Interstellar Gardener Life

Chapter 456 Let go—————————————————

The atmosphere at lunch was pretty good this day.

It can't be regarded as warm, but everyone is very kind.Even the expressions of the two maids who served the dishes stretched.

After that, Dotila took Jiang Ling to watch for a while; then she was persuaded by her three daughters-in-law and partners to go to rest.

Dongming and Jiang Ling sat for a while, and then they returned to the starship and entered the cargo hold.

Dongming took the initiative this time.He packed Jiang Ling's most recommended supplements into three servings, one big, two small, and chose three gold-dotted skins, all of which were from Lightning Leopards...

This made Jiang Ling suspect that Dongming's resentment was still alive!

Of course, Jiang Ling herself was very resentful, otherwise, where would there be so many lightning leopard skins?

In the end, Dongming hesitated for a moment, and took out a pair of high-quality stone daggers, which were not sharpened, decorations; and a box of shells, conch and snail shells.

These two are for the fourth brother and fifth sister.

……

That afternoon, the young couple walked around the village with their master.

The tertiary industry is the most developed in Igola, followed by agriculture.modern agriculture.Basically no industry.Because Rumi will not let Igola develop the industry.

So it is really not easy to own and operate such a Zhuangzi, and it is also something to be proud of.

The fields here are endless at a glance, and the view from the spreader is even more spectacular.However, there are not many hired workers, only the two maids are hired all the year round, since the old couple got a daughter when they got old, because the hostess still has children to take care of.

As for the work in the field, only a few people are recruited when it is busy.

And Dokifa is fascinated by starships... He has seen them on the star network, but they are not so beautiful!

This time they came in a formation, because besides those from the other palace, there were also those from Lanfkin and the others.Although they are invisible.

So Jiang Ling pushed Dongming, invited the big family, and even the two maids, and took a look at Igola - the magnificent mother planet!

More than half the afternoon is more than enough.

Of course, Lan Ferkin and the others were unwilling to come out to play with others, but they had no objection to following Jiang Ling for a trip.

That night, the young couple stayed at Dongming's house.

Laimi and the others had a great time.Although Kathy Cassing is not enthusiastic about returning to Igola to settle down, they have feelings for the whole of Igola, and they have a good impression of the food here-in fact, they just try something new.

However, Lanfkin and the others were a little depressed.Because they have to check every raw material in the kitchen for viruses, and they have to check it again when they make dishes... As a result, they were glared at by the older and hot maid several times: What a delay in work!
Didn't you see that it's already late when you come back in the afternoon, and you're busy cooking!
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In the evening, Jiang Ling began to interrogate Dongming: "Hey, my father-in-law and mother-in-law returned the gift!"

"It's all meat. It's all quick-frozen, even the belt horns, all kinds of things, everything, it's so lifelike, stuffed with spices, marinated liver and lungs, sausage and blood tofu. There's a knife stabbed in the heart Come on. Will your parents want to see it? Grandma will have high blood pressure. They also rarely eat meat."

"..." Jiang Ling remembered, traditionally, live animals and poultry are the most expensive gifts for Igola!The most solemn gift is to carry the live animal to the door of the owner's house and into the yard, and then the owner brings out the container, and the giver personally cuts the throat of the live animal and bleeds it.

As for stabbing the heart, that is now just a ritual.

Because the Igola people regard blood as a very sacred thing, which can wash away bad luck and bless new life—but if a person is accidentally injured and bleeds, it is unlucky in itself, and they have to kill a domestic animal to eat meat to make up for it—meat is regarded as wealth The symbol of China, with fresh meat as the best.

Therefore, serious illness, bad luck, and the birth of a child are all regarded as great gifts.

"So I threw it in the kitchen. Fortunately, the people in the small playground can eat up."

"... at least say something!"

Dongming was silent for a moment: "Well, it's true...but...I don't know how to get along with them."

I do blame them.Unfortunately, they are also helpless.

