She knew that Gu Lili and her family were in the candy business, but Old Mrs. Li never thought of getting involved in their business.
Seeing them gradually get better is the happiest thing for Grandma Li.
Gu Lili hugged her grandmother and said sweetly, "Making candy is very simple, but I don't know if you would be willing to come and help us."
Grandma Li looked at her husband and eldest son with some hesitation.
They came to Gu Village today simply to see Daliang off and to check on how Gu Lili and her brother were doing.
Gu Lili had already guessed what her grandmother was thinking. She was afraid that the people from Gu Village would point fingers and say that they were after the money in Gu Lili's hands.
However, Gu Lili knew what kind of people her maternal grandparents were.
Gu Lili thought that since she was living under someone else's identity, she should naturally fulfill her filial duties on behalf of the original owner.
Moreover, the Li family really doted on them.
"Grandpa, Grandma, please agree."
"Yes, Grandpa and Grandma, the four of us are too young to do some of the work. Please come and help us!"
Seeing that the three were hesitant, Gu Huanhuan and Gu Sigou also came to persuade them.
Grandma Li looked at her grandchildren, then at her husband, nodded slightly, and gritted her teeth as she nodded.
“Alright, then your uncle and I will come over and help you!” Grandma Li said with a smile.
Seeing that Old Mrs. Li had relented, Gu Lili smiled.
"Okay, then you and my eldest uncle can help me first. If you can't manage, then call my second and third uncles!"
Actually, she wanted to pay for the construction of a house for her maternal grandmother, but she knew that her grandmother would definitely not agree.
It would be better to have them help me, and then I could pay them wages.
Gu Lili called her grandmother over, who could help make the sugar, and her uncle could help pull the sugar.
Actually, Gu Lili was hoping that everyone would come and help.
We'll prioritize using the Li family's people first, and if we really don't have enough manpower, we'll find people from the village.
However, Gu Lili knew that her grandmother and the others definitely couldn't let go of the crops in the fields.
If everyone came to help, no one would be left to look after the crops, so Gu Lili naturally wouldn't insist.
The group agreed that they would come and help once Gu Lili's house was finished.
Gu Lili had originally planned to visit her maternal grandmother's house soon, as she was going to host a meal for her family.
Since they were already there, Gu Lili told them the date of her arrival in Daliang, saving them the trouble of making multiple trips.
After resting for a while, the three of them got up and went home.
"Grandma, why don't you stay for dinner today? We'll call Erniu to take you back in the oxcart later!" Gu Lili advised.
When Grandma Li heard that Gu Lili's family had bought an oxcart, she was so happy she couldn't stop smiling.
Not wanting to be disappointed, he stayed.
Old Mrs. Li secretly guessed that it must be her daughter and son-in-law's spirits in heaven.
They blessed the children and gave them a good life.
In fact, it's quite possible that Li Xihua and Gu Shan manifested themselves, bringing Gu Lili here to save their children from this dire situation.
Who can say for sure?
Gu Lili quietly put her hand into the basket containing the fruit tree and secretly bought a chicken and put it in.
My maternal grandparents and my eldest uncle are eating here, so naturally we have to bring out some good food.
However, I've been too busy these days and haven't had time to go to town.
Bringing out pork would be too abrupt, so I simply bought a chicken instead.
Gu Lili took out the fruit tree, and then slowly took out the chicken as well.
Gu Lili was afraid that her grandmother and the others wouldn't be willing to eat it, so she specially bought a chicken that had already been bled.
"Look, this is a pheasant I found on the mountain today. I was going to surprise you, but I forgot because of Gu Jingsheng!" Gu Lili said, feigning surprise.
Upon hearing what Gu Lili said, everyone looked at the chicken in her hand.
Grandma Li was stunned when she saw the chicken, which weighed a good seven or eight pounds.
This doesn't look like a pheasant! Pheasants know for themselves where they don't look like this.
However, Gu Lili said she found it on the mountain, so it probably really is a pheasant.
"Wow, sister, you're so lucky!" Gu Sigou looked at Gu Lili with admiration.
Gu Lili handed the chicken in her hand to Gu Huanhuan, who was standing next to her, and then started rummaging through the basket on her back.
All five people in the courtyard stared intently at Gu Lili, who smiled and took out six eggs from inside.
Gu Sigou's gaze towards Gu Lili grew increasingly adoring, and the others all gave Gu Lili a thumbs up.
Especially Old Man Li, Old Lady Li, and Li Qingshan, it was the first time they had ever seen Gu Lili's "lucky charm" physique, and they were even happier than if they had found her themselves.
Tonight's dinner looks like it's going to be quite a feast.
Grandma Li helped with the cooking, and just as the meal was finished, Gu Erniu returned.
When Gu Sigou saw Gu Erniu return, he trotted over to carry the grass he had found to the cow.
Gu Huanhuan followed closely behind, carrying a bucket of water to feed the cows.
The two of them clearly considered the cow as part of the family, and they cherished it dearly.
Li Qingshan looked at the cows in front of Gu Lili's house with envy in his eyes.
I wonder when my family will be able to have its own oxcart.
My niece is really amazing!
"The food is ready, Uncle, come and eat!" Gu Huanhuan called to Li Qingshan with a smile.
Li Qingshan glanced at the cow, then followed Huanhuan into the kitchen.
Li Qingshan got hungry a long time ago.
To be precise, I was craving it; the aroma of chicken is something I can only smell during the Chinese New Year.
Upon entering the room, Li Qingshan's mouth watered even more.
Gu Lili stir-fried the chicken into braised chicken, and also made stir-fried eggs with scallions, cold bracken salad, and maltose porridge.
Apart from the chicken, which Gu Lili had set aside as a large portion, everything else was served in extra-large portions.
This is just like celebrating the Chinese New Year!
Li Qingshan swallowed hard, looking pathetic, while Gu Lili quickly smiled and arranged for him to sit down.
Because Gu Lili's family had a limited number of stools, the four siblings squatted down to eat.
Gu Lili and her brother had been eating well lately, so they weren't tempted by the chicken.
The three women, including Grandma Li, seemed a little embarrassed to eat, and instead ate only the cold bracken salad. Grandma Li kept piling chicken onto their plates, while she herself only tasted the chicken on her chopsticks.
Seeing this, Gu Lili picked up the bowl of chicken and distributed it to the three of them.
After dividing the chicken, they divided the eggs, and the three of them looked at the food in their bowls and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle, please eat more. Make yourselves at home and don't be shy!" Gu Lili said with a smile.
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