful. Although she didn't have much affection for him, she wasn't a cold-blooded animal. She said in a gentle voice, "You must be tired. Eat quickly, it's still warm."
For some reason, Ji Xuening felt that the person in front of him had a clean and gentle voice, which was really nice to hear as long as she didn't argue with anyone. He quickly handed her the foot basin and cottonseed oil without saying a word.
Wang Yuqing reached out to take it, and accidentally touched his calloused hand. The person in front of him trembled slightly, and his heart pounded wildly.
He couldn't show it, so he could only sit down stiffly, clasping his hands together under the table, his expression still very serious, like cast iron.
Wang Yuqing was pleasantly surprised: "For me?"
Ji Xuening replied expressionlessly, "Hmm."
Wang Yuqing recalled taking a bath last night and looked at the foot basin with disgust. She guessed that Ji Xuening had seen it and brought back a foot basin today.
And the oil, I guess he said yesterday that it would taste better with more oil.
She felt a warmth in her heart. This kind of man may look big and rough, but he is actually very gentle and considerate. What girl wouldn't be happy and touched?
Her eyebrows curved into a beautiful arc, and she said with a smile, "Thank you, you are so kind and thoughtful."
The man, who had just been strong and composed, suddenly blushed on his handsome face, which quickly spread to his ears. He reached out to grab the chopsticks, but they fell to the ground.
Wang Yuqing blinked: "What's wrong with you? Are you blushing?"
This man is at least nine feet tall, a big and strong man, so why does he blush over such a simple sentence?
Ji Xuening picked up the chopsticks, her eyes flashing with a hint of helpless shyness. Without even washing the chopsticks, she hurriedly picked up the corn porridge and began to shovel it into her mouth.
result……
He frowned slightly. Why was the corn porridge cold? He picked up another bite from the corn grits and ate it, but it was still cold. Wasn't she just heating up the food in the kitchen?
Wang Yuqing watched him eat, a little hesitantly, and asked, "What's wrong? Is it not good? I made the corn porridge, thinking you'd been busy all day and I wanted to give you a treat. I also cooked the corn grits..."
She chuckled, a hint of pride in her voice: "Grandma said I did a good job. This is my first time doing this..." She almost let slip the last two words.
After saying that, she stretched out the back of her hand and blew on it: "It's just that starting the fire is a bit difficult. I burned myself when I was heating up the rice just now."
Is it serious?
Ji Xuening looked at the back of her hand; it was a little red.
Wang Yuqing shook her head: "It's just a light burn, nothing serious."
She asked again, "It doesn't taste good?"
Ji Xuening looked at the cold corn porridge and corn grits in front of her, then shoveled a few more mouthfuls: "Mmm, delicious." Actually, it's fine to eat something cold this time of year.
When Wang Yuqing heated up the food, she put some water in the pot, then placed the bowl of corn porridge and corn grits into the pot, covered it with the lid, and then started the fire.
She thought it was about time to serve it, and the bowl was still hot, but little did she know that the inside was still cold.
Wang Yuqing was quite happy, easily handling the stove and pan used in this era. She then pointed to the grilled small white fish, cabbage, and chives: "Eat this, I grilled it. Haven't tried it before? It's very spicy and flavorful."
Ji Xuening doesn't like spicy food. It tastes good, but it's so spicy that she can't stand it and her eyes turn red.
Wang Yuqing loves spicy food. She was enjoying the food she made while Ji Xuening was eating it. She felt that she was amazing. She was an all-rounder in this era.
Ji Xuening's tongue felt burning, and he said, "Delicious."
Wang Yuqing smiled broadly and asked, "Did you buy this wooden basin? Where did you get this oil? You can't buy it without oil coupons. Even if you did, you'd have to go to the commune's supply and marketing cooperative."
Ji Xuening was chosen by Zhao Liuhuo. Liuhuo was Liu Li's younger brother, and he and Ji Xuening grew up together and later joined the army together.
Liu Huo returned to the production team a few months ago after being discharged from the army. He received a demobilization subsidy and had money and ration coupons.
Back in the day, Liu Huo often borrowed food coupons and money from him while he was in the army, and he never paid them back. This time, when he went to see Liu Huo, Liu Huo generously gave him money and oil.
Wang Yuqing suddenly remembered something. In the original owner's memories, wasn't the man Lin Yuyan cheated on with the same person Ji Xuening's good brother, Liu Huo?
Her expression was grave. She wanted to remind Ji Xuening to go further away from him, but it wouldn't be a good time to do so, since he had just given her money and oil.
After finishing his own meal and cleaning up the dishes, Ji Xuening went to the kitchen and gulped down a few scoops of water. However, he was still quite satisfied with Wang Yuqing for the time being.
He remembered that when his mother was still alive, she told him, "When you grow up, you should find a wife who can cook well."
After finishing his meal, he didn't go to sleep. Instead, he sat at the door and started sawing the wooden stake again. He also took out a ruler and sandpaper and worked for an hour or two before finally going to sleep.
Ji Daming came out and saw that Ji Xuening was still busy. His eyes were sore and he walked over: "Dad, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Ji Xuening told him to take the stools he was about to finish to the town market to sell this Sunday, because he didn't have time to go and had to work with the collective.
Ji Daming insisted on helping out, but suddenly, he said shyly, "Dad, I like this Mom. Do you like her?"
Ji Xuening: "..."
It's only been a few days, what could he possibly like? However, he didn't know why his face turned red again, and he coughed a few times: "Go back to your room and sleep, I don't need your help."
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