Rebirth and daily cultivation

Hui Province, the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, is a bleak winter day.

In the kitchen, Jiang Ning sat in front of the stove. The firewood burned with red flames and the steam in the pot rose. The home was warmed into spring in winter.

Against the background of the flames, Jiang Ning's face also reflected the light of the fire, and his eyes turned to the chopping board.

Tongtong, wearing an apron around her waist, handled the ingredients neatly like a little adult. The pots, pans, and chopping vegetables made a "ding-dong-dang-dang" sound, and she muttered:

"First make beef and cabbage vermicelli stew, then have beer duck, garlic pork ribs, and finally stir-fry a plate of okra. Oh, I didn't buy okra. Jiang Ning said he doesn't like it."

Xue Chuchu, who was cleaning the beef, continued: "But I heard that okra is very good for the body..."

Halfway through the words, Xue Chuchu realized something and stopped talking.

Jiang Ning asked: "What to supplement?"

‘I just know how to poke people’s sore spots. ’ Xue Chuchu’s face was clear and cold, and she didn’t want to pay attention to him.

Xue Yuantong's whole heart was focused on the lunch meal. She didn't care about the exchange between the two. Instead, she continued: "Since there is no okra, let's not make vegetarian dishes. Anyway, we have beef stew with Chinese cabbage. We will stew it later." Tomato, Mushroom and Tofu Soup.”

"Three vegetables, a portion of soup, and a pot of steamed rice, should be enough for four people, right?" Tongtong seemed to be asking the two of them, but also seemed to be thinking casually, she always did this.

In contrast, Xue Chuchu never said a word when cooking. Anyway, Jiang Ning thought that she was not as interesting as Tongtong.

Jiang Ning: "That's enough."

Xue Yuantong: "Okay."

Jiang Ning continued to light the fire. The stove is the warmest place in winter. Now he is sitting here, listening to Tongtong's casual words, and a sense of home warmth arises spontaneously.

In her previous life, Jiang Ning had been living alone for a long time, wandering around. After busy work, she ate more takeout. Sometimes the takeout in winter was delivered and it was no longer hot.

But now, all he eats is hot food. In his memory, the image of home was that busy figure in the kitchen, and now, it is playing in front of him.

The things that people pursue in life are actually already possessed from the beginning.

But, many people lost it.

…

Jiang Ning took a photo of the stove and sent it to the class, saying that he would treat guests to dinner at home at noon today.

The class group is very active and the group members are also very enthusiastic.

Guo Kunnan: "Who cooked the food?"

Jiang Ning: "Xue Chuchu."

As Dong Qingfeng peeked at the screen, that stunning figure appeared in his mind, and he typed: "You deserve death!"

Jiang Ning just started the conversation, and the topic in the group extended from who cooks to whether dad or mom cooks at home.

Duan Shigang said that his mother cooks for his family and said that his mother likes to cook, but Lu Qiqi scolded her.

"Where in the world is there a woman who loves to cook? This is oppression!" Lu Qiqi emphasized.

Duan Shigang was like a dog on the roadside. He got punched inexplicably. Both Yu Wen and Wang Yanyan criticized him verbally and denigrated him as a mama's boy, a vested interest, and a restorer of the Qing Dynasty... The female classmate's fighting ability was amazing. The class turned out to be a one-sided situation.

Duan Shigang was extremely angry. If in reality, 10 Lu Qiqi were not enough for him, then it is the Internet now!

Duan Shigang argued: "My dad pays for groceries, but my mom has a problem with cooking?"

Lu Qiqi: "Why do you think it's appropriate for your dad to pay for the groceries and your mom to cook?"

Duan Shigang asked, "Isn't it right?"

Lu Qiqi: "Haha, you can post a job advertisement and you will know the answer [We are now recruiting a full-time cooking aunt. The employer will be responsible for paying for the raw materials. After the aunt prepares the meal, we can eat together with no salary]."

"See if anyone applies for the job. If everyone rushes to apply, it means the employer is losing money. If no one applies at all, it means the aunt is losing money."

Zhang Chi, a migrant worker who puts profits first: "There must be no one applying for the job. Damn it, there is no salary. Isn't it a waste of time?"

Lu Qiqi: "Yes."

Yu Wen and Wang Yanyan immediately expressed their support, and even some neutral girls, such as Meng Ziyun, also felt that it made sense at first glance.

Duan Shigang woke up: "No, that's my dad and my mom living together. How can we count it like this?"

Lu Qiqi took advantage of the victory and pursued it: "So in the final analysis, it is your mother who loses, and your father is the one with vested interests."

Duan Shigang didn't know how to refute for a moment.

Guo Kunnan and Shan Kaiquan felt vaguely that something was wrong, and in their haste, they could not stop speaking back.

Guokunnan@马事成: “Brother Ma.”

