Chapter 20 A Child Endures Hardship, Bearing No Regret
Zhou Chong is gone.
You Liang and Zhou Shuo arrived.
They were just there for fun; they weren't guests on the show.
That evening, You Liang argued with the production team, saying, "I'm not a guest, what right do you have to tell me what to do?" He then managed to get everyone a hot pot meal.
The base ingredients were brought by him.
The fatty beef and tripe were both brought by him.
He also spent money to buy a free-range chicken from a villager.
Each guest was provided with some vegetables.
Everyone gathered around a large pot, enjoying a lively hot pot meal.
Qian Wei was almost moved to tears, "I've never thought hot pot could smell so good!"
Fang Rong laughed and said, "It's partly due to the environment, and partly due to this free-range chicken. It's been a long time since I've eaten such an authentic rooster."
The chicken is firm and has a wonderful aroma.
The agricultural products we sent out last time were very well received, and many people are urging us to hold the next online market.
They ate so deliciously that viewers in the live stream were drooling.
This netizen includes Yu Xinya.
"Son, you come back and don't even bring your mother a chicken?"
Zhou Chong leaned against the doorframe. "Aren't you going to worry about your son first?"
Yu Xinya acknowledged her mistake and was willing to correct it. "Are you doing well over there?"
"good."
That concludes the mother's care and love.
"Then why not bring one back?"
Zhou Chong laughed, "How come I never realized you were such a glutton? How many chickens does Qingshan Xiaobao's family only have? I didn't even get to eat any there, and you still want some?"
Yu Xinya reached out to him, "An egg is fine too. He gave you one when you left, I saw it."
"I'm done eating."
Are you kidding me? How could there be any left over?
Even the last bite was a sign of his disrespect for Qingshan Xiaobao.
"..."
Yu Xinya watched the live stream and sighed.
"I really like this child. When can you bring him home?"
If she had become Qingshan Xiaobao's mother-in-law, she wouldn't be unable to even get a chicken, right?
Zhou Chong paused in his steps as he went upstairs.
We couldn't do it even after dating for three years in our past life.
"Oh, by the way, your Aunt Zhang and Uncle Qin called and said you've changed so much over there. You Liang only went for half a day and he can already feed the pigs. They want their child to go and meet Shan Qingshan too, and they're willing to pay him."
Compared to the money the unfilial son squandered and the cost of raising another child, what was given to Shan Qingshan was nothing.
Zhou Chong turned around, displeased.
"What are they trying to do? Take advantage of my weakness and inherit my Qingshan Xiaobao?"
"They just wanted to ask him for a favor, what are you thinking?"
"If you can't even manage things yourself, why make Qingshan Xiaobao deal with those bastards? No way! Tell them to get lost."
Zhou Chong hurried upstairs to gather his materials.
After getting ready, I opened Qingshan Xiaobao's live stream.
The comments were all saying, "It's the first day since the young master left, I miss him."
[Qingshan Xiaobao is so quiet. He doesn't really respond when others talk to him. Is he missing his young master? Hehehe]
Please, very few people can remain enthusiastic and keep talking to Xiao Bao despite his coldness like Young Master does.
...
After finishing their hot pot meal, all the guests sat together and chatted.
When Qian Wei mentioned the promise they made about the first snow last time, the others found it interesting and all wanted to join in.
On the way back, it was very dark around us.
Zhou Shuo was walking unsteadily when he suddenly spoke, "Shan Qingshan."
Shan Qingshan stopped and looked at him.
Do you know what durian is?
"I know, I've seen it in a book."
Have you tried it?
"No."
“I brought it.” Zhou Shuo looked like he was something special. “If you’re willing to carry me back, I can share a piece with you.”
After saying that, he was certain that Shan Qingshan would hug him, so he opened his arms to Shan Qingshan.
Zhou Chong was furious.
That cunning younger brother of his!
Zhou Chong wished he could fly back overnight and smash Zhou Shuo's head in!
Shan Qingshan's expression was indifferent. "I won't eat it."
He turned and left.
Zhou Shuo was deeply shocked, his face showing hurt, and his outstretched arms remained out in the cold wind for a long time.
Zhou Chong was in a good mood.
You Liang quickly picked Zhou Shuo up.
The two of them stayed at the village chief's house instead of Shan Qingshan's.
Shan Qingshan walked back alone for the rest of the way.
I never thought much of this before, but today the sky seems exceptionally dark, the road exceptionally long, and the sound of the wind rustling the leaves exceptionally loud.
