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"Crackling sound~"

The next morning, the sound of chopping wood echoed in the courtyard. Ye Wanwan got up early to prepare breakfast and saw Chen Dong already busy in the yard.

"Dong-ge, you're up so early?"

Ye Wanwan looked surprised, then asked in a somewhat self-conscious voice, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"

"I slept very well last night. Mozi is still fast asleep. I just don't get much sleep. I've gotten used to waking up early these days," Chen Dong explained with a smile, wiping his sweat.

This silly girl's sensitivity is different from Ning'er's; she has low self-esteem, and when she encounters something, her first thought is that she didn't do a good job.

"That's good."

Ye Wanwan felt a little relieved, then quickly headed to the kitchen, not forgetting to say to Chen Dong, "Brother Dong, you rest for a while, I'll make breakfast now."

"I'm going to get some exercise," Chen Dong said with a smile, swinging his axe.

When he first entered the kitchen yesterday, he saw Ye Wanwan's reaction as she looked at the pile of chopped firewood. She felt sorry for her grandmother, and he also hoped that she could relax a bit.

Besides, a lot of firewood was burned yesterday for heating, so if he doesn't chop it, she'll have to chop it later. He should chop more this morning since he has time, so she can have an easier time.

Ye Wanwan understood Chen Dong's thoughts perfectly well. She didn't say anything, but went into the kitchen with a sweet smile.

Ye Wanwan was busy cooking, while Chen Dong wielded an axe to chop firewood. After a while, Grandma came out and tried to call Chen Dong to stop, saying that no guest would get up so early to help chop firewood.

Chen Dong just smiled and said he wasn't tired.

"Dong-ge, when did you wake up?"

Perhaps the commotion outside gradually woke up the sleeping group. Liu Yumo yawned and came out wrapped in a long coat, followed by Han Ning'er and the others.

"It's similar to when I was in school, I got up a little after six." Chen Dong chopped down with his axe, then looked up and smiled.

"It's a holiday and you're still getting up so early? Even machines don't run like that." Liu Yumo clicked his tongue. If you don't sleep in more during a holiday, is it still a holiday?

"Go wash up quickly, then come over and chop a couple of times to warm yourself up." Chen Dong waved to them and continued swinging the axe.

After Liu Yumo finished washing up, he handed over the axe, wiped his sweat, and began to gather the chopped firewood and carry it into the kitchen, neatly placing it next to the fire.

"Dong-ge, no need to chop anymore, wash your hands and get ready to eat." After the firewood was put away, Ye Wanwan had also cooked breakfast and called them to get ready to eat.

"Little Leaf, come with me for a moment."

After breakfast, Chen Dong waved to Ye Wanwan and went to the storage room where he had slept the night before.

"What's wrong, Dong-ge?" Ye Wanwan asked from behind.

Chen Dong pulled over the suitcase, laid it flat, and opened it. He took out some vacuum-sealed bags. "These are cured meats and sausages that my parents prepared for you. You can't just eat fish for the New Year, you know?"

Ye Wanwan's eyes suddenly turned red.

Yesterday, Dong Ge and his family brought a lot of things, including daily necessities such as rice, flour, oil, and salt, as well as many health supplements for Grandma. I didn't expect there to be more in the box.

"I know you probably don't want to eat this and want to save it for Grandma, but Mom and Dad have prepared a lot, so you have to eat it too, okay? We can come back to see Grandma anytime in the future."

As Chen Dong was giving his instructions, he didn't hear a response from Ye Wanwan behind him, so he turned around and asked, "Did you hear me? Next time you come over, I'm going to ask Grandma. If you're reluctant to eat meat, see how I deal with you, understand?"

"Oh~"

Ye Wanwan tried her best to control her emotions and didn't let the tears fall. She just let out a soft "oh".

"It's winter now, so you can leave the cured meat and sausages out as you like. Tell Grandma to keep the rest safe and don't be reluctant to eat them. We can come back in June and bring some more then."

