Each child got a packet of powdered milk. After drinking it once, the children treasured their own packet. Especially since drinking it can make them taller, this was very tempting to them, so they hid their own packet carefully.

The main reason they hid it was to protect themselves from Liu Tiao. After all, Liu Tiao had a history of secretly stealing their snacks and putting them in his own cans. And considering Liu Tiao's enthusiasm for milk powder, they still had to be extra careful...

"So it's here~" Hiding the milk powder wasn't a difficult task for Liu Tiao. After all, he was the best at hiding and finding things. It wasn't long before Liu Tiao found Qi Tiao's milk powder. A small hand quietly approached, and then moved closer...

Qi Tiao opened his big, clear eyes, walked up to Liu Tiao and asked, "Brother Liu Tiao, what are you doing here?"

The six hands retracted awkwardly, "Nothing, I just took a look..."

As he was watching, Liu Tiao touched the milk powder of his brother San Tiao.

"Liu Tiao?" San Tiao already knew Liu Tiao's little idea, so he walked over and called out softly.

"Hey!" Liu Tiao was startled, his eyes widened, and he ran away quickly.

Then Liu Tiao found the milk powder of his older brother and second brother one after another, and his chubby little face was immediately troubled.

He couldn't take the big brother's. He needed to grow taller and protect the six-legged one... He couldn't take the second brother's either. The second brother had a strong fist and would get beaten if he took it... He couldn't take the remaining eight-legged one even if he wanted to, because he hadn't found it yet...

Rokujo sighed, the day over. Then the next day he started tinkering around again, trying to figure out how to get some milk powder for his older and younger brothers.

Milk powder can help him grow taller. If he drinks more, he'll grow faster. When he grows bigger, his brother won't call him small anymore. He can eat as much as he wants, play with firecrackers, and even join the army... Thinking of this, Liu Tiao's brain worked even faster. He tried to trick people everywhere, and finally tricked the young, ignorant, and innocent Ba Tiao.

"Eighth, if you divide me, I will grow taller and can protect you. Are you willing?" Six asked again based on the principle of voluntariness.

"Yes, I do!" Ba Tiao nodded heavily, his little mouth wide open, looking very happy.

San Tiao and Qi Tiao were sitting on the bed reading. Seeing Ba Tiao happily counting money, they felt a little annoyed. Shouldn't they read more?

"Bai Tiao, you wanted to give it to me, right? You can't take it back." Ba Tiao agreed so quickly that Liu Tiao couldn't help but confirm it again.

"Yeah, yeah~" Eight were quite generous and trusting towards Six and Eight, and took the initiative to open the milk powder bag and offer it with both hands.

However, Bajiao's unreservedness did not arouse Liujiao's brotherly love. The little guy took the spoon and scooped three full spoonfuls without hesitation. He was caught by Cheng Zhenzhu who happened to enter the room.

"Mother..." Liu Tiao pounced on Cheng Zhenzhu, his eyes sly as he said, "Ba Tiao wanted to give it to me, but I don't want it. He insisted on giving it to me. If you don't believe me, ask Ba Tiao?"

Cheng Zhenzhu looked at Ba Tiao, "Bai Tiao, is that so?"

"Tie it, tie it~" Ba Tiao nodded vigorously, his little head like pounding garlic. "Brother Liu Tiao, please protect Ba Tiao~"

Good boy. It really is a matter of mutual consent, one willing to give, the other willing to take. Since that's the case, she can't interfere, lest it hinder the brotherly relationship... Cheng Zhenzhu patted Liu Tiao's shoulder and said with a smile, "Liu Tiao, then you must protect Ba Tiao well."

"Yeah, of course." Liu Tiao nodded and scooped another spoonful in front of his mother. He accidentally spilled some, but Liu Tiao didn't want to waste it, so he coaxed Ba Tiao to finish it.

Ba Tiao licked the dry milk powder, his eyes shining. The dry milk powder was so delicious, and Brother Liu Tiao was such a kind person...

Oh my god, how could Ba Tiao be such a naive and innocent person? Cheng Zhenzhu carefully recalled the image of Lu Siqi, the second male lead in the book "80s". If she remembered correctly, he should be a sunny and cheerful boy who is a bit outgoing and smart? This naive and innocent person in front of her really doesn't fit.

Maybe she still needs to grow up, Cheng Zhenzhu thought silently.

Three and seven licked up their milk powder at a glance, while eight happily spun around, arms around each other's shoulders like brothers, and continued to bury their heads in their books. They should read more, because reading can make them smarter...

Ever since the "milk powder incident," the family has been clearly divided into two factions. One and two go to school but don't participate. Three and seven are one, the studious ones, who gather together every day to read, write, and do math. Six and eight are the other, who eat, drink, and have fun, occasionally chasing the dog or chicken. They live a happy and carefree life.

But it wasn't long before they weren't so happy or carefree anymore.

Because San Tiao and Qi Tiao were serious and studious, Cheng Zhenzhu rewarded the two dolls with a lot of food, including cheese sticks and QQ candies that had not appeared for a long time.

As for Six and Eight, they weren't just playing by themselves, but they also caused trouble. Cheng Zhenzhu specially prepared cornmeal porridge and sweet potato rice for them as their main meal. As for cheese sticks and QQ candies, there were none. They were lucky enough to have a basic snack of one White Rabbit candy per day...

Six and Eight hadn't seen so many delicious foods for a long time. They crumpled up the wrinkled wrappers of the White Rabbit candies, stared at Three and Seven with their droopy little faces, and drooled.

"Brother, is this delicious? What does it taste like?" Ba Tiao had been given a cheese stick once, but had never eaten QQ candy. When he saw the beautiful, crystal clear purple candy, he really wanted to try it.

"QQ candy is delicious, milk sticks are delicious, they are all delicious..." Qi Tiao nodded and ate another QQ candy with rich grape aroma very happily.

Auntie Pigsy rewarded him with ten candies and two cheese sticks. He'd had the cheese sticks twice before, both times from Auntie Pigsy. They were delicious treats that Mommy couldn't buy...

"Brother San Tiao, I haven't eaten cheese sticks for a long time. Liu Tiao can't even remember how it tastes..." Liu Tiao stared at the cheese stick in San Tiao's hand and said quite tactfully.

"It's delicious, sweet, fragrant, and has a stronger milk flavor than powdered milk..." San Tiao took a lick and told Liu Tiao how it tasted. He knew what Liu Tiao meant, but his mother said that if he didn't behave well, he would be punished, so he couldn't be soft-hearted.

So, the two brothers, Liu Tiao and Ba Tiao, stood by and watched for a long time, their eyes almost sore, but they still didn't get any food.

"There's no candy, no milk sticks, nothing at all!" Ba Tiao frowned, looking troubled. He suddenly realized that following his brother Liu Tiao was a dead end...