Chapter 95: Reclamation Begins
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Zhao Zhitong squatted happily to one side and looked at her dad. "Of course I’m going! First, I’ll reclaim land, and then I’ll go to school."
It was still early, only around five or six in the morning. School didn’t start until eight o’clock, so she had plenty of time.
Zhao Dong didn’t bother her. Just then, Sun Mei came out of the kitchen. She pulled the little girl over and checked if her clothes were on properly.
Zhao Zhitong said proudly, "Mother, I can dress myself now."
Sun Mei couldn’t help but laugh. "Mm, not bad, not bad. You really can dress yourself now."
At this time, Zhao Cheng, Zhao Yu, and Zhao Ya also ran out from their room, all wanting to go help with the land reclamation.
Sun Mei quickly called them to wash up. "First, you all wash your faces and rinse your mouths, then come over and drink the egg soup."
Considering Zhao Zhitong’s strong resistance to having hot water poured over eggs, Sun Mei no longer made it for her. Instead, this was a boiled noodle soup with four eggs in it, just right for the four children to have one each.
Zhao Zhitong held the soup bowl and gulped it down in one breath. After handing the empty bowl to Sun Mei, she shouted loudly, "I’m done drinking!"
Then, she turned around and ran into the courtyard.
Their group first arrived at the village entrance. In a short while, her Younger Uncle arrived, carrying a hoe on his shoulder and a sickle in his hand, leading a group of little followers.