Chen Dong took out all the cured meat and sausages and arranged them neatly.

Then she took out a box containing a pair of shoes. "This is a New Year's gift I bought for you. Try them on and see if they fit."

"Brother Dong, I can't accept this..." Ye Wanwan subconsciously waved her hands repeatedly and took two steps back.

"Why can't we accept it?" Chen Dong retorted.

"I, I..." Ye Wanwan stammered for a long time but couldn't come up with a complete reason. She just looked at Chen Dong pitifully with her hands behind her back.

She has already received a lot of care from her friends, especially Chen Dong, who not only took her home for dinner under the pretense of tutoring her, but also paid for her tutoring and took care of her in every way. Her aunt even gave her so many warm clothes...

She had already brought so many gifts; how could she possibly accept more?

"If you don't want it, then I'll burn it. I won't come to your hometown again, and I won't eat a single bite of your food anymore," Chen Dong said, feigning anger.

"No..." Ye Wanwan panicked instantly.

"So, are you going to wear it or not?" Chen Dong asked seriously, as if he would turn around and leave immediately if Ye Wanwan dared to say no, and never play with her again.

"I, I'll wear it..." Ye Wanwan lowered her head and responded softly.

"That's more like it. Besides the shoes, there are also pants and a down jacket. It's a new outfit for the New Year. Try them on." Chen Dong took out the whole set of clothes and pants for Ye Wanwan to change into.

There's one last set.

"This set is for Grandma. I guess you'll definitely leave the clothes my mom gave you for Grandma, but I'm prepared. Grandma won't be cold, and neither will you." Chen Dong smiled as he emptied the entire suitcase.

Ye Wanwan was sitting on the bed she had made the night before, changing her shoes. When she saw Chen Dong taking out gifts and heard his warm words, she could no longer hold back her tears, which silently streamed down her reddened eyes.

Chen Dong put everything away and took out Ye Wanwan's new clothes, intending to have her try them on, but he saw her sitting there with her head down, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Chen Dong's smile froze slightly as he slowly squatted down, tilting his head to look at Ye Wanwan, who was silently weeping with her lips pursed. He joked, "What's wrong? Got some sand in your eyes?"

"I……"

Ye Wanwan pursed her lips even tighter. She wanted to say thank you, but simple words couldn't express her gratitude at that moment.

"alright."

Chen Dong smiled gently. He could understand Ye Wanwan's feelings at this moment. When a person is used to loneliness and hardship, they are the least able to bear other people's care and concern.

At this moment, Ye Wanwan felt as if the emotions she had been pent up for during this period of care had reached their peak. Tears fell silently, and her heart was filled with unease.

"Brother Dong, thank you..."

She looked up at Chen Dong, her eyes filled with gratitude. Though her words were simple, her gratitude was utterly sincere.

"Silly girl, we're friends."

Chen Dong reached out and wiped away the tears from Ye Wanwan's eyes, and said gently with a smile, "Besides, it was you who was willing to tutor me and bring me back on the right track. I've always wanted to thank you, but I didn't know how to do it. The only thing I could think of was to prepare new clothes for you and Grandma for the New Year. I hope you won't mind."

"No, I won't." Ye Wanwan quickly shook her head, looking somewhat anxious as she tried to convince Chen Dong that she wouldn't mind.

Dong Ge even thought of leaving the clothes Aunt Zeng gave her to her grandmother, and specially bought new clothes for her grandmother as well. With Dong Ge considering things so thoroughly, how could she possibly dislike it?

This was the best gift she had received in years, leaving her with nothing but warmth, emotion, and gratitude.

"I'm glad you don't mind. Hurry up and put it on and see if it looks pretty." Chen Dong pinched Ye Wanwan's cheek and then casually scratched her nose.

Ye Wanwan felt a little pain, and tears welled up in her eyes again. She looked at Chen Dong with a pitiful expression, but the happiness in her eyes was impossible to hide.

"Brother Dong, you have to promise me one thing," she said suddenly, very seriously.