My 1995 Small Farm.

Of course.

Ultimately, Chen Ling's goal was to create a good environment for his children and grandchildren to grow up in, all for the sake of his descendants.

Deep down, he knew that as long as his family had money, these things wouldn't be a problem in the future.

But as a man with sentiments, Chen Ling's habit of "meddling in other people's business" is something he can't change.

With two little kids bothering him, his efficiency was really low.

On the eighth day of the second lunar month, the city's police finally arrived by waterway.

He had barely finished outlining the plot and writing a short story about Li Xiaoyao going to Immortal Spirit Island.

Meanwhile, the villagers of Chenwangzhuang had already had enough of staying at their relatives' homes.

Seeing that there were quite a few people from the city's Public Security Bureau, all heavily armed and on high alert, everyone felt much more at ease.

Many women then considered returning to their village.

However, Chen Ling hadn't finished his work yet, and the men were reluctant to leave.

In this weather, it's still impossible to take off our cotton-padded coats.

Early in the morning and late at night, the weather was too cold and the mountain road was difficult to walk.

It's more convenient to stay in the county town.

In the end, it was the relatives who came out to persuade them:

"Let's make more money with Chen Fugui; opportunities like this don't come often."

"This lad is kind and righteous, and knows how to take care of his fellow villagers."

"It's hard for us to find a job like this, where we can earn money and have plenty of good food."

"Stay a little longer. This place is right next to the mountains; every family has its share of misfortunes sometimes."

As a result, most of the villagers in Chenwangzhuang did not return.

Only a few families went back to the village to take a look, tidy up their homes, and returned after a few days.

Now, in Chenling, there are people raising deer, sheep, cattle, horses, donkeys, as well as chickens and ducks.

They've occupied a lot of land in the forest area, and it all needs to be built this spring.

This is precisely the time when we need people.

Chen Ling paid high wages to the villagers, provided them with food and drink, and served them special dishes every day.

In this day and age, it's really hard to find even with a lantern.

Nobody wants to actually quit.

As for the people from the city's public security bureau, they asked Chen Ling to take them to the mountains twice.

After seeing the large footprints left by the wild chrysanthemum, they all became more cautious.

They temporarily set up camp in Chenwangzhuang, and every day they would go into the mountains to explore from both Chenwangzhuang and Jinmen Village.

“Brother, you have kids at home and a hunting ground to build, so we can’t keep you any longer. Let these hunters be our guides for now.”

The city's public security bureau sent a group of energetic and capable officers this time, and the leader in charge was Yang Jian, who was only thirty-four years old.

He was a lean man with a similar build to Lynx, but slightly taller.

Very inconspicuous.

But Chen Ling had seen his speed of movement in the mountains, which was even more impressive than that of special forces.

"If it weren't for the fact that your two dogs can't live without you, I'd really like to let them come with us into the mountains to investigate..."

"Don't worry, Brother Yang. I've taken care of things at home and will come over soon to go into the mountains with you."

Chen Ling also really wanted to go into the mountains.

But unfortunately, I had something really going on at home and couldn't leave.

Of course, he also knew that with Huang Guoshan's wisdom, these people entering the mountains now, even armed with guns, would only be able to protect themselves.

Don't even think about taking down that mutated giant lynx.

That's simply unrealistic.

"Okay, we'll wait for your good news."

Yang Jian patted him on the shoulder and watched him leave with Xiao Jin.

After he walked away, I couldn't help but admire him and said to the person next to me, "I only know today what it means to see someone as better than to hear about them."

There are truly extraordinary people among ordinary people.

The big yellow dog beside him could easily be the king of the pack, let alone the king of the dogs.

The big black dog that stayed at home to look after the kids was even more intimidating with its massive size; it looked like a black tiger.

I really don't know how this young man raised two dogs like that.

"Captain, there's also the falcon."

"The eagles he trains can be a great help..."

"I know, but we're not very familiar with him yet. We're short on time and have a heavy mission, so we can't stay here for long, nor do we have time to visit Mr. Chen's home. It's not appropriate to speak rashly."

……

Chen Ling returned to the village last night and went into the mountains with them this morning.

He made this trip twice since the city police arrived.

I simply can't spare the time.

I only bring one dog each time.

Let Heiwa and Xiaojin take turns.

Otherwise, they wouldn't want to take care of the baby all the time. It's like they would protect Rui Rui with all their might, but after a while, they also want to go out and exercise.

Especially those who want to go into the mountains.

Riding the little blue horse, I took Xiao Jin back to the small courtyard in the south of the city.

Wang Susu was holding Lele in the yard, basking in the sun.

The little girl, wrapped in a thick cotton-padded coat, looked like a peeled white egg, smacking her lips as she slept soundly.

Kang Kang lay in the bamboo rocking chair next to him, his little face rosy with sleep.

Rui Rui, with his bottom sticking out, was digging for ant holes in the wet, muddy ground of the yard with a small stick.

