eurekapd Chapter 294: Ah Niu Loses Ah Hua
Chapter 294: Ah Niu Loses Ah Hua
However, Ah Hua seemed to be blinded by anger, or perhaps her heartbreak clouded her judgment. She didn't care about anything else and just kept running forward desperately.
Her tears fell like beads from a broken string. She didn't even notice when one of her embroidered shoes fell off, nor did she care that the hem of her skirt was covered in dust and grass.
Ah Niu chased after her, panting heavily, but could never catch up with Ah Hua.
"Ahua, listen to me, it's not what you think!"
Ah Niu's voice carried a hint of pleading.
But Ahua wouldn't listen at all. She ran straight home and slammed the door shut, leaving Aniu outside.
Ah Hua slammed the door shut with a loud bang, the sound like a muffled thunderclap in Ah Niu's heart.
Ah Niu stood blankly outside the door, his face filled with anxiety and helplessness, pacing back and forth like an ant on a hot pan.
"Ahua, open the door and let me explain."
Ah Niu shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice becoming hoarse with urgency and carrying a hint of pleading.
However, apart from Ahua's faint, intermittent sobs, there was no other response from inside the house.
The sobs were like tiny needles, piercing Ah Niu's heart again and again.
Ah Niu sighed helplessly, slowly leaned against the door and sat down with a thud. His gaze was firm, as if he had made up his mind to wait here for Ah Hua to calm down and open the door.
Time, like a mischievous child, slips away quietly.
As the sun gradually set in the west, the orange-red afterglow cast a long shadow of Ah Niu.
Ah Niu's stomach started rumbling loudly, the sound particularly clear in the quiet atmosphere.
But he just rubbed his stomach, his eyes never leaving the closed door.
Just then, Granny Wang from the village passed by carrying a basket of vegetables.
Seeing Ah Niu's appearance, she stopped curiously, put down her vegetable basket, and leaned over to ask.
"Ah Niu, what's wrong with you? Why are you standing here like a door god?"
Ah Niu had a bitter face, like a wronged child, and muttered something.
“Aunt Wang, Ah Hua has misunderstood me and refuses to listen to my explanation. I will wait for her here until she is willing to open the door and let me explain.”
Upon hearing this, Aunt Wang couldn't help but shake her head and smile, and said...
"You silly child, you're so stubborn. Alright, Auntie's going back to cook now."
After saying that, he picked up the vegetable basket and walked away unsteadily.
As darkness fell, the once orange-red sky was gradually stained with ink.
The surrounding houses gradually lit up, but Ah Niu was still all alone at Ah Hua's door. His figure looked both stubborn and pitiful in the dim light.
Ah Niu watched as Aunt Wang's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, the swaying vegetable basket and her slightly unsteady steps slowly blurring in his vision.
Suddenly, as if struck by lightning, he remembered Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er, who were still trapped in the woodshed.
"Oh dear, what a terrible memory I have! Miss Fang and Miss Lin haven't eaten anything all day, they must be starving." Ah Niu patted his forehead and muttered to himself in self-reproach.
Thinking of this, Ah Niu seemed to have suddenly made up his mind and stood up abruptly.
He stomped his numb feet hard, then patted the dust off his body, muttering to himself.
"No, I can't let them go hungry. I have to go back and make them something to eat. I can't let them get sick from hunger."
After saying that, Ah Niu turned around and strode hurriedly toward his home.
The cool night breeze brushed against his face and ruffled his hair, but his steps did not falter in the slightest.
Ah Niu hurried home, his rapid steps seemingly carried by the wind.
He quickly walked to the rice bin, reached in and scooped out plenty of glistening white rice, then carefully rinsed the rice repeatedly in clear water until the water became crystal clear.
Next, he gently poured the rinsed rice into the pot, covered it with the lid, and lit the fire. The leaping flames illuminated his focused face.
Afterwards, Ah Niu plunged into his own small vegetable garden.
He bent down and carefully picked bunches of fresh, tender green vegetables. After returning to the kitchen, he skillfully picked up a kitchen knife.
"Clap clap clap," the rhythmic sound of chopping vegetables was like a cheerful little tune. Soon, the vegetables were neatly chopped.
Heat the oil in a wok, then pour all the chopped vegetables into it. With a sizzling sound, a cloud of smoke and aroma instantly rises from the wok.
Ah Niu held a spatula and kept stirring the food. Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, but his eyes remained focused and serious.
Before long, a simple yet heartfelt meal was ready.
Ah Niu didn't even bother to wipe the sweat from his forehead. He quickly found a clean basket and carefully packed the steaming hot food into it.
He carried the basket and trotted along the way to the woodshed.
"Miss Fang, Miss Lin, I've brought you your meals."
Ah Niu, slightly out of breath, said softly.
Upon hearing the voice, Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er's previously dim eyes instantly lit up, filled with surprise and gratitude.
"Ah Niu, thank you so much."
Fang Xiaoxiao's voice trembled slightly with excitement.
Lin Wan'er nodded quickly and said.
"Yes, Ah Niu, if it weren't for you, we really wouldn't know what to do."
Ah Niu smiled憨厚ly, revealing a set of white teeth.
"Don't say that, eat it while it's hot."
As he spoke, he handed the food to them.
Just then, Ahua, who had just finished dinner with her family and was still holding a grudge, came over, intending to mock Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er.
When Ah Niu brought them food, Ah Hua's face instantly turned as gloomy as a dark cloud, her beautiful face contorted with anger.
"Ah Niu, you actually care about them!"
Ahua shouted loudly, her voice filled with jealousy and anger.
Ah Niu looked helpless, his brows furrowed.
"Ahua, stop it. They're already pitiful enough. We can't just stand by and watch them die."
Ahua wouldn't listen at all, glared at Aniu fiercely, turned around and ran away crying.
Ah Niu watched Ah Hua run away, shook his head helplessly, sighed softly, and muttered to himself.
"Why is this girl so hot-tempered? Never mind, let her calm down first, and I'll go talk to her properly later."
A Niu turned back to the woodshed and saw Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er wolfing down their food. He felt a little more at ease, comforted them for a few more minutes, and then hurriedly left.
Meanwhile, Ahua ran home crying, tears streaming down her face like a broken string of pearls. She was filled with resentment and anger, feeling that Aniu had disregarded her feelings for the sake of two outsiders.