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

After breakfast, Li Xiaoxiao and Bai began to prepare chopped peppers.

Li Fang and Li Linlin picked up two small baskets and said they were going out to collect grass for the pigs. Mrs. Bai reminded them to be careful. Ever since they were ridiculed by Li Dachun when they went to the village to play with other children last time, Li Fang and Li Linlin rarely went to play with them. Most of the time they would rather stay at home or play by themselves. Li Xiaoxiao knew what they were thinking, but didn't say it out loud. As long as they were happy, it was fine.

"Mom, let's wash all the peppers first! Then chop them up and use a sieve to remove the seeds before chopping them up."

The air is filled with the unique spiciness of chili peppers and the mellow aroma of fermentation, interweaving into a unique and mouth-watering taste.

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say. Mother will listen to you." Bai poured a bucket of water into the wooden basin. The two of them washed the peppers together and put them on a bamboo mat to dry.

Li Xiaoxiao went to the kitchen and brought out a large jar. After washing it, she hung it in the yard to dry, ready to use it to store chopped peppers later.

After the peppers were dried, Li Xiaoxiao asked Bai to help cut all the peppers into pieces. Thinking that there was only one kitchen knife at home, Li Xiaoxiao took advantage of the free time and went to the neighbor's house to borrow a kitchen knife.

While cutting the peppers, the two of them used a sieve to remove the seeds.

When half of the basin was cut, Li Xiaoxiao started chopping the peppers in the wooden basin, while Bai continued to cut the peppers.

After chopping for a while, Li Xiaoxiao felt her hands were sore. She put down the kitchen knife and shook her hands. "I'm really tired. My health is still too poor. It seems I need to exercise more." Li Xiaoxiao thought.

"Xiaoxiao, let mom chop it and you cut the peppers." Bai said with concern when she saw Li Xiaoxiao like this.

"Mom, it's okay. I'll be fine after a rest." Li Xiaoxiao replied.

After shaking it for a while, Li Xiaoxiao continued chopping. She held a sharp kitchen knife with a focused and serious look. The bright red chili pieces gradually piled up into a small hill under her hands. The bright color was appetizing.

Finally, the first pot of peppers was chopped. Li Xiaoxiao sprinkled salt directly into the wooden basin, stirred it evenly, and then put it into a dried jar.

Mrs. Bai also cut and sieved the remaining peppers, and Li Xiaoxiao put them all in a wooden basin. Mrs. Bai asked Li Xiaoxiao to rest aside for a while and she would chop them. Li Xiaoxiao did not try to be stubborn and just sat aside to rest and let Mrs. Bai chop them.

Bai was indeed someone who was used to doing farm work, so chopping peppers seemed easy to him, unlike Li Xiaoxiao, whose arms were so sore that he couldn't lift them.

"Mom, you are so amazing! You chopped the peppers into like this in just a moment. I can't do that!" Li Xiaoxiao said with emotion.

"Xiaoxiao, you are still a little girl. How can you compare with your mother? After all, I am an adult." Bai said with a smile, her hands moving non-stop.

After a short break, looking at the basket of eggplants and beans next to her, Li Xiaoxiao washed all the eggplants, cut them into slices, and laid them out to dry on the mat. "Mom, wait until the eggplants are dry enough, then steam them and dry them. They'll be delicious in the winter," Li Xiaoxiao said as she cut the eggplants.

At this time, Li Fang and Li Linlin also came back with pig grass. "Mom, sister, we are back." They said in unison.

"Come in and rest! You two look tired." Mrs. Bai put down her work and beckoned the two children inside. Li Fang and Li Linlin entered, their faces beaming with satisfaction and joy. Wiping their sweat, they curiously circled the chopped chili pot, their little noses twitching from time to time, clearly drawn in by the alluring aroma.

"Mom, we are not tired. Compared with what you have done, these are just small things." Li Fang said with a smart face.

"Mom, sister, this chopped pepper smells so good! Once it's ready, can we eat the fish we had last time?" Li Linlin asked expectantly, blinking her big eyes.

"Yes, sister will make chopped pepper fish head for you to eat when the time comes." Li Xiaoxiao pinched Li Linlin's face and said.

As the chopped peppers were nearing completion, the cheerful laughter of Li Fang and Li Linlin could be heard from the yard. They were excitedly discussing who had cut more and who had found the freshest grass. Although still young, the two children worked very well, which pleased Li Xiaoxiao and Bai Shi very much.

In the afternoon, the sunlight became soft and lazy, and the Li family courtyard was filled with a tranquil and warm atmosphere.

After Bai chopped the peppers, Li Xiaoxiao began to mix the chopped peppers with salt, then carefully put them into a jar, sealed the jar, and waited for the magic of time to transform this simple ingredient into a delicious dish on the table.

Afterwards, Li Xiaoxiao asked Li Fang and Li Linlin to help break the beans into small pieces, put them in a basket and wash them. Li Xiaoxiao boiled water in a pot, blanched all the beans, then took them out and spread them out on a mat to dry. Thinking of the dried beans and pork belly that he often ate in his previous life, Li Xiaoxiao felt his mouth watering.

After finishing all this, Li Xiaoxiao helped Bai with the housework. Occasionally, she looked out the window and saw the mountains in the distance, shrouded in clouds and mist, like an elegant ink painting. She thought to herself that while the days ahead might bring more challenges and difficulties, as long as the family was together and worked together, nothing was impossible.

In the afternoon, Li Xiaoxiao and Bai each carried a large bamboo basket, and took Li Fang and Li Linlin to the place where they found the red date tree last time, ready to pick all the red dates on the tree.

They chatted and laughed as they reached the top of the mountain. They came to the red date tree. Li Xiaoxiao and Bai Shi divided the work. Li Xiaoxiao climbed up the tree and picked the red dates from the top, while Bai Shi took the red dates that Li Xiaoxiao dropped and put them into a bamboo basket.

Li Fang and Li Linlin were not idle either. They were happily picking up fallen red dates under the tree, laughing from time to time.

Before long, most of the red dates on the tree had been picked. The few that remained were too tall, so Li Xiaoxiao decided not to pick any more. Two bamboo baskets were filled with bright red dates. As the sun set, the four of them returned home with a full harvest.

As night falls, the Li family courtyard is brightly lit and the family sits together enjoying dinner.

On the table, a steaming plate of stir-fried pork with chili peppers caught everyone's attention. Made with freshly picked chilies, it was bright red and fragrant. Everyone picked up their chopsticks to taste it, praising it endlessly. Li Fang and Li Linlin, in particular, ate with gusto, their faces filled with satisfied smiles.

After dinner, the family sat in the yard, eating dates and chatting. The bright moonlight shone on them, casting a shadow of happiness.

At that moment, Li Xiaoxiao deeply felt the warmth and happiness of home. She knew that no matter how long and difficult the road ahead would be, as long as she had this love and support, she would have the courage to face everything and create a bright future of her own.