In the courtyard, everyone is afraid of the little boy who is so smart!

He Yushui had been waiting on the side. She swiftly picked up the ladle, scooped out cool well water from the water tank, poured it into the basin one by one, and then warmly invited everyone to come and wash their hands.

"Everyone has worked hard, come and wash your hands and get ready to eat."

Her voice was clear and pleasant, just like the cool well water, which made people feel soothed.

After washing their hands, everyone walked into the house with full of curiosity and anticipation.

I saw that slightly rustic table was filled with plates of various sizes. The dishes on the plates were brightly colored and fragrant. Each dish was like a carefully crafted work of art.

The tender pheasant meat has an attractive luster and is paired with green wild vegetables, which is pleasing to the eye.

The braised rabbit meat is plump and the rich sauce wraps the rabbit meat, exuding a mellow aroma.

There are also dishes cooked with ingredients such as mountain mushrooms and fungus, which also exude a unique fragrance.

This table full of delicious food caught everyone's attention. Many people couldn't help but swallow their saliva quietly, with their Adam's apples rolling up and down.

At this time, Shen Chunhua came out of the kitchen, holding a tray steadily in her hands. The tray was filled with plates of steaming white rice.

In this age of material shortages, white rice is a rare "luxury".

Due to limited food supply, ordinary people can usually only eat brown rice, which has a rough texture and is relatively lacking in nutrition.

Now seeing the white rice, everyone understood the thought and sincerity that Wang Jianguo had put into this meal.

Wang Jianguo looked at everyone with a hint of apology on his face, and explained to them sincerely:

"Everyone, I'm so sorry. Today's schedule is too tight. I've kept you waiting for so long. I'm sure you're all starving."

"I won't say any more polite words. Everyone, please relax and start eating. Don't be polite."

After saying that, he took the lead in picking up the chopsticks and signaled everyone to start eating.

In the room where everyone was gathered, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. At this time, an elderly master with gray hair and deep wrinkles on his face came over.

He slowly straightened his slightly hunched body and wiped the dense beads of sweat from his forehead with his rough, bony hands.

After clearing his throat, he said with a strong accent:

"Comrade, please don't be so polite. We are all honest people. We built this house for the supply and marketing cooperative and we got the wages we deserve. It's the job we should do."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a simple smile on his face, his eyes full of sincerity and gratitude, and continued:

"But look, you not only worry about the big project of building the house, but also take the trouble to prepare such a delicious meal to entertain us."

"The aroma of the food hits my nose as soon as I enter the door. It's so delicious just by smelling it."

"To be honest, even if I have to wait a little longer, it's like winning a small prize. It's worth it!"

"We traveled all over the country, building houses for people in various communes, but no one has ever given us such treatment."

"Most of the time, it's just some simple food to fill your stomach. Today's meal really opened my eyes and broadened my horizons."

Wang Jianguo listened attentively to every word of his master, looking at his lips trembling slightly with sincerity.

And that frank and bright look, my heart seemed to be suddenly filled with a warm current, and a sense of pride quickly grew like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

He straightened his chest slightly and a gratified smile appeared on his face, as if all the efforts he had made at this moment turned into bright stars and received the most sincere recognition.

After finishing all the chores in the kitchen, Shen Chunhua took off her apron, dusted herself off, turned around and headed home.

He Yushui had been paying attention to her movements. Seeing this, he hurried forward, like a light swallow, and in a few steps he was beside Shen Chunhua.

She stretched out her slender arms, gently pulled the corner of Shen Chunhua's clothes, and said in a coquettish tone:

"Sister Chunhua, don't leave in such a hurry."

After saying that, He Yushui turned and walked towards the neatly arranged small table next to him, on which a meal served in a large blue and white bowl had already been prepared.

She held the bowls steadily with both hands. The rice in that bowl was full and crystal clear like pearls, while the other bowl of meat dishes exuded an attractive luster and was filled with the aroma of meat.

He Yushui handed the food to Shen Chunhua, her eyes full of concern and tenderness:

"Sister Chunhua, I know you've already eaten at noon. But I specially saved this for you. Look, there's a bowl full of delicious meat and this hot rice."

"Take it home and eat it with your spouse in the evening. You are exhausted after a busy day. Eat something good in the evening to replenish your body. Don't collapse from exhaustion."

A look of panic and uneasiness instantly appeared on Shen Chunhua's face, and she waved her hands repeatedly.

Her body unconsciously took a small step back, as if the food being handed to her was something hot and would burn her.

Her voice was filled with anxiety and fear, and she quickly refused:

"Rainwater, this is not okay! Please don't do this. When I was cooking just now, you kept stuffing delicious food into my mouth. I've already eaten a lot."

"We neighbors should help each other. How can we take anything else?"

Shen Chunhua paused for a moment, a hint of gratitude and guilt in his eyes, and then said:

"Besides, my wife is always confused and does things in a clumsy way. If it weren't for Comrade Jianguo's kindness, he would have agreed to let me work at the supply and marketing cooperative. I am full of gratitude to Comrade Jianguo in my heart."

"I came here to help you. This is what I should do. How can I take things back? This is absolutely not allowed. If this gets out, people will poke me in the back."

He Yushui's smiling face instantly fell, her expression became stern, her eyebrows were tightly furrowed together, and her eyes revealed unquestionable determination.

She raised her chin slightly, pursed her lips tightly into a straight line, and then said sternly:

"I was the one who asked you to help me, and you are helping me. This meal is also my thank you gift to you. Why do you keep mentioning my brother Jianguo?"

"I know it very well. If I tell you to take it, you should take it. If you don't take it, well, I'm going to make it clear that if I need anything in the future, I won't ask you to help me again."

Shen Chunhua looked at He Yushui's serious face and listened to her decisive words, feeling helpless.

She knew He Yushui's temper. Once she made a decision, nothing could change it.

She sighed slightly, with a hint of compromise and pampering in her eyes, and had to slowly stretch out her hand and reluctantly take the still steaming food.