Only then did he remember the chicken and multi-grain pancakes he and his brother brought back from the Li family.

They were both afraid that the pancakes would get cold and not taste good, so they both put them in their arms.

When I got home, I was so worried about my father's illness that I forgot about this matter for a moment.

"Oh! It smells like chicken and pancakes."

Li Erzhu also remembered and quickly took out the chicken and pancakes from his arms.

Originally it was wrapped in clothes, so the fragrance wasn't that strong, but after Li Dazhu and Li Erzhu took it out, the whole bedroom was filled with an overbearing fragrance.

"Dad, Mom, this is what our sister Mengyue asked us to bring back." Erzhu said happily.

When Li's mother heard what her son said, she disapproved and said, "Erzhu, Li An just separated from the old house, and the family is in financial difficulty. You two brothers should go and help clean up. It's okay to stay for a meal, but why are you taking things home?"

"Mom, I didn't want to take it, it was Sister Mengyue who insisted on giving it to me. I just wanted you and Dad to have a taste of this delicious food."

Li Erzhu understood what his parents meant. He felt that Uncle Li An's family had only been given 100 kilograms of food from the old house, so their life was difficult.

In his opinion, Uncle Li An will definitely live a good life in the future now that he has a daughter named Sister Mengyue.

Not to mention anything else, just Sister Mengyue’s hunting skills are unmatched by ordinary people.

You should know that before Sister Mengyue went up the mountain, she had nothing in her hands. She just walked around the mountain and came back with not only two pheasants, but also a wild rabbit.

He was shocked at the time, thinking that if he had such ability, he would not have to worry about not having enough food to eat, not having warm clothes to wear, or not being able to find a wife. When his father was sick, he lied to him and his brother and said he was fine in order to save money on medicine.

"I know, Mom, how about you try it first."

As he said that, Li Erzhu put the pancake in Li's mother's hands.

Li's mother wanted to say something else, but when she saw her son like this, she couldn't help but take a bite of the pancake.

"Really delicious."

"Mom, I was right, wasn't I? Sister Mengyue's cooking is delicious."

Li Laogen, who had already received the pancake given by his eldest son, took a bite, nodded, and said affirmatively, "It is indeed delicious."

"Mom, my brother and I couldn't bear to eat the chicken, so we took it back and will heat it up tomorrow morning."

"Okay." Li's mother replied.

While Li Laogen and his wife were eating the pancakes brought back by their son, a scene of loving mother and filial son was also taking place at Aunt Wang's house.

Aunt Wang just ate a pancake her son brought, and then started talking about what the village chief told everyone in the threshing ground in the afternoon.

"Da Niu, Er Niu, the village chief said that Li An's family is collecting locusts for one penny per pound. Tomorrow the three of us will go to the fields to catch them."

When Wang Daniu heard this, his eyes lit up and he said in disbelief, "Mom, is it true? The locusts in the field can really be sold for money."

"Oh, when has mother ever lied to you? Besides, why would I lie to you? The village chief said it himself, and everyone in the village knows about it. And many people have already gone to the fields to catch them this afternoon."

"Mom, I'm not doubting you, I just can't believe it. Who would have thought that the inconspicuous locusts in the fields, which are hated by everyone, could actually be sold for money, and even for one penny per pound."

"Who says it's not true? But the village chief said it at the meeting, how could it be false?"

Wang Erniu heard the conversation between his mother and brother nearby, thought for a few seconds, and then went out.

After a while, Wang Erniu came in holding something.

"Mom, brother, this is the net I just made. What do you think of using it to catch locusts?"

Wang Daniu didn't expect that his younger brother was so active. Before he believed it, his younger brother had already made the net and was waiting for dawn to catch locusts in the fields.

Seeing his brother smiling happily, Wang Daniu didn't know what to say.

So he said to his brother, "Erniu, how is this made? Make one for me and mother, and we will all go to the fields tomorrow."

"Brother, this is for you. I'll do it now."

Wang Erniu handed the locust net in his hand to his brother, and then hurriedly went outside to get tools to do it.

In this way, Wang Erniu made three locust catching nets and prepared to take the tools and go to the fields to work tomorrow.

Many villagers in Xinghua Village actively went to the fields to catch locusts after learning that locusts could be sold for money.

Just as everyone was getting into the game, the fiery red sun slowly descended below the horizon and turned into a red-orange disk.

If you look closely, you can see hints of pink or gold light.

But no matter how much the villagers wanted to catch more locusts, the sun disappeared, and the stars and the moon slowly emerged in the sky, adding a sense of mystery and beauty to the night, as well as a feeling of warmth and tranquility.

It was already dark. Li Li's mother prepared some wild vegetable porridge and asked her son and daughter to eat. Under normal circumstances, Goudan would have come running into the house.

What happened today? The daughters were not at home. Li Li's mother saw that there was water on her hands, so she wiped it on her clothes casually and went out to take care of her son and daughters.

After walking a short distance from home, he started calling "Lili, Goudan..."

At this time, someone just came back from the field and ran into Goudan's mother. He called out, "Goudan's mother, Lili and Goudan are all catching locusts in the field."

"Ah! Where are they?"

"It's on the edge of your land."

"Okay, I'll go call them right away, thank you!"

"Oh, don't be polite, I just came back from the fields and saw them."

The two chatted for a while, and Goudan's mother knew where her son and daughter were. She thanked them and went back to her own field without hesitation.

After walking for less than a quarter of an hour, they saw seven daughters bending over to look for something. The youngest son was holding a bamboo basket in his hand, and he went to one sister and then to another.

"Goudan, I caught two. Here they are for you."

"Okay, sister."

When Goudan's mother walked over, she heard the conversation between her third daughter and her youngest son.

"Lili, stop catching them. Bring your sister, brother and mother back to eat."

Li Li saw a locust, held her breath, and gently moved her hands and feet towards the locust.

After hearing what his mother said, he did not answer, but prepared his hands and covered it up suddenly.

Li Li caught a big and fat locust in her hand.

After catching the locusts she wanted, Li Li straightened up and whispered, "Mom, I'll go back now."

"Big sister, second sister, third sister, fourth sister... Goudan, go back."

After Li Li finished speaking, several little kids said in unison: "Okay, sister."

Goudan's mother walked over, took the small bamboo basket, held her son's hand, and said gently, "Let's go."

After a while, Goudan's mother was walking home with her son and daughter on the moonlit path along the field.

From a distance, Goudan's excited voice could be heard: "Mom, my sister and I caught a lot of locusts. Let's take them to Minghao's house to sell them tomorrow!"

"Okay, I'll listen to Goudan."

Goudan's mother touched her son's head. Seeing how sensible her daughter and son were, her eyes were filled with smiles.

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