Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

The tasteless food was spilled all over the floor, and Qiao Zhenzhen added fuel to the fire: "We're all family, after all. That bitch Qiao Manman didn't even bother to bring Grandma some rabbit meat!"

Old Mrs. Qiao slapped Qiao Zhenzhen's face until it swelled up: "Do you think you have the right to speak in the Qiao family? At least they get eight work points a day."

You eat a lot but do very little; I've never seen such a useless piece of trash as you!

Grandma Qiao took a deep breath and asked her second son, "How's your eldest brother's situation? We've sent out so much money, why hasn't he been released yet?"

Qiao Lao Er touched his nose guiltily: "Mother, my eldest brother committed a serious crime, and it will be difficult to get through this."

"So what if he was seduced by a slut and couldn't control himself? What does that have to do with the boss?"

"Hurry up and think of a solution for me, or I'll give the job to your fourth brother!"

Qiao Lao Er felt a chill run down his spine, and he lowered his head and hummed in agreement, "Mother, I understand!"

Grandma Qiao took a deep breath and turned to look at Chen Kang Kang: "I heard that the day that brat brought you back, she gave you a steamed bun?"

Liu Kangkang had lost weight and nodded hesitantly.

Old Mrs. Qiao snorted coldly: "Then go ask her for a bowl of rabbit meat. If you can't get it, don't come back!"

Liu Kangkang pouted, picked up the bowl, and ran out.

Tears streamed down my face as I walked home, unable to understand how my once happy home had become like this.

At the Qiao family home, Old Mrs. Qiao closed her eyes, feeling both reluctant and somewhat resentful.

If it weren't for Liu Kangkang's mother, her eldest son would still be alive and well. The logistics director of the steel plant—what a prestigious and powerful position!

Grandma Qiao took a deep breath and, when she opened her eyes, caught a glimpse of Qiao Zhenzhen standing against the wall. Her eyes darted around, and an idea struck her.

***

Liu Kangkang didn't know where Qiao Manman lived, so he wandered around the village with his enamel bowl in his hand. Before he knew it, he had gotten lost.

The people who owned dogs heard the dogs barking and came out to check.

Seeing Liu Kangkang pitifully shedding tears in the night, he sighed and pointed out the way to Qiao Laosan's house.

“Your third uncle lives at the foot of the mountain. Go straight along this road, then turn left.”

After thanking him, Liu Kangkang stumbled along the dimly lit path.

A dozen minutes later, they arrived at Qiao Laosan's house. Liu Kangkang knocked on the door without hesitation, and Qiao Manman came out a moment later.

Upon seeing a familiar face, Qiao Manman smiled and asked, "Kang Kang, what brings you here?"

Liu Kangkang's eyes were watery as he clutched his stomach: "Sister, I'm hungry!"

Qiao Manman asked knowingly, "You've come to ask me for food? Sorry, my family hasn't cooked yet!"

Actually, the yard was filled with delicious aromas. It wasn't just the smell of stewed rabbit, but also the spicy and numbing flavor of stir-fried rabbit pieces.

Liu Kangkang complained, "Sister, why was Mom arrested, Dad arrested, and Grandma doesn't care about me?"

Qiao Manman squatted down and stroked his face: "Because your parents made a mistake, your grandma thinks it was you who caused it."

Kang Kang, do you think it's your fault?

You're just an eight-year-old child, what could you possibly understand? She clearly doesn't care about family at all.

He sighed and said, "Did they force you to come here for rabbit meat?"

Liu Kangkang nodded, tears streaming down his face.

Qiao Manman rubbed his dirty, greasy hair, suppressing her disgust, and took the bowl from him.

"My sister's family is also in trouble. They were kicked out and have no money. They can only barely make ends meet by relying on the help of the villagers."

Today, Da Huang did something amazing; he caught a rabbit. The rabbit died as soon as it got home, and we don't know if it was sick or not.

"Sister will scoop you a bowl of meat. Don't blame me if you get a stomachache after eating it!"

