Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai still went out for business as usual the next day.
With Gu Xiaoqing at home to cook, Li Xuemei was at ease. She even left ten yuan specifically for Gu Xiaoqing, reminding her not to be stingy, and to make sure her grandpa and the others ate well.
Harvesting wheat is strenuous work; not eating well is simply not an option.
After sending off Li Xuemei, Gu Ruhai, and Gu Xiaoying, Gu Xiaojie stayed at home today, because Gu Xiaoqing was also at home.
The five members of the Li Family had gotten up early a long time ago. After a simple breakfast of whole wheat buns with corn porridge and a big bowl of shredded radish pickles, they headed to the fields.
Upon stepping out, they ran into other villagers heading to their fields.
When the others saw the five members of the Li Family, they were all curious, and Aunt Gui Hua from next door was the first to speak up.
"Oh my, aren't these Xuemei's dad and elder brothers? This is…"
