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

"I brought some food coupons, but I forgot to give them to you."

When Tan Xiulian saw him return, she took out a handful of grain coupons.

"No need, we don't need food coupons here. Food coupons are worth more than money now. The children are growing up and their appetites are getting bigger."

"If it weren't for Zhongding's ability to procure grain, we would have had to buy grain elsewhere."

Yi Zhonghai waved his hand, sat down, and said in a low voice.

Since the implementation of the unified purchase and distribution system in 1953, rice and flour have been purchased with ration coupons.

Yi Zhongding gradually took out the grains he grew in his space to supply his family with food and drink.

After all, my younger siblings are growing up day by day.

"A half-grown boy can outdo his father" is not just an empty saying.

Moreover, besides the youngest sons Yi Zhongxin and Yi Zhongyan, there are no other children in the family now.

The other five followed him and practiced martial arts every day.

The food consumption became even more alarming.

If it weren't for the fact that he could also provide meat and prepare medicinal formulas to support his family's martial arts training.

Yi Zhonghai's salary alone takes up more than half of his family's food and drink expenses.

"Yes, you're right. Ever since the unified purchase and distribution system was implemented in 1953, grain has been purchased based on grain ration coupons."

"Among our family, only the Jia family doesn't have to buy grain with their own capital anymore, since they own land in the countryside, but I always feel that this won't last long."

Tan Xiulian nodded, somewhat envious, but also possessing the most direct survival instincts of ordinary people.

The Jia family were among the few in the entire compound who still owned land in the countryside.

Moreover, both Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, were involved.

They handed the land over to their relatives to cultivate.

We can harvest some grain every year.

But the others all have family members farming in the countryside.

Only the Jia family handed over all their land to their relatives to cultivate.

Meanwhile, their entire family lived in the city.

"Brother, now that we've come this far, I advise you to go and persuade the Jia family one more time to move their household registration to the city."

Yi Zhongding interjected quietly.

This is the second time he has brought up this issue.

The last time was when the grain tax policy was introduced in 1953.

He asked Yi Zhonghai to remind the Jia family.

But the Jia family ignored it.

Yi Zhongding was already unwilling to pay any more attention to it.

But in recent years, the Jia family has not caused any trouble and has lived an honest and law-abiding life.

Every time Jia Dongxu saw him, they would chat and laugh.

Even that legendary thief, Bang Geng.

Every time I see him, I call him "Second Master".

Of course, this was taught to him by Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu.

Furthermore.

If the Jia family really runs out of food.

Based on the relationship between the Jia family and Yi Zhonghai.

Another troublesome matter.

That's why he brought it up again.

It wasn't until 1958 that the urban-rural dual system was fully and comprehensively implemented, restricting the flow of people between urban and rural areas.

It's only been five or six years now.

It's still possible to transfer your household registration to the city by using connections.

If the Jia family misses this last chance to move their household registration to the city.

He certainly wouldn't offer any help after that.

Let them fend for themselves.

"Jia Dongxu did have this idea, but his mother was not willing. You know Jia Zhangshi's personality very well."

"Forget it, we're all out for dinner as a family, so let's not talk about this anymore. I'll go back and talk to Dongxu again later."

"If you're still not willing, Chung-Ting, you're kind-hearted, but you're still young and don't understand the complexities of human nature."

"We're doing this for their own good, but the Jia family might not see it that way. They might even think we're jealous of them."

"You've seen through Jia Dongxu these past few years; he only maintains a facade of respect because he sees our family's power."

"Things shouldn't happen more than three times. If you still can't get through to it after one more time, then you don't need to worry about it anymore."

"Don't worry, my apprentice is my apprentice, and my family is my family. I would never feed them with my own food."

Yi Zhonghai shook his head and said.

"Of course we believe and understand this."

Yi Zhongding nodded.

Yi Zhonghai's actions over the past few years have been enough to prove his sincerity.

Let's just say that.

Many people know that calling him an old childless man, or even a rooster that never sows, would absolutely enrage him.

But now you're cursing him like this in front of him.

He even felt as if he were bathed in a gentle breeze.

She can also casually tell you: I have eight younger brothers and sisters.

But if you were to say something bad about his eight younger siblings in front of him now...

Then you'll have to sleep with your eyes open.

Yi Zhongding had personally seen the Mauser pistol hidden under his bed; the metal surface was still gleaming.

It's obvious that it's regularly maintained.

There were at least two or three hundred rounds of bright yellow bullets.

There was also a dagger and a bayonet.

No wonder he's a "refugee" who fled from Henan Province to Beijing and settled down there.

No wonder the "old ancestor" in the backyard has been living a quiet and well-behaved life these past few years.

People who have faced life-or-death situations.

I understand all too well the overwhelming hatred one feels when their lifeline is snatched away.

It's no wonder that someone like that would do something.

And that "ancestor" didn't cause any trouble for several years.

She knew that Yi Zhongding and a few other people didn't like her.

She then visited Yi Zhonghai's home less often.

When something happens, they always ask someone to call Tan Xiulian or Yi Zhonghai over.

A short while later.

Then the waiters started serving the dishes to the table.

Nowadays, only restaurants that frequently have to handle large events still have a service-oriented mindset.

The first dishes served were four cold appetizers.

The duck feet were cut into individual pieces and served.

It's obvious at a glance.

This is a privilege they receive because there are many of them.

"Come on, kids, let's eat. Tell your older brother what you like to eat, and we'll add more."

Yi Zhonghai said cheerfully as he served some food to the children.

"Big Brother, how about we call you Big Brother? Otherwise it'll be a real hassle, people will think we stutter."

Yi Zhonghua said casually while picking up some food.

"What did you say your name was?"

Yi Zhonghai paused, his hand holding the food in his chopsticks froze, and his voice trembled slightly.

He remembered having felt this way three years ago when he met his younger siblings.

"Big Brother? What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Yi Zhonghua said, puzzled.

Do you know what "大大大" means?

Yi Zhonghai touched his face and forced a smile.

"I know, so what? We're not kids anymore. The stories my older brother tells us can't fool us anymore."

"I read in a book that the eldest brother is like a father, the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, and the eldest sister-in-law can also be called 'sister-in-law'."

"You raised us when we were young, so it's only right that we take care of you when you're old."

Yi Zhonghua rambled on and on, seemingly acting on a whim like a teenager, yet also appearing to have given it serious thought.

Yi Zhongding was stunned after hearing what he said.

Is this what's known as the struggle for the crown prince position?

Has it started so early?

He could feel Yi Zhonghai's real estate shaking like an earthquake.

Will we have a "No. 95 Courtyard Gate" in the future?

"Hey, hey, it's all the same, it doesn't matter what you call it, haha, eat, eat as much as you want."

"Big boss? Hey, that's a good word."

Yi Zhonghai picked up a plate of stir-fried pork kidneys and poured it directly into his bowl.

"Big Brother? You gave the food to Second Brother, we haven't eaten yet."

Yi Zhongyan's chopsticks, which were reaching for food, froze in mid-air as he watched helplessly as the food he was about to pick up ended up in his second brother's bowl.

This made him feel extremely wronged.

"Pfft, look what you've done! Even my sister-in-law isn't upset."

"Hello, comrade, one more order of stir-fried pork kidneys."

After Tan Xiulian finished speaking, she turned around and started calling out.

Yi Zhongding silently ate his braised duck feet.

Thinking to myself: So, are you excited or not?