Tingting and the other children returned home. Zhuzi and Tiedan went to fetch firewood outside, while Chengcai and Youcai started the fire, otherwise the house would be cold.
"Alright, you all go and rest for a while. We've been walking for quite a long time, and it's too cold."
"When I saw you all today, I realized that all seven of you have grown up and can help with the chores. I'm really benefiting from this."
"Mom, just wait until we make money, we'll definitely take good care of you and Dad."
"Yes, me too, me too."
"No need. As long as you're doing well and don't worry us, that's enough. Cherish the people around you. I'm telling you, no one in our family is allowed to show off."
“Our Guo family doesn’t have that tradition, we’re all doing just fine.”
"Yes, Mother. Yes, Aunt."
Cheng Cai and Zhu Zi realized that they were being targeted, but they didn't say anything, just smiled and continued to tend the fire.
Whether it's Xia Ying or Zhi Yu, it's their own choice, people they truly love, and they will definitely treat them well for the rest of their lives.
After all, their second uncle is a prime example. They don't want to be in such a mess later on. It's most important to discuss things together.
"Mom, what should we eat today? We'll send some to Grandma and Grandpa later too. We're all grown up now and we can cook. You should rest today, Mom."
"Mom will cook today. You can help out during the New Year. Let's make some chicken soup."
"Let's have some soft food. Your grandma and grandpa are getting old and their teeth aren't very good."
Parents are guides for their children. How you treat your parents is how they will treat you when they get old.
Whether a person has ability or outstanding achievements is not the most important thing; what is also important is character.
The children were also hungry, and they kept staring at the pot as they smelled the aroma of the food.
"Mom, it smells so good! Mom's cooking is the best."
"Watching you all reminds me of when I was a kid. Whenever I made something delicious, I would stay by your side and keep asking questions. Time really flies."
"I'll bring you soup and food next time. You all stay home and behave yourselves."
"Mom, I'll go. It's snowing so heavily outside, and Grandma's house is quite far away."
"It's alright, I still need to talk to your grandma about these things later. You all stay home and take care of yourselves."
"I understand, Mother."
Tingting ate a few bites of food quickly and then went to Grandma Guo's place.
"Mother, I'm here. Have you eaten?"
"I've already eaten. The boss just arrived. You said I'd be done soon, so I don't need you guys to bring me food."
"Mother, you're not fully recovered yet. Here's some soup I made. Drink it quickly. There's plenty for you and Father."
"Hey, thanks to you all! By the way, I haven't seen your second brother all day."
"He must be feeling bad too. He comes every day from morning till night. Why didn't he come today? Did something happen?"
"Mother, I also need to tell you about this. My second brother has something to do these days and can't come over for now."
"What's going on? You can't be hiding this from me, can you?"
"It's nothing, it's just that Jianjun's friends asked them to go to the city to help out a bit some time ago, so they can't come back for the time being."
"Okay, if anything happens, you have to tell me, don't hide it from me?"
"Mother, nothing's wrong, don't worry."
Actually, Tingting didn't tell Grandma Guo because she was worried about Guo Dabao's situation.
They had just recovered from their illness and couldn't afford to do anything else. Now that it was cold, Grandpa Guo and the others couldn't go out either, so they naturally didn't know what anyone in the village was saying.
With so many people taking their children to the hospital during the day, the news must have spread throughout the village, but we can't let Mother worry anymore.
"Mom, I'll be going now. Please rest well during this time and don't think about anything. I'll come and bring you food when it's time."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Tingting."
"We're all family, I'm going back now."
"Okay, go ahead."
Watching Tingting walk away, Grandma Guo sighed.
"Old man, do you think something's going on? Tingting and the others are keeping it from us. Go out and find out."
"Okay, I understand, I'm relieved."
Although Grandpa Guo was also worried, he didn't intend to ask, as he couldn't let his wife continue to worry about these things.
The old man wandered around for a while, then went home when he saw that it was almost time.
"Old woman, I asked around, but no one said anything. It seems nothing's wrong. If something had happened, the whole village would have heard about it by now."
"Okay, that's good. Otherwise, I really couldn't rest easy. So much has happened lately."
"From now on, let's not interfere in the children's affairs. They have their own lives now, and whether they live well or not is their own business."
"You know, the second son's wife wasn't like this before. Now it seems she separated from the family early, so we didn't even realize it."
“People change. In the beginning, before the family was separated, you had the power to keep her in check. Now that she’s been running the household herself for years, her temperament has naturally changed.”
"No matter what, she's still Da Bao's mother, so I have nothing to say about her."
"Oh, let the kids be. We're both getting on in years, as long as we're doing well."
“My dear wife, your illness this time really scared me. We’ve survived the poorest and hardest times over the years.”
"You can't leave me. Back then, we didn't have a single bite to eat. We came here to survive, met, and got married."
"Time flies so fast. The kids are all grown up now. It's time for us to take a break. I wish we could have a chance to see our parents."
"I wonder if that day will ever come, old woman?"
“Old man, you definitely can. Hearing you say that makes me homesick too. Once I get better, I will definitely go back to visit.”
As people get older, they miss home and the past. Even if life is tough, there's still something to look forward to.
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