Her Cultivation Diary
Chapter 356 - Chapter 356 356. There are quite a few people_1

Chapter 356: 356. There are quite a few people_1 Chapter 356: 356. There are quite a few people_1 Early in the morning, Song Tan received a call from Sun Shouping:

“Song Tan, are you free today? If so, I’ll bring a few dogs over for you to meet.”

Meet for what?

Wu Lan passed by, overheard the conversation, and instantly became on alert.

Suppressing a laugh, Song Tan then promptly agreed over the phone:

“Sure, bring them over. But it’s still the same old saying, whether they take a liking or not, it’s up to them.”

“Of course.”

Sun Shouping replied very cheerfully, “With such fine dogs at your place, they definitely can’t be shortchanged emotionally!”

Wu Lan: …

“It’s about the dogs.”

She turned away, disappointed.

Unable to hold back her amusement, Song Tan said, “Mom, why are you so worked up about us talking about dogs?”

“Who’s worked up?” While rolling green peaches for Qiaoqiao, Wu Lan retorted, “I just casually asked.”

Alright, it was just a casual question; Song Tan didn’t dare to delve deeper into the topic. Otherwise, if Qiaoqiao couldn’t handle the heat, wouldn’t it be dangerous for her alone!

Then, she quickly said to Seventh Uncle, “Seventh Uncle, for lunch, it will be the boss from the kennel, one of our own, so just prepare the usual.”

No sooner had she finished speaking than Song Sancheng’s phone also rang:

“Hello… Oh big brother… Coming back for lunch? Okay… Discuss the house… Oh right, right, that’s fine…”

Upon hanging up, he saw everyone in the courtyard looking at him, which left him somewhat perplexed: “Why are you all staring at me?”

Turning around, he looked at Seventh Uncle:

“Your nephew here–”

Just as Song Sancheng was about to continue, Song Tan hastily interjected, “Seventh Uncle, my uncle looks like he’s coming back. But he’s also one of us, so no need to go out of your way.”

Song Sancheng swallowed the words that had reached his mouth.

Seventh Uncle glanced at Song Tan, then at Song Youde, who wasn’t talking much, and then smiled and agreed.

And just at that moment, Song Tan’s phone rang again.

This time, it was Brother Xiaozhang on the line.

“Song Tan, do you have many orders this morning? I just happen to have a parcel for you here, and I think I’ll send it off with the cold transport. How about I bring it over now instead of waiting until the afternoon so it’s on the way?”

Song Tan was somewhat puzzled; she hadn’t ordered anything recently, had she?

Still, she readily accepted, “Alright, come on over. We don’t have too many orders this morning… How about you stick around for lunch, then we can pack everything together in the afternoon?”

It didn’t matter if one more person came along to herd sheep, after all.

Brother Xiaozhang was indeed very happy: “Oh, I wouldn’t want to impose–simple home cooking is just fine; I’m not picky!”

After these words, silence fell on both ends of the phone.

After a while, Brother Xiaozhang seemed to have regained some face, and casually added:

“Oh right, do you still have those pickled green peaches? I’ll take 100 pounds for lunch. You guys prepare it first, I’m on my way–”

After hanging up, Song Tan looked at Seventh Uncle. Before she could speak, Seventh Uncle nodded lightly, “He’s one of us, just make anything, I know.”

Song Tan broke into a smile, “Then we might as well add some nice dishes, since Brother Xiaozhang has brought an order for 100 pounds of green peaches…”

However, Qiaoqiao sighed wistfully, “Lately, I’ve had no time for lessons… Sister, when will we ever finish with these peaches?”

Although it wasn’t tiring, doing it all the time wasn’t fun anymore for him.

Who could bear to see such a pitiable, obedient child disheartened?

Song Tan hastily promised, “Just these two days! It will be over by the day after tomorrow at the latest, no more picking after that. Next year, we’ll hire someone, and you won’t have to do this anymore.”

Next year?

