Chapter 55: The Jiang Family (Part 2)

Taking out two vegetable buns from her space, Zhao Xiulan walked towards Jiang Xiaoya and Jiang Tiedan.

“Here, take it. One for each of you, to fill your stomachs.”

Seeing the buns handed over by Zhao Xiulan, Jiang Xiaoya and Jiang Tiedan were stunned.

Jiang Xiaoya even rubbed her eyes exaggeratedly.

White Steamed Buns!

She saw buns! Was she hallucinating or dreaming?

But what appeared in front of her were indeed white steamed buns, looking very enticing.

Jiang Xiaoya raised her head and saw Zhao Xiulan. She recognised Zhao Xiulan as well.

Swallowing her saliva, Jiang Xiaoya asked Zhao Xiulan, “Sister Xiulan, are you giving us these buns to eat?”

For them, rural folks, when had they ever seen such white buns made of wheat flour?

Even as children, they knew the preciousness of white flour buns.

So when Jiang Xiaoya asked Zhao Xiulan, her gaze couldn’t leave the buns.

“Yes, they’re for you to eat. Your steamed buns were taken away by someone. I saw it happen. If you don’t eat something at noon, where will you get the energy to work in the afternoon?”

Zhao Xiulan said, then directly stuffed the buns into the hands of Jiang Xiaoya and Jiang Tiedan.

After receiving the buns, the two children felt a sense of unreality.

Jiang Tiedan frowned, not immediately accepting Zhao Xiulan’s kindness, and asked, “Sister Xiulan, these precious buns, why did you give them to us to eat? Don’t… don’t you need to eat them yourself?”

Although they wanted to eat, and their stomachs were very hungry, they felt guilty about accepting such good things. They couldn’t take advantage of others too much.

“I’ve already eaten. These were given to me when I begged for food yesterday. Some kind people gave me several, and there were two left. You eat them. Be careful not to let others see.”

“Don’t be polite with me. Everyone has their own difficulties. If I don’t have any food next time, you can share some with me.”

Zhao Xiulan deliberately said this to avoid giving the two children any psychological pressure.

After Zhao Xiulan said this, the two children didn’t refuse anymore.

These were white flour buns, in an era where food was scarce and starvation was possible. They were undoubtedly a huge temptation.

A sweet smile appeared on Jiang Xiaoya’s little face, “Thank you, Sister Xiulan.”

Jiang Tiedan also followed suit, “Sister Xiulan, we will remember your kindness.”

“We’re all in the same production team, helping each other is only natural. Don’t be so polite. Hurry up and eat; it’s not good if someone sees.”

However, Jiang Xiaoya hesitated and looked at Zhao Xiulan, seeking her opinion, “Sister Xiulan, can I take the buns home? These good white flour buns, I want to give a little to my grandparents to eat.”

Seeing Jiang Xiaoya so young yet so considerate and caring, Zhao Xiulan thought she was a good child.

“If it’s given to you, then it’s yours. How you eat it and who you give it to is up to you.”

“Yeah! Sister Xiulan, you’re really nice!”

The two children quickly put the buns into their pockets and ran towards the direction of the Jiang family.

Soon, they returned to their current residence, a shabby cowshed.

Jiang Xiaoya told Grandpa Jiang and Grandma Jiang what had happened today.

Grandma Jiang couldn’t help but sigh, feeling fortunate to have encountered a good person like Zhao Xiulan. Zhao Xiulan was a good girl.

The other people in the production team discriminated against the Jiang family and often bullied them. Zhao Xiulan not only didn’t discriminate against them but also shared precious white flour buns with the two children from their family.

(End of Chapter 55)