During famine years, I had a divination slip in hand, and my whole family ate chicken, duck, fish, a

My daughter is so clever; she buys and sells at a fair price, ensuring she doesn't lose out or damage the relationship.

A head that's been soaked in water is just different.

"Father, we didn't reveal the matter of the grain tonight because we were afraid that those who still had grain stored at home would also be tempted to take it. We wanted to calm this panic down first."

Ye Qingqing patted her father's arm and said softly, "But there's one thing I need to tell you: no matter who comes to borrow grain in the future, you must not be soft-hearted!"

Those with cash must use it to buy; those without cash can exchange it for cabbages, radishes, firewood, or mountain produce. IOUs are acceptable; not a single grain of food can be given away for free.

"A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment. If we were to give away grain for free, people wouldn't complain even if we gave away all of it, let alone this thousand-plus catties."

My dad is easily influenced and easy to talk to, so you can't do without setting rules.

"Yes, yes! Dad, you absolutely mustn't be soft-hearted then!"

Li Chunyan nodded repeatedly, and said indignantly, "If all else fails, then don't show your face. I'll be the bad guy! Anyway, I'm thick-skinned."

Ye Youliang was aware of his soft-heartedness, so he took a puff of his pipe and spoke slowly.

"Alright, I'll listen to you. If things really don't work out, I'll just stay silent and pretend I'm deaf and dumb."

"That's not right, Second Sister!"

Li Chunyan suddenly remembered something, and her face tightened again.

"Then let's bring the grain back tomorrow, and the whole village will know. Won't they all flock home then?"

Ye Qingqing raised an eyebrow.

"Tomorrow and the day after are the same; they'll find out sooner or later. But tomorrow, none of the people in our family who have influence will be home. Who will they turn to?"

"Hmm? Who...who isn't home?"

Li Chunyan scratched her head, looking completely bewildered.

"You two, plus me."

Ye Qingqing pointed and chuckled.

"By the time we bring the grain back tomorrow, it will be noon. Aren't you going back to your parents' house?"

Only Dad and Dazhuang stayed at home, with Cuicui helping with cooking. They came to borrow grain? Who are they going to borrow from?

"I'll go with you. We can stay at your parents' house for two or three days to ease the food shortage and put everyone's minds at ease."

Ye Cuicui, busy by the stove, looked resentful.

"I'll stay home? Second sister, I want to go with you too."

Staying at home is so boring, visiting relatives and friends is so much more fun!

Ye Qingqing coaxed her, "Now that everyone's gone, there'll be no one to cook at home. What will Dad and Brother Dazhuang eat?"

"Be good, Cui Cui. Your second sister will bring you something delicious later."

Upon hearing that Brother Dazhuang was also home, Ye Cuicui secretly bit her lower lip, feeling a little pleased. "Okay then."

Ye Qingqing looked at Ye Dazhuang and said solemnly,

"Brother Dazhuang, I'm entrusting the house to you. The woodshed will be almost finished by tomorrow, or at the latest the day after. Don't forget to burn some firewood in the house to dry it out, and you can move in in a day or two."

Ye Dazhuang looked up at her and nodded silently.

This girl's style of doing things was decisive and efficient, and there was a vague sense of déjà vu about her.

He likes this feeling.

"Second Sister, Eldest Brother and Sister-in-law, Brother Dazhuang, let's eat and chat!"

Ye Cuicui busied herself at the stove, bringing out steamed buns, rice, stewed pork with cabbage, and stewed pork with radish. She also heated up the dishes she had brought from Fushunlou Restaurant, and said with a look of delight,

"Dad, look! Dandelions! These are so rare on such a cold day. Where did you get them?"

"Hiss..."

Li Chunyan clutched her chest, hissed, and said through gritted teeth, "Don't mention it, don't mention it!"

Hearing the words "Ding Po Ding" was like a stab to her heart.

Ye Qingqing spat out a mouthful of tea. "Sister-in-law, can't you be a little more magnanimous?"

Li Chunyan rolled her eyes in distress. "Generous? You ripped me off for a tael of silver over just a few vegetable leaves? Not generous at all!"

Having eaten and drunk her fill, and with the matters of the past two days settled, Ye Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief.

"Dad, I bought two bolts of cloth, ten pounds of cotton, and some quilt covers for Mom and Dad. What do you think?"

After tidying up the kang table, Li Chunyan showed Ye Youliang the things she had brought back to her parents' home. "This gray one... Er Yatou also bought you a gray one to make clothes for the New Year. Feel the fabric, it's so fine!"

Saying it's for her father-in-law to see is really just a way to inform her husband's family.

If her father-in-law or mother-in-law says something unpleasant at this time, she will have to think twice before giving less money to her parents' home.

"Not bad, not bad!"

Ye Youliang symbolically touched it and said with a smile, "Two horses are not enough. You've come all this way back, you should bring more things with you."

I don't move this place at all, so I'll bring the horse that Er Yatou bought too... How much pork did I bring? About thirty or fifty catties, and lots of mandarin ducks too!

In the past, the family was so poor that they couldn't even afford to cook. The daughter-in-law had to go back to her parents' home to borrow a few kilograms of mixed grains so that they could have a bowl of porridge.

Now that his family is doing well, how can he, as the in-law, be stingy?

Li Chunyan said with a beaming smile, "No need for that much! Dad, Dali bought twenty catties of pork, and I also bought two jars of wine and two packs of pastries. That's more than enough!"

Honestly, it's only because her father-in-law is a good person and has never been stingy with her that she's willing to openly talk about the things she bought for her family.

"Second daughter will be staying at your house for a few more days. We're causing you trouble, so please take good care of her."

Ye Youliang waved his hand, "Dali, go get another twenty catties of pork! When you get there tomorrow, do more chores around the house, don't just sit around eating."

Ye Dali grinned sheepishly, "I know, Dad."

"I've put it away, Father."

Li Chunyan happily picked up her things, holding Xiao Huanhuan's hand with one hand, "Dad, you should get some rest too. Just tell me what you want to eat tomorrow!"

Ye Qingqing also got up. "Dad, I'm going to sleep too."

After running around all day and eating a lot of carbohydrates, she was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyelids open.

Just as she stepped out of the house, Ye Dazhuang, unaware of what was going on, also came out and stood right behind her.

Ye Qingqing suddenly remembered something, let out a long yawn, and turned to talk to him.

"Big Zhuang..."

"Snapped!"

Suddenly, she tripped over a small stool, cried out in surprise, and fell forward...

Fortunately, a hand caught her lower back in time.

A force lifted her up, and Ye Qingqing instantly fell into a strong embrace.

"careful."

Ye Dazhuang frowned slightly and looked down at her.

"Thank you so much! It's so dark outside..."

Ye Qingqing somehow ended up hooking her arms around his neck, and quickly looked up to thank him. In an instant, her eyes were captivated by his deep, dark eyes.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.

"Creak..."

Suddenly, the door to the eldest brother and sister-in-law's room opened, and Li Chunyan came out carrying a wooden basin, raising her hand to splash water on the ground.

Before the water was even splashed, she cried out.

"I didn't see it!"

After saying that, he picked up the wooden basin, turned around, and ran away.

Ye Qingqing's lips twitched, and she quickly straightened up with the help of Ye Dazhuang's arm. "Hey, sister-in-law..."