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

Carrying the three wild duck eggs she had just picked up, Li Xiaoxiao took Li Fang and Li Linlin back home.

Just at this moment, Li Dachun, who had been out playing, also walked into the house. Seeing Li Xiaoxiao's bulging pockets, he walked over and asked directly: "Li Xiaoxiao, what are you hiding in your arms? Take it out and let me see it." After saying that, he wanted to reach out and take it himself.

Li Xiaoxiao turned her body to the side, avoiding Li Dachun's hand. "What I hide is none of your business. It's not for you anyway."

After hearing what Li Xiaoxiao said, Li Dachun was so angry that he wanted to hit someone. Seeing the angry Li Dachun, Li Fang and Li Linlin were so scared that they hid behind Li Xiaoxiao.

At this time, Su also walked in from outside. Li Dachun saw Su as if he had seen a savior, and hurried forward and said, "Grandma, look at Li Xiaoxiao, she found something delicious and didn't even share it with me." Su looked at Li Xiaoxiao and saw that she was holding her clothes pockets tightly, with a hint of nervousness in her eyes.

After hearing what Li Dachun said, Su immediately put on a frown and said, "Take the things out and give them to your brother. You are just a money-loser. What do you want to eat?" After that, she walked forward and pulled Li Xiaoxiao's hand away with force, trying to snatch the wild duck eggs away.

"Grandma, these are the duck eggs I picked up. Why should I give them to him?" Li Xiaoxiao asked loudly.

Su ignored her questioning and said sternly: "If I say it's your brother's, then it's your brother's. Bring it here!"

"I clearly picked up this duck egg!" Li Xiaoxiao shouted, refusing to let go.

Seeing this, Su raised her hand to hit her.

"Stop!" An angry shout was heard. It turned out that Li Xiaoxiao's mother, Bai, had returned.

"Mom!" Li Fang and Li Linlin ran to Bai with grievance.

After learning what had happened, Mrs. Bai turned to Mrs. Su and said, "Mother, Xiaoxiao found the duck egg, so it should belong to Xiaoxiao. How could you be so partial to Dachun?"

Su felt a little guilty, but she still argued, "Why would a girl eat so well? She's going to get married in the future."

"Mom, you're wrong. Aren't boys and girls all children of the Li family?" Bai retorted. "That's right, grandma is partial!" Li Fang and Li Linlin echoed.

Su was speechless. She glared at Bai fiercely and turned back to the house.

Mrs. Bai touched Li Xiaoxiao's head and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, mother is here."

Then she took out a duck egg and handed it to Li Dachun, "Dachun, this duck egg is for you, and the remaining two are for my sister."

Li Dachun took the duck eggs reluctantly, still blaming Su for not helping him get all the duck eggs.

As night fell, the Li family's courtyard seemed especially cozy under the dim light of an oil lamp. Li Xiaoxiao sat on the threshold, gently caressing the two remaining wild duck eggs, a mixture of emotions welling up in her heart. Although she felt wronged and angry about what had happened today, her mother's unwavering support warmed her heart like a current.

"Thank you, mother." Li Xiaoxiao looked up at Mrs. Bai, who was busy in the house, with a glint of gratitude in her eyes. Mrs. Bai smiled slightly and responded gently, "Silly child, we are family, of course mother has to protect you."

Li Fang and Li Linlin also gathered around. They held Li Xiaoxiao's hands and said in their childish voices, "Sister, don't be afraid. We will protect you in the future." Li Xiaoxiao smiled and nodded, her heart filled with strength.

However, the peaceful days did not last long. The next morning, the Li family's courtyard welcomed an unexpected guest: the village's old hunter, Uncle Zhao. Uncle Zhao made a living by hunting. He was generous and upright, and was deeply respected by the villagers.

The reason for his visit was that he heard that Li Xiaoxiao had picked up wild duck eggs, and these three duck eggs were actually laid by his ducks that accidentally got lost.

"Sister-in-law Li, I heard about your little girl Xiaoxiao picking up duck eggs, so I came to ask about it." Uncle Zhao said straight to the point as soon as he entered the house. Upon hearing this, Mrs. Bai hurriedly welcomed Uncle Zhao into the house and called Li Xiaoxiao over.

"Uncle Zhao, are you telling the truth? Are these duck eggs yours?" Li Xiaoxiao asked in surprise. Uncle Zhao nodded and pulled out a cloth bag containing a few fledged ducklings. "These are my lost ducks. Look at the marks on these eggs. They're exactly the same as those laid by my ducks."

Li Xiaoxiao carefully compared them and found that it was indeed the case. She suddenly felt a little embarrassed and uneasy. After all, she had a quarrel with her family yesterday over these duck eggs. Seeing this, Mrs. Bai quickly apologized to Mr. Zhao and promised to compensate for the loss.

However, Uncle Zhao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Why should I compensate? They are all from the same village. They are just a few duck eggs. Besides, it is fate that your Xiaoxiao was able to pick up the duck eggs. But I want to ask you for a favor."

"Uncle Zhao, you said that as long as we can do it, we will do our best." Bai said sincerely.

"It's like this, my little ducks are still too young and need someone to take care of them. I'm going on a long hunting trip soon, and I'd like to ask you to help take care of them for a few days. Of course, I won't let you work in vain, I will give you some prey as a reward." Uncle Zhao explained.

Bai and Li Xiaoxiao looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes. They gladly accepted Uncle Zhao's request.

In the days that followed, the Li family's courtyard became even more lively and vibrant thanks to these little ducks. Li Xiaoxiao, Li Fang, and Li Linlin took turns feeding the ducks, cleaning up their droppings, and even built a simple but cozy nest for them.

Uncle Zhao's return brought an unexpected surprise to the small courtyard. Not only did he bring a rich game as a reward, he also praised Li Xiaoxiao and her younger siblings for their meticulous care. He said, "Seeing these ducklings thrive under your care, I know I made the right choice. Your children from the Li family will surely have great things in the future."

These words, like a spring breeze, blew into everyone's heart. Li Xiaoxiao secretly vowed to study hard and grow into a useful person, living up to her family's expectations and Uncle Zhao's praise. It all started with that seemingly insignificant incident involving wild duck eggs, which taught Li Xiaoxiao many lessons about family, responsibility, and growth.