"Oh dear, look at the mess you've made."

Nianping chuckled, noticing Shen Fenghua's disgust, and moved closer to her, saying, "Mom, it's not dirty, I just washed it."

Shen Fenghua jumped up and down, "You brat, stop touching me!"

"Mom~"

Nian'an followed, and the two of them pounced on Shen Fenghua. Shen Fenghua shouted and jumped around. The small kitchen couldn't withstand such an attack. She dodged left and right, and Shen Fenghua ran out first, followed by the two children!

Actually, Shen Fenghua didn't even have time to wash up when she got back, so she wasn't very clean. She just liked playing with the children. Besides, she hadn't enjoyed such a relaxing life in a long time.

After the laughter and commotion subsided, Grandma told them to wash their hands and eat quickly. Only then did Shen Fenghua take the children seriously, clearing away the bowls and chopsticks and setting up the table and chairs. Just as they finished tidying up, Qi Ye, who was late, arrived. He was unusually carrying a bag, and when he opened it, there was a lunchbox inside.

Qi Ye smiled and handed the lunchbox to Shen Fenghua, "This is an extra meal for the family today."

Shen Fenghua happily opened it, "Cold pig's head meat?"

"Yes, I went to the countryside today and borrowed a villager's kitchen to cook this on the spot."

"Going to the countryside?"

Before Shen Fenghua could get any answers, Grandma had already carried the dishes to the main room. Seeing the four heads huddled together in the yard, Grandma was truly helpless. Really, a bunch of half-grown children.

"We'll see later, let's eat first. Xiao Qi, don't think Grandma didn't scold you, hurry up."

When his grandmother called his name, Qi Ye replied helplessly, "Grandma, I'm here."

Shen Fenghua and the two children were already covering their mouths and giggling. Qi Ye sped up and showed Shen Fenghua the bag. "Look, you see it? If you see it, then hurry up and let's eat first. We'll clean this up after we finish eating."

Shen Fenghua: "!!!"

She was still in shock. "Where...where did you get this?"

"Let's talk about it over dinner."

Sitting at the dining table, looking at the delicious-looking food in front of him, Qi Ye suddenly felt very hungry. He grabbed his bowl, shoveled down two mouthfuls of rice, and then drank a bowl of mung bean soup to fill his stomach before saying, "I'm going to the countryside today."

Having heard Qi Ye mention before that he would be hunting wild boar near Aunt Zhang's house, Shen Fenghua gave a knowing look. "Going to hunt wild boar again?"

"It doesn't really count, this was something I did in secret."

It's not the season for hunting wild boar yet. This time, a friend he met in the countryside asked him for help. He was thinking that his family had grown a bit, and it would be best if he could get some meat to supplement their income.

I simply went along with them.

Although the process was somewhat thrilling, the result was good. It would have been painful to hand over the two wild boars, so the four of them decided to go all out and each took more than ten kilograms home. They planned to take the rest and sell them.

There was also a baby hen with its beak and feet tied in the bag. Although Shen Fenghua was happy that there would be meat in the family, she was also worried, "Is it safe?"

If this goes wrong, I'll be eating iron peanuts (a metaphor for being burned).

Qi Ye nodded. "It's been the same old way for years. There are people above protecting us, so it's very safe."

"Alright, since that's the case," Shen Fenghua said boldly. "Okay, but we still have to be careful in everything we do."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely prioritize safety."

Under the premise of safety, ensuring the food and daily necessities for the family is what Qi Ye feels he should do as a man.

After the meal, the children cleaned up the dishes and washed them. Grandma went to the kitchen to boil water, while Shen Fenghua squatted in the yard watching Qi Ye kill a chicken.

The young hen is good, but keeping it is a liability. It's better to kill it before dark, put it in the well, and make soup for it tomorrow so the whole family can gather together for a good meal.

"By the way, I got both kids' household registration books ready today. When school starts in September, both kids will be able to go to school."

Speaking of this, Qi Ye felt a little embarrassed and coughed lightly, "Thank you for your help. Actually, I also..."

He thought that the platoon leader's family members could accompany him to the military base, but he didn't expect that they couldn't at all.

If it weren't for Shen Fenghua being a local resident, and her involvement in the process, the two children's household registration would have been a real hassle.

"Alright," Shen Fenghua waved her hand, not wanting to hear Qi Ye say those things, and gave him a reproachful look, "We're all family, why are you telling me this now, is it because you're being distant?"

"No, it's mainly..."

"Alright," Shen Fenghua softened her tone, "Don't always try to take on everything yourself. You're human too, and you get tired. Besides, I'm not disabled. I don't know how to do anything but eat, drink, and have fun."

Shen Fenghua's eyes were clear and earnest, and every word she spoke was from the heart: "This is our home, so we have to manage it together to make it better and better. Otherwise, if we rely on just one person, wouldn't we be exhausted?"

Qi Ye was deeply moved. He wanted to hug Shen Fenghua after killing half of the chicken, and Shen Fenghua refused him a couple of times before agreeing.

She pouted. Well, while she meant it, but…

Who can stay the same forever?

Over the years, she has long since learned that she will be good to those who are good to her, and vice versa. If Qi Ye never changes his mind, then the two of them can naturally continue to be together. But if he changes his mind...

Hmph~ Shen Fenghua thought, then she would have to teach this arrogant brat a lesson about what it means to be someone she can't mess with!

From this moment on, be a strong woman with a sweet tongue but a ruthless heart!

Of course, this wasn't something Shen Fenghua knew from the beginning; it was the result of Li Yanran training her for a long time, which she gradually came to understand.

Then, Shen Fenghua realized that some men are no different from children and need to be coaxed.

Qi Ye had no idea what Shen Fenghua was thinking, nor did he know that Shen Fenghua had already resolved to be a strong woman with a sweet tongue but a hard heart. He just felt that his wife was too cute and he couldn't put her down.

If no one's watching, just hug each other briefly; what's the point of hugging like that the whole time?

Shen Fenghua pushed Qi Ye away, "Hurry up, the chickens aren't all killed yet."

Although his arms felt empty, Qi Ye's heart was full of anticipation.

He laughed. "By the way, didn't you suspect Wang Xingda before?"

Wang Xingda!

Shen Fenghua immediately perked up, "What, you actually found something?"

“Hmm,” Qi Ye frowned when the matter was brought up, but did not go into details. He simply said, “This matter is not simple. It’s no longer just about human trafficking. Wang Xingda may have committed even more serious crimes. Feng Hua, remember, even if you encounter him during this period, you should avoid him.”