Chapter 100 Sour

She actually knew about Shen Zhixia's postpartum period; Huo's mother had come here specifically to prepare postpartum meals for Shen Zhixia.

But she thought these postpartum meals were for everyone to eat together.

Besides, who can eat such a big chicken?

Shen Zhixia definitely couldn't finish it.

She was immediately filled with jealousy.

Even when women in the village are in postpartum confinement, they only need to eat one egg a day, and many of them don't even complete a full month before going back to work in the fields.

Shen Zhixia is being too dramatic, isn't she?

Where can you find such a pretentious woman? She has a bunch of people serving her, and she still wants to eat so well all by herself.

Huo Xinran couldn't help but whisper, "Mom, she can't eat that much, can she?"

Shen Zhixia raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

They were in the same room. Did Huo Xinran think she couldn't hear what she was saying?

Huo Chunyan heard this and said unhappily, "Whether my sister-in-law can finish it or not is none of your business. Anyway, this is her postpartum meal, so don't try to take it."

Huo Xinran gave a soft snort and said with dissatisfaction, "Why are you being so fierce? I just thought that if my sister-in-law can't finish it, I can help share the burden. I didn't mean anything by it. If these dishes can't be finished, they won't taste good tomorrow."

“Besides…” she rolled her eyes and looked at Shen Zhixia with a smile: “Sister-in-law hasn’t said anything yet, maybe she doesn’t mind at all.”

Shen Zhixia: "..."

Although Huo's mother prepared postpartum meals for her every day, they ate together as a family and did not strictly separate the dishes.

However, Mrs. Huo would specifically save chicken legs and other special dishes for her, and they would also pay attention when serving food to her.

Shen Zhixia couldn't eat much, so Huo Chenzhou finished off most of the leftovers.

It's quite strange, actually.

Shen Zhixia hadn't thought much about it during the meal, and everyone ate in a very harmonious manner. But as soon as Huo Xinran arrived, all these trivial matters came to light.

It's very uncomfortable.

Huo Chunyan glared at Huo Xinran: "If you say anything more, I'll send you away right now."

Huo Xinran bit her lip and said, "I was just joking."

At lunchtime, everyone ate together, but because Huo Xinran was there, the atmosphere was a bit dull. Huo's mother tried to lighten the mood several times. She put a chicken foot in Huo Xinran's bowl and said with a smile, "Didn't you want to eat chicken? Eat up."

Huo's mother's tone was full of affection. Although Huo Xinran was an adopted daughter, she was the person who had been by her side the longest, so Huo's mother truly treated her as her own daughter.

"Thank you, Mom."

Huo Xinran replied dismissively, her face full of disdain. Why should Shen Zhixia get to eat the most delicious parts of the chicken, while she could only eat the chicken feet?

eccentric.

As expected, Huo's mother was always biased.

She ate the chicken feet listlessly.

Shen Zhixia ate one chicken leg and two chicken wings, but couldn't eat anymore. She had a small appetite to begin with, and this little bit of meat was enough to fill her up.

Huo Chenzhou tried to coax her to keep eating, but she just shook her head.

Huo Xinran looked longingly at the chicken, then saw her mother put the chicken away, preparing to save it for Shen Zhixia to eat that evening.

Her face immediately fell, and she ate her meal without any appetite.

Actually, the dishes today were quite good. I made a pumpkin soup, stir-fried water spinach, braised pork, and scrambled eggs.

This kind of food is already considered very good, after all, Huo Xinran often goes a whole week without eating meat in the countryside. But with chicken as a contrast, she doesn't think these other dishes are that good anymore, and all she can think about is chicken.

She became increasingly dissatisfied.

She stayed until evening, ate dinner, and then went home.

Huo Chunyan took her back because she said she couldn't find her dormitory and asked Huo Chunyan to take her there. The dormitory wasn't far from here. The two didn't say a word to each other along the way.

Upon arrival, Huo Chunyan opened the door, and Huo Xinran suddenly said, "I feel like something is missing that we need to buy."

Huo Chunyan frowned and looked at Huo Xinran.

Huo Xinran said, "It's too cold here. I need to buy another quilt. Also, I get hungry easily at night. I'd like to buy some fruit, milk candy, or canned goods. I'll think about the rest later."

She saw a lot of delicious food placed on Shen Zhixia's bedside table today, and she was really tempted, but she knew that she wouldn't get any of it for her.

Since they are all living such good lives here, why should she be the only one suffering?

She was not convinced.

She also wants to live a good life.

Huo Chunyan gave her a puzzled look: "What are you dreaming about? Where would you get the money to buy these things?"

These things are very expensive. She only eats a little bit during the Chinese New Year. Although she had a salary before, it was not high. She basically had to cover her own expenses and send some money back home. She doesn't have much savings now.

Now that she's lost her job, where would she get the money to buy things for Huo Xinran?

It's such a valuable item.

She thought Huo Xinran was just delusional.

Huo Xinran immediately became unhappy and kicked the chair away: "Huo Chunyan, how can you be so unreasonable? You've been living a life of luxury here, enjoying the good life for so many years. Now, all I ask is for you to do is buy me some things, and you won't even do that. You're such a selfish person."

Huo Chunyan said incredulously, "What are you talking about? Do you think I'm here to enjoy myself? I'm here to work."

Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind: "Spring Swallow".

Huo Chunyan turned her head.

Sun Baojun walked over and said with a smile, "I just went to the Huo family to look for you. Commander Huo said you were here, and sure enough, you are here."

Huo Chunyan paused for a moment, then lowered her voice slightly: "What do you want from me?"

Sun Baojun said, "I was going to come see you today, but I was too busy and couldn't make it."

He slipped something into Huo Chunyan's hand, then quickly left, saying, "I'm leaving now."

Huo Chunyan watched his retreating figure, remained silent for a moment, and then looked down at the warm object in her hand.

Huo Xinran could see clearly now that it was an oilcloth paper package. When she opened it, she found a chicken leg and two tea eggs inside, both of which looked piping hot. There were also two milk candies.

In addition, Huo Chunyan had a bunch of small white flowers in her hand, which looked freshly picked.

How romantic.

Huo Xinran was filled with jealousy. The man seemed to be a soldier here. He was young and, although not particularly handsome, he was much better than the men in the countryside. Moreover, he was very good to Huo Chunyan.

She wanted to eat it too.

Huo Xinran said sourly, "Is this your boyfriend?"