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"Okay, I'm not sad, I'm not sad..."

Liu Dani wiped his face haphazardly, took a big bite of the chicken leg, as if he wanted to chew up and swallow all his grievances.

After everyone had almost finished eating, Tao'er tore off a large piece of chicken and a large piece of rabbit meat, carefully wrapped them in oil paper, and handed them to Liu Tiechui.

"Second brother, take these two pieces of meat to Uncle's house. Be careful not to let anyone find out."

Also, tell your second uncle and the others to eat quickly, and when they're done, secretly dispose of the bones so no one else sees.

Tao'er lowered her voice and gave her instructions.

She knew that there were many people and many eyes in this family, and the old lady's side was the most difficult to deal with. She couldn't let her second uncle's family get into trouble because of this little bit of meat.

"Don't worry, little sister, your second brother will go right away."

Liu Tiechui took the oil paper package, carefully put it in his pocket, and hunched over as he went out the door.

Under the moonlight, he looked around to make sure no one was there before tiptoeing to the window of the second room and gently knocking a few times.

Liu Erniu was half asleep when he heard the noise. He felt a pang of anxiety, got up, put on his clothes, and opened the window. Only by the moonlight could he see that it was his nephew.

"Iron Hammer? You're looking for your second uncle so late, is there something you need?"

Liu Erniu's heart skipped a beat. He wondered if something had happened to his elder brother and sister-in-law, otherwise Tiechui wouldn't be knocking on the door in the middle of the night!

He subconsciously turned around and glanced at his wife sleeping on the bed.

"Second Uncle, my parents are fine, don't worry."

Liu Tiechui quickly waved his hand and lowered his voice.

"My younger sister asked me to bring you some things."

"You all need to eat quickly. My little sister instructed you to dispose of the body afterwards and absolutely not let Grandma and the others find out."

After saying that, he stuffed the oil paper package in his arms into Liu Erniu's hand, turned around and slipped away, his steps as fast as if he had done something wrong.

Liu Erniu looked around. The moonlight was cold and clear, and there was no one around. He quickly closed the wooden window and bolted the door.

Then, with trembling hands, I opened the oil paper and was shocked to find a piece of roasted chicken and a piece of roasted wild rabbit!

The aroma wafted towards him, so strong that he almost cried out.

It smells so good...

He quickly lit the oil lamp, its dim light flickering and illuminating the two glistening pieces of roasted meat.

He nudged his sleeping wife, his voice trembling with excitement, "Honey, wake up! There's something good to eat!"

Xu was having a dream. In her dream, she was eating a white steamed bun when suddenly a strong aroma of meat wafted into her nose. She abruptly opened her eyes and immediately became fully awake.

Seeing the two fragrant pieces of roasted wild game in her husband's hands, she almost thought she was dreaming.

"Honey, where did this roast chicken and roast rabbit come from?"

Xu quickly sat up and asked in a low voice, but her eyes couldn't leave the roasted meat.

"It was delivered by Iron Hammer. He said Tao'er asked him to deliver it."

Let's eat quickly!

We mustn't let anyone find out.

As Liu Erniu spoke, he tore off a piece of chicken and stuffed it into his mouth, his eyes instantly lighting up.

I've never eaten anything this delicious in my life!

"That girl is quite thoughtful..."

Let's eat quickly!

"I can't drag my older brother and sister-in-law into this."

Mrs. Xu realized that her niece was a grateful person.

She said no more, and the couple enjoyed their meal by the dim light of the oil lamp.

The two of them finished the roasted meat in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, gnawing away every last bit of meat from the bones.

Liu Erniu drank two more bowls of cold tea, wiped his mouth, and quietly slipped out. He buried the bones in the soil under the crooked jujube tree outside the yard, and even stomped on them to make sure they were firmly packed.

Tao'er and her family all had a very good meal that night.

Everyone wore a satisfied smile, and even the air was filled with the scent of happiness.

After we finish eating, we need to figure out where to stay.

