Men probably have an innate understanding of electronic products. Li Ruizhi just fiddled with it and adjusted the strap to be shorter. He handed it to Shen Ruoning: "Try it and see if it fits."
"Put it on for me," Shen Ruoning handed over her hand.
In this era where men and women are guarded against each other, it is very impolite to touch the body of the opposite sex at will, and it is easy to get tongue-tied.
But Li Ruizhi somehow, looking at the white and tender arm like a lotus root, put the watch on by mistake. When he came to his senses, he quickly retracted his hand and said uncomfortably: "I'm sorry."
"Huh?" Shen Ruoning came very close to him, "Why do you want to apologize?"
The girl's fragrance hit his nose, and Li Ruizhi sat up from the sofa. Regardless of the little guy's call, he walked out quickly. The hand that just touched Shen Ruoning's arm seemed to still have a touch, making him unconsciously twist his fingers. tip.
When they went out to the patio, Zhao's mother was sewing and mending things. She saw him walking out in a hurry and asked, "What's wrong? His third uncle, is he leaving in such a hurry?"
"It's a little hot, come out and wash your face."
Mother Zhao was confused, it was already past the beginning of autumn, how could it be so hot?
She shook her head and continued to sew. Looking at the clothes in her hands, she didn't know how Zhao Qingsong wore them or why his shoulders were so easily worn and torn.
Li Ruizhi fetched water from the well and washed his face in large quantities.
After going back and forth a few times, he felt that the heat on his face had subsided a little. He took a deep breath and thought: He must have seen too many men in the army. Why did he lose his composure like this when he met a girl?
During the meal, Shen Ruoning became much quieter. It was probably because Zhao Qingsong and Zhao's mother were there that she restrained herself.
Li Ruizhi breathed a sigh of relief, he was really afraid that Shen Ruoning would come again.
"Wow! This pork rib is so delicious!"
The pork ribs are breaded in flour, deep-fried, and then topped with secret spice powder.
This was the first time for Shen Ruoning to eat like this. She had only eaten sweet and sour spareribs, sweet and sour or braised spareribs before. She ate several pieces in a row. After being surprised, she asked: "Why did I eat it before?" no the same?"
"This is called Qiaotou Spare Ribs," Li Rong smiled. "I ate it by chance. I shamelessly asked the chef for the recipe."
In fact, Qiaotou pork ribs will also be a famous local dish in later generations, and the recipes can be found online.
"Not bad. Oh, by the way, this crab is so fat. Last night, my dad said it was the season to eat crabs. And this porridge, how do you make it so fresh and sweet?"
Li Rong was happy to explain to her: "This is raw seafood porridge. Just boil the white porridge. Add the prepared seafood and throw it in. It will be cooked quickly. Add salt and chopped green onion and it's ready. That's the way from the south. Bian likes to eat like this."
"Wow!" Shen Ruoning looked at Li Rong with admiration, "I didn't expect you could cook, and your skills were pretty good. Suddenly I feel like a waste, I don't know anything!"
"Ah?" Li Rong raised her eyebrows, "What are you thinking about? You can also play piano, you can dress up, and you were admitted to Tsinghua University. Why are you useless?"
Shen Ruoning was coaxed by Li Rong with just a few words. The disappointment just now disappeared without a trace, and she drank three bowls of porridge in a comfortable mood.
Li Rong smiled: "Didn't you say you wanted to lose weight?"
"Lower after eating!" Shen Ruoning licked her lips with satisfaction, "The food you cooked, Li Rong, is really delicious!"
Li Ruizhi inadvertently saw Shen Ruoning's playful expression and little movements, and his heart moved. He looked away indifferently and pretended that nothing happened while chatting with Zhao Qingsong.
Knowing that Zhao Qingsong was doing business, Li Ruizhi was very interested, and the two chatted for a long time.
Li Ruizhi finally asked Zhao Qingsong if he could take him with him, even as a handyman.
How could Zhao Qingsong arrange for him to do odd jobs?
He imparted his experience to Li Ruizhi without reservation. He believed that with Li Ruizhi's cleverness, he could get started quickly.
If that didn't work, he suggested that he could take Li Ruizhi with him.
The brother-in-law was indeed a relative, and Li Ruizhi was very happy, and the two had a very happy conversation.
This meal really felt like a treat for Li Rong, and Li Ruizhi and Shen Ruoning were guests. It didn't look like a meal where Li Rong specially arranged for them to connect.
Mainly Li Rong talked to Shen Ruoning, Zhao Qingsong told Li Ruizhi that Zhao's mother went back to the house after eating early, and An An ran to the living room to play with her toys after eating.
After finishing the meal, Zhao's mother came out to help collect the dishes and chopsticks.
Li Rong fetched water and prepared to wash, but Mother Zhao drove her away: "Xiao Rong, go inside and talk to the guests. I'm a stupid person, so I'll just wash it. Anyway, I have nothing to do."
Li Rong nodded and went back to the living room to talk to Shen Ruoning and the others.
Li Rong felt that she and Zhao Qingsong might have prevented their contact. In the living room, Shen Ruoning had very little contact or conversation with Li Ruizhi.
They didn't sit there for long. After eating for more than half an hour, Li Ruizhi wanted to go back: "I have something to do with my comrades tonight, so I have to go back first."
Shen Ruoning said goodbye and was about to go home. She also said that she must come to Li Rong's house for delicious food next time.
Li Rong welcomed you and then asked: "How are you going back? Will the driver come to pick you up?"
Shen Ruoning's eyes moved to Li Ruizhi: "Can you take me back?"
Li Ruizhi cleared his throat and felt at a loss for the first time: "The bicycle I rode here cannot see you off..."
"It's okay. Can you take me to the supply and marketing cooperative? I have to buy something. My driver will go back to the supply and marketing cooperative to pick me up later."
Under the eyes of several pairs of eyes, Li Ruizhi was unable to say any words of rejection. As for the little joy deep in his heart, he chose not to think deeply about it.
Mother Zhao suddenly lowered her voice and said, "What, does your roommate have a crush on An An, his third uncle?"
Li Rong looked over and raised the corners of her mouth: "Mom, have you noticed it too?"
Mother Zhao's face was full of pride: "That's for sure. I have lived to this age and have seen many men and women. With just one look, I can tell the thoughts of those who are pregnant with their children."
She paused: "But An'an and his third uncle don't seem to be interested in this girl, but I think they are quite a match. If they can work out, it will definitely be a good match."
"Huh?" Li Rong couldn't help but laugh, "Mom, can you still read faces?"
"Oh, fortune telling is about destroying the four olds. I don't want to engage in feudal superstition. I don't know how to read. It's just about eyesight, understand?" Mother Zhao seemed to have remembered something and smiled quite contentedly, "You were the same way back then. I showed it to the second child, and I think you are good. Look, you are living a good life now, right? Look at this little life, it is prosperous!"
The prosperous little days make time pass very quickly.
Li Rong has started school.
The competition for the college entrance examination in 1978 was also fierce, because after this year, it seemed that married people and those over a certain age were no longer allowed to participate in the next year's college entrance examination.
Therefore, those students who have a little bit of influence, as well as the educated youth who went to the countryside who did not pass the exam last year, plus the fresh graduates of the college entrance examination, the number is also very large.