The child didn't think it was too big and put it in his mouth in one bite, happily eating it. His little mouth wasn't big to begin with, and it was difficult to chew such a big piece of meat.
"Slow down, no one's going to take it from you." Han Xiaotao looked at her son and suddenly felt a pang of sadness. She had earned some money these past few days, but she hadn't had time to buy him anything good to eat, and the child was still starving.
"Han, you should take some time to buy some meat for the child. If you don't have time, just cook a bowl of braised pork and leave it at home; he can eat it himself." Jiang Yunxiang couldn't bear to see the child like this anymore; he was truly pitiful.
Han Xiaotao gave a bitter smile.
“Sister-in-law, it’s not that I don’t want to buy it for him, it’s that I’m afraid he’ll eat too much at once, he… he’s too weak.”
As Han Xiaotao spoke, a few tears streamed down her cheeks. Her already delicate face, glistening with tears, made her even more pitiful.
Ye Cheng stood up, took a small bowl, and placed a little bit of each meat and vegetable dish in front of Xiao Wei.
"Then, eat slowly, there's enough."
Xiao Wei glanced gratefully at Ye Cheng, and immediately felt a sense of goodwill towards this older brother who had given him meat.
Seeing his eyes, for some reason, Ye Cheng thought of Dorgon.
As a man, Dorgon set an example for all men: you can't raise someone else's son properly.
hiss--
Damn it, why do I need to think about this thing?
Before long, a clear, smug voice came from outside the door.
"Mom, I'm home."
Aunt Qian's initially worried face immediately brightened. She stood up and went out to greet him, even though it was only a few steps to the door, saying affectionately,
"Why are you so late, child? The guests are waiting."
As he spoke, a young man who was nearly 1.8 meters tall walked in from outside the door, looking very confident and spirited.
This is He Feiyang, Aunt Qian's son. They used to live in the village, so everyone was familiar with him.
However, his appearance this time was a bit unfamiliar to everyone. He was wearing a standard black suit and looked like a successful person.
"Feiyang's become a boss now, Lao He, you're so lucky!" Ye Guowei said with admiration.
Duan Chunsheng nodded repeatedly.
“He looks much more energetic than my Duan Yong.”
The others also congratulated Aunt Qian repeatedly, making her beam with joy.
The fatigue from continuous work on his face vanished instantly.
Only Ye Cheng's expression remained unchanged. He was indeed wearing a suit, but it was the cheap kind.
Since its introduction to China, the Western suit has always been worn as formal attire for high-end occasions, generally for weddings.
If you go out in a suit, people will look at you with more respect.
But later generations, from some unknown time, suddenly saw people wearing suits everywhere.
Especially migrant workers who come to the city for work, no matter what they come here for, they will definitely wear a suit when they come to the city, but it will be the cheap kind of suit.
Therefore, for Ye Cheng, a suit is really not a symbol of high-end status.
Besides, the suit He Feiyang was wearing looked cheap; he must be going home, so he dressed up nicely on purpose.
Ye Cheng understood this. Returning home in glory, who wouldn't want to show their best side to their family and villagers?
Many similar films were made in later generations, showing that even if someone is doing poorly outside, they should still return to their village with dignity.
"Feiyang is here." Ye Cheng and Xiao Hu greeted him.
He Feiyang was three years older than the two of them. They used to play together when they were young, but as they got older, they played less. When He Feiyang went to work, they became even more estranged.
He Feiyang greeted everyone smugly, calling out to each of them. Seeing Ye Cheng and Xiao Hu, he said something indifferently.
"The second brother and Xiaohu are here too."
His tone softened noticeably; in his memory, these two were still petty thieves in the village.
He didn't know what Ye Cheng looked like now, but Aunt Qian did, as her family's good life depended on Ye Cheng.
Besides, she also wanted Ye Cheng to stay in the village with his son to earn money.
She quickly pulled her son aside, pointing at Ye Cheng and Xiao Hu, and said...
"Feiyang, your brother Cheng and brother Xiaohu are really amazing now. You should learn from them in the future."
He Feiyang looked at Ye Cheng and Xiao Hu with some surprise. The two of them were still dressed like hooligans and were sitting in the lower seats. Was this what you called impressive?
I guess my mom hasn't seen much of the world, that's why she thinks that way.
However, Mom said that He Feiyang also said something symbolic.
"Everyone should study more in the future."
These words were spoken so casually that Ye Cheng was taken aback. It had been a long time since anyone had been so casual with him.
Everyone who comes out must praise him a few times.
Xiao Hu didn't feel any psychological burden; his heart was bigger than the sea.
Hearing her son say that, Aunt Qian felt a little embarrassed. She looked at Ye Cheng apologetically and said...
"Acheng, don't take it to heart, he just got back."
He Feiyang was immediately displeased upon hearing this.
"Mom, what do you mean by 'don't take it to heart'? Let me tell you, don't just focus on what's happening in the village. Do you know how fast the outside world is developing?"
Aunt Qian was a little embarrassed by her son's retort, but she couldn't bear to scold him, so she turned to Old He and reprimanded him sternly.
"Why aren't you pouring drinks for everyone yet?"
Old He then realized what was happening, stood up and poured more drinks for the men. Ye Guowei had nothing to do that night, so he asked for a little more, and Duan Chunsheng also had some.
When it came to Ye Cheng, Ye Cheng simply waved his hand.
"Uncle, I have to drive the boat tonight, so I won't drink."
"Don't drink and drive, don't drive after drinking"—this saying has been etched into people's minds for generations, and the same applies to sailing.
There are countless roads, but safety is the most important.
Seeing that Ye Cheng wasn't drinking, Lao He was a little at a loss.
"Dad, if he doesn't want to drink, then give me some more," He Feiyang said, dissatisfied.
These words created a slightly awkward atmosphere.
The most difficult situation is for Aunt Qian. She originally wanted to get closer to her, but now she seems to be in a bad situation, pleasing neither side.
Ye Cheng was too lazy to argue with this young man who had gone out to work for a few years and came back feeling a bit lost.
He picked up his chopsticks and said to Aunt Qian,
"Auntie, let's eat. We have to go out to sea tonight."
"Eat, eat, everyone, hurry up and eat! Don't be shy, eat more, eat more!" Aunt Qian said quickly, and then started to serve everyone food and urge them to drink, getting busy all at once.
He Feiyang looked at his busy parents with some dissatisfaction, feeling that they were practically begging them for a meal.
Among those present, Ye Guowei and Jiang Yunxiang are next-door neighbors, and their relationship with their families has always been good. Duan Chunsheng is about the same age as his parents, so it's fine to be polite with them.
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