After the separation, I took my whole family to eat delicious food and drink spicy

The next morning, Li Xiaoxiao was awakened by the laughter of Li Fang and Li Linlin. Probably because they were too tired from moving yesterday, and now that they had a new home, Li Xiaoxiao felt that last night was the most peaceful night of sleep she had had since she came here, and she didn't even have many dreams.

Listening to the carefree laughter of Li Fang and Li Linlin outside the window, Li Xiaoxiao felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She opened her eyes, and the morning light filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting a dappled, warm, and gentle light on her face.

This heartwarming scene made her smile involuntarily. She realized that she had welcomed the first morning in her new home, her heart full of anticipation for a new life.

She gently lifted the quilt, afraid to disturb the tranquility. Though the room was simple, every detail exuded the warmth of home. It was a safe haven she had created with her mother, Bai, her younger brother, Li Fang, and her younger sister, Li Linlin. Putting on her washed-out clothes, Li Xiaoxiao walked to the window and gently drew aside the curtains, letting in more sunlight.

In the yard, Li Fang and Li Linlin were chasing and playing. Their laughter was clear and melodious, like the sound of nature, instantly dispelling all fatigue and gloom. Li Xiaoxiao looked at this scene, and an indescribable sense of happiness surged in her heart.

After a quick wash, Li Xiaoxiao walked out of the room and into the yard. She gently patted Li Fang and Li Linlin's heads, asking if they slept well last night, and then began her busy day. Her main task today was to tidy up the empty space in the backyard that would become their vegetable garden.

The backyard wasn't large, but it was well-organized. Li Xiaoxiao thought that if she fenced it in, isolating it from the outside world, it would create a relatively private space. She remembered noticing this vacant lot when she inspected the house yesterday, and she already had a plan in mind. She planned to use it to grow a variety of seasonal vegetables, not only to be self-sufficient but also to generate additional income for the family.

After a simple breakfast, Li Xiaoxiao took the only hoe and a small shovel in the house and went to the backyard to clear the weeds and stones on the open space.

After Bai cleaned up the dishes, she also came to the backyard with a dustpan, followed by Li Fang and Li Linlin.

"Sister, let us help you clean up." Li Linlin came running over, holding a small yellow flower that she had picked from somewhere.

"Okay, then just follow your sister and pick up all the stones in the ground and put them on the edge of the open space." After Li Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she picked up a small shovel beside her and began to clear the weeds on the open space. Bai also took a hoe and followed Li Xiaoxiao to clean up.

Li Fang and Li Linlin were not to be outdone. They picked up stones from the ground with dustpans and competed to see who could pick up the most. Although their movements seemed a bit clumsy, their seriousness and effort made Li Xiaoxiao feel extremely happy.

The mother and daughter chatted about family matters while working. "Mom, do we have any vegetable seeds?" Li Xiaoxiao asked Bai who was standing beside her.

"When Mom was at the Li family, she collected some cabbage and carrot seeds. Xiaoxiao, what vegetables are you going to plant here?

"Mom, I'm going to set aside a plot of land for vegetables. I'll start by planting some vegetables that have a short growth cycle and are easy to manage, like bok choy and lettuce. These will be harvested quickly and can help with our immediate needs. At the same time, I'll also leave some space for vegetables that take longer to mature, like tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, carrots, etc., so we can prepare for the future."

Bai listened to her daughter's plan and nodded in agreement: "Mother thought so too, but we don't have any of the seeds you mentioned."

"Don't worry, Mom. Once I've finished tidying up this piece of land, I'll go get some vegetable seeds from Aunt Chen."

After a morning of hard work, the weeds and rocks on the vacant lot were finally cleared. Li Xiaoxiao looked at the newly renovated land with a sense of accomplishment. She knew this was just the beginning; even more arduous tasks awaited them.

After planning the layout, Li Xiaoxiao began to turn the soil. It was physically demanding work, requiring considerable time and energy. But she didn't back down. Instead, she gritted her teeth and turned the soil, shovel by shovel. Beads of sweat soon formed on her forehead, but she paid no heed.

Mrs. Bai watched her daughter busy at work, feeling both distressed and relieved. She knew her daughter was a hardworking child who had sacrificed so much for the family. So, she worked even harder, hoping to share some of the pressure with her daughter.

As time went by, the sun rose higher and the weather became hotter.

"Fang'er, Lin'er, you two should go back first. The sun is too strong. Be careful not to get heatstroke."

