"Baoni, I'm going to find your dad to get a certificate. You go in by yourself. I'll come back later to talk to your grandpa and grandma."

"I understand. Go ahead and do it. Also, Uncle, you've got your chance. The rest is up to you. It's not like being on an island. Do more and talk less. Don't get involved in any messy things."

Bonnie reminded everyone once again that although it was nice outside, it was also full of dangers, and one could not speak or act as one pleased.

"I know, your uncle isn't stupid either. Worrying too much will make you age faster."

Uncle Lin patted Bonnie's head and quickly fled before she could explode. His speed was incredible...

Bonnie carried the things into the house, unaware of what Master Ye had packed for her—two heavy baskets.

"Where's your uncle? Why didn't he help you bring it in? What kind of elder is he?"

"Grandpa, my uncle saw me to the door and went to find my father."

"What do you want with your father?"

Grandpa actually favored this youngest son. Unlike his eldest son, he wasn't as steady, nor as strong, nor as quiet. He was lively and active, running around with his nephews and nieces, but he was also quite sensible.

"I went to get the certificate. I introduced a cooking job to my uncle. He went for the interview today. If he passes, he has to report for duty tomorrow."

"What cooking work? Did you pull strings for them again? It's only been a few days since your brother's incident, haven't you forgotten?"

Grandma was happy to hear that her youngest son had work to do, but she was more worried about Bonnie, fearing that she would get a lot of complaints.

"I have no connection to them, it was just a coincidence. Besides, why should I care about their opinions? Do they have that much influence? Grandma, don't worry, let them say whatever they want, whether they're happy or not, it doesn't affect me."

"You..."

Bonnie rummaged through the basket on her back, eager to see what good things Master Ye had given her; nothing else mattered.

"Grandma, look! There's a piece of lard, a big chunk of pork belly, a leg of lamb, dates, and dried mushrooms..."

Master Ye is very generous; he gave us plenty of food, enough to last us for a while.

Bonnie decided in her heart that before the New Year, she would send Master Ye some more seafood as a New Year's gift, to return the favor.

Grandpa and Grandma never expected there to be so many good things, so much meat!

"Bonnie, hurry up, pack it all up and take it home."

"Grandma, put the lard here. You render the oil. If I can't do it right, it'll be a waste. Keep some of the meat for everyone, to nourish your bodies, and also those dried goods."

Bonnie said, and started distributing the items.

Grandpa Lin watched his granddaughter's movements and recalled the envy of the islanders: "If you're going to have a daughter, she should be like Lin's Bao Ni!"

Bonnie sorted the items and carried a full basket home.

"Mom, when is Dad coming back?"

"return?"

Liu Jiu and San Qi miss their father.

"Soon, I'll be back before the Lunar New Year. I miss my dad."

Bonnie misses Gu Ye too. I wonder how much weight she's lost. She needs to make sure she gets some nutrition when she gets back.

"I miss Dad. I'm waiting for Dad to come home and cook. There's so much meat. I'm waiting for Dad to come home."

"Wait."

"Go away...go play by yourself."

These two brats, I'm afraid she'll cook them and waste all that meat.

Bonnie divided the meat into small portions and gave some to Teacher Gao and Han Weidong, so they could have dumplings for the New Year.

When Gu Ye returned, there was still one day left until the Lunar New Year.

"Dad, I miss you!"

"Yes, yes!"

The two children rushed towards Gu Ye together. Bonnie, who was a step behind, looked at the three of them huddled together and realized there was no room for her.

"Honey, I'm back. Did you miss me?"

"Yes, Mom misses her so much."

"right!"

There was nowhere to hug her anymore, and she was even deprived of her chance to speak. Bonnie has such a fiery temper.

I picked them up one in each hand, separated the two little ones, and now that we had room, they hugged each other. It's so good that they've returned safely!

Sanqi and Liujiu, who were lifted away by their mother like chicks, were stunned for a moment before they realized what was happening and rushed over to hug their parents' legs.

The family huddled together at the door.

That evening, Liu Jiu ate stir-fried mutton with scallions, bone broth, and braised abalone cooked by her father...

Liu Jiu ate until her belly was round and full, thinking to herself, "Thank goodness I kept a close eye on her and didn't let her mother cook meat for her."

If Bonnie knew what Liu Jiu was really thinking, she might just give her a good beating!

With plenty of New Year's goods, the family of four had a very enjoyable New Year.

Before the Lunar New Year was even over, we received another piece of good news.

"Bonnie, Big Brother got a promotion!"

"Huh? A promotion?"

Bonnie didn't understand Brother Gu's position, but seeing Gu Ye's smiling face, she knew it was a good thing. At least in this era, being able to take care of oneself and one's family was already quite remarkable.

"Do you think some people in Beijing will regret their promotion now, like Comrade Gu Xiangdong?"

"It's no use regretting it now!"

Bonnie also dislikes Gu Xiangdong. He's a complete failure as a person, utterly irresponsible, and selfish, much like his grandmother. Fortunately, her mother-in-law's genes are strong; Gu Ye and his older brother didn't inherit any of Gu Xiangdong's selfishness.

Bao Ni doesn't know how people in Beijing will react to Brother Gu's promotion yet. She can enjoy the show once her sister-in-law receives the letter.

However, to Lin Baoni's surprise, someone on the island came looking for her.

"Bonnie, may we go in and say a few words?"

"Come in."

Bonnie didn't know what Qu Jing wanted to see her about. They lived in the same residential compound but didn't interact much. Bonnie was very busy, and they didn't have much in common to talk about, mainly because Gu Ye and Gu Feng didn't get along well.

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