"Is it true that your uncle has won the favor of a big shot?" the man asked again.
Blue eyes?
Blue eyes?!
"...Yes." Hengbao replied loudly.
He had seen it before - his uncle's eyes were black and a little swollen.
"Your aunt's family has also made great progress." The villagers said enviously.
Hengbao understood what was said. He proudly puffed out his chest and raised his head, "Of course!"
Yubao missed his grandparents and urged his brother, "Hengbao, are you done? Let's go find grandparents."
"It's over, it's over!" Hengbao said hurriedly.
He turned to the person who asked him the question and said, "Uncle, let's talk about it tomorrow. My brother and I have birthdays tomorrow and will be in the team all day. We can talk slowly when we have time."
With his hands behind his back, he looks very old-fashioned.
Feeling that the hat was blocking my eyes, I raised my hand to lift it away.
Then he and Yubao and Libao skipped to the old house.
The villagers laughed.
It was raining heavily and the road was completely wet. It was not very convenient to walk on it. It was a bit muddy and you could bring up mud when you lifted your feet.
Three children came to the old house.
When they reached the door, Hengbao shouted, "Grandpa, Grandma, we're back!!!"
In the house.
Father Gu vaguely heard the voice and looked at Mother Gu: "Is Hengbao here?"
Mother Gu didn't hear: "How is it possible? He and Yubao are staying in the city. It's raining now. How could he come back suddenly?!"
Father Gu thought so too and sat back down.
At this moment, a clear voice came from outside again.
"Eh? Grandpa and grandma are not here? Why isn't anyone coming out?" Hengbao stood under the eaves, stomping his feet to clean the mud and water on his rain boots.
Mother Gu heard this.
She hurriedly put on her shoes, lifted the door curtain and walked out of the house.
Seeing three grandsons dressed like three "little yellow ducks", I was stunned.
"Oh my, where did this cute boy come from?" Mother Gu said curiously.
Hengbao stopped stamping his feet and ran towards her, "Gu family!!"
The answer was very loud.
"Grandma, look at the raincoats and rain boots we are wearing. My mom bought them for us. They can protect us from rain." He said loudly as if showing off.
Mother Gu touched the three babies directly. Their hair was dry and the clothes inside were dry too.
Ouch, I’ve learned something new!
"It looks good." Gu's mother said, "Your mother can even get this thing."
The third daughter-in-law is getting more and more powerful!!
"Yes, that's right." Hengbao said.
He held the wall with his left hand and lifted his raincoat with his right hand, revealing the light yellow rain boots on his feet.
"I have rain boots, and my pants are inside. How can I step on the rain? My feet are dry, but my shoes are muddy!"
The three babies were very careful after putting on their new clothes, but they were inevitably splashed with mud as they walked along.
I feel so sad.
"My new rain boots are dirty!" Hengbao's face was screwed up with heartache.
Mother Gu hurriedly said, "Wait until the rain stops and I'll brush it for you. It will be clean in a few seconds!"
Yubao is very sensible and does everything on his own. He immediately said, "We don't need grandma to help us brush our hair. We can do it ourselves. I can even wash my little white shoes. Mommy said I wash them really clean!"
"My mother also praised me!" Hengbao was not happy that his brother had left him behind, so he said it carelessly.
"Be good, all of you!" Mother Gu smiled from ear to ear.
Didn't forget to check the treasures.
"Libao has raincoats and rain boots now too. They look so nice on me, like a city kid!"
Libao stood under the eaves, lifted up his raincoat, stretched out his feet, letting the raindrops wash away the mud on his feet, changing the angle from time to time.
"My third aunt gave it to me."
Mother Gu knew that the third daughter-in-law was generous, so she said, "Your third aunt gave it to you, so you should keep it well."
"Yeah!" Li Bao responded.
The three treasures only have raincoats and rain boots, and they are reluctant to take them off and wear them all the time.
There was mud on their shoes, so they didn't go into the house and sat on a small stool under the eaves.
Mother Gu said, "Yubao, Hengbao, will your mother celebrate your birthday this year?"
The twins nodded simultaneously, their eyes sparkling with laughter.
"Pass!" The two little brothers shook their feet with joy.
Yubao sat obediently, his hands folded in his lap, and said in a cheerful voice, "My dad sent us a birthday present."
"Really? Your father is thoughtful." Mother Gu was happy for her grandson and asked curiously, "What did he send you?"
Yubao shook his head. "I don't know yet. We'll open it tomorrow. Do you want to watch it with us?"
"Of course, I want to see what good things he sent you. If my grandson is not satisfied, I will ask your grandfather to write a letter to scold him!" In front of his grandson, the favorite son has to stand aside.
"We like whatever dad gives us." Yubao looked serious.
Dad works hard, he doesn’t want his grandparents to scold him!
Mother Gu found a piece of cloth, rinsed it with rainwater, and squatted down to wipe the mud spots off the rain boots of the three treasures.
While busying herself, she asked, "Yubao, how does your mother plan to support you?"
She was a little worried.
