Dinner was sweet potato rice and a pot full of soybean, radish, and cabbage chowder. The soup was added with chili sauce that Zhou Haiwen brought from home. It was numb and spicy. Hua Cui only drank half of the bowl before she broke out in a sweat.
She was thinking about her pancake mixed with meat cubes, and took a few bites of rice. After finishing the soup, she hurriedly put down the bowl.
"Hey, Cuicui, have you finished eating so quickly?" Sun Wenjuan asked in surprise when she saw her put down the bowl first. In the past, she would wait until the end before finishing.
"Hmm, I'm sweating a lot today, so I want to finish my meal early and take a hot bath."
It's quite hot today. Sun Wenjuan nodded and was about to answer with a smile when another voice suddenly interrupted: "Didn't you take a shower just before yesterday?"
The speaker was Cheng Wan, another educated youth. She sat in the corner and spoke expressionlessly.
Hua Cui didn't have much contact with her on weekdays. When she raised her head and met her cold eyes, she felt that she was not a good person today and was a little confused: "But I didn't wash yesterday."
In the past, she would take a bath every day, take a bath twice a week, and even go to the spa with her little sisters on weekends.
Now she only takes a shower once every two days, and she still feels aggrieved.
"You didn't pick the water, nor did you burn it. You know that I was lazy and didn't even pick up the firewood. You were the one who washed the most diligently."
The original owner had indeed never done this before, and she would never do it in the future. Hua Cui couldn't refute, "But it doesn't matter to you whether I take a shower or not? You didn't pick the water, and the person who picked it didn't say anything."
The educated youth point was transformed from a warehouse in the village. There is no well for them to draw water. They usually have to go to the village entrance to pick up water for daily use, which takes almost an hour.
The task of carrying water was taken turns by the gay men of the educated youth.
"I just can't stand you wasting water, can't I? Others are spoiling you, but that doesn't mean I have to spoil you too!" Cheng Wan was indignant and her voice became louder.
"You're talking nonsense. Where did I waste water? Didn't I use it for bathing?" In her previous life, almost everyone, whether she was her lover or her friends, fawned over her and coaxed her. Huacui had been blinded by rainbow farts and sweet words all year round, and she was blindly confident. He said that he rarely had the opportunity to quarrel with others.
This experience was a bit novel to her, and at the same time she was very proud - Cheng Wan was so speechless by her!
Win!
Cheng Wan was very angry. She didn't expect Hua Cui to be so thick-skinned: "You are wasting water by washing so diligently! Everyone is saving water, but you are the only one who is selfish!"
Hua Cui: "Who saved you? You don't need to fetch water. I won't say anything to you if you take a bath every day."
She paused, thinking that the male educated youths responsible for carrying water were still there, she changed the subject again and turned her head: "Do you think it is difficult to carry water? If you find it difficult, then I will accompany you to carry water next time. ”
Male educated youth: "."
Even a man can't nod his head like this.
Zhou Haiwen coughed lightly and hurried out to smooth things over: "It's just a matter of carrying water. It's hot in summer, so taking a good bath and even sleeping will be much more comfortable. Thank you Comrade Cheng for your kindness. You can just use the water without worrying about us." ”
Hua Cui nodded with satisfaction and gave him an appreciative look.
Zhou Haiwen avoided her unnaturally, his face suddenly felt a little hot.
Guan Yingying also stood up: "Okay, okay, everyone should say less and wait until the water is not enough. Wash what you want to wash, and don't wash what you don't want to wash."
"Okay, okay." Hua Cui applauded.
It's their men who carry the water, so what's wrong with using it more, and they're exhausted.
Cheng Wan's expression darkened. She was not stupid. She could see that both of them looked like they had a bowl of water, but in fact they were protecting Huacui.
What kind of ecstasy soup did that girl pour into them?
"Think of kindness as a donkey's liver and lungs, whatever you want!" Cheng Wan turned around and entered the room, leaving the others looking at each other.
Sun Wenjuan pursed her lips and comforted Hua Cui: "Cui Cui, don't take this to heart. She is just in a bad mood today, so she should speak more frankly."
After saying that, he turned around and went into the house, probably busy comforting Cheng Wan.
Hua Cui listened to Cheng Wan's words in one ear and out the other, but didn't take it to heart at all.
She slipped into the kitchen with a bowl in hand, and while everyone else was still eating in the yard, she sat by the stove and finished eating the cake that Guan Yingying secretly warmed for her.
Fortunately, Cheng Wan went into the house instead of the kitchen when she was sulking, otherwise her cake would have been exposed!
Huacui was frightened for a while.
After eating the cake and taking a comfortable hot bath, Hua Cui was in a good mood and went into the house wiping her half-dried hair.
Guan Yingying and Sun Wenjuan were sitting on the bed and resting. Only Cheng Wan at the door saw her coming in. She snorted coldly from her nose and turned her head, preferring to face the wall rather than look at her.
childish! Hua Cui curled her lips, she was not the kind of person to hold grudges.
"Cheng Wan, are you really not going to take a shower?"
"None of your business!"
"Why is it none of my business?" Hua Cui approached her, pinched her nose with one hand and wrinkled her face, "If you haven't showered yet, I will smell your stench."
This is purely an exaggeration. Although Cheng Wan doesn't bathe as diligently as she does, she doesn't smell bad.
Guan Yingying's temples were throbbing. Why did she get sick and change her gender? She used to huddle in a corner and be silent, but it's not like now.
Like a skinned monkey.