He returned home, boiled water, washed up, and made milk for his grandmother by himself.
In the dilapidated house, the only sounds were those of him working; there were no human voices.
Zhou Chong felt so sorry for him.
The live stream will end at 9:00 PM.
Zhou Chong immediately called.
"Qingshan Xiaobao, where are you?"
Why are you asking this?
"Just asking, I miss you."
"Oh, then I suppose I'm in your heart now."
Zhou Chong smiled and readily admitted, "Yes."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.
"I'm going to sleep now. Tomorrow the director wants us to take stock of agricultural products for the second phase of the online market."
Zhou Chong was reluctant to part, so he only said a few words.
"Is he going to hang up already?"
"Um."
Zhou Chong sighed, "This young man endures hardship, bearing it all without resentment."
Shan Qingshan: "What?"
Zhou Chong translated, "Baby's heart is bitter, but baby won't say it."
Dan Qingshan chuckled and continued, "Baby, aren't you going to sleep?"
Zhou Chong suddenly sat up straight.
If Qingshan Xiaobao were to shout this, he wouldn't be sleepy at all!
Before he could utter another word, Shan Qingshan's voice, which had suddenly turned cold, came from the phone.
"I'm going to sleep now, goodbye."
Then the call ended.
Zhou Chong was annoyed.
No! Recording!
After hanging up the phone, Shan Qingshan lay on the bed, turned his head to look at the empty space next to him, and suddenly remembered Zhou Chong's silly actions that morning.
I leaned closer and took a sniff.
There was no scent at all.
He believed Zhou Chong's nonsense and actually went to smell it.
Being stupid might be contagious.
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The next morning, You Liang, who had been craving eggs from Shan Qingshan's house for a long time, came with Zhou Shuo in his arms, only to find that Shan Qingshan hadn't even cooked his noodles.
You Liang searched everywhere.
"Where's the noodle? Where's the noodle?"
Shan Qingshan: "You're staying at the village chief's house, and you expect me to cook for you?"
You Liang: "But I'll work for you. I saw my brother and Qian Wei enjoying the food you serve, and I'm craving it."
Shan Qingshan had no choice but to start cooking again, saying, "Wash the dishes in a bit."
"Okay, okay, no problem!"
A few minutes later, You Liang and Zhou Shuo got the noodles, but no eggs.
"Where are the eggs?!"
Shan Qingshan: "I gave it to Zhou Chong yesterday."
You Liang remained silent, looking at the face.
His brother is both eating and taking bribes?
"Sao... Nian, isn't your double standard a bit too obvious?"
He remembers very clearly that his brother was given eggs on his very first day!
You Liang patted Zhou Shuo, who was eating ramen, and said, "There's a child here too. The child is growing."
"Then you should go to the village chief's house for dinner."
"..."
You Liang was flexible and adaptable. "It's alright. Zhou Shuo being a couple of days younger won't make a difference."
Shan Qingshan ignored them and went out to register the second batch of agricultural products that could be sold with the other guests. Following the great success of the last attempt, this time, villagers who had previously hesitated and only wanted to try it out enthusiastically signed up.
Shan Qingshan was busy outside.
You Liang and Zhou Shuo were lying on their backs at home.
In winter, the water is cold, making washing dishes and vegetables an absolute torture.
You Liang had no idea how his brother Chong had managed to persevere.
After washing the dishes, You Liang took Zhou Shuo to feed the pigs.
You Liang muttered to himself, "The pigs are eating it fresher than I am." Then he took a bite of the radish.
It's sweet!
You Liang squatted down and handed it to Zhou Shuo.
"Try it."
Zhou Shuo hugged it and took a bite as well.
When Shan Qingshan returned home, the pigs hadn't been fed yet, but every vegetable had bite marks of varying sizes and degrees.
Shan Qingshan's expression was complex.
Qian Wei burst into laughter, "This is pig food! You two, are you sure you don't go that far? You're actually fighting with pigs for food?"
You Liang silently slung the half-eaten sweet potato behind his back.
Shan Qingshan said coldly, "If the pigs don't get to eat, you won't get any food today either."
!!
“You don’t treat my brother like that! I saw it all. Once, my brother tripped and was slow, so he ate first, and the pig went hungry. I may not be as good as my brother, but am I not as good as this pig?”
Shan Qingshan's arrow struck with a knowing dagger, devoid of any emotion.
"right."
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