Chapter 31：

When going to bed at night, Su Xiaoxiao told the children bedtime stories as usual.

The three children slept in a row, Su Xiaoxiao sat at the very edge and told the children the story of "The Little Horse Crossing the River".

The more the rice ball listened, the more he felt that he was the pony that was sent by the horse mother to deliver wheat: "Mom, did you start sending me on a mission because of this story? It's a pity that we don't have a river here, otherwise I would like to try it too. To test whether the water is as shallow as Uncle Niu said, or as deep as the squirrel said, why don't I go to the lotus pond when Grandma Zhang's lotus pond has water?"

For the first time, Su Xiaoxiao had the idea of ​​slapping this cub's butt. After listening for a long time, how did he come to such a conclusion?

"Onigiri, this is just a story, it means that when you encounter something, you can't just listen to what other people say, you must have your own ideas, mobilize your brain, and try it yourself to know the truth under the premise of ensuring there is no danger. The truth is that we don’t really want to measure the depth of the river. As the saying goes, we should not deceive the mountains and the water. We all have to be in awe of the rivers, lakes, and seas. You must not go into the water without authorization to play, you know?”

The rice ball still disagreed: "Then why Xiaozhuzi can go to the stream to touch the snails, isn't the stream water?"

Su Xiaoxiao: "…"

Can she say in front of other people's children that he has no food at home and can only go to the stream to find stone snails to eat?

Xiaozhuzi's steady voice sounded in the dark night: "Rice balls, I touched the stone snails because there is no food at home, and the stream is very shallow, only as shallow as my calf, so there is no danger."

Xiaozhuzi used to hate stone snails very much, because he was afraid of eating them. Grandma always added some salt and boiled them with water. It was very fishy and hard and not delicious. good to eat.

He is also very grateful to Shiluo. If grandma hadn't found Aunt Su for Shiluo, he might never have met such a good family in his life, never met a friend like rice balls, and never had a chance to sleep here, listening to the gentle Su Auntie tells stories.

"That little pillar, I'll go touch the stone snails with you in the future, and let my mother make them for us to eat, is that okay, mother?"

Su Xiaoxiao hadn't turned the corner yet, how did this snack foodie eat it again?

"Not now, you can wait until you grow up a bit." Su Xiaoxiao said, the little guy was only five years old, so she didn't worry about letting him go to the stream to play.

"How old do you have to be to grow up? Can I grow up tomorrow?" Onigiri asked again.

It's only been a few days, and it's not easy for children to lie. Bedtime stories are no longer bedtime stories, but bedtime discussions: "Go to bed now, go for a run with dad tomorrow morning, and wait until dad says that the rice **** are grown up. Only in time."

"Okay." The little rice ball closed his eyes, he was still very obedient.

Su Xiaoxiao came out of the children's room, and the lights in Hancheng's room were still on.

Su Xiaoxiao tiptoed over and saw that he was still working at a desk under the lamp, possibly writing a report or something.

It is said that men who work hard are the most attractive. Su Xiaoxiao tugged at the door frame, poked her head in, took a look, and then shrank back, so as not to disturb his work.

Su Xiaoxiao's head just shrank back, and the man's low voice came over: "Is something wrong? Come in and tell me."

Su Xiaoxiao tilted her head back and tilted her head back, bent her eyes and shook her head: "It's okay, good night."

Han Cheng laughed: "Good night." Tomorrow it's time to go to the political trial again, Han Cheng thought to himself.

Su Xiaoxiao has slept with the children these past few days. It is somewhat unaccustomed to sleeping alone in the guest room tonight, but it is rare to calm down and think.

It is only four years before the resumption of the college entrance examination after the new year. Although the original owner has laid a solid foundation, she is busy every day. It's not so easy to find time to study now, and she has to go to work. From tomorrow, she has to make a study plan, consolidate it a little every day, and accumulate it for four years to maintain the original master's level and get into a good university. Not difficult.

If possible, Su Xiaoxiao still wants to go to the capital, or go back to her original city life. In any case, it is more convenient to live in a big city, and there will be more opportunities. Find opportunities to bring Sujia Village's family out. In Su Xiaoxiao's opinion, Dabao and Xiaobao will definitely go to college in the future. It will be much easier for her to establish a firm foothold in a city and then bring them there.

