Chapter 26: An Unrestrained Guest

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The cold wind blew all the way home. Bai Xue jumped off the bicycle and waited for Zhang Yuan to bring the burlap bag down for her.

“Xue, this sack is very heavy. Why don’t I help you carry it into your place?” Zhang Yuan got off the bicycle and took down the burlap bag, but he did not pass it to Bai Xue.

He started by addressing her as “Comrade Bai Ruxue” before changing it to “Xue”.

“I can carry it myself. You are welcome to come in and chat! I bought some delicious food. Why don’t you join us for dinner as a thank you for saving my life?” Bai Xue said.

“Thanks for the offer! There’s no need to thank me. It’s my honor to be able to save you!” Zhang Yuan chuckled as he propped up the bicycle. He picked up the burlap sack on the ground and walked in.

Bai Xue could only follow behind as if she was the guest.

After entering the house, Zhang Yuan put down the sack and introduced himself to the rest of the family.

“Uncle, Auntie, I’m Zhang Yuan from the Educated Youth Section. I’m 19 years old and I’m from the capital!”

Bai Xue came in from behind and heard his words.

Why did this guy introduce himself in such detail as if he was here for a blind date?

Little did they know that he had a motive. He wanted to leave a good impression on his potential in-laws so that it would be easier for him to woo their daughter in the future.

“Comrade Zhang, please take a seat! I haven’t thanked you yet for saving Xue the other day! God knows what would have happened if she didn’t run into you. Thank you so much!” Bai Daliang warmly invited Zhang Yuan to sit down the moment he saw him!

Zhang Yuan was the one who carried the original owner of the body back the other day, so Bai Daliang had a very good impression of this young man. There was no need for Zhang Yuan to try very hard. Everyone liked him already.

“Comrade Zhang, please sit on the brick bed so that you can warm yourself! Xue, pour a glass of water for Comrade Zhang!” Wang Cuihua also knew him! They were very enthusiastic about seeing him.

Since the four little ones had all listened to their eldest sister and gone out to gather firewood, they could only ask Bai Xue to serve water. Bai Xue had made it clear that neither Bai Daliang nor Wang Cuihua was permitted to get off the bed and move around.

“I’m fine without water. I’ll just sit down and warm up. Xue must be freezing from the trip. Hurry up and get on the bed to warm up as well!” Zhang Yuan immediately walked over and sat down next to Bai Daliang. He was a little further away from the babies and did not forget to let Bai Xue get on the heated brick bed to warm up her body.

Bai Xue put the burlap sack on the ground and went to the north side of the bed to warm her feet.

Bai Daliang looked at the burlap sack, then at the shoes on Bai Xue’s feet, and finally looked up at Bai Xue.

“Dad, can we not talk about this first?” Bai Xue said softly.

Zhang Yuan watched the interaction between the father and daughter with interest. In the end, they did not continue with the subject.

“Comrade Zhang, do stay for dinner tonight, and don’t leave just yet!” Bai Daliang changed the subject.

“Thank you! In that case, I won’t be shy!” Zhang Yuan agreed immediately.

“You’re welcome! You saved Xue, so you’re our family’s benefactor! Sit a little closer where it’s warmer!” Bai Daliang moved in.

“I already feel much better! Since I’m young and healthy, I’m not that cold!”

“Young people are still the best!” Bai Daliang sighed.

If the people from the Educated Youth Section saw Zhang Yuan this afternoon, their eyeballs would probably fall out. He was clearly a man of few words and was cold and aloof. Everyone would be puzzled by his behavior and enthusiasm.

As they chatted, Bai Xue got off the ground, put on her shoes, and was about to walk out.

“Xue, are you going to cook? I’ll help you!” Zhang Yuan immediately stood up.

“You don’t have to help me. I can make it myself. You’re a guest. Just sit and wait for the food!” Bai Xue refused.

