Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Chapter 324 The drunkard doesn’t care about drinking

Weichang County Forestry Bureau.

After handing over the reins to the new director, Qu He returned home.

"Old Qu, why are you home at this hour?"

After returning home, Qu He's wife asked him.

I have some amazing news to tell you!

"The higher-ups have decided to transfer me to work at the Saihanba Forest Farm!"

"And I might need to go even further!"

"More importantly, we no longer have to live apart!"

Qu He looked at his wife and excitedly shared the good news with her.

"Let's cook two dishes tonight and celebrate properly!"

Qu and his wife were also very happy to hear the news Qu brought back.

Over the years, she has raised her child alone and can only see Qu He once a month.

Who knows how she's managed to get through all these years?

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Forest farm nursery.

Seeing that Meng Yue was absent-minded, Qin Xuemei asked with concern.

"Meng Yue, what's wrong with you today?"

"Why are you so listless?"

Meng Yue was silently pondering what Aunt Yu's purpose was in seeking her out.

Hearing Qin Xuemei's question, he finally came to his senses.

"It's nothing, Xuemei!"

"This morning, Aunt Yu came to see me and asked me to come to her house tonight!"

"Which Aunt Yu?"

After listening to Meng Yue's answer, Qin Xuemei asked another question.

"And that Aunt Yu, of course she's the farm manager's wife!"

"Is the farm manager's wife looking for you?"

Qin Xuemei was also startled when she heard Meng Yue's words.

"Meng Yue, have you been having any problems lately?"

"What problems could I possibly have? I don't have much to do every day except eat, work, and sleep."

Meng Yue thought for a while but couldn't figure out what problem she had recently encountered.

"Hey~"

Meng Yue sighed with a worried expression.

Qin Xuemei looked at Meng Yue, wanting to comfort her, but didn't know where to begin.

Time flies, and the day is over.

After a busy day, Xia Tian planned to have dinner at the cafeteria.

Just after feeding Changwei in the summer, he suddenly remembered that Aunt Yu had invited him to her house for dinner.

After thinking for a while, Xia Tian changed her clothes before heading to Aunt Yu's house.

"Auntie, I'm here!"

When we arrived at Aunt Yu's house, we found her preparing dinner.

"let me help you!"

After washing her hands in the summer, Xia Tian started helping Aunt Yu prepare dinner.

"Auntie, where's my Uncle Yu?"

While helping out, he started chatting with Aunt Yu.

"Don't worry about him. I don't know what he's busy with all day!"

Aunt Yu smiled and spoke when she heard Xia Tian's words.

"Hey, Auntie, my Uncle Yu is a department head, he's very busy every day!"

"Being busy is normal!"

It was during the summer when I was helping Aunt Yu prepare dinner.

Meng Yue was also coming out of the dormitory and walking towards Aunt Yu's house.

Soon, she appeared at Aunt Yu's door.

"Knock knock knock!"

Hearing the knock on the door, Aunt Yu smiled slyly and said something to Xia Tian.

"Xia, can you go and see who it is for me?"

Xia Tian was preparing vegetables when she heard Aunt Yu's voice. Without suspecting anything, she went straight to the door.

"Comrade Xiao Meng?"

Seeing the familiar figure at the door, Xia Tian's thoughts froze instantly.

"Engineer Xia?"

Looking at Xia Tian's appearance, Meng Yue clearly didn't understand why Xia Tian was here.

"Who is it, Xia?"

Fortunately, the aunt's voice came in time, so Xia Tian didn't embarrass herself too much.

"Auntie, it's Comrade Meng!"

Xia Tian called out into the house, her gaze fixed on Meng Yue.

"Comrade Xiao Meng, are you here to see Director Yu?"

"I...I'm not!"

Meng Yue lowered her head and murmured something.

"It's Xiao Meng! Come in, come in quickly!"

Aunt Yu appeared at the door, grabbed Meng Yue's hand, and pulled her into the house without saying a word.

"Xiao Meng, please sit down for a while."

"Dinner isn't ready yet, you'll have to wait a bit!"

Aunt Yu pulled Meng Yue into the inner room and noticed that Xia Tian hadn't followed her in.

"Xia, stop standing there, go get me a glass of water for Xiao Meng!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Tian, ​​without further thought, found a cup and poured Meng Yue a glass of water.

"Auntie, I'm going to cook now!"

After placing the teacup in front of Meng Yue, Xia Tian wanted to leave.

"I'll go cook, you stay here and take care of Xiao Meng for me!"

