The people finally left, and Qiao Mai heaved a sigh of relief. She closed the courtyard gate and returned inside, embracing Ling'er and falling asleep.
Although they had only returned for three days, it had worn her out.
The Yuan family had already split their household. The four brothers bought land in the village and started building houses.
Each family cooked their own meals. Starting from the eldest, every meal was prepared, and the children would bring a portion to the old couple.
They did not care if the old couple ate it. They didn't mistreat the elderly, providing them with the same meal they ate.
At first, the old couple cursed and scolded, but when the children didn't pay attention and simply left, it escalated to physical confrontation. The four brothers decided that the children shouldn't even deliver meals anymore.
If they had the strength to beat the children, they'd be better off hungry.
