As the evening descended, casting a warm golden hue over the village, the chimneys began to emit wisps of white smoke, carrying with it the savory aroma of dinner being prepared.
After a day of hard work in the fields, the Li family returned home. Without skipping a beat, Mrs. Li headed straight to the kitchen to start cooking, her energy seemingly boundless. Meanwhile, Mr. Li, feeling revitalized, followed closely behind, insisting, "Dear, you should take a break. Let me handle dinner tonight!"
Li Chengyuan and Li Xiaolei headed to the yard to wash off the day's grime. Stripping down to their trousers, the father-son duo contrasted against the fair-skinned and chubby Fu Bao, who inherited her mother's porcelain complexion.
As Li Chengyuan prepared to wash Fu Bao's face, Lin Yanfen intervened, lifting Fu Bao into her arms and casting a disapproving glance at her husband. "Daddy's a bit dirty right now. Let mommy help you clean up instead."