Farming Beneath the Changbai Mountains

The Xu family all arrived in the town on the third day of May. There was a lot of food prepared on the mountain, and the two families could just eat by themselves. When the old man and Mrs. Chen saw that their son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren were all back, they were naturally very happy. "Okay, okay, they are all back. Let's celebrate the festival together, and then go up to the mountain after the festival." They are getting older. , I like crowds of people the most, I wish all the juniors were around. The old man is not yet sixty years old this year, but his love for his children and grandchildren is growing day by day.

Zhixin and the others had discussed it before they came back. They were not allowed to say anything about rescuing people, so as to save the elderly from worrying. The two girls, Jinghan and Jingxian, jumped up to their grandparents, "Master, grandma, we are back. Have you missed us?" Jingxian asked, holding Chen's arm.

"I wonder, why don't you think about it? Grandma wishes you could be in front of her every day. This person is weird when he gets old. The more someone is absent, the more he misses him. Come back and stay for two more days this time, and then go back in a few days. "Ms. Chen reached out and touched Jingxian's little head, then looked at Jinghan and said.

"Well, let's stay at home for a few days. Anyway, the silkworms are already on the trees, so it's no big deal with Honglian and the others." Jinghan nodded. As an old man, just coax as much as you can.

"Okay, let's make dumplings for dinner tonight and cut the meat later." The old lady became happy and insisted on making dumplings. In this era, dumplings are a good thing. With the current conditions of the Xu family, eating dumplings is no problem, but it is not something you can eat casually.

"Nai, I see you are happy. What kind of food are there at this time? I'm still making dumplings." Jinghan smiled. The side dishes in the fields are still small now, and wild vegetables are out of season. How can there be any food?

"It's true, you see grandma is so happy that she forgets everything. How about we make wontons. This thing doesn't require vegetables, just meat and chopped green onion." The old lady thought about it, so she decided to make wontons. So Wencheng went out to buy meat, and everyone started making wontons to eat together.

In the evening, Wenhan, Zixuan, and Wenxuan came back from school. Zixuan led his younger brother Ziwen to Chen and the old man, "Grandpa Xu, Grandma Xu, we will go back to the village tomorrow morning. The school is on holiday tomorrow. Wait until it is over We'll come back on Christmas Day." Ziwen came to the town to study the year before, and he didn't bother the two masters, so he lived with Zixuan in the Xu family.

"Hey, okay. It's the holidays and it's time to go back and see your family. Your grandparents miss you so much." The old man said while taking a puff of his cigarette.

Jinghan happened to come over from the kitchen, "Brother Zixuan, Ziwen, why are you leaving just after I came back?"

"It's the holidays, so I have to go back and see my family. Sister Jinghan will stay at home for a few more days, and we will be back after the Dragon Boat Festival." Zixuan looked at the beautiful girl in front of him, with a tall figure and already well-developed body. . Wearing a rose-red dress, she looked even more playful and charming. Her skin color is not as white as that of ordinary girls, but has a light honey color, but she looks very healthy. The slightly upturned corners of the mouth, with the looming pear dimples, look like they are smiling even when they are not smiling. Looking at her, it felt like being under the warm sunshine of spring, and my mood also felt relaxed.

Jinghan smiled slightly, "Okay, let's stay at home for a few more days and wait for Brother Zixuan to come back before leaving. By the way, I haven't seen Sister Yumei for a while, and I don't know what happened to the tussah she got this year. When Brother Zixuan goes back, he tells Sister Yumei that I miss her and asks her to come to the town with you for a few days when she is free. "Yumei also learned how to breed tussahs from Jinghan last year. It's going pretty well, and it should be even better this year.

Zixuan nodded, "Okay, I will definitely tell Yumei when I get back."

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Everyone quickly put the table on the table, got the dishes and chopsticks, and then they all sat at the table to eat dinner.

Mrs. Xue filled a bowl of wontons for everyone, "Come on, eat quickly. Be careful not to burn your tongue."

Jinghan scooped up a wonton with a spoon, blew it with her mouth, and then bit into it. Well, it tastes really good. There is nothing else in the filling of this wonton, just meat and chopped green onion. It is really delicious when you eat it. Jinghan looked at Jingya beside her and said, "Sister, hurry up and eat. This food is best while it's hot."

Jingya also held a spoon in her hand and blew the wontons carefully, not daring to bite them open. "It's too hot. I'm afraid of getting burned." Jingya always eats very politely.

After a while, everyone finished a bowl. Mrs. Chen looked at it and said, "Put it in again when you're done eating. Our family doesn't care about the bowl when eating. It's done when you're full."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh. Everyone took a bowl, filled another bowl, and continued eating.

