C14

It was the time to harvest the peanuts early in the morning. Many families were busy opening their doors, including the village chief, Gao Yingjie, whose peanut field was also located on the Southwest Ridge. Zhang Cui Cui also went to dig peanuts early in the morning. Ma Ping met her and tried to get close to her.

"Sister Zhang, the village chief has been working hard for a long time. Why do we have to be at home? It's not just looking for tired people. " Pingping the rake over his shoulder, Ma Pingping hurried up to ask.

"Look at what you're saying. With a mouth, how can one possibly lack food to eat? Crops have many different types of crops, so it's better for one's mouth." Zhang Cui Cui was full of energy, "Besides, how much is the village head worth? All day long, we have been working in the Village Department, and we don't even have the time to do the family chores. How could we be like Fan Dawei, when his job as a branch is so fat, and home chores are not delayed? "

"That means that there's a hooligan in your house of wisdom. You can get promoted if you work more these days." Ma and Ping flattered the horse.

"He's even promoted? How old are you all?" Zhang Cui didn't want to talk too much with Ma Ping, but she wanted to talk to Ma Dong behind her. Last night, he had been very comfortable helping to clean the ashes, and she still needed his help when she was free.

Zhang Cui turned her head to look at Ma Dong. Ma Dong had his head lowered, so he didn't look at her.

"Aiyo, look, Dong Zi has also grown up. Just think about it, he's still a little kid for the first two years!" Zhang Cui Cui wanted to attract Ma Dong's attention, so she purposefully slowed down her pace and spoke to Qin Xiaoling.

"Madam Zhang is right. The children grow up fast, and they grow up quickly." Qin Xiaoling echoed him, trying to please him.

"That's right, especially so for a child like Dong Zi. He's also handsome, so if you want to find a wife openly, you must be a good girl." Zhang Cui Cui giggled and pointed the spearhead at Ma Dong. "Dong Zi, what do you think? What kind of wife are you looking for?"

"Me?" Ma Dong raised his head and smiled with good intentions. "I'll just find someone as good-looking and capable as Aunt Cui and enjoy life with her."

"You say that this child is neither small nor small." Qin Xiaoling said, "How could you joke around with Cui Cui? What are you doing with her?"

"I mean someone like her, not Cui Cui." Ma Dong chuckled. "Otherwise, wouldn't the Village Head beat me up?"

Actually, this kind of joke was quite common. No one would take it seriously. Just like this, the few of them chatted and laughed as they arrived at the field. Each of them began to busy themselves with their own things.

Zhang Cui Cui's family's peanut field was far away, at the southernmost area, where the soil was fattening and growing crops. Next to the peanuts were soybeans and sorghum, all of which belonged to her family. Anyway, all the good parts of the village had their own crops.

Ma Dong put in a lot of effort and was soon covered in sweat. When Ma Ping saw this, his heart ached. From time to time, he would ask Ma Ping to rest. Qin Xiaoling was even more reluctant to part with him. She grumbled at Ma Xiaoping that she shouldn't have allowed Dong Zi to do the work of an adult. Ma Ping was annoyed by his words, so he told Ma Dong not to come this afternoon.

Actually, Ma Dong didn't want to do farm work either, but there was nothing he could do about it. After all, this wasn't something to be lazy about. He was glad to hear Ma Ping's words and looked forward to the end of the work.

It was noon when Zhang Cui Cui dragged her pickaxe and called Ma Ping and them to go together. Ma Ping said that he wasn't in a hurry and that he wouldn't be able to eat dinner at home anyway. He told Qin Xiaoling to go back and cook dinner while he and Ma Dong worked for a while longer.

"Peace, look at you, isn't this just a little bit of work? You're putting your life on the line, Dong Zi is currently growing up, don't tire him out. Otherwise, if he doesn't find a wife soon, he'll hate you!" Zhang Cui giggled and said, "Don't let him go back and rest, and help Sister Xiao Ling by cooking quickly."

Ma Ping looked at the sweating Ma Dong and replied, "I don't plan on letting him go down to the ground this afternoon. I just want him to work for more."

"Aiyo, I'm not talking about you. Peace." Zhang Cui said, "If you order Dong Zi around like that, what would others say? "The stepfather, sure is ruthless."

When Ma Ping heard this, he smacked his lips and said to Ma Dong, "Alright, you can go back now."

Ma Dong immediately threw down his rake and turned to leave. "Godfather, it's good if I go back. You should go back early to eat."

Just like that, Zhang Cui Cui, Ma Dong, and Qin Xiaoling left together.

Halfway there, Qin Xiaoling turned a corner and went to the garden to find some vegetables to bring home. Only Zhang Cui and Ma Dong were left behind. Zhang Cui took a peek around her, but saw no one around. She raised her hand and continuously flapped her sleeves to say that the sky was scorching hot, revealing her white belly from time to time. After walking a few steps, she slanted her eyes towards Ma Dong and said, "Dong Zi, why don't you help Auntie wipe off her ashes tonight?"

"You're so tired from work that you're like a scattered bear, and you're also eating coarse grain. How can you still have the energy to rub your head?" Ma Dong said dejectedly.

Hearing that, Zhang Cui Cui rolled her eyes and said: "Dong Zi, take a look when you're working in the afternoon. Go to my house's sorghum field and cat around. I'll stealthily cook two eggs for you!"

When Ma Dong heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy and immediately exclaimed, "That's great! Aunt Zhang, it would be best for you to bring some salt. That would be more interesting."

"Yes, yes!" Zhang Cui Cui said, "I've prepared everything for you, we're just waiting for you to go!"

"Aiya!" Ma Dong suddenly slapped his thigh. "My godfather said he won't let me down this afternoon."

