She woke up and didn't feel like moving, but when she finally sat up, she realized she hadn't put her clothes back on.
She was the female supporting character, she was the female supporting character.
Time to make breakfast.
Boiled water for eggs, one for each person, and also warmed up some milk, heating up the leftover chicken and chestnut stew and the rice from yesterday.
The two little ones had already dressed themselves.
One five years old, the other three, they can dress themselves?
Indeed, children from the countryside are used to taking on responsibilities early.
"Go wash your hands, breakfast will be ready soon."
Da Bao, looking around curiously, led Xiao Bao to wash their hands.
Each of them had a bowl of milk, an egg, along with chicken and rice.
It was safe to say that this breakfast was the epitome of lavish for a rural morning meal.
"Mommy, you keep the powdered milk for yourself, Xiao Bao and I don't need to drink it."
"It's about to expire, everything must be drunk."
Yun Xiaoxiao was not like the older generation, who would save all the tasty things for their children.
They must not be too harsh on themselves, nor too indulgent with the children.
What does 'expire' mean?
Da Bao was totally confused.
In fact, Da Bao was quite intelligent among his peers.
"Expiration means this product has a shelf life. After the expiration date, it can't be eaten anymore, because it will cause stomach pain. That's why we need to hurry and eat it before it goes to waste."
This explanation was clear enough for both of the little ones to understand.
They didn't bring up not drinking milk anymore.
It was truly delicious.
But little did they know, Yun Xiaoxiao was actually thinking that milk and eggs are rich in calcium, and Da Bao and Xiao Bao being so short, must be lacking calcium and zinc.
"Da Bao, later, let's go pick vegetables." She was the female supporting character, and although she had some memories of that role, she couldn't remember trivial things.
Da Bao and Xiao Bao had originally planned to change into old shoes and clothes before going out, but they couldn't find the old shoes, only old clothes.
"Mommy, our clothes...."
"Just wear what you have on now, let's hurry and go!"
What vegetables are there to plant in winter?
Is there still anything growing in the fields?
Yun Xiaoxiao did not know what vegetables were in season.
"Mommy, we still have eggplants at home, and Daddy planted some potatoes too. I wonder if they're edible yet?"
Is it the time to eat potatoes and eggplants now?
Yun Xiaoxiao did not know, and she didn't dare to ask, fearing she would give herself away.
"Mommy, lock the door."
Yun Xiaoxiao responded with an "Oh," then looked for the key to lock the door. It took her a while to get ready to leave, and she only realized she needed a basket for picking vegetables when she saw Da Bao bringing one along.
An adult like her was not as sensible as a child.
They had only walked a few steps outside when a child noticed Da Bao and Xiao Bao's new clothes and shoes and immediately called out, "Da Bao, Xiao Bao, did your mom make you new clothes?"
In that era, it was common to be asked about new clothes if seen wearing them, and many would be envious.
"Yes, my mom made me these new clothes, and they're really nice." Da Bao began to brag immediately.
"These are the shoes my mom made for us, they're extra warm."
Xiao Bao chirped in as well.
This scene caused Yun Xiaoxiao's mouth to twitch several times.
However, her gaze settled on a few children who, apart from wearing patched-up clothes with trousers cut short, were also wearing straw sandals despite their thin frames and darkened skin. Their fingers looked as scrawny as chicken claws.
"Da Bao, Xiao Bao, your mom is so good to you."
They could only wear new clothes during the New Year celebration.
Just as this heartwarming scene unfolded, suddenly a child, about six or seven years old, ran over and said, "Da Bao, your mom hit you a few days ago and wouldn't give you anything to eat."