"Yangyang, I didn't expect watermelons to be so cheap here, only one yuan." Huo Jinning said, lying on her side on the bed and looking at Yangyang.
"Yes, they're so cheap. I was exhausted just carrying watermelons today. Just thinking about how such big watermelons are grown from a single seed makes me wonder how long it takes. I also asked about watermelon vines today. They're so hard to grow, and there are so many steps involved that I didn't even remember."
"That's right. In the end, it doesn't sell for much money. I heard it's cheaper to sell it wholesale. Farmers really do earn their money through hard work."
"They work so hard, but in the end, the middlemen still make more money. They just barely make ends meet."
"Also, starting today, I will save food. Seeing how hard they work, we shouldn't waste it," Yang Yang said with feeling.
"You're right. Capitalists are making money off farmers' produce, and that's something we can't solve."
"If they could sell it directly themselves, they could earn more, and ordinary people could spend less," Huo Jinning said, frowning.
"You mean live-streaming sales? But nobody watches ordinary people's live streams."
The two continued chatting, and the topic gradually shifted to other things.
They talked late into the night, and only gradually drifted off to sleep when drowsiness overcame them.
...
"Zimo, apply this. It's for relieving sunburn." Xu Shubai handed Huo Zimo a bottle of ointment. "I'll go and take another bottle to Teacher Chen."
"Okay, sure," Huo Zimo said weakly.
He took the ointment and gently applied it to his sunburned skin.
The stinging sensation made him wince, but he still persisted in spreading the ointment evenly.
He knew that this was the only way to help his sunburned skin recover as quickly as possible.
Xu Shubai said softly, "Don't worry, it will be fine in a few days."
"Okay, I understand. Thank you." Huo Zimo gave him a grateful look.
Xu Shubai smiled, turned and left the room to deliver medicine to Teacher Chen.
Huo Zimo was left alone in the room, quietly reflecting on everything that had happened that day.
Although he was feeling somewhat unwell, he still felt incredibly fulfilled.
I also experienced the hardships of being a farmer.
...
"Are you exhausted today? Let me massage your shoulders."
"No need, you're tired today, go and rest!" Han Shiqi rubbed her arm with her hand.
Ding ding ding
A knock on the door interrupted their conversation.
"Who?" Chen Ge asked as he put on his clothes.
"Teacher Chen, it's me, Shu Bai. I have some sunburn medicine here, I'll bring you a bottle," Xu Shu Bai said from outside.
Hearing the sound, Chen Ge quickly walked to the door and opened it, where he saw Xu Shubai standing outside, holding a bottle of sunburn medicine.
He quickly took it and said, "Shu Bai, thank you for your kindness."
Xu Shubai smiled and said, "Teacher Chen, you're welcome. Please get some rest!" Then he turned and left.
After Chen Ge closed the door, Han Shiqi asked curiously, "Honey, who was it?"
Chen Ge waved the medicine box in his hand and replied with a smile, "It was Shu Bai who brought me some sunburn medicine."
Looking at Chen Ge's sunburned neck, Han Shiqi said with concern, "That's perfect. I was just thinking you should put on some sunburn cream, but I forgot to prepare any. Here, bring it over, I'll put it on for you."
As she spoke, she got up and walked to Chen Ge's side.
Chen Ge sat down and handed the sunburn medicine to Han Shiqi.
Han Shiqi gently opened the bottle, squeezed out some ointment, and lightly applied it to Chen Ge's sunburned skin. As she applied it, she softly asked, "Does it hurt?"
Chen Ge shook his head, feeling a warm current welling up in his heart as he felt Han Shiqi's gentle movements and concerned gaze.
He couldn't help but reach out and grab Han Shiqi's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.
Han Shiqi looked up at him, a smile appearing on her lips, and continued to apply the medicine to him.
"Okay, can you check if there's anything else that's bothering you?" Han Shiqi asked.
"there is none left."
After Han Shiqi finished applying the cream, Chen Ge looked at her cheeks and said with concern, "Your face is red too, you must be a little sunburned. You should apply some too."
Han Shiqi nodded, took the sunburn medicine from Chen Ge, and applied it herself.
The scene of the two taking care of each other and showing concern for one another is heartwarming and beautiful.
After Han Shiqi finished applying the ointment, the two lay on the bed together, enjoying the peaceful moment.
They talked about their experiences that day and shared their feelings.
Before they knew it, night had fallen, and moonlight streamed through the window onto the bed, illuminating their happy smiles.
...
"Lolo, I only realized today how hard it is to be a farmer. We only work for one day and this is how it is."
"You say they live like this day after day, barely making ends meet. I really think it's much easier for us to make money," Zhao Luo said, lying limply on the bed.
Xu Luoqing nodded in agreement: "Yes! Look at Teacher Chen and the other two, they can't even straighten their backs. You can tell that harvesting wheat is not an easy job. I heard it's also very prickly."
Zhao Luoyi nodded in deep agreement and said, "Therefore, we should cherish every grain of rice, after all, these are earned by farmers with their sweat."
Xu Luoqing replied with a smile, "That's right, and we should also thank the staff who work so hard behind the scenes. Without them, where would we get such a comfortable living environment?"
Zhao Luoyi said thoughtfully, "Yes, as public figures, we also have a responsibility to set a good example."
Once we get our phones back, we'll post about saving food on social media. This will not only remind ourselves but also raise awareness of the importance of saving food for others.
Xu Luoqing agreed, saying, "Yes, you're right. We should set an example and guide everyone to pay attention to and participate in saving food."
The two exchanged a smile, seemingly having already determined their next plan and goal.
They understand that although individual power is limited, by actively spreading positive energy, they can influence those around them and gradually promote social progress.
...
After a day's work, one obvious benefit was that all eight of them slept soundly, having never done so well before. They fell asleep almost immediately after talking for a short while.
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