"Mom said she would make a cake for us." Hengbao said loudly.
Mother Gu looked up, her eyes blank. "...Egg cake?!"
Celebrating a birthday with egg cake? I guess... that's not impossible.
"No." Yu Bao waved his hands. "It's not egg cake. Cake is made with flour, butter, eggs... and fruit. It's very complicated. It's different from egg cake!"
He had no idea what was going on and just kept repeating Lin Zhao's words.
When Yubao mentioned something, Mother Gu's heart trembled.
By the time he finished, she was numb.
"My uncle Yunjin said that the cake is very sweet and even better than egg cake!" Hengbao propped up his chin and slurped his saliva.
Mother Gu had a complicated expression.
It uses so many good things, how can it not be sweet?!
It will definitely make you dizzy!
Bangbang and others swallowed their saliva, it must be so delicious.
Yubao looked at them and said, "My mom said that for Hengbao and I's birthdays, we can invite close relatives to our house for dinner. Bangbang, Laimei, Lanlan...don't forget to come."
Laimei opened her mouth wide enough to fit an egg in, and her voice rose in pitch, "Shall we all go?"
"Yes." Yu Bao said affirmatively.
Hengbao also said, "My mother said that, several times."
He chuckled, "My mom said she never gave us anything before, so she's making it up to us this time."
After saying that, Hengbao added, "I really wish I could have a birthday every day. It would be so happy."
“…”
Lai Mei: Who doesn’t want to?!
Whenever someone has a birthday, grandma will make red eggs.
Mother Gu spitted and laughed, "We don't have that many eggs at home to make you a birthday, and you still want to celebrate your birthday every day. That's a nice thought."
Hengbao touched the tip of his nose and changed the subject: "Grandma, are you and my grandfather coming tomorrow?"
Before Mother Gu could say anything, Yu Bao looked at his grandparents with a serious expression, "I want to go to see them."
"...Go." Father Gu was no longer silent.
Mother Gu looked at him.
"Birthdays only come once a year, so we must make sure the birthday boy gets what he wants." Father Gu said with a smile.
Mother Gu didn't say anything to spoil the fun. She planned to go there early tomorrow to help the third son's wife and ask about Achan and Xiangdong's situation.
The twins didn't stay for too long. After finishing their business, they left the old house and went to the homes of Tie Niu, Yuanbao and other children.
Tell your friends that they have birthdays tomorrow and invite them to come to your house.
This is a new thing for the children in the village.
They happily agreed.
Once the twins left, each family began to comment.
"Why did Yubao's mother think of celebrating birthdays for both of her children? It's getting weirder and weirder." Tieniu's mother muttered.
Tie Niu's father said, "Why do you care about others? They are happy with it."
"I'm sure the dishes at the Gu family will be delicious tomorrow, right?" she asked again.
"Definitely not bad." Cheng Huai's wife is a decent person and does things very well. If she can get her son to speak for her, then the children will definitely not be at a loss.
Tie Niu's mother was worried, "It's not good to let Tie Niu eat for free. What should I ask him to bring tomorrow?"
She asked the child's father for advice.
Tie Niu's father said: "We don't have anything valuable at home, so let him bring some food."
"Okay." Tie Niu agreed immediately, "Yu Bao's family is short of vegetables."
He looked at his mother and said, "Mom, please pick more. Don't be stingy. Hengbao said his mother will make meaty and sweet cakes tomorrow. I want to eat a lot. I'll feel embarrassed if you bring too little."
Iron Ox Mother: "..."
She glared at her son and said angrily, "Go find your grandma."
Without a division of the family, she wouldn't dare to make her own decision.
Tie Niu gave his mother a look that said "I knew you were unreliable", sighed softly, and followed his grandfather's example, putting his hands behind his back and going out to find his grandmother.
…
Yuanbao's mother was also worried about what to let her son bring tomorrow.
"Mom, have you thought about it?" Yuanbao urged.
"Don't be impatient, let me think about what's suitable." Yuanbao's mother said.
"Make some rice cakes?" Yuanbao's father suggested.
There was only a little sugar left at home, and Yuanbao's mother was reluctant to use it.
She said, "We don't have much sugar left, and we have to entertain guests for the New Year."
"...We'll talk about it later." Yuanbao's father felt that the children invited by the twins would bring something, and if his Yuanbao went empty-handed, he would be laughed at by the other children.
This won't work.
"Alright."
Yuanbao thought of something to bring, and the corners of his mouth curled up as he said, "Hengbao said his mother will make some meat tomorrow, so I'll save two pieces for my parents."
Yuan Bao's mother's heart was warm, but she was not forgiving. "Alright, alright, eat yours. I'm not greedy for that one! You don't need to save any!"
The man looks at his wife and smiles, isn't he greedy? Who said he doesn't have any fat in his stomach? He'll cut off a few pounds of meat in a few days to satisfy his craving?!
"Mom doesn't crave meat." Yuanbao looked very surprised and looked at his father: "Dad, I'll save some for you."
