Stitch by stitch, carefully picked and slowly rolled.

The dark blue fabric under his hands gradually took shape.

Tiger's mother praised Chen Yunyun's skills, saying she was talented.

Chen Yunyun carefully put away the iron needles and thread, saying, "Auntie, you taught me so well."

"It's getting late, so I'll go back and cook for the children first. I won't bother Aunt and Uncle any longer."

Chen Yunyun thanked him politely before leaving.

The sky was already gray, and people were gradually heading home after work.

Chen Yunyun walked along the dirt road in the village. The grass by the roadside was sprouting green shoots, full of vitality.

The air was fresh, the scenery was pleasant, and just looking at it made Chen Yunyun feel very comfortable.

The small earthen house not far ahead had its gate specially left open for her, and Chen Yunyun walked briskly...

The children will be at school tomorrow and won't be coming home for lunch.

Chen Yunyun thought she might as well cook tomorrow's meals that night so they could take them with them.

I bought the lunchbox at the supply and marketing cooperative this morning. It's made of iron and quite expensive, but the quality is good.

After washing the lunchboxes and scalding them thoroughly with boiling water, Chen Yunyun packed the food for the children.

If the food is too good, it will definitely attract attention.

Chen Yunyun chose some common rural dishes, such as cold toon sprout salad and thin pancakes that can be eaten as a staple food or used to wrap toon sprouts.

Then roast a few small sweet potatoes in the stove using the leftover pine wood from last time.

Instead of buying a new kettle, we used a bamboo tube made by the farmers.

The long bamboo stalks have been polished to a very smooth surface. They are filled with boiling water and a little sugar, giving them a sweet aftertaste.

Yesterday, Rong Yan went out and brought back another fat wild boar.

Chen Yunyun deftly sharpened her knife to butcher the pig.

To food lovers, every part of a pig is a treasure.

Pig ears and tails can be used in cold dishes, pig trotters can be stewed or braised, pork can be stir-fried, and pig bones can be used to make soup.

Not to mention pig liver and pig intestines, all of them can be made into delicious food!

So today, Chen Yunyun showed off her skills and did quite a lot.

The cold pork and pig ear salad, topped with glistening red chili oil, smells so good it makes your mouth water.

Braised pork knuckle, the pork knuckle is stewed until it is tender and soft, it melts in your mouth, the texture is superb, and the flavor is also incredibly strong, leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth.

Stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts. The pork is fresh with a good balance of lean and fat, and the garlic sprouts are green garlic that Chen Yunyun herself ripened. They are green, crisp, and fragrant, and very addictive.

There was also a large pot of pork rib and winter melon soup, simmering over a low fire in a wood-fired stove, with bubbles rising gently from the center of the pot.

Chen Yunyun scooped some out first, and would add more if needed later.

The main dish was potato chunks, which Chen Yunyun had deep-fried and then seasoned according to everyone's taste.

This is how she eats it in her hometown. There, it's called "potato dumplings," and it's sprinkled with chili powder and Sichuan peppercorn powder, making it especially fragrant.

The children don't have such strong tastes, so Chen Yunyun only added a tiny bit of salt to their food.

The family sat down around the table again.

Chen Yunyun dug out a jar of wine in the yard; it was persimmon wine made from the persimmons she had picked up last winter.

It's not very strong; you can drink it like a beverage.

Chen Yunyun dug it out and poured some for everyone.

She added water to the water for the dolls, saying, "Just a little something, just enough for you to taste."

She was about to pour some for Rong Yan as well, but Rong Yan held her hand, naturally took the wine jar from her, poured some for her first, and then poured some for himself.

Chen Yunyun couldn't resist taking a bite first. It was icy cold and had a faint persimmon aroma.

The wine flavor is indeed not strong; on the contrary, sweetness is the dominant taste.

She finished the drink in one gulp and put down the bowl.

Neither Da Wa nor Niu Niu touched their chopsticks. Watching Chen Yunyun's actions, they felt that their mother wanted to say something.

Sure enough, Chen Yunyun wiped her mouth and said, "I'm very happy today because I signed you two up. You must study hard from now on."

"I have said many times that reading is very important."

“I’m in the team every day, but I can’t supervise you all all the time. However, I will set the rules first.”

"From now on, if anyone doesn't study hard at school, I'll beat them up."

The two little ones nodded obediently, their eyes filled with sincerity. "Mother, we will take it seriously."

After completing the necessary "setting the rules" process, Chen Yunyun changed her serious demeanor and, as usual, urged them to eat properly.

Neither of the children spoke again, but they secretly vowed to study hard and not let their mother down.