As soon as she stepped out the door, she saw four little figures chasing after each other in the distance.
They were having a blast.
From far away, she could still hear their laughter.
âKids, itâs time to eat. Come back quickly for dinner,â Bai Susu shouted in the direction of the four children.
âOh, Mom, weâll be right there,â they replied.
âComing, coming!â
âLetâs go, back home for dinner,â the four little ones said and immediately ran over.
Bai Susu watched them running so fast and was very concerned.
âSlow down, itâs not a rush!â she urged.
These kids really were impatient.
Even though Ye Fan had turned the ground into a grass lawn, a fall could still be serious.
Mainly, it was her, the mother, who would be heartbroken.
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Bai Susu was frustrated watching them.
She said to run slower, but they still ran so fast, truly disobedient.
If they fell, it would still hurt them in the end.
âI told you to slow down, why donât you listen at all?â Bai Susu said as she watched the fourth child running back first.
âMom, we just wanted to get back to you quickly so you wouldnât have to wait for us,â Little Fourth Ye Jie said with rosy cheeks.
They had been chasing and playing for several hours, so it would be a wonder if their faces werenât red.
âYou guys, what kind of game are you playing that makes you run till your face and neck turn red and you sweat?â Bai Susu said, took a tissue from her pocket, squatted down, and began to wipe the sweat from Little Fourth Ye Jieâs forehead.
These kids were really something else.
Even though they were girls, they insisted on playing wildly like boys.
âWe were playing cops and robbers, hee hee,â Little Fourth Ye Jie said with a smile, revealing two little tiger teeth.
âYou really can play,â Bai Susu remarked.
By this time, the second eldest had also run back. Bai Susu called her over and started wiping her forehead too.
All their little faces were so red, and they were gasping for breath.
After a short while, the eldest and the third also arrived.
Bai Susu wiped the sweat from both of their brows as well.
These kids didnât act like girls at all.
Each one of them liked to run wild.
She was resigned to it.
Eventually, Xiao Wu would join them in play, and she figured theyâd really be able to have a good time together.
The sisters were leading their little brother in their games.
Thinking about it, Bai Susu couldnât help but smile.
âMom, what are you thinking about thatâs making you so happy?â
âRight, you look so cheerful,â the little ones asked.
âAlright, go inside and wash your hands, itâs time to eat,â Bai Susu instructed.
âOkay,â the four little ones obediently entered the living room and went to wash their hands.
By that time, Ye Fan had finished feeding Xiao Wu, who sat on the carpet playing with the toy blocks that the quadruplets used to play with.
The others were seated at the dining table, digging into their meal.
Now fed and satisfied, Xiao Wu neither cried nor fussed but focused on his own play.
Bai Susu and Ye Fan, along with the kids, concentrated on their meal.
âArenât Grandpa and Grandma coming back?â Ye Bing asked curiously.
She noticed that she hadnât seen Grandpa and Grandma around.
âYeah, Grandpa and Grandma havenât come back,â she commented.
âAlright, eat your meal. Your grandparents wonât be back for dinner; they got held up and will eat out before returning,â Ye Fan explained.
âOh, I see, okay!â
The little ones then focused on their meal again.
Bai Susu was putting some greens on their plates on the side, emphasizing the need for a balanced diet.
âMom, I donât really like to eat greens, why do you put so many on my plate? I love meat.â Ye Jie said to her mom Bai Susu, looking at her plate of greens with some distress.
Looking at the greens in her bowl was indeed a bit unpleasant.
She hated eating greens the most.
They tasted really bad when eaten!
Meat, on the other hand, was delicious, soft and chewy, and very fragrant.
âYou child, you should eat both vegetables and meat to avoid getting a weak immune system. Greens contain some of the nutrients our bodies need, and of course, so does meat. Thatâs why you need to eat both for a balanced diet and good pairing of meat and vegetables.â Bai Susu looked at Ye Jie and patiently explained.
The child always favored meat in her meals and hardly reached for the greens on her own.
Her mother had noticed this many times.
Therefore, she would always put some greens into the childrenâs bowls to ensure they eat them.
âBut greens donât taste good!â Ye Jie protested with a frown.
She felt like she was going to throw up.
For some reason, she just didnât like eating greens; even looking at them was enough.
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âYou still have to eat some. If you finish this, I wonât add any more, otherwise, I will keep adding. Remember, wasting food is shameful.â Bai Susu seriously told Little Fourth Ye Jie.
âAt school, your teachers have told you not to waste food, eat this and I wonât add any more.â Bai Susu added.
She had eaten a little bit already, and since she was reluctant to eat more, her mother wouldnât add any more.
The next time she might add more to get the kids more used to it so eventually, they would eat greens on their own.
Eating greens was actually quite nice.
Why did it have to taste so bad?
Had the childrenâs tastes become too finicky?
âWhat your mom says is right, go ahead and eat, donât waste food. You should eat greens to be healthyâlook at your elder sisters, they know to eat some greens.â Ye Fan added.
The child was still young, so she didnât understand the importance of eating greens.
âOkay, Iâll finish whatâs in my bowl, but donât add any more after that,â Ye Jie said, looking at her parents and then at her sisters before finally turning her attention back to the greens in her bowl and reluctantly started eating them.
It took her several attempts to finish the greens in her bowl.
Only after eating all the greens did she breathe a sigh of relief.
âOh you, you find eating greens so troublesome. You should eat more greens; itâs good for your health.â Bai Susu said to her daughter Ye Jie.
âMom, but I really donât like them, although my health is really great!â Ye Jie replied.
âIf you eat more greens, your health will be even better,â Ye Fan chimed in at that moment.
âLittle Fourth Sister, mom and dad wouldnât lie to us, eating more should be good, and greens arenât that bad.â Ye Bing said, twisting her head to look at Little Fourth Ye Jie.
âYeah, have some, take your time,â Ye Qing added.
She knew very well that Little Fourth Sister hated greens the most, and if it werenât for mom always adding them to her bowl, she wouldnât eat a single bite.
âAlright, I get it!â Ye Jie said.,
Seeing her little fourth sister like this, Ye Yu decisively started eating her greens.
She neither liked nor disliked greens.
Anyway, she was indifferent to eating them or not.
Seeing the plight of her Little Fourth Sister, she decisively started eating greens herself, lest mom serve too much and really make her feel sick.
Watching Ye Yu take the initiative to eat greens, Bai Susu nodded in satisfaction.
The meal turned out quite well overall.
Only Little Fourth had a somewhat displeased look on her face.
She felt as though she had turned into a vegetable after eating so many greens.
Xiao Wu, meanwhile, watched Little Fourth Ye Jie and stretched out her little hands, wanting a hug~~~
âI, your sister, just ate the greens I dislike the most; I canât hug you, go play by yourself!â Ye Jie sat to one side, despondently watching Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu seemed to sense that her fourth sister wasnât in a good mood and didnât insist on getting a hug, merely watching her with curiosity.
It seemed she was wondering why her sister didnât like eating greens.
âXiao Wu, grow up quickly, and in the future, help your sister eat greens. Iâve been so good to you, you must help your sister, understand?â Little Fourth Ye Jie looked at her little brother Xiao Wu and said earnestly.
To her surprise, Xiao Wu nodded seriously, his eyes clear.
That was his way of responding.
And with that, Ye Jie finally cracked a little smile.
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