She secretly engraved this heavy gratitude in her heart, and every bit of warmth turned into a strength in her heart. She vowed that if there was any opportunity in the future, she would do her best to repay this deep friendship.

Seeing that Goushengniang's complexion was gradually returning to its rosy complexion, Ran He led his children on the path home.

At the moment of parting, Gousheng's mother, with her weak body, called out to Gousheng anxiously, asking him to see off this good neighbor who had come to her rescue in her time of need.

"What are you still standing there for? Go quickly and see Aunt Ran off properly."

Ran He originally wanted to decline this kindness, but then she changed her mind and suddenly remembered the delicious meat that had just been braised at home. Thinking of the time when Gou Sheng found his mother fainted, the stove at home was deserted and there was no dinner prepared, a gentle power suddenly surged in her heart and she decided to share this warmth.

"Gousheng, please come with me. I have something to tell you in private about your mother's condition."

Ran He knew very well that if he told him directly that he wanted to send meat, the simple-minded man would definitely refuse, so he cleverly lured him to go with him under the pretext of caring about his mother.

As expected, when Gousheng heard about the matter involving his mother, he immediately followed Ran He. After arriving at Ran's house, Ran He asked him to wait for a while in the small courtyard paved with bluestone.

Standing in this simple yet warm courtyard, Gousheng truly felt for the first time the simplicity and abundance of the Ran family's daily life. There were three dishes on the table, two of which were rare meat dishes.

The aroma of meat seemed to have magical power, quietly permeating into his every breath.

This caused his throat to move involuntarily. He awkwardly swallowed the saliva that was about to overflow, and hurriedly used the back of his hand to hide the desire that was hard to conceal.

In his heart, he reminded himself again and again that this was the result of his aunt's family's hard work.

Don't be greedy. What's more, your aunt helped my mother in times of crisis and saved her. This favor is as heavy as a mountain. How can I enjoy the food rations of her family?

Just as Gousheng was lost in thought, Ran He walked out of the kitchen with smoke rising from the kitchen, holding a large plate of meat with an attractive sheen and covered in golden marinade.

The aroma is so fragrant that just one glance at it is enough to arouse the deepest appetite.

"Hu, Gousheng, this... this is something I prepared especially for you and your mother."

Gousheng was shocked and surprised. Aunt Ran He's kindness towards them was like the warm sunshine in winter. It not only cured his mother's illness, but also the unexpected gift of delicious food made his mother's already unspeakable gratitude even heavier.

"These are some common spare ribs and offal, nothing rare, but the marinade is specially made by my family, the taste is unique, you and your mother can try it first, and if there is any delicious dish at home in the future, I will let Dabao send a portion to you two."

Ran He has made up her mind and spared no effort in doing good deeds. To her, this is just a simple sharing, but in the eyes of Gou Sheng and his mother, this is a priceless treasure.

"Aunt, I really can't accept this. If mother knew, she would feel bad. We have no way to repay you for your kindness to us. We have to walk the rest of the way by ourselves."

Gousheng was sincere and refused again and again. He had self-respect and gratitude in his heart, and knew moderation and satisfaction.

Hearing this, Ran He patiently persuaded: "Take it, child. Go and have a look at the pot at my house. There is still a lot of meat like this. We can't finish it all in a short time. I will help you today. If you can achieve something in the future, you can repay your aunt in your own way. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"

Under Ran He's persistence and sincere expectation, Gou Sheng hesitated for a moment, and finally slowly took the plate of meat. The fragrance almost melted his last bit of resistance.

My aunt's kindness is like a gentle spring breeze and cannot be refused.

"Thank you, auntie. Your kindness is higher than the sky and deeper than the sea. I will remember it for the rest of my life."

Gousheng bowed deeply. He will always remember this friendship in his heart.

"Well, go home and enjoy it with your mother, don't let the meat get cold."

Ran He closed the door gently and turned around to continue sharing dinner with her children. Dabao stood aside, his lips slightly pursed, as if he had a lot to say, and his eyes flickered.

Ran He keenly captured this scene and couldn't help laughing out loud. The warmth of home became even stronger in his laughter.

"Why are you staring blankly at me with your chopsticks in your mouth? Just say what you want to say."

As Ran He spoke, he observed Dabao out of the corner of his eye, with a gentle smile on his face, trying to dispel the dullness at the table.

"Mom, you have really changed,"

Dabao's eyes showed surprise and confusion, as if he was getting to know his mother who was always busy making a living. "Gousheng is kind-hearted. I'm happy that you can help him. This is what we should do, helping each other."

As he spoke, his face was filled with genuine joy, as if he was sincerely relieved by this subtle change in the family atmosphere.

There was a gleam in Dabao's eyes, a light of kindness that could not be buried even in the difficult days of the past.

The difficulties of life did not sow resentment in his heart, but instead cultivated a more resilient heart.

"It's good to know that mom has changed. Come and eat."

Ran He laughed softly, with a hint of self-mockery and relief in his words.

She picked up a few slices of tempting braised meat, carefully paired them with the still warm soup, and put them into her mouth.

The meat is soft and tender with a rich flavor, saving the trouble of reheating.

It also adds a bit of warmth and satisfaction to this simple dinner.

Night fell slowly upon this small village like a kind old man.

Ran He carefully washed the children's faces that were covered with a day's worth of dust, and then gently urged them to go to bed, her eyes full of endless love and expectation for the children.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and quietly entered the house, Ran He had already started a new day.

Her first step was to enter that special space that was full of miracles for her and see what was happening to the meat.

Her heart was full of anticipation. If everything went as she wished, the production of bacon would begin, adding new hope to the family.

However, when she stepped into the space, she found that the meat inside was still as fresh as before. When she pressed her fingers on it, she seemed to feel the elasticity of the meat jumping on her fingertips, and she couldn't help but be slightly startled.

The speed of time flow in this space is obviously different from that in the outside world. Anything stored here can maintain its original freshness and not be eroded by time.

This realization made Ran He feel much more at ease, and at the same time, a strong determination surged in his heart - such a precious resource must be well planned and utilized.

She decided to store supplies here to prepare for possible future storms and provide her family with a more solid support.

"Mengmeng!"

Following Ran He's crisp call, she gently kicked away the cute little animal that was napping behind the rockery.

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