Siheyuan: I just want to live

After hearing what Jin Ling said, Chen Feng did not say anything in rebuttal. He just stood there quietly with a silly smile on his face.

At this moment, Jin Ling's eyes fell on Chen Feng, who was standing in front of her with a silly smile. She couldn't help but shook her head helplessly, then waved her hand gently, and said with a slightly angry tone.

"Alright, alright, you're not needed here, so stop standing here like an idiot!"

Then, as if she suddenly thought of something important, she frowned slightly and continued to add: "By the way, you should quickly go out and check if the clothes of those two little guys are dirty!"

"If, if they get their clothes dirty because of setting off firecrackers, then don't blame me for being rude to you. It's your father who gave them money to buy firecrackers to play with!"

When Chen Feng heard this, his heart skipped a beat and he immediately responded with a smile on his face: "Okay, okay, my dear daughter-in-law."

"I'll go check on the two kids right now and make sure they don't get their clothes dirty! Don't worry!"

Before he finished speaking, Chen Feng did not dare to delay at all. He immediately turned around and strode out of the house. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared at the door leading to the yard.

After Chen Feng left the house, Jin Ling sat in the house. At first, she could only vaguely hear Chen Feng seemed to be talking to the children.

However, due to the distance and the noisy environment, I couldn't hear clearly what was being said.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of firecrackers that had echoed throughout the courtyard suddenly stopped.

At this moment, Jin Ling, who was in the house, couldn't help but feel happy, thinking to herself: It seems that Chen Feng is quite reliable. He successfully stopped those two naughty little guys from setting off firecrackers indiscriminately all over the yard so quickly.

Thinking of this, Jin Ling couldn't help but reveal a relieved smile on her face.

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Before Jin Ling could feel the joy, she suddenly heard a burst of firecrackers coming from a distance, which were more frequent and deafening than before.

And this time there was not only the crackling sound of ordinary firecrackers, but also the loud and piercing sound of double-kick firecrackers and the roar of powerful firecrackers.

Such a sudden change caught Jin Ling off guard. She frowned slightly, showing a look of reproach. She couldn't suppress her inner dissatisfaction and helplessness. She turned to look at Lou Xiao'e who was concentrating on making dumplings beside her, and started to complain.

"Xiao'e, look, I asked Chen Feng to go out and keep an eye on those kids, don't let them set off firecrackers everywhere."

"As a result, this guy not only failed to control himself, but also had a lot of fun playing with the children! Oh, there is really nothing we can do about him!"

After hearing Jin Ling's complaints, Lou Xiao'e paused for a moment while making dumplings.

Then he raised his head, looked at Jin Ling who had an unhappy face, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealed a kind smile, and comforted her softly.

"Hey, Sister Jin Ling, please don't be so anxious. In fact, this is also good. Chen Feng and the children can get along well with each other. Isn't this a good way to quickly narrow the distance between them?"

"The children will be closer to him this way. Let's just let them make a fuss. The purpose of New Year's celebration is to have fun!"

While speaking, Lou Xiao'e did not stop making dumplings.

At this moment, Chen Feng had no time to think about what Jin Ling was thinking. He was leading several boys to have fun in the alley at the gate of the courtyard!

Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, night was about to fall. Chen Feng realized that all the firecrackers they had bought had already been set off.

He looked at his watch and thought, "Oh my, it's getting late. I should go home and make dinner!"

So, Chen Feng gave up the idea of ​​purchasing more firecrackers and instead led the group of children on their journey home.

When they arrived at the door of their house, it was already completely dark.

As soon as he entered the house, Chen Feng went straight to the kitchen without saying a word, rolled up his sleeves, tied an apron, and quickly started preparing for tonight's New Year's Eve dinner.

Although Jin Ling and others made a lot of dumplings, the number was quite large; however, it is important to know that eating dumplings alone for the New Year's Eve dinner is far from enough, and other delicious dishes must be prepared to enjoy together.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be too monotonous and boring to eat only dumplings for the New Year's Eve dinner? Thinking of this, Chen Feng took a deep breath and devoted himself to the great cause of cooking.

As night fell, time quietly slipped towards eight or nine o'clock in the evening. At this time, Chen Feng was busy in the kitchen. After careful cooking, he successfully made a table full of sumptuous dishes.

Although these dishes are not expensive delicacies from land and sea, each one is a home-cooked delicacy - there are fragrant braised chicken, juicy steamed fish, fragrant and delicious braised pork, golden and attractive scrambled eggs, etc., which can be said to have all kinds of chicken, fish, meat and eggs.