"Then I'll give it to you at night, after I finish rubbing the dust."

"No, I have to rub the dust away."

"Why?"

"He sure has strength after eating."

"Hee, being small and big isn't a big deal. Fine, anyway, we've already prepared it by noon." Zhang Cui Cui quickened her pace as she finished speaking.

Ma Dong was elated when he returned home. He found a stool and sat in the shade of the courtyard entrance to cool down. Since Qin Xiaoling didn't ask him to cook, she was busy with the chores.

"In this day and age, only this can be called happiness." Ma Dong leisurely crossed his legs and narrowed his eyes as he muttered to himself. But in the blink of an eye, he spotted a figure that seemed to belong to Zhao Da He. He hurriedly walked towards Zhang Cui Cui's house and immediately understood what was going on.

"Damn, although I told Zhang Cui Cui that Zhao Da He is dirty, if she doesn't believe me, wouldn't we be able to commit adultery?" Thinking of this, Ma Dong jumped up and ran all the way to Zhao Daghe's house.

Yang Huiying was cooking, while Yamada was eating snacks in the living room.

"Aunt, I'm cooking." Ma Dong asked while gasping for air and smiling.

Yang Hui Ying was not paying attention and was startled, "Oh wow, it's Dong Zi. I was almost scared by you."

"What are you afraid of? Aunt, it's not like I can eat you!" When Ma Dong saw that Yang Hui Ying's thin shirt had been drenched in sweat and stuck to his body, he had some thoughts.

Yang Hui Ying saw Ma Dong's expression and pretended to be angry as he asked, "Dong Zi, what are you looking at?"

"What are you looking at?" Ma Dong chuckled and said, "Who told you to sweat so much?"

"You …" Yang Hui Ying's face turned red, "Dong Zi, can you be more serious?"

"I'll listen to you." Ma Dong said seriously.

Yang Hui sighed in relief. He got up and grabbed two radishes from the chopping board, "They've just been pulled out of the ground. There's a lot of water. Do you want some?"

"Aunt, how could you not eat it?" Ma Dong reached out to take it. "Just now, I saw Teacher Zhao go to the Village Head's house. The Village Head wasn't home, so Zhang Cui Cui was alone."

"What do you mean?" Yang Huiying frowned.

"You don't know who Zhang Cui Cui is?" Ma Dong chuckled and said, "He was very good to Teacher Zhao. If we were to be alone together, something might happen."

Yang Hui Ying seemed to have a reaction, but then he sighed and shook his head, "Ai, we have something to ask of you."

Ma Dong finally understood. Yang Hui Ying also knew of this matter, but he had only tacitly agreed to it. It seemed like it was impossible to find her for any evil deeds. So, he had to do it himself.

So, he turned and ran towards Zhang Cui Cui's house, and before he got far he shouted loudly, "Yo, village head, you're back?!"

When the voice reached Zhang Cui Cui's kitchen, Zhao Da He quickly walked out.

"Isn't this Teacher Zhao? What are you doing?" Ma Dong stepped forward to welcome him.

"I have something to discuss with the Village Chief, but he is not at home." With that, Zhao Daghe left in a hurry.

Ma Dong proudly smiled and slowly strolled into Zhang Cui Cui's kitchen, "Aunt, what are you busy with?"

"Cooking? What else can we do?" Zhang Cui said, "What are you doing here?"

"Didn't you say you were going to cook the eggs for me?" Ma Dong chuckled as he spoke.

"What are you so anxious for?" Zhang Cui pointed to the pot, "It's still not cooked yet."

"Then I'll wait." Ma Dong rubbed his chin and asked, "Cousin, did Zhao Da He come for something just now?"

Zhang Cui glanced at Ma Dong, "What else can he do?" I still haven't let him go. It's not scary enough, what if he gets infected? "

When Ma Dong heard this, he felt relieved and happily said, "Cousin, since the eggs aren't ripe yet, I think it's best if I go back first."

"Don't, don't, don't. It's just a fire." Zhang Cui grabbed a handful of grass and stuffed it into the stove, then stood up and scooped up a spoonful of cold water. When the grass was done burning, she lifted up the lid of the wok and fished out two eggs, dipped them in cold water, and put them into a small bag.

At this moment, a small sound came from outside the door. The cleverness of the building had returned.

Ma Dong hurriedly stuffed the eggs into his pocket and winked at Zhang Cui. He walked out and said, "Yo, Village Head, you seem quite relaxed."

"Kid, you're the one who's free. Right now, the pressure in the face of the village is too great. There are so many indicators that you can't complete the mission. I'm so worried that I can't even sleep at night." "Dong Zi, what business do you have here?"

"Oh, I went to get some peanuts in the morning. My cousin dropped the pickaxe. I'm here to help." Ma Dong said with a silly smile.

"Yeah." Zhang Cui Cui walked over, "I just wanted to come back and cook, I forgot to bring the food, it's all thanks to Dong Zi."

"Mm. Kid, you're quite considerate." "Oh right, Dong Zi, are you busy this afternoon?"

"I went to see the orchard in the afternoon. I helped collect the peanuts in the field this morning. My ass is so sore." With a worried expression, Ma Dong replied, "I need to rest."

"Why are you taking a break at such a young age? I'll give you a job in the afternoon and follow me to get a slogan. At that time, the village will give you a few jobs that will be worth at least $10 or $8." The Tower of Brilliance said.

When Ma Dong heard this, his eyebrows raised from the joy. "Sure. Village Chief, I just heard you call out to me. When is this afternoon?"

"There's no need to rush. It's a hot day and I'll be fine for half an afternoon. When the time comes, you can come and find me at the village headquarters." After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and walked into the courtyard with his hands behind his back.