Lu Qiqi disagreed. She didn't believe Ma Shicheng could fight back.

Ma Shicheng said: "Don't be misled by her. It's obviously a secret change of concept."

"Why don't you post like this, [We are now recruiting a full-time grocery shopping aunt. The grocery shopping aunt is responsible for paying for the groceries, and the employer is responsible for cooking, but we can eat together without wages]. See if anyone applies for the job. If everyone is rushing to do it, If you apply for the job, it means that the cook is at a loss. If no one applies at all, it means that the person who paid for the food is at a loss. "

Zhang Chi, a migrant worker who puts profits above all else: "What the hell, this employer is so happy. Not only do I have no salary, but I also have to spend money to buy good food to go to him. It's just a penny, it's not as good as the previous one."

After hearing this, Guo Kunnan was surprised and said: "Zhou Cao, look at it this way, it's true!"

Ma Shicheng: "If you really care about gains and losses, there is no winner at all. If two people get married, don't they live a good life?"

Lu Qiqi's defense was broken and she didn't know how to refute.

When Duan Shigang saw Lu Qiqi's silence, he felt very happy and appreciated Ma's success even more. It's a pity that he can no longer live in this world, otherwise he would definitely recruit him.

Duan Shigang took the opportunity @江宁 and deliberately inquired: "You also buy the food at your house, and the girls are responsible for cooking, right?"

Guo Kunnan: "Gangzi, aren't you asking questions knowingly? That's for sure (laughing)"

Jiang Ning: "Xue Yuantong spends money to buy vegetables, and Xue Chuchu is responsible for cooking."

Okay, Guo Kunnan has also broken the defense now.

…

At 11 a.m., Yao Haikuo's Land Rover drove to the door of the bungalow.

Xue Yuantong heard the noise and took Jiang Ning and Xue Chuchu out to greet them. She was shocked and dazzled as soon as she went out.

She glanced vaguely, and was shocked. There were boxes of milk, cookies, nut gift boxes, chocolate boxes with English letters on the surface, a box of venison, Daoxiangcun pastries, and then boxes of navel oranges, kiwis, and tea sets. What's even more amazing is that there is also a box of crabs...

Jiang Ning looked at her unpromising look, with a bit of disgust on his face. He took two steps forward and said, "Uncle, you are here for the Chinese New Year. What else can we bring with you? We can still get some of your things." ”

With that said, Jiang Ning took the gift box from Yao Yiyao.

Yao Haikuo said in a loud voice: "This gift is nothing, I think it is too little!"

After some pleasantries, Yao Haikuo said: "I have something to do today. You young people should play with young people. I'm leaving!"

Jiang Ning tried to stay as usual, but Yao Haikuo refused, leaving his daughter Yao Yiyao to work in Heba.

The Land Rover drove away quickly.

Now only Yao Yiyao is left, and Xue Yuantong felt guilty for receiving so many gifts. She praised: "Yao Yao, you are so beautiful today!"

Today, Yao Yiyao wore a snow-white woolen coat. The coat was very well designed, with wavy fox stripes, a fringed beaded cape, and a black bow at the neckline, which made her look like a noble little princess.

Yao Yiyao lost a lot of her pride in front of them. She smiled and said, "It's because of the beautiful clothes."

Her dress was bought in Nanshi and cost more than 7,000 yuan.

Xue Yuantong's eyes hinted at Chu Chu, "I've given you so many gifts, please say some nice words!"

Xue Chuchu smiled slightly and said at the right time: "It's not the clothes that are beautiful, it's you."

Yao Yiyao: "Ah!"

She looked at Xue Chuchu carefully. Xue Chuchu was only wearing a light blue down jacket, but she looked cool and charming. Being praised by such a beautiful woman, she was in a great mood, and the relationship suddenly improved.

After moving the gifts into the house, Yao Yiyao specifically warned: "The hairy crab probably won't live long."

Xue Yuantong understood immediately: "Steam them at noon!"

Originally, Xue Yuantong thought that three hard dishes at noon were enough, but since Yao Yiyao gave so many gifts, she was bound to raise the standard of hospitality.

Xue Yuantong said deliberately: "Well, I wanted to buy fish, but I forgot to buy it. What should I do?"

Jiang Ning: "It's simple, just take a walk by the river."

Xue Yuantong took advantage of the situation and confessed: "Chu Chu, I will leave the cooking task to you first. Remember to put peppercorn beer and ginger in the water for steaming the crabs. It will not only remove the fishy smell, but also make it more fragrant!"

After speaking, Xue Yuantong and Jiang Ning set out to fish.

'fishing? ’ Yao Yiyao was stunned for a moment while listening, right? There is such an operation?

When she was confused, Xue Yuantong asked her if she was going, and Yao Yiyao agreed ignorantly.