"Tao'er, tonight, you, Qingge, and those two children can squeeze into my room."

Your dad went to spend the night with your older brothers.

Do you think this is feasible?

Zhang Su'e looked around the room and spoke.

Their main house had two rooms: one for her and Liu Daniu, and one for their two sons. The remaining room was a woodshed filled with miscellaneous items, where they usually stored farm tools and hay.

"Mother, this is too crowded, and you are injured. What if someone bumps into you?"

Besides, this bed is too small; it's barely big enough for two adults, let alone three adults and two children.

"How about we just set up a makeshift bed and sleep on it?"

Tao'er shook her head, frowning as she looked at the narrow wooden bed.

"Mother, my little sister is right, there's no room for so many people to sleep in this house."

So, my younger sister and Qingge can sleep in the room with my second brother and me with the two kids!

They're small and thin; they should be able to sleep comfortably.

The eldest brother, Liu Tiezhu, scratched his head and said in a simple and honest manner.

"Yes, yes, my younger sister and the others will sleep in our room. I've already decided that."

Tomorrow, my older brother and I won't go out to work. We'll clean up that woodshed properly, and we'll sleep there from now on.

Second Brother Liu Tiechui patted his chest, looking as if he had planned it all along.

"Big brother, second brother, the woodshed hasn't been cleaned up yet. How are you going to sleep tonight?"

Tao'er's heart tightened.

The woodshed was dark and damp, covered in cobwebs, and cluttered with miscellaneous items. It was unbearable to live in, let alone store things.

There might even be insects or centipedes.

"Little sister, my second brother and I are tough and thick-skinned, we're not afraid."

After a quick tidy-up, I'll lay two wooden planks on the ground, then add some dry straw, and then we can sleep.

It's okay to make do for one night.

Liu Tiezhu spoke of it casually, as if it weren't a woodshed but some comfortable place.

"Yes, yes, little sister, don't worry about us."

It's getting late, you should take Ayan and Huanhuan to bed!

Children shouldn't stay up too late.

Liu Tiechui smiled and agreed, waving his hand urging him on.

"Oh well……

"Qingge, please take out the straw mat and thin quilt I brought back and give them to my eldest and second brothers!"

Fortunately, she took it out of her storage space beforehand.

The straw mat was woven from the finest rush, making it soft and breathable.

The thin blanket is made of pure cotton, making it lightweight and warm.

She had been wondering when to take it out and use it, but now it seems to have come in handy.

A short while later, Qingge brought out the straw mat and thin quilt, folding them neatly.

"Little sister, this straw mat is so well woven, it fits perfectly, it's even better than the ones sold in town!"

And this thin blanket feels so comfortable to the touch, so smooth, like touching a cloud.

It will definitely be warm to cover up with this.

Liu Tiechui touched the quilt with great affection, his rough fingers gently gliding over the fine stitches, his eyes filled with wonder and appreciation.

"Second brother, stop touching it. Let's hurry up and tidy up. Let's not disturb our parents and little sister's sleep."

I have to get up early to work tomorrow.

Liu Tiezhu tugged at his younger brother's sleeve, and the two brothers, carrying the straw mat and thin blanket that Tao'er had given them, went to the woodshed one after the other.

Tao watched her two older brothers' backs as they walked away, secretly planning in her heart: when the family is divided, she must build a big house, or buy a big enough brick house.

Everyone should have their own room, clean and bright, so that no one has to squeeze into such a cramped place anymore.

As night deepened, the lights in the Liu family's house were extinguished one by one.

Only the rustling sound of straw being spread and the two brothers' hushed voices could be heard coming from the woodshed.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating this poor but beginning-warm home.

Tao'er lay on the unfamiliar bed, with Qingge breathing softly beside her and two children sleeping soundly. Listening to the occasional chirping of insects outside the window, she felt a sense of peace she had never felt before.

This is her real home, and it can be considered as making up for the regrets of her previous life.