His father ruffled his son's hair, "Alright! You are truly my filial son!"
Yuanbao chuckled.
…
After notifying everyone, the twins returned home contentedly.
Lin Zhao didn't see Li Bao come back, so she asked, "Did Li Bao go home?"
"Well, he'll come back tomorrow," Yubao replied. "Libao missed his mother, so Hengbao and I will drop him off at the door and then we'll be back."
Lin Zhao felt relieved.
Hengbao took off his raincoat and hung it up, then sat on a small stool to take off his rain boots. He busied himself with work while saying, "My brother and I will tell grandpa and grandma...that we're having a birthday tomorrow, and grandpa and grandma will be here too."
Lin Zhao had no objection, "Okay."
Based on her understanding of her mother-in-law, she would definitely come early to help her.
Now there is no pressure!
"I bought a lot of meat, just right for your grandparents to nourish their bodies."
The twins are so sensible, all thanks to their good foundation, and it's all thanks to their grandparents. Lin Zhao is not ungrateful, she keeps it in mind.
Yubao liked his grandparents and wanted to share good things with them. When he heard his mother's words, his heart was filled with joy. He changed his rain boots and rushed over to hug Lin Zhao's waist.
"Mom is so nice!!" It would be perfect if Dad was here too, oh.
Lin Zhao ruffled her son's soft hair, put her arm around his little shoulders and watched the rain.
The raindrops hit the roof and treetops, making a dripping sound. The rain gradually subsided, but the temperature dropped a lot. A slight breeze made people feel cold all over.
"A-choo!" Hengbao sneezed violently.
Lin Zhao pulled the two boys into the house and said, "The temperature has dropped. Keep warm. If you feel hot, don't rush to take off your clothes. Ask me first. I say it's okay to take off your clothes. Do you hear me?"
Children are ignorant and sometimes they take off their clothes when they sweat a little. After taking them off, they get cold. Oh no, they have a fever...
It is troublesome when children are sick and we must pay attention to it.
"Yeah." The twins nodded.
…
The next day.
The weather was good and sunny, and the rainwater on the ground had dried up. The muddy tracks left behind were a sign of the heavy rain last night.
Because she had to make a cake, Lin Zhao woke up very early and got busy at dawn.
Hearing vague noises coming from the kitchen, Song Yunjin realized that his sister had gotten up. He suddenly jumped out of bed, put on his coat and went out.
Come to the kitchen.
He had just woken up and was still a little dazed. He yawned, his voice tinged with the roughness of just waking up. "Why did you get up so early? You forgot to call me again."
Lin Zhao coaxed him like a child, "I haven't forgotten. I plan to call you once I'm ready."
Song Yunjin's expression improved, and he came forward. "What do you need me for?"
"Go wash up first!" Lin Zhao looked at him with disdain.
Song Yunjin touched the tip of his nose, "...I forgot."
Turn around and go to the yard to wash up.
He didn't use hot water, so he just washed with cold water.
"There's hot water in the kettle." Lin Zhao frowned.
"It's not cold." Song Yunjin said indifferently, "I have a strong internal heat, so I don't feel cold. When it gets colder, I will definitely use hot water to wash."
He knew what was going on, so Lin Zhao ignored him and told him to whip the cream with egg whites.
"Beat the eggs. Keep beating them. Stop only when I say stop."
A row of question marks appeared above Song Yunjin's head.
“???”
He suspected that his sister was bullying him.
Too bad he had no evidence.
After hesitating for a few moments, Song Yunjin started working honestly.
Snap!
Crack, crack, crack!!
Next, the kitchen was filled with the sound of chopsticks rubbing against the edge of the basin.
Song Yunjin kept beating her, and Lin Zhao didn't say to stop. He really didn't try to be cunning.
Lin Zhao added white sugar into the basin from time to time, with her eyes showing "continue".
Crack, crack, crack!!
After half an hour, his right arm was stiff and painful and he could hardly lift it.
I was so tired that I had to use force on my mouth.
"alright."
Lin Zhao's voice was like the sound of nature. Song Yunjin dropped his tools, breathed a sigh of relief, and looked frightened.
He looked at the milky white stuff in the basin and couldn't believe it... This was what he made.
"…It's amazing!!" Song Yunjin exclaimed.
Before Lin Zhao could speak, he said hesitantly, "Sister, can this be used to make cakes?"
Lin Zhao gave him a nonchalant look.
Why not?
It has many uses.
There was cream in the storage ring, but she couldn't just take it out. The one in the basin was made by Yun Jin herself, so if she switched it out, there would be no loophole.
It’s easy to fool a silly brother who has never eaten cake.
"Sister, what are we going to do next?"
Lin Zhao sent him out. "Everything is ready. It's my turn now. Go back to your room and catch up on some sleep."
Song Yunjin was unhappy, "That won't work. I have to help you."
Lin Zhao glanced at the eggs in the corner of the chopping board and smiled, "How about... you keep beating them?"
"Well...well, I'm going to catch up on some sleep." Song Yunjin turned and left.
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