After my stepmother was shot, I took my brothers to the countryside

"Xiao An and Xiao Le are almost done with school, so let's start by chopping stuffing and making dumplings!"

Zhao Gaoxuan said as he took out the bag he had brought.

"Shen Zhiqing, we brought some flour."

Shen Nian looked at the bag Zhao Gaoxuan took out and nodded at him without any hesitation.

"Okay, then I'll use the flour you two brought. I'll get some more and mix them together. I'll wrap them up and give some to Goudan and his mother."

"Okay, Sister Nian, I'll help you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Jiaojiao immediately stood up excitedly and prepared to help.

The three of them started to get busy. Shen Nian kneaded the dough, Zhao Gaoxuan chopped the meat, and Ye Jiaojiao helped.

Shen Nian added some salt to the flour, then poured in a little cold water and stirred the flour into dough. Now he could start kneading it.

Shen Nian started to knead the dough. She was quite strong, and soon the dough was ready. Shen Nian covered it with a wet towel.

Zhao Gaoxuan had almost finished chopping the pork, and Shen Nian was preparing to mix the dumpling filling.

She planned to make a celery, pork and vermicelli filling. She had soaked the vermicelli before going out to chat, so now she could use it by just cutting it. Shen Nian first cut the celery and vermicelli into fine pieces and set them aside.

Then put the pork in a bowl, beat two eggs into the bowl, add a little seasoning, take a pair of chopsticks, and start stirring in one direction.

After stirring evenly, Shen Nian poured in the chopped celery and vermicelli, and added a little salt, a little MSG, and a little oil and stirred. After stirring evenly, the dumpling filling was ready.

"Sister Nian! You are so awesome! Even better than my mom!"

Looking at Shen Nian's skillful technique, Ye Jiaojiao couldn't help but express her sincere admiration.

Zhao Gaoxuan also nodded in agreement. This Shen Zhiqing was even more capable than his aunt.

Although he doesn't talk much, he is very impressed by Shen Nian's ability.

Shen Nian looked at the two people's sparkling eyes and smiled faintly: "It's nothing, you will get it after doing it a few times. I'll let you two come next time!"

After hearing what Shen Nian said, Zhao Gaoxuan and Ye Jiaojiao nodded in agreement.

"Okay, okay, Sister Nian, next time I'll do it and you can teach me!"

Ye Jiaojiao said excitedly, with anticipation glittering in her eyes.

Next, the three of them started making dumplings. Shen Nian first rolled the dough into a long strip, and then divided it into small pieces of similar size.

"Do you two know how to make dumplings?" Shen Nian asked them while rolling out the dumpling wrappers.

"Yes, yes, yes. Zhao Gaoxuan and I learned how to make dumplings from his aunt. We both know how to make them, but they just don't look very good."

Ye Jiaojiao nodded hurriedly and looked at Zhao Gaoxuan, who also nodded.

Shen Nian smiled and comforted them: "It's okay, when making dumplings, the shape is not important, the important thing is to participate."

Shen Nian had a skilled technique and quickly made one beautiful dumpling after another with regular shapes.

Although Ye Jiaojiao and Zhao Gaoxuan's techniques were a little clumsy, they tried to imitate Shen Nian seriously and had a lot of fun wrapping them.

Shen Nian looked at the dumplings that the two of them had made. How could they be considered ugly?

This can only be described as a mismatched melon and a jujube, okay?

Seeing Ye Jiaojiao and the other person looking so excited, Shen Nian was too lazy to say anything to discourage them.

Shen Nian silently quickened the pace of making dumplings.

After a while, the table was filled with plates of dumplings.

Some dumplings are regular in shape, while others are crooked and misshapen, but no matter which one, they are full of warmth and happiness.

"Haha, look, do the dumplings I made look like little goldfish?"

Ye Jiaojiao held up a uniquely shaped dumpling that she had specially made and smiled proudly.

"Like, like, like. Jiaojiao's dumplings are very creative." Shen Nian nodded and praised.

Zhao Gaoxuan looked at Ye Jiaojiao laughing. Although he didn't see anything, the smile in his eyes revealed his mood.

The three of them chatted while making dumplings. Time passed quickly and in the blink of an eye, the dumplings were all made.