Su Xiaoxiao found that she had completely treated them as family, so she, the salted fish, actually thought about the problem from the perspective of the original owner.

As for Hancheng...

The reason why Su Xiaoxiao felt unreal was probably because she was forced to come here step by step. She liked Han Cheng, a man who was down-to-earth, smart, hard-working, capable, and cared for her. She felt that this partner was very suitable.

Suitable is a very rare word. It is more rare than any kind of love. She lived in a highly free and civilized society in her previous life, and she could not find a suitable partner, so no matter where she goes in the future, she does not plan to separate from Hancheng, child. She is also reluctant to let them go. When the time comes, should she take the children to transfer, or should she go to school by herself and let Han Cheng take them to stay here first...

Su Xiaoxiao thought about it in a mess, but there was no answer, so that the quality of sleep was not very good all night.

The next day, when Han Cheng called the children up for morning exercise, she woke up.

Today, he not only brought rice **** for morning exercise, but also brought Xiao Zhuzi, saying that Xiao Zhuzi's father is a great soldier, and Xiao Zhuzi must be like his father, and he must have a strong physique, so that he can be like his father in the future. Contribute to the country and society as well.

Come on, Director Han's ideological realm has reached this level, Su Xiaoxiao has no way to refute, she should honestly prepare breakfast for these pillars of the country.

The leeks that were cut from Zhuzi’s house yesterday were indeed very tender. Su Xiaoxiao mixed the noodles, chopped the leeks and added a little salt to get rid of the water. Then, beat two eggs and fry them. Wring out the water from the leeks, put them in the broken eggs and put them together. Together, add a little salt to taste, and finally sprinkle with a pinch of shrimp skin and evenly. A bowl of leek box stuffing with more leeks and less eggs is ready. No way, there is no hen at home to lay eggs, and it is not easy to buy more at the market. , can only be done.

Su Xiaoxiao feels that cooking is already very fuel-efficient, but the oil at home is still decreasing at a rate visible to the naked eye. She feels that today she really needs to take time to go to the black market. Even if she can't buy oil, she can buy some fat and come back to refine it. Some lard is also good.

Not to mention, if you can add a little lard residue to the leek stuffing, it will be the best.

Unfortunately, I can only think about it.

Su Xiaoxiao's healthy and low-oil version of the leek box came out of the pot, and the three pillars of the country who went out for a run also came back.

The rice ball had a good nose and said, "Wow, it's so fragrant. I didn't lie to you. The dishes my mother cooks every day are new and delicious, and today's dishes are better than yesterday's."

Su Xiaoxiao took a towel to wipe the child's sweat, and tapped the rice ball's nose: "You have the sweetest mouth, you and Xiaozhuzi will take care of your brother at home later, my father and I will go to the market earlier, you can't go out of the yard until we come back. , look after your younger brother and listen to Zhuzi's words, can you do it?"

Zhu Zi is very capable. Although he is only one year older than Onigiri, in Su Xiaoxiao's opinion, he is much calmer than Onigiri. Like a big brother, she and Han Cheng are relieved to walk away for a while with him watching at home.

The rice ball wrinkled his nose and disagreed: "We usually go to the market as a family to buy vegetables, why can't we go today?"

"Because my father and I are going to do some errands, it is inconvenient to bring you and my brother. Mom promised to give you delicious food. If you are obedient, you will be rewarded with a box of leeks. If you are not obedient, you can only eat one." Su Xiaoxiao said. .

The rice ball smelled the leek box and felt fragrant. For the sake of the leek box, the small rice ball reluctantly agreed: "Okay, okay, then you should come back early."

"I know, we'll be back soon."

Su Xiaoxiao soaked a bowl of malted milk essence for each of the three children, distributed two leek boxes for rice **** and pillars, and one for small beans, and let them sit and eat slowly.

Xiaozhuzi only drank wheat milk essence when his father was still there. His mother said that it was something that children drink. He didn't need to drink it when he grew up, and he forgot what it tasted like: "Aunt Su, I won't drink it anymore. Give the bean bag more to drink."

Before Su Xiaoxiao said anything, the small rice ball said, "Everyone has a share of everything in our house. If you don't drink it, neither can I drink the bean bag."

This rice ball, Su Xiaoxiao touched Xiao Zhuzi's head: "The rice ball is right, let's drink together."

