Reborn Soul: Me and My Family

"I'd better go to the commune to eat! It's too cold this morning. How about you, Sister Yanyan?"

"I'll go to the commune to eat too, Qingqing~ I think it's okay for you to be alone later! How about we go together, even if it's later."

If we use that space together, how can we take out the things openly?

"It's okay. When I'm at home, I often go out to buy things by myself. This little thing is nothing. Let's go quickly and don't keep them waiting."

The three of them walked quickly towards the village entrance, and sure enough, the ox cart was waiting for them there.

Several people quickened their pace and walked to the ox cart. "Uncle Daguo, I'm so sorry. Have you been waiting for a long time?"

"Comrade~ You are here now. I got here a little earlier than you. Hurry up and get in the car. We are ready to set off."

Several people quickly supported each other and climbed onto the ox cart. "Uncle, this is today's fare. I'll give it to you first. Please accompany us on this trip.

We are seated and ready to go.”

Fan Daguo took the money and put it in his arms, picked up the whip in his hand, and gently patted the cow's butt, and the ox cart immediately moved slowly.

“You don’t know, it’s not that cold today. If it’s about to snow, people in the village will hardly go out.

Everyone stays at home. Buy whatever you want today. If the weather turns bad, the bullock carts won't come out. Remember to put your hands in your pockets. It will be even colder."

He had just come out for a while, and he was still wearing gloves? His hands felt cold to the bone, and after hearing this, several people quickly put their hands in their pockets.

Ouyang Qing also saw his gloves. They were particularly thick leather gloves with thick animal hair inside. He didn't know what kind of animal could have such thick hair.

"Uncle, thank you for coming all the way here with us so early in the morning. Have you had breakfast?"

"It's not a big deal. I drive the ox cart and get work points. Don't underestimate my job. I just need to take care of the oxen during the busy farming season.

It is the one that does all the heavy work. It is my old friend. Now that it doesn’t have to work, it can take a good rest.

Why haven't you eaten yet? My wife made me some dry food biscuits last night, and I ate them before going out.

If you are hungry, bear with it for a while. There will be food when we get to the commune. Comrades, the three of you sit back and I will drive the ox cart faster."

The wind was whistling by my ears, and the speed of the ox cart really increased when it reached the road, and the casual chat among the few people came to an end.

Fortunately, Aunt Qiao reminded them to leave early. If they had set out later, they would probably have arrived at the commune at noon. When they were almost at the commune, the ox cart gradually slowed down.

"Girls, where do you go first? I'll drive the ox cart straight over there."

"Uncle Daguo, you can just call me Ouyang next time. Please drive the ox cart to the state-owned restaurant first! Our legs are numb after sitting for so long. Please stop for a while and let us get off and walk around."

While talking, he also introduced Ouyang Yan and Xiang Xiaoqing's names. The ox cart stopped, and the three of them got off the ox cart. The moment their feet touched the ground, they finally felt a little more comfortable.

It would be a lie to say that I wasn't uncomfortable sitting in the ox cart for several hours. I knew in my heart that this was my first time riding it, and I would just have to take it more often in the future.

"Ouyang Zhiqing, you guys go ahead and I'll follow you in the ox cart. Look, the State-Owned Hotel is not far ahead."

Ouyang Qing looked around as he walked. He had already discussed with Uncle De when he shipped the goods last time that when they arrived, they would send A Guang and A Cai here first.

Why haven't I seen anyone along the way? Did something unexpected happen?

"Uncle Daguo, please park the ox cart at the door and let's go in and have a meal together. It's been very cold along the way, so you should also come inside and warm up."

"It's okay, you guys take your time eating, I'll be waiting at the door. This ox cart can't be without people, we can go after we finish eating, it doesn't matter a little bit of time."

There was no way to persuade anyone to go in, and Ouyang Qing had no other choice, so the three of them could only walk towards the door of the state-owned hotel.

"Sister Yanyan, Xiaoqing, do you want noodles or buns? Order yourselves."

"Let's eat noodles! They'll keep you warm. When you go back later, buy some more buns to take with you. They won't go bad anyway."

Xiang Xiaoqing nodded repeatedly. Ouyang Qing looked at the prices on the blackboard. The prices in this state-owned restaurant were the same.

He took out the prepared money from his bag and said, "Waiter, give me four bowls of shredded chicken noodles. Eat here."

After that, he handed over the money and ticket in his hand. The waiter took the money and ticket and checked it. "Okay, here are your tickets. Find a place to sit. I'll call you when it's ready."

There were relatively few people coming to the restaurant to eat in the morning, so a few of them found a table next to the window and sat down.

Ouyang Qing then saw two people in thick cotton-padded clothes in the corner. Aren't they the two people he was looking for? It seems that he will have to meet them first.

"The shredded chicken noodles are ready, comrade, come and get them quickly."

This voice brought Ouyang Qing back to his senses. After they brought their noodles to the table, Ouyang Qing borrowed a tray from the waitress and explained the situation to her.

Then he brought out another bowl of noodles. Fan Daguo had his back to the gate, feeding the cows with the hay he had brought. He didn't notice Ouyang Qing coming over with the bowl behind him.

"Uncle Daguo, you should also have a bowl of hot noodle soup to warm yourself up. I am sorry to bother you so early today."

Hearing the voice, Fan Daguo turned around and was surprised to see the noodles in her hand. Driving the ox cart was his job and he had already been paid for the ride.

He just followed along, it was not worth it for someone to buy him a bowl of noodles. He knew the inside story, the things were very expensive.

He had eaten a bowl of noodles there when he first met the child’s mother, and he still remembered how delicious it tasted after all these years.

"Comrade Ouyang, this is really not possible. I ate this morning before going out, and I'm not hungry now.

Besides, your car fare has already been paid, so go back and ask if you can get a refund. I heard you have a lot of other things to buy, so we can’t waste money.”

I accompanied them out before dawn. Although I was wearing warm clothes during the journey, I could see that it was still very cold.

The three of them were all freezing along the way, "Uncle Daguo, we've already paid for the noodles. Now there's one extra bowl out of the four bowls of noodles. Please help me finish it, otherwise it won't be a waste, right?

Since you are worried about the ox cart, you can eat it here while it is hot. You will have to go shopping with us later, so I will go in first."

Ouyang Qing put down the noodles and left. Fan Daguo was so angry that he laughed. How could he not know that? If he didn't eat the noodles today, he would have let down the kindness of these three girls.

Putting down the hay in his hand, Fan Daguo clapped his hands, sat on the ox cart, picked up the noodles on the tray and started eating.

The noodles were actually cooked with chicken. These female comrades are really something. They could have just ordered him a bowl of vegetarian noodles. Why did they buy him a bowl of meat soup noodles? Isn’t this a waste?

He took a big bite of the noodles and then drank a big gulp of the noodle soup. His body, which had just been frozen, instantly warmed up.

No wonder some people can make a living by relying on their cooking skills. It’s not without reason. The taste hasn’t changed over the years.

Ouyang Qing and the other two were in a hurry to buy things and had no time to talk. They just started eating.

When they finished eating, Fan Daguo had already brought in the tray and bowls. They happened to meet and walked out of the state-owned restaurant together.