Age: My Small World

Chapter 160 You Can’t Move
Yang Jun finished a meal of bitter vegetable dumplings.

Seeing this, Cheng Xiaoyu just smiled and glanced over from time to time.

After the meal, she didn't eat as much as she said she could. Maybe she still couldn't eat too much and was embarrassed to eat, or maybe she was just talking nonsense.

"Some people have been looking for wild vegetables to eat these days. How about I go find some and save them? Mom, what do you think?"

At this time, the second sister said.

Life is not the same as before. For many families, they have started to live on wild vegetables mixed with sweet potato porridge.

Like the bitter vegetable dumplings that Cheng Xiaoyu brought over just now, they are actually made with pickled vegetables. Fresh vegetables have to wait until March and April. They are in season in May, and the bitter vegetables at that time taste fresh and have a unique flavor.

"Erniu, that's feasible. I saw shepherd's purse growing in the wheat field, so I pulled it out and made it into pickles."

The most common wild vegetables in winter are shepherd's purse and dandelion. Shepherd's purse likes to grow in fields, and it must be eradicated because it competes with wheat for fertility, so it kills two birds with one stone.

"Okay, then I'll bring the hoe after dinner."

Yang Yumei glanced out the window and saw that the snow was no longer heavy.

Although there was still some snow on the ground, it did not completely cover the fields, otherwise everyone would have been worried about the growth of wheat.

It was the biting cold outside that made one's face flush.

The temperature has definitely reached 0 degrees.

"Mom, then it's a good time to put on your scarf and gloves, and wear your cotton shoes too, otherwise your toes will get frozen if you go out."

Yang Jun did not stop him, but just wanted to be prepared.

If he hadn't said it, my mother and second sister would probably have worn straw sandals into the fields because they couldn't bear to give up their cotton shoes.

Li Xiaohua hesitated for a moment after hearing this, but seeing that Yang Jun seemed determined to not give up, she had no choice but to nod.

"Then Xiaoshan, you stay home. Erniu and I will be back soon."

"No need, let's go together." If the wild vegetables in his own space were not difficult to take out directly, he could get hundreds of kilograms to take home.

However, he could take this opportunity to make some preparations. Next time he goes home, he can bring dozens of kilograms of wild vegetables with him and say that he found them outside.

"Brother Xiaoshan, I want to go too." Cheng Xiaoyu said with a pout.

"Okay, let's all go." Yang Jun rubbed her head.

The mother and daughter next to them saw this and smiled at each other.

After going out, Yang Jun found that some people in the village were still working in the snow.

Not those digging sweet potatoes, but those digging wild vegetables.

These two snowfalls did not bring joy to everyone. Instead, many people started to worry about next year's harvest.

There has never been such heavy snow during the winter solstice every year.

Some people have already started preparing for next year, but there aren't many, only a few.

There are more people living in peace in the village, which is normal.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, going out to pick wild vegetables on a snowy day is unusual.

From the moment they went out, Li Xiaohua and Yang Yumei walked carefully because they were wearing new shoes.

The ground in front of my house was relatively flat, but when I got to the edge of the field, it was a mess, with mud pits everywhere. If you stepped in carelessly, you would get your feet covered in mud and water.

"The wheat seedlings are already so tall."

In the field, Yang Jun felt a little emotional.

The wheat in his own little world was naturally growing very well, but the wheat outside was also pretty good.

Even if it is covered by heavy snow or light snow two or three times, the green leaves still stand upright.

It was only five inches high, but it was incredibly tough.

"Xiaoshan, look, there are so many shepherd's purse."

The second sister pointed happily and saw that there were some shepherd's purse growing next to the wheat. There were also traces of dandelions, and other weeds as well, but not many.

In addition, there are piles of snowflakes on the edge of the grass, which are obviously the remaining snow that has not melted, which is the most icy.

Yang Yumei was not afraid and reached out to pick the fruits.

The green leaves after being covered by ice and snow are extremely fresh, just at the tenderest moment, and they are also fresh. Without saying a word, the old lady started to work.

"Xiaoshan, let's see who can pick the most."

Cheng Xiaoyu interrupted before starting.

"Then you are sure to lose today." Yang Jun said confidently.

Cheng Xiaoyu was no less confident: "I definitely won't lose."

"What do you say if you lose?" Yang Jun teased her.

"Hmph, if you lose, I'll do whatever you tell me to do."

"It's a word."

"it is good."

This joking game began, and Xiaoyuer started to quickly search for shepherd's purse to harvest.

Every time she found one, she would smile, which was quite fun.

Yang Jun had no intention of competing seriously; he was just teasing her.

He was worried that Cheng Xiaoyu's hands would be frostbitten, so he checked on her from time to time.

Although I wear gloves when I go out, they are useless when digging wild vegetables, and I still have to pick them up with my hands.

"Second sister, let me warm your hands."

After a while, Yang Jun magically produced a bottle filled with hot water, which was just right for warming hands.

"Mom, you too."

The two of them had already dug up half a basket of wild vegetables, and they didn't refuse. They took the water bottle and warmed it up.

"Xiaoshan, we're warm now, you can give it to Xiaoyuer."

"You guys keep using it. I have another one. I'll give it to her right away."

Yang Jun walked behind the little girl who still didn't look up.

Looking at her still somewhat frail body, he gently reached out and pulled her arm.

"Don't look for it yet. Be careful not to hurt yourself."

What he picked up was naturally a pair of muddy hands, with some red in them.

Yang Jun's expression hardened, and he directly grabbed her hand.

The first thing he felt was a coldness. After Yang Jun peeled off the soil, he saw that her fingertips had been scratched.

"You're injured and you didn't even tell me, you're still looking for food." Yang Jun blamed him a little, but felt more pity.

He carefully held Cheng Xiaoyu's hand, pulled up her clothes and helped her wipe them clean.

Seeing this, Xiao Yuer was about to speak, but was glared at by him and swallowed it back.

"I'm fine. It's just a small wound. It's not bleeding." She couldn't help but mutter.

"Before the treatment, I could handle my hands with no problem. I don't know what happened recently, but they've become whiter and softer."

Cheng Xiaoyu didn't think it was great to have white and tender hands. On the contrary, she was not used to them. They were not as convenient to use as rough hands. At least she would not get hurt while working.

"Still stubborn." Yang Jun patted her little hand gently.

"Don't pick it off, or I'll spank you if you don't obey."

The girl's cheeks instantly turned red, and she puffed up her face and pretended to be nonchalant, "I'm not afraid."

"Be good and listen." Yang Jun held her hand tightly and didn't let go, so the little girl stopped talking and just let him hold her hand.

"Then I lose. From now on, I will do whatever you ask me to do." She didn't really care about winning or losing. She just liked to play with him and enjoy the process.

Yang Jun laughed and said, "No need to bet. When have you ever disobeyed me?"

He rolled his eyes and said, "How about this, no matter what I do to you later, you can't move, how about that?"

"Ah?" Cheng Xiaoyu's little face turned red instantly.

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