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

More than half an hour passed.

He Yuzhu then carried in a pot of steaming hot pork offal porridge.

The aroma of the porridge wafted continuously from the tiny vents on the lid of the clay pot.

Even if you haven't drunk it yet.

As everyone knows, this is a pot of incredibly fragrant and delicious porridge.

"I heard that the children were still asleep, so I divided them into two pots and kept them simmering on the stove so they could drink them when they woke up."

He Yuzhu said as he put down the casserole.

"Zhu Zi will be an adult after the New Year, and he's very thorough in his actions."

Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

"Sigh, it's a service job, it's all about serving people, so you have to be considerate of the diners."

He Yuzhu said with a simple smile.

"Sister-in-law, is the baby awake yet? If not, the rest of us can eat first."

Yi Zhonghai glanced into the room and asked.

"No, she cried all night and is sleeping soundly now. Let's eat first. I'll go get the bowls and steamed buns."

Tan Xiulian lifted the curtain, glanced inside, and shook her head as she spoke.

"Sister-in-law, let me go get it too."

Yi Zhongding went out first.

A short while later.

The two of them came in carrying cornbread and a bowl, respectively.

"Come on, let's eat! Try Zhu Zi's cooking; it's been a while since we've had this."

Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

Yi Zhongding picked up a spoon and served a bowl to everyone.

They each took their own steamed buns.

"Rainwater, these whole steamed buns were meant for the kids, but I got two especially for you."

"Dingya and Zhuzi, you two are adults now, so just eat some cornbread. It's been warming up all morning, so it's all soft now."

Tan Xiulian picked up the only two white steamed buns on the plate.

She was thinking about her younger siblings who had lost their parents.

That's why I cried so hard last night.

Hearing those cries for their parents.

Her heart was breaking.

Therefore, I also felt more sorry for He Yushui, who was in the same situation.

Even though her father is still alive.

But it's worse than not being here at all.

Ever since her father abandoned them.

He Yushui visibly lost weight and gradually became less talkative.

"Thank you, Aunt Yi."

He Yushui glanced at the silly brother before reaching out to take it.

Everyone began to eat the sumptuous breakfast.

"Hmm, good. Zhu Zi's cooking skills are getting better and better. This porridge is thick, fragrant, and has a hint of mushroom flavor."

Yi Zhonghai took a sip and nodded in satisfaction.

"Zhu Zi, did your master tell you when you'll graduate? What are your plans after that?"

Tan Xiulian thought for a moment and asked.

"I don't know yet. My master said I'm ready to graduate, but the graduation banquet hasn't been held yet."

He Yuzhu said casually.

Yi Zhonghai's expression was somewhat puzzling at this moment.

He glanced at Yi Zhongding, then looked towards the inside of the room.

His gaze gradually became clear and firm.

"Yes, you've grown up now. After we finish eating, I'll tell you something else; it's about time I told you."

Yi Zhonghai took a bite of his cornbread and said calmly.

"Uncle Yi, that's not very kind of you. You've already said it, so just say it directly. It's not right to not serve it. This porridge is tasteless."

He Yuzhu put down his bowl and said nonchalantly.

"You silly Zhuzi, what's the rush? Eat first, and we'll talk in your room after you're done."

Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

"Hey, you know I'm impatient, so you're just deliberately trying to put me through the motions."

Helpless, He Yuzhu picked up the porridge again.

I was thinking of finishing it quickly.

But it was too hot to eat.

No one else noticed anything unusual about Yi Zhonghai.

However, Yi Zhongding noticed it.

In his previous life, he was a civil servant who had worked at the bottom for more than ten years, and he was very good at reading people's expressions.

Although he was just a low-ranking, level-12 clerk in a township.

He noticed his older brother's unusual behavior.

He secretly wondered to himself, could this be the turning point in Sha Zhu's fate?

He treats his brothers as a kind and benevolent elder brother.

They probably really hid the living expenses of He Yuzhu and his sister.

Perhaps if I hadn't brought my younger siblings with me.

That silly Zhu was chosen by the eldest brother as a backup plan for retirement during this period.

Or rather, it's an insurance leverage.

In the drama, Sha Zhu has absolutely no contact with his master and fellow disciples.

Perhaps it was around this time that things began to change.

The mastermind behind it all was his own elder brother, Yi Zhonghai.

But listen to what he just said.

Perhaps it was because of the arrival of his younger siblings.

This made him change his mind.

Although that was his speculation, he had no intention of investigating further.

However, whether He Daqing left because he was bewitched or was tricked into leaving was still unclear.

He couldn't guess anymore.

It's difficult to judge Yi Zhonghai's behavior.

If he weren't my eldest brother, he would have treated his younger siblings exceptionally well.

That is undoubtedly a beast.

But given my own situation...

Interests determine one's stance.

It just goes to show that everyone has to look out for themselves.

What else can we do?

Fortunately, he is now ready to pull back from the brink and make a timely change.

This is a very fortunate thing for He Yuzhu and his sister.

As for the past...

I'll make it up to you when I have the chance.

Just find him a wife as soon as possible.

Help him avoid the turning point that would have led to his second truly tragic fate.

We've eaten.

After returning to his house, Yi Zhonghai took He Yuzhu and his sister to his home.

Not long after.

Then came He Yushui's sobs and He Yuzhu's angry curses.

Another half hour passed.

Yi Zhonghai returned home looking relaxed.

"What's wrong? Why is Rainy crying?"

Tan Xiulian asked with a pained expression.

"It's nothing. I just told them a little about He Daqing's reckless behavior."

Yi Zhonghai shook his head, not telling the truth.

"He Daqing? Any news?"

Tan Xiulian asked curiously.

"Yes, he sent a few letters. You know Zhu Zi, he's impatient and impulsive, so I suppressed the letters."

"I noticed he seemed to be quite capable in his speech and actions, so I told him about it."

"That's it. Look how angry he was just now. If he had said it earlier, he might have rushed to Baoding and beaten up He Daqing."

Yi Zhonghai downplayed the issue.

"Oh, it's good to have news. Hopefully it's not anything bad."

"You don't know, just now when I saw that girl Yushui, I was reminded of those kids crying their hearts out last night, and it broke my heart."

Tan Xiulian patted her chest and said with a pitying expression.

"Alright, your heart isn't good, so don't think about it too much. Isn't it great now? Eight treasures fell from the sky."

"As the saying goes, the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. If you take good care of the children, they will be able to settle down as soon as possible."

Yi Zhonghai patted her on the back and said reassuringly.

"Yes, that makes sense. This is truly a treasure bestowed by heaven."

"After they wake up and have eaten, we'll take them to register their household registration as soon as possible, and then show them around the capital."

"It's a pity it's winter, otherwise we'd heard so many people taking their kids on picnics and outings, and we could take them too, maybe they'd be even happier."

Tan Xiulian nodded in agreement.

"Okay." Yi Zhonghai nodded, then said to Yi Zhongding, who was making tea, "Dingya, after you finish your tea, go take a nap. We'll head out after lunch."

Yi Zhongding smiled and nodded, then poured tea for his elder brother and sister-in-law as well.