Although Brother Ye brought back a lot of cotton, it was impossible to make a quilt for everyone in the shed. After making clothes and cotton shoes, they could make at most three more quilts. This was only because Ye Weiwei secretly smuggled some of it out of her space.

However, with three quilts plus the existing few old ones, it's enough to squeeze in.

Liu Guilan couldn't stand Ye Weiwei cutting the new fabric into scraps. Although these were flawed pieces, most of them were still good, and cutting them like that was such a waste.

She found some old bed sheets, old clothes, scraps of cloth at home, and spent more than a day with Ye Weiwei piecing these pieces together to make three duvet covers.

“It looks much better this way. Otherwise, even with patches, such a large piece of cloth would still be conspicuous.”

Ye Weiwei nodded repeatedly, praising Liu Guilan for her thoughtfulness, which made Liu Guilan extremely happy.

Ye Weiwei gave the remaining flawed fabrics to Liu Guilan, telling her to take them back and make something out of them.

Liu Guilan declined once, but eventually accepted it.

Cloth coupons were hard to come by these days. The second son was getting married on the 20th of the first lunar month, so she had to get him some decent clothes. The bedding in the house could also be taken apart, washed, and replaced.

"Your older brother and sister-in-law are going to town to buy some things tomorrow. Is there anything you want? Have them buy it for you."

Ye Weiwei waved her hand: "We have everything we need at home. My second brother brought a lot of things with him this time. I don't even go out, and I still have enough."

Thinking of the two large packages Ye Huaijin brought that day, Liu Guilan couldn't help but secretly marvel at how much her daughter-in-law was pampered at home.

The two then talked about Huo Xiao's work. Huo Xiao officially reported to his workplace on the eighth day of the first lunar month. If he were to take a long-distance trip, he might not be able to go home for ten days or half a month.

Liu Guilan was worried about leaving Ye Weiwei alone at home.

In particular, their house is located at the back of the village, so far away that if something happens, no one can hear them even if they shout for a long time.

Moreover, Ye Weiwei is almost three months pregnant, and her nutrition needs to be adequate. Since Weiwei can't cook, she's even more worried.

“I’ll move in with you once the third child starts working. At least I can help with the meals.”

Ye Weiwei did not agree on the spot. She knew that Liu Guilan was worried about her, but it was best to discuss this matter with Huo Xiao first.

When they had dinner that evening, Ye Weiwei told Huo Xiao about it and looked at him questioningly.

Huo Xiao thought for a moment and said, "If you don't want Mom to move in and keep you company, then I'll just tell her to come over and help cook."

Even if Ye Weiwei didn't bring it up, Huo Xiao would still say it. His wife's cooking skills were really not good. He was afraid that when he went to work, he would come back to find her thin and starving.

Especially since she's carrying a baby inside her.

Ye Weiwei said helplessly, "My cooking isn't that bad, is it? I can manage to boil an egg or make millet porridge."

If all else fails, there are always modern appliances in the space to help. She can just use the kitchen appliances in the space to make it, and then use a substitution technique.

Huo Xiao: "You can't just eat boiled eggs and millet porridge every day! Whatever you want to eat, just let Mom make it for you. There's no need for the family to feel embarrassed. It will also save her from constantly worrying that you're not getting enough nutrition."

Seeing that Huo Xiao had made up his mind, Ye Weiwei didn't insist any further and could only nod.

She had a premonition that she was about to become famous in Daqingshan Village again.

She already has a headline in mind for this time to become famous.

Seeing the two discussing things, Ye Huaijin watched from the sidelines with a smile on her lips.

Only Little Star was focused on cooking.

However, after he finished eating the rice in his bowl, Ye Huaijin wouldn't let him eat anymore.

Little Star blinked her big eyes and looked at Ye Huaijin pitifully: "Second Uncle, I'm not full yet."

Ye Huaijin flicked his little head, "Eating too much at night will give you a stomachache."

Little Star looked at Huo Xiao with a wronged expression, "Uncle..."

Huo Xiao picked up a piece of meat from his bowl and gave it to Xiao Xingxing, saying, "Just have one more piece of meat."

Little Star's eyes crinkled with joy. "Thank you, Uncle! You're so kind, Uncle!"

Ye Huaijin feigned jealousy: "Is it enough to just give you meat?"

The little star covered her mouth and chuckled without saying a word.

Ye Huaijin complained to Ye Weiwei again: "You need to control your man. You can't spoil the child like this."

Especially since Little Star is a boy.

Ye Weiwei was speechless. The way he said it made it sound like he was somehow better than Huo Xiao.

It's a pound of gold, yet you still have the nerve to complain.

On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Huo Xiao got up early, ate breakfast, and went to work.

He was wearing a set of thermal clothing made from mutated animal hides that Ye Weiwei had made for him.

Last night, Ye Weiwei took this out and told him that she made it herself, which made him very happy. He wore it all night and walked around the room showing it off. If Xiaoxing and his second brother in the next room hadn't been asleep, he would have definitely worn it over and walked around a couple of times to show it off.

"Honey, where did you get this fabric? It's so comfortable to wear."

Ye Weiwei had already prepared an excuse, which came out smoothly: "I saw this by chance when I went to the black market in the county town. There were only so many of these, and I used them all to make clothes."

Upon hearing that it came from the black market, Huo Xiao's expression turned serious. He then instructed, "The black market is a mixed bag. You shouldn't go there anymore. If you want anything, I'll find a way to get it for you. Given my current status, it's very convenient for my family to have things they need."

He had already heard from Fang Ming about his wife buying rice and flour on the black market in the county town, but he had never had the chance to tell her about it. Now that she brought up the black market herself, it was a good opportunity to talk about it.

Ye Weiwei didn't take it to heart at all, nodded absentmindedly, and went to sleep.

When Huo Xiao saw Ye Weiwei's expression, he knew she hadn't listened to a word he said. His wife was highly skilled and daring, and fearless.

It seems he'll have to work hard and buy more things for the house. Once the house has everything it needs, there'll be no need for his young wife to go to the black market.

Huo Xiao had a good plan, but he didn't know that the county's black market had undergone a major reshuffle and change recently, and his wife, Ye Weiwei, was also involved in it, although the sleeping Ye Weiwei was still unaware of anything at the moment.

Xing Yuan and Tang Kun used the batch of high-quality grain provided by Ye Weiwei to completely seize control of the black market.

Even they didn't expect that the batch of grain would play such a great role.