After Xie Songlin finished distributing the relief food, he and Xie Dazhong dragged their slightly tired bodies back home.

It was already dark. When he walked into the house, he heard the sounds of busyness coming from the kitchen. Aunt Li, her daughter and three others were preparing dinner inside. Xie Songlin looked at the brightly lit house, and his fatigue from the day seemed to be relieved a lot. He hurriedly washed his hands and prepared to eat.

"Wow, what you bought today is quite complete!" Xie Songlin saw the brand new tables and chairs in the dining room as soon as he entered. Then he remembered that Cheng Hui went to the town to buy things today. The new table was placed steadily. Although the style was not particularly gorgeous, it looked sturdy and generous. Several new chairs were also matched perfectly and surrounded the table. The whole dining room had a brand new feeling.

The dining room in the house was lit up by warm yellow lights. Cheng Hui bought a lot of candles today. Although the candles were a little expensive, they could make the house brighter and she was in a better mood.

Xie Wanxing resigned himself to holding Xie Yao in his arms. The two of them lay at the table together. The results of their long work in the kitchen were already on the table. Two large pots of braised pork were bright red in color, with an attractive luster. The rich aroma of meat kept drilling into people's noses. Every piece of meat was fat and lean, and stewed just right.

Xie Lin and Xie Heng had been watching eagerly from the side for a long time. Their saliva could not stop swirling in their mouths, almost flowing down the corners of their mouths. They stared at the two large pots of braised pork on the table without blinking, and kept calling out: "Mother! When can we eat, Mother!"

Xie Ning sat quietly at the table as usual, but his eyes were not idle. From time to time, he would glance at the two large pots of bright red and fragrant braised pork on the table without any expression. Although he did not show his direct eagerness like Xie Lin and Xie Heng, there was still some desire in his eyes. Although he was so powerful that he could beat ten people alone, after all, he was still just a teenager.

After being with the Xie family for a long time, he is no longer the same as before, and sometimes he reveals the lively look of a teenager.

Cheng Hui found it funny to see Xie Lin and Xie Heng's greedy eyes almost glued to the braised pork. She reached out and gently tapped them on the head, saying, "Alright, alright, look, your dad's back. Stop staring at the meat. Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li and the others finished their work in the kitchen and walked out with their hands steady, carrying the freshly cooked dishes. For a moment, the dining room was filled with the aroma of various dishes, making it seem more lively and warm.

Soon, everyone gathered around the dinner table, and everyone's bowl was filled with a bowl of white rice. The white rice was piled up like a small mountain.

Today's dishes are quite rich. The best ones are of course the two large pots of fragrant braised pork. Each piece is stewed until it is soft and tasty, and it makes people salivate just by looking at it.

There are two plates of fried cabbage with sliced meat, a plate of scrambled eggs, and finally a big pot of winter melon soup. The winter melon is cooked until soft and the soup is clear. A sip of it is refreshing and relieves greasiness.

Xie Songlin sat at the head of the table, a warm and resolute smile on his face. His eyes slowly swept over everyone sitting around the table. He cleared his throat and said, "Today's meal is finally a formal one for us in our new home. From now on, we will put down roots in this village and live a good life."

He paused and continued, "Everyone, rest assured. As the head of the family, I will definitely work hard to earn money so that we can eat and drink well every day and live a stable life. Well, I won't say any more. I hope everyone is hungry. Let's eat!"

Xie Wanxing moved the bowl of rice in front of Xie Songlin and signaled with his eyes. Xie Songlin immediately understood that his eldest daughter loved bibimbap very much. He stood up and poured two spoonfuls of soup into her bowl of rice. The thick soup seeped into the rice instantly as soon as it fell into it. The rice seemed to be infused with soul all at once.

Xie Wanxing smiled and moved the bowl back. After stirring it, she started stuffing the rice into her mouth. As a little girl, her eating style was not particularly elegant, but it did look delicious. She was not particularly keen on eating meat, but she loved rice with braised soup.

Xie Wanxing was enjoying his meal. Xie Songlin turned his head and saw Xie Ning, who was sitting next to him, staring at the delicious food. There seemed to be a hint of curiosity in his eyes, and a hint of envy. Seeing this, Xie Songlin asked, "Do you want some?"

Xie Ning pursed his lips and said nothing. Xie Songlin took it as his consent and poured two spoonfuls of soup on his rice. Xie Ning imitated Xie Wanxing and mixed it before starting to eat. It was indeed delicious.

Xie Songlin said as he ate, "Lan'er, come with me to divide the land tomorrow. It's just right for you to take notes."

Xie Lan responded, "Okay, I understand, Dad."

"Brother Lin Jian and I had a brief chat about this today. He said that although the higher-ups have arranged for land to be distributed, in reality, there are only a few acres to be divided, and the only land available for distribution around here is basically wasteland." Xie Songlin looked at Xie Dazhong and asked, "But it's better to have some than nothing. Even if it's wasteland, we have to find a way to make use of it. Dazhong, I'm not very good at farming. What do you think of this land?"

Xie Dazhong said, "The fertility of this wasteland is not enough to support us growing other crops. We can only plant some beans to nourish the land first and slowly build up its fertility. When conditions improve in the future, perhaps we can plant some crops with good yields."

Xie Songlin asked: "Can you make compost?"

"No," Xie Dazhong said, "This skill is very popular. Not many people in Qingshui Town knew how to do it before."

Xie Songlin seemed to be thinking about something. If he wanted to really make good use of this wasteland and grow good crops, it might not be enough to just grow beans to nourish the soil. If he could learn the skill of composting, it would definitely be of great help in improving the fertility of the soil. But it seemed that he had to ask his eldest daughter to see if there were any books on composting.

After dinner, Xie Songlin pulled Xie Wanxing outside and mentioned this matter.

Xie Wanxing said, "Dad, I think you really want me to change from a medical student to an agricultural student. But I can't find a chance to enter the space recently. Everyone is at home, and there is no independent room here."

Xie Songlin also felt that he didn't have the time to study this for the time being. He said, "Let's talk about it later. We still have a lot of things to do later. We have to organize everyone to repair the house. Wood is easy to get. We can go up the mountain to cut some later. But there is only one carpenter here, your third uncle. It will definitely not be possible to make furniture for everyone."

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