Reborn in the 1980s: I became a stepmother in the 1980s

Part 193

Zhou Zehan immediately cheered, "Mom, are we having dumplings tomorrow?"

"I love dumplings. Do you like them, big brother?" Zhou Zehan asked.

Zhou Zedong glanced at his younger brother with a look of exasperation, as if Zhou Zehan had never had dumplings before. Noticing Si Nian's gaze, Zhou Zedong sat up straight and said, "Mom, I like them too."

The door creaked open with a steady set of footsteps coming from outside. When Zhou Yue Shen opened the door, a blast of cold air followed him in. It was particularly chilly outside in the countryside at night.

Si Nian was a bit surprised; with the holiday approaching, the pig farm had been exceptionally busy. Zhou Yue Shen had been coming home less frequently, so it was rare for him to be home this early.

Just as she was about to say something, Zhou Zehan dashed over and grabbed Zhou Yue Shen's big hand, shaking it excitedly. "Dad, Dad, we're having dumplings tomorrow. I want ten big dumplings!"

Si Nian smiled and said, "Xiao Han mentioned that tomorrow is New Year's Day, so I thought we could make some dumplings. What do you think?"

Despite the cold around him, Zhou Yue Shen's sharp features softened as he replied in a deep voice, "Sounds good." Si Nian's cooking was always delicious, so the dumplings would surely be no exception.

Zhou Zehan ran back over, pressing his little face against Si Nian's arm and looking up with a pout. "Mom, I also want to have sweet, round tangyuan."

Si Nian immediately smiled and said, "Sure, whatever you want, Mommy will make for you."

The little guy, feeling grateful, said, "Mommy is the best! Thank you, Mommy."

Zhou Yue Shen moved to the side, picking up Yao Yao, who had been playing with a small teddy bear, and sat down next to Si Nian. "I'll be back by ten in the morning."

Si Nian was surprised. "Aren't you busy tomorrow?"

Zhou Yue Shen replied, "It's New Year's Day. After delivering the goods, we have a holiday. I'm just letting you know now. I still have to head back later."

There was a lot of work for New Year's Day, so because Zhou Yue Shen had given everyone a holiday, everyone was working late into the night.

Zhou Yue Shen returned briefly. Si Nian looked at him with concern and asked, "How long will you be busy?"

"It won't take long. You all should go to sleep first," Zhou Yue Shen replied.

The two little ones excitedly asked, "Dad, will you celebrate the festival with us and help us make dumplings?"

Zhou Yue Shen nodded slightly, "Yes."

"Yay~ We'll make dumplings with Dad!" they cheered.

Si Nian got up to prepare dinner for Zhou Yue Shen. Zhou Ze Dong, looking at his excited younger brother, said, "Finish your homework and go to bed."

He added, "We're running low on firewood. Tomorrow, we should go gather some to help Mom cook the dumplings."

Zhou Ze Han, energized, immediately opened his homework and started writing. The teacher had assigned an essay about New Year's Day, and while he wasn't sure how to start earlier, ideas flowed quickly now, and he began writing enthusiastically.

**Title: Making Dumplings with Mom and Dad**

**Content:** Mom said that tomorrow is New Year's Day and that we will make dumplings to eat. Dad came back from slaughtering pigs and also said he would make dumplings with us. I guessed that Dad was just bragging and probably won't help with the dumplings. But I'm different. Mom says I'm smart, so I'll definitely learn how to make them in no time. Tomorrow, the dumplings I make will definitely be the biggest and the prettiest. By the way, I also want to eat ten dumplings and ten big sweet rice balls. Ah~ I'm really happy!