Traveling through the 1970s

Chapter 31 Making Dumplings

Cheng Jinhan looked at his watch and it was almost time to go to work.

"Yes, Xiaoxiao, you should go back to your room and have a rest! It's time to go to work." Han Yunyao saw Cheng Jinhan's actions.

"Aunt Han, Jinhan and I will go over first." Du Weijun also realized that the beloved daughter of the Han family treated them differently from other female comrades. She treated them just like ordinary people and did not show any expression changes like Jinhan's face.

In the Han family, he and Jinhan lived most comfortably. There were no annoying people and things. The room was clean, tidy and bright, and each of them had a room, which was no worse than at home.

"Okay, you guys go quickly! It's almost time." Xu Yuemei responded with a smile and watched the two young men walk out.

Several people walked into the house together, not caring about the fact that it was past working time.

Sitting in the main room, "Why are mom and the others living in our house?" Han Yunya asked disapprovingly.

There are too many secrets in my home, and it would be too hasty to let someone move in. And from the expressions of the two men, they can see through my disguise. These two men have received military training and are determined, which makes me a little worried.

He noticed his sister-in-law’s disapproval and worry, and saw Yun Yao’s discomfort.

"The youth educated camp is full of accommodation. This time, there are four male and two female educated youth. The female educated youth are accommodated, but only one male is arranged. The other three have to live with fellow villagers. Originally, the team leader only arranged for Comrade Cheng to live in our house, but later Comrade Du Weijun also moved in. The team leader made the arrangement and talked to my father about it several times, so my father couldn't refuse." Zhou Yan said.

Seeing a little worry, Han Yunyao pursed her lips. She knew that she was too impulsive and didn't think it through because of Cheng Jinhan. Cheng Jinhan lived here alone, but she didn't expect Du Weijun to live in her house. It was not easy for her to chase him away, and the Du family was quite powerful.

"Don't worry, Xiaoxiao. Dad and mom have made all the arrangements. Don't worry." Han Yunyao said. She also knew that these two people knew the people in the cowshed, so nothing should happen.

Xu Yuemei nodded and said yes.

"Xiaoxiao, I've talked to your father. We've decided that you should stay at home for a few days this summer vacation and then go back to the county!" Because there were outsiders around, they didn't dare to eat too well. It would be bad if the food was too different from the villagers. Xiaoxiao was still recuperating and her body couldn't bear it, so they decided to let Xiaoxiao go back to the county, where she could eat whatever she wanted and have more freedom.

Upon hearing this, Han Yunya almost burst into tears. She finally had a summer vacation, and right after she got home, before she even had time to sit down, they had already planned for her to move back to the county. Although she understood that her parents were doing this for her own good and were worried that she wouldn't have enough to eat, why did she feel so uncomfortable?

Seeing the beautiful little face that looked like it was about to cry, Han Yunyao's heart softened.

"Xiaoxiao, your mother and the others are doing this for your own good. They're worried that you wouldn't be able to get used to the food after you've recovered. Once you're fully recovered, there's nothing to worry about." Han Yunyao blamed herself, but she didn't regret it. She wanted to fight for her own happiness this time. No matter what the result was, she had tried her best.

"I understand. I originally wanted to stay at home and spend more time with parents and you." She said with a pouting voice.

“Ding ding ding…” The bell for work rang.

"Xiaoxiao, we are going to work. You can rest at home for a while." Xu Yuemei glanced outside and said, "Your sister will be back early at noon."

"I understand, Mom." Han Yunya agreed obediently.

Han Yunyao, who was about to go out from Zhou Yan, stopped and said, "Xiaoxiao, don't go into the river. It may rain somewhere and the water level may rise suddenly. Don't let the water wash you away." She knew that Xiaoxiao loved to play in the water in the summer.

"I know. I'm not a child anymore." Thinking of Tian Lili and the Tian family, he pulled Han Yunyao and whispered, "Sister, my eldest brother and I suspect that the Tian family has taken a fancy to my second brother or to you, and they want to take Tian Lili or Tian Zhi..." He gave his sister a look that you understand.

After a moment of confusion, he saw Xiaoxiao's frowning brows and realized that his elder brother had told Xiaoxiao something. Xiaoxiao might have guessed right, so he had to remind his parents.

"Xiaoxiao, go to sleep for a while! I'll take care of it." She patted her sister's head, assured her that she would handle it, and pulled her sister-in-law to the yard.

Zhou Yan laughed when she saw the two sisters acting mysteriously. Han Yunyao was afraid that her sister-in-law would think too much, so she told her little guess in her sister-in-law's ear. Zhou Yan was surprised to see that her sister-in-law didn't seem to be joking. She didn't want to be a sister-in-law with Tian Lili, but seeing that Yunyao and Xiaoxiao didn't want to do that either, she decided to ask Yun Yang.

When she was alone at home, Han Yunya closed the door, went back to her room, packed her things, and slept on the bed for a while. After getting up, she decided to prepare a good lunch for her family.

He first cut the leeks, picked them up, washed them and set them aside, then went to the cellar to get some dried chicken to soak, picked cucumbers, beans and persimmons, and prepared to make a stew. Because he saw a piece of meat weighing more than a pound in the kitchen, he chopped the stuffing, cut the leeks, fried the eggs, added dried shrimps, and scooped a large spoonful of lard into it, then took a basin to mix the dough.

Today's flour is not the white flour of later generations. It is ground from whole wheat and comes in yellow, black or red colors. The best white flour is Fuqiang flour.

Because there were six people in her family, plus two male educated youth, all of them adults with big appetites, so she had to make a lot of dumplings. Han Yunya made three large dumplings by herself in about an hour and a half.

Xiaoxiao started cooking again and looked at her watch and it was almost time.

As soon as Han Yunyao entered the house, she saw smoke coming out of the chimney and knew that Xiaoxiao was cooking. She quickly washed her hands and went into the kitchen.

"Xiaoxiao, didn't I tell you that I would be back to cook at noon?" Xiaoxiao was making a fire, and the dumplings were already wrapped. Knowing that Xiaoxiao was almost done, she said, "Xiaoxiao, you go out, I will do it."

Just look, the dumplings just need to be boiled, and the vegetables can be washed and cut by themselves, and then all that’s left is to fry them.

"Okay, sister, just cook the dumplings." Han Yunya said with a smile. She forgot that this is not modern times. Let her sister cook! It seems that she doesn't need to help. It's better to be obedient and go out to wash her hands and face.

When everyone came back from work, they saw Han Yunya setting up dinner as soon as they entered the house.

"Mom and Dad, brother and sister-in-law, please wash up and have dinner!" Han Yunya came out happily.

Cheng Jinhan and Du Weijun also walked into the gate at this time, and saw the pretty face with a smile. They were amazed in their hearts, thinking that this little girl was so beautiful.

"Mom and Dad, when I came back, Xiaoxiao had already made dumplings. They smelled so good." Han Yunyao said proudly, thinking in her heart how to get Xiaoxiao more spiritual spring water to drink in the next few days.

"How can the second child let Xiaoxiao cook?" Han Jinglin felt heartbroken when he heard that.

As soon as she heard it, she knew that her father had misunderstood her second brother, and hurriedly handed him a towel: "Dad, I miss you so much. My second brother never let me cook, so I learned it by myself. Brother Li took me to the restaurant kitchen to learn. Brother, sister-in-law, come and try it." Han Yunya smiled and acted coquettishly, helping her father into the living room and sitting down.

Just at this moment, my sister came out of the kitchen carrying dumplings.

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