Shen Qiaoyue didn't understand these work-related matters.

Li Xiaoxiao knew that Shen Qiaoyue didn't understand these things, or rather, didn't want to talk about them or know them.

These days, discussing these things is very sensitive.

Shen Qiaoyue brought the washed dishes to the dining table in the living room.

They saw that the three children were already sitting in their seats, eagerly waiting for the meal to be served.

Upon seeing Shen Qiaoyue's appearance, the three children's faces lit up with joy.

Seeing Mom come out with a bowl means it's almost time to eat.

Xiao Nian smiled excitedly.

"Mom, I'm hungry."

"Don't worry, we'll have rice tonight, you'll definitely have a full meal," Shen Qiaoyue comforted the children.

Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. We're having meat today, and this meat looks so juicy and flavorful.

We only eat meat once a week. There's no other way; meat is scarce to begin with. It's rare that today we not only killed a chicken but also bought meat from the supply and marketing cooperative to make braised pork.

"Auntie, I want to eat meat. Can I have a piece first?" Just thinking about it made my mouth water, and I couldn't help but swallow.

After listening, Shen Qiaoyue smiled and placed the bowl of rice in front of Xiangxiang.

"Come on, let Auntie put some food on your plate." Shen Qiaoyue picked up her chopsticks and put a piece of braised pork into Xiangxiang's bowl, saying, "Come on, eat slowly first. Your grandma will cook the chicken in a little while."

"Mom?" Da Nian raised his hand, wanting to eat now as well.

"Don't rush, Mom will serve you some soup. Have a couple of sips of soup first, then eat your meal." Shen Qiaoyue knew that her two siblings would definitely lose control of themselves.

When Da Nian and Xiao Nian heard that there was soup to drink, they quieted down.

"Auntie, the meat is so delicious, so delicious!" Just thinking about eating meat makes her very happy, and she will share her happy feelings about eating meat with the adults.

"It's delicious, I'll eat more later," Shen Qiaoyue replied gently.

Shen Qiaoyue served the soup, one bowl for each person.

"Be careful with the soup, don't be too hasty, there's plenty more, no one will take it from you." Shen Qiaoyue never scolded the children; she always spoke to them softly and gently.

Shen Qiaoyue was fair to all the children, or at least she considered herself to be fair.

Okay~

Xiao Nian happily blew on it, felt the temperature was about right, and took a small sip.

"Grandma, it's delicious! Grandma, Mom, you've worked so hard!" Xiao Nian was a big fan of flattery, and Shen Qiaoyue liked to say the same thing. Xiao Nian would then imitate Shen Qiaoyue's actions.

Shen Qiaoyue would often praise Li Xiaoxiao's cooking skills, and she would say the same thing when Lu Chen was cooking.

The children also imitated them.

"Grandma, it's delicious." Xiangxiang took a small sip, and it was a little hot. After frowning slightly, she heard her older sister praising her grandmother's cooking skills, so she looked towards the kitchen and said to her grandmother.

After his two younger sisters finished speaking, Danian got off the stool and walked out.

"Auntie, shall I help?" Danian was not willing to be outdone and offered to help Li Xiaoxiao serve the dishes.

He raised his hands high, as if asking for help.

"Danian, you're too young to carry this. Wait until you're a little older before you help your auntie." This is freshly cooked chicken in her hands. She can't let Danian carry it like this, or if it falls to the ground, no one will get any to eat tonight.

Da Nian followed behind Li Xiaoxiao with disappointment.

He muttered to himself, "When will I grow up?"

Hearing Da Nian's words, Li Xiaoxiao turned around and glanced at the unhappy Da Nian, and patiently replied, "It'll be soon. Da Nian will be all grown up when he becomes a man."

"When was that?" Da Nian asked excitedly, looking up at his aunt.

Looking at Da Nian's expectant expression, Shen Qiaoyue felt both amused and helpless.

"Da Nian, come and eat first." Da Nian had asked this question several times and answered it several times.

"Oh~"

Disappointed, Da Nian came in and sat down to eat.

After putting down the chicken, Li Xiaoxiao untied her apron, sat down, and picked up her chopsticks to eat.

During the meal, Da Nian remained silent.

Li Xiaoxiao said to Shen Qiaoyue, "Xiaoyue, I'm going to the city to buy tickets tomorrow. Is there anything I need to bring for the child, or anything I need to send to Lu He?"

"No." Shen Qiaoyue replied while eating that she had no needs, then looked at the children and asked, "Children, is there anything you'd like to eat?"

"Me...me?" Xiao Nian and Xiang Xiang both raised their hands, wanting to say what they liked to eat.

Shen Qiaoyue looked at Danian. Unlike his two younger sisters, he didn't clamor for delicious food.

“Our little baby, what are you thinking about?” Shen Qiaoyue asked Da Nian.

Da Nian looked at his mother and said, "I miss Grandpa. Grandpa said that I have to grow into a man before I can visit him."

But he doesn't know when he will grow up.

Shen Qiaoyue looked at Danian, who was a sentimental child.

"You miss Grandpa that much?" Shen Qiaoyue put down her chopsticks and listened patiently to what Danian had to say.

“Mom, I called Grandpa yesterday. He was coughing and had no strength to speak. He was like that when I was with him. Grandpa must be sick to be like this.” Danian was worried about his grandfather’s health. “I dreamed about Grandpa. I dreamed that he was all alone and so bored.”

Shen Qiaoyue looked at Danian, a little child, and she knew that Jiang Mingjing was bored.

Shen Qiaoyue and Li Xiaoxiao exchanged a glance.

"It's okay, wait a bit. In two months, we'll be able to see Grandpa. In a few days, when Grandpa calls, we'll tell him the good news, okay?" Shen Qiaoyue stroked Danian's face, comforting him.

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