Mu Jingheng and Xu Laosan (Mu Jingshu) returned to the Xu family with large and small bags, followed by their reluctant little tails. Of course, the little ones weren't oblivious and just followed along, since the eldest and second-in-command were helping with the luggage. So, the little ones helped carry the luggage like ants moving house.

Although the luggage was quite heavy, the happiness brought by the candy in their mouths made them all carry it carefully and diligently, afraid of accidentally breaking anything.

Grandma Xu couldn't help but laugh when she saw this.

The old lady adored well-behaved and sensible children. She greeted them with a smile, "Oh my! How are you all so capable? You're all amazing! Grandma will make you something delicious later."

The little ones' eyes lit up when they heard there was more delicious food, and they all chuckled.

They felt that today was the happiest day of their lives.

My parents never buy me candy at home, except for major holidays.

Oh! Sometimes when you're sick, you might eat some sugar after taking medicine, but this sugar isn't the kind you'd expect. To be precise, it's just a few grains of white or brown sugar pinched between your index finger and thumb to sweeten your mouth.

Why do all the kids in the brigade and even the whole school so sincerely put Xu Laosan in the position of leader? Firstly, Xu Laosan does have the ability to be a leader and the skill to fool people. Secondly, Xu Laosan always manages to bring out some good food from time to time.

Xu Laosan is a man of great loyalty and affection. Once he has recognized someone as a brother, he will share both good times and bad. When he has something delicious to eat, he has the ability to distribute the food to the maximum extent possible, making sure that everyone gets a share.

Of course, this treatment was limited to those he considered brothers, so the children in the brigade and school all longed to become Xu Laosan's brothers.

Now that Mu Jingshu has arrived, there's even more delicious food, so her position has immediately stabilized.

Mu Jingshu had also considered surpassing Xu Laosan to become the leader, but his persuasive skills were not as strong as Xu Laosan's, and his command abilities were not as good as Xu Laosan's. He had no choice but to willingly settle for second place.

However, this is only temporary. It is said that a soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier. Deep in Mu Jingshu's heart lies the determination to become the leader one day.

Xu Laosan frowned. He felt that his subordinates were too unruly. They had already delivered the goods, shouldn't they have left? Didn't they see that other people's relatives had just returned and they had so many heartwarming things to say?

All he thinks about all day long is food, as if he's ever let them go hungry (are you sure he hasn't let them go hungry?).

There were also a few people who were about the same age as Xu Laosan. As they grew older, they became more observant. They noticed the displeasure in Xu Laosan's eyes and immediately smiled and said to Grandma Xu, "Grandma, you are so kind! You are even kinder to us than my own grandmother. But we won't bother you today."

They talked and gestured for the other kids to follow them away.

Seeing that the children were about to leave, Grandma Xu immediately said, "Wait, children, wait a moment."

After saying that, Grandma Xu hurriedly turned around and went into the house.

Xu Laosan walked over to the child who had spoken, patted him on the shoulder like a little adult, and said with great satisfaction, "Brother, thanks, I will remember your kindness."

"Brother, what are you saying? Isn't this all we should do? We're brothers, after all!"

As expected of someone from the same system, their words were absolutely brilliant.

Xu Laosan was even more satisfied, "Brothers forever!"

Mu Jingheng, standing to the side, almost burst out laughing. This Xu Laosan is truly a talent; no wonder he was able to run a successful business at such a young age in his previous life.

Mu Jingheng felt that in this life he must take good care of Xu Laosan, let him do what he wants to do most and become the person he wants to be.

Grandma Xu grabbed a lot of candy, which she had saved up but was usually reluctant to eat. Now the children were enjoying it.

Grandma Xu: "Come, come, children, Grandma will give you candy."

The younger ones were all eyeing it longingly, but they didn't dare to take it if the older ones didn't take it.

"Grandma, big brother just gave us some, look, it still tastes sweet in our mouths."

Grandma Xu smiled as she handed out candies, saying, "What Big Brother gave me is Big Brother's, and what Grandma gave me is Grandma's. You are all good children, so please accept them. Grandma likes to see you eat them."

The older ones glanced at Xu Laosan, feeling embarrassed, but still didn't dare to accept.

Xu Laosan: "Take it if it's offered to you, don't dawdle."

"Okay!"

"Okay!"

The older children accepted the gifts with smiles, and didn't forget to thank Grandma Xu.

The little ones thought today was a really good day; they had never received so much candy in their lives. Especially those few with bruises and swelling on their faces, Grandma Xu felt sorry for them and gave them a few more candies.

As the children left the Xu family home, their walking postures were remarkably uniform; they all tightly clutched their pockets with one hand and beamed with smiles.

After leaving the Xu family's house, the children started chatting.

"With so much sugar, I can eat it for a long time."

“I’ll definitely eat longer than you. I have good teeth, so I can bite into very small pieces each time.”

"I don't believe you can eat alone."

"Exactly, don't you share with your older brothers, older sisters, younger brothers, and younger sisters?"

"Just bite it into smaller pieces, or like the eldest brother, smash it with a rock through the candy wrapper, and you're guaranteed to break it into many pieces."

The Xu family courtyard was finally left with only their own family members.

Grandma Xu happily took Mu Jingheng's hand and said with concern, "You've lost weight. You haven't been eating properly, have you? I'll go make you something delicious. Don't rush back to work recently. Our family doesn't rely on work points for a living. Your health is the most important thing. Take good care of yourself."

Mu Jingheng felt a warmth in his heart and hugged the old lady, saying, "I'll listen to Grandma."

Mu Jingshu also fawned over Grandma Xu, saying, "Grandma, I'll listen to you too."

Grandma Xu smiled happily, "Good, good, you are all good children."

Xu Laosan felt that his status in the family had been declining, but he got used to it and didn't think much of it.

Mu Jingheng took out the gifts for Old Madam Xu and Old Master Xu and handed them to Old Madam Xu.

Grandma Xu bought yarn, and Grandpa Xu bought a piece of fabric. They consulted the sales clerk before buying these items; otherwise, they wouldn't have known what to buy.

Actually, Xu Yaozu and Xu Yaoqiang's pieces were both made of fabric, while Yang Chunqin's, like Old Lady Xu's, was made of yarn.

Xu Laosan had a fountain pen and a modified military uniform, while Xu Zeyu had a pair of sneakers.

Mu Jingshu's things were all prepared by Old Master Mu and Mu Zhenting.

Xu Xinning's gift was a bit special; it was a long wool coat from Shanghai, which was very expensive. The department store only had a few of them, and if Mu Jingheng hadn't happened to be there, he probably wouldn't have had a chance to buy it.

Grandma Xu stroked the yarn with great affection; it was so soft and comfortable.

Grandma Xu felt that life was really good now. She had enough to eat and wear, her children were filial, and her grandchildren were around her. This must be what people often call the joy of family life.