Gu Chun had gone out to buy vegetables and meat in the morning, and grabbed half a chicken and a few ribs at the supply and marketing cooperative.

When I got home from get off work with Huang Xiuxiu, Gu Xia and Gu Qiu had already prepared the ingredients and the rice was in the pot.

"Xiu Xiu, please sit down first. I'll go cook. It will be ready soon." Gu Chun arranged Huang Xiu Xiu to sit in the main room and rolled up his sleeves to cook.

"Chun'er, let me help."

"No need, Axia will help me light the fire, you and Qiu'er can play with Dong'er and Xiaozhuzi."

"Oh, okay."

Huang Xiuxiu looked at the little bamboo that was climbing again. She hadn't seen it for a while, and the child had grown plump.

When I first saw him, he was so thin and looked pale. But now he is plump, white and tender, crawling and laughing. He looks very healthy and instantly captured Xiuxiu's heart.

There was also Gu Dong. Because there was a kang in the house, he didn't wear a cotton jacket. Instead, he wore a short jacket newly made by his sister, with lace around the cuffs and neck, which made him look even more adorable.

Huang Xiuxiu hugged Gu Dong, pinched her face, and asked her: "Dong'er, where did you get this dress made? It's so beautiful."

Gu Dong felt very comfortable being held by Xiang Xiang's elder sister, so he smiled and said, "My elder sister made this for me. None of the other kids in Yu Hong's class have it, but I have it. Xie Keke is very envious of me."

"Wow, your elder sister is so amazing. This dress is really well made."

Huang Xiuxiu didn't expect that Gu Chun could make such beautiful clothes. She always knew that she was smart and educated, but she didn't expect that she could make clothes so well. She is really all-rounder.

"But who is Xie Keke? Is she your classmate?"

"Yes, she is a classmate in Yuhong's class. She wears new clothes all day long, but her clothes are not as beautiful as those made by my elder sister. I think she envies me." Gu Dong puffed out his chest, looking very proud.

"Hahaha, Dong'er is so cute." Huang Xiuxiu was touched by her cuteness and kneaded her again.

"Ah! Ah!" The little bamboo next to her crawled over. The big sister rubbed the little sister's face. Look, I, the little bamboo, am a hero and save the beauty.

Unfortunately, he couldn't be a hero. He was suddenly picked up by the elder sister Huang Xiuxiu and was also kneaded.

"Qiu'er, can he speak now?" Little Zhuzi is almost one year old, so he should be able to learn to speak.

"Not yet, but I can speak a little bit recently. I can't understand what I'm saying. My sister said that maybe after my birthday, I'll be able to speak."

Huang Xiuxiu nodded. Xiao Zhuzi looked very healthy and she was happy for her friend.

"When is Xiaozhuzi's birthday?"

"It's my birthday next month in December. Sister said she would make something delicious for me. Sister Xiuxiu, you should come too."

"Okay, I'll buy toys for Xiao Zhuzi then."

Little Zhuzi seemed to understand, and he hugged his big sister, drooling and showing a smile with a little tooth.

"It's time to eat! My little darlings." Gu Chun called out, and several people came out.

Little Zhuzi was originally held by Huang Xiuxiu. When he saw his sister, he quickly reached out for a hug.

Gu Chun took the little clingy creature and sat down to prepare for dinner.

Today is to celebrate Huang Xiuxiu's birthday and to thank her for her help to their family over the past few days.

Whether he was helping Gu Xia contact her mother or helping Gu Chun move those heavy fabrics, he always cared about her on weekdays, which made Gu Chun very grateful.

Today she made her specialties: braised chicken with chestnuts, sweet and sour spare ribs, and fried tomato and eggs.

"Chun'er, isn't this too much? It's too expensive. I feel embarrassed." Huang Xiuxiu looked at the dishes and realized that she didn't eat like this at home. She wondered if Gu Chun would spend too much money.

"No, I just thought that since there are so many of us, we can finish the food. Besides, the cafeteria didn't have any meat dishes this week, and it would be unhealthy for the kids not to eat meat."

Hearing her say this, Huang Xiuxiu thought so too. There are many children in the family, so they need to eat more to grow.

Gu Dong couldn't help but urge: "Big sister, can we eat now? Dong'er is so hungry."

"It's time to eat, but before we eat, let's drink tea instead of wine. Wish Sister Xiuxiu a happy birthday. Even though the real birthday is tomorrow, let's celebrate it with her in advance."

So everyone raised their glasses and said to Huang Xiuxiu: "Happy birthday!"

Little Bamboo: Let’s drink milk instead of wine, cheers?

Huang Xiuxiu picked up a piece of chestnut. It had a meaty aroma and a powdery texture with its own fragrance. She was suddenly amazed.

She opened her eyes wide and ate another piece of chicken. It was tender and smooth, and had the taste of chestnuts. It was so delicious.

"Chun'er, your cooking is so delicious."

Gu Chun smiled and said, "If you like it, eat more. Have some spare ribs. This is our Dong'er's favorite dish."

Gu Dong gnawed on the ribs, his face covered in sauce, and nodded: "Sister Xiuxiu, this is very, very delicious, sweet, I can eat it every day and never get tired of it."

"Little brat, you never get tired of eating it every day. If I really asked you to eat it every day, you wouldn't want to eat it anymore." Gu Chun said with a smile. Children just like sour and sweet things. The older ones prefer roasted chicken with chestnuts.

Gu Dong pouted, "No way."

Huang Xiuxiu picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, which were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness. It was especially delicious with rice, and her eyes brightened up after eating it.

They spent almost an hour on this meal, mainly because there were so many people and they kept chatting.

It was only then that Huang Xiuxiu realized that Gu Chun's home was not as bleak as outsiders imagined. They were very warm, everyone cared about each other, and there was laughter and joy while eating.

When I eat with them, I can't help but smile.

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