Chapter 50.2

Tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Today, the meat factory has especially provided a batch of chickens, ducks, and geese for everyone to celebrate the festival. The price of this batch is a little more expensive, but the ticket can be cheaper, which is also a benefit for the big guy. Su Xiaoxiao bought a chicken without hesitation.

The opportunity was rare. Originally, she wanted to buy another duck, but the purchase was limited, and each person could only buy one. During the holiday, she still had to eat chicken, so she had to endure the pain and give up the duck.

Then she took Li Yufeng to buy some salted eggs, and various green vegetables as side dishes and added some seasonings.

Su Xiaoxiao had originally planned to make mooncakes herself instead of buying them. Furthermore, Han Cheng had already received a box of mooncakes as a benefit, but these Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes were a special offer without tickets. The traditional five-kernel mooncakes were wrapped in thick oil paper ropes that were filled with oil, causing them to ooze out. Su Xiaoxiao had once eaten these mooncakes by chance at a supply and marketing club in a county town when she was very young in her previous life. At that time, the supply and marketing club was already called a snack shop, and she never saw them again. Therefore, she couldn’t help but buy a few when she saw them.

She forgot to bring her backpack basket when she went out, and as soon as she bought everything, the mother and daughter couldn’t even carry it with their four hands.

Li Yufeng felt heartbroken when she saw her own daughter’s enthusiasm for shopping. “Girl, don’t buy anymore. You’ve already bought so much. Don’t you think it’s enough? You’ll end up spending all of Han Cheng’s salary at this rate.”

Is it really Fantuan who said he hasn’t eaten meat for a long time? Now that she and Xiaobao have come, does she want to eat this much at once?
Su Xiaoxiao said, “Mom, I will only buy so many for tomorrow’s holiday. I rarely see live chickens, ducks, and geese, especially mooncakes. I also want to buy a duck. It must be delicious to roast duck on an earthen stove. Anyway, we need to bake moon cakes, and we can also arrange the braised squab that could not be made last time.”

Want to buy more? When Li Yufeng heard this, she couldn’t take it anymore.

“Don’t buy it, don’t buy it. It’s enough, it’s enough. if you continue to buy it, you will really make Han Cheng poor.”

Su Xiaoxiao: “Don’t worry, Mother, there are so many things for the annual Mid-Autumn Festival. Usually, you can’t buy it even if you want to.”

Li Yufeng thought about it and stopped nagging her.

Back home, Han Cheng had already gone to work, and a few cubs were obediently studying in the yard.

Xiaobao and Xiao Zhuzi are both in first grade. Xiaobao was initially enlightened by the original owner, so their progress is fairly similar. Fantuan has had less time to study, but he learns quickly and is actually ahead of his age group. When Xiaobao took a leave of absence, the teacher assigned him homework, which he is completing with great diligence. Xiao Zhuzi is reviewing the material taught by Su Xiaoxiao, while Fantuan is practicing writing characters with the goal of making them look as good as their mother.

The busiest one is Xiao Doubao because everything that each brother is doing is related to his own business. He will take a look at this and that, and come back to write and draw every time he finishes drawing one. He is extremely busy.

His ears were particularly sharp. When he heard the sound of pulling the door bolt, he immediately looked towards the door and threw the branch in his hand, shouted, “Ma Ma Ma~~” He ran over to hug Su Xiaoxiao’s thigh.

Su Xiaoxiao had both hands full of things, so she couldn’t hold him. “Xiao Doubao, let Mom put down the things in my hand first.”

Xiao Doubao released Su Xiaoxiao, and several learning cubs also stopped what they were doing.

Fantuan exclaimed “Wow” and ran over to touch the big rooster in Li Yufeng’s hand. “Grandma, there’s actually a big rooster? Its feathers are so beautiful.”

Li Yufeng said, “Yes, this rooster has the best color. When the time comes, pull off the feather from its tail and grandma will make some beautiful shuttlecocks for you.”

When Li Yufeng saw this rooster, she thought that Su Xiaoxiao originally wanted to buy a little hen with tender meat, but the rooster’s meat was fragrant and its feather could make shuttlecocks for the children, so Su Xiaoxiao was convinced.

Xiao Zhuzi also touched its tail and said, “Grandma, what is a shuttlecock?”

Xiao Bao has the most to say: “Shuttlecocks the ones you kick with your feet? There are many in my family, haven’t you seen them before?”

