"Let's just have a bite to eat for now. I bought some meat and chopped it into filling. We'll make dumplings this afternoon."
“Yes, yes, Dad, Mom, let’s eat something first, just to have something to eat. My parents will come over this afternoon too,” Zhou Qinglan said.
Sheng Liancheng and his group ate two steamed buns and a bowl of porridge for breakfast, and then traveled by car for seven or eight hours.
I ate some bread and fried dough twists on the bus to tide me over, but it couldn't compare to the comforting warmth and comfort of a hot meal with soup at home.
After Zhou Qinglan and Aunt Li said that, Sheng Liancheng and his wife also felt hungry.
“Okay, let’s eat something then. Sister Li, don’t bother putting it on the table, it’s too much trouble. We can just eat it near the stove in the kitchen.”
There's absolutely no reason for the in-laws to eat at the stove when they come to our house. Zhou Qinglan set up a table and served the food, allowing Sheng Liancheng and his wife to eat comfortably.
Pork stew with vermicelli, chicken stew with mushrooms, and rice as the staple food.
Sheng Liancheng and his wife had been away from home for so long, and they really craved the food from home. They said they would just eat whatever was available, but in the end they ate quite a lot.
Zhou Qinglan and Sheng Xitai both took the afternoon off, so everyone worked together to make dumplings and prepared a few other dishes.
In the afternoon, Sheng Xinhua and Sheng Xinyu got out of school. The school was very close to their home, and the two brothers carried their schoolbags and came back by themselves.
The two boys were overjoyed to see their grandparents return and hugged them tightly, refusing to let go.
"Grandpa, Grandma, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!"
Sheng Liancheng and Zhang Shuzhen hugged their grandson, beaming with joy.
"No matter where you go, nothing beats home. I've been away for two months and I'm already missing home."
Zhou Mingyuan and Wang Chunxiu also rushed over after work, and everyone gathered together for a lively time.
Sheng Liancheng and his wife stayed in Songjianghe for two nights. On the morning of April 14th, Zhou Mingyuan arranged a car to take them back to the forest farm.
At this time of year, winter production on the mountain was almost over. Sheng Liancheng simply stopped going up the mountain for the remaining three or five days and stayed home to rest.
When relatives and friends learned that Sheng Liancheng and his wife had returned, they naturally came over for a short visit and offered Sheng Liancheng some words of comfort.
The deceased is gone. Mr. Sheng Guangyao was almost eighty years old, which is considered a long life these days.
Furthermore, he was in good spirits in the days leading up to his death, and Sheng Liancheng and his wife were able to fulfill their filial duties by his bedside.
Although Sheng Liancheng still feels sad when his father passes away, the living must go on with their lives, and no one can remain immersed in grief forever.
With many things to do at home, Sheng Liancheng gradually cheered himself up.
About ten days after Sheng Liancheng and his group returned to the forest farm, the couple were watching TV one evening when they suddenly heard a knocking noise outside.
The voice was all too familiar. The couple exchanged a glance, hurriedly put on their shoes, got out of bed, opened the door, and sure enough, it was Hua Hua who had returned.
"Oh, Huahua, how did you know we were back? Come inside quickly."
Upon seeing Huahua, the elderly couple were overjoyed. They rushed forward, hugged Huahua tightly, and showered her with affection. Then, the two of them and the tiger went into the east room.
I was so happy to see Huahua just now, and the light in the outer room was dim, so I didn't pay much attention.
When the light in the east room came on, Zhang Shuzhen noticed that Hua Hua's belly was swollen.
"Oh, Huahua is pregnant again? Oh dear, look at you, we've been away from home for so long, you haven't had anywhere to rest during your pregnancy."
This time, Zhang Shuzhen was experienced and immediately realized that Hua Hua was pregnant again.
Tigers typically live for 15 to 20 years, while those in captivity can live up to 30 years.
Female tigers typically go into estrus and become pregnant once every three years, giving birth to two to four cubs in a litter.
Hua Hua was pregnant for the first time and gave birth to Jiao Jiao and Zhuang Zhuang. Perhaps because it was her first time being a mother, she took care of the two tiger cubs for more than three years before letting them leave.
Therefore, Hua Hua's pregnancy intervals became longer.
Zhang Shuzhen affectionately stroked Huahua's back, and Huahua snuggled up to her obediently, making purring noises.
From then on, Hua Hua would come back to the Sheng family for a short stay every few days.
However, without Sheng Xiping, who knows how to hunt, there is no one in the family to provide food for Huahua, so Huahua has to rely on herself for everything.
Fortunately, Hua Hua is in her prime. Even though she is pregnant, it doesn't stop her from hunting. Not only does she eat her own food, but she can also bring some back home from time to time.
July arrived in the blink of an eye, and the weather got hot.
Starting last year, high school resumed its three-year system, which means that Sheng Xitai, who should have taken the college entrance examination this year, will have to study for another year.
On the morning of July 9th, Sheng Xinhua finished his final exams and, as soon as he got home, started clamoring to go back to the forest farm.
"Mom, I miss Grandpa, Grandma, and Huahua. Can you take Xinyu and me back to the forest farm? Xinyu is going to have a holiday anyway."
Sheng Xinyu attends the preschool affiliated with the primary school. When the primary school is on holiday, the preschool also goes on holiday.
"We just got back from the forest farm a few days ago! You're going back again? School final exams are coming up soon, how can I have time to go back with you?"
High school students have few holidays, only once a month. They had a holiday on the afternoon of July 1st, and Zhou Qinglan and Sheng Xitai took the children back to the forest farm for two days, returning only on the evening of the 3rd.
"Wait a few days. Your uncle and the others will have their exams in about a week."
"We'll have at least three or four days off after the exams, then we'll go back together."
High school students basically don't have winter or summer vacations. After the final exams, they only get a few days of rest before having to come back to class during the holidays.
"Alright then," Sheng Xinhua pouted, reluctantly agreeing.
Then, Sheng Xinhua and Sheng Xinyu counted down the days, waiting and hoping that their uncle would finish his exams and that their family would return to the forest farm.
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