Chapter 124.1

Su Xiaoxiao told Han Cheng about this matter when she got home.

Han Cheng thought for a moment and said, “This summer, besides teaching them how to swim, I don’t have any other plans. It depends on how busy you are. If you can manage it, go ahead; if not, then let it go.”

Initially, Han Cheng planned to teach the kids how to swim last summer; however, when Su Xiaoxiao became pregnant, he had to postpone it and move it to this year.

Su Xiaoxiao said, “Anyway, it can be done at home, and I’m not too busy. Even if I need to cooperate in designing the blackboard display, it will only take a few days. I think if the kids are interested, it can serve as a practical activity during the summer vacation.”

Han Cheng nodded. “Let’s not mention it today. We’ll inform the kids tomorrow. I’m reluctant to see Da Bao and Xiao Bao leave.”

Both of them were good kids, obedient, diligent, and always ready to help take care of their younger sister and brother. After he took care of them for so long, they weren’t much different from his children.
Su Xiaoxiao brought out the egg noodles that Han Cheng had prepared. “Okay. Let’s eat first.”

During lunchtime, Su Xiaoxiao didn’t have time to cook, so she ate the egg noodles made by Han Cheng. Xiao Roubao had already started trying to eat noodles. The slippery noodles were broken into small pieces and mixed with a bit of soup to feed him. The little one had eaten nearly half a bowl but still wanted more, chasing after his older brothers for their share.

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t dare feed him too much at once. There were plenty of eggs at home, and she planned to make a steamed egg dish for the kids. Since it was rare for Han Cheng to be at home, After thinking about it, she decided to make a small dessert for the whole family.

Su Xiaoxiao took out eleven eggs, cracking one into each bowl and letting the kids beat them. She added a handful of White Rabbit milk candies to a bowl of hot water to slowly dissolve. After it cooled a bit, she poured it evenly into each bowl, then placed them in a large iron pot to stew on low heat for eight to ten minutes. A bowl of low-budget milk custard was completed.

The milk candies nowadays are of high quality. The custard made with them was no worse than the one made with fresh milk, sweet, smooth, and fragrant.

Zhang Hongtu was also resting at home today. After Zhuzi finished eating, he came over to play with Da Bao and Xiao Bao. Su Xiaoxiao filled a small basket with two bowls and had Xiao Fantuan take them to Zhuzi’s house.

Su Xiaoxiao asked the other cubs to serve themselves a bowl and fed Xiao Roubao and Xiao Tangyuan with Han Cheng.

Xiao Roubao was a bit unhappy as he hadn’t eaten enough noodles earlier, but upon seeing the dessert, he instantly brightened up. His mouth was wide open, eagerly awaiting a bite even before his dad could feed him.

Su Xiaoxiao pinched his chubby little face and said, “You’re the most impatient person. Both your dad and I aren’t the impatient type. I wonder who you take after.”

Xiao Roubao gulped down the stewed egg his father fed him, probably hitting the little guy’s taste buds just right. He was so happy that he squinted his eyes and used his little, meaty hand to pat the edge of his small chair. Xiao Roubao loved hitting things too much; once, he cried loudly when the little silver bracelet on his hand pricked him. Su Xiaoxiao took it off and didn’t let him wear it.

Han Cheng couldn’t help but pinch his son’s face and say, “Eat slowly.”

In Xiao Roubao’s eyes, eating delicious food was something that couldn’t be slowed down. Just as Han Cheng finished feeding him one bite, he opened his mouth for the second one. Han Cheng couldn’t feed him as fast as he could eat.
On the other hand, Xiao Tangyuan chewed slowly and elegantly, and when she found it delicious, her eyes bent and she glanced at her mom with her cute little dimples showing.

Xiao Zhuzi also ate quickly. When he was full, he walked over to Su Xiaoxiao and said, “Auntie Su, I’m done eating. Go ahead and eat, I’ll feed my sister.”

Xiao Tangyuan is too easy to serve, so Su Xiaoxiao handed Zhuzi the bowl and said, “She probably won’t finish one bowl. You can have the leftovers, but don’t give any to Xiao Roubao; one bowl is enough for him.”

Xiao Zhuzi nodded and said, “Okay.”

Xiao Tangyuan tilted her head and reached out to tug at her Brother Zhuzi’s clothes.
Zhuzi scooped up the already warmed-up stewed egg from underneath the bowl to feed her. “Little sister, you can play when you’re full, okay?”

Xiao Tangyuan squinted as she took the sweet treat her brother handed her, slowly savoring it like a cute little squirrel. There was a bit at the corner of her mouth, and Xiao Zhuzi gently wiped it away with a clean cloth.
Thinking her brother was playing with her, Xiao Tangyuan leaned forward with her eyes bent, nudging him gently. Looking at this sweet and clingy Xiao Tangyuan, Xiao Zhuzi’s heart melted. “Sister, eat slowly.”
Xiao Tangyuan tugged hard at the handkerchief in her brother’s hand, and the little bells on her wrist made a crisp sound.
Xiao Roubao, next to her, had already finished his bowl. Seeing his sister still eating, he knocked hard on the frame of the chair, as if telling his Brother Zhuzi that he wanted more food.

Xiao Zhuzi turned around and shook his head at Xiao Roubao, saying, “Xiao Roubao, your mother said you couldn’t have more.”

Han Cheng picked up Xiao Roubao and showed him the empty bowl. “One bowl each, you’ve finished yours.”
Xiao Roubao tried to lean his head into the bowl, still wanting more.
Xiao Doubao pulled at his father’s pants and said proudly, “Daddy, my portion is for Xiao Roubao to eat~~~”
Da Bao came over and took the bowl from his uncle. “Uncle, let me wash it.”

Han Cheng handed the bowl to Da Bao and tousled Xiao Doubao’s head. “Xiao Doubao, eat your own food. Your little brother is still small; one bowl is enough. Eating too much will make him sick.”

Xiao Doubao tilted his head, thought for a moment, then nodded. “Then I’ll eat it myself~~~”

Han Cheng thought to himself, life is truly amazing; each child is an independent individual with their own unique personality, yet they get along so well.

In the kitchen, Xiao Bao whispered to his aunt, “Auntie, take good care of yourself. When you have time, remember to write us letters.”

Su Xiaoxiao hugged Xiao Bao and said, “Auntie knows. You should be obedient when you go back and help take care of your younger brother. . Auntie will check if there’s time in the summer break; if there is, I’ll bring Xiao Tangyuan and Xiao Roubao to visit you.”

Xiao Bao hadn’t left yet but was already on the verge of tears. He struggled to hold them back and nodded firmly. “Hmm, Grandpa and Grandma must also really want to see Xiao Tangyuan and Xiao Roubao.”

Su Xiaoxiao: “Both you and Da Bao need to remember that your top priority is to study well. You must always remember what your aunt taught you, ‘When the time comes, you’ll regret not learning enough. Reading more books will definitely be useful in the future.’ Study well with Grandpa, Grandma, and Uncle in the backyard.”

Xiao Bao nodded vigorously and said, “I’ll remember, Aunt.”

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