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Before Wei Zhiying could refuse, Li Chenmo said, "Sister-in-law, just let the children help. It's good for them to learn how to plant crops and plow the land."

Since they have said so, Wei Zhiying could only smile and said in gratitude, "Then, I will thank everyone in advance."

Li Chenmo and his family sat for another ten minutes before leaving.

After they left, Wei Zhiying went to check the bamboo baskets. As she tried to lift them, she found that the baskets were heavier than she thought.

Knowing that she couldn't lift the bamboo basket alone, she went to the kitchen to find her son. "Mingze, come over and help Mother move things," she said.

Hearing this, Chen Mingze stopped what he was doing and went to wash his hands.

He was pulling out weeds and clearing stones from the backyard plot. His grandpa was angry that he did this rough job, but after he argued with him, his grandpa finally went into his room angrily.

He didn't feel guilty for arguing with his grandpa at all. Now that their family is no longer as wealthy as before, they have to learn how to grow their own food.

Since their household was registered in the Capital, they were not members of the brigade. As non-members, they couldn't take part in the production team's work and earn work points. If they didn't plant their own food, they would starve to death.

While they have money now, it would be used up sooner or later. They have to find a way to survive and couldn't depend on the meager amount of money they own right now.

After this argument, Father Wei and Mother Wei were unwilling to talk with him, and the cold war started.

Even though he was worried about his grandparents, Chen Mingze didn't linger his thoughts on that matter.

Now, there is a lot of work to do at home. He wished he could divide himself into several people so he would be able to finish the work before winter.

While his mind was planning his work schedule, he walked to the living room and saw two big bamboo baskets and two smaller bamboo baskets.

Seeing the pattern of the bamboo baskets, he asked, "Mother, did Uncle Li and his family come for a visit just now?"

Hearing this, Wei Zhiying nodded and said, "Mother heard from Dong Li and Dong Huang that you and Yuze have a good relationship with them. Is that true?"

Chen Mingze nodded and replied, "Those things we brought back before were found in the mountain foothills and the border of the mountains. It's Dong Li who invited us to join them. Without them, it's impossible for us to get so many good things from the mountains."

When she heard this, Wei Zhiying said, "Mingze, Mother heard from the villagers that the mountains were very dangerous. Even in the mountain foothills, wild boars are often spotted."

"Our family still has money at home. You shouldn't go to the mountains and risk your life," she added worriedly.

"Mother, don't worry. Uncle Li was a veteran soldier. He used to serve in the military as a captain. Dong Li and my cousin are learning combat and survival skills from him. The two of them are so strong that they could kill a wild boar with a knife," Chen Mingze said with a hint of admiration in his voice.

Every boy dreamed of growing up as a strong and dependable man. So, when he saw how strong and skilled Dong Li and his cousin were, he wanted to join them in their training. But when he tried it, he couldn't last for even an hour.

Due to this, Li Chenmo told him to focus on his studies. A strong and dependable man doesn't mean that he has to be skilled in combat.

Even if his strength was weak, as long as he had a smart mind and vast knowledge, he too would be able to protect the people he wanted to protect.

After being enlightened, he no longer insisted on training his body and joined them in their study group instead. Only after joining them did he realize that the knowledge he was proud of was nothing compared to what was taught by Li Chenmo and Lu Jueyu at their home.

Seeing that her son was lost in thought, Wei Zhiying patted his shoulder and said, "Mingze, it's alright if you want to play with them in the foothills. But you can't go to the mountain. Your body is different from those who grow up in the village."

"You are unused to the harsh conditions in the mountain, and the area is filled with wild beasts, cliffs, and hills. What if you fall from the cliff or are attacked by a wild beast?"

Chen Mingze understood his mother's worries and said, "Mother, I will listen to you."

Wei Zhiying heaved a sigh of relief when she heard her son's words and said, "It's good that you understand your mother's heart. Now, let's carry these baskets to the kitchen."

"Okay."

While the mother and son were busy arranging the supplies sent by Li Chenmo and his wife, the sky changed color and another day has passed.

Early the next morning, the Chen family and the Li family woke up before dawn. Since they planned to help the Wei family today, they had to finish their own jobs at home first.

Today, Lu Jueyu and Dong Huang also woke up earlier than usual. While Li Chenmo and Dong Li went to the pig pen, they prepared breakfast together.

While cooking in the kitchen, Lu Jueyu asked, "Xiao Huang, do you want Mother to prepare some snacks for you?"

Thinking that she would stay at the Wei family's house for lunch, Dong Huang nodded and asked, "Mother, can you make more snacks for my friends too? Also, I want to bring some meat sauces you made before. It would be delicious to pair up with steamed buns."