Chapter 216: 216 Decision
Zhao Yanli nodded with a smile, "Of course there’s no problem. Just go ahead. But bring us some as well,
we’ll find my elder brother later to discuss it and then come to you."
Yuanyuan nodded.
Zhao Qingjie took the reins from Tan Shaoting’s hand, "I’ll take you back, I’ll send the donkey cart to my elder brother later."
The two didn’t refuse and got on the donkey cart.
Zhao Yanli went back inside, knowing that her two sisters had heard everything just now. "Big sister, let’s go to big brother’s house now."
The two sisters got to work. Since Yuanyuan was going over, it was very convenient for them.
All the way, Zhao Qingjie heard the two discussing when they should leave.
On the donkey cart, "I’m worried it won’t get through; the ice on the road is too thick."
"If it can’t go any further, let the farm send a donkey cart over."
That’s all they could do, as the farm was eagerly waiting for the fertilizer.
After they got home, they still felt quite chilly.
"When should we go over?"
"In a couple of days, you take a rest for two days. We’ll go find Director Feng for the money. Actually, I think the best way is to have the farm send someone over. They can come back first, and then we’ll figure out a way to handle it."
"Hmm, that could work."
In the evening, Yuanyuan noticed Tan Shaoting looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
"What’s wrong? Why are you acting like this?"
"Yuanyuan, Zhang Chunsheng talked to me privately."
Yuanyuan understood what Tan Shaoting meant.
"Is it a formal arrangement or...?"
"Unofficially."
Yuanyuan frowned, "That seems much more dangerous."
"Actually, he wants you to come along. Why don’t we go together?"
Yuanyuan thought for a moment but still shook her head. "I’m not going. It’s actually safer for you than others. You decide for yourself."
"Are you really not going?"
Yuanyuan shook her head, "Yes, I like life as it is now. I live like this, freely and simply."
Tan Shaoting was deeply conflicted. He didn’t want to leave Yuanyuan, not even for a moment, but for her to achieve her dreams in the future, he should pave the way through his own efforts.
"Yuanyuan, I don’t want to go. I want to stay with you always."
Yuanyuan looked at Tan Shaoting, "No one is forcing you, and you shouldn’t overthink. Actually, there are countless ways people can live. You don’t necessarily have to live according to what others say."
"I hope our life in the future can be as you said, free and at ease."
"You don’t need to worry about my life. Just ask yourself what you truly want. )
It’s good for a man to have ambition. It’s all your decision. Think it through carefully."
"Yuanyuan, will you wait for me after I leave?"
Yuanyuan gave Tan Shaoting a peculiar look. What kind of question is that?
"Tan Shaoting, people change. Even if you’re by my side all the time, it doesn’t necessarily mean I’ll want to follow you. Even if you leave, that doesn’t mean I’ll forget you.
Moreover, I haven’t even decided yet.
Plus, once you leave, you’ll meet many people and perhaps someone more suitable for you.
So, why can’t we just let things take their natural course?"
"Saying that sounds quite irresponsible," Tan Shaoting said with a smile. He had already made up his mind.
Yuanyuan shrugged, "That’s just how it is."
"But I still want you to give me a word."
"Even if I say it, what’s the use? In the future, as we grow older and meet more people, we might think differently. What good would my words now do?"
Tan Shaoting laughed, a self-satisfied laugh, "Yuanyuan, you don’t know, we have already started cultivation. Therefore, our oaths are binding."
Yuanyuan sighed, "Neither of us need to make any promises. If we still have the same thoughts when we reach adulthood, we can discuss it then."
Tan Shaoting wasn’t very satisfied with Yuanyuan’s response.
There was no specific timeline for his departure. What if, by then, someone else had won her over?
But having lived with Yuanyuan for so many years, he knew her character. Since she said it, she had made up her mind.
"Yuanyuan, I’ll wait for when you can accept me. Don’t you think we’re the most suitable pair?"
Yuanyuan gave a fake smile, "Yes, the most suitable."
Watching the girl’s forced smile, Tan Shaoting suddenly hugged her.
Frightened, Yuanyuan forgot to struggle.
Tan Shaoting sat down, holding Yuanyuan in his lap.
"Wouldn’t it be nice if you came with me?"
Yuanyuan struggled a bit but couldn’t break free. "Let go, this makes me really uncomfortable." He used to be such a gentleman.
"Yuanyuan, I’m about to leave. Don’t tire yourself out. Just complete what you need to do. I worry you’ll be too bold on your own, wanting to go out.
But I wouldn’t stop you, go if you like. I know you have good judgment.
Still, I worry, as a man worries about his wife."
Yuanyuan was stunned, looking at the face opposite her. It was the first time anyone had spoken to her like this.
Before, because of her character — and there were so many things to handle at that time — she rarely experienced anyone confessing like this.
"Tan Shaoting, I can’t give you any guarantees, and I don’t want yours. Let’s just let things take their natural course."
Tan Shaoting smiled, "Alright, let nature take its course."
Who knows what the future holds, saying anything now would be too soon.
"Alright."
Yuanyuan jumped down from Tan Shaoting’s embrace.
Knowing that Tan Shaoting didn’t know when he would leave, Yuanyuan began to get busy.
At noon, they made dumplings, Tan Shaoting’s favorite.
The whole afternoon was spent making dumplings. Once a tray was full, they were left outside to freeze, then packed in plastic bags. By evening, they had made six hundred dumplings, all to be taken by Tan Shaoting.
She didn’t know about his work and wouldn’t ask, but thinking it wouldn’t be easy, if it was as she imagined, it could be quite dangerous in the future.
She couldn’t give him much else, so she prepared as much food as she could, which made her feel more at ease.
"We still haven’t found a place to charge this taser. You must take it with you." It’s the best assurance when needed.
All afternoon, Tan Shaoting wore a smile on his face. They said to let nature take its course, but her actions said otherwise.
They had already divided the things in the space previously. This time, they only needed to prepare food.
The next day was for steaming buns. He didn’t like sweets, but she had to prepare some since sugar could quickly restore energy at times.
The meat buns were the most plentiful, filled with beef and green onion.
The whole day, the two big pots didn’t stop.