The vegetables grown in the West are all served by Li Yue, Li Heng, and Yan Yixin.
They have the most say in when it matures and when it can be eaten. It seems that they just ate it not long ago, but they didn’t expect to eat it again so soon.
"Okay, let's just make dumplings." Cheng Xue had no objection at all, "Cousin, get home first after work tomorrow and bring me some vegetables for my uncle and aunt."
"No need, sister-in-law, you can just keep it to eat." Yu Zhao shook his head hurriedly.
He eats and lives here, and although he has brought food rations, vegetables, firewood, etc., all depend on this. His cousin and sister-in-law ask for a symbolic five copper coins every month.
He was already very embarrassed, how could he even eat and take it?
"This is what your brother and I do to honor our elders. You can't refuse on behalf of your uncle and the others, you know?"
Yu Zhao reluctantly said "ok" and fed Li Huai. All he can do now is help take care of the children, chop wood, burn the kang, and try his best to make up for it with physical strength. But my cousin and the others have done a good job growing vegetables in the house this year.
He wants to try it at home next winter.
Hu Zi's "snort" sound came, and Yu Zhao hurriedly put down his chopsticks, put on his shoes and went out.
Soon, the two brothers came in together, and Yu Zhao was carrying a food box.
"The crispy white meat and starched sweet potatoes are too sweet. Wang Sen doesn't like them, so I borrowed a food box and brought them back. Wife, try it with the children. I think it's very good."
When Cheng Xue heard this, she immediately understood that he did it on purpose. He would feed her sweets every now and then. In his words, "I had eaten too much bitter food before, so I should eat some sweet food."
He took the food box gratefully and took out the vegetables inside.
In fact, we’ve almost finished dinner, so it’s fun to have something sweet as dessert.
"Just eat sweet potatoes. Don't eat the crispy white meat. It's made of fatty meat. It's cold and greasy. It's time to get upset."
Li Heng nodded hurriedly. He knew it was a good thing. He would have to go to the county with him tomorrow and there would be absolutely no mistakes.
After being baptized on the road, the carrot sweet potatoes are almost like candied haws.
It's cool, the sugar sticks to your teeth, and the more you chew it, the better it tastes.
Li Hui took a piece and fed it to Cheng Xue's mouth.
"No one saw Li Xiang's death, and there were no external injuries. In addition, it is expected to pass this year, and 80% of it will be defined as an accident."
Cheng Xue chewed the sweet potato in her mouth and said "hmm", feeling very calm. It was unexpected, and I don't know if Li Qingchun, Gao and the others can accept it.
"Where's Wang Sen? Did you stay at the inn in town?" Cheng Xue asked.
"Yeah. When I return to the county tomorrow afternoon, Brother Xin and I will take his car."
Before Cheng Xue could speak, Li Heng hurriedly said:
"Dad, there is also me. I will go too. My mother agreed."
He is now very aware of current affairs and knows that his father listens to his mother. As long as his mother agrees, his father's side will not be a problem.
Sure enough, after hearing that sweet "hmm", I cooked two more sliced sweet potatoes...
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There was no talking all night, and at noon the next day, Li Hui came back from work early. Looking at the things prepared in the yard, he entered the house with a smile.
The two boys are also ready, especially Li Heng, who can't wait to leave now.
Cheng Xue worriedly warned——
"Everything is the same. Magistrate Pan has two more big roosters than Wang Sen. This is the broken silver prepared. Take the children to eat something good. Remember to go to the embroidery alley. If there are beautiful beads, buy some for the two girls.
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"Don't worry, I've written it down." Li Hui said as he took the money, then took out two more strings of money and handed them to her.
The forest farm pays wages on the fifth day of every month. This is because he asked for leave and paid it in advance.
"You can keep it. You need to spend money to go anywhere in the county. Poor people are rich. Buy more firewood and don't freeze it."
Li Hui grabbed her hand and put the money in.
"This is for you and the children, keep it."
I don't know if it was an illusion, but she always felt that "with the children" was added by him later.
Li Hui was satisfied to see her blush, and took advantage of the victory to help her tuck the broken hair on her temples, and said in a good mood:
"Remember to lock the courtyard door and the house door at night. The tiger must not bolt it and let it roam in front of and behind the house. Remember?"
Sensing his intention, Cheng Xue looked directly into his eyes and teased:
"If you are really worried, just take our mothers with you."
"You think I don't dare?"
"Oh dad, let's go quickly, it's too late." Li Heng finally urged.
He wanted to leave since he woke up in the morning, and now that he finally wants to leave, his father and mother are still chatting.
Cheng Xue looked at the innocent little straight man, shook her head in amusement, and said:
"Go quickly, your son is worried."
Li Hui made a muffled "hmm" and quickly pulled her into his arms, hugged her tightly and let go.
"Just one night, we'll be back tomorrow afternoon."
Cheng Xue endured shyness and nodded, pretending to be calm:
"When you see Xiao Qinglin, tell him that the garlic sprouts and cabbage at home are edible, and he is ready to make dumplings. Ask him if he can come."
"Okay." Li Hui raised his lips and led the two children out in a good mood.
Cheng Xue hung up the courtyard door, let go of Hu Zi, and went back to the house to put the two cubs to sleep.
It was this process every day, so when Li Tian saw her entering the room, he put pillows and quilts on them, and then put his brother down.
"Mom, we are fine."
Cheng Xue smiled and took the medical book over, patting them while reading. But for some reason today, the children were all asleep, and she couldn't read a word.
In the end, I had no choice but to close the book and go to the West Room.
At this time every day, Li Yue is serving dishes in the west room.
"Tangtang, Mom, what can I do for you?"
"No, mother, I don't have any work to do. I just look at these greens and feel comfortable." Li Yue said while helping her move a bench.
There are four shelves in total, including garlic sprouts, Chinese cabbage, baby lettuce, and four wooden box eggplants. The eggplants have grown, but they have not grown up yet.
"Mom, I want to grow vegetables in the West House next winter, grow more, and sell them to restaurants for money."
Oh, the little girl is very business-savvy!
Originally, she and Li Hui planned to try their luck on a small scale. If successful, they would plant it on a large scale in the coming year, which would bring a lot of money to the family. Selling vegetables would not be defined as a business, so they could do whatever they wanted.
"Tangtang, growing vegetables in exchange for money, only two houses are definitely not enough. In this way, in the coming spring, Niang will buy a few old houses in the west of the village and simply clean them up. When the weather is cold, we will start filling the soil and growing vegetables. The money earned
, Mom will keep half of the household income, and the rest will be divided among you according to the contribution of your siblings."
"No, Mom, I don't want it. I just thought that my father is going to take the science test and needs money. I want to help the family."
Seeing the child shaking his head, she felt distressed and helpless.
"Silly girl, you can help the family, but you have to plan for yourself. You are the boss and you have sacrificed a lot for the family. Mom will remember it all."
After speaking, he raised his hand and touched the golden lilac on her ear, which meant something.
Li Yue called "Mother" with red eyes, and then threw herself into her arms...