"We still have a few days before school starts after we go back, so let's make the most of our evenings to finish this."
"Okay, then let the little ones sleep with their parents for a few days."
"Okay, that's decided."
The couple decided to continue catching crabs.
The couple worked together quickly to catch more than a dozen large crabs.
The crabs received unanimous praise.
Over the next few days, Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai took the children to explore the surrounding area and bought a lot of local specialties.
On this day, the live sheep that Zhuang Bingqian had ordered arrived.
An Qingbai and An Qinglin went to a place to slaughter a sheep.
Zhuang Zhimeng and Zhuang Zhijun played games with the children inside the house, so they didn't see them.
"Mom, where's Dad?"
"Oh, your father (uncle) and uncle have some things to do, they'll be back in a bit."
The children had more questions.
Zhuang Zhijun took out a toy.
"Let's play this Jenga game, it's fun, let's see who can stay in the last one until the end!"
The children's attention was immediately drawn to it.
Zhuang Zhijun drew the first one.
"Sis, it's your turn."
"Okay, I'll take this one."
It still didn't collapse, and the children played with their toys with great concentration.
After the sheep was slaughtered, An Qingbai and An Qinglin cleaned it thoroughly and secured it to a large frame.
Zhuang Bingqian brought them back together.
"Ya Ya, it's all done. Now it's your turn to brush on the seasoning."
"Okay, leave it to me."
The children curiously gathered around.
"Mommy (Auntie), is this a sheep?"
"Yes, we'll eat it tonight."
Zhuang Zhimeng used a large brush to brush the prepared seasoning onto the sheep.
"Mom (Auntie), we want to swipe too."
"Okay, I'll carry you."
Zhuang Zhimeng picked up the children one by one and brushed them on the sheep.
"Now let's flip the sheep over."
An Qingbai had just finished washing his hands and came out, then moved the shelf and flipped it over completely.
Seeing that the children were still very enthusiastic about brushing on the seasoning, An Qingbai simply took turns picking them up and carrying them.
Zhuang Zhimeng felt it was about time, so she called a halt.
"That's enough. Come back to apply honey in two hours."
Zhuang Bingqian brought all his old comrades-in-arms.
Cao Wenxiu offered them tea and fruit.
Zhan Zhixi, Cui Jiawang, Bai Sanpao, and Qi Yongjin quickly took it.
"Sister-in-law, you don't need to bother."
We're not outsiders; we've had a long-standing relationship with Laozi and Zhuangzi. We should mind our own business.
Cao Wenxiu smiled.
"Alright, I'm not going to bother with you guys anymore. Make your own tea."
There are snacks on the table, brought by the children. Please help yourselves.
"Okay."
Zhuang Bingqian made himself a cup of tea.
"You guys should really try these snacks, they're quite novel."
Zhan Zhixi took a look.
"Are they all seafood-based snacks?"
"Yes, it was made by my granddaughter."
Zhan Zhixi and the other three laughed.
"Alright, Lao Zhuang, you don't need to keep showing off that you have a granddaughter."
"Yes, we all know."
"So you're just jealous of us, aren't you?"
"Old Zhuang, that's not fair of you."
"Haha, who told you you don't have a granddaughter?"
"Alright, Commander, let's go see your granddaughter."
"Okay, they're tending to the sheep right now, let's go take a look."
"Then let's go."
Zhuang Bingqian left the house with four old comrades.
Walking down into the courtyard, Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai were holding the children and brushing honey onto the sheep.
"Yaya, Xiaobai, let me introduce you."
This is Zhan Zhixi; you can just call him Grandpa Zhan.
"Hello, Grandpa Zhan."
"You two are a perfect match, both so handsome."
"Haha, LeBron, you're envious, aren't you?"
"Yeah, I even wanted to take them both away from me."
"Then you have no chance."
"Not necessarily."
Zhuang Bingqian smiled and continued his introduction.
"This is Cui Jiawang, this is Bai Sanpao, and this last one is Qi Yongjin."
"Hello, Grandpa Cui, Grandpa Bai, Grandpa Qi."
Cui Jiawang took a red envelope out of his pocket.
"Grandpa Cui doesn't have any gifts to give you, so I'll just give you a red envelope as a token of my appreciation."
Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai were about to shake their heads when the other three objected.
"You old Cui, you've pulled this stunt, making us look like we're incredibly stingy."
"You think you're so rich? I got a red envelope too."
“I’m richer than you, Lao Cui, so I have to contribute.”
"Xiao Zhuang, Xiao An, this is from Grandpa Qi."
Zhuang Zhimeng was dumbfounded, holding four red envelopes in her hands, and looked to her grandfather for help.
"Alright, just accept what they give you. They're all so poor they only have money left."
Unexpectedly, Zhan Zhixi and the other three nodded in unison.
"Indeed, money is something you can't take with you when you die."
We may have money, but we're afraid we won't live to enjoy it.
Zhuang Zhimeng held up the red envelope and smiled.
"Okay, I'll accept this red envelope. We'll give you a surprise in a while."
"Oh? Then we can look forward to it."
The four men, including Zhan Zhixi, thought the child was just teasing them and didn't take it seriously.
Zhuang Bingqian simply smiled and remained silent, not telling his old comrades directly.
"Mom, do we need to clean this side too?"
Zhuang Zhimeng then turned her head to look.
"If you want to brush, let Dad (Uncle) hold you and keep going."
An Qingbai continued brushing honey while holding the children.
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