bayedsolid Chapter 238 Shen Nian rents a house
Chapter 238 Shen Nian rents a house
Shen Nian placed the buns on the table, turned around and saw the four people coming in, and said with a smile:
"Xiao An, the state-owned restaurant bought you some steamed buns. Eat them while they're still hot. Later, take Nan Qing around the brigade and familiarize him with the environment!"
Shen Nian'an nodded and agreed: "Sister, don't worry about your business, cousin is here with us."
Shen Nian nodded, turned his gaze to Xiao Nanqing, and instructed: "Nanqing, you will follow Xiao An, Xiao Le, and Xiao Chu today. If you don't understand anything, just ask them three."
Xiao Nanqing quickly nodded and agreed: "Sister, I understand."
"Okay, the four of you must remember to be safe wherever you go. I will be back at noon to cook for you." After Shen Nian finished speaking, he put on his straw hat and went out.
Shen Nianle took a bun and handed it to Xiao Nanqing enthusiastically: "Cousin, the buns in the state-owned restaurant in our town are especially delicious, you should try them." As he said that, he grabbed a bun with his other hand and took a bite, his face full of enjoyment.
Xiao Nanqing quickly waved his hand to refuse: "You guys eat, I already ate with my sister on the way here."
"It's okay, you can try it again after eating it!" Shen Nianle stuffed the bun in his hand into Xiao Nanqing's hand without saying anything.
Xiao Nanqing looked down at the bun in his hand, then looked at the three people who were eating with relish, and finally couldn't help but picked up the bun and took a bite.
Shen Nian first went to the chicken farm and, as usual, filled the chicken coop's water bucket with spring water. Then he filled the four dogs' dog bowls with spring water.
Shen Nian had long discovered that these four dogs had become spoiled by her, and they would usually try to please her in order to get a sip of the space spring water from her place.
Zhaocai and Jinbao would even run to the back mountain to catch wild rabbits and pheasants and throw them in front of her just to get a sip of water.
Looking at the dogs drinking the spring water contentedly, Shen Nian smiled and shook his head, saying softly, "You guys really know how to enjoy yourself."
After saying that, she turned and walked towards the woods. After Zhaocai and Jinbao finished drinking water, they hurriedly followed her, wagging their tails.
Shen Nian walked around in the woods and confirmed that there were no signs of attacks by animals from the mountains on the fences before leaving the chicken farm.
"Shen Zhiqing, you're here!"
As Shen Nian walked into the field, the team leader saw her from afar and hurried over.
Shen Nian smiled and replied, "Hey, Captain, aren't you harvesting wheat today? I wanted to come and see if the sickle is any good."
Upon hearing this, the captain's eyes narrowed into slits with a smile: "It's very useful. Everyone got the hang of it quickly. Shen Zhiqing, you have a really good brain. You can come up with something so useful just by drawing a picture."
"Captain, I just drew a picture. Uncle Wu is really amazing. He can make what we want with just a picture. That's real talent!"
Shen Nian smiled modestly. She really thought that Carpenter Wu was amazing. It was true that craftsmen were always popular in every era. This was absolutely true.
"Yes, yes, you and Carpenter Wu are both amazing! With all the stuff you've made, our autumn harvest this year will be finished at least half a month earlier than in previous years. Now we don't have to worry about rain."
The captain said cheerfully, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out. Shen Nian also laughed. She was happy to be able to help the team.
"Captain, Lin Yu and Hu Tingting will probably never come back to our team, right?" Shen Nian suddenly asked.
Upon hearing this, the captain's smile faded a bit. "They won't be coming back. Public Security Li came to see me last time. Lin Yu and Hu Tingting both applied for medical retirement and returned to the city."
Shen Nian nodded. The captain looked at her and asked hesitantly, "Shen Zhiqing, do you have something to tell me?"
Shen Nian nodded gently, his eyes filled with inquiry. "Captain, I actually want to ask, Lin Yu and Hu Tingting have already returned to the city. What are the plans of the team for the house they lived in before?"
Upon hearing this, the team leader frowned slightly, as if thinking about something. "That house is currently empty, and the team hasn't decided what to do with it yet. Tomorrow, a new batch of educated youth will come to our area, and we'll see if they want to live here. Shen Zhiqing, you're asking this because..."
"Are we going to have new educated youth here?" Shen Nian's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this. He didn't expect that she had been in Shuangxi Brigade for a year.
The captain nodded and confirmed, "Yes, the higher-ups have already issued a notice. I checked the time and it should arrive here tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Shen Nian secretly felt lucky that he had come to see the captain today, otherwise the house might have been allocated tomorrow.
Shen Nian looked at the captain and continued, "Captain, can you rent me the room that Hu Tingting lived in before?"
The captain was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Why are you renting a house? Your cousin is coming, and there's no room at home? If not, let Goudan come to my house and sleep with Erwa and the others."
Shen Nian quickly waved his hand to stop him: "Uncle, you can't say this in front of Xiaochu. Xiaochu is a thoughtful person. I'm afraid he will think too much if he hears it."
Upon hearing this, the team leader smiled innocently and said apologetically, "Well, I'm a rough guy and I always speak without thinking. Shen Zhiqing, don't take it to heart. I know Goudan is a good kid. I'm just worried that raising four children is too much of a burden for you."
Shen Nian smiled and explained, "Uncle, what I told you before about adopting Xiaochu was not a joke. My uncle Zhang should have told you about our family situation before we went to the countryside.
As for adopting Xiaochu, it was actually Xiaoan and Xiaole who took the initiative to bring it up with me. When Xiaole fell into the water, it was Aunt Goudan who ran to call Uncle Gu to rescue him. We all remember Aunt Goudan's kindness.
Xiao An and Xiao Le also like Xiao Chu very much and want him to become part of our family. As for the burden, I don't have to worry about their studies. I just need to make sure they have enough food and clothes.
As the captain listened to Shen Nian's words, his expression gradually became serious.
He was silent for a while, and finally sighed and said with emotion: "You are all good children."
Then, he asked curiously, "What do you want to do with Hu Tingting's house?"
Shen Nian looked up and smiled at the team leader: "I want to bring my great-grandparents over to live with me in the future. They are old and not as strong as they used to be. I am worried about them staying in the city.
I brought them here so they can look after each other. Hu Tingting's house is in a good location and close to my house, so it's convenient for me to take care of them."
The captain's expression became complicated upon hearing this. He pondered for a moment and asked worriedly, "You're taking care of six people by yourself? Including yourself, that's seven. Can you take care of them all by yourself?"