"Xiaoxi, start eating." Yan Guofeng called Nie Xi.
Nie Xi looked at the old man, "Grandpa Yan, you eat first."
Yan Guofeng was not surprised by what Nie Xi said. This girl was well-educated at home, respectful to her elders, serious about her work, and her words and deeds showed her good upbringing.
He picked up the chopsticks and ate a piece of dish first, and then Nie Xi picked up the chopsticks with a smile; such good upbringing surprised Wang Daya and Gong Zhaodi, and they liked her even more. Well-educated people are always easy to be liked by others.
"Xiaoxi, eat the meat, don't just keep eating the vegetables." Yan Guofeng said, and Wang Daya immediately used the serving chopsticks to pick up some meat for her and put it in her bowl, fearing that she would be shy. "Eat more."
Maybe they were too enthusiastic. After lunch, Nie Xi ate a lot of meat. She felt bloated even when she stood up and walked. When she went to ask Li Ji and the others about playing, she touched her stomach and felt it was stuck in her throat.
"Drink some water to clear your stomach." Yan Guofeng handed Nie Xidi a cup of warm boiled water.
Nie Xi took it awkwardly, but didn't dare to drink it. "Thank you, Grandpa Yan. I won't drink it for now."
"Okay, drink whenever you want." Yan Guofeng did not force it and asked Wang Daya to serve a cup of tea. He also needed to clear his stomach. Although a cup of tea after a meal is not healthy, it can indeed cleanse the stomach.
Wang Daya went to the kitchen, made some tea and brought it over, along with some cut and plated fruits; there were three plates in total, one for Nie Xi, one for the old man, and one for the three children.
"Mr. Yan, Nie Xi, take your time eating. I'll go to the kitchen to help wash the dishes."
"Go ahead. We'll take care of the kids. You don't have to rush back." Yan Guofeng finished speaking, and Nie Xi nodded hurriedly. "Auntie Wang, you guys are busy. I'll help look after the little brothers."
Wang Daya thanked Nie Xi and left.
Yan Guofeng drank his tea but did not touch the fruit on the table. Instead, he went to the mattress and picked up the fruit to feed the children. The children were very happy to eat the fruit, and with the little sister to play with them, they forgot their mother at all.
Nie Xi was holding the fruit plate, feeling very embarrassed. He really couldn't eat any more; but, his parents and brother had never eaten these fruits before.
Yan Guofeng stopped after feeding the children the fruit plate. This plate was made according to the portion sizes of the children. If he fed them too much, he was afraid that it would cool their stomachs. Feeding them less fruit in winter would help their bodies develop well.
"News, eat some fruit, and don't be polite to Grandpa Yan when you're here."
"I can't eat anymore." Nie Xi put the fruit plate on the table. She couldn't eat anymore. The little she took was not enough for her to finish a meal. She couldn't eat the fruit anymore, nor could she take the fruit back to give to her parents and brother.
"Then eat later."
Yan Guofeng touched his great-grandchildren's heads with a smile. The great-grandchildren did not cry or make a fuss and were very well-behaved.
Nie Xi nodded, walked to the mattress and sat down, "Grandpa Yan, how are the little brothers' parents? Will they dislike me?"
"No, our Xiaoxi is so nice, no one would dislike you."
"No, my grandparents don't like me." Nie Xi said innocently and childishly, "Grandma always calls me a money-loser. Grandpa doesn't like me when he sees me."
Yan Guofeng chuckled, "What about your parents? What about your other relatives?"
"My parents love me very much, and so do my uncles. Every time I go to their house, they give me fun and delicious treats, but I can't accept them." Nie Xi said realistically, "My dad says I'm the only daughter in a big family and a treasure. But my grandparents don't think so, so I want their approval."
She is not a money-losing girl. What's wrong with being a girl? Doesn't a girl have any future?
The mother of the little brothers is very successful.
"You don't need to pay attention to your grandparents' opinions. As long as your parents are around, you're the treasure of the family. As people get older, their thoughts will inevitably wander. Just listen to them." What else could he say? This kind of problem could only be solved by Nie Xi's father.
And his father obviously couldn't solve it.
Nie Xi nodded. "My mom said the same thing, but I don't like my grandparents. When I was the only one at home, my grandparents would often make trouble for my mom, and I really didn't like them. It's better now that I have a younger brother. At least my mom's life has improved."
"You're just a little girl, why do you worry about so many things? You should just grow up well." Instead of focusing on adult matters, "You have your parents to protect you from the wind and rain, just grow up well and don't worry about other things; this is not something you should worry about at your age."
"I know. My dad said the same thing." Nie Xi grinned and played with his brothers while talking to Yan Guofeng. "Grandpa Yan, I really like the little brothers. When my brother recovers, can I bring him over to play with them?"
Yan Guofeng's eyes lit up, "Sure, you're welcome anytime."
Nie Xi smiled happily. She could bring her younger brother here with her in the future and wouldn't have to leave him at home.
With Nie Xi there in the afternoon, the children were as obedient as usual; they didn't cry or make a fuss, and they were having fun. When Zhong Yuxiu and Yan Rushan came home from get off work, they heard the children's laughter before they even stepped into the living room.
"Why are the children so happy today?" Yuxiu was curious.
Yan Rushan knew what was going on, but he wouldn't say it. The two of them strode into the main room. Zhong Yuxiu saw the little girl surrounded by three children. The little girl's clothes were full of patches, and her face was thin and sallow, but the smile on her face was bright, sunny and attractive.
"Grandpa, we're back."
"You're back." Yan Guofeng looked up and then stood up. "Comrade Wang and the others are already preparing dinner. Why are you back so early today?"
Zhong Yuxiu said, "The new project won't be finished in a short time. Let's do a little bit each day. I'm worried that the children will come back early."
"They're so well behaved today, not crying or making a fuss. They're having fun playing with Nie Xi." Yan Guofeng said as Nie Xi coaxed the little brothers out of their way. She stood up and looked at them bewilderedly. Yan Guofeng introduced them, "This is Nie Xi, a child from the Nie family in the village. She's sensible and well-behaved, and she plays well with the other kids. I invited her over to play."
Zhong Yuxiu smiled faintly at Nie Xi. "Your name is Nie Xi. Thank you for playing with the kids. Did they bother you?"
"No, no, the little brothers are very well-behaved and very smart. They seem to understand what I say. They also learn the toys I teach them very quickly." Nie Xi shook her head quickly, her little face flushed with excitement.
Zhong Yuxiu felt strange. This child looked a little weird. Why was he so excited looking at her?
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