Sure enough, after hearing what she said, Cheng Wan became angry and annoyed. She clenched her fists and her chest kept rising and falling, causing Guan Yingying to stare at her nervously, fearing that she would not be able to control herself and hit someone.
"Did you take the wrong medicine today?" Cheng Wan looked ugly. She stood up, bumped her shoulder against Hua Cui and walked out.
Hua Cui blinked innocently. The three people in the room, you look at me, I look at you, Guan Yingying gritted her teeth and poked her forehead: "Tell me, you are full and have nothing to do tonight, right? Why do you have to provoke her?"
Sun Wenjuan sighed.
"I didn't know she would get angry so easily." Hua Cui muttered. She spread out the hand she had hidden behind her back, and in the center of her palm was a box of clam oil.
"I just saw her fingers were chapped and wanted her to take a bath, and then I was going to give this to her."
The original owner brought the clam oil from home. Although it has been opened and used, it has only been used a few times and is still as good as new.
The original owner's skin was in good condition and he didn't really need to use these. However, Hua Cui was used to using various high-end luxury brands in her previous life and was not used to this, so she simply decided to give it to Cheng Wan.
Originally intending to calm her down, Huacui touched her nose, but now it seemed that it was adding fuel to the fire...
Guan Yingying looked at Huacui, then at the clam oil in her palm, and fell into silence.
For a long time, "A good person, but unfortunately he has a mouth."
Huacui: "..."
This is how the bridge was formed.
By the time Cheng Wan came back from outside after blowing the evening breeze, Hua Cui had dried her hair and curled up on the bed, sleeping soundly.
"Just wait and see!"
The only response she received was Huacui's slight snoring. Although she spent most of the day fishing, for Huacui who could lie down and never sit, the intensity was no less than ten 800-meter physical tests.
In other words: tired as a dog!
The next day, Hua Cui was lifted out of bed by Guan Yingying's ears. She yawned repeatedly and stepped into the morning light to go to the paddy field in the east. She had a good mind and had already memorized the route and did not need anyone to guide her.
"Good morning, Comrade Zhao."
Zhao Qiming came earlier than her, nodded slightly, "Morning."
Hua Cui noticed with keen eyes that he didn't bring lunch today. She put on her straw hat and turned to fish in the fields. Her desire to talk to him also faded a lot.
Zhao Qiming: "..."
The wheat in this area will be harvested in a few days. Huacui was fishing while thinking about what kind of work the captain would arrange for her after the wheat was harvested.
This intensity is just right for her, nothing more.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Zhao Qiming walking towards this side. Hua Cui took the initiative to give up her seat to him with a sweet smile: "Comrade Zhao, are you thirsty? I saw your kettle is empty."
"You help me work, and as a thank you, I'll fetch you some water."
"No need."
"It's okay, no trouble! I know where there is water. There is a stream nearby. I'll be right back!"
Hua Cui picked up the kettle and gave him no chance to refuse. She flew away like a butterfly, leaving Zhao Qiming alone and helpless. Her attitude was hot and cold, making him feel uncomfortable all over.
Decades later, there was a special term for this situation: social fear meets social cow.
She said she was going to fetch water, but in fact she was just looking for an excuse to change places and be lazy. Hua Cui slowly wandered to the stream. The stream was cool and clear. She put a few handfuls between her face, and the heat in her body dropped.
After she had rested enough, Hua Cui then remembered that she had to fetch water for Zhao Qiming back. Unfortunately, the surrounding streams were muddy due to her playing with the water.
If she drank unclean water and had diarrhea, how could Zhao Qiming help her work tomorrow? Huacui thought about it carefully and decided to walk further along the water flow.
Not far away, the trees in front suddenly rustled.
Is there some wild beast or snake? Huacui was stunned for a moment, goosebumps arose on her skin, and she turned around to run in the direction she came from.
Then, a rustling voice came from behind her.
"Oh, why are you so anxious? It's broad daylight, just in case someone is here."
"Everyone who is stupid has gone to work in the fields, so no one has time to take care of us."
"Be gentle, be gentle. If it's not gentle enough, get out of here!"
"Spicy..."
Huacui: "?"
Huacui: "!"
It couldn't be what she thought, playing so wildly?
Hua Cui held her breath. Although she was curious, she did not dare to explore further. If she was discovered, the wild mandarin duck opposite would be embarrassed and she would be in trouble.
Blocked by the dense trees, Hua Cui could only vaguely see a man and a woman entangled together. She couldn't see their faces clearly, and could only hear their flirting voices.
Hua Cui thoughtfully did not disturb them while they were doing important things, and quietly returned the way they came.
When he returned to the paddy field, Zhao Qiming had finished cutting a piece of wheat and was sitting on the edge of the field to rest. His eyes fell on Hua Cui, or to be precise, it fell on the empty kettle in her hand.
Hua Cui: "...I said I forgot, do you believe it?"
Her expression was a little strange. She didn't know if she had run all the way back. There was a slight blush on her face, but she looked more energetic than before.
Zhao Qiming withdrew his eyes and did not dare to look more, and whispered: "Letter."
It was a lie. She didn't believe what she said. Hua Cui was about to save some face, but before she could speak, she was interrupted by a little boy who appeared out of nowhere.
"Brother Zhao, my aunt asked me to bring you food!"
"Okay, I understand." Zhao Qiming took the lunch box from his hand and turned his head. Hua Cui held her face and looked at him with bright eyes.
"Brother Zhao~"
"What delicious food did my aunt cook for you again?"
She could already smell the meat.
Zhao Qiming: "..."
(End of chapter)
The author said: Brother Zhao Sange, who is meaty
Meatless Comrade Zhao