"Then get along like this. You said it yourself, it's not the same between you and your parents as it is between me and mine. Don't force it. It's not bad now, is it? And, I guess they play Those gifts are very hard and troublesome. Look, how old is this place now! Are there still protected rare animals? And they know that you will not come back, so they don’t send this for you, but for themselves Feel better. So you see, they are not feeling well either."

"...Yes. Some of them are banned from hunting here, so they should be bought overseas." Different administrative regions have different protections for the same animal.Geographical differences are large.

"That's it."

"Well. That's it."

He is not without regrets, but he can finally let go.

Just like the former Jiang Ling was to the former Lu Zhao, and Jiang Ling has long since let go.

……

The next morning.

Jiang Ling washed and washed, changed into the white robe, put on the headscarf, and fastened it with a fresh blue, red, yellow, purple and green garland: the garland was picked up by her two sisters-in-law early in the morning.

Then, according to local customs, Jiang Ling applied fresh raw oil ointment to her lips, and went downstairs side by side with Dongming, who was also in a brand new white robe.

Dotila slept well last night, but she woke up early.After she saw Jiang Ling's new robe, a kind of peaceful satisfaction finally gradually appeared between her brows.

Dongming greeted his parents: "Father, Mother." After a pause, he called again: "Father, Mom."

He wasn't excited, but he wasn't indifferent either.It's calming and has a touch of gentleness.

Then they ate breakfast and sat for a while, before Dongming bid farewell.

This yesterday afternoon, when talking about how long it would take, Dongming mentioned it in advance.Jiang Ling was taken aback at the time, but Dotila and the others were a little helpless, but they quickly accepted: they didn't have too high hopes for Dongming...

So then everything went well.

Six majors, one minor and four minors, together sent the young couple to the gate of Zhuangzi.

Before they bid farewell, Dongming said to his parents: "Don't give away those in the future. I will also tell my mother-in-law about the ones over there. We will come over when we have time, just eat a few fresh ones."

Li Miha nodded, mostly pleased: I am pleased with Dongming's peace when he spoke.

And Dotila was a little regretful, but she also nodded.

The two younger brothers and the two sister-in-laws secretly breathed a sigh of relief—ninety-nine percent of this matter was handled by them, and the expenses were not small. The couple earned it, and the harvest has been good...

The problem is that it is very tiring and troublesome!

But the old man's wish, you don't do it, it's not enough to suffer a few scolding, the old man will not sleep well!Still keep nagging you!

On the contrary, Duo Jifa has a little regret: he suddenly discovered that going out to do errands with his brothers is hard work, but it is also very fun!

……

In the end, after the two parties had said their goodbyes, Dotila suddenly asked Dongming, "When are you coming next time?"

Dongming: "..."

He was just being polite, okay?Let's talk about it later when I think about it.

Jiang Ling looked at Dongming, seeing his appearance, couldn't help but smile, and asked the two sisters-in-law in front of her with a smile: "When is the food here so good?"

In fact, there are different seasons throughout the year. The key to Jiang Ling's question is to let the two hostesses in charge of cooking choose the frequency of their visits.

So Ke Weiha and Xibuda both laughed: It's not that they haven't worried, after all, the old couple felt too guilty for Dongming.But when they married into this family, they didn't know until now that the "died" elder brother was actually sent to the camp since he was a child!
In this regard, the two of them were extremely shocked at the beginning: But how can parents who can still live on send their children to participate in that selection? !
It was only later that I found out that there were twists and turns in this matter.So they changed to another kind of worry.

But now, since the sister-in-law clearly stands on the side of "guests" and has no intention of interfering with their housework, then it's okay, just treat her as one more family friend...

In addition, in the past two years, the relationship between the sister-in-law and sister-in-law has improved a lot.

In the past, when they were under the same roof, it was inevitable that they would quarrel, but now they treat each other with more consideration: it's not that they have the same hatred for Jiang Ling, it's just that they have experienced the impact of big news together and arranged six exhausting gifts together, so of course they will have a lot of tacit understanding.

