At home, they could only have this kind of meal once a month, so they felt that life in the hometown was much better than Mom said.
Qu Xiaoli didn't believe in begrudging her children, so she made another batch of batter, deciding to go all out today. The three children at home could satisfy their cravings too.
Chaoyang prepared hot water for his dad to soak his feet; although it was the middle of summer, soaking feet helped relieve fatigue.
"Brother Chaoyang, I'll come back next year to learn how to drive a tractor."
"Sure, I'll teach you."
Girls were a bit more reserved than boys. Li Xue, having had enough to eat, just stopped and didn't eat more, choosing instead to sit beside Qu Xiaoli and chat with her. Qu Xiaoli liked her nieces and nephews; they weren't as snobbish as her sister-in-law.
"Second Aunt, the egg pancakes you made are really delicious."
"Then why didn't you eat more?"
"I'm full, and Second Uncle is very tired; let him eat more."
