My humble days in ancient times

Wang Erdan was surprised to see the watermelons in the village head's field: "What is this? Why have I never seen it before?" He walked around the watermelon curiously for several times.

Wang Erdan looked left and right but saw no one, so he sneakily took one home.

After opening it, it tasted good. I heard Jiang talk about a fruit called watermelon.

Very juicy and sweet.

After finishing his meal, Wang Erdan lay on his bed contentedly, stroking his round belly comfortably, muttering to himself, "I originally wanted to go to Xu Ruyi's peach orchard to pick some peaches to satisfy my craving, but I didn't expect this fruit to be much more delicious than peaches." His face was filled with a satisfied look, his eyes slightly closed, as if he was still savoring the taste of the watermelon he had just eaten, "I have to get more good things like this to try in the future." After that, he turned over and prepared to have a good sleep.

Later, Wang Erdan saw watermelons again in Tian Yuhe's vegetable garden.

Wang Erdan muttered to himself, "How come everyone has delicious food, but my family has nothing?"

Wang Erdan groped in the dark at night, tiptoed to pick one and took it home.

Jiang was startled. "Wang Erdan, how did you get this watermelon? Did you steal it from Xu Ruyi's house?"

"No, I picked it from Tian Yuhe's vegetable garden." Wang Erdan answered somewhat guiltily.

"Could you please stop stealing?" Jiang said angrily.

"I didn't steal it, I just took one." Wang Erdan was still quibbling.

Jiang was too lazy to pay attention to him and sighed helplessly.

Wang Erdan washed it with water, then couldn't wait to cut it open and eat it.

However, he couldn't help spitting out after taking just one bite: "Why is it so disgusting? It seems to have been rotten by water." He frowned, his face full of disgust and disappointment, and he muttered to himself: "I thought I could satisfy my appetite, but it turned out to taste terrible." As he spoke, he threw the remaining part of the watermelon aside.

But the weather was too hot. After a few days, the unbearable heat made Wang Erdan think of stealing watermelons again.

At night, on a dark and windy night, Wang Erdan sneaked into Tian Yuhe's vegetable garden, like a ghost, carefully avoiding places where noise might be made, and then stole a big watermelon.

He quietly put the watermelon in a bucket, looking very sneaky, as if afraid of being discovered.

The next day, Jiang went to work in the chicken coop. Wang Erdan took advantage of the midday heat when everyone was too lazy to move and washed the watermelons carefully in a bucket.

Suddenly I had a stomachache and had to rush to the toilet. When I came back, I washed the watermelon carefully and cut it into slices.

Wang Erdan sat at the table, eating voraciously, feeling really cool and sweet.

"I didn't expect that soaking watermelon in water can also cool down the body." Wang Erdan said to himself with a smug look on his face.

Wang Erdan ate half a watermelon, and his stomach was bloated like an inflated ball. So he lay lazily on the bed and took a nap.

The cicadas kept chirping, their voices piercing and piercing. Wang Erdan felt extremely irritated, his brows furrowed, and he muttered curses.

I tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. When I finally woke up, I was woken up by the heat again.

I really don't know how rich people live. Are they really that hot? I heard there's ice, so it can cool you down.

Oh, I really want to see how rich people live. The more Wang Erdan thought about it, the funnier it became. Rich people can't even get into their own homes. Besides, there aren't any rich people in the village. There are some wealthy families in the village, though, and the richest is Xu Ruyi's.

Wang Erdan couldn't help but think of Xu Ruyi's home again.

I wonder how they spend the summer at home. Is it cooler there?

Wang Erdan got up again and ate a few slices of watermelon, and felt much better.

He picked up a palm-leaf fan and fanned himself non-stop, but the wind was still hot, which made him even more annoyed.

In the evening, Wang Erdan went to Xu Ruyi's house. Along the way, there were willow trees planted by Xu Ruyi. Under the shade, it felt much cooler. The occasional breeze was quite pleasant, and the slight coolness made him feel a little better.