Xiao Zhuzi shook his head. Before coming here, he had only eaten chicken a few times.

Although Xiao Fantuan doesn’t have it, he has seen it before: “That’s great. Then we can kick the shuttlecock together. Can we just pluck the fur off its tail now?”

Su Xiaoxiao came back after putting away the things in her hands and knocked on Xiao Fantuan’s head, saying, “Do you feel any pain when I pull your hair? Wait until we cook it tomorrow before pulling it out.”

Xiao Fantuan has never lost his logical thinking: “Isn’t killing it more painful? 

Su Xiaoxiao: “… then don’t worry about eating its chicken legs.”

Fantuan exclaimed, “That’s not good, chicken legs are still very delicious.”

The big rooster made a sound as if protesting. ‘This mother and son really didn’t consider their feelings at all.’

Li Yufeng put the rooster in a cage and squatted down to look at Zhou, Fen, Mian, and Fan on the fence.

Zhou, Fen, Mian, and Fan have been fed too well by Fantuan for so long. Their breasts and feathers shed at a speed visible to the naked eye every day, and now they are no longer the cute yellow and fluffy appearance they used to have. The newly grown feathers are more off-white, appearing a bit ugly during the stage of shedding and growing new feathers that are green and yellow.

“These four are all roosters, “Li Yufeng said regretfully.

Su Xiaoxiao opened her eyes wide and looked at the four little ones, but she couldn’t see where the characteristics of a rooster were. “Mom, how can you tell that? Why can’t I tell?”

Li Yufeng spoke confidently and said, “Of course, it’s based on experience. In addition, your family is full of yang, and all of them are boys. Even when raising a chicken, it’s still a male.”
Su Xiaoxiao: “…” Okay, Mom, everything you said is right.

Fantuan disagreed and said, “Grandma, Mom will give us a younger sister in the future.”

Su Xiaoxiao had previously told Fantuan about giving them a younger brother or sister in the future.

Li Yufeng’s eyebrows lit up with joy as he looked at Su Xiaoxiao’s belly. “Got some news?”

Su Xiaoxiao was speechless and said, “Mom, how long have Han Cheng and I been married? Don’t worry about this anymore.”

Li Yufeng thought about it too. Xiao Doubao is still so young, these few boys are enough for her to be busy.

So, she asked Fantuan, “Fantuan, how do you know that your mother will give birth to a younger sister in the future? What if it’s a younger brother?”

Xiao Fantuan shook his head and disagreed, saying, “I have a younger brother. I don’t want a younger brother. I want a younger sister. “

Xiao Zhuzi also said, “I like my little sister.”

Xiao Bao nodded and said, “I also like my sister.” 

Even Xiao Doubao followed suit and said, “Sister~~~”

Li Yufeng shook her head and said, “According to your family tree, which is full of yang and has a declining ying, I think it would be difficult. It’s best to assume that you will have a younger brother.”

She gave birth to two sons in her first two births and to Su Xiaoxiao in her third. She was particularly worried about giving birth to another naughty kid at the time.

Su Xiaoxiao really couldn’t help but laugh and cry, “Alright, may it be younger brother and sister, all are fine. Don’t discuss this; let Grandma cut you a mooncake and do what you should do after eating.”

There were mooncakes to eat, and the cubs immediately forgot about their little sister, who was not yet sure if they were round or flat.

Su Xiaoxiao also had to go to school; therefore, she organized her belongings, wore a white shirt and black leather shoes, entrusted the child to Li Yufeng, and carried her lesson plan as she got ready to leave for school.

Li Yufeng stopped her and checked her from top to bottom. “They all said that people rely on clothing. Your white shirt looked amazing when you wore it. It looks great. No. Making your clothes is more important than growing vegetables. Where is the cloth?” 

“Mom, you are really fickle. Didn’t you say that planting vegetables one day earlier would save you money on groceries?” 

But indeed, since she’s now teaching a class, it’s always right to dress more decently. She found all the cloth she bought and gave them to Li Yufeng, and said: “There’s a lot of cloth. Just make me another set like the one I’m wearing now, and the rest will be made into cotton jackets. We’ll also need to make one for ourselves and the children.”

Li Yufeng waved her hand and said, “I have cotton clothes, so I don’t need to make them. It takes a lot of cloth to make one for you, Han Cheng, and each child.” 

