When the three children returned home, Yao's mother and Xiao Yan were nagging them: "I don't know if they've found a place to stay yet. They don't have many food coupons left, so they'll probably go hungry tonight."

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Xiao Yan thought it was an emergency and immediately ran to open it. To her surprise, she saw three children and exclaimed, "Why are you back? What happened?"

Yao Tongjia let the two of them go in first and then closed the door. Yao's mother had already run out: "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Yao Tongxu immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Mom, Aunt Xiao, the school tells us to go to class on September 1st!"

These words put the two adults at ease, but then they became excited again: "Really? All three of you are supposed to go to school on September 1st? Did you have any exams?"

Yao Tongxu answered again: "We took the test! The first test was math. Xiao Ge got a perfect score, my sister got the worst score of 90, but I got 95!"

Seeing Yao Tongxu smugly putting down Yao Tongjia, Xiao Gengwu frowned and quickly looked at Yao Tongjia's expression. Finding that Yao Tongjia's expression had not changed, he breathed a sigh of relief, but still glared at Yao Tongxu.

Xiao Yan kept watching Xiao Gengwu, seeing his ever-changing expressions, feeling both happy and heartbroken. She was very happy that her son was no longer completely indifferent to the outside world.

But the fact that he completely focused his emotions on another person made her heartbroken. She knew that the one who loved first often suffered the most, especially in a situation like her son's.

Her son truly cares deeply for Tongtong. Now, she can only pray that Tongtong will love her son in return, otherwise it would be the biggest disaster for him!

Yao Tongxu continued his performance: "After we finished the Chinese exam, Principal Ke only corrected the basic questions, and then happily told another teacher that he had found a treasure."

At this point, Yao Tongxu laughed heartily. Today's experience was so much fun, and he really enjoyed the outside world.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Yao's mother happily spun around: "That's great, that's great! I was worried that you hadn't been to school before and wouldn't know how to take the exams. Now that's the case, it's wonderful!"

Xiao Yan checked the time and asked, "You haven't eaten yet, have you?"

Yao Tongjia took out the food coupons and handed them to Xiao Yan: "We'll take the exam as soon as we go. After we finish, we'll still have time, so we'll come straight back. We don't want you to worry about us while we're away!"

Xiao Yan took the grain coupons, intending to take them back to the brigade leader tomorrow. They were actually borrowed, and she was worried about how to repay them. Now that the grain coupons were back, she didn't have to worry anymore!

"Your mom was just worried that you weren't eating well, and now you're back. Go see what she made for you. Smell this, she must have made noodle soup, right? I'm hungry too!"

"Even if you're hungry, have a bowl. I made enough for both of us. Our children are all successful, so let's not skimp on it!"

Yao Tongjia wanted to go into the kitchen to help get the dumpling soup, but Xiao Gengwu stopped her and went in himself.

When Yao Ma saw Xiao Gengwu come in, she was a little surprised, but she was still worried that he would burn his hands: "Let me take it, it's hot!"

Xiao Gengwu shook his head and insisted on taking a bowl out to Yao Tongjia. Seeing that Xiao Gengwu was no longer like the emotionless robot before, he was more considerate to his daughter.

Yao Ma's smile deepened, and Xiao Yan hugged her friend's hand and sighed, "Look, I haven't even eaten anything my son brought, but your daughter is enjoying the good fortune. At this moment, I suddenly understand how my former mother-in-law felt."

Yao's mother glanced at her friend sideways: "Why do you want to be like your ex-mother-in-law?"

"How could I dare? They're a loving couple, and I couldn't be happier. I just hope Tongtong has feelings for Geng'er too, otherwise Geng'er will be ruined!"

The topic was a bit heavy, so Yao's mother pushed Xiao Yan away, saying, "They're all still young. Let them develop their relationship; we shouldn't interfere! Go and eat them; the children are hungry!"

"Yes, yes, housekeeper!"

The family finished their meal in a harmonious atmosphere, then some took showers, others washed the dishes, and only after everyone had gone to bed did Yao Tongjia enter the space.

She surveyed her space, trying to see what items were appropriate for this era, as she wanted to find an opportunity to exchange the supplies for money.

A 20-square-meter room is too small for three people.

It's June 1974 now, and they still have three and a half years of study in the county until December 1977. She doesn't want to be cramped and confined to that small room.

Buy a detached house with its own yard, and find an opportunity to have Yao's mother and master come to live in the county. It's such a waste that they live in the countryside!

The next day, Yao Tongjia took Xiao Gengwu and Yao Tongxu up the mountain to collect Chinese medicinal herbs. Now that the busy farming season was over, there was less work to do in the fields, and Yao's mother was all that was needed to do the work at home.

While Yao Tongjia was collecting herbs in the mountains, she could also gather some pig feed, which would earn her some work points so she could receive more grain at the end of the year.

They always bought food to eat, which meant they could never save any money. There was nothing they could do about it, as there were only three women in the family who could work.

Previously, the original owner and Aunt Yao were the main force to be used. The original owner also knew the situation at home, so he worked hard and would often go up the mountain to collect herbs when he had nothing to do.

Later, the original owner rolled down the mountain. Xiao Yan and Yao Ma were afraid that she would hurt herself by working too hard, so they asked her to go to the infirmary to learn from Xiao Yan.

After studying at the clinic, she only helps with farm work during the busy farming season; otherwise, she doesn't go to the fields. Now, out of the five people in her family, only Yao's mother works in the fields.

Yao Tongjia could only go up the mountain to collect herbs or cut pig feed whenever she had free time, so that she could at least earn some work points. Now that both men in the family had recovered their health, of course she had to make use of them and not let them sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Xiao Gengwu was going up the mountain for the second time. He still kept his eyes straight ahead and followed closely behind Yao Tongjia, while Yao Tongxu clearly couldn't see enough, constantly looking here and touching there.

Sometimes she would exclaim in surprise, "Sister, what is this?"

"Sister, these flowers are so pretty! Let's pick one to take home!"

Hearing Yao Tongxu calling out repeatedly, Yao Tongjia thought to herself, "This is what a normal person would do. It's abnormal that Xiao Gengwu isn't curious about anything!"

However, Xiao Gengwu cannot be judged by ordinary standards. He only maintains a high level of focus on people and things that interest him!

Thinking of this, Yao Tongjia felt a strange unease rising within her. Xiao Gengwu seemed to be too focused on her! With that thought, Yao Tongjia turned and glanced back at Xiao Gengwu.

Xiao Gengwu happened to be looking at her too. When he saw her turn around, a smile immediately appeared on his face. This smile was so charming that it made Yao Tongjia lose her composure.

Xiao Gengwu immediately rushed over and helped Yao Tongjia up: "What's wrong?"

Yao Tongjia said, "Is your smile killing me?"

Clearly not, he could only shake his head: "It's nothing, I was just spacing out for a moment!"

Xiao Gengwu was clearly somewhat incredulous, but he didn't say anything. He released Yao Tongjia and continued to watch her from behind. Yao Tongjia regretted in her heart that she had been captivated by Xiao Gengwu's handsome face.

Sigh! Male beauty really is bewitching!