"I've finished wrapping them. Xiao An and Xiao Le haven't come back yet. Sister Nian, aren't you going to deliver dumplings to Aunt Goudan and the others? Why don't we go first? I'm afraid I'll be too full and not want to move." Ye Jiaojiao stood up and stretched.

"Okay! Then we'll go and take it. Zhao Gaoxuan will boil some water here."

Shen Nian nodded, and while packing the dumplings to bring to Goudan and his mother, he looked at Zhao Gaoxuan.

Zhao Gaoxuan nodded, indicating that it was no problem.

Shen Nian carried the basket and went out with Ye Jiaojiao. They came to Goudan's house. When Aunt Goudan saw them coming, she happily came out to greet them.

"Shen Zhiqing, Ye Zhiqing, you're here! Come in and sit down."

"Aunt, we made some dumplings and sent some to you and Goudan to try." Shen Nian said with a smile.

"Hey, Shen Zhiqing, why are you bringing us dumplings again? Please keep some for Xiao An and Xiao Le. They are still growing! They need more nutrition."

Aunt Goudan took Shen Nian's hand and spoke kindly.

"Auntie, don't worry. I made extra dumplings and saved them for Xiao An and Xiao Le. These are specially for you and Goudan."

Shen Nian said with a smile, handing the basket to Aunt Goudan.

"Auntie, please take a look at the dumplings Jiaojiao and I made. The shape... and taste are definitely good."

Aunt Goudan took the basket and looked at the dumplings of various shapes inside, a touch of emotion flashed in her eyes.

"Oh, you guys are so thoughtful. These dumplings look delicious. Come on, come in and sit down with Auntie."

"Auntie, where is Goudan? He's not at home?"

Shen Nian and Ye Jiaojiao followed Goudan's mother into the house, but Goudan was nowhere to be seen, so Shen Nian asked.

"Goudan must have gone out to play." Goudan's mother explained.

"Auntie, how are you these days? It's getting cold. Do you and Goudan have enough firewood? If not, come to my house and get some."

Shen Nian asked with concern. As soon as she entered the room, she found that it was warmer than outside.

There was a brazier on the ground with firewood burning in it, but the firewood was dying and could not provide any warmth at all. It would be unbearable to stay in this room for a long time.

"Enough, enough. This year I brought Goudan to collect firewood. If we save a little, it will still be enough!"

Goudan's mother answered with a smile. Although she tried her best to make her tone sound relaxed, Shen Nian still saw a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Auntie, if you have any difficulties, just tell me directly and I will do my best to help. Winter is still coming, and not having enough firewood is a big problem."

After hearing what Shen Nian said, Goudan's mother's eyes flashed with gratitude.

She sighed and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. The firewood Goudan and I collected is indeed enough, but we've been running low lately. I don't know who took some of it. I'm afraid it won't be enough until spring, so I'm saving it."

Goudan's mother added some firewood to the brazier and said, "You two should sit closer together to keep warm."

Shen Nian frowned when he heard this. "Taken away? Is this stealing firewood?"

"Auntie! This is not taking, this is clearly stealing!" Ye Jiaojiao shouted.

"What kind of people are these! They even stole firewood from my aunt and Goudan!" Ye Jiaojiao continued to shout indignantly.

Shen Nian patted Ye Jiaojiao's shoulder soothingly, signaling her not to get excited, then turned to Goudan's mother and asked seriously.

"Auntie, do you know who stole it? Did you see anyone suspicious? Or has anyone come to your place?"

Goudan's mother shook her head, a trace of helplessness on her face: "I'm not sure either. I always find that the firewood is running low in the morning. I've also paid attention, but I haven't found anything."

"Aunt, why don't you go find the team leader? Let the team leader help you find this person." Shen Nian said again.

Goudan's mother smiled and said, "Why would we bother the captain? He has done enough for us, mother and son. He has to deal with so many things every day. We won't bother him with such a small matter."

After a pause, Goudan's mother continued, "The main reason is that I don't plan to find this person. I think he must have encountered difficulties, so he came to take our firewood. Goudan and I have been helped by the villagers over the years. Now that I can help others, I will help as much as I can!"

Goudan's mother's words warmed Shen Nian's heart. In this era, there are still many simple and kind people!

When others helped her, she didn't think about taking advantage of them for free, but rather helped others when she could.