Xiao Chen didn't have the same profound feelings as Song Lili, after all, she hadn't experienced it many times.
There wasn't that deep-seated loneliness, so I didn't feel particularly uncomfortable.
Song Lili suddenly realized what was going on and couldn't help but laugh, realizing that she had really been overthinking things.
Yes, Xiao Chen isn't herself, so she wouldn't have that feeling at all.
So, she's overthinking it?
"Fine, then do whatever you want. It's summer vacation, so relax."
Nowadays, children don't have many extracurricular classes, and many families won't let their children spend money on things they think are useless.
Song Lili wanted to, but Xiao Chen herself was unwilling, so she had to give up.
In this era, it's okay to not have any special talents, and there's no need to feel inferior to others, so Song Lili doesn't force herself to.
It took the two of them a whole morning to thoroughly clean the yard, and only the bedroom was left to be cleaned.
"Alright, let's eat first, then rest for a while. We'll take our time this afternoon; there's only a little left, it'll be quick."
Around noon, Song Lili stopped Xiao Chen, who was still working, because with Xiao Chen's help, there wasn't much left.
She had originally planned to spend a whole day on it, but she had already exceeded the requirements and that was enough.
"I'm going to your Grandpa Li's house to buy some vegetables and meat. Finally, I can cook something delicious." Song Lili washed her hands, changed her clothes, and then went out.
When they arrived at Li Wei's house, they found that only the children were home; the adults were not there.
Song Lili had no choice but to come back first; she couldn't very well tell the child, could she?
A short while later, Li Weiguo came knocking on the door. "Lili, I heard from Xiaolan that you have something to say?"
"Uncle Li, come in and sit down quickly." Li Weiguo was no longer the Party Secretary, so Song Lili called him Uncle.
"I don't have anything to do, I just wanted to buy some groceries from your place. I was busy cleaning today and didn't have time to go to town to buy anything."
"I have children at home, so I couldn't make do with whatever I could find. I didn't expect you weren't here," Song Lili said with a smile.
"Look at you, kid, why are you being so polite? What do you mean by buying? I'll just give it to you as a gift. If you give me money, I'll get angry."
Li Weiguo deliberately put on a stern face and looked at Song Lili with great displeasure.
"Uncle, I feel bad taking it for free. Besides, I was going to buy it outside anyway, and I just wanted to be lazy and buy it from you. You don't want to pay for it. That won't do." Song Lili pretended to be angry.
Daqing is currently starting a business and has no way to send money home. Yangmei's salary is only enough for the two of them to cover their daily expenses.
Moreover, because the two of them lived in a hutong (traditional alleyway), they felt embarrassed and practically took care of all the groceries at home. After a month, they were completely broke.
The two elderly people are taking care of the children at home and earning money, which is not easy for them. Song Lili doesn't want to take advantage of them.
But Li Weiguo was stubborn and refused. In the end, he said, "If you don't want it, I won't give it to you. Go to someone else's house."
"Since you're with me, I won't take any money."
His son and daughter-in-law were staying at Lili's house. They didn't mention money at all and took good care of him, which made the old man feel very at ease.
His son has familiar faces around him, so he's not afraid of being alone if something happens.
How could he possibly have the nerve to ask Lili for money? He had no shame!
Both of them were determined to stick to what they believed in.
In the end, Song Lili had no choice because Li Weiguo really wouldn't budge. She could only think of another way.
"Uncle Li, how about this, could you give me some more meat? I'll take the vegetables, but I have to pay for the meat, otherwise I won't take it."
When giving money, give more; it's the same.
Li Weiguo thought for a moment, knowing that Lili would not give in any longer, and then nodded, "Okay, then I'll go cut the meat and pick the vegetables for you."
“I’ll go with you.” Song Lili and Li Weiguo left together.
When Song Lili received the meat, she was both amused and exasperated.
She wanted to give more money, and Li Weiguo wanted to give more meat; it really was...
Although she was complaining, she felt happy inside.
Song Lili took out the money she had prepared and said, "Uncle, here's the money. I'm going to take advantage of you today."
The amount of money she spent on the meat was about the same; she didn't give any more than that.
Song Lili didn't refuse again, because it would drag on for a long time, and there might not be a result yet.
I'll go to town tomorrow and buy some more delicious candy for the children.
Song Lili left with the things, and Li Weiguo was satisfied.
If Song Lili tries to argue again, Li Weiguo will feel uncomfortable.
Song Lili went home, washed the vegetables and meat, and prepared to make stewed potatoes with meat, then two more vegetable dishes, a balanced meal of meat and vegetables, and an egg drop soup. That would be enough for her and the children.
Finally, Xiaohui brought his younger sister back for dinner on time.
"Where did you two go? Why are you so dirty?" Song Lili asked as she brushed the dirt off Xiao Xinyi's clothes.
The child, who was clean when he went out, is now covered in mud. Not only are his clothes covered in mud, but his face is also covered in streaks of dried mud. His little face is so dirty that he is almost unrecognizable.
"We went to play in the mud, and it was quite fun." Xiao Hui squinted her eyes happily, and Xin Yi nodded in agreement.
"Alright, come with me to change your clothes, then we'll eat." Song Lili said helplessly; these two didn't seem to be having any trouble adjusting at all!
So soon, we can play this game.
Doesn't that imply even the slightest bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Song Lili was not angry, nor did she forbid the child from playing.
This is a child's nature, why stop them?
Parents might say that washing clothes is troublesome, and they have many other things to do.
Song Lili wasn't worried about this. Since Xiao Hui washed her own clothes, and Xiao Xinyi was still young, she let her do it for now.
When Xinyi grows up, she'll have to wash her own clothes.
It's summer now, and the clothes are too small, so Xiaohui can definitely wash them herself. Even if there's mud on them, she won't have trouble getting them clean.
So, after lunch, the family took a nap together, and then Xiao Hui was assigned by Song Lili to wash her own clothes.
Song Lili soaked Xinyi's clothes before cleaning the bedroom, deciding to wash the clothes later.
Xiao Hui was reluctant, but he knew it was something he should do.
My older brother washes his own clothes, so of course he has to wash his own too.
He was unhappy because he couldn't go out to play.
Song Lili didn't care about him and wouldn't let him go out, otherwise things would get out of control.
He also needs to know that washing clothes is hard work, and that he should be more careful when playing in the future.
Song Lili never says much, because that would only annoy the child and have no effect. She lets him experience it for himself and he will understand.
Xiao Chen was educated in this way, Xiao Hui in the same way, and Xin Yi in the future will be the same way.
She treats all children equally and doesn't want to give them special treatment or make them feel that she is biased.
When it comes to getting things done, everyone should work together, and no one should claim to have done too much.
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