A Journey Through the Worlds of Film and Television

The more you drink, the more you eat.

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"This is the first time I drink vinegar when I'm thirsty."

"It's okay. I'll make you a bowl of new vinegar. It's not sour at all."

As she spoke, He Xiuying untied the red cloth covering a large jar, took out a bamboo basket from the side, and poured half a bowl of vinegar and handed it to Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng took it and drank a sip. He felt a sour taste rushing into his nose, and tears were about to fall.

"How is it? Not sour, right?"

"This... is really a bit sour, why don't you pour me a bowl of water."

Hearing this, He Xiuying took the bowl, put it to her nose and smelled it, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed: "Oh, look at me, I was so busy talking to you that I accidentally poured a bowl of old vinegar. I'll change it for you."

As she said, He Xiuying quickly picked up another bowl and poured a bowl of new vinegar for Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng took a sip, although it still tasted a bit sour, it was not unacceptable.

At this moment, a girl wearing a bright red cotton jacket with white dots and two pigtails walked into the yard carrying two iron buckets.

Lu Cheng looked up and met the girl's eyes. He saw that the girl had big eyes, double eyelids, and a round face with a healthy blush. The two pigtails were tied with red hairbands and were vertical to her chest. She was carrying a shoulder pole on her right shoulder, one hand in front and one hand behind, staring at Lu Cheng blankly.

If we only talk about her appearance, this girl may not be considered a stunning beauty, but she is definitely a good girl with delicate features.

Seeing this, He Xiuying introduced the two: "Lu Cheng, this is Xiulian. Xiulian, this is Lu Cheng from Yuanxi County."

Then He Xiulian blushed slightly, lowered her head, turned around, and carried two buckets into the house.

He Xiuying hurriedly asked: "Lu Cheng, how are you?"

Lu Cheng looked at Xiulian entering the house and replied: "It's much better than before, not so sour."

He Yaozong laughed: "Lu Cheng, come on, come on, sit down."

He Xiuying hurriedly grabbed the melon seeds and handed them to Lu Cheng: "Eat some melon seeds to fill your stomach."

Lu Cheng did not refuse again and took the melon seeds.

He Yaozong smiled and said, "Xiulian is very busy. She goes out to work in the fields before dawn. I don't have time to make vinegar at home. Xiulian does all the work in the fields. Don't look at Xiulian as a woman, she may do it."

Chang Youlin also said, "Xiulian is a good girl."

He Xiuying, who was sitting next to him, also smiled and said, "If you marry our Xiulian, you can enjoy happiness."

"That's right."

He Yaozong then asked, "Is everything okay in your village? Is there a lot of work in the fields?"

"Not busy at this season."

"I heard that you are a doctor in the village and you went to high school, but you are a top student."

"Not really, I didn't finish high school . "

"That's great. There aren't many high school students in our village. Is it hard for you to treat patients?"

"Not hard. There aren't many people in the village, and it's impossible for them to get sick every day. I have to work in the fields."

Chang Youlin also asked, "I heard that you are 22 years old this year, and you are the only one left at home. It's time to find a wife to do housework for you."

He Xiuying patted her husband on the side and said, "Lu Cheng is here, why are you in such a hurry?"

While they were talking and laughing, He Xiulian came out of the house, holding a big red washbasin and a towel, and placed them on the shelf beside them. She glanced at Lu Cheng, and then turned around and walked back into the house.

Seeing this, He Xiuying stood up and pulled Lu Cheng, "Express delivery, look, this is the water for washing your face that Xiulian prepared for you. Let you wash your face."

Faced with the enthusiasm of this family, Lu Cheng's original restraint disappeared instantly.

After washing her face, she wiped it. The white towel was obviously washed and still had a little soapy scent.

Lu Cheng sat down again, eating melon seeds and peanuts while chatting with the three people about family matters.

This family is all honest people. Without waiting for Lu Cheng to say anything more, they have already introduced their family situation clearly.

"Xiulian's mother passed away early, and I raised her and her sisters. Since Xiuying got married, there are only Xiulian and I left at home. Xiulian is a sensible girl, and she can do any work at home and in the fields, just as good as the boys."

"That's right, all the young men in our villages want to marry our Xiulian. But Xiulian looked at them one by one, and she didn't like any of them."