Qiaoqiao thought for a moment and suddenly found the energy: “Alright! Then I’ll just hang in there for two days! Don’t let it affect my classes next time!”

“Mmm, mmm, mmm!” Song Tan responded noncommittally, while watching Xin Jun, who was enthusiastically crafting copy with Zhang Yanping: “Definitely next time.”

…

Wu Lan finished packing the peaches and settled the day’s wages for the workers, wiping sweat and sighing as she did:

“In this scorching heat, we had quite a lot of people turn up today.”

She glanced at Song Tan and casually mentioned: “I see the three-story building over there is finished, and they are tiling now, should we start preparing to buy furniture and appliances?”

Song Tan shook her head: “No need, Zhao Fangyuan will handle that–she’s getting a group purchase discount, plus there are things like color coordination and decoration, all arranged properly.”

Wu Lan couldn’t help but be speechless: “Aren’t you afraid that she might take kickbacks?”

Song Tan laughed: “Nowadays, the prices of home appliances are transparent. If she can get a kickback, that shows skill. Besides, my grandfather and father can instantly tell if the furniture material is good or not–Mom, don’t underestimate Zhao Fangyuan. I’ve seen her work, and every project is not only attractive and practical but also offers great value. Actually, she has a very good reputation.”

Wu Lan glared at her: “Who’s looking down on her? I’m talking about you. You spend money like water, acting like a nonchalant shopkeeper, not worrying about anything at all.”

In her mind, Song Tan thought that with Old Zhao’s connection, and having promised Zhao Fangyuan a bunch of delicious foods, if she really cut corners, the loss would be more than just a little.

This degree of trust was justified by the meticulous and dedicated work of the construction team. It was well deserved!

Though Wu Lan said what she said, she too had set her mind at ease and quickly ordered Song Sancheng to move the frames for drying the long beans outside.

She then covered the green peach cans in the corner with gauze and began rummaging through the freezer:

“Seventh Uncle, what should we make for lunch?”

It was hot, and cooking in the middle of the day was truly a challenge. After some thought, Seventh Uncle said: “How about we cut more vegetables? Let’s stick to cold mixed noodles for lunch.”

“That’s fine!”

Everyone was in favor.

The weather was indeed sweltering, and eating cold dishes was the most refreshing! It made Seventh Uncle’s cooking easier, and they were happy to eat it.

After all, there would be no shortage of tasty food in the evening.

This simple courtyard was truly not a good place for cooking. Song Tan plainly said: “Seventh Uncle, don’t bother rolling out the dough by hand this time, just cook dried noodles, they’ll be the same once boiled and cooled.”

Seventh Uncle firmly shook his head: “Dried noodles aren’t chewy enough to match our toppings–next time we want softer soup noodles, we’ll use them.”

Only Song Sancheng was hesitating: “If your uncle’s family comes over, just eating noodles…”

“Dad, you just don’t get it!” Song Tan said, all-knowing: “In the midday heat, Uncle has to drive here, isn’t that tiring and hot? Tired and hot, how can he have an appetite?”

“Besides, don’t you trust Seventh Uncle’s cooking? The noodles, once boiled and cooled under water, served with shredded cucumber, minced pork, sauteed eggplant with sauce, braised minced pork in a jar with long beans, and our green pepper beef sauce, even immortals would ask for seconds! Uncle will definitely be satisfied!”

She felt it was a waste not to think so!

—-That was also true.

Remembering the good taste of their own produce, Song Sancheng also started to feel proud.

It was Song Youde who seemed to have realized something and just then sat there, silently sighing.

But this melancholy lasted only for a moment.

Once he filled his pipe and took a deep puff, those slight sorrows dispersed with the smoke, and he felt a peace of mind like never before.

After all, just thinking about Zhang Wang’s family in Peach Forest and seeing his busy daughter-in-law Lianhua, he recognized that his and his wife’s life was one of the most comfortable in the village!

Contentment, contentment!

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