Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 453 Can I Come In?

Chapter 453: Chapter 453 Can I Come In?

The next morning, after finishing meditation, I went to the backyard to find that the vegetables we planted had grown lush and vibrant. In a few more days, I’ll be able to pick and eat the leafy greens, and the chives against the wall are ready to eat now.

The vegetable garden in the backyard was all the handiwork of Lu Yichen and Stone, who had selected the seeds and seedlings themselves, and done all the planting and transplanting.

I used my special ability just a little to speed up their growth before cutting some chives, preparing to make buns filled with chive and egg, then make some salt and pepper crispy rolls and sugar triangles. If there’s leftover dough, I’ll make a few steamed buns.

The day was getting hotter now, so I couldn’t make too much as it would spoil easily. However, both Lu Yichen and Stone had healthy appetites. If they ate at home three times a day, I guessed the food would only last two or three days.

Luo Qiao had just returned to the front yard when she heard footsteps approaching. As she opened the door, she asked, "Why so early today?"

Stone replied, "Brother said he was going to steam buns this morning, so I came over early to help."

On hearing this, Luo Qiao laughed and said, "Well, at least you have a conscience."

As Stone washed his hands with water, he said, "We have a great big conscience."

With the three of them laughing together, the work was easy. Luo Qiao prepared the filling and the crispy dough, Stone took care of the fire, and Lu Yichen kneaded the dough. Soon, the buns, crispy rolls, sugar triangles, and steamed buns were all in the steamers.

The congee on the other stove was ready too, and everything was served. I stir-fried a dish of spicy and sour pickled vegetables, cut some pickled cucumbers, and kimchi, and breakfast was complete.

After eating, Stone lingered without leaving and asked, "Sister, when will you come back?"

Luo Qiao replied, "At the end of May. You need to study hard at home. When the summer holidays come, I’ll take you to Capital City for a few days and show you around."

Stone felt somewhat sad that he would be unable to see his sister for such a time, but the thought of going to Capital City during the holidays and spending several days with her made him happy again.

Lu Yichen stood to the side listening to their conversation, feeling somewhat jealous.

Luo Qiao looked up to catch Lu Yichen’s wistful gaze and couldn’t help but laugh, "If you have time, you can join us for a few days of fun."

Lu Yi said, "Sure, I’ll arrange it ahead of time."

After seeing them off, Luo Qiao thought about visiting Qu Meimei’s place. The last time she saw Qu Meimei, she had asked to convey a message about buying some quilt fabric, as her eldest son was planning to get married soon and wanted to prepare in advance.

She planned to leave in the evening and wanted to visit beforehand to clarify the specific requirements, lest there be any confusion.

Exiting the alley and heading forward, she saw a noisy crowd up ahead and heard people saying the house price couldn’t go any lower. Getting closer, she gathered from the discussions that a house was for sale.

A disagreement over the price had just resulted in the buyer leaving in anger, saying they would go back and think it over.

Once the crowd dispersed, Luo Qiao looked at the house and thought that if the price was right, she might buy it. The yard faced the street and was surrounded by residents. It would be a decent spot to sell vegetables, grains, oil, and daily necessities.

Moreover, she noticed the yard wasn’t small. If she rebuilt the house into three or four stories in the future, it would be suitable for any business. She feared going any higher might displease the neighboring residents. With the idea in mind, she took action and walked over.

Luo Qiao tapped lightly on the gate and asked the somewhat desolate man inside, "Excuse me, may I come in?"

The man in the yard, upon seeing a young girl, showed a flash of disappointment but still said, "Come in."

Having walked a few steps inside, Luo Qiao asked again, "May I take a look around?"

The man didn’t respond verbally but nodded his head and sat down on the stone steps outside the house, reaching into his pocket only to withdraw his hand with a start.

Luo Qiao took a pack of cigarettes from her cross-body bag and offered it over, "You can smoke this."

These were the ones she had in her bag from before, occasionally taking them out to offer to the laborers in Qingshan Village.

The man hadn’t expected the girl to catch him in a moment of embarrassment, but he still reached out and took a cigarette from the box Luo Qiao offered, "Thank you."

Luo Qiao put away the box, "You’re welcome."

She then turned and walked around the yard. She was quite pleased with its size; along with the houses, it could be half an acre, likely the combined homestead of two families.