Su Xiaoxiao said, “Han Cheng’s clothes are all issued by the army, and their army coats are particularly good. He doesn’t need another set. Mom, I have saved a lot of cloth and cotton, which is enough for you to rest assured. By the way, Zhuzi’s clothes are all patched, and don’t forget Xiaobao and Dabao’s share.” 

Li Yufeng: “Well, let’s make yours first.”

“I’ll be back soon. I’ll cook the meal when I come back, ” Knowing that she knew what to do, Su Xiaoxiao set off for school with peace of mind.

Director Liu and the principal seemed to be waiting for her to come. She pushed the door in and the leaders sat there.

Su Xiaoxiao was well prepared and didn’t hesitate to ask, so he handed over her lesson plan.

The so-called “A scholar who has been away three days must be looked at with new eyes” were really true. Director Liu couldn’t help but be impressed by the dignified female comrade with a high ponytail, a white shirt, black pants, and black leather shoes standing in front of him with a smile on her face. 

Director Liu’s face looked confused, he found it difficult to connect her with the simple female comrade Su who was wearing patched clothes and carrying the children to the sea with a wooden bucket.

Su Xiaoxiao is very clear about what kind of respect should be given on what occasion, so, of course, she wouldn’t wear a white shirt and new leather shoes in a crowded place such as a market. 

But when it’s time to look decent, she won’t be ambiguous at all.

The headmaster looked at her lesson plan several times, and they all looked surprised. They thought they were quite knowledgeable, but they couldn’t compare to her good handwriting, let alone this clear lesson plan, which was like a model essay. Even ten Cheng Lifang couldn’t compare to her. 

Looking at her elegant appearance and radiant mental outlook, it’s really thanks to Cheng Lifang that such an outstanding talent came to teach children in elementary school. It’s a pity that the propaganda team refused to let her go. Otherwise, it would be great if she could teach a few more classes.

The leaders who originally planned to have her attend an open class, directly asked her when she could come to class.

“I’ll start on Monday,” Su Xiaoxiao said. “Tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival. My mother and nephew rarely come here. I will accompany them for another two days. On Monday, I will bring my three children to class together.”

“Three children? Aren’t they two? “Director Liu asked in surprise.

“Director Liu, have you forgotten that we have three children in our family? While two of them are in first grade, the youngest child has no one to take care of him, which is why I have to bring him to class. Please don’t worry, he’s very obedient and quiet. He will be sitting in the last row; I assure you that he won’t bother anyone. “

Su Xiaoxiao plans to bring the small blackboard that Han Cheng made for the baby and give Xiao Doubao a piece of chalk to write and draw on the blackboard himself.

At this time, it’s understandable why many senior students bring their younger siblings to class. With no one at home to take care of the children, attending school may not be an option for them. If these students were not allowed to bring their siblings to class, it would be difficult for some children to go beyond 4th grade. This is especially true for female children, who may have to drop out of school to care for their siblings at home. As a result, the school is very understanding and allows students to bring their siblings as long as they don’t cause too much noise.

Director Liu shook his head and said, “I misunderstood. I thought three children were going to first grade together.” 

Su Xiaoxiao: “Director Liu, Xiao Doubao in our family is not yet two years old and he can still speak fluently.” 

The leader asked Su Xiaoxiao some questions about teaching, and Su Xiaoxiao answered them fluently. The leaders expressed their satisfaction and welcomed her arrival.

It had been less than an hour since Su Xiaoxiao walked into the office and came out when she happened to meet Cheng Lifang, who was carrying two water bottles.

She didn’t say anything when she saw Su Xiaoxiao, and of course, she didn’t say hello. Li Mu repeatedly instructed her not to confront Su Xiaoxiao; otherwise, the whole family wouldn’t have any good fruit to eat.

But if she was asked to give Su Xiaoxiao a good face, she couldn’t do it either.

Su Xiaoxiao remembered that Cheng Lifang had now transferred to the logistics department, and the task of pouring tea and delivering water was naturally her job now.

Cheng Lifang is one of the few people Su Xiaoxiao didn’t want to greet, so she naturally won’t pay attention to her.

The two of them passed each other like strangers. In short, in the future, the well water will not invade the river.

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T/N: Welcome to the logistics department~ (✿◡‿◡)

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