At the beginning of the famine, I became famous all over the world with my useless system

Lin Yuanxin's eyes gradually turned red, and he was shaking with excitement. He pinched himself silently several times before he could finally hold back his tears.

Awakened by the pain, she suddenly smelled the aroma of meat. When she came to her senses, she found that Aunt Lin and Brother Sanmu were no longer in the room. On the eight-immortals table were the pig pancreas, soap beans, etc. bought for her by Aunt Lin.

Lin Yuanxin didn't bother to clean up these things. From the sound of them, it seemed that they were busy in the kitchen. He suddenly realized that he should go and help instead of hiding in the house.

After walking out of the room quickly, I felt the smell of meat becoming stronger and stronger, as if I had fallen into a dream.

She had tasted the smell of meat when she followed her mother to help at weddings and funerals. The thick layer of fat in the bowl, the cabbage leaves soaked in meat, and the tofu cubes soaked in soup appeared in her dreams countless times.

When I smelled the delicious food from Aunt Lin’s house today, I realized how narrow-minded I really am.

Not only her, but the villagers of Songsi Village were also unable to sleep tonight because of the smell of meat that penetrated their noses.

You should know that the entire Anping Town has been suffering from famine for a long time. Songsi Village is a relatively remote village. Most families only have a slightly rich lunch, and dinner is porridge or plain water. Only those who have the conditions can add a few steamed buns.

Those who are poorer simply go to bed early and use sleep to stave off hunger.

But today, after I went to bed, I was woken up by the smell that seemed to carry a hook.

After waking up with drooling, his internal organs seemed to be in turmoil. Some curious people were about to get up to see who was so wicked that not only did they eat meat at this time, but they also cooked it so deliciously.

But when I finally got up, I felt so dizzy and couldn't walk. I was afraid that I would faint from hunger before I could find anyone, so I had to give up.

Next to the stove, several children were drooling at the aroma of meat.

Lin Qing put the pork cut into mahjong-sized pieces in a pan and stir-fried it over low heat. After the fat and lean meat pieces were fried to release the lard, they looked even whiter like jade and redder like blood.

After wandering around the town non-stop for almost a whole day and being exhausted by the journey, the three children were already starving. The smell of meat made their stomachs growl even more.

Gu Damao hasn't come back from next door yet;

Gu Ermiao is older after all, and a little reserved;

Lin Yuanxin was new here and felt embarrassed to ask questions;

Only Gu Sihe came close to Lin Qing, smiling so hard that his teeth were showing.

"Mom, what are you doing? Why have I never seen this before? It smells so good. When can we eat?"

"Didn't you say you were going to make some candied potatoes for me? Are you still going to make them?"

Lin Qing did not answer Gu Sihe's series of questions, but her smile became more mysterious.

"You'll know what Mom is doing in a minute! It's too late to make the candied potatoes today. How about tomorrow at noon?"

After coaxing Gu Sihe, Lin Qing turned to look at Lin Yuanxin standing aside and said, "Yuanxin, after you finish cleaning the house, think of what you need and tell Aunt Lin! Next time we go to town and buy everything for you!"

Lin Yuanxin was observing how he could help, and when he heard Lin Qing's question, he quickly shook his head.

"Aunt, I'm blessed to have my own house. It's a blessing from God. I don't dare to ask for too much. Besides, I really don't lack anything."

Lin Qing couldn't help but sigh in his heart, looking at Lin Yuanxin who was embarrassed and a little timid under the dim oil lamp.

When she was planning events, she often collaborated with charities and had seen many poor and smart orphans, so she understood Lin Yuanxin's ideas very well.

As the old saying goes, it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. People who have never seen the light can be grateful for even a tiny light.

For those who are used to the light, even a brief moment of darkness can make them feel agonized.

Although Yuan Xin didn't say what kind of life she had lived before, you can tell from her behavior that this child has suffered too much since she was young, and now she has to live under someone else's roof due to sudden changes. You can't force her, so let her digest it slowly and gradually integrate into this family.

Just to lower her guard, I still have to have a good chat with her.

"Don't all of you hang around here. Just leave Miki Motoshin and I here to work. Ermiao, go sort out the account books, and Sihe, go rummage through the rose petals. If they're dry, put them in a basket."

Gu Sihe expressed envy and dissatisfaction towards his third brother who suddenly became favored.

"Mom, no need for Third Brother, I can also light the fire!"

Gu Ermiao could tell that his mother wanted to tell Lin Yuanxin something, so he pulled Gu Sihe over and said coldly, "Playing with fire after dark can easily wet the bed. Do you want to wet the quilt again? We don't have a new quilt for you at home!"

Gu Sihe thought for a moment, and suddenly caught a glimpse of Lin Yuanxin who seemed to be smiling. He couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed, and jumped up and left as if his butt was pricked.

Lin Yuanxin looked at the busy backs of the two brothers, then looked at his aunt and Gu Sanmu who were cooking, and an indescribable sadness and emotion emerged in his heart.

It was at this moment that she felt a sense of reality.

This might really be my home from now on.

After letting his thoughts run wild for a while, Lin Yuanxin suddenly felt a little disgusted with himself.

Didn’t Aunt Lin just ask me to stay and help? Why is she in a daze?

When she was at home, she refused to rest for a moment and her eyes were full of life. Why did she always think about herself after coming to Aunt Lin's house?

Could it be that she is really a cheap person as my mother said, who just wants to be lazy and enjoy herself?

Lin Yuanxin came to his senses and hurried to the stove. He wanted to lend a hand several times, but he didn't know what to do.

Lin Qing looked at her like an ant on a hot pot, jumping more excitedly than meat. He smiled and waved his hand and said, "Yuan Xin, I asked you to stay because I was afraid you would feel uncomfortable if you went somewhere else. If you are uncomfortable standing, find a wooden block to sit and watch."

Seeing that Lin Yuanxin looked hurt, Lin Qing quickly changed the subject and assigned her another task.

"Then how about you take a break first, and after Shihe finishes collecting the petals, you can wash the sour dates that Sanmu picked today together?"

Lin Yuanxin felt that he was useful and grinned: "Okay, Aunt Lin, then I will go help Sihe now!"

Gu Sanmu, who was watching the fire, thought of sour dates, and his mouth suddenly filled with sour and bitter saliva.

"Mom, I haven't had time to ask you yet, the sour jujube cakes are so sour, does anyone really buy them? Shouldn't I pick some new ones today?"

Lin Qing sensitively caught the loophole in his words and raised her eyebrows.

"Hehe, you're exposed, Sanmu. Didn't you eat the sour jujube cake I left for you?"

Gu Sanmu thought to himself, oh no, could he be wrong? Isn’t sour jujube cake sour?

Knowing his mistake, he didn't dare meet his mother's gaze, shrinking his neck and saying, "I, I can't bear to eat it. I'm afraid that if I eat it, there will be no more."

Lin Qing paused in frying the meat, feeling so distressed that she didn't know what to say.

After a long discussion, she softly said, "Good boy Sanmu, eat without worry! I'll tell you something in secret. Our sour jujube cake sales went very smoothly today. We found a buyer as soon as we got to town. Not only did we make a lot of money, but the boss also said that we can send any sour jujube cakes we make to them in the future."

"We have a long-term meal ticket!"