……

"Autumn. The weather can be a little cooler, and the fishing ban in the inland sea is also open, and there are a lot of seafood."

"It just so happens that the village is free, and I can go hunting."

That was more than six months later.The timing is right.

Dongming glanced at Jiang Ling: Do you still care about seafood? !Then he said a word to his parents and siblings: "OK."

Jiang Ling quickly added with a smile: "Okay, then we will come in autumn."

So the two sides said goodbye again.

Then those who leave leave, and those who stay stay.

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As soon as Jiang Ling returned to her territory, her face changed, and she was murderous: "Whose family is that idiot?!" Make them look good!

Dongming leisurely poured himself a glass of water, and recounted the gifts he was going to give the instructor, looking at Jiang Ling from time to time.

Then he laughed.

Jiang Ling was surprised: "Hey, you don't hate him? Then I won't let him go!"

Dongming handed the water to Jiang Ling: "Calm down, speaking of it, he is also our matchmaker."

Also!

But Jiang Ling immediately reacted: "Whatever owes you, you have to ask for it!"

Dongming said easily: "It has been paid back. Now that family is the eldest son of the previous one, and the previous one is dead. This one's life is not easy either—he can't point people out. He will definitely come down in another year and a half, he I also know it, so I came here yesterday to try my luck. Why don't we watch the excitement? Don't care what they do."

"What happened back then?"

"Very few people are willing to go to the selection, so most of the places are mandatory, and children of the right age are drawn by lottery. His youngest son got it. Those who voluntarily can replace the lottery. He kidnapped me to register. Are they the same age? Of course , Doing this requires a lot of joints. Those two live treasures were also brought in in a similar way. It's just that my parents got compensation, and they even got swallowed up. At that time, my mother wanted to sue, but Father didn't agree."

"Why didn't you sue? Can't you win?"

"Yeah. The people sued the officials, how could they win! There is no hope at all. There are many such things. I have already passed it. It is not easy to choose someone over there, and I will not let it go. This is not Qi Ya, this is Igola."

Jiang Ling couldn't help but sighed deeply.Then Jiang Ling suddenly remembered something: "How did the one in front die? When?"

Dongming smiled slightly: "Drunk, fell into the water, and drowned alive. Just three or four years before I went home for the first time. What a pity, I still want to see him and give him a good beating." .”

Jiang Ling looked at Dongming for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "It's a pity. Drowning is very painful."

Dongming nodded helplessly.

In fact, he is no longer a pity.

……

"Did you know this last time?"

"No. Earlier. When I was 14 years old. I almost killed him at that time, but I was found out. It didn't work."

"...by whom?"

"Instructors. Law enforcement instructors. They are responsible for the behavior of the students when they go home. Although they haven't gone out yet, all the people in the camp are dangerous people. And I was the focus of attention."

"...Because you know how you got in?"

"Correct."

"...It's cheaper for him."

"No, there isn't. Drowning is painful."

……

"Speaking of which, you said there are many such things? Then there must be a lot of revenge. Has anyone succeeded?"

"Have."

"Who?"

"The two who like to play tricks."

"...Aren't they also in the camp later? Didn't go to jail? What punishment?"

"The scene was cleaned up and there was no evidence. They were locked up for 20 days."

"The instructor cleaned it? Those two are miserable."

"Yes. Confinement... two people together."

"Oh! That's okay, it's like a vacation. How about you? A week?"

"Forty days."

"……what?"

"They succeeded, so ten days is enough; but if they clamored to be together, it would be doubled. I was originally 20 days, but I doubled it because I contradicted the instructor."

"..."

"How do you feel?"

"It makes sense."

"……Yes."

"So you got a 'disqualified' that time?"

"...That's right."

"No wonder you said you hated camp from your teens to your early twenties. You see, kids younger than you did better than you."

"..."

"Hey, what are you doing? Do it when you are upset? Hey!"

"Then where are you?"

"I was doing arithmetic problems every day! Memorizing texts, taking exams. Ah, and watching handsome guys."

