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"One Egg, quickly recite with me!" One Egg took the newspaper from Aunt Li, pretended to clear his throat with a few shouts, and then stood on the Big Wooden Platform to read under everyone's urging. Yezhi, holding Niu Niu, shook her head in amusement. If it weren't for her hoarse voice, the aunts and sisters who gathered at her house to sew clothes and make shoes wouldn't tolerate the pitchy voice of this little duckling. One Egg had that smug look that was just asking for a beating.
Previously, the village was "overcrowded," but now, as the temperature rises, people from other villages have all but disappeared, and Zhoujiatun gradually returned to its former tranquility.
However, the price of tranquility is quite high! The people of the Celestial Empire are not only intelligent but also hardworking, clever, and eager to learn. They can apply what they learn the very next day, causing Zhoujiatun's technical advantages to vanish.
Speaking of intelligence, let's talk about virtues. The virtue of "taking advantage" has been passed down for thousands of years, with the saying "If there's a bargain and you don't take it, you're a fool." They don't discriminate; whether it's from the soil, the village, or even an old burlap sack, nothing is spared. Every household in Jiajia has been swept clean, and Zhoujiatun's variety advantage has also disappeared.
In two months, the chickens in the Village have been nearly eaten up by the "locusts." Even the crowing of roosters is now rarely heard. It's too early to discuss gains and losses; for now, the villagers are still feeling good about themselves, so she couldn't say much—let's wait until next year to see how things turn out!
"Yezhi!" Wolf Child pulled on Xiao Fan while Zhou Xiaomu ran over in a sweat.
Yezhi looked at their three dirty little faces and helplessly took out her handkerchief to wipe them one by one.
While Wolf Child, Xiao Fan, and Zhou Xiaomu enjoyed her care, they made silly faces and giggled. This carefree and mischievous behavior made Yezhi happy to watch, but Elder Brother Yu and his wife frowned slightly, worried that their children might be overly pampered.
"Yezhi sister, Xiao Fan wants to eat cake!" Oh great! No status! Only when hungry do they remember me!
Zhou Xiaomu held her belly in agreement: "Delicious, delicious! I want to eat!"
"Cake!" As soon as Wolf Child spoke up, Yezhi poked her forehead hard. This girl had just devoured two pieces of One Egg's "offering" of yam cake a moment ago and now wanted more—why not learn from Black Treasure, who had an insatiable appetite?
Just as she thought of Black Treasure, a muddy ball of fur wobbled into view. It looked at the handkerchief in Yezhi's hand and raised its furry head wanting her to wipe its face. Yezhi angrily flicked the handkerchief onto its face; it clumsily pressed against it and spun around in place!
Xiao Cheng had been holding back laughter for a long time. Interesting people, interesting animals; no wonder Yezhi's home was always so joyful and lively.
She wiggled her fingers in front of Xiao Cheng. "What are you laughing at alone?" Xiao Cheng suppressed her smile and pointed to One Egg in the distance. "Comrade Yezi, you are trying to force growth!"
She raised an eyebrow. "Then you go read!" Xiao Cheng touched her sore throat and remained silent.
Yezhi scoffed; this person had become foolish from studying, stubborn and rigid. She passed the difficult task to One Egg and the others, not out of laziness, but because she saw how eager the Kids were to learn and wanted to help them (children love to look up to adults), so she reluctantly taught them how to read the newspaper.
Besides, did she think it was easy to pronounce hundreds of unfamiliar characters for the Kids? What does it mean to bite off more than one can chew? Her experience told her that when you want to learn something, putting in effort yields great results! Now, the seven older kids were learning characters at an astonishing speed; what was wrong with that? Did it have to be that they all cried over every word like he did before they could stop?
The two still disagreed on this matter. Xiao Cheng found more and more things about Yezi confusing, like how she was so lenient with Wolf Child but pushed One Egg and the others at every turn; clearly participating actively in training, yet refusing to shine in the honorable profession of teaching...! People often say that the longer you spend together, the deeper your understanding becomes, but the more he looked at her, the more she seemed like a mystery.
"Don't look at me with those confused eyes! If there's something you don't understand, just say it!" Sister? Who was older here! She really had no filter, having learned not a bit of refinement or subtlety; had all her studies gone to waste?
Perhaps Xiao Cheng was truly angered by Yezi; she ate dinner with gritted teeth, quickly finishing two large bowls of rice.
Aunt Zhou, being older, loved watching others eat. The more deliciously and abundantly others ate, the happier she became, and her appetite grew.
"Teacher Xiao, let me give you some more!" Aunt Zhou pressed down on the rice in the bowl again and again until a fluffy bowl became a solid half-bowl. It was said that night, Xiao Cheng ended up vomiting and having diarrhea all night from overeating!
