Chapter 10: Wu Jinhua’s Gratitude

Zhao Weiguo would definitely not say this usually. Under normal circumstances, Zhao Weiguo would favor Li Lijuan.

But today, Zhao Weiguo felt that it was too much for Zhao Xiulan to cook their dinner.

Zhao Xiulan didn’t expect Zhao Weiguo to say that, and she also didn’t expect that her rake-eared father would be on her side this time.

But this is a good trend!

She will work hard to get Zhao Weiguo’s heart back from Ma Yumei’s mother-daughter pair, and move it to her and Zhao Xiuzhu’s side.

Their dinner is still simple.

A bowl of porridge with few grains of rice, and a wowotou mixed with some straw stalks.

It’s not delicious and it doesn’t make you full at all.

After Zhao Xiulan returned to her room, she quickly took out a cup of eight treasure congee1八宝粥 – bā bǎo zhōu – Eight Treasure Congee/Eight Treasure Porridge – rice congee made with red beans, lotus seeds, longan, red dates, nuts etc from the space, she took out an egg as well, and ate them to fill her stomach.

In this era of shortage of everything, life is indeed difficult.

It’s a pity that the supplies in her space can’t be taken out. She has to think of a way to take these things out in a legitimate and reasonable way.

Not to mention that her meal is not good, Zhao Weiguo and Zhao Xiuzhu’s meals must also be improved.

Especially Zhao Xiuzhu, who has grown up being thin, it’s no wonder that a bowl of clear soup-like porridge and a wowotou can be nutritious.

After waiting for the family to rest in their rooms, Zhao Xiulan took out another boiled egg from the space and handed it to Zhao Xiuzhu.

“Xiuzhu, here, eat this egg.”

Even in the dark night, Zhao Xiuzhu’s eyes gleamed brightly, and she asked Zhao Xiulan with a curious look, “Sister, why do you still have an egg?”

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Zhao Xiulan gave a blind reason, “Today, I saved Goudan and this was rewarded to me by the team leader.”

The child was simple and believed Zhao Xiulan’s words, but Zhao Xiuzhu did not want it and pushed it back to Zhao Xiulan, then said, “Sister, you eat it, you are still sick. Whatever you have, you should eat it yourself!”

“I’m letting you eat it, so just take it. The team leader gave me two and I already ate one secretly.”

After hearing Zhao Xiulan say this, Zhao Xiuzhu accepted it.

A child who was a few years old had little resistance to boiled eggs, so she quickly peeled it and ate it carefully.

While eating, Zhao Xiuzhu whispered, “Sister, boiled eggs are so delicious, right? It would be great if we could eat it every day. No, it’s good to be able to eat such a delicious thing once a month or half a year!”

Zhao Xiulan patted Zhao Xiuzhu’s head, “Since your elder sister is here, I will find a way to get them for you in the future!”

Although knowing that this situation is difficult to achieve, Zhao Xiuzhu listened to Zhao Xiulan’s words and still looked forward to it.

Early the next morning, Zhao Weiguo went to work first, and then came back for breakfast later.

Wu Jinhua came over early in the morning, carrying a basket with 10 catties2斤 – Jin/catty – 1 catty = 500 grams of sweet potatoes in her hand, to express her gratitude to Zhao Xiulan.

Zhao Xiulan saved Goudan’s life. For Wu Jinhua, this is a great kindness. If there is anything good at her home, she would hurriedly bring it to Zhao Xiulan to express her gratitude.

It is a pity that the villagers are very poor, and the foodstuff at home is not enough. Wu Jinhua’s house didn’t have anything delicious, and the only thing that could be taken out are these sweet potatoes.

For the situation in the countryside, where there is no foodstuff to eat, Wu Jinhua’s ability to send 10 catties of sweet potatoes is already very impressive.

Zhao Xiulan happened to be in the yard, Wu Jinhua saw Zhao Xiulan and called her enthusiastically from a long distance, “Xiulan Ya Tou!”

Seeing Wu Jinhua coming, Zhao Xiulan smiled and asked, “Auntie Jinhua, why are you here?”