novelraw Chapter 166: Who Gets Up in the Middle of the Night to Mix Pig Feed?
Chapter 166: Who Gets Up in the Middle of the Night to Mix Pig Feed?
Zhang Dongmei excitedly took out pen and paper to jot down notes.
First, pour half a pot of water, then throw in a few rotten sweet potatoes, and add a bit of sorghum flour...
Wait, why does this procedure seem off?
Looking over the steps she just wrote down, isn’t this basically how her mom mixes pig feed?
This damn girl must know I’m outside and is teasing me on purpose!
Otherwise, who else gets up in the middle of the night to mix pig feed?
Zhang Dongmei stomped her foot in frustration, but forgot she was standing on a stack of straw. She heard a "crack" and tumbled backwards, landing sprawled out.
When she managed to get up, clutching her back in pain, she saw Su Xiaoxiao had indeed mixed a basin of pig feed.
She was furious, nearly having a heart attack, but dared not make sudden moves for fear of falling again.
That damn girl is definitely messing with her. She refuses to believe it; there are a few people who reserved duck for her today, could she really not act all night?
Perhaps she intends to make her leave in anger before taking action.
With this thought, Zhang Dongmei intentionally jumped off the straw stack, creating a loud noise, stomping heavily on the ground. As her shoes crunched the twigs scattered on the ground, they made "creak creak" sounds.
Indeed, shortly after she left, the courtyard door creaked open slightly.
Su Xiaoxiao poked her head out for a look, but didn’t see Zhang Dongmei, only the mess made by the crushed straw heap by the east wall.
Could Zhang Dongmei have really left?
The thought had barely crossed her mind when Su Xiaoxiao shook her head at once.
Zhang Dongmei wouldn’t give up so easily; she wouldn’t endure the cold for half the night for nothing.
Feigning nonchalance, she returned to her room, opened a game interface, and spotted a sneaky figure hunkering down by the east wall a few minutes later.
Indeed, she’s not that easily discouraged.
If she wants to wait, let her wait there.
Too bad the control skill from last time isn’t available, otherwise she could’ve frightened her like she did with Zhang Guifang last time.
Su Xiaoxiao found the previous braised food vendor, placed an order for everyone’s reserved flavors, and went to bed happily.
After a night’s good sleep, Su Xiaoxiao discovered the silhouette by the east wall was gone the next morning.
Seems like she couldn’t hold out and went back; Zhang Dongmei must be exhausted from all the fuss last night.
The next morning, when Su Xiaoxiao headed to work at the department store, she noticed Zhang Dongmei’s dark circles, looking as if she had a sleepless night.
Upon seeing her approach, Zhang Dongmei glared hatefully at her. That damn girl made her freeze for half the night, caught a cold, and most importantly, didn’t even catch a glimpse of the braising recipe.
If looks could kill, she’d want to slice Su Xiaoxiao into pieces.
Facing her gaze, Su Xiaoxiao provocatively curled her lips.
Just then, Manager Xu walked over, "Everyone, please listen up. Our department store will be opening a company cafeteria starting today. Those interested can dine there."
"Great!"
"No more running to the state-run restaurant for meals."
"I just hope the prices aren’t steep. If they are, I’d rather bring my own lunch."
They chatted animatedly, Xu Cuilan cleared her throat and spoke, "Rest assured, everyone. Our department store cafeteria primarily aims to accommodate work stoppages. Prices are approachable, and a variety of dishes will cater to different tastes."
"Alright, it’s business hours. Everyone, back to work."
With discussions about the cafeteria, they returned to their counters.
After a busy morning, it was finally lunchtime, eagerly awaited by all.
"Sister Zhang, Shuangshuang, wanna join me at the company cafeteria?"
During lunch break, Su Xiaoxiao extended an invitation to them.
"Yes, I’d love to see what the cafeteria’s meals are like."
With a smile, Zhang Yulan quickly agreed, while Qin Shuang frowned with a troubled expression.
"I’m having lunch with someone, so I can’t go."
Seeing her constant frown and low mood,
Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity, "Shuangshuang, who are you dining with? A friend?"
At this, Qin Shuang shook her head, "No, it’s a blind date arranged by my family. It’s annoying; I’ve declined but they insisted."
The words ignited their gossiping spirits.
"Do you know about him? What are his family conditions like?"
Asked Zhang Yulan.
"He’s said to be the son of the towel factory director, a graduate from the Worker, Peasant, and Soldier University. I’m not sure of the rest."
After Qin Shuang spoke, she couldn’t help but ask them, "Sister Zhang, Xiaoxiao, can you come with me? I’ll treat you both to lunch, alright?"
"Is it appropriate for us to join your blind date?"
Zhang Yulan couldn’t resist asking.
Su Xiaoxiao hesitated too.
Qin Shuang pleaded earnestly, clutching her hands, "Xiaoxiao, Sister Zhang, please, could you help me evaluate? If he turns out to be unsuitable, could you help me find a way out?"
Unable to resist her plea, Su Xiaoxiao and Zhang Yulan exchanged glances and agreed.
"Alright, we’ll accompany you."
Upon their agreement, Qin Shuang finally smiled, "Great, thank you both. Feel free to order anything; it’s on me."
The trio soon arrived at the state-run restaurant, where they saw a medium-built young man at the door, looking around as if waiting for someone.
Qin Shuang looked carefully and, seeing the man had a pen tucked in his shirt pocket, nodded immediately, "It must be him. Our meeting signal is the man tucking a pen in his shirt pocket, the woman holding a book of Chairman’s quotes."
She was about to retrieve the quotes book from her handbag when the man hurriedly approached them.
"Hello, Qin Shuang, are you? I’m Liu Xuebing, here for the blind date."
Qin Shuang was surprised he recognized her so quickly and paused before responding. Then she saw Liu Xuebing, with a broad smile, reaching out to shake hands with Su Xiaoxiao.
"Comrade Qin, I didn’t expect you to be even prettier than the matchmaker’s description. I noticed you from afar."
The line landed, and the trio fell silent.
Goodness, turns out he didn’t recognize her, just approached whoever appeared attractive.
Qin Shuang twitched her lips and spoke, "Hello, Comrade Liu, this is a colleague of mine; I’m your blind date."
Liu Xuebing’s expression froze momentarily, before he awkwardly turned to her, "I’m sorry, you seem older than I imagined."
What kind of remark is this?
At 22, Qin Shuang may not be as delicate as Su Xiaoxiao but is still chic, ranking among beauties on the street.
If this weren’t her blind date, she’d have slapped him by now.
Su Xiaoxiao ground her molars, only to hear Liu Xuebing say, "Okay, since we’re here, let’s eat together, please go inside."