Li Xu nodded, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Li Ju's voice, "Second brother, come and play with us."

"I'll play with you. Big brother needs to get something to eat for us." Li Chen quickly took over the conversation, then looked at Li Xu with a flattering smile, "Big brother, go quickly. I'm here with you, little sister."

"You little brat, you only know how to eat." Li Xu glared at him, then touched Li Ju's little head, "Play with your third brother for a while, and your second brother will bring you something delicious later."

Li Ju glanced to the side and said crisply, "Second brother, you go ahead. I want to watch over my nephew with my eldest sister."

Li Xu nodded, "Okay, Third Brother, come and close the door."

"Hey!" Li Chen responded and followed happily.

After more than ten minutes, Li Xu came back carrying a big bag.

"Brother, you're back. Are you thirsty? Do you want me to pour you a glass of water?"

Looking at Li Chen, who was smiling, Li Xu said without hesitation, "Go, pour me a cup of tea."

Li Chen smiled even more happily, closed the door and ran into the house.

Li Mei shook her head after seeing this scene. "The third child probably has never been so attentive to our parents."

"That's true. Xiaochen usually doesn't offer to work." Hu Guilan then said to Li Xu with a smile, "He just kept looking out through the crack in the door. He wouldn't leave even if I called him. He's just waiting for you to come back."

After she came back from the bathroom, she was still wondering why Li Chen was still standing at the door.

It wasn't until Li Mei explained it that I understood.

Li Xu agreed and said, "This kid deserves a beating. He's quick to take advantage of opportunities, but when there are no advantages, he wants to see me make a fool of myself."

He still remembers what happened a few days ago.

Now that I have time, I can always seize the opportunity to give him a good beating.

Li Xu sat on the stool, took Li Ju into his arms, and opened the bag. "Little sister, come and take a look. Just take whatever you want to eat."

At this time, Li Chen came out with water. After seeing this scene, he quickly said, "Second brother, there is me."

Li Xu took the water cup and took a sip, then glanced at him, "You? Wait over there."

Then I saw Li Chen with a sad face, "Second brother..."

"If you keep talking nonsense, I won't give you any food."

After hearing what Li Xu said, Li Chen instantly became quiet and waited silently by the side.

Hu Guilan and Li Mei looked at each other and shook their heads.

I think this third brother really has no idea of ​​his status...

When Li Ju saw what was in the bag, her eyes widened instantly, "Brother, there is another bag in here."

"Yes, yes, it's all the fault of the third brother. If he hadn't interrupted me, I would have taken it out long ago."

Li Chen: ...

Then Li Xu took out the bag and handed it to Hu Guilan, "Sister-in-law, there are 20 kilograms of fat and some oil in it. Let's make some meat for lunch and make dumplings with the rest."

Hu Guilan took the bag and hesitated, "Wouldn't it be bad if we didn't wait for Mom and Dad to eat together?"

"It's okay. Big Sister bought all the lean meat today. Just add it all together and cook it. We'll have some for lunch and the rest for dinner."

"Xiao Xu, aren't you afraid of being seen carrying so many things?" Li Mei asked.

When she heard Li Xu say that he was going to get something, she thought it was just a few things. She really didn't expect there would be so many.

Li Xu waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I was very careful on the way back. No one saw me."

The most important thing is that he was waiting at a corner not far from his home. When the time came, he saw that there was no one on the road, so he took out the things and rushed to the door of his house in three or two steps.

It's very safe.

In fact, he was also helpless.

It was Sun Xiu who came into the room and woke him up in the morning. If he took out such a big bag from the room.

Isn't that funny?

This is a challenge to Sun Xiu's eyesight and IQ.

Li Mei nodded, then asked, "Aren't you going to send some to Xiaohong's family? Are you not going to save some for the New Year?"

"I have something else prepared for Xiaohong's family. Don't worry about the New Year. I have something better prepared."

Upon hearing this, Hu Guilan and the other person became excited.

"This big piece of fat you got is first-rate. Is there anything better?"

Li Xu chuckled, "I'm not talking about pork. There will be some beef and mutton in a few days, but the quantity will not be large. We can eat them then. One will be stewed in soup, and the other will be braised. It just so happens that we will have a holiday by then, so we don't have to worry about others smelling the food after eating these."

Li Mei and the other person looked at each other and swallowed.

"Xiao Xu, are you really sure?"

These two things are not available to ordinary people at this time, let alone in normal times.

Because beef and mutton are used to feed ethnic groups with special beliefs.

A few years ago, Li Jiakang exchanged a small piece of mutton on the black market. The price was ridiculously high, but the taste of it after being stewed into soup is still unforgettable to Li Mei.

Hu Guilan had never tasted these two things, but she had heard others say they tasted good...

Li Xu had a confident expression on his face, "Don't worry, when have I ever lied to you?"

Seeing him like this, the two of them stopped asking questions.

Hu Guilan got up and took the things to the kitchen.

Li Xu took out a wooden square box from his bag, opened it, took out a piece of cake and handed it to Li Ju, "Come here, little sister, try this cake and see if it's delicious."

It’s no wonder that the things given in this system upgrade are of high quality.

Especially the various cakes and candied fruits, which are all packed in wooden boxes with the words "Happy New Year" written on the outside.

Li Mei stared at it, "Could this be something that some leading cadre took out?"

"Who knows? Now it's mine in my hand." Li Xu then asked softly, "Little sister, is it delicious?"

Li Ju nodded repeatedly, her eyes narrowed, "Delicious."

Li Chen, who was standing by, was almost drooling.

Li Xu took another piece and handed it to Li Mei, "Sister, you try it too."

"Yes." After taking it, Li Mei shouted again, "Sister-in-law, stop busying yourself and come out quickly."

Hu Guilan's voice came from the kitchen, "I'll put it away and leave."

Seeing Li Chen's pitiful look, Li Xu handed him a piece and said, "Eat it."

Li Chen's face lit up with a smile, "Thank you, second brother."

After a while, Hu Guilan came out.

Li Xu said, "Sister-in-law, we've been waiting for you, come quickly."

"Let me wash my hands first."

Hu Guilan walked quickly to wash her hands, then came and sat next to Li Xu, took a piece of cake and started eating.

While eating, he said, "This pastry is really delicious."

Li Xu laughed. "If it tastes good, eat more. I just opened this box. There are other styles below. Let's try them."

After saying that, he opened the bag, revealing several wooden boxes inside...