"Yes, we

Jia Xiulian said that if she didn't like him, she wouldn't marry him no matter how much dowry she was offered. If she liked him, she wouldn't ask for any dowry. Moreover, she didn't care where he was from, she was willing to follow him. "

"That's right. Once, Xiulian's brother-in-law said that he would find her a man from another place. Unexpectedly, this girl really listened to him and waited for the man she liked."

The family said so much, and it was obvious that they were very satisfied with Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng's conditions were also impeccable. He was 180cm tall, with regular features, handsome face, a bit of masculinity and bookishness, and his appearance was verified.

What's more, Lu Cheng had studied in high school and was a doctor. He didn't have parents at home, so there was no need to worry about conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

After seeing Lu Cheng, the family was more and more satisfied.

After chatting for a while, He Xiulian had already prepared the meal.

He Yaozong and Chang Youlin pulled Lu Cheng entered the house, and the three of them sat cross-legged on the kang. In the middle was a small square table with low legs. On the table were two dishes, one soup, a plate of white flour buns, and a large bowl of boiled eggs.

Two dishes, one fried egg with chopped green onions, and one stir-fried vegetables. Although there was no meat or vegetables, the portions were sufficient, and they were rare good dishes for entertaining guests.

If this were in Shuangshui Village, there would be very few families that could use such dishes to entertain guests.

Chang Youlin picked up the white flour buns and handed them to Lu Cheng: "Lu Cheng, how many buns can you eat in one meal?"

"I can still eat four or five more, but I can't eat more. I usually eat three or four."

He Yaozong laughed: "You can eat well, and being able to eat means you are in good health and can work."

He Xiuying also laughed: "Lu Cheng, this is Hezi rice. Xiulian was afraid that you would not be used to it, so she specially steamed white flour buns for you. You should eat more. Dad, Xiulian and I will go to his hut to eat. I want to tell her about Lu Cheng eating four or five steamed buns for one meal. "

Chang Youlin asked: "Why did Xiulian hide?"

He Xiuying: "You don't understand this, she is shy."

Chang Youlin laughed: "That's right, Lu Cheng, Xiulian looked at you before and hid. The more she dares not look at you, the more you are in her heart. I don't know how many times she has thought about you now."

While talking, Chang Youlin had peeled a boiled egg and put it in Lu Cheng's bowl.

Lu Cheng held the bowl in one hand and the chopsticks in the other, and quickly replied: "It's normal for girls to be shy."

He Yaozong continued: "Xiulian is a miserable child. She lost her mother when she was a teenager. I am both a father and a mother, but I didn't take good care of her. ”

Lu Cheng nodded: "It's the same for me. When I was 17 years old and in the second year of high school, my parents had an accident and I came here alone. Thanks to the care of the villagers."

He Yaozong continued: "Fortunately, I brewed good vinegar. In our stone stall, we can't produce much grain. My vinegar sells well, the business is not ruined, and I live a better life than ordinary people."

Lu Cheng nodded: "You can buy and sell freely here?"

"Yes, our policy has changed a long time ago. You don't have it yet?"

"Not yet."

"It will probably be soon."

As he was talking, Lu Cheng looked down and saw that there were four or five boiled eggs in his bowl. He quickly refused: "Don't peel eggs for me anymore. I can't eat them anymore. ”

Although eggs are cheaper than meat these days, ordinary families cannot eat them often. This family is really sincere.

While Lu Cheng was eating, He Yaozong and Chang Youlin looked at each other, and He Yaozong asked: "Lu Cheng, our Xiulian is not good-looking, I'm sorry to embarrass you. You have to tell me what you think in your heart?"

"Xiulian is also very good. I think she is very good."

"Good? How good?"

When the two heard Lu Cheng say good, their voices rose a few points.

"Tell us quickly, what is good about Xiulian?"

"Good looks, big eyes, double eyelids. Good health, you can see that her face is very healthy. Good personality, hardworking and capable, also clever, can cut paper-cuts, and cooks well."

The two laughed when they heard this. Chang Youlin then asked: "Then can Xiulian please your heart? ”

“Of course I can win my heart, but I don’t know if I can win Xiulian’s heart.”

He Yaozong laughed even more happily: “Then how can Xiulian win your heart? Tell us more…”

(Picture of He Xiulian)