The ants aren't ready to emerge yet, but there's a construction site underway near our house.

When digging the foundation, you always find ant holes.

He thought he could dig it up too.

Heiwa lay lazily to the side, his big head resting on his front paws, his eyelids drooping, staring at his little master.

"Ah Ling, you're back. Rui Rui keeps saying his teeth are itchy. Is it because his new teeth are coming in soon?"

When Wang Susu saw Chen Ling, she hurriedly picked up Lele and happily greeted him.

A baby's teeth don't all come in at once.

Most children don't have all their baby teeth until they are around 3 years old.

During the teething process, some well-nourished and robust children will have their teeth erupt quickly and may experience itchy gums.

"Daddy, Daddy, ah..."

Chen Ling leaned over to look at Rui Rui, and the little guy grinned, revealing two newly sprouted white tips on his lower gums.

Hey! It's true! Our Rui Rui is growing his tiger teeth!

He smiled and pinched his son's little cheek.

"When teeth come in, you need to grind them down. You'll be able to eat harder things later, and you won't need to soak cookies anymore."

"Huh? So we can eat fried bread slices now? He's been wanting to try them for ages."

Wang Susu asked.

"Fried bread slices are so boring!"

Chen Ling felt that his wife lacked imagination.

"Let's make some 'rice noodle rolls' for the kids. They're fragrant and crispy, perfect for teething."

"Jiangmi Tiao?"

Wang Susu thought for a moment and said, "It uses a lot of oil and sugar, right? It's also a lot of work, since our house is under construction recently!"

"No problem! It's fine to start construction. We pay a lot of wages, and everyone is willing to work. The main thing I need to worry about is the blueprints. I need to go and check them every two days to see if they meet my requirements!" Chen Ling rubbed his hands and gave his wife a simple explanation.

"Alright, Susu, the rice noodle rolls are easy to make now."

"Just use glutinous rice flour, add a little sugar, and fry it until it looks like a small twisted dough stick. It's hollow and crunchy when you bite into it!"

"My dad used to make this for me during Chinese New Year when I was little..."

Just do it.

He then rushed back to the village to get glutinous rice flour, and then went back to the county town to buy white sugar.

Seeing his attitude, Wang Susu knew she couldn't stop him, so she had no choice but to let him do as he pleased while she took the baby to the kitchen to start a fire.

A large iron pot was set up, and about half a pot of clear rapeseed oil was poured into it.

The firewood crackled in the stove, and the oil temperature gradually rose.

Chen Ling poured the glutinous rice flour into the earthenware pot, dissolved the white sugar in warm water, and added it little by little, stirring with chopsticks.

The movement was different from kneading dough; it was a light and gentle motion, stirring the dough into a thick, sticky paste.

Thin wisps of blue smoke began to rise from the edge of the oil pan.

Chen Ling scooped up a spoonful of paste, flicked his wrist, and the spoon slid along the hot oil with a "sizzle!"

The paste expanded when heated, instantly turning into a long, hollow, golden-yellow strip that rolled around in the oil!
"Wow! Daddy! A big bug!"

Upon hearing the noise, Rui Rui dropped the stick and rushed to the kitchen door, clinging to the doorframe with wide, staring eyes.

"Silly boy, this is rice noodle roll!"

Chen Ling happily stirred the contents of the pot with long chopsticks.

"Does it smell good?"

The rich aroma of rice mixed with a sweet, caramelized scent wafted straight into my nostrils.

Rui Rui nodded vigorously: "It smells good! Rui Rui wants some!"

Chen Ling, quick as a flash, scooped out the golden and crispy fried rice noodles and placed them on a strainer.

The food was fresh out of the pot, still steaming, and its twisted, gnarled shape looked incredibly tempting.

He blew on it, waited until it wasn't too hot, broke off a small piece, and handed it to his impatient son.

"Slow down, it's hot!"

Rui Rui took a bite with a "woof," panting as it burned, but couldn't bear to spit it out.

Babies are delicate and can't tolerate very low temperatures.

Fortunately, Chen Ling knows his own brat well.

I'm not worried about burning him.

Sure enough, the little rascal chewed with his cheeks bulging, his big eyes already squinting into slits with delight:
"Mmm...sweet...fragrant!"

Wang Susu, watching from behind the stove, couldn't help but laugh:

"Look at you, what kind of father are you? All you do is use these wasteful things to coax the baby."

"This isn't called coaxing; this is called scientific feeding!"

Chen Ling proudly added another spoonful of the paste, saying, "The baby's teething, so eating something hard and crunchy is good for their teeth!"

The oil in the pan sizzled and bubbled happily.

Rui Rui moved a small stool over and stood beside her father, swinging her little feet as she waited for the rice noodles to be eaten.

The golden, glistening rice strips were piled up like a small mountain in the strainer, the aroma of rice mixed with the sweetness of caramel wafting into people's nostrils.

