The retired rough man dotes on his mother

On the morning of New Year's Eve, Xiao Baoer and Shen Zhensheng led Dabao and Erbao to make dumplings together. Dumplings are now the most popular dish during the Chinese New Year.

"Mom, what kind of filling did you mix? It smells like beef."

Xiao Baoer took a look at the stuffing in front of Dabao and said, "The stuffing in front of you is beef, and the stuffing in front of dad is pork. I thought we should add some vegetarian stuffing. What do you think?"

Dabao nodded, "I think it's okay."

In the morning, Xiao Baoer cooked three kinds of dumplings with different fillings, two large plates of each. The children eat a lot now, and there is a man like Shen Zhensheng who loves to eat at home. If you prepare less, it will not be enough.

"Wife, the filling is really delicious today, not too salty or too bland."

"I smelled the fragrance when I was making dumplings just now. The filling my mother prepared is so delicious."

Xiao Baoer smiled and sat down to eat. "You are the only ones who are so sweet. Eat quickly. If it tastes good, eat more."

"Dad, I want to drink dumpling soup," Tuantuan said while licking his lips after finishing eating the dumplings.

Dabao took Tuantuan's bowl and served him soup without waiting for his father to do anything, and even considerately tested the temperature.

"It's neither cold nor hot, drink it," Dabao put the soup in front of Tuantuan.

"Thank you, brother."

Xiao Baoer also said to Shen Zhensheng, "Our son can now take care of his younger brothers and sisters. He has really grown up. In a few years, he will be able to take care of himself."

"Our children are all sensible. Dabao and Erbao have long been able to take care of their younger siblings."

Manman raised his little head and looked at his mother, "Mom, I am also a sensible child. Manman is the most sensible one."

"Yes, Manman is the most sensible," Xiao Baoer touched her face.

The significance of the Chinese New Year is nothing more than family reunion. Now Shen Zhensheng no longer stays at home for several years like he did in the army, nor does he only stay at home three or four days a month like when he was in the transport team. He stays at home all day with his wife and children, and the whole family is very happy.

"Mom, let's go out to play with Weiwu and his brothers and sisters."

Shen Zhensheng and Xiao Baoer were preparing ingredients for tomorrow's New Year's Eve dinner in the kitchen. The children wanted to go out and play after playing in the yard.

"Okay, you and Erbao must keep an eye on Tuantuan and Manman. They are both naughty and can get into trouble if you're not careful," Xiao Baoer instructed.

"Got it. I'll keep an eye on them."

Seeing that Manman's hands were dirty, Xiao Baoer took a towel to wipe her hands, told her to listen to her brother, and let them go out to play.

"I wonder if Jiang Tao and Miao Ren received the things we sent?"

Shen Zhensheng received a letter from Jiang Tao a few years ago, in which he mentioned that he had been transferred to the Beijing Military Region. The letter also contained New Year's money that he and Song Miaoren had given to several children.

"It should be received by now. Don't worry, wife. Taozi and his family have been transferred to Beijing. Even if the things we sent haven't arrived, it will be convenient for them to buy things."

"Well, if we go to Beijing to celebrate the New Year next year, Jiang Tao and Miao Ren can have New Year's Eve dinner with us."

The two of them were quick and efficient and quickly prepared the ingredients for the New Year's Eve dinner. Xiao Baoer was worried about the children so she went out with Shen Zhensheng to look for them.

"Wife, let's go to my mother's yard first. The children can't run far."

After the two of them arrived at the old house, they saw their five children, the four children of the second wife, and Xiang Xiang all playing in the grandmother's yard. Manman might have run too fast and fell, and his pink cotton pants were covered in dirt.

"Have you two finished your work at home? Dabao just said you two were cooking."

Shen's mother was also cooking in the kitchen. She came out when she heard the two of them coming.

"Yes, Baoer and I made a few dishes. We'll bring them over after they're steamed."

"Aunt San, are you making steamed pork ribs and glutinous rice balls? I've been craving for a long time."

Xiao He loves to eat the steamed pork ribs and glutinous rice balls made by Xiao Baoer. Liu Ying has also made them for him before, but he just thinks they are not as delicious as those made by his third aunt.

"Yes, I made a lot. You can eat enough in the evening," Xiao Baoer said with a smile.

Shen Zhensheng brushed the dirt off Manman's body. The little girl was anxious to go play with her brothers, sisters and younger brother.

"Dad, it's okay, I want to go out and play," Manman brushed the dirt off his body and was about to run to play with everyone.

"Go ahead, you're as naughty as a boy all day long," Shen Zhensheng touched her head, tidied her hair and let her go.

In the evening, we had the New Year's Eve dinner at Shen's house as usual. The more children there were, the more lively the meal became. Shen's father was in a good mood and asked his three sons to drink one more glass of wine with him.

"Dad has lived a life of wine and meat in his life, it's worth it," Shen's father kept sighing.

"Dad, what are you talking about? There are many good days ahead. You and mom are still so young, and you can even see your grandchildren get married and have children," said Shen Laowu.

"Old Five is right. Our son and daughter-in-law are both capable and filial. I haven't had enough of my good life yet," said Shen's mother with a smile.

After dinner, a few people sat in the house eating melon seeds and chatting. When the children got sleepy, they took their children home to stay up all night to celebrate the New Year.

In previous years, the children could not stay up to celebrate the New Year and would fall asleep when the time came. This year, the eldest and second child are already grown up, so after their younger siblings fell asleep, they stayed up to celebrate the New Year with their parents.

Shen Zhensheng also told them a lot about his time in the army. The two children listened very carefully and had great respect for their father and Uncle Jiang Tao and others.

"Dad, is it dangerous to carry out the mission?"

Shen Zhensheng smiled and said, "It's dangerous. How many missions are not dangerous? But if Dad doesn't go, other uncles will have to go too. Someone has to face this danger."

"Dad, are you scared?"

are you afraid?

Shen Zhensheng never dared to think about this question when he was on a mission, and now he is still afraid when he thinks about it.

"Afraid? Of course I am. Dad is afraid that if he can't come back, what will you and your brother do? The life we ​​have now is something Dad never dared to dream of. Dad now has mom, you and your brother and sister, and I am really very content."

Xiao Baoer also told the two children, "Sons, you must remember that not all good things in this world must belong to you. Only when you are content can you be happy. We cannot have everything."

"We remember, Mom."

Erbao remembered what his father said firmly in his heart, and the desire to join the army and serve the motherland quietly took root in the heart of this teenage child.

"Dad, if I want to join the army, will you support me?"

Shen Zhensheng was very happy with Erbao's words, "Support, of course Dad supports it. If my son can serve the motherland, it will be the greatest honor in Dad's life."

"Dad, I will definitely work hard and will never let you down."

Shen Zhensheng knew the children very well. When he saw Erbao's determined look, he knew that Erbao had already made up his mind.

Moreover, he felt that among his children, no one was more suitable to join the army than Erbao. In the past few years, Erbao had not only practiced martial arts well, but also became braver and more decisive. It could be said that he would be a soldier who was good at using his brain in the future.