However, there were also families that weren't as well-off. Hua Shi usually judged this by seeing if there was smoke coming out of the chimney. If there was a fire burning, it meant the family had plenty of food. If there was no smoke coming out of the chimney, the house was cold and icy, with not even any firewood or charcoal burning, then the situation was similar to that of the Hua family...

During the past two days, Hua Shi reassembled a windproof door with straw and sticks and installed it on the back door of her house. After the modification, it was more concealed than before and could cover the gaps that leaked air.

However, there is no opening in the house for light to come in, and the whole house is dark most of the time, even during the day.

In addition, she also stockpiled a lot of rice and noodles in the room. She found Uncle Xie Tie again, bought an extra pot, and rebuilt the simple stove.

The house, which was originally quite empty, was gradually filled with a lot of things after being filled in for the past two or three days.

A quilt was added to the cold kang bed, spread at the bottom. Before going to bed, the kang was heated up, and then I lay down on it to sleep at night. With the warm quilt, I didn't feel cold at all.

She also didn't forget Hua Yu's room. They only had two thin quilts in their room. She ran around the village and bought four more quilts. She spread them on the kang, and then heated the kang before going to bed, so she didn't have to worry about being cold anymore...

Everything seems to be going in the right direction...

"What are you daydreaming about? The pot is about to burn!"

Hua Xiao's clear voice suddenly came from behind, interrupting Hua Shi's thoughts.

When Hua came to her senses, she hurriedly stirred the bottom of the pot with a spoon. A sweet and fragrant smell followed the thick white mist and rushed straight to the door.

Hua Xiao's blinking eyes became brighter. She tiptoed and looked into the pot several times before squatting down again, ready to put a few more pieces of firewood in, but was stopped by Hua Shi:

"No need to light the fire anymore, it's already cooked, just bring the bowl over."

Hua Shi pinched her fingertips to avoid being burned, and while speaking, she carefully looked at the hawthorn sweet porridge in the pot.

These days she likes to change up her cooking and tinker with some food. Although the ingredients are still limited, she can always find ways to make delicious food.

The first person to be conquered by her cooking skills was obviously Xiao Huaying.

Now, as long as Hua Shi makes him something delicious, the little guy will come whenever he is called. He will go east when he is told to, and he will go west when he is told to. He is so well-behaved and obedient.

Secondly, Hua Xiao's attitude towards her has obviously changed a lot.

She had personally witnessed Hua Shi earning twenty taels of silver. She had originally thought that Hua Shi would not care about them, and she didn't dare to dream of getting that silver...

Unexpectedly, after Hua Shi earned some money, she bought them new thick quilts, several pieces of cloth, and made a new set of clothes for each of them... although most of them were made by her.

Moreover, she had money when she spent it, and she bought a lot of rice and flour. She made a variety of delicious meals for three meals a day, each with its own unique flavor. During these three days, she had eaten the most and dressed the warmest she could in her memory. No one had bothered her, and she felt very happy...

Gradually, the little girl's heart began to lean towards Hua Shi unconsciously, and she even developed a dependence on him that she herself had not yet realized...

In order to see the little white dog, Hua Li has been obeying Hua Shi's orders these days. He does whatever Hua Shi says without any dissatisfaction.

After realizing his mistake, Hua Li also knew that it was Hua Shi who rescued the little white dog. In fact, Hua Li remembered it in her heart, and the awkward feeling gradually subsided.

Hua Li would always get closer to Hua Shi, intentionally or unintentionally, and actively help out. After dinner, he would take care of washing the dishes and pots. When Hua Shi was busy, he would diligently serve as her assistant, passing her plates, bowls, chopsticks, etc.

Seeing that he was performing well, Hua Shi let the little white dog out and played with him a few times. Unfortunately, the little white dog was very unfamiliar with Hua Li and even showed rejection.

Every time Hua Li wanted to touch the little white dog, the little white dog would show its claws and teeth ferociously. If Hua Shi hadn't scolded it, the little white dog might really pounce on it and bite Hua Li.

Hua Li obviously likes small animals so much, but his physique seems to be not attractive to small animals at all. No matter whether it is the cool black cat or the grumpy little white dog, when Hua Li feels itchy and wants to get close to them, they either avoid him in disgust or try to scratch him fiercely.

Hua Shi expressed his helplessness. Although Hua Li was very discouraged, he refused to give up at all and continued to think of ways to show his kindness to the little white dog...

At this moment, Hua Xiao heard Hua Shi say that he wanted to get a bowl. Just as he stood up to get it, he was intercepted by Hua Li who walked in from behind.

Hua Li came in trotting with a smile on his face, holding a handful of wooden bowls in his hands, "I brought the bowls here."

Hua Shi stood by and served the porridge, Hua Li followed closely and handed the bowl, while Hua Xiao carried the hot porridge towards the main room.

Xiao Huaying, who was guarding the kitchen door, followed Hua Xiao like a little tail, staring at his hot hawthorn sweet porridge.

The wooden table and chairs that were originally placed in the middle of the courtyard could not be used for dining in the hollow courtyard because of the snow. Hua Shi and his friends cleared the snow on top and moved the wooden table and chairs into the relatively spacious main room.

These days, they all sit together in the main hall to eat. Such days are comfortable and happy...

"What kind of porridge is this? Why is it a little red?"

Under the eaves, Hua Li, who was walking in front holding a steaming wooden bowl, asked.

He looked curiously at the red stuff mixed in the bright white rice porridge. He didn't quite realize what it was and kept asking on his own.

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