Song Lili turned her head and saw Yang Mei's headache, and couldn't help but laugh, "Actually, all children are the same, they are all naughty, especially boys."
"My two kids are the same, they're always up to all sorts of mischief, it's making me so worried I'm getting gray hairs."
Although she said that, Song Lili always had a smile on her face, her eyes were full of doting, and her tone was even somewhat indulgent.
In Song Lili's view, children should be mischievous; that's what makes for a carefree childhood and allows them to enjoy the fun of childhood.
So, while the children in her family could sometimes be a headache, she never found it annoying.
And that's exactly what Yangmei noticed.
"Come on, I think you're just enjoying it and really like them, right?" Otherwise, you wouldn't have that expression.
Then, when they compare their own children to their own, their hearts feel heavy, like a wall blocking their way.
“But my kids are really hated by everyone and even dogs. People are afraid of them and they grit their teeth when they see them.”
"Every day he either climbs trees to steal bird eggs, goes fishing in the river, or messes up other people's vegetable gardens."
"You have no idea how many times they've come to my house. I'm too ashamed to go out and see anyone."
When Yang Mei talked about her two children, she felt incredibly upset.
“It’s normal for boys to be naughty; that’s how they’ll amount to something,” Song Lili comforted her.
"You know, if a boy starts acting like a girl, then you should worry. If he's raised to be delicate and weak, he won't be able to take responsibility in the future, then you should be concerned."
“I think it’s fine as it is now. They’re just being a little naughty these few years. When they get older and more sensible, they won’t be like this anymore.”
There will always be a period in a child's life when you feel like strangling them, but they'll get over it.
"Sigh... I hope so, I hope so." Yang Mei sighed, already somewhat losing hope.
In this whole family, everyone was worried whenever they saw their two stinky boys, and they wished they could just stay away from them altogether.
If this continues, she won't be able to go out and face anyone.
Hopefully, it's as Lili described.
"It definitely will, don't worry."
"Don't worry, I've got those two brats under my nose. If they misbehave, I'll give them a beating. I refuse to believe I can't control them," Daqing added, trying to reassure him.
Thinking about my two children at home gives me a terrible headache.
How did we end up with two such mischievous children?
Seriously, he wasn't like this when he was a kid!
“As long as you talk to them nicely, the children will listen.” Song Lili does not approve of hitting children.
Her strategy was to first use diplomacy and then resort to force.
Of course, this is also the treatment Xiaochen and Xiaohui receive.
"Forget it, let's not talk about those two brats, it makes me angry just thinking about them." Finally, Yang Mei waved her hand. "When are you going back? How many days are you staying at home?"
Yang Mei knew that Song Lili was going back to the capital, and she felt a little reluctant to part with her.
"It's hard to say, this time I might stay a few more days." I haven't been back for several years, so when I come back, I'll definitely stay longer.
Song Lili wasn't in a hurry; she would just follow Zhang Shengtian's arrangements.
"Then you must let me know when you leave, I'll bring you some wild vegetables that my family dried, like bracken, for you to take with you."
"There's nothing else at home. I got these myself from the mountain. You can take some."
“Okay, I really miss the taste of wild vegetables, I’ll definitely take this with me,” Song Lili said happily.
She really missed the taste of wild vegetables.
Unlike others who are so tired of eating that the sight of those foods makes their stomachs churn, she doesn't.
When she came here, she tried to find ways to cook the wild vegetables in different ways, and she didn't find them unpalatable.
I haven't eaten it for several years, so naturally I'm craving it.
Yang Mei's mouth watered immediately after hearing that.
"That's great! I'll pack you as much as you like. I have plenty at home."
"Okay, I'll come find you then." Song Lili squinted and leaned on Yang Mei's shoulder.
Although Yang Mei was about the same age as her, Song Lili still felt close to her and would unconsciously act coquettishly towards her.
This... is an emotion emanating from the bottom of one's heart.
"good"
The three of them chatted and laughed, talking about their lives over the past few years since they separated, and recounting the events of those years.
"Let's have lunch here, and invite the kids over too. It'll be a good opportunity for us all to get together."
It was almost lunchtime, and Song Lili was about to make lunch when she instructed Xiao Chen, "Go to your Uncle Daqing's house and call your two younger brothers and grandparents over for lunch."
Xiao Chen agreed and ran out immediately. He still remembered the village and knew where Da Qing's house was.
Daqing and the other man tried to stop them, but they couldn't, so they eventually gave in and agreed.
Yang Mei helped Song Lili prepare the food, and Lin Xue also came to help. So, very quickly, the three of them had prepared a large table of dishes.
There are both meat and vegetarian options, including rice, noodles, and steamed buns from yesterday, catering to everyone's tastes.
"Alright, everyone, let's eat, or it'll get cold." Only after everyone had arrived did Zhang Shengtian ask them to sit down and eat.
"Yes, yes, sit down and eat quickly, it won't taste good if you talk about it," Song Lili urged from the side.
The children couldn't wait any longer; they craned their necks, staring at their favorite food, their mouths watering.
They were just waiting for their elders to start eating; once the elders had started, they could eat whatever they liked.
His eagerness made the adults burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, hurry up and eat, or these kids will be anxious to death." Li Weiguo laughed loudly, then picked up a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks.
Zhang Shengtian followed suit, and the others ate as well.
The children scrambled and grabbed the food, while the adults chatted and laughed. The meal lasted for one or two hours before they finally stopped.
After lunch, after cleaning up the kitchen, Grandma Daqing took the children back home.
Li Weiguo and Zhang Shengtian went to talk, Yang Mei was pulled to her room by Song Lili, and Daqing went home.
"Sister Yangmei, let's talk for a bit. Don't go back yet. It's okay to go back now. Let's talk."
"It's been years since we last met, and I've missed you terribly. I just wanted to have a good talk with you, otherwise I always feel empty inside."
Song Lili pulled Yang Mei to sit on the kang (a heated brick bed). "Sister Yang Mei, come up on the kang, it's very cold down there."
Winters in the Northwest are bitterly cold, and without a stove, your feet will start to ache from the cold after sitting down for a short while.
If it weren't for being in the sun, I would start shivering within minutes.
Since Yang Mei had been pulled over, she didn't stand on ceremony, took off her shoes, climbed onto the kang (heated brick bed), and sat next to Song Lili.
"Your life is much better now, and I'm happy for you."
He would always unconsciously feel sorry for her, think about her, and even make plans for her future.
Now, they can say things that only family members can say.
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