He must be joking. It was Zhang Yuan’s first time at her place, so it was rude to let him help. Moreover, he looked especially similar to her idol and was her savior in this life.

“It’s fine, it’s fine! Don’t treat me as a guest! I’ll start a fire for you!” Zhang Yuan rolled up his sleeves and was about to walk out.

At this moment, a few little ones ran in.

“Big Sis, are you home? Who owns the bicycle outside?” Bai Xue was standing at the door, so Bai Ruchuan saw her immediately. He could not see Zhang Yuan in the house as he spoke.

“It belongs to Brother Zhang, the man who saved me!” Bai Xue turned around and said, “Brother Zhang, someone is here to help with the fire, so just wait in the house!”

“Comrade Zhang, why don’t you just chat with me and wait for dinner? Come over and sit down!” Bai Daliang quickly spoke when he saw the look his daughter gave him.

“That’s right, Comrade Zhang! They all know how to cook! Don’t worry and just sit down!” persuaded Wang Cuihua as she coaxed the baby.

Zhang Yuan could only walk back and sit down. It was not good for him to insist on helping Bai Xue start the fire.

The little ones came out after warming up inside. Bai Xue had already boiled water and made milk for everyone using milk powder.

“Big Sis, what is this?” Bai Ruxia took the lead and asked.

The little guys did not even know about milk powder.

“This is milk made from milk powder! Drink up! I’ll send a bowl to Dad, Mom, and Brother Zhang!” Bai Xue said as she took the milk and sent it in.

Zhang Yuan was very surprised by the milk powder. He could tell the family was very poor, but they could afford to drink milk powder.

However, when he thought about the interaction between the father and daughter just now, he suppressed his curiosity.

“Dad, Mom, you guys drink up too!” Bai Xue handed the milk to the two of them. However, the two of them looked at each other with confusion and worry on their faces. They looked reluctant to drink the milk.

“Drink it! This milk is delicious!” Bai Xue winked at Bai Daliang.

“Okay, I’ll drink it. I’ve never tried milk powder before! Cuihua, drink it too! You need the nutrition since you need to breastfeed!” Bai Daliang took a sip and urged his wife to drink it.

Wang Cuihua could not understand what the father and daughter meant from their interaction. If they wanted her to drink it, she would drink it. Since it would help her produce more breast milk, she could not say no.

She could not bear to see the two babies crying from hunger.

It was the first time the four little ones drank milk made from milk powder. They were extremely happy and could not bear to drink it. They took small sips to let the milk fragrance spread in their mouths.

Bai Xue also made a bowl of milk and drank it. In this era, the fragrance of milk powder was strong. She did not know if it was because she could not eat delicious food here or something, but this milk powder tasted extremely good to her.

After drinking the milk powder, she took out the vermicelli and soaked them in it. Then, she cut the cabbage and pork. At this time, the children had almost finished drinking their milk. She asked the boys to start a fire for her and stir-fried the pork into a pot to make some lard. She also added salt and the seasoning she had just taken out from the burlap bag.

She placed the cabbage in and stir-fried it. When the cabbage was ready, she added water and vermicelli. Then, she finally placed the steamed buns on it.

“Wow, white flour steamed buns!” Even the composed Bai Ruyun could not help but cry out when she saw the white steamed buns.

“You’ll get to eat it soon enough! Lower your voice! We have guests at home!” Bai Xue reminded her softly.

Bai Ruyun blushed and nodded.

“Big Sis, can we eat to our heart’s content today?” Bai Ruxia stood beside Bai Ruyun. She was reluctant to enter the house even after finishing her work.

“Of course! Eat as much as you can! There’s enough!” Bai Xue originally only took out 20 steamed buns and some fried dough twists from the interspatial supermarket and thought it would be enough. Zhang Yuan stayed for dinner unexpectedly, so she was afraid that it would be awkward if he did not have enough to eat. To be safe, she took out more food to ensure that it was enough.