“You’re all young people, and you’re all college students, so you should be able to have a good chat!”

As Aunt Yu spoke, she didn't give Xia Tian a chance to refuse and directly pulled him to sit opposite Meng Yue.

He then left the inner room and went to the kitchen to continue preparing dinner.

"Ahem, Comrade Meng, what brings you here today..."

Seeing Meng Yue lost in thought, Xia Tian took the initiative to break the quiet atmosphere.

Clever as he was, he had already figured out why Aunt Yu had invited him to dinner today.

This is clearly a case of ulterior motives!

But he doesn't seem ready yet!

"Aunt Yu invited me to dinner!"

When Meng Yue heard Xia Tian's question, she answered truthfully.

"Xia, what about you?"

"I needed Aunt Yu's help with something, and I just happened to run into her!"

"That's it!"

Meng Yue nodded and then fell silent.

Summer didn't know where to start a conversation.

An awkward atmosphere began to spread around the two of them.

Summer quickly broke the silence with her voice.

"I'll go check on how Auntie's dinner preparations are going. You sit down for a bit!"

"Uh-huh!"

Meng Yue didn't know what was wrong with her today.

From the moment I saw Xia Tian, ​​it was as if my mind had stopped thinking.

Summer walked out of the inner room and saw Aunt Yu busy by the stove, so she quickly went over to her.

"Auntie, let me cook!"

"I'm so nervous, I have absolutely no idea what to say!"

Aunt Yu stopped what she was doing, looked at Xia Tian, ​​and shook her head.

Xia, what's wrong with you?

"I don't know either. I'm not nervous when I talk to Comrade Xiao Meng!"

"I don't know what's wrong with me today, I get incredibly nervous whenever I see her!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Yu couldn't help but chuckle.

"Alright, then you prepare dinner. I'll go sound out what they're thinking first!"

"it is good!"

Xia Tian looked at Aunt Yu with a face full of gratitude.

Aunt Yu took off her apron and tiptoed into the inner room.

Meng Yue was staring blankly at the forest farm planning map on the wall.

For some reason, a blush crept onto her pretty cheeks.

Hearing footsteps, she hurriedly got up, her cheeks still flushed.

"Little Meng, don't be shy, sit down!"

Aunt Yu pulled her to sit down again and began to speak.

Meng Yue then sat down, took a deep breath, and calmed herself down.

Aunt Yu took Meng Yue's hand and started chatting.

As they continued, Aunt Yu asked a question, seemingly casually.

"Little Meng, I wonder who else is in your family?"

……

Just as Aunt Yu and Meng Yue were having a pleasant conversation, summer's dinner was almost ready.

"Auntie, dinner is ready!"

Upon hearing Xia Tian's voice, Aunt Yu spoke to Meng Yue.

"Girl, I was hoping you could try my cooking today, but it looks like that's not going to happen!"

"By the way, girl, you haven't tried Xia's cooking yet, have you?"

"Let's try Xia's cooking today!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yue smiled shyly.

“I tasted Xia Gong’s cooking once when I was in Bashang.”

Upon hearing this, Aunt Yu's eyes lit up.

"Oh, so what do you think of Xia's cooking skills?"

"Xia Gong's cooking is delicious!"

When Aunt Yu asked about Xia Tian's cooking skills, Meng Yue's thoughts seemed to return to the meal Xia Tian had made.

In fact, Xia Tian's cooking skills are far superior to those of the chefs at state-run restaurants.

As the two were talking, Xia Tian brought out the stir-fried dishes.

"Hmm~"

Aunt Yu looked at the plate of stir-fried potatoes and cabbage that Xia Tian brought out.

I didn't pay attention at first, until a rich aroma wafted over.

"Mr. Xia, let me help you!"

Meng Yue watched Xia Tian's movements and then stood up.

Xia Tian first looked at Aunt Yu, then at Meng Yue, before nodding in agreement.

Soon, the three dishes were served.

A large pot of bitter yam was also served.

Normally, Aunt Yu wouldn't even cook a single dish to go with her rice.

I prepared three dishes today.

Although only one of the three dishes contained some meat, it was enough to show how much the aunt took today's event seriously.

"Come on, girl, try Xia's cooking!"

Although Aunt Yu was drooling over the delicious-looking dishes on the table, she still let Meng Yue eat first.

"Auntie, you are the elder and the hostess. How can a junior start eating first?"

Meng Yue spoke up after hearing what Aunt Yu said.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Yu's opinion of Meng Yue improved even further.

Not only is she beautiful, but she is also polite and respectful to her elders.

