After breakfast, Li Jiakang and his family started to get busy.

Li Xu rode a bicycle to Du Hong's house.

When we arrived, we saw that the gate of the Du family's courtyard was ajar, so we pushed the cart straight in.

Perhaps hearing the sound, a person hurried out of the room, still chewing non-stop. Seeing Li Xu, he immediately showed an excited expression, "Brother-in-law."

Then he trotted to Li Xu and looked at the cloth bag hanging on the car with curiosity.

"Stop looking and go close the gate to the yard."

After saying that, Li Xu took the cloth bag and walked into the house.

After taking two steps, she saw Du Ming and others coming out of the house. Yang Li was still asking, "Xiao Xu, have you eaten? If not, have something at home."

"We've finished eating, Aunt Yang. Come inside and eat before the food gets cold." Li Xu said as he invited everyone inside. "Uncle Du, come in. I'm not a stranger. Why are you guys out while we're eating?"

Du Ming smiled and responded as he walked in, "Xiao Xu, you really don't want to eat anything?"

"I really don't want to eat anymore. I don't need to be polite with you."

After entering the room, Du Hong poured Li Xu a cup of tea and whispered, "Wait a moment, we'll be done eating soon."

Li Xu took the water cup with a smile on his face, "It's okay, don't worry, there's plenty of time today."

Du Hong didn't respond, but quickly walked to the dining table and started eating.

Du Sen, on the other hand, finished his meal in just a few bites. He came to Li Xu's side and stared at the bag, "Brother-in-law, what's in this?"

"I brought you some delicious food."

Du Sen was surprised. "Egg cake? Brother-in-law, is it an egg cake?"

He misunderstood, but no one else did.

Yang Li quickly finished her breakfast and walked over to sit next to Li Xu. She also pulled Du Sen over and asked, "Xiao Xu, is there meat inside?"

Ever since Du Hong and Li Xu got engaged, even in this situation, their family would occasionally be able to eat some meat, especially during festivals. There was no doubt that Li Xu would send them meat.

So Yang Li guessed that it was this thing.

Of course, Qingming Festival doesn't count, as there's no such thing as giving gifts to living people during this festival...

"Well, there are also some dumplings and a bottle of wine. New Year, new atmosphere. You guys should be happy too."

After hearing so much, Yang Li did not refuse, with a smile on her face, "Then Aunt Yang, you're welcome."

Du Ming, who was still eating, suddenly brightened up. "You have wine? Xiaoxu, why don't you stay home at noon? Let's drink together, okay?"

Li Xu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Uncle Du, you should go drink with Brother Feng tonight. I'll have a good drink with you during the Chinese New Year."

"Alright then." Du Ming's face was filled with regret, his voice lowered. He then glanced at the excited Du Feng and said in a very displeased tone, "You're lucky, kid."

Du Feng didn't care at all, with a smile on his face, "Xiao Xu, this is all thanks to you, brother."

Li Xu waved his hand. "That's pointless. Why are you being so polite to me?"

Then he took out the wine and handed it to Yang Li, then waved to Du Sen, "Xiao Sen, go to the kitchen and find a basin, and then empty the things in the bag into it."

Although it’s not egg cake, he likes meat and glutinous rice balls just as well. Du Sen responded happily, took the bag and ran out.

At this time, everyone at the table had finished breakfast, and Yang Li got up and started to clean up.

Du Hong had just picked up an empty bowl when Yang Li whispered, "Don't bother, I can handle it by myself. Go talk to Xiao Xu."

Although the voice was low, Li Xu still heard it. While responding to Du Ming, he pretended to look at Du Hong unintentionally.

Du Hong placed the bowl on the table and walked over to Li Xu. "Xiao Xu, why did you come here by bike today?"

"It's a holiday today, and I was afraid that if I walked out, I'd run into neighbors asking what was in my bag, so I just rode my bike here. But I was overthinking it, and I didn't see many people along the way."

Du Ming laughed immediately, "They must have gotten some extra sleep at home to reduce their energy consumption."

"I didn't think of this possibility until I was halfway through the ride, but since I had already started, I just kept riding."

They chatted for a while, then took stools and went back to the yard to continue chatting.

Li Xu then remembered that he still had some sunflower seeds and peanuts in his pocket, and quickly took them out and distributed some to everyone. "I only got a small amount of these, so don't think it's too little."

It's true that there aren't many, but it's not as little as you might think. It's just that these things are fried. Although they don't have any other flavor, they taste very fragrant. The more you eat, the more addictive you become. Li Xu's family had almost eaten it all in just a short while that morning...

The stuff in his pocket was something he had brought specially for Du Hong and the others to try, so it was a token of his appreciation...

"What's there to be disgusted with? I'm glad I can taste these now." Du Ming said as he peeled a peanut and popped it into his mouth. After chewing it twice, he exclaimed, "These peanuts are fried well. Really fragrant."

When the others heard this, they all started eating, saying “It’s so delicious” over and over again.

Du Sen finished the food in his hand very quickly, and then he turned his attention to Du Hong. He said with a shy smile, "Sister, can you give me some?"

When Li Xu was distributing the items, he naturally gave the most to Du Hong, so at this moment she still had the most in her hands.

Du Hong glanced at him, then took out two peanuts and handed them over. "That's all. I won't give you any more if you ask for more."

"Thank you, sister." After Du Sen took it, he turned his head and looked at Li Xu, "Brother-in-law, if I come to your house this afternoon, will you still have this to eat?"

Before Li Xu could say anything, Yang Li scolded him, "You stay at home and don't go anywhere today."

She knew that since Li Xu could send so many good things to their family, she must have left more at home, and today she would definitely prepare a very rich meal, so it would not be a good idea to visit at this time.

What's more, melon seeds and peanuts are very rare nowadays. It's good enough for Li Xu to get some. What if Du Sen doesn't know the seriousness of the matter and eats them all? How will the Li family look at the Du family?

Du Ming also understood this logic and also did not allow Du Sen to go out today.

Seeing that both of them said so, Li Xu had no choice but to say, "Xiao Sen, I don't have any left at home. I'll let you eat as much as you want when I get more."

Du Sen immediately became dejected. "Well, brother-in-law, tell Xiaoju that I won't be playing with her this afternoon. I'll go tomorrow."

Then, as if remembering that he had forgotten someone, he added, "By the way, tell my second brother too. I'll play with him next time he's on winter vacation."

Everyone in the courtyard looked grim upon hearing this.