At the beginning, he took his seven younger siblings to join Yi Zhonghai.

"Haha, come on, eat as much as you want. If you're not full, we'll order more. No need to save money for your brother."

"Dingya, Huaya, I'll roll one first to set an example, you guys watch."

"Take a lotus leaf pancake, spread this sweet bean sauce on it, add a few slices of duck meat, and some scallions. You can also add some radish strips, which can help cut through the greasiness later."

Yi Zhonghai picked up a pancake, rolled it up, and explained how to eat it.

Yi Zhongding looked at the ingredients for the roast duck.

This is somewhat different from later generations.

In those days, cucumbers weren't served with Peking duck.

Generally, only scallion segments are used.

If scallion segments are unavailable during the cold winter, use leek whites or radish strips instead.

Especially now that rural cooperatives have not yet been established.

Even in the capital city, where people can afford to eat fresh vegetables regularly, most people eat pickled vegetables.

As Yi Zhongding watched, he also pretended to roll the pancake.

Yi Zhonghai handed the rolled-up duck roll to his second son, who was watching eagerly.

"Little sister, you eat first."

After receiving the duck roll, Yi Zhonghua turned to Miao Miao beside him.

"Haha, you've got the makings of an older brother, good job! I'll roll another one for you."

Yi Zhonghai was overjoyed at his actions and picked up another pancake to roll up.

Yi Zhongding also handed his rolled-up item to Yao Yao.

"Eat up, Yaoyao, Miaomiao, eat it while it's hot."

Seeing that they were just holding the food in their hands but not eating it, Yi Zhonghai quickly persuaded them.

"Mom said that the elders should eat first before we can eat."

Miaomiao said in her childish voice.

"Your fourth aunt has done a good job raising you, good children. It's alright, you eat first, quickly try it and see if it's good."

Yi Zhonghai glanced at the two men, sighed, and handed the rolled-up item to the second son.

The three of them remained unmoved as they stared at Yi Zhongding, their elder brother.

"Brother, come on, you and sister-in-law should have a taste first. It's not easy for children to learn good manners. You can spoil them, but don't pamper them."

Seeing this, Yi Zhongding quickly rolled up a pancake and handed it over.

"Hey, you're acting like a little adult. Okay, then I'll eat first."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai looked pleased and satisfied. He took the duck roll, bit off half of it, and then handed it to his wife.

Tears welled up in Tan Xiulian's eyes. She sobbed for a moment, then quickly wiped them away with her sleeve before opening her mouth to catch the duck roll.

Private tutor?

Something that was completely unfamiliar to her, yet something she had once longed for.

Now her family is complete.

She even started using the term "home tutor".

An ancient saying goes: "The eldest sister-in-law is like a mother."

I must take good care of these younger brothers and sisters and raise them to adulthood.

Let everyone mention them.

They gave a thumbs-up and praised the Yi family for their excellent upbringing.

A short while later.

All the delicious food on the table ended up in everyone's stomachs.

Everyone ate with their mouths full of oil.

The little children also had satisfied smiles on their faces.

"Are you full?"

"I'm full."

"Is it tasty?"

"tasty."

"Want more?"

"No more, I'm full."

......

As Yi Zhonghai answered questions from the children, his smile grew increasingly bright and amiable.

"Dingya, are you full?"

Tan Xiulian asked another question.

"Sister-in-law, we're a bit unruly and have already finished eating. You and your brother have been busy feeding the younger ones, so you must still be hungry. Let's order another dish."

Yi Zhongding waved his hand and said.

"Rules? What rules are there? What rules are there for a family? The biggest rule for the Yi family is that you children are well-fed."

"Your sister-in-law and I don't need to worry about it. We'll just ask for two more steamed buns, dip them in this broth, and eat them with the duck bone soup."

After speaking with a serious expression, Yi Zhonghai walked to the dining table.

Then he came back with two steamed buns made from two kinds of dough.

He and Tan Xiulian each ate one.

Yi Zhongding didn't say anything about why he didn't buy white flour steamed buns.

But he saw it all and kept it in his heart.

They genuinely cared for their younger siblings.

I will definitely treat them sincerely in the future.

As for how they treat others.

That's someone else's business.

Both Yi Zhonghai and his wife were beaming with joy, chewing their cornbread as if they were eating some kind of delicacy.

The plate of braised sea cucumber with scallions on the table was spotless.

It's so smooth, like it's been washed.

They each took a small piece of sea cucumber as a gesture.

They probably didn't even taste it.

"Alright, now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, let's go home."

Yi Zhonghai wiped his mouth and said with a smile.

"Don't forget to buy a wooden tub for them to bathe later."

Tan Xiulian said as she carried the child on her back.

"I'll never forget that when we passed by the bathhouse, I went to ask how the water was. I went in with Ding Ya and Xia Ya, and then I helped you bathe them when we got back."

Yi Zhonghai nodded with a smile.

"No need, I'll do them one by one, I can manage."

Tan Xiulian is full of energy.

She had been waiting for this day for decades, and now her dream had finally come true.

She just wanted to wash the children thoroughly and carefully.

"Let me lend a hand, I won't fight you for it, okay?"

Yi Zhonghai immediately understood his wife's thoughts and said with a smile.

"That's great! Come on, carry them on your back, let's go home."

Tan Xiulian raised her chin with a touch of arrogance.

Except for the two little guys, Zhongxin and Zhongyan.

Everyone else has to go on their own.

So Yi Zhongding and Yi Zhonghai had to herd the little guy back from time to time, like herding cattle.

The group boarded the bus again.

After getting off the bus.

There is a supply and marketing cooperative right next to the station.

It is still called a cooperative.

"I see they sell these here, let's buy them here. Little one, come on in and take a look. What do you want? Big brother will buy it for you."

Yi Zhonghai saw a wooden barrel placed in front of a supply and marketing cooperative and spoke up.

"Okay, let's go buy some candy."

Tan Xiulian nodded and said.

Yi Zhonghai bought a wooden bucket and two wooden basins from the supply and marketing cooperative.

The wooden tub is for the four little ones.

He still has his own little schemes.

Two wooden basins can be used to wash two children at a time.

It's cold now.

The water cools down quickly.

We shouldn't let the child soak in cold water.

Then I'll have to ask him to help bathe the child.

Yi Zhonghai felt a surge of satisfaction as he thought this.

"Little ones, take whatever you want."

Yi Zhonghai looked at the four little ones standing timidly beside his eldest brother and said with a smile.

"Go ahead, your big brother loves you."

Yi Zhongding smiled and patted the four little ones.

It was their first time in a store, and they didn't know what they wanted.

I looked around and came back.

They all looked at their elder brother expectantly, hoping that Yi Zhongding would choose for them.

"Haha, so young, he doesn't know to buy candy yet." Yi Zhonghai laughed heartily upon seeing this, then said to the sales clerk, "Could you please give me some snacks and toys that the child likes?"

The salesperson recommended several items.

Yi Zhonghai bought them all.

But even after buying everything, he still wasn't satisfied and craned his neck to look around.

"Comrade, is there anything else you need?"

The salesperson asked with amusement.

He even doubted whether the snacks and toys were bought for himself or for his child.

Why did he feel that the longing in the eyes of this middle-aged man was even greater than that of the child?