She lifted the cloth covering the basket in front of everyone, then brought out a large bowl of sorghum rice, and said with a smile:

"Third Uncle, I just passed by Third Brother's house."

My third sister-in-law knew I was coming over for dinner, and since she had just steamed some sorghum rice, she asked me to bring a bowl over so you could try it.

And this tofu, she made it yesterday, and wanted you to try it too.”

Chi Xiangxi was an old and shrewd man. When he heard this and looked at the large basin of rice that was packed tightly together, which looked like more than what he made at home, he knew exactly what was going on.

He appreciated the gesture, but his expression remained unchanged; he simply nodded repeatedly and said yes.

There were many children in the family, and several generations lived together. They didn't have much money or food.

Even if we invite Xiaoyu to eat at home today, the amount of rice we make is limited, and it's only enough for the two tables of men to eat.

The women and children basically eat in the kitchen.

The food was still thin and watery, and each person only got about half a bowl.

Now that Xiaoyu brought over this sorghum rice, the women and children in the family can eat more.

In fact, not only Chi Xiangxi was deeply moved by Chi Yu's actions, but even his children and grandchildren felt very complicated at this moment.

When the little fish came to visit, it not only brought generous gifts but also brought its own food.

This is probably the first time in the entire Anping County.

However, they knew that she did this because her family was struggling financially and she was trying to help them out!

Chi Yu ignored what they thought, and then took out the dark blue cloth and handed it to his eldest sister-in-law, Mei, who was over fifty years old.

"Sister Mei, my children are young, and I also have a shop and such, so I don't have any free time to make clothes right now."

This fabric is for my third uncle; could you please arrange for it to be made into a new outfit for him?

Madam Mei reached out and took it, nodding as she handed it to her daughter-in-law standing beside her.

Chi Yu then took out a wine gourd and handed it to his eldest cousin, Chi Dachui: "Eldest cousin, there are two catties of pear blossom wine in here."

This liquor isn't as strong as baijiu, but it has a stronger aftereffect.

It's cold now, so please warm it up a little before you go to bed each night and give my third uncle a sip to warm him up.

Only after Chi Dachui took the wine gourd did she hand the basket to Mei.

"Sister Mei, what's left in the basket is a token of my appreciation. Keep it and add a couple of dishes to your family for the New Year!"

With the cloth no longer covering the basket, everyone could see exactly what was inside.

When Ms. Mei saw the rice, fish, meat, and tofu inside, she felt a warm glow in her heart.

Xiaoyu is such a sweet and considerate person, no wonder everyone in Chijia'ao, young and old, dotes on her!

Mei handed the basket to her daughter-in-law again, then took Chi Yu's hand and turned to look at Chi Xiangxi:

"Dad, shall we eat? Little Fish must be hungry by now!"

"Okay, okay, let's eat!"

As soon as the old man announced that dinner was ready, the women in the family busied themselves with preparing the meal.

Chi Xiangxi's family was struggling financially, but the three dishes and soup on the dinner table were clearly prepared with care.

One dish was braised dried rabbit, with a lot of radish added, which was one of Chi Yu's favorite dishes.

The remaining two dishes were stir-fried cabbage with leftover pork cracklings and stir-fried dried eggplant with salted pork.

As for the soup, it's bok choy soup.

Chi Yu could tell at a glance that his family was very sincere in inviting him to dinner.

Because I know that the other person hasn't been eating lunch at home lately.

Today's meal was an extra expense, so she only ate half a bowl of rice.

Even with the dishes, he only took a symbolic bite of each one.

Mei is older; if we don't consider seniority, Chi Yu is about the same age as her granddaughter-in-law.

It could be said that Chi Yu was raised by her like a granddaughter.