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She then took some cooking wine from the kitchen, poured it over the fish, and gently stirred it to ensure the wine permeated every strand of the fish, removing any fishy odor. Finally, she skillfully added an appropriate amount of starch and continued to mix, making the fish even more tender and delicious.
In this tranquil village, their lives were filled with pastoral poetry. There was no urban hustle and bustle here; instead, they enjoyed the gifts of nature, breathed in the fresh air, tasted the vegetables they had grown themselves, and felt the changing of the seasons. This simple yet beautiful life brought them immense happiness.
August sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The sounds of insects and birds in the forest wove together a delightful symphony, accompanied by a gentle breeze that brought not chaos but a sense of tranquility and comfort. The loyal black dog occasionally let out a joyful bark, as if cheering for this beautiful moment. It was a scene of warmth and harmony.
"Nancheng! You’re not just here to study all the time!" Lin Menghan teased.
"No way, Lin Menghan! Who told you I only know how to study?" Xu Nancheng replied indignantly.
"When I first arrived yesterday, you were too busy reading to even acknowledge me!" she said, feeling a bit wronged as she spoke.
In the countryside, Xu Nancheng was knowledgeable about many things; after all, he had grown up here. In the city, he might indeed focus solely on studying because of his introverted nature. He rarely played with friends or paid attention to other matters.
So for him, studying was the most important thing; however, that didn’t mean he only knew how to study.
"Lin Menghan! You should understand me!"
"Alright, alright! You don’t have to explain everything!"
"I understand you!" Lin Menghan knew that Xu Nancheng had started to withdraw into himself and wouldn’t blame others without reason; otherwise, it would be unreasonable of her.
Thus, she wasn’t angry or blaming Xu Nancheng but chose to understand him instead.
"Thank you for understanding, Lin Menghan," Xu Nancheng said gratefully.
"We don’t need to say thank you between us!" Lin Menghan replied with a smile, her eyes filled with tenderness.
The two exchanged smiles, feeling as if they had drawn a step closer to each other.
"Thank you, Lin Menghan." This came from Xu Nancheng's heart as he gazed sincerely at Lin Menghan, who looked back at him.
To outsiders, it seemed as if their gazes could almost intertwine.
"Excuse me for interrupting!" Xu Zhong came out of the room.
"No problem at all!" Lin Menghan quickly averted her gaze.
"Oh, I just meant that once you finish your chores, you should come in and rest. It wouldn’t be good if you overheated." As their grandfather, he certainly cared about these two kids.
"It's only eleven o'clock; there's no need to rush. You should still take a good rest!" Xu Zhong said slowly as he checked the time.
"Okay, Grandpa! Should we go back inside?" Lin Menghan suggested.
As they entered the room, a cool breeze greeted them, causing a slight shiver.
"Wow! It's so refreshing!" Lin Menghan exclaimed as she settled into a chair nearby. Xu Nancheng followed suit, sitting beside his grandparents to enjoy the cool air.
The group began chatting comfortably. Xia Mei was the first to speak up. "Come on, come on, have some peanuts and sunflower seeds," she said, placing a plate of seeds next to Lin Menghan.
"We don't have much at home, so just make do for now. I'll hurry and get that old man to buy some of your favorites," she added.
"No need, Grandma. This is delicious; I really like these," Lin Menghan replied sincerely. She wasn't just being polite; she genuinely wasn't picky and was used to these snacks.
"Alright then, Lin Menghan, how old are you?" Xia Mei asked, her curiosity piqued.
This was one of the questions older folks always asked—an essential inquiry! They avoided asking about Lin Menghan's background, mainly out of concern for touching on sensitive topics. After all, it was hard to believe she had ended up in their family without a story behind it.
"I'm seventeen this year, just two months younger than Nancheng," she replied.
"Oh my, that's wonderful! I was worried you two might not get along. This boy here is quite the introvert," Xia Mei remarked, casting a sideways glance at Xu Nancheng.
"Grandma, that's not fair!" he protested, looking quite aggrieved.
Xu Nancheng felt a bit overwhelmed. Why did they always bring him into their conversations?
"Yes, yes, Grandma will be more careful next time," she chuckled, and Lin Menghan joined in the laughter.
Meanwhile, Xu Zhong sat quietly to the side, not interjecting much into the conversation.
Xia Mei turned back to Lin Menghan. "So you and Xu Nancheng are both in the same grade?"
"I'm about to start my senior year," she said, counting on her fingers.
The others were curious about how she could keep track of her age so precisely—was she naturally air-headed?
"Well, that's great! You two really are in the same grade!"
In a few days, school will start, and it's time for Xu Wenzhao to pull some strings to get you all in the same class. That way, you'll have someone to look out for you. And you, Xu Nancheng, please take good care of Lin Menghan from now on! Xia Mei said enthusiastically, her face beaming with excitement and anticipation.
Hearing this, Lin Menghan couldn't help but feel a bit shy, but she smiled and replied, "Oh no, it should be Nancheng who takes care of me." As she spoke, she gently waved her hand to show her modesty.
Xia Mei looked at the two young people in front of her, filled with joy. She thought Xu Nancheng was a very honest person who probably didn't have many friends. On the other hand, Lin Menghan seemed like a lively and cheerful girl who was also considerate. With her around, Xia Mei believed that Xu Nancheng would surely feel happy and warm. Therefore, she hoped they could look out for each other at school and enjoy their beautiful campus life together.
Before they knew it, time flew by quickly, and soon it was almost ten o'clock in the morning. Xia Mei glanced at the clock on the wall and realized it was time to cook.
"Well then, you must be starving! It's time to make lunch!" Xia Mei said kindly as she led Xu Zhong out, followed closely by Lin Menghan and the others.
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