She's absolutely the perfect choice for a daughter-in-law!

It's a pity that even the eldest son in the family is still young.

Otherwise, we must do everything we can to keep this perfect daughter-in-law!

Summer had no idea that Aunt Yu was actually plotting to steal Meng Yue's thunder.

Aunt Yu shook her head, trying to clear these random thoughts from her mind.

"Okay, then I'll try Xia's cooking first!"

Aunt Yu picked up a piece of scrambled eggs with scallions with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth.

As the egg touches the taste buds, an extremely rich aroma soars straight to the heavens.

"Xia, you have this skill, why didn't you say so sooner!"

Aunt Yu reluctantly swallowed the shattered egg in her mouth before speaking.

"This is truly the best egg I've ever eaten!"

"Xiao Meng, you should try it!"

Although the scrambled eggs were delicious in the summer, Aunt Yu did not forget Meng Yue who was standing next to her.

"Hey, good!"

Meng Yue also picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of egg, and put it in her bowl.

Seeing Meng Yue's actions, Aunt Yu didn't care about anything else.

He picked up another piece of cabbage and put it in his mouth.

Soon, only the sound of chewing filled the room.

In less than half an hour, the three dishes plus a pot of bitter yam were all devoured by the three people.

Meng Yue's appetite was not very big to begin with, and she was also a little reserved, so she didn't eat much.

Although summer brings a much bigger appetite, it's still not easy to compete with Aunt Yu for food.

So most of the food ended up in Aunt Yu's stomach.

"Hiccup~"

After putting down her chopsticks, Aunt Yu let out a satisfied burp.

However, Aunt Yu soon realized that there were still guests present.

"Oh, please don't be offended, I've never eaten such delicious food before, I couldn't resist!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yue simply smiled and did not respond.

Summer naturally didn't respond to that, but instead got up and started clearing the dishes.

Seeing Xia Tian's actions, Aunt Yu didn't say anything.

"Girl, how's the food?"

"The food is very good, thank you for your hospitality, auntie!"

"You're too kind, child!"

"Shall we go for a walk with your aunt to help her digest her food?"

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yue nodded in agreement.

"Xia, after you're done packing, you can go back now!"

Before leaving, Aunt Yu said something while watching Xia Tian washing the dishes.

"okay!"

Summer responded and continued washing the dishes.

Aunt Yu and Meng Yue strolled along the road in the farm.

It is early winter, and a chill is creeping in.

"Girl, what do you think of Xia?"

Aunt Yu walked on the left and went straight to the point.

"Xia is a really nice guy, and he always takes good care of me!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yue thought for a moment and then gave her an answer.

"Girl, I won't lie to you, Xia, this child..."

"Although I haven't had much contact with him, I've often heard my husband, Lao Yu, nagging about him!"

"My husband treats Xia like a nephew!"

"I've also heard about Xia's situation from Lao Yu!"

As Meng Yue listened to Aunt Yu's words, she began to sense that something was amiss.

However, she continued listening, after all, she also wanted to learn more about Xia Tian.

"Xia is not young anymore, and there are no elders in her family to help her take care of things!"

"As an aunt, I don't have any other skills!"

Upon hearing this, even if Meng Yue was slow-witted, she understood what Aunt Yu meant.

Aunt Yu is trying to play matchmaker for herself and Xia Gong.

For some reason, after understanding what Aunt Yu meant...

Meng Yue's heart started beating much faster than usual.

However, Meng Yue soon began to feel anxious and uncertain.

Xia Gong is so outstanding, tall and handsome, and he cooks so well.

Moreover, at such a young age, he is already the director of the first branch of the forest farm, and his future is limitless.

There must be countless young female employees in the company who want to date Xia Tian.

And what about yourself?

Not only was she dumped by a scumbag, but she also once contemplated suicide for him.

Am I really good enough for Xia Gong?

Aunt Yu looked at Meng Yue, who was in a daze, and gently nudged her.

"Girl, what are you daydreaming about?"

"It's nothing, ma'am, I just remembered something!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Yu didn't think much of it and continued speaking.

"I invited you to my house for dinner today for no other reason than this!"

"I just want to hear your opinion on Xia!"

"If you feel this was abrupt, I apologize in advance!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yue quickly waved her hand.

"Auntie, no need, how can I let you apologize to me!"

"only……"

Meng Yue hesitated for a moment, unsure how to answer Aunt Yu's question.

"Girl, it's getting late, let me take you back to your dorm first!"

Seeing this, Aunt Yu didn't say anything more, but changed the subject.

……