CHAPTER 66: CHAPTER 66: WHAT BAD THING DID YOU DO AGAIN TODAY?

"Exactly! Grandma always treats me well! My mom only talks nicely, but she never believes in what I make. Grandma, have a taste, I guarantee it’s really delicious."

Jiang Xiaoxiao put down the baozi and prepared some wash water for her grandparents to clean their hands and face, while asking her mom.

"Mom, during the check-up at the hospital today, what did the doctor say? Is grandma’s health quite good?"

Fan Xiuying swallowed the baozi quickly before she could speak.

"The doctor said your grandma’s recovery is excellent. It’s as if she never had a major illness, and her body is incredibly strong, almost as vigorous as young people."

Fan Xiuying answered while washing her face.

She was very satisfied with this check-up result, knowing her parents could live well for many more years, she could continue her filial duty.

Today, she got to eat baozi made by her daughter again.

So delicious, it made her want to cry.

This kid used to be completely oblivious to kitchen labor.

Now, she can do anything.

Picked up things quickly and learned so fast.

Today’s baozi is indeed extraordinarily tasty.

But she does worry about using up the white flour.

The monthly quota of fine flour isn’t much.

Making baozi costs quite a bit.

But seeing the day of departure getting closer and the parents are all present.

If eating white flour, so be it; after all, they can just save a bit more next month.

Fan Xiuying considered the money in her hand, suddenly recalling the money exchanged for her daughter’s gold.

Oh!

What a good child.

The whole family joyfully ate baozi.

Jiang Xiaoxiao watched them savoring the food and felt satisfied herself.

After she ate, the taste was unmatched by their family’s usual white flour baozi.

The taste was sweeter, the most important thing is, after eating, she felt particularly comfortable.

Feels very energetic doing work.

Not sure if it’s psychological or reality.

Anyway, she felt refreshed after eating.

Jiang Lei ate till his stomach was round.

Ate to his heart’s content.

He didn’t hold back and ate five big baozi in one go.

The baozi Jiang Xiaoxiao steamed weren’t petite, each was as big as a fist.

"Sis, if you’re leaving, take me along, I think going to the countryside is not a bad thing anymore. If meals are like these, I’d rather follow my sister."

This guy deserves a beating.

Appearing all carefree.

Actually, Jiang Lei is just a bit cheeky, but is indeed hardworking.

Didn’t you notice he learned to drive pretty quickly, and now, he can be on the road.

These days, he’s said to be going for a driving test.

The unit organized a technical assessment, once he passes, he can replace Jiang Laoshi for the job.

Simply put, teach the apprentice while starving the master.

Jiang Laoshi glared at his son, he was never lenient.

"You’re talking nonsense! Watch out or I’ll smack you."

Jiang Lei quickly jumped up, "Dad! I’m just joking, don’t take it seriously, you know what I’m like. I’m steady."

Fan Xiuying hit him on the back with a broom handle.

"Stop being cheeky in the future. Your sister’s luggage is ready! Help tie it up later, when you send your sister to the station, it’ll be easy to carry. I’ve heard that even though Kenqing Farm isn’t the worst place, the worst ones require several more days of travel, Kenqing Farm is already considered good.

But it’s particularly cold there in winter, so I’ve prepared quilts, cotton clothes, pants, and shoes for your sister, I wonder if it’s enough.

If it’s not enough, let us know by sending a message, Xiao Xiao! I’ll send you more. I originally wanted to give you jerky, dates, millet, but those things are dead weight and difficult to carry during travel. I’ll have them ready for you, and when you get there, you send us a message.

I’ll mail it to you, the rest you take with money! Buy whatever you need. Don’t save money, your mom and dad aren’t stingy with you."

Fan Xiuying kept talking and got off track.

Jiang Lei chuckled, "Xiao Xiao, don’t worry, big brother will send you things. Once you leave, big brother will be earning a salary, also a working person, rest assured, I’ll buy you whatever you need."

Eyes showing concern.

He understands why his sister has to go.

Sister is going for him.

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about these sad topics, Xiao Xiao, come! Sit next to grandma and grandpa. Let them get a good look at you, once you leave, grandma might not see you for a year or two."

The old lady loves the child.

Jiang Xiaoxiao sat over, embracing the old lady’s arm.

"Grandma, don’t worry, I’ve heard there’s a chance to take leave once a year at Kenqing Farm. Because the winter lasts a long time, if you perform well, maybe I can get leave and come back for the New Year. By then, you will be able to see me.

By the way, since Grandma’s check-up went well, stay in the city, don’t return to the village. Winter’s getting cold, going back you won’t be willing to light the stove, nor buy coal. It’s better to stay here with Dad and Mom.

When I leave, the room will be vacant for you to stay, I won’t let you leave."

Jiang Xiaoxiao wants to keep Grandma and Grandpa in the city, saving her from worrying.

The old lady can’t bear it, "You silly child, always saying silly things. Staying in the city doesn’t require grain supplies, your parents’ grain quota is calculated by weight. With Grandpa and me here, your parents can’t afford that food!

It’s because you care for your grandparents, are you planning to starve your parents?"

It’s no wonder the old lady won’t agree, even Fan Xiuying and Jiang Laoshi hesitated after hearing it.

It’s not that they aren’t filial to the old lady, it’s not about the son taking care of the elderly and the daughter not.

They’re just worrying.

Living in the city everything depends on supply.

Grain supply is calculated based on how many pounds per person.

No matter how many days left to the end of the month without food, you can’t get any more grain.

Someone might say why not go to the black market?

Sure, there’s grain in the black market.

But who can afford going to the black market year-round?

Grain from the black market is double the price of the grain store.

Ordinary families can’t afford it.

Jiang Xiaoxiao laughed.

"Mom, Dad, I haven’t told you yet. I already found out Kenqing Farm can distribute two hundred pounds of rice and a thousand pounds of wheat annually to each person.

It’s rumored to be a secret benefit, and if you work well, you can exchange work points for more grain.

I probably won’t eat much myself. I’ll send the rest home, so Grandma and Grandpa won’t worry about city grain supplies.

Moreover, our land yields some grain each year, enough for you to eat."

The old lady and old man are old.

They naturally don’t need to earn work points.

Besides, soon the land will be distributed to households.

They won’t worry about grain anymore.

Jiang Laoshi heard but didn’t take it seriously.

How much can that be?

The child doesn’t understand household expenses.

That’s her ration.

The farm wouldn’t just give it away.

Jiang Xiaoxiao took advantage of the elders not noticing, pulled Fan Xiuying to the kitchen.

Fan Xiuying gave her daughter a curious look, "What mischief did you get into today? Sneaking around."