When Chen Feng walked out of the kitchen carrying the last steaming dish, the scene before him warmed his heart.

Everyone was sitting quietly and properly in their respective chairs, their eyes all fixed on the plate of food in his hand, and no one picked up the chopsticks to start eating.

Seeing this, Chen Feng hurriedly said with a smile: "Hey, why don't you guys use your chopsticks? Just staring won't fill your stomach!"

As he spoke, he quickly walked to the dining table and placed the plate in his hand steadily on the table.

As soon as the voice fell, Lou Xiao'e couldn't wait to continue: "We are waiting for you! You are the pillar of our family. How dare we start eating before the head of the family sits down at the table!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. While placing the tableware, he responded, "Hey, what's the matter with the head of the family? We are a family together, so let's not be so particular! Come on, pick up your chopsticks and taste my cooking today to see if it suits your taste!"

As he spoke, he took the lead in picking up the chopsticks in front of him, picked up a piece of fragrant chicken, put it into his mouth, and began to chew it with relish.

Seeing Chen Feng being so generous, everyone picked up their chopsticks and began to enjoy this warm dinner. For a moment, laughter filled the room...

After dinner, Jin Ling and Lou Xiao'e took the two girls to clean up the table, while Chen Feng took a few boys to keep watch.

Chen Feng brought the boys to the yard, found an open area and built a small fire to keep warm.

The boys sat together, excitedly talking about the fun of setting off firecrackers during the day. Chen Feng listened to their chatter with a gentle smile on his face.

Suddenly, snowflakes began to fall from the sky, and the boys exclaimed. Chen Feng looked up at the sky and said, "Auspicious snow means a good harvest. This is a good sign."

He told each child stories about his own Chinese New Year celebrations as a child. The children's eyes sparkled and were full of curiosity.

At this time, Jin Ling and Lou Xiao'e from the house also came out with the girls. Seeing the snow scene, the girls also happily ran to the yard to play in the snow.

The adults smiled at each other and let the children play.

Chen Feng quietly took Jin Ling's hand and said softly, "I had a great time today, thank you."

Jin Ling rolled her eyes at him and said, "You only know how to play. We have a lot of things to do tomorrow."

Although it was a rebuke, there was happiness in his eyes.

As the night progressed, the children gradually became sleepy and went back to their rooms one by one to sleep.

Finally, Chen Feng was the only one in the whole yard, sitting in the living room, looking at the courtyard covered in snow under the dark night sky.

Thinking about my children who are growing up, my heart is filled with satisfaction.

Chen Feng was immersed in his thoughts when he suddenly heard a slight noise. He stood up alertly and walked towards the source of the sound.

It turned out to be a small wild cat with messy hair and thin body, which had sneaked into this slightly deserted yard at some point.

It huddled in a corner, trembling all over, as if it was frightened by the unfamiliar environment.

Seeing this pitiful appearance, Chen Feng couldn't help but feel pity. He slowly stood up, walked into the house quietly, and took out some food from the kitchen.

There were a few pieces of fresh fish and some cooked food coming out.

Chen Feng carefully placed the food in front of the kitten, then quietly stepped back a few steps, fearing to disturb the frightened little creature.

However, the kitten still seemed full of fear at first. It instinctively shrank back, its round eyes staring vigilantly at the food in front of it and Chen Feng not far away.

But hunger eventually overcame fear. After a while, the kitten finally plucked up the courage and slowly moved towards the food.

It first sniffed the delicious food with its small nose, and after making sure it was safe, it couldn't wait to start devouring it.

At this time, Chen Feng did not leave, but squatted down gently, stretched out his hand and gently stroked the kitten's soft fur.

Perhaps because it was too hungry, or perhaps because it felt that Chen Feng had no ill intentions, the kitten did not run away immediately like it did at first.

On the contrary, it just paused its eating action for a moment, looked up at Chen Feng who was caressing it, and then continued to lower its head, concentrating on enjoying this hard-earned delicacy.

As time passed, the kitten gradually relaxed and no longer resisted Chen Feng's touch.

It quietly enjoyed the care given by Chen Feng, while swallowing food in big mouthfuls and occasionally making a few satisfied "meows".

Chen Feng just squatted beside it, watching the kitten eat with a smile on his face, and gently stroking its back with his fingers.

At this moment, the whole yard was immersed in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere; even the sound of the falling snow blown by the north wind seemed particularly clear and pleasant.

During this brief period of time, Chen Feng forgot the noise and chaos of the outside world, and an indescribable calm and tranquility surged from the depths of his heart.