Chapter 249: I Am My Sister's Most Solid Shield

She scooped some hot water from the pot, quickly washed up, and said, "Let me help you."

Mother Liu didn't stand on ceremony: "Alright, you chop the meat and those mushrooms for me. In a bit, I'll stir-fry some mushroom sauce for them to take. Later, if your sister gets a bit of a bland taste in her mouth, she can satisfy her craving. I'll knead the dough and steam some sugar-filled triangles and flower rolls for her to take back; early pregnancy makes one easily hungry.

However, the weather is too hot; if we bring too much, it won't keep."

While chopping the meat, Chuxue said, "Prepare some more for her in a few days; I'll just deliver it to her."

Mother Liu froze right there, looking at Chuxue: "You have no objections?"

Seeing her reaction, Chuxue chuckled softly: "How could I have objections? That's my sister. The child in her belly is my nephew. Before, we didn't have the means; now that conditions allow it, taking better care of my sister is only right."

Remembering something, she added: "Mom, I know what you're worried about. Don't worry; I am my sister's most solid shield."

Seeing Mother Liu's eyes turn red again, Chuxue quickly changed the subject: "Mom, the water in the pot is boiling; hurry up and knead the dough."

Her strength was great, and the meat was chopped quickly. She then processed the soaked mushrooms: "Mom, will you stir-fry, or shall I?"

Mother Liu feared she would ruin her oil: "Take a lamp and go to the private plot to pull up some green onions; I'll do the stir-frying."

Chuxue knew it would be like this; she smiled, turned, and left the kitchen.

By the time the others woke up, breakfast was ready. Mother Liu had also placed the items to be taken away into the basket that Xia Qiu and the others had carried when they arrived: "It's getting late; hurry up and wash and eat."

Seeing Chunxiao hadn't come out yet, Chuxue went to knock on the door: "Chunxiao, are you awake? If you're any later, you'll be late."

She had been too excited last night and fallen asleep very late: "I'm awake; I'm getting up right now."

After Father Liu came in from outside: "Qiu, I just went to find the livestock keeper. Eat, and I'll take you back."

Now that his daughter was pregnant, walking such a long distance, and possibly having to go to work upon returning, he was somewhat worried, so he simply borrowed a cart from the team.

Of course, the team's cart wasn't borrowed for free; fodder had to be given for the animals.

Chunxiao came running out in a rush: "Quick, quick, quick, I'm going to be late."

Mother Liu quickly brought her water: "Hurry and wash up."

Brother-in-law Qiu Shaofeng was very perceptive; he quickly handed over the face-washing towel hanging on the clothesline in the yard.

By the time Chunxiao had washed her face, Xia Qiu was already there holding a comb, waiting: "Come, Big Sister will comb your hair for you."

Chunxiao's face was full of smiles: "Today is truly a good day."

But as soon as she finished speaking, Mother Liu tapped her head: "If you dawdle any longer and get punished by standing, let's see if you'll still think so."

Hearing someone shout from the slope below: "Chunxiao, let's go."

There we go; now Chunxiao was in a panic: "Coming, coming."

She went back into the room, grabbed her schoolbag, and was about to leave.

Mother Liu hurriedly chased out: "Aren't you eating?"

Chunxiao looked extremely anxious: "There's no time."

Chuxue came out of the kitchen and handed her a two-grain flower roll: "Take this to eat on the way."

Xia Qiu saw she was holding a two-grain flower roll: "Isn't there some in the kitchen..."

Before she could finish speaking, Qiu Shaofeng pulled her: "Chuxue has her reasons."

Chunxiao took it and ran: "Second Sister is still the one who treats me best."

Having said that, she rushed out the main gate and shouted to the two new partners below the slope: "I'll be down in a moment."

Watching the person rush out so briskly, Chuxue called out: "Take it slow; don't fall."

Chunxiao's voice came from outside the yard: "Got it, Second Sister."