Wang Erdan praised: "The willow trees this girl planted are pretty good."

They soon arrived at Xu's house and Wang Erdan raised his hand and knocked on the door.

Guo Huai poked his head out: "Who are you? What's going on?"

Wang Erdan raised his head and said, "I'm Wang Erdan, I'm looking for Xu Ruyi."

"Excuse me, what do you want to see her about?" Guo Huai looked him up and down.

Wang Erdan replied, "I came to her to find a job."

Guo Huai saw his unruly look and said, "Please wait a moment. I'll go ask the young lady for instructions."

Seeing Guo Huai close the door, Wang Erdan couldn't help but curse: "What a dog looking down on people."

Xu Ruyi was shocked when she heard Guo Huai's report. She thought to herself: Is this Wang Erdan looking for trouble again?

Xu Ruyi said: "Bring him in!"

After Guo Huai went out, he quickly brought Wang Erdan over.

Xu Ruyi was quietly waiting for Wang Erdan in the reception room.

After Wang Erdan arrived at the reception room, Xu Ruyi asked Xu Xiaohua to bring two bowls of mung bean porridge.

Wang Erdan looked at Xu Xiaohua and said, "Xiaohua is dressing up more and more beautifully now." There was a hint of frivolity in his eyes.

"Thank you for the compliment." After saying that, Xiaohua retreated to Xu Ruyi's side with a look of disgust on her face.

Wang Erdan looked at what Xu Xiaohua brought over and asked, "What is this? Why is it this color?" He frowned, his face full of confusion.

Xu Ruyi smiled and said, "Mung bean porridge. The cooked mung bean porridge is light green in color, the mung beans are soft and glutinous, and the rice is fragrant and glutinous. Pour a bowl of it, let it cool a little, it will be cool and smooth when you put it in your mouth, with the fragrance of mung beans and the sweetness of rice. Eating a bowl of it on a hot summer day is very refreshing and comfortable." Her voice was soft and gentle, and she explained patiently.

After hearing what Xu Ruyi said, Wang Erdan ate the mung bean porridge with some doubt. It turned out to be both delicious and cooling. After eating it, he felt much cooler, and the heat dissipated instantly.

Xu Ruyi just watched Wang Erdan finish his meal quietly without saying a word.

"Why don't you ask me why I came here today?" Wang Erdan couldn't help but broke the silence first.

Xu Ruyi smiled and said, "Then Uncle Wang, please tell me now." Her expression was calm and composed.

Wang Erdan looked around the living room and said, "I'm just curious. I'm curious about how wealthy people with money live. I couldn't sleep at home because it was too hot, so I had a sudden idea and came here." As he spoke, he shook his head, looking like a fool, which made people feel angry and funny.

Xu Ruyi thought to herself: If everyone is as curious as you, how can I live? Wouldn't I be bored to death every day? A wave of annoyance welled up in her heart.

Xu Xiaohua was so angry that she rolled her eyes and was speechless about Wang Erdan's behavior.

Xu Ruyi smiled and said, "It's interesting that Uncle Wang is curious. Why don't I take you to see where my brother and I live."

Wang Erdan immediately stood up and said, "That's exactly what I want. I couldn't ask for more. Please." Wang Erdan pretended to be a gentleman, and his pretentious look really made Xu Ruyi "flattered". She secretly mocked his pretentiousness in her heart.

Soon they arrived at Wutong Courtyard, and Wang Erdan finally stood in front of the two-story building.

Wang Erdan was just staring at it in a trance when Zhaocai rushed over, saying "Woof, woof, woof, woof..."

Wang Erdan was shocked.

Zhaocai is the name of a dog, and it was given by Xu Ruyuan!

The lucky cat is now very big, with thick and shiny fur and sharp claws.

But he was very obedient. Xu Ruyi said: "Go and get rich."

Zhaocai sat back down beside the doghouse with his head down.