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Qian Xiufang changed the subject and became serious. "We really can't leave someone at home. We've just harvested so much grain, and we have to pay taxes in half a month. This is a big deal for our family, and we can't be careless. We're not afraid of thieves stealing, but we're afraid of thieves thinking about it. We have to be careful."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lin's expression grew more serious. She nodded and said, "You're right. This grain is our hard work for the whole year. We have to protect it well. We have to be vigilant and make sure nothing goes wrong."

Mrs. Lin instructed Shen: "When the meal is ready, eldest daughter-in-law, pack the food for Shuisheng and Shuizhi's wives."

After hearing this, Shen quickly responded, "Okay, Mom, don't worry, I'll prepare it right away." As she spoke, she went to add some more food.

Then he said to Lin Xiqian, "Qian'er, wait a moment. Take Xing'er and Hua'er with you and go take food to your two sisters-in-law. It's really not easy for them to take care of the children at home. Tell them that they don't have to worry about cooking for the next few days and can just eat at our place."

After hearing this, Shen quickly responded, "Okay, Mom, don't worry, I'll prepare it right away." As she spoke, she added some new rice into the pot and continued to stir-fry the dishes skillfully.

Qian Xiufang felt a little sorry when she heard this, and quickly said, "Oh, sister-in-law, there's no need to bother. They have hands and feet at home and can do it themselves."

Mrs. Lin smiled broadly and gently shook her head. "It's not a bother, it's not a bother. Sister-in-law, we are so grateful for your family coming to help us. It's just a matter of adding a pair of chopsticks, so don't worry about it. Besides, we are all family, thinking and working together, so why should we be so polite?"

Shen took over the conversation: "Mother is right, we are a family, and it is only natural for us to help each other. Aunt, please don't be so polite."

Lu also agreed: "Yes, aunt."

Qian Xiufang smiled and said, "Then I'd rather obey than be disrespectful."

"Hahaha."

In the kitchen, as the aroma of food gradually spread, laughter and conversation intertwined, creating a happy scene.

Lin Mo was suddenly awakened from his sleep by the irresistible aroma of food. The alluring taste made him swallow his saliva even in his dream. He muttered to himself, complaining, "Which bastard ordered takeout? I'm so greedy."

His thoughts raced through his mind, trying to identify the "culprit."

My roommate Wang Jie? No, Wang Jie is a night owl. He must be immersed in the world of games at this moment. How could it be him who just fell asleep?

Chen Xuan? The image of Chen Xuan emerged in his mind. That good student in the eyes of his teachers, the recognized top student among his classmates, who would head to the library at the first light of dawn every day. This was definitely not him at this moment.

Li Jin? That diligent young man who always managed to find a part-time job after school to make a living should be busy right now, and it's definitely not him.

Did I order this in my sleep?

Lin Mo forced his heavy eyelids to hold up, and sat up with great effort. He opened his eyes drowsily, but the place in front of him was not the familiar college dormitory. Lin Mo was stunned for a moment by the furnishings in front of him, and then he reacted.

Lin Mo laughed at himself. He patted his head and muttered to himself, "I was so sleepy that I forgot I'm in another body, living in a whole new world."

Lin Mo rubbed his eyes, which were still a little sleepy, and climbed down from the small bed using his hands and feet. He walked out of the room and came to the slightly cool courtyard in the early morning.

The yard was so quiet that only the occasional chirping of birds could be heard in the distance. The air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and flowers, which lifted one's spirits.

Lin Mo stood under the eaves of the door, took a deep breath of the fresh air, and felt that his whole body and mind were cleansed.

At this moment, a familiar voice broke the silence: "Bean, are you awake?"

Lin Mo looked in the direction of the voice and saw the second grandmother whom he had met at the second master's house before. She was sitting together with Old Lady Lin, Shen, Han, and Lu, peeling corn with her nimble fingers.

Lin Mo noticed that Xing'er, Hua'er and Silang, who usually got up earlier than him and were busy, were nowhere to be seen today, and he couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

But soon, this surprise was replaced by an inexplicable sense of accomplishment. He smiled to himself and said: Oh, it seems that I am now the first one among them to get up. I should give myself a thumbs up.

Just as Lin Mo was lost in his thoughts, Han gently urged him, "Sanlang, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and call someone."

Lin Mo finally came back to his senses, his eyes fell on Qian Xiufang, and he called out in a slightly unfamiliar voice, "Second Madam?"

Hearing this, Qian Xiufang smiled and said, "Hey, Douzi hasn't woken up yet and is still confused."

After hearing Qian Xiufang's words, the others all started laughing.

Lin Mo seemed even more shy. He walked gently to Han's side, sat down next to her, and called out sweetly, "Mom."

Lin Mo didn't say anything else and peeled corn with them.

This simple greeting made the gentle smile on Han's face bloom even more.

"Our Douzi is becoming more and more sensible." Old Mrs. Lin looked at Lin Mo with loving eyes.

Qian Xiufang took over the conversation, her tone a bit teasing: "Yes, Douzi is now a role model for our children. Unlike my little boy, who is like a naughty monkey all day long. Asking him to help with something is harder than climbing a mountain to the sky."

Han smiled and said, "Mao Wa is still young, it's normal for him to like playing. He will be sensible when he grows up. San Lang was like this before."

Mrs. Shen also joined the conversation: "Yes, that's how children all lived when they were young. Wasn't my eldest son like that before? He was always running around, never having a moment's rest."

Hearing this, Han smiled and nodded. "Yes, when children are young, they really make people love and anger them at the same time. However, watching them grow up day by day and gradually become sensible, I feel that all my hard work is worth it."

Lin Mo didn't care what they were talking about and concentrated on peeling corn.

At this moment, the sound of cheerful footsteps broke the silence, and then a young figure suddenly threw itself into his arms.

"Brother Douzi, I'm here!" Lin Sijian shouted excitedly, hugging Lin Mo tightly with his small body.

Seeing this, Qian Xiufang quickly put down the corn in her hand and looked at Lin Sijian kindly, her tone both reproachful and doting: "Mao Wa, why are you here? Why are you running so fast? Aren't you afraid of falling?"

Lin Sijian quickly jumped off Lin Mo, ran to Qian Xiufang, looked up, and answered seriously: "Grandma, I didn't fall, don't worry. I just came to play with Brother Douzi."

Chapter 55 What are you laughing about so happily?