"Sister, let's go back and cook the rice first." Li Fang said.

"Well, mother, why don't we have porridge at noon? The weather is too hot, and porridge will stimulate the appetite." Li Xiaoxiao asked for Bai's opinion.

"I'll listen to you, Fang'er, Lin'er. Go back and cook the brown rice first. When we're done, we'll go back and prepare some pickles for the porridge." Bai said to Li Fang and Li Linlin.

"Mom, sister, we'll go back first. You should come back soon after you finish your work." After saying that, Li Fang took Li Linlin home first.

Finally, with the combined efforts of mother and daughter, the entire vegetable patch was plowed, becoming soft and fertile. Li Xiaoxiao gazed at the land, ready for planting, her heart filled with anticipation and longing. She quickly pondered how to ensure the vegetables grew quickly and healthily. She recalled her childhood in the countryside in her previous life, when her grandmother always applied a good base of fertilizer before planting crops, saying that with adequate fertilizer, the crops would grow quickly and healthily.

So, Li Xiaoxiao decided to go to the village to borrow some farm manure from the villagers. The so-called farm manure is actually the stuff in people’s toilets. Although it is not valuable, it is a natural fertilizer for farmers.

Li Xiaoxiao borrowed a load of farmyard manure from Grandpa Chen's house. She and Bai evenly spread it over the vegetable patch, then tilled the soil again to thoroughly mix it in. Finally, they brought buckets of water and watered the entire patch. Afterward, the mother and daughter straightened up and wiped the sweat from their brows.

"Mom, now we can take a break. When it's cooler this afternoon, I'll go to Aunt Chen's house to get some vegetable seeds." Li Xiaoxiao said to Mrs. Bai with a smile. Mrs. Bai nodded, "Okay, let's go back and cook first. Don't let your brothers and sisters go hungry." Li Xiaoxiao agreed and went home with Mrs. Bai.

After lunch, Li Xiaoxiao went to Aunt Chen's house. Aunt Chen's house was located in the middle of the village, and it was quite a distance away from Li Xiaoxiao's house. It took Li Xiaoxiao about a quarter of an hour to reach Aunt Chen's house.

What caught my eye was an ordinary mud brick house. It was not big, but it was very clean.

"Auntie Chen, are you home?" Auntie Chen, who was washing dishes in the house, heard Li Xiaoxiao's call and hurriedly put down her dishes and ran out.

"It's Xiaoxiao. Why are you here? Have you eaten yet? If not, have something to eat here."

Looking at the enthusiastic Aunt Chen, Li Xiaoxiao felt a little overwhelmed, but felt warm in her heart.

"Thank you, Aunt Chen. I've already eaten. We cleared a piece of land in the backyard this morning and plan to plant some vegetables. We can eat them ourselves and sell them in town for money. But we don't have many vegetable seeds to plant, so I came to ask you."

"So that's what it's about. You go in and sit down first, I'll get it for you." As she said this, she pulled Li Xiaoxiao into the main room.

Soon, Aunt Chen came over with a large bag of seeds. "Xiaoxiao, take a look. I don't have anything else, but I do have plenty of vegetable seeds. Here, these are cabbage seeds, green onions, garlic, lettuce, beans, eggplant, and peppers..." she said as she divided out some of the seeds from the bags and packed them for Li Xiaoxiao.

Looking at the vegetable seeds in his hand, Li Xiaoxiao seemed to see countless silver flying towards him. Although the vegetables were not worth much money, they could still be sold for money.

"Auntie, that's enough. I'll take these seeds back to plant. Thank you, Auntie Chen! When the vegetables I plant are ripe, I will definitely send some to you." Li Xiaoxiao said happily.

"Don't be so polite. It's only natural for neighbors to help each other." Aunt Chen said with a smile.

Li Xiaoxiao returned home with the seeds and eagerly began sowing them. She planted different vegetable seeds in different areas according to her plan. After sowing, she carefully watered the fields, hoping they would sprout and grow quickly.

As the sun set, the sky was stained with a brilliant sunset glow. Li Xiaoxiao and Bai Shi sat on a stone bench in the yard, gazing at the vibrant vegetable patch, their faces filled with smiles of contentment and happiness.

This vegetable patch not only carries their beautiful vision for their future life, but also bears witness to their family's spirit of unity and shared struggle. In the days ahead, no matter what difficulties and challenges they encounter, they will work hand in hand, forge ahead courageously, and create a better life together.