"Oh my goodness! It smells delicious from afar, Fugui, what delicious food have you made this time?"

The courtyard gate wasn't closed properly, and before Zhong Xiaoyun even arrived, her cheerful voice blew in first.

She was carrying a backpack containing several magazines and novels, with Zhao Dahai's wife following behind.

"Rice noodles? Oh my, that's a rare treat!"

Zhong Xiaoyun's eyes lit up, and she went to the stove, reaching out to pinch one and try it.

"Aunt Yun! Aunt Yun!"

Rui Rui was holding a long rice noodle strip specially made by Chen Ling, which looked like a small snake. He was gnawing on it, his mouth was covered in oil, and his little cheeks were bulging like a little squirrel.

As soon as Zhong Xiaoyun reached out, the brat immediately became alert, mumbling incoherently with something in his mouth:

"Rui Rui's! Daddy's giving Rui Rui something to chew on!"

The little body subconsciously moved closer to the strainer, trying to hide the delicious food behind it.

"Hey! You little ingrate!"

Zhong Xiaoyun was amused by him, and deliberately put on a serious face.

"Aunt Yun plays with you every day, but she forgets about you when there's something delicious to eat?"

Wang Susu was holding Lele, warming her by the stove, when she heard this and smiled reproachfully:

"Rui Rui, don't be rude! There's plenty of rice noodles, let Auntie have some!"

"That's right!" Zhao Dahai's wife also teased him with a smile, "Rui Rui, be a good boy, let Auntie have a small bite, just a small bite, Auntie has candy in her pocket!"

Rui Rui's big, dark eyes darted around twice, looking at the overflowing rice strips in the strainer, then at the two "eagle-eyed" aunts, and then at her little sister sleeping like a pig in her mother's arms.

The little guy hesitated for a fraction of a second, then decisively handed the half-eaten rice noodle strip in his hand to Zhong Xiaoyun.

Her little face tightened with seriousness: "Auntie Yun, eat this! This is delicious!"

Good grief, this brat, he's going straight for "tactical sacrifice".

Give up what you've already chewed, and protect the intact new goods in the sieve.

"Pfft!"

Everyone in the kitchen burst out laughing.

"Oh my little darling!"

Wang Susu laughed so hard she almost dropped Lele. "You little rascal! You gave Aunt Yun the food you'd already gnawed on?"

Zhong Xiaoyun laughed so hard she slapped her thigh:
"Oh my! Rui Rui, you're so promising! You got that slyness from your dad!"

"Alright, alright, Aunt Yun won't take your new baby!"

She reached out and pinched Rui Rui's chubby little face, then picked up a whole one from the strainer. "Auntie Yun, eat this one. This one doesn't have your saliva!"

Rui Rui chuckled, revealing two rows of small white teeth, and happily hugged his "trophy," continuing to crunch away, his little eyes occasionally glancing at the strainer to ensure the safety of his goods.

Chen Ling was overjoyed. He poured another pot of rice noodles, which had just been drained of oil, into the large basket next to him and called out:
"Teacher Zhong, sister-in-law, please have some!"

"They're only crispy when they're fresh out of the pan. Don't pay any attention to that little glutton, Rui Rui; there's still some left in the pan!"

Zhao Dahai's wife broke off a small piece, blew on it, and put it in her mouth to taste it.

The moment it entered her mouth, a sweet taste surged up, and Xiang Hongxia's eyes lit up instantly.

Zhong Xiaoyun took a big bite, and with a crisp "crunch," the aroma of rice and sweetness exploded in her mouth:

"Mmm! It's really authentic, fragrant, crispy, and not greasy at all!"

"It has to be Fugui's skill that's truly amazing..."

"Hehe, just thinking about it. The baby's teething and being fussy, so I'll let him chew on his teeth."

Chen Ling grinned as he watched Wang Susu pick up a small piece and take a bite, his eyes full of smiles.

"Susu, you should eat too."

While enjoying her meal, Zhong Xiaoyun didn't forget to break off a tiny, rice-grain-sized piece of food for Xiao Lele in Wang Susu's arms and carefully feed it to her little mouth.

"Come on, Lele, my little darling, try your dad's rice noodles. Isn't it delicious?"

Lele unconsciously smacked her lips, licking the crumbs with her little tongue. As if she had tasted the sweetness, she smacked even more enthusiastically, which made Wang Susu laugh again.

Now the two babies are over seven months old and can already eat many kinds of complementary foods.

They usually eat rice porridge, steamed eggs, apple puree, and other similar foods.

Foods like rice noodles have a strong aroma, and if she and Kang Kang keep refusing to eat them, the two little ones will start crying and fussing together before long.

The aroma of fried rice noodles filled the whole house.

I'll fish it out so my wife and kids can have some.

The lynx's voice came from outside the yard, shouting at the top of its lungs:
"Fugui, Fugui, there's movement! There's movement in the chicken coop! The chicks are about to hatch!" (End of Chapter)