After dinner, Wenhan and the others naturally went back to the house to read. Wenhan and Zixuan were both going to take the college entrance examination this fall, so they had been working very hard recently. The college examinations are held twice every three years, but Wenhan and the others failed even once that year. The master stopped letting them take part, saying that their skills were not enough, and if they tried reluctantly, they would not win. It would be better to study for a few more years and then take the exam again. Therefore, Wenhan and the others have been concentrating on their studies in the past few years and have not taken the college examination again. This year the Master has said that they should be dismissed, so Wenhan, Zixuan and Pengcheng will all take the college examination this year.

Jinghan also wanted to read for a while, so she followed Wenhan and his friends to their study room. There are many books in the study room nowadays. Some of them were bought by everyone when they went out, some were collected by Zhixiang back then, and of course there were many good books that Zhixiang bought from outside in the past two years, all of which were given to Wenhan and the others. A rough estimate is that the Xu family should have about a thousand books now.

Jinghan held a book and sat on a wooden couch with a candle lit in front of her. I read it carefully in the dim light of the candle. Except for Wenhan and the others who use candles for reading, the rest of the Xu family still uses oil lamps. These days, there are still very few people who use candles. "Brother, are you and brother Zixuan both going to take the college exam this year?"

"Well, I couldn't take the exam last year. Of course I have to try this year. The teacher in the school told us not to pay too much attention to it. There are many people who are very old and are still children." Wen Han also held a book. Looking there, he answered after listening to his sister's words.

Jinghan nodded, "Master, you are right. There are many people in their thirties and forties who are still children, and they can still insist on taking the exam again. So brothers, don't worry too much. If it doesn't work this time, there will be another time. ." After saying that, Jinghan continued reading and stopped disturbing them.

Zixuan couldn't concentrate tonight, and his eyes would look towards Jinghan from time to time. Although I have been living in Xu's house, I don't have many opportunities to see Jinghan. Jinghan goes up the mountain every spring and doesn't come back until it snows. I would go back to town a few times, sometimes just in time to go home, so every time I see Jinghan, I feel that this girl has changed a lot.

Seeing Jinghan holding the book and reading with her head down, Zixuan felt a little disappointed. She was hoping that Jinghan would look up at her, but at the same time, she was afraid that if Jinghan really looked at her, her thoughts would be revealed. Yes, in my mind, I don’t know since when, for Jinghan, I am no longer the cute little sister next door. what is it then? I can’t explain clearly, but sometimes I think, if I can have this girl by my side in this life, it should be a very happy thing, right?

Wenhan looked up at Zixuan, a little puzzled, "Zixuan, what's wrong with you today? It took you so long to read two pages of the book? We have exams this year, so we must study hard."

Zixuan's face turned red, he quickly gathered his thoughts and looked down at the book in his hand.

Jinghan saw that it was getting late, so she put the book on the bookshelf, and then said to Wenhan and the others, "Brother, brother Zixuan, Ziwen, Wenxuan, Wenchang, it's getting late, I'll go back and rest first, You guys should go to bed early." After saying that, Jinghan went out.

Zixuan looked at Jinghan's back, feeling a little reluctant. But then I thought about it, if I couldn't even pass the college examination, how would I face Jinghan in the future, and how could I give her happiness? You know, your family is only a slightly wealthy farmer, and now it is no longer comparable to the Xu family. If I can't achieve fame, I'm afraid it will be really difficult to achieve my wish. With this thought, Zixuan calmed down, packed up his mood, and concentrated on reading.

The next morning, Zixuan and Ziwen were going back to the village. Mrs. Chen prepared a large bag of things and forced it to Zixuan.

Zixuan didn't want it, "Grandma, we have been eating and living here for four years, and we have been troublesome for my grandparents. Originally, my family should send some things here during the holidays, so how can I still ask for grandma's things?"

Mrs. Chen glared at Zixuan, "What are you talking about? You and Wenhan have been together since childhood, and you are just like my own grandson. My grandson is studying here, can I still ask for something? These are for Your grandma's are all gifts sent by Jinghan's fifth uncle a few days ago. There are some things we don't have here. I just want you to take them back to give your grandma a taste. Good boy, just take them. If your father lectures you when you go home, just say I forced it on you, it’s okay.” Mrs. Chen found a basket and put the things in the basket for Zixuan to carry, which is better than carrying it. It's much easier to hold or hold.

Zixuan had no choice but to accept the things. "Thank you grandma, let's go then." With that said, Zixuan picked up the basket and led Ziwen home.

Mrs. Chen looked at the backs of Zixuan and the others, feeling a little lost. Mrs. Xue happened to come over and asked, "Mom, what are you thinking about?"

"I was thinking that Zixuan is already eighteen years old. Look at this young man's appearance, but he is no worse than Wen Han. The Lin family is also a kind and benevolent family. I don't know which family's girl is lucky enough to marry For Zixuan." Mrs. Chen sighed there.

When Mrs. Xue heard this, she smiled, "Mom, if you like Zixuan, what's the problem? Our Jinghan and Jingwan are both very old. Whichever one you think is suitable, we can arrange the marriage with the Lin family." It's settled." Xue said half-jokingly because she liked Zixuan very much.