On the morning of New Year's Eve, the children got up early without being called and took out another set of new cotton-padded clothes to put on.

The children were all cute. Early in the morning, Zhou Rongrong was sitting in the main room waiting for the children to come and wish them a happy new year.

As for Dabao, whose feet had difficulty moving, he hopped on one leg and was supported by Erbao, sitting on a chair.

The four babies kowtowed three times in unison and began to say some auspicious words.

First, the eldest child. Recently, Dabao has read a lot of books and understood what blood relationship and the difference between relatives are. He also understood that in fact many stepmothers treat children who are not their own differently.

But their stepmother treated them very well, even better than many biological mothers in the village treated their own children.

He understood many truths in his heart and said sincerely.

"Mom, you will be my real mother from now on. I will study hard and will not disappoint you. I will definitely strive for a royal title for you. I wish you a happy and successful new year."

Then Erbao said, "I wish mother to make a lot of money and have her children become successful."

Sanbao said: "I wish my mother a happy and joyful new year."

It was Sibao's turn. She thought about the blessing and repeated it all night long, even saying it in her dreams.

But when she really came to say it, her little brain suddenly froze.

"I wish my mother good luck and a happy New Year."

"Okay, okay, okay," Zhou Rongrong said three good words in a row and handed the red envelopes that had been prepared long ago to the four children. In the village, the red envelopes given to children usually only have three or four cents, and at most five cents.

But Zhou Rongrong waved her hand generously. This was her first New Year in this era, so she was not stingy and put ten cents in each red envelope for the children, meaning perfection.

The children's faces turned red with excitement when they received the red envelopes. They couldn't help but check how many coins were inside. Even Dabao showed some of the naivety that is typical of his age.

When they saw that there were several copper coins in the red envelope, Zhou Rongrong taught the children to count numbers within ten. They poured the money into the palm of their hands and counted it three times before they were sure that it was ten cents.

Sibao was so happy that he hugged Zhou Rongrong's neck and bit her face, leaving wet saliva.

When the three boys saw this, they also hugged Zhou Rongrong and started nibbling on her.

If it were in the past, Zhou Rongrong would definitely despise them, but now she is so happy that she can't even see anything. The children are being raised better and better by her, and their personalities are becoming more and more lively, which makes her feel a sense of accomplishment.

The next step is to set off firecrackers. Setting off firecrackers means that their family has celebrated the New Year. During the New Year, even if the family is poor, they will buy a string of firecrackers to set off.

Zhou Rongrong asked the children to stay in the house while she took the lit incense and was about to light the firecrackers, but Erbao was very interested and begged.

"Mom, I'll go order some, okay?"

Zhou Rongrong gave him the incense and told him, "After lighting it, run into the house immediately. Don't stand there and watch, or I'll kill you."

"Uh-huh."

Erbao went out with the incense in a rage. The first time, Erbao thought it was lit, and he ran into the house immediately. Several children in the house covered their ears, but after waiting for a while, it didn't explode.

Sanbao said, "Second brother, you didn't light it."

Erbao went out and lit it again, with the same result. The third time, he seemed to be bolder. After making sure it was lit, Erbao ran into the house like a fly.

Everyone thought the same thing and didn't cover their ears, but a moment later a series of crackling noises were heard in the yard.

Zhou Rongrong was calm, but the children were frightened. Except for Dabao, who had difficulty walking, the others hid behind Zhou Rongrong.

Zhou Rongrong was not partial to Dabao either. She took the children into her arms, laughing and playing, showing the long-lost smile of the Jiang family.

So much so that long afterward, whenever the Jiang family children encountered difficulties, they would always remember this moment, and it seemed as if they were not afraid of anything for the sake of their family.

Then the sound of firecrackers rang out from every household in the village, and Zhou Rongrong finally felt a sense of belonging, not just to the Jiang family, but also to the Dashan Village.

Everyone celebrated New Year's Eve at home and started visiting relatives on the first and second days of the New Year. Zhou Rongrong decided to show off her skills and cook a good meal for the children.

After setting off firecrackers, everyone started to get busy early in the morning. Except for Dabao, the other children all wanted to go out and play, mainly to show off their new clothes and the red envelopes they had received.

You know, in the past they always envied others, but this year they must envy themselves. After talking to Zhou Rongrong and getting permission, I put some snacks, candies, melon seeds and so on in the small bag, and the three children walked away hand in hand, cheering.

They had forgotten that there was an older brother, so only Dabao and Zhou Rongrong were left at home. Zhou Rongrong was afraid that Dabao would be bored, so she picked up a copy of Journey to the West from the bookshelf in her space. She originally wanted to tell the children a bedtime story, but when she took it out and read it, it was strange.

The books that were taken out became about the issues and writing style of the time, and even the covers became common covers.

Dabao held the book in his hands. This book was obviously much heavier than the books he was reading. He took a quick look and saw that it was full of text.

Zhou Rongrong remembered what Dabao had just said, squatted down, looked into his eyes seriously and said.

"Actually, Dabao, you are not studying for me. Even if you don't want to take exams in the future, I can accept that you just like studying. You must remember that you should prioritize your own preferences in everything you do. Taking care of your own emotions is the most important thing. Establishing yourself is the axis, and everything else is secondary. Mother hopes you will do this."

This child has been the eldest brother since he was young. He has to take care of his younger brothers and sisters at a young age. He always puts his own feelings last. Even the reason for studying is partly because he likes it and partly because he wants to support the family. But Zhou Rongrong doesn't think so. She has always been the one who loves herself the most, mainly because no one has ever truly loved her in her previous life.

She gradually learned some principles, and now she wants to share them with her children.

Dabao seemed to understand, and nodded blankly, "Yes, mother, I understand."

Zhou Rongrong touched Dabao's head and went to work. After Zhou Rongrong's teaching these days, he knew a lot more words.

As soon as I opened the thick book, I was attracted by the novel. I didn't mind the number of words and started reading it carefully.

The three brothers and sisters who went out to play looked very proud and confident. It was certain that the other children in the village did not receive as many red envelopes as they did.

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