Chapter 13 The Educational Strategies of Bear Parents

Wang Tianci, like a frightened bird, trembled with fear and quickly pulled his hand away, saying, "No...it wasn't me, I...I didn't steal the money."

Snap!

At the little chubby boy's feet lay a 10-yuan banknote shaped like a cigarette.

When Li Cuihua came to her senses, Yang Zhaodi had already picked up the banknotes and rolled them up in front of everyone.

"Oh, Li Cuihua wasn't lying after all. There really is a red oil mark on the neck of the portrait. Everyone come and take a closer look, so that some people won't take their resentment about losing money on others."

They craned their necks, stared intently, and kept staring at the little fat boy with strange looks as they made sure they could see the red oil stain.

Li Cuihua, fiercely protective of her child, snatched the banknotes, grabbed the chubby boy into her arms, and gently patted his back with her rough, dark hands, as if soothing a baby.

"Oh, Tianci, don't cry anymore, you are the best child in the world."

“This money was originally intended for you to buy meat. I’m so proud that you used it ahead of time. You spend big money without batting an eye. You can keep things to yourself. You have the demeanor of a great general. I’m overjoyed!”

The chubby boy gradually stopped crying, but his voice still trembled with sobs, "Mommy, will you still call the police to arrest me?"

"Of course not, Mom is going to embroider a banner to praise little Tianci for helping the adults with their expenses. Come on, let's go home and I'll make you a nice meal as a reward."

Onlookers: ...

Yunxia: What the hell? Are they bear parents?

"Li Cuihua, you really know how to educate children! Tianci is destined for greatness and will surely spend every last penny of your family's money!" Yang Zhaodi said sarcastically, hands on her hips.

"Pah! I think you're just jealous of Tianci's well-behaved, sensible, and cute nature. You should be thinking about how to discipline your own dog, Sheng!"

He spat on the ground, pushed aside the onlookers, put his arm around the chubby boy, and strode away.

"Sister-in-law Li spoils the child too much. I'm afraid Tianci will be spoiled by her."

“Oh dear, Sister Wu, it’s none of your business how other people handle their family affairs. If you just chime in, you’ll be cursing them out. You need to rein in your excessive kindness.”

"Come on, Xiaxia, Auntie will buy you some candy."

"No, Aunt Yang, Xiaxia just bought a big bag of candy. Aunt Wu, have you bought the meat? I... I'm a little sleepy."

After saying that, Xiao Yunxia, ​​who was acting like a drama queen, even pretended to yawn. Her slightly moist doe eyes were so cute that they melted anyone's heart.

Wu Lifang then realized that it was almost noon. "That's about it, Xiaxia. Wait a few more minutes, and Auntie will go back after getting some pork and lard."

"Boss, give me 8 jin of pork and 10 jin of lard!"

Pork, 1.4 yuan per jin, lard, 0.7 yuan per jin. Just thinking about the crispy lard cracklings makes Yunxia's mouth water.

The shop owner was shrewd; he rounded down the price, and Wu Lifang paid 18 yuan. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Yang Zhaodi, who hadn't finished buying her goods, she led Yunxia toward the exit.

Jiang Chao, who had been standing stiffly by the exit, kept glancing at it. When he saw the two finally come out, he immediately stepped forward and said in a sinister tone, "Hmph, I thought you were going to stay inside!"

Hiss, dark clouds loom over the city; Jiang Chao is truly angry.

"Brother Jiang Chao, you have no idea what happened at the market just now. If it weren't for Xia Xia's quick thinking, she would still be stuck here with them and wouldn't let her leave!"

The gloomy young man looked the bean sprout up and down, and said disdainfully, "You? Ha, you're stupid. Don't stand at the door, you're blocking other people's way."

Yunxia suddenly turned her head but did not see the pedestrian who was blocked. Jiang Chao, is it fun to play tricks on people?

Even though I thought that way, I still took small steps and moved away.

"Ah Chao, Xia Xia is right. We owe her a lot today. It's getting late, and An An is still waiting at home. Let's hurry back!"

With Aunt Wu as her powerful backer, Xiao Yunxia became much bolder. She rested her chin on the rice candy, winked and made faces at the dark-faced boy.

"childish!"

Jiang Chao rolled his eyes at her, slung his jingling cloth bag over his shoulder, and strode forward.

As long as it works, who cares if it's childish!

Yunxia followed with quick, short steps.

On the way, the boy, whose face was gloomy, finally couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked what had happened in the market.

Yunxia pursed her lips, maintaining her composure, and refused to speak, which made someone's handsome face turn ashen with anger. It was only because Aunt Wu couldn't bear to watch that she told her everything that had just happened.

"He who steals a needle when young will steal gold when old. The Wu family is in for a good show!"

Even though her tone was cold, Yunxia could still detect the gloating in it.

The two exchanged a glance, both able to discern each other's hidden thoughts.

Only kind-hearted Aunt Wu is still worried about the little fat boy's future!

Back home, Xiao Jiang'an, who was sitting on the doorstep, excitedly ran up to his older brother, grabbed his clothes, and craned his neck to peek behind him.

"Jiang An, would you like vinegar or soy sauce? I'll pour it for you!"

Yunxia: Jiang Chao, are you a devil?

Upon hearing this, the little boy pouted, his mournful eyes frequently darting towards his unscrupulous older brother.

"The candy is with that childish girl. Go ask her for it. Don't bother me, or I'll break the bottle and splatter soy sauce all over your face."

After saying that, she bypassed Jiang An and strode into the kitchen. The little girl, fidgeting with her fingers and staring intently at the rice candy with her grape-like eyes, asked, "Sister Yunxia, ​​are you a childish devil?"

"An'an, don't be like your brother and give other people nicknames. Come on, let's go back inside and share some candy."

Wu Lifang watched the children's playful fights and felt a warm glow in her heart.

My eldest son is good in every way, but unfortunately, he always has a stern face, gets angry easily, and speaks in a tone just like an adult.

Since Xiaxia arrived, Achao's expression has become much richer, and he has also shown a bit of the vigor that a young man should have. Looking at their backs as they leaned on each other, Wu Lifang smiled with satisfaction.

Because we had important things to do in the afternoon, lunch was extremely simple: sweet potato porridge with leftover fried dough sticks from the morning. It was a simple meal, but the whole family enjoyed it happily.

In the afternoon, the much-anticipated process of boiling flower oil finally began.

Wu Lifang used scissors to cut off the lymph nodes on the flower oil, washed it, put it in a pot of cold water, blanched it for 5 minutes, drained it, cut it into small pieces, poured a ladle of water into a pot, added the flower oil, and simmered it over low heat.

As the moisture evaporates and the oil separates, the lard shrinks in a short while, revealing a golden-yellow lard that emits a rich aroma.

The little boy, who loved hiding in the box, came out drawn by the aroma and squatted down next to the little girl, asking in a soft, sweet voice, "Sister Yunxia, ​​when can we eat the fried pork cracklings?"

"Jiang An, wipe your drool. Aren't you ashamed?"

Wow, does Jiang Chao have a third eye in the back of his head? He can see behind him even when he's lighting a fire.

Jiang An obeys his brother's orders unconditionally!

I raised my arm and wiped the drool from the corner of my mouth with my sleeve. Luckily, I had sleeves, otherwise I would have to change my clothes every day.

It's worth mentioning that the sleeves were designed by Jiang Chao, and the cuffs are embroidered with a sunflower.

"Xiaxia, take An'an to play in the main room. The kitchen is full of oily fumes, and if you stay in it for too long, you'll feel nauseous and won't have an appetite for dinner."