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Soon summer vacation arrived, and the Kids were like wild horses set free. Yezhi, this big kid herself, went up mountains and down rivers every day with them. Wild vegetables, wild fruits, wildflowers, small fish, small shrimp, small crabs—baskets and buckets full were brought home. The meals on the table rotated frequently: dumplings with large leaf celery and cured meat cubes, mixed yellow flowers, fried small crabs, steamed eggs with shrimp, caramelized mountain red... She created many dishes successfully; while the whole family enjoyed their meals happily, she also felt joy in cooking.
Black Treasure wears a skirt that hides its chubby bottom every day, and the two pockets on that skirt are never empty. Just yesterday, someone generously stuffed a few Salted Duck Eggs into them. This little one learned to tuck the duck eggs under its bottom, but instead of hatching them, it crushed the Salted Duck Eggs into a pile of yellow and white crumbs. The whole family laughed for a long time, even its two little goose brothers cackled in mockery.
Thanks to the help of the Kids, the wild fruits stored in the cellar have been increasing. The "Earth's Rarity" summer fruit season has begun promotions with Girl, Lantern Fruit, Raspberry, Mountain Apricot, Wild Peach, and more varieties than last year, priced at half of last year's rates, with daily supplies increased tenfold compared to last year.
While helping the owner respond to letters about Leaf Fan, Xiao Fang enthusiastically edited various fruits to make them visually appealing to customers. Sometimes Xiao Fang felt tired, but just counting the golden coins in the Cash Register made everything feel worthwhile.
Xingli, who had long since resigned to working with her, earned a monthly salary of two million tons that made everyone envious. Perhaps due to their financial ties, Yezhi worked Xingli hard without holding back. Fifty Express Boxes frequently shuttled back and forth, transporting many wild fruits to the planet where Xingli lived. She was becoming increasingly comfortable as a hands-off Boss.
Seeing her falter, Cosmic Mall immediately replaced their advertisement and sent a new contract. Not only did they invite her to shoot with Xiao Bai, but they also invited Dulisa to play the rival role. She hadn't seen the script yet, but she knew it would be melodramatic. Wanting to refuse arrogantly was difficult; first, because Dulisa would not allow her to decline, and second, because the offer was truly tempting—forty million tons, which would more than double her worth.
"Go ahead and accept it, we can buy a house!" The house that Xiao Fang referred to was not a physical one but rather Virtual Housing traded after upgrading the Cosmic Social Network. These Virtual Housing options allowed friends to visit, play together, and gather in one place, making interactions between online friends feel more real and fun.
Recently, Hong Dou hosted a new house party. She, Tiansuo, Xiao Nan, and Dulisa gathered around a uniquely designed stone table created by Hong Dou while enjoying a spicy "Chongqing Hot Pot" made from materials provided by Xiao Fang. It was rich in oil and spice—tripe, duck intestines, ice beer—and they adjusted the indoor environment to be as hot and humid as Chongqing. Sweating profusely, they could only describe it as "refreshing! Refreshing! Refreshing!" She particularly loved the new slogan of the Cosmic Social Network: "Bridging Distances, Infinite Imagination."
After visiting a friend's house, she desired her own even more. Money! "Earth's Rarity" had brought in some profits, but no matter how much she earned, it never seemed enough—monthly dog food for Niu Niu, treats for Black Treasure, expenses for Smart Beans, foundation makeup… The most expensive was the monthly medicine costs for Bidefo. While she could accept being treated for free once or twice, it couldn't go on forever; friendships need balance.
Speaking of Bidefo, she remembered the custom-made Brain Supplement. She had only taken one pill; its effects scared her so much that she never dared touch it again. The boost in brainpower led to terrifying consequences—various sounds and fragments reassembling in her mind became overwhelming until normalcy returned three days later. This experience made her prefer being ordinary; even though Bidefo touted that taking it for a year could lead to transformative changes, she remained unmoved.
Such a good thing she couldn't use herself shouldn't go to waste. After consulting with Bidefo, she fed the Brain Supplement to Madwoman. Previously, Bidefo had treated Madwoman. In springtime, she had wanted to take her into town, but Madwoman cried and refused to go with her. Left with no choice, she spent a lot of money to knock out Madwoman and take her to see a cosmic doctor.
Was Madwoman truly mad? While Bidefo couldn't make a clear judgment based on her behavior alone, it was true that there were still clots in her brain and that her body was too weak for supplements. It was also true that the medicine from Barefoot Aunt could help alleviate her condition. The fact that the Brain Supplement made her appear more normal was undeniable. In reality, if things continued this way, recovery for Madwoman was not far off; she looked forward to that day arriving soon!
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