Throw it into your mouth while it's still hot; it's dry and mealy, fragrant and sweet, and the more you chew, the sweeter it becomes. People who eat it will unconsciously grin from ear to ear.

Yes, food is still the most comforting thing.

Back in the village, as soon as Su Yun'er entered, she saw Xiao Shu and Ma Xiaolan each holding a tree branch, pretending to ride horses, playing horseback riding and fighting with other children in the open space in front.

The girls sat under the trees nearby, mimicking the adults by making sewing motions.

The little grass was also holding an invisible embroidery needle in its tiny hand, and would occasionally rub it on its scalp.

Upon seeing Su Yun'er, Xiao Shu immediately turned the branch in his hand around, like a horse turning its head, and ran towards Su Yun'er with a "giddy-up" sound.

"Mother, where are my weapons!"

Su Yun'er took out the brand-new slingshot, and Xiao Shu immediately waved his hands in the air twice with joy, the branches in his hands making a whooshing sound as they swung through the air.

"Stop waving your hand, your 'horse' is about to throw up," Su Yun'er teased.

"What do women know? This is a precious horse for me!"

Su Yun'er raised her hand to punch him: "I'll teach you a lesson for your lack of manners!"

But Xiaoshu was agile. As soon as he saw Su Yun'er raise her hand, he immediately jumped back two steps to dodge and ran back to the group of children to show off his new "weapon".

Xiao Cao didn't stay to continue playing house with the girls. Instead, she held hands with Su Yun'er and went home to cook.

For dinner, we had stewed cabbage, tofu, and glass noodles, and each person received a steamed bun.

Although the family has to save money for Xiaoshu and Xiaocao's schooling, they absolutely cannot skimp on their nutrition.

"Little Tree's mother, have you found a teacher to guide them through their early education?"

"Didn't find it." Su Yun'er shook her head and took a big bite of her steamed bun.

"What should we do then? If we don't start their education, how will the children get into school?" Old Mrs. Chen was getting anxious, but seeing that Su Yun'er wasn't worried at all, she knew there probably wouldn't be any major problems. After all, she admired Su Yun'er now. "Do you have any other plans?"

The question that Grandma Chen asked was also of concern to Xiaoshu and Xiaocao. They all stopped eating and looked intently at Su Yun'er, waiting for her to give an answer.

"Mother, I've decided to give them their first education myself."