Upon hearing about the delicious food, Niu Niu was overjoyed, and Bei Bei also ran over, her chubby little hands hugging Liang Shuyan's legs.

"Grandma, I want to eat candy beans."

Liang Shuyan hesitated for a moment, then, remembering the spicy chicken nuggets she used to like, she patted Niu Niu's head and said, "Okay, in that case, Mom will make them for you!"

Following Liang Shuyan's instructions, Jin Dashan took two hens from the henhouse, slaughtered them, and hung them on the clothesline in the yard to drain.

First, you need to drain the moisture from the chicken, then marinate it with seasonings, cut it into even small cubes, mix it evenly with the starch in the pan, and then insert a bamboo skewer into each cube.

Some oil was prepared in the pot. Liang Shuyan, wearing an apron, deftly picked up a pair of chopsticks, dropped the prepared chicken pieces from the plate into the oil, and slowly turned them over until the surface turned yellow before taking them out.

After being fried twice, the chicken pieces turn into golden-yellow pieces. When you put them in your mouth, they crunch with a light, spicy, and savory flavor, filling the whole yard with a rich aroma.

She also prepared some wild chili peppers from the mountain, and then some peanuts. Using the same method, she soaked the chili peppers in boiling water to soften them, washed them clean, drained them, then placed the peanuts in the middle of the chili peppers, rolled them in starch, and then fried them in oil. She really liked this kind of snack. When it was fried and placed on a plate, it was bright red and looked especially nice.

Daya walked over, took a sniff, and said, "Mmm, sister-in-law, I didn't know you had this skill! It's really delicious. Shall we eat this today?"

Liang Shuyan shook her head: "Isn't the rice already steamed? Let's prepare a few more dishes, pan-fried tofu, braised pork ribs, and cold pig's ear salad. That should be enough, right? Mother likes to eat this too."

Jin Daya stood to the side, rubbing her hands together: "Hmm, not bad, sister-in-law has this skill too. What do I need to do, sister-in-law?"

"You prepare the ingredients for me, and I'll cook."

Jin Daya looked enviously at Liang Shuyan, who was busy by the pot: "Sister-in-law, you are so capable! You made so many delicious things all at once. I haven't eaten anything so delicious in a long time. The children will definitely love these snacks."

Liang Shuyan smiled awkwardly: "I've been busy all this time. I should cook something nice for you to treat you properly. Because of the epidemic, we can't go anywhere, so I haven't had time to cook. I just happen to have some free time today, so please cook something nice for us."

Zhao Heng smelled the aroma and his mouth watered. Standing at the door, he kept saying, "Auntie, Zhao Heng is so hungry! It's been so long since I've had any of your delicious cooking."

Niu Niu walked over and said somewhat reluctantly, "Alright, this isn't your mother. What are you doing standing here? The good food is for us. How can you keep staying in our house all the time?"

If this had been said before, Zhao Heng would have been so angry he would have cried. But now, he pouted and said, "Trying to drive me away? Not so easy. I won't fall for your tricks, you little devil."

Liang Shuyan glanced at Niu Niu and suddenly realized that Niu Niu was quick to speak but soft-hearted. She then said, "Zhao Heng is also one of our children. Although he wasn't born to me, he can still call me godmother, which means we have a connection. So, Niu Niu, don't say that anymore. He will always be part of your family."

Zhao Heng laughed heartily: "That's right, Auntie is right. When you get married, if you are bullied by your husband's family, you won't be able to rely on me, your maternal family. Now, you'd better treat me well, otherwise, if you are bullied, no one will care."

Niu Niu pounded her chest in anger: "What nonsense are you talking about? I have an older brother, a second brother, a third brother, a nephew, and a sister-in-law!"

Jin Dashan walked over, glanced at Niu Niu, and said with a flushed face, "How are you? Are you feeling any better now? You're not angry with me anymore, are you?"

Niu Niu glanced at Jin Dashan and asked, "Then, aren't you trying to get rid of me?"

"Of course not. Your brother would never want to send you away. Even if you really wanted to leave us, we wouldn't do it."

Jin Dashan was an honest man, and what he said was the truth. However, Niu Niu found it hard to accept. She clenched her fists and said, "You're talking nonsense! I was born of my mother. I will not leave this family, nor will I leave my mother. My mother is Lady Cha!"

Upon seeing the children, Liang Shuyan's eyes widened: "Niu Niu, hurry up and prepare the bowls and chopsticks, and call your grandma over for dinner."

Niu Niu responded and, like a child, hurriedly left.

Jin Dashan said, "Mother, is Niu Niu really not our child?"

Liang Shuyan glanced at Jin Dashan: "I don't know about this yet. I'll talk to your grandma later. If it's confirmed that Niu Niu isn't our child, then we can't say anything carelessly. Considering Niu Niu's feelings, I don't plan to tell anyone about this."

Grandma Jin came over upon hearing the noise and said calmly, "Niu Niu is indeed not our child. Look at Niu Niu, although she grew up in our poor family, doesn't she have an inexplicable air of nobility about her?"

Jin Daya glanced at Old Lady Jin and said with a smile, "Mom, does this mean Niu Niu's family is very rich?"

"It's not clear yet, but in short, you all have to be good to Niu Niu and never make her angry!"

On the table were the dishes Liang Shuyan had prepared. After glancing at them, Grandma Jin smiled and said, "Oh my, such delicious food! These are all my favorite dishes!"

Old Mrs. Liu was in low spirits. She walked in, sat on a small wooden stool, and after a long while said, "My dear in-law, I'm getting old now, so I want to go back. No matter how that unfilial son treats me, I can't let Ruyan and her husband suffer!"

Liang Shuyan said unhappily, "How can that be? How about this, the village is planning to build a senior apartment for the elderly living alone. If you don't want to stay in our house, you can live in the senior apartment. You don't have to go anywhere, and someone will take care of your food and drink. It's much better than going home and being abused by your daughter-in-law."

Grandma Liu hesitated for a moment: "How come I didn't know about the senior apartments built in the village? Do I have to pay to get in?"

Liang Shuyan shook her head: "Don't worry, leave this to Sanwang. Sanwang and Erniu are both your sons-in-law. Although Sanwang hasn't married Ruyan yet, they are still your children. You, as an elder, shouldn't have to worry about this little bit of money, right?"