Although Liu Kangkang is only eight years old, he is not at an age where he is unaware of things.

Hearing what Qiao Manman said, he nodded understandingly: "Thank you, sister!"

Qiao Manman told him to wait outside in the yard, and then went back inside to scoop out a full bowl of rabbit meat for him.

He also casually tossed a laxative into the soup. Feeling it wasn't enough, he added some pickled bamboo shoots.

Just as she was about to serve it, Qiao Manman regretted it. She put four fertility pills into the bowl.

So rich and varied, it's truly a perfect tonic soup!

He Nian didn't see it and didn't understand why Qiao Manman was so soft-hearted. Could it be that she likes children?

Thinking of this, he took a steamed bun and gave it to Qiao Manman: "Give it to him, he's quite pitiful!"

Qiao Manman took the steamed bun and smiled.

She thought to herself that her mother was also cunning, refusing to give her the soft white steamed buns and instead picking out a shriveled and bitter wild vegetable bun that was placed outside as a decoration.

Qiao Manman was extremely satisfied, but her expression instantly changed from a smile to bitterness as she walked to the door.

"Kang Kang, I'm sorry, this is all the cornbread my sister has left. Have some to fill your stomach."

With rabbit meat available, Liu Kangkang looked down on the wild vegetable buns, but he didn't refuse them.

He took it and put it in his pocket, his eyes glued to the enamel bowl.

Qiao Manman chuckled and handed it to him: "Go back now. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell your sister!"

Liu Kangkang glanced gratefully at Qiao Manman, then turned and left.

From an angle where Qiao Manman couldn't see, he reached into the bowl and pinched the meat.

The undercooked rabbit meat had a fishy smell, but Liu Kangkang seemed unable to taste it and ate it with great enjoyment.

After finishing one piece, I couldn't resist and grabbed another.

Before he knew it, a third of the bowl was gone. Liu Kangkang looked at the enamel bowl in horror, breaking out in a cold sweat.

I shivered and trembled under the shade of the tree, unsure whether I should go back.

It wasn't until Qiao Laosi came out looking for him that the little guy went back with his head down.

"Mother, this little brat is so cunning, just like his slutty mother, he actually stole meat!"

Grandma Qiao glared coldly at Liu Kangkang and told him to stand outside the door.

He then shared the meat with his sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and other family members.

Because of what happened to Qiao the eldest, the Qiao family hasn't had a proper meal for a while.

Upon tasting the meat, I was surprised to find that the rabbit meat was slightly bitter and had a fishy smell.

While eating, Qiao Laosi said, "I didn't expect Lao San to actually give it. It seems that the agreement was useless after all!"

"They dare!"

Old Mrs. Qiao snorted coldly: "Do they really think everything will be fine once they move out? Humph, if I don't give in, they'll never get rid of us!"

Old Qiao Si gave a thumbs up and discussed with Old Qiao Tai how to get the big yellow dog back.

"Once that dog comes to our house, all the rabbits and pheasants we catch will be ours."

The two men looked respectable, but their eyes and mouths were full of greed. Their lips were greasy, and every time they opened and closed, it was nauseating.

Qiao Manman arrived late and only heard this sentence. She wanted nothing more than to rush in and beat up the entire Qiao family.

But she quickly stopped being angry. It was because the entire Qiao family had stomach aches, and they were all rushing to the toilet, groaning and complaining.

There's only one slot available, and it's impossible to rank who gets it or not; you can only fight for it.

Those who managed to grab it swarmed away, while those who couldn't were dealt with wherever they were.

This made the Qiao family's house stink inside and out.

Grandma Qiao reached out her hand: "Quick, quick, help me up!"

However, because the younger generation of the Qiao family was too busy to take care of themselves, they ended up sleeping on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Qiao Manman burst out laughing, wearing a mask, and leaning against the tree, curled up like a shrimp.

They only left when the Qiao family ran out of space and expanded their "business" outside the courtyard, heading straight for the Chen family.