Although we've separated, our hearts remain connected.

Tao didn't have any objections. She had three sons and a daughter-in-law, so no matter how you looked at it, she wouldn't lose out.

At first, Cheng was unwilling, because she had bought pork. That pound of pork wouldn't be enough for her whole family, and now she had to share it with the eldest son's family.

Cheng was heartbroken and quickly went to the kitchen to take the pork she had bought and hide it in her bedroom.

Anyway, all they had at home were some radishes, cabbage, and some mixed grain rice. That was all they could offer for the New Year.

The whole family started working after breakfast. Tao didn't seem to expect Cheng to provide any ingredients, so she took out some meat and vegetables that she had bought herself.

Even without the three wives and the whole family, they still need to cook and eat.

This is Da Niu's first year of marriage, so it can't be too shabby. Besides, Tie Zhu is also of marriageable age, so we should take advantage of this year's free time to properly discuss the marriage.

Tao has been working in the city for the past six months and has learned a lot about how to conduct oneself in society.

She was particularly struck by how well the shopkeeper, Guan, managed such a large shop at such a young age. He provided excellent service to the customers from morning till night.

Why are some people able to run businesses and make money? It's because they are hardworking and capable!

She had to tell the children about the story of how the shopkeeper made his fortune at the dinner table to inspire them.

Tao bought leafy greens, chrysanthemum greens, celery, and other vegetables. He also bought pork, mutton, and two chickens.

Half of the pork was cooked at noon, and the rest could be used to make dumplings for dinner.

The two families lived together: the Tao family had six members, the Cheng family had five members, plus Old Lady Zhao.

There were twelve people in total, and one table wasn't enough to seat them all.

Mrs. Cheng was lazy and didn't help with the cooking. However, she kept a close eye on the kitchen and, sensing that dinner was about to be served, quickly called her son to grab a seat.

"Zhao Fatty and Zhao Thin, how old are you two? Why are you still playing around? Come and eat!" Cheng Shi couldn't help but scold her two sons for dawdling.

Fatty Zhao and Skinny Zhao quickly stopped their playful fighting and moved a stool around the table.

The food wasn't plated on the table yet, but the mother and her two children were already eagerly waiting to eat.

Tao felt that out of sight, out of mind, so she called her son to bring her bowls and food.

But Wan Cunhua was not someone to be trifled with. She was carrying a bowl of chicken when she saw her aunt's family in the main room and immediately got angry.

"Hey, Grandma hasn't even sat down yet during the New Year, how come the three of you have already taken up seats?"

Wan Cunhua dared not put down the bowl of meat in her hand, otherwise she wouldn't get a single piece.

This meat was bought by her mother-in-law, so why should her sister-in-law's family eat for free?

Just as Wan Cunhua finished speaking, Zhao Xiangnan came out of the house. He looked at his wife and children sitting at the table and felt somewhat dissatisfied.

“Cheng, and you two brats really don’t know any manners. Go call your grandmother.”