Then, Xue Yuantong carried a simple fishing pole with a little yellow duck wearing only clothes tied to the pole. Jiang Ning was even simpler, he carried a bucket.

What's even more outrageous is that on the way to the river, Jiang Ning picked up a wooden stick.

Those who knew knew that they were fishing, and those who didn’t knew probably thought they were beggars...

We walked all the way through the fields and climbed to the dam. The sun was bright today, bringing the slightest warmth. The old man was walking on the asphalt road of the river dam, the children were running, and the fishermen on the riverside in the distance were faintly visible.

After walking another two or three hundred meters, Jiang Ning and Xue Yuantong stood by the river. The river was flowing quietly and sparkling, as if the ice that had been there some time ago was an illusion.

Xue Yuantong wore cotton gloves with exposed hands, sewn by her mother, and Jiang Ning also had one.

She looked at Jiang Ning, and sure enough, he was wearing it on his hand, and there was a little tiger embroidered on the back of his hand, which was his zodiac sign.

Xue Yuantong took out her mobile phone, took a photo of her exclusive fishing rod and the Huishui River in front of her, and sent it to the extremely stupid Chen Siyu.

Chen Siyu replied instantly: "What are you doing by the river?"

Xue Yuantong: "Get ready to swim in the river."

Chen Siyu was shocked: "No, you will get sick from the cold!"

Xue Yuantong was too lazy to talk to her. It didn't matter. Her fishing rod would respond to her call. She flicked it and the fake bait hook fell into the water and kept sinking.

She vowed: "Yao Yao, just wait and eat the fish!"

'fishing? ? ? ’ Yao Yiyao was in a daze for two seconds. Is she daydreaming? Or is Xue Yuantong daydreaming?

She turned around and saw Jiang Ning finding a large bare poplar tree, leaning against the trunk, closing her eyes, as if feeling the breath of nature.

‘…Can I really eat fish? ’ Yao Yiyao asked herself, ‘Is it just a children’s pole? ’

Yao Yiyao looked around. There were not many fishermen nearby. Ten meters to the right, there was only a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties, sitting on a chair fishing. Whether it was fishing tools or posture, everything was very professional. That was Looks like he can catch fish.

"Fortunately there is only one person, otherwise it would be so embarrassing..." Yao Yiyao couldn't bear to look at Xue Yuantong's little yellow duck child pole.

She was born in a family of "officials and businessmen", a middle-class family, well, now a high-yield family, and she attaches great importance to face and dignity.

However, the world is always like this, the more you worry about something, the easier it is to come.

From the asphalt road of the river dam, several boys and girls carrying fishing gear, talking and laughing, gradually approached.

Yao Yiyao's shoulders shook unnaturally, and she prayed in her heart: "No, don't come over!"

The bad news is that the group of boys and girls got closer, and the worse news is that there was an acquaintance of Yao Yiyao among them.

'Li Qingyang? ' Yao Yiyao looked unbelievable. A girl in the crowd was wearing a short down jacket, Barbie pants and snow boots, and her smile was tranquil.

Yao Yiyao knew the other party too well. Li Qingyang seemed gentle, but in fact she was arrogant. She was a "big sister"-like figure in the circle of Yuzhou State Grid.

'It's over. ' Yao Yiyao took a deep breath, like a competitive hen, ready to fight.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes and glanced at her: "What's wrong?"

Yao Yiyao: "It's too late, let me make it short. Did you see the girl?"

Jiang Ning: "Yeah."

He was not paying attention to the girl, but a boy who was talking nonstop among the group.

The almost forgotten memory once again emerged in his mind, and Jiang Ning thought: "Li Han."

That was a colleague he met in a large private enterprise after graduating from university in his previous life and returning to Yuzhou to work for two years. At that time, Li Han was in his early twenties and was already a department manager. Private enterprises, those who understand will understand.

Yao Yiyao beside him gritted his teeth: "Li Qingyang is a very vicious woman. She likes to form cliques and small groups in the circle. Later, she made many boyfriends and showed off everywhere..."

She described Li Qingyang as a thoroughly bad woman, while she was an upright, simple little white flower who never participated in dirty struggles!

Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

Soon, Li Qingyang and his group approached, and Li Han was still talking nonstop: "In the morning of winter, the fish are not very active in the early morning. After 10 o'clock in the morning, the weather is warm and the water temperature rises, and the fish will move from the deep water area to the shallow water area, so..."

Li Qingyang came closer, and his eyes flashed with surprise, with a bit of jump: "Yaoyao, why are you here? You are dressed so beautifully!"

After the voice fell, Li Han and several other people around her cast their eyes.

Yao Yiyao: "Hey, Shampoo, you are here too?"

Li Qingyang's face froze and his steps stopped instantly.

Jiang Ning looked at Yao Yiyao, why did she look more like a bad woman at this moment?