Chapter 375

Cao Weiguo shook his head with a smile and picked some cucumbers, tomatoes, and loofahs.

He also collected a basket of fresh chicken and duck eggs from the grass.

Returning to the Sihe Academy fully loaded, he ran into Banggeng, who was full of resentment, head-on.

"You caused me to go to the juvenile detention center; I'm not finished with you!"

Banggeng glared at Cao Weiguo viciously, dropped a harsh word, and ran home.

"The little brat is quite fierce."

Cao Weiguo gave a cold laugh and pushed his bicycle back home.

At this time, Song Yulan hadn't finished work yet, so Cao Weiguo put down his things and went out.

Borrowing a human-powered tricycle from the Lu family, he went around corners and headed toward Officer Gu's residence.

Coming out of a quiet, deserted alley, the empty cart was filled with fresh ingredients.

Officer Gu's family unloaded the ingredients with excitement, thanking Cao Weiguo repeatedly.

"Comrade Cao Weiguo, thank you so much!"

"If it weren't for your help, we really wouldn't know what to do."

"Director Cao! You must come to have a wedding drink when I get married!"

In this day and age, materials are scarce, and if one wants to set up a few decent banquet tables,

many families have to rack their brains, and Officer Gu's family is no exception.

Don't look at Officer Gu as an old hand at the neighborhood office; if he were asked to get materials, he would still be in the dark.

Returning to the Sihe Academy from Officer Gu's house, Song Yulan had already finished work and returned home.

Song Yulan asked while tidying up the eggs: "The eggs at home haven't been finished yet; where did you get so many more?"

Cao Weiguo laughed: "A friend in the village gave them to me. You eat more to nourish your body."

The Jia House.

To celebrate Banggeng's return home, Qin Huairu specially bought meat and steamed white flour buns.

She also invited the Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt to her home, taking the opportunity to strengthen the relationship between the two families.

Qin Huairu, who was preparing to suck Yi Zhonghai dry, also taught the children to call the Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt Grandpa and Grandma.

Banggeng was somewhat reluctant, but Xiaodang and Huaihua had sweet mouths.

Calling them Grandpa and Grandma one by one made the Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt beam with joy.

The Eldest Aunt even wiped the corners of her eyes happily, constantly picking food for Xiaodang and Huaihua.

The Eldest Uncle was also quite happy, but what he liked more was Banggeng.

Only because Banggeng was a boy.

A married daughter is like spilled water.

No matter how good Xiaodang and Huaihua are, they will have to marry out in the future.

Then there's no counting on these two married-out daughters to support him in his old age.

On the other hand, although Banggeng has the habit of petty theft, he is Qin Huairu's son.

As long as he is cultivated well, he can support him in his old age.

The two families sat together to eat, as close as one family.

Suddenly, a hot wind blew the enticing fragrance of food into the room.

Xiaodang: "So fragrant!"

The Eldest Aunt took a greedy breath: "It seems to be tomato scrambled eggs!"

The Eldest Uncle had a gloomy face: "Hmph! This must be that brat Cao Weiguo cooking."

Qin Huairu swallowed her saliva greedily, and Banggeng suddenly felt the food in his bowl wasn't fragrant anymore.

"Mom! I want to eat tomato scrambled eggs!"

Hearing his precious son's request, Qin Huairu said with a smile:

"There are no tomatoes at home. Mom will buy tomatoes tomorrow and make them for you."

"Look, there's quite a bit of food today; you eat more meat."

"Meat is much better than eggs."

There was indeed quite a bit of food today, two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes.

Ordinary families only eat like this during festivals.

But who is Banggeng?

He is a good child who has been carefully cultivated!

"Bang bang bang!"

"I want to eat tomato scrambled eggs!"

"I want to eat it right now!"

Banggeng had learned ninety percent of Jia Zhangshi's skills, patting the table with his hands and refusing to give up.

It was clear he wouldn't stop until he ate the tomato scrambled eggs.

The Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt were still sitting in the room.

Banggeng's ignorant behavior made Qin Huairu feel ashamed, and she couldn't help but feel a bit angry inside.

"Bang!"

"Banggeng! When will you ever be sensible!"

Qin Huairu slammed the table, and her stern gaze made Banggeng shrink his neck.

The Eldest Uncle's expression softened slightly, pretending to be kind and comforting:

"Huairu, the child is still young; being greedy is normal. Don't scare the child."

After finishing, the Eldest Uncle affectionately rubbed Banggeng's head:

"Banggeng, we are good children; we must know how to cherish our elders and know how to be grateful to our elders."

"Your mother usually doesn't even have enough to eat, going to work on an empty stomach."

"But today you came back, and your mother immediately made you a table of good food."

"These dishes were squeezed out of your mother's teeth."

"Who knows how many more times she will go hungry in the future."

"You must cherish your mother and not make her angry."

Qin Huairu felt heartbroken and wanted to cry, while Banggeng dodged the Eldest Uncle's claws in disgust.

Sensibly, he walked to Qin Huairu's side: "Mom, I won't eat tomato eggs anymore."

"Sob sob sob!"

"My good son! It's Mom who is useless!"

"Otherwise, you wouldn't be suffering with Mom."

Qin Huairu hugged Banggeng in heartache, crying with guilt.

This pair of orphans and widows made the Eldest Aunt feel compassion.

The Eldest Uncle nodded with satisfaction: "Huairu, today is a happy day; let Banggeng eat well."

The Eldest Aunt said to the Eldest Uncle: "Old Yi, Huairu's family life is difficult; I feel heartbroken just looking at it."

"After eating, you bring some cornmeal from home."

"It's fine for us adults to eat less for a few meals, but don't let the children go hungry."

The Eldest Uncle nodded: "I know."

Qin Huairu said gratefully: "Thank you, Eldest Uncle, Eldest Aunt. I'm really sorry today, making you two elders laugh."

The Eldest Aunt said kindly: "What's there to be sorry about? Huairu, it's not easy for a woman like you to raise such a big family. If you encounter difficulties in the future, just speak up. I like you and your children; if I can help, I definitely will."

The Eldest Uncle said with a kind face: "That's right, just listen to your Eldest Aunt. If you have difficulties, just speak up. Dongxu was my apprentice; the relationship between our two families is naturally close. Furthermore, I also like this child Banggeng. Let's cultivate Banggeng well; he will definitely have a bright future."

Qin Huairu wiped the corners of her eyes happily, her heart already blooming with joy.

It seems this meal wasn't eaten in vain; the Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt have taken the bait!

The Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt have no children, and what they care about most is their future retirement.

Qin Huairu also grasped this point, which is why she taught the children to curry favor with the Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt.

Then, step by step, she drew the two families closer, step by step, hollowing out and sucking dry the Yi family.

It would be best to let Banggeng occupy the magpie's nest and inherit all the Yi family's property. ===== CHAPTER 377 =====