"...with you, what am I? Unqualified, qualified, good..."

"Let me think about this."

"Then you should think about it..."

"Well!"

"Think slowly..."

"Premium, 99 points!"

"... Where did the remaining one point go?"

"Oh, you gotta know I'm from a reserved people—not like you!"

"Hmmm?"

"That's why we say 99, which is already the highest evaluation. We don't say [-] points, because we are afraid that we will lose if we are full."

"Are you afraid?"

"...A little bit. It's good now, so I'm afraid of the future. Well, the changes in the future."

"Just do your best. I'll be with you."

"Me too."

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In the next four days, Jiang Ling accompanied Dongming to visit five instructors.

Casey Kassin and Dongming were not in the same class, they asked for leave to see the instructor they wanted to visit by themselves.

Apparently, Dongming cared more about these people, and he took more care in choosing the gifts he gave.He even secretly left a check for one of them who was down and out, one hundred thousand, which is not a small amount.

As a result, Jiang Ling was amazed and went out to ask Dongming, "When did you prepare the local check?"

"My mother gave it to me. She asked me to take you to buy a set of jewelry."

"Then why don't you buy it for me?" Old husband and wife, reduced salary? !Alarm bells rang in Jiang Ling's heart.

Dongming despised Jiang Ling: "Are you still short of jewelry?" Among the many gifts you have saved, you have never worn a lot of jewelry!
Jiang Ling twisted with Dongming: "This can't be counted that way, it was given to me by my mother-in-law!"

Dongming didn't like the word mother-in-law at all, but he liked Jiang Ling's twisting very much. After enjoying it for a while, seeing that Jiang Ling was really in a hurry, he comforted Jiang Ling and said: "The information says that Daxi Jinsha is very beautiful. Next time Go to the playground, and I'll help you get a small bag slowly."

It turns out that the treatment has not changed!

Jiang Ling was overjoyed immediately, and hurriedly pecked rice at Dongming's chick.

……

Daxi gold sand takes a lot of work, and it has to be washed out from the local mountain streams.

It has nothing to do with gold, it is a compound mineral, golden in low light, and streamers of various colors in the sun, so it gets its name, and it is also called "colorful sand".

They have a very special property: when two perfectly round gold sands approach, they "fix" at a small distance.

This is caused by their ingredients.The distance is related to the weight, shape, size and specific composition of the two things.After all, compound mines always have more of this and less of that.

After they are "fixed", it's not that they cannot be separated, but ordinary people's strength is not enough to separate them.The force required is related to whether they have voids inside, and also related to the roundness of their grinding.

That's why this thing is famous, and the jewelry it makes is even more unique.

It's just that it takes too much effort and has no other use, so few people look for it specifically.

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On the fifth day, the young couple went to the camp - it should be called the old site of the camp now.

It has become a gymnastics school.A pure gymnastics school.Of course the army comes here every year to recruit volunteers.

That's why many instructors go their separate ways: because what they teach is no longer needed here.

……

Dongming brought Jiang Ling here, just for a walk.He himself also healed a little worry.

Things have changed a lot here.The dormitory canteen and the like are all new buildings, and the training venue has also been expanded.After all, the scale of enrollment is different, and the equipment used is different.
However, in addition to the four physical instructors that Dongming knew and were still serving, the young couple also met a silver-haired old woman.

"It used to be in charge of our medicinal soup."

"There are so many of you, she is only one..."

"It's not every day, everyone drinks."

"Oh. Is that bitter?"

"...Actually, I have always felt that Yale's sense of taste is not normal."

"……what?"

"He has low sensitivity to bitterness. I asked him, those soups are getting worse as they get older. You see, I have no chance to drink for a full year."

"……poor guy."

Hey, who are you talking about!
Dongming took a long look at Jiang Ling.

Jiang Ling looked up at the sky.

As a result, the old woman beckoned to them.

Dongming was startled, but Jiang Ling pushed Dongming towards the old woman.

Lucius was following far away, but immediately swayed over when he saw this.

(End of this chapter)