The little column stuck out his tongue and licked it, and he was reluctant to swallow a small sip.

Su Xiaoxiao touched the children's heads one by one, and repeatedly explained that they could not walk around or touch anything dangerous. Su Xiaoxiao had already eaten a leek box. She asked Han Cheng to bring two of them to eat while walking, and explained a few words about the pillars. Only then took Han Cheng's hand and went out.

It's not even seven o'clock, and there are no pedestrians on the road. Han Cheng lets Su Xiaoxiao pull him away while eating the leek box, and doesn't ask where Su Xiaoxiao takes him.

When it was almost time for the market, Su Xiaoxiao asked Han Cheng, "Do you know where the black market is?"

Han Cheng almost choked on the last bite of the cake: "Did you drag me out so early to go to the black market?"

Su Xiaoxiao nodded: "Yes, the oil at home has bottomed out, and it's almost ten days before your next oil bill is issued. According to our family's way of eating, we have to eat boiled cabbage tomorrow, and we have to eat it. For more than a week, you can't go to buy some oil, just buy some fat pork and go home to refine the oil."

Although Hancheng has never been to the black market to buy things, he knows where it is. Chen Aimin often goes there. When he came back, he told Barabala that it would be difficult if he didn't know. Eat, but I didn't see how much oil Su Xiaoxiao put in, so the oil is gone so soon?

"You should have said earlier, not in this direction." Han Cheng said.

Su Xiaoxiao took out a handkerchief and wiped the oil from the corner of Han Cheng's mouth before saying softly, "I don't think you are enjoying your meal, so as not to interrupt you."

Han Cheng laughed, what she made was so delicious, which meal was he not happy with?

Han Cheng pulled her hand back and pointed in the direction: "Over there, let's go, it's a little far, we should go on a bicycle."

These days, men and women pay attention to defense. There are almost no young couples like Han Cheng and Su Xiaoxiao walking on the street hand in hand. They usually carry two small light bulbs wherever they go. Su Xiaoxiao has only now given birth to a little The feeling of falling in love.

Not easy.

However, when she was in a crowded place, she took the initiative to let go of Han Cheng's hand, so as not to fall into the trap of truth.

The so-called black market, under the easternmost bridge, is where people in twos and threes are buying and selling things. At this time, it is strictly controlled, and private transactions are illegal. Su Xiaoxiao heard the aunt at Banyan Tree Head say that this place is only open from five in the morning. It will disperse around 7:30, and there are not many kinds of things, but they are all scarce.

Su Xiaoxiao knew that in a few years, the planned economy would move towards a market economy, and the business of yours is not illegal at all, so there is no psychological burden.

Han Cheng didn't either. In his opinion, this unbalanced supply and demand relationship will be broken sooner or later. It's just a matter of time, and there is no burden in his heart.

Su Xiaoxiao just didn't expect to meet Zhou Yuhua here.

"Hancheng, you go back first. I'm always worried about the children at home. I'll go shopping with Sister Yuhua and try to get back before you go to work."

Han Cheng frowned.

Zhou Yuhua said: "What? Are you worried that I will sell your daughter-in-law? Speaking of which, Xiaoxiao can really sell for a good price."

Su Xiaoxiao pushed Han Cheng away: "Okay, Sister Yuhua, don't tease him, go back."

Han Cheng said, "Don't take her to a messy place."

Zhou Yuhua jumped: "Hey, what do you mean, Hancheng, what is a messy place?"

Su Xiaoxiao pulled Zhou Yuhua: "Let's go, let's go, we'll close the stall if we don't go."

Zhou Yuhua: "This old Han is very fond of you and protects you like an eyeball. I have never seen him like this to Yang Mei before..."

Realizing that he had said something wrong, Zhou Yuhua said again: "I'm sorry to smile, I just don't have a clue, everyone is gone, I won't mention her in the future, you treat her child like your own, she is only in the spirit of heaven. will thank you."

Su Xiaoxiao shook his head: "It's okay, I don't mind this."

Su Xiaoxiao acts as a person and does things, but asks with a clear conscience.

Zhou Yuhua changed the subject: "Let's go, I'll take you to a good place..."

Su Xiaoxiao: "What's a good place?"

Zhou Yuhua: "You will know when you go."

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