Regarding the branch of the hot pot restaurant, Song Lili plans to consider it slowly. This is not a small matter, and it's always good to be cautious.
She's been preparing to take her whole family out for a barbecue these past few days.
It was because Zhang Qinghua had told her some time ago that he would take some time to go out with his family that Song Lili took it to heart.
Two days ago, Zhang Qinghua told Song Lili that he had nothing to do these two weekends, so he started making plans.
Song Lili thought about it for a long time before deciding to go for a barbecue with her whole family.
Thinking about being outside in nature, one's emotions will be more relaxed, and one can breathe fresher air, clearing one's mind, which is just right.
So she decided to have a barbecue, since her family had never eaten it before.
Song Lili told Zhang Qinghua about her plan, and Zhang Qinghua thought it was good, so they decided to go with it.
Right now, she's washing vegetables with Xiao Chen and Xiao Hui, preparing ingredients for a barbecue.
"Mom, are we going to have a barbecue? What's a barbecue?" Xiao Hui asked while skewering vegetables.
"Barbecue is just grilling the things you like to eat," Xiao Chen replied quickly.
"Huh? How did you know?" Song Lili looked at Xiao Chen in surprise. She had never told the children how to make barbecue.
How did Xiao Chen find out?
"Isn't that easy? It just came out directly." Xiao Chen looked at Song Lili with an expression that said it was all very easy.
"Stir-frying is frying vegetables in oil, boiling is boiling in water, and frying is frying in oil."
"So you can see that barbecue is made by grilling." After saying that, Xiao Chen gave Song Lili a look that said, "Your mother is so stupid."
However, it was very subtle, and Song Lili did not notice it.
Song Lili was shocked by Xiao Chen's astonishing logic.
this……
Although his guess was correct and what he said seemed to be right, something still just felt off.
But what exactly is wrong?
Xiao Hui didn't realize something was wrong, but after her brother explained, she immediately understood.
"Oh, I see." Then the two brothers went back to their work.
Song Lili looked at this and then at that, opening her mouth several times, but she just didn't know what to say.
Agreeing with it feels wrong, but denying it doesn't seem wrong either.
And Xiaohui, what do you mean by that look of sudden realization on your face?
Do you really understand?
Song Lili couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. As her child grew older, he would often be suddenly given tests, and she didn't know the answers to many of them.
This always left her feeling heartbroken, as if her son was looking down on her.
Then, I realized how difficult it was for me; dealing with unruly kids was exhausting.
"Sigh..." Song Lili couldn't help but sigh.
"Mom, what's wrong?" Xiao Hui asked Song Lili curiously.
Xiao Chen rolled her eyes, wisely remaining silent and going about her own business.
"I feel that it's too hard for me, being your mother is too hard." She said, shaking her head, looking heartbroken.
Xiao Chen couldn't help but roll her eyes; she knew it would be like this.
This silly little brother of mine, even with his silly questions, can already guess what Mom is going to say.
They would never ask on their own initiative.
"Is it difficult?" Xiao Hui didn't understand the deeper meaning behind Song Lili's words. He just scratched his head, looking puzzled.
Song Lili nodded seriously, "It's rare, raising you wasn't easy, you must protect your mother in the future!"
She suddenly remembered that some people in modern times say that when a son grows up, he will protect his mother together with his father.
She suddenly wanted to try that feeling too.
Now, it's time to cultivate the awareness of having two sons.
"I will protect Mommy, I'm a little man." Xiao Hui puffed out his little chest and said to Song Lili very seriously.
Although she knew these were the child's words and often didn't hold true, Song Lili was still very happy and touched.
"Our Xiaohui is so great." Song Lili couldn't help but kiss Xiaohui's forehead.
Children are innocent, and sometimes what they say is even more touching and moving.
"Mom, should we go as a family?" Xiaohui had started a new topic.
Song Lili was still touched by Xiao Hui's words and it took her a while to reply, "Yes, the whole family will go together."
"Are Uncle and Aunt's families going too?" Xiao Chen turned to look at Song Lili.
Song Lili nodded, "Yes, let's go together, it's more fun with more people."
"Perfect timing, let you all go out and play. Wouldn't it be more fun with more kids?"
After staying at home for a long time, both children and adults need to go out for some fresh air.
The children are very tired from going to school all the time.
"Okay." Xiao Chen didn't say anything, but she was happy.
Even though he's gone, he might still have to take care of his younger siblings and be a big brother to them.
However, it's still very enjoyable to go out and play with them.
At Xiao Chen's age, it's the perfect time for him to be curious about the outside world.
"Great, great, that's wonderful!" Xiao Hui was much more innocent; she was simply happy to hear about going outside.
The mother and her two children spent most of the day washing the food and preparing it.
Song Lili washed her hands. "Alright, you guys go out and have fun. There's nothing here that you need help with."
She just needs to prepare some barbecue seasonings, like cumin, and that's it.
That evening, Song Lili put all the things she needed to bring the next day together so she wouldn't forget anything.
The next day was Saturday. Everyone had already received news about Song Lili and gathered in the alley early.
"Alright, we can set off now." After loading all the ingredients and supplies into the van borrowed from Huangzhen Garment Factory, Zhang Qingguo said loudly.
Then, the group went to a mountain on the outskirts of the capital to have a barbecue and enjoy the scenery.
After about an hour, everyone finally arrived at their destination.
"Everyone come over here and get that stuff, then find a place to have a barbecue," Zhang Qinghua instructed.
After getting off the bus, the women and children had already left to explore the scenic spots.
Only a few men remained, moving things around.
Holding her daughter, Song Lili stood on the lush green grass, breathing in the air that smelled of fresh grass, feeling refreshed and invigorated.
It felt like my body had been cleansed from the inside out.
She took a deep breath. "I haven't smelled this in so long."
The last time I smelled the scent of grass was in Hongqi Village, four or five years ago.
Now, smelling this familiar scent brings back a lot of memories.
“Yes, I’m not quite used to it anymore,” Lin Xue said from the side.
Having gotten used to the smell of food, I feel a little uncomfortable with a different kind of smell all of a sudden.
After the initial discomfort, I felt nostalgic, longing for the days I spent in Hongqi Village.
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