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Chapter 99: A Train Encounter
Chapter 99
An Zhiren and An ZhiXian also did not know how to comfort her, because ZhiXia did not show any worried look at all.
Looking back at this matter from the beginning, it seemed that there was no way to blame ZhiXia for being ruthless, because it was the parents' inaction first. Carefully recalling, what the eldest brother scolded them was very right, they these two elder brothers also did not fulfill the responsibility as the elder brother, but even not as good as the fourth younger brother.
"Mom, you are still sick now, don't think too much, don't resent little sister in your heart. After all, she is the one who has been hurt the most in this matter, and we family not only did not defend her at the first time, but also had our own thoughts, stabbing the knife in her heart time and time again. Little sister does not hate us, it is already her generosity. In the future..." An Zhiren looked at An ZhiXian, "In the future, whatever we think or want to do, we should first stand in the position of our little sister and think about it. If we change positions with her and suffer the grievances she has suffered, we may not be able to be as calm as her and still maintain our original intention in this state."
Zhou Nan could only use crying to relieve her distress in her heart. An Zhiren and An ZhiXian could not persuade her and could only helplessly leave first.
Sitting in front of her sickbed complicatedly, An JingZhi said, "It's our fault. Think carefully, when the child first returned home, she was also well-behaved and obedient. It is us who broke her heart time and time again by making promises but failing to fulfill them, and it is also what we deserve to fall to this point. Don't cry anymore. In the future, we have to think carefully about how to make up to the child..." An JingZhi didn't even know whether he was comforting the other party or comforting himself.
Obviously, the old master had already made up his mind for him early in the beginning of the incident. He only needed to follow the instructions to do it, and he would be able to get out of it safely without offending both sides.
He was too greedy, wanting both but ending up with neither.
Zhou Nan really couldn't figure out how to make up to ZhiXia. She didn't even want money. Now they were thousands of miles apart. How could she make this daughter change her mind?
Of course, no matter how they struggled, ZhiXia did not know or want to ask.
As the sky gradually darkened, Pei Jing came down from the upper berth, and ZhiXia had not fallen asleep either, sitting up to look at him.
"Let's eat first while we can still see. I'll go buy some food for you." Pei Jing said.
ZhiXia stopped him and said, "Don't go buy it, I brought some food."
She sewed a large backpack for herself, which contained not only blankets and clothes, but also several oil paper packages wrapped in clothes.
She took the oil paper package out of the inside, opened it, and revealed two hand-grabbed pancakes, golden and crispy, wrapped with potato shreds and shredded meat, still warm. At first glance, it was very appetizing.
The man in the lower berth opposite smelled the aroma and unconsciously swallowed his saliva. He had originally wanted to eat later, but he really couldn't stand it anymore.
He took out his own lunch box, looked at the ordinary rice and dishes in it, and really had no appetite.
Pei Jing was puzzled. "When did you make this?"
The family had prepared some meals for him, but considering ZhiXia's stomach, he only let them prepare his own portion, intending to buy her something hot on the train.
"I didn't make it. I made this pancake for my fourth brother the day before yesterday. My sister-in-law Zhou was afraid we wouldn't eat well on the way, so she specially prepared it." In fact, ZhiXia took it out of her space.
Grandma and Sister-in-law Zhou said they would prepare for her, but she used the excuse that the Pei family had prepared.
There were not many delicacies at home in the first place. She had already used a lot last time for her fourth brother. If she used more again this time, grandfather and grandma would not be able to eat delicacies this month.
Anyway, she had plenty of food in her space, so she hid it from both ends like this. Pei Jing would not specifically ask Sister-in-law Zhou about these things either.
"Then you eat this pancake, I'll eat the big pancake with pickled cucumber." Pei Jing said and went to take it.
ZhiXia stopped his actions and motioned for him to look at her backpack, "There are still several of them, enough for both of us for a day. This stuff won't keep for long either, it will go bad if you don't eat it." ZhiXia said, "There are vegetables in this, it's better to put the big pancake for later. Let's eat this first, then eat the big pancake after finishing it."
They would be on the train for two or three days. This food could be kept at most until tomorrow. After that, it would go bad. Pei Jing also understood this reason, so he no longer refused.
The man opposite turned his eyes and leaned over, "Brother, sister, do you have any extra of that pancake to exchange for one of mine? I'll give you money and a ticket."
Pei Jing was about to refuse, when he saw ZhiXia had already taken one out and said, "Okay, anyway sister-in-law Zhou made a lot."
People who could take sleeper cars in this era were not ordinary people. Without some ability, they couldn't even buy tickets.
ZhiXia had noticed the man opposite as soon as she came and saw that he was wearing an 80% new Zhongshan suit with a briefcase in his hand, taking out paper and pen from time to time to study something.
Exchanging a pancake for an acquaintance, even if there was no chance to meet again in the future, it wouldn't cost much.
On the contrary, more friends meant more options.
ZhiXia only intended to sell the other party a favor, but she didn't make it too obvious either, so when the other party took out money and a ticket, she didn't refuse.
On the contrary, because of this pancake, it opened up the conversation, and the three of them chatted.
The other party's surname was Wu, named Lei, in his thirties, and was the head of the development department of Lingjiang Food Factory. This time he went out to specifically study new varieties.
Also because he saw Pei Jing wearing a military uniform, the other party was very relieved and chatted with them without any guard.
After eating the pancake in his hand satisfyingly, feeling not full yet, but also not wanting to ask for more, Wu Lei could only take out his own lunch box, but it tasted more and more flavorless as he ate.
"Sister, this pancake you made is great, it's just a pity that it can't be stored for a long time, otherwise I would definitely buy the recipe from you. This texture would definitely sell well." Wu Lei said, taking two bites, then put away his tasteless meal.
Forget it, after just tasting something good, he couldn't eat this rubbish anymore. He'd just wait till he was starving again to eat it.
It was a bit unfortunate. ZhiXia and Pei Jing were also going to the military area on the Lingjiang City side.
After hearing Wu Lei's words, ZhiXia took out another oil paper package from her backpack, opened it and handed it over, "Brother Wu, try this."
Wu Lei looked at the steamed bun-sized pastry in front of him, and unceremoniously pinched a piece into his mouth, biting off half in one bite.
Immediately, his eyes lit up as he looked at the half-bitten pastry in his hand. The thin and soft crust wrapped red bean paste. It was sweet and soft when eaten, without any greasiness, and with the natural aroma of red beans.
Recalling what he had just casually said about buying the recipe, Wu Lei probably understood ZhiXia's meaning.
However, if he could really get this recipe, it might really be an opportunity for their Lingjiang Food Factory.
"Sister, this red bean pastry is not bad. If mass-produced, it will definitely be liked by many people, especially the elderly. Brother happens to be from the R&D department of the food factory. Do you plan to sell this recipe?"