Chapter 221 Pain
After dinner, I played with my beloved child for a while until he felt sleepy and gradually fell into a sweet dream. Then I couldn't help but close my eyes and fell asleep peacefully.
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At daybreak, although the temperature outside was still very low and the wind was biting, the hardworking and kind Zhao Chunhua had already bid farewell to her warm and comfortable bed and climbed out of bed to prepare for the challenges of a busy day.
There are many things planned to do today: for breakfast, I need to grind soy milk to make fresh and delicious tender tofu. Later, I will have the task of slaughtering a live chicken and using the pre-soaked and cleaned kelp to boil it into a nourishing chicken soup for everyone to enjoy.
In addition, a large amount of hot water must be boiled for the whole family, young and old, to carry out personal cleaning and care to avoid catching cold and getting sick.
Although it is freezing outside and the weather is very bad and cold, this is by no means a reason for anyone to ignore daily hygiene management habits or even not wash the body for a long time.
Therefore, even if the conditions are simple, we must find ways to overcome the difficulties by placing a few more charcoal braziers in the room to heat and increase the room temperature to ensure a comfortable bathing process.
I quietly got up in the early morning while my baby Shi was still sleeping and hadn't woken up yet, so I washed and dressed myself up. I first washed my hair and then took a nice warm bath that made me feel comfortable and sleepy. This series of actions not only drove away all the dirt and impurities remaining in every corner of my body, but also made me feel refreshed from the inside out and restored my spirit.
In the afternoon, in the quiet and peaceful atmosphere, two familiar faces - Shu Yanyou and his brother Shu Yixian suddenly appeared at their doorstep carrying two heavy bags of food and supplies.
This pile of daily necessities filled with all kinds of grains and rice was actually entirely sponsored by his generous and philanthropic friend Shu Yanyou. It was just that when he was transporting the supplies, he happened to meet Shu Yixian, an equally warm-hearted man who was willing to lend a hand and help carry some of the lighter packages, and he took the initiative to help.
"This is this year's new grain. Tell Dad when you've finished eating it and he'll send you more."
The old man said in a calm tone, with a hint of concern in his eyes.
Although we don't live together, the family love has not diminished in the slightest.
Although they did not live together, the property was clearly divided, and their father cared about them no less because of this. He would still come to see them from time to time and ask about their well-being.
This arrangement not only reflects his love for his son, but also avoids possible disputes.
One of the small bags contained pounded rice, which was crystal clear and had full grains; the other large bag was filled with freshly unearthed potatoes and sweet potatoes, which still smelled of soil and were obviously treasures just dug out of the ground.
"There is also a piece of cloth and a pair of shoes in the basket. You can use them to make some clothes. And remember to eat the snacks. Don't be reluctant to part with them."
The old man gave earnest instructions.
This is not only to prevent the supplies from getting moldy and spoiling, but more importantly, it is to make the children's lives better.
It is not a waste if the food is eaten, but it is a real waste if it goes bad.
Looking at these foods and daily necessities, he felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart, but also a great sense of responsibility - he must take good care of this family.
"Okay, I understand."
Zhao Chunhua responded with a smile and asked her two sons to move the food they brought into the kitchen.
Then let them sit aside and rest.
Her voice was gentle and kind, and she was obviously familiar with such situations and handled them very appropriately.
The weather is getting colder. Remember to light a small stove to keep warm when reading, and don't let yourself catch a cold.
Talking
As she was talking, she also noticed that her eldest son's wife had been pregnant for a long time, so she couldn't help but ask, "Is your daughter-in-law's belly getting bigger and bigger? Do you want to send the dumplings over here so that I can help you take them?"
"No need, Mom. Tangyuan is very naughty right now. If we bring him here, it will only cause trouble. We will feel more at ease if he stays there."
Zhao Chunhua quickly shook her head and declined.
In fact, she was worried about causing inconvenience to the elders. "I have discussed the matter of the child with my second sister-in-law, and she agreed to help take care of it during this period of time."
After hearing the other party's thoughtful and considerate arrangements, the mother felt very warm and relieved.
She appeared to be calm and composed, but she had already started packing up a pile of children's toys to give to her nephew and grandnephew.
“It’s really hard for them.”
The two brothers not only helped their mother kill the chicken, but also carefully completed the processes of depilation and cleaning. Finally, they cut the chicken into small pieces and even chopped the ribs and placed them in a basin for later use. Their considerations were quite thoughtful.
Before leaving, Zhao Chunhua reminded her two sons: "Remember to come home for dinner tomorrow."
At the same time, he instructed the two of them to take back several bags of high-quality charcoal from the woodshed.
In addition to the first batch, after sensing the temperature was gradually dropping, Zhao Chunhua had another 200 kilograms of charcoal delivered for home use.
Although doing so may increase family expenses, Zhao Chunhua believes that it is enough to ensure that the family does not suffer from the cold in winter.
But behind this kind of thought lies a real problem - the charcoal is far from enough to support life needs throughout the winter.
There is no way, the price of charcoal is really not cheap.
It would be heartbreaking if she had to bear all the burden alone.
In this way, although she spent some money, she could keep her brothers' hands and feet warm while studying. She felt that this expense was a small investment for the future.
After the two men left, Zhao Chunhua began to move the food that had just been received from the kitchen to the warehouse.
To be honest, at first she didn't expect Shu Yanyou to take the initiative to send these things, but since the other party had already brought them to her door, there was naturally no reason to refuse this kindness.
Why would you refuse?
Not to mention that he had given himself financial support when they divorced and divided the property; just from the daily necessities that Shu Yanyou had continuously sent him during the period since he traveled through time, whether for the sake of adults or children, these foods were resources worth receiving.
Besides, Zhao Chunhua had seen too many similar examples when she lived in modern society. Those parents worked hard to raise their children, but failed to enjoy the due rewards and filial piety.
Take her own experience for example. The so-called father was a good negative example - although he had established his own family and had a daughter like her, he never fulfilled his obligations to support his elders, and even pushed the responsibility of raising the next generation to his grandparents.
Occasionally, when she heard her grandmother talk about her past deeds, she would always have such a feeling
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