Liu Huangshi couldn't refuse to hear Shuqin's words. The guest meant that she would cook dinner by herself, so she wouldn't have to worry about the lack of food at home. Otherwise, her family would have to live frugally and tighten their belts for a long time. She was so happy that she kept saying, "Okay, okay, no problem. This little thing is not worth it!"

After hearing what Shuqin said, Old Man Liu wanted to say that there was no need to be so distant and just eat at his house. However, thinking about the situation at home, he finally shut up and didn't say much, leaving it to his daughter-in-law to decide.

Shuqin understood something after looking at the situation, but she also understood that food was very precious these days and the family did not have enough to eat. It was already very warm for Old Man Liu's family to be like this. The lady also understood the family's difficulties, so she sent her out early because she was afraid of embarrassing the Liu family. They were already causing trouble for them.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. You don't have to cook tonight. Just eat with us." Shuqin continued. Su Wenyue didn't specifically ask for such a small matter, but as Su Wenyue's maid, she still had some manners.

"No, no, you are guests. If the economy wasn't so bad these days and we didn't have much food at home, we would have been the ones to entertain you. How could we let you cook for yourselves? I just hope you can understand my difficulties. How could I eat your food?" Liu Huang waved her hands and said, she was not the kind of person who would take advantage of small opportunities.

Liu Huangshi's behavior made Shuqin like her even more. The Liu family is all good people. Not only are they warm and hospitable, but they are also not petty at all.

"Don't be polite, sister-in-law. There are so many of us, so it's no big deal to just cook for a few more people. Besides, the kitchen is occupied by us, and sister-in-law has nowhere to cook. Just eat with us."

"No, no, it's okay. I'll cook after you guys finish cooking. It's okay to eat later."

Shuxiang didn't say anything at first, but when she saw Liu Huangshi like this, she also joined in: "Sister-in-law, please don't be polite to us. We are guests and we are not estranged from you. If you continue to be so polite, it will embarrass us."

"This..." Liu Huangshi had been somewhat persuaded by Shuxiang, but she did not make a decision on her own. Instead, she looked at her father-in-law beside her. With her father-in-law around, it was not her turn as a daughter-in-law to make the decision, especially in front of the guests. Liu Huangshi was particularly sensible on this point, perhaps because she had been the village chief's daughter-in-law for many years.

Old Liu was very satisfied with his daughter-in-law's respect for him. He was an easy-going person. Since Shuqin and Shuxiang said so, he did not refuse: "Okay, Huzi's mother, since the two girls are so sincere, we will listen to them. You just need to help the two girls more later. Our kitchen in the countryside is not so sophisticated, and I am afraid that the two girls will not be used to it."

"Okay, I'll listen to my father-in-law." Seeing that her father-in-law had spoken, Liu Huang had no more objections. She took Shuqin and Shuxiang to the kitchen and helped out herself.

At this time, a loud voice was heard outside: "Grandpa, Mom, I'm back!"

When Liu Huang heard the voice of her eldest son, she hurried out and saw her eldest son coming back breathless with a large bundle of firewood on his back. His body was soaked by the rain. Her eyes suddenly became red. This child was too sensible. He used to be a little naughty and did a lot of mischief with the group of boys in the village. Since his father left home to join the army, the child suddenly became much more sensible. Not only was he much more obedient, he also knew how to help with housework, like a little man.

"Chengzi, didn't you go to your grandma's house to play? I thought you would be back tomorrow. Why are you carrying such a big bundle of firewood back now? Didn't mother tell you that you are still young and can't do such heavy work. You can do it." Liu Huangshi said as she helped unload the big bundle of firewood from Liu Cheng's back.

"I was originally planning to come back tomorrow, but I thought we might not have enough firewood at home. Grandpa is old, my brother is still young, and my mother has a lot of things to do every day, so I came back early. I'm just playing at grandma's house anyway, so I might as well come back home."

After Liu Cheng finished speaking, he saw his mother's eyes getting redder, and he quickly said, "Mom, don't worry. I'm old enough to help with things at home. When dad is not at home, I am the mainstay of the family. I have to help grandpa and mom to support the whole family. Besides, mom, look at every child in the village, and I'm not more precious than anyone else."

"Mother knows that you are a sensible child, but seeing you like this, mother can't help but feel distressed." Liu Huang said as she wiped the tears from her eyes. She was a woman who could endure hardships. Normally, no matter how hard or tired she was, she would never complain. But at times like this, she would easily become sentimental.

Shuqin and Shuxiang were watching from the side. They knew that this was Old Man Liu's eldest grandson. Seeing Liu Cheng so sensible, they were all impressed in their hearts. Seeing Liu Huang wiped away tears, they hurried over to persuade her: "Sister-in-law, you should be happy that your child is sensible. Only such a child can become a talent."

"Yes, sister-in-law, don't be sad. You will be blessed in the future if you have a child like this. Don't be busy wiping your tears now. The child is soaked. Take a hot bath and change clothes quickly to avoid catching a cold."

"Yes, yes, what the two girls said is right. Chengzi, go to your room and change your clothes. Mother will bring some hot water right away." After all, a mother is most concerned about her son's health. After hearing what Shuqin and Shuxiang said, she had no time to be sad and hurried to make arrangements.

Liu Cheng was not surprised to see so many strangers in his house. He had just heard from the villagers on the road that a caravan was staying at their house. And he couldn't ask too many questions in front of outsiders. He just answered his mother's question and went back to his room. Liu Cheng knew that he had to take care of his health. The family still needed him to help support his grandfather and mother, so he couldn't get sick.

No one in the room noticed that three little guys were squatting outside the kitchen window, listening to the conversation between Liu Cheng and Liu Huang's mother and son, and looked thoughtful.

"Brother, this older brother is so sensible and knows how to help with things at home. Should we also help mom do something?" Siyu is not the kind of person who keeps things to herself. She asked her brother as soon as she thought of it.

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"Yes, big brother, my sister is right. Our father is not around, so we should help with some things at home. My brother and I are the men of the family and we have to be the pillars." Chen Ge'er said with emotion.

Xing Ge held his younger brother and sister's hands, and was very happy that they had such thoughts and feelings. It seemed that practical education was effective. Xing Ge had educated his younger brother and sister a lot on weekdays, but his younger brother and sister were still young, so it was inevitable that they would be naughty and disobedient sometimes. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xing Ge preached to his younger brother and sister again, and made the two little guys understand a lot of things.