Lu Tiezhu has left. I haven’t seen Du Fengying today. They should quickly get married. Both are at that age, and seeing they like each other, they can settle down. But I won’t let her be wronged.
"Aunt Jiang, who was that just now? I heard you call him Master Lu?"
"A blacksmith, very capable. He’s the one who made this hand-cranked corn sheller."
"That impressive?"
"Yes, and the machete I gave you was made by him."
"Aunt Jiang, villagers envy my machete a lot. They say it has excellent steel, and chopping firewood has beco much easier."
"Yes, this Master Lu is a skilled person, and the knives he makes are particularly sharp.
By the way, how do you feel about the lectures from the two professors today?"
"Very good, especially Professor Zhu citing classic texts. I really enjoy listening."
"Good, as long as you like it. Make sure to seize the opportunity to learn well. You only have these five months a year to study."
"I will, Aunt Jiang. Rember to pick up the photos. I don’t have ti to go to the county."
"I won’t forget."
The next day, the morning class was Jiang Xinyu leading the middle class in reciting text. The kids truly cherish this chance, although so really are a bit slow. However, seeing their earnestness in learning, Jiang Xinyu was moved.
Therefore, she was particularly patient with a child nad Changlai.
Of course, there were also those who weren’t serious, and Jiang Xinyu pointed them out a bit, and they perford better afterward.
Now the field work is done. Everyone’s idling, so Li Yungui and the other two discussed organizing everyone to go up the mountain.
Jiang Xinyu discussed with the two teachers and decided to let the kids go up the mountain as well for a change, combining work and rest.
The boys would definitely love going up the mountain. Even though Teacher Jiang had urged them, they still wanted to see the mountain. Usually, the adults frequently forbade them from going up the mountain. This way, the whole village is going, giving them a chance, and the danger should be reduced significantly.
Jiang Xinyu decided not to go up the mountain. "Xiao Jiang, if you’re not going, can I go see the mountain?"
"Sister Du, you can go. Xiao Li and I will stay at ho." Actually, Jiang Xinyu planned to go to the county that day to pick up photos.
Jiang Xinyu specifically went to see Master Lu and got three daggers, giving each of them one.
Guodong and Xiao Qiang were thrilled, boys really like these things.
Master Lu’s daggers are exceptionally sharp and each cos with a sheath.
Even Jing Chu liked it very much.
"I’m giving you these daggers not for hunting, but for self-defense. If you can’t stay with the group or obey orders, then just stay ho."
The three of them shook their heads. Of course, they wanted to go. No one wanted to miss this chance. Once it snows, going up the mountain would be impossible.
That night, Jiang Xinyu decided to make dough, planning to steam bread the next day, which could be eaten cold too. Everyone finally had this chance and wouldn’t return until dark for sure.
So she prepared food for them to have a carefree day of fun.
Li Yungui specifically asked the eight people left behind whose health was not good, and they didn’t plan to go up the mountain, considering it was better to stay ho.
"Village Chief Li, can you help us find soone to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy supplies?"
"You can find Teacher Jiang. She said she wouldn’t go up the mountain. I heard she planned to go to the county. She can drive there, so if you need anything, you can ask her to bring it back."
The few laughed and nodded. They couldn’t leave the village; whatever they needed could only be bought from villagers or wait for favors to bring back.
"Let’s list everything we need and give it to Teacher Jiang later."
Jing Chu was torn between going up the mountain or heading to the county. Ultimately, the temptation of big persimmons on the mountain was irresistible.
"Jing Chu, the persimmons are ripe now and hard to carry back. There are still plenty at ho, eat if you wish, but don’t overdo it, or it’ll hurt your stomach."
"Okay, I just want to see if I can find any unexpected surprises."
"Alright, but be careful, you also need to look after your brother and Xiao Qiang."
"I know, Aunt Jiang. I’ll follow them. If they misbehave, I’ll co back and tell you."
Jiang Xinyu smiled, "Okay, if they misbehave, I’ll confiscate the daggers."
This was the boys’ Achilles’ heel, and they kept assuring Jiang Xinyu they’d definitely follow orders.
That evening, Jin Jianwen and his wife ca over with money and coupons, along with a list of what they needed.
"Sorry for the trouble, Teacher Jiang."
"It’s nothing. I’m going to the county for photos. If the cooperative has the items, I’ll buy them. If they don’t, there’s nothing I can do."
"Understood." They were satisfied enough to have soone bring things back for them.
"Xiao Jiang, I’m not going up the mountain. You can’t handle two kids alone."
"Sister Du, I can hold one of them, and in the car, they can lie down. Xiao Li could see Du Fengying really wanted to go to the mountain.
"How is that okay? You’re pregnant!"
"It’s alright, I’m four months in, and besides, how much does Tingting, the little girl, weigh?"
"Sister Du, go up the mountain. I’ll load the pushcart in the car, and let them lie in it. Go enjoy your ti up there. It’s a rare chance.
With so many people going, even if there are big animals, they will avoid it."
"Really?"
"Yes, really."
Actually, the pushcart is in space; Zhao Xiaoli looks after the kids, allowing her to get the pushcart out. She brings extra blankets to ensure warmth in the car.
Early the next morning, Jiang Xinyu got up to steam bread, with Jing Chu waking to help.
"Aunt Jiang, I loved the bread you made when I was little."
"Don’t you like it now?"
"I still do. Aunt Jiang, you don’t know, back then, I wished you could be our mom. But my dad is too slow."
Jiang Xinyu was speechless looking at the bold-talking girl.
"Seriously, I even told my dad you could be our mom."
"Your dad and I are just friends."
"We were too young then, so didn’t think much else, just thought my dad was foolish.
Aunt Jiang, what will happen to my dad in the future? No companion when he’s old?"
"Let nature take its course. I’ve advised him, but who knows what he thinks."
"Exactly, Aunt Jiang. Back when my dad married my aunt, they never even slept together. My aunt divorced my dad because of it.
Then, my aunt just had her heart set on having kids and didn’t care much for or my brother."
"Alright, stop thinking about useless things. You can’t et them now."
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