These were all minor incidents. Shen Fenghua didn't plan to buy meat from the butcher shop this time and cook it at home. The main reason was that braised pork takes a lot of time and is extremely troublesome. She didn't even know if she could make it taste like a professional chef's.

"Mom, are we really having braised pork?"

Standing at the entrance of the state-run restaurant, the two children still felt a little unreal. Shen Fenghua laughed, "What, do you think our family can't afford meat?"

"It's just a feeling," Qi Nian'an said, still a little embarrassed, "I feel that doing well on the exam is something my brother and I should do."

After Qi Nian'an finished speaking, Qi Nianping continued, "Yes, Mom, the teacher said that we are studying for ourselves, but so far, I don't see any use for studying."

Before they could finish speaking, Shen Fenghua had already ordered the braised pork.

There wasn't much meat, so Shen Fenghua took out all the meat coupons she had and counted them. Surprisingly, it was enough to buy everything. She waved her hand and said, "Please cook it all for me. I'll take it all with me."

While they were cooking braised pork, Shen Fenghua led the two children to a corner to sit down. She looked at Qi Nianping and asked softly, "Why do you have this idea?"

The idea that learning is useless is a very bad thing.

She didn't mean to punish the child, so she simply said softly, "If Mommy doesn't go to school, do you think the steel mill will want Mommy?"

Qi Nianping was too young to explain himself clearly. After hearing Shen Fenghua's words, he stammered for a long time, "But, all the people my mother went to school have become educated youth."

Qi Nian'an chimed in from the side, "Yes, our good friend Xiao Pang said that his sister also has to go to the countryside, as do his sister's friends. They all graduated from high school and have to go to the countryside if they don't have jobs."

Shen Fenghua was speechless for a moment. She didn't know what was wrong with her, but since ancient times, studying has always been of paramount importance.

"Mom doesn't know what's going on, but you have to believe that you'll definitely be able to go to school eventually."

The development of a country requires high-tech talent.

China is like a giant dragon. It is tired now and needs to rest and recuperate. Once it regains its energy and spirit, the dragon will breathe and the world will tremble.

"Good!" A little old man with a cane next to her clapped enthusiastically for Shen Fenghua. "You're right, little girl. We're just tired. This is only temporary. In the future, we still have to go to school."

The old man's reply caught Shen Fenghua off guard. She paused for a moment, then suddenly regretted it. She shouldn't have brought this up in front of outsiders; if she was going to say it, she should have said it at home.

Seeing the regret on Shen Fenghua's face, the old man quickly said, "Don't worry, young lady, I keep my mouth shut. Besides, everything you said makes sense, so what are you afraid of?"

Shen Fenghua chuckled awkwardly, "I was just saying it offhand, just joking with the child."

“Yes,” the old man didn’t force them, but took the opportunity to encourage the two brothers again. Knowing that the two had gotten first and second place this time, the old man’s smile became even more obvious. “Good, you are both good children. Grandpa has some candy here. You two, don’t just look at it. One for each of you. Consider it Grandpa’s reward.”

This candy is good too, it's from White Rabbit.

The children didn't want it, but the old man insisted on putting it in their hands. He was only satisfied after watching the two children eat it.

After receiving the braised pork, the three of them bid farewell to the old man and headed home.

The old man, unlike his usual enthusiastic self, ate his shredded pork noodles without looking up, mumbling with a mouthful of noodles, "Mmm, go on then."

Once home, Shen Fenghua put the little incident behind her.

Grandma and Qi Ye had already prepared the dishes. When they saw the extra dish that Shen Fenghua brought, which was such a hearty dish, everyone was stunned for a moment. After the two brothers explained awkwardly,

Grandma became even more excited and couldn't be stopped; she sharpened her knife and prepared to pounce on the chicks.

The poor chickens at home have been raised for so long, and they've only just started laying eggs.

If Shen Fenghua hadn't used the excuse that the children were starting to get hungry, one of the unlucky little chicks in the house probably wouldn't have survived to see the sun rise tomorrow.

After eating and drinking their fill, washing up, and going to bed, the whole family had smiles on their faces.

Grandma, in particular, is overjoyed to see these two grandsons she's gained all this way.

She's sensible and also evokes pity.

That evening, Grandma held the two children's hands and they had so much to talk about. The children were doing well in school, which made Grandma the happiest. She began to tell the children about Shen Fenghua's school days when she was a child.

For a moment, the mother and her three children were all very happy.

It's already autumn now. Although it's a bit hot during the day, it's still a bit cool at night.

Qi Ye went inside and got her a coat to wear. Looking at the old man and the two children sitting in the courtyard chatting, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

"Brilliance".

"Um?"

"It's good like this now."

Qi Ye couldn't help but hug Shen Fenghua tightly. Shen Fenghua was unhappy and patted his hand, "What are you doing? Be gentle, or you'll hurt my stomach."

Oh right, I almost forgot, there's another one inside her belly.

Qi Ye loosened his grip and placed his hand on her stomach. "Do you think she could have a girl?"

“How would I know?” Shen Fenghua rolled her eyes, her tone filled with undisguised tenderness and amusement. “You raise whatever you give birth to, but if you dare to treat me differently…”

After saying that, Shen Fenghua paused, then snorted, "Then you just wait for me to deal with you."

"I wouldn't dare. No matter what you give birth to, it will be my precious child."

~~

"Brother, are you asleep?"

Moonlight shone through the window, casting a soft glow.

"No, aren't you sleepy?"

"I'm not sleepy," Qi Nian'an replied softly, then chuckled twice, "Brother, I'm too happy to sleep."

"Me too."

“Mom is so good, I love Mom,” Qi Nian’an looked at her older brother lying next to her, her little hand reaching out to grasp his hand tightly. “I also love Dad and Grandma, and I also love the little brother and sister in Mom’s tummy.”

Qi Nianping blinked, feeling as if those incredibly difficult days of the past were just a dream.

When they woke up, they were dressed in clean clothes, sitting in the classroom with the children, learning and studying. At home, they had their loving grandmother and parents.

"I like it too, so we should behave well."

Qi Nianping raised her hand and wiped away the tears that Qi Nianan had secretly shed. "What you said is all right, but I have to correct you. It's not a younger brother or sister, it's a younger sister."

Qi Nianping emphasized, "The baby in Mom's belly is a little sister."

Qi Nian'an glanced at her brother and muttered softly, "Anyone will do."