Mrs. Wei stood in the kitchen, frowning as she looked at the few ribs that the eldest son's family had brought over.

I heard that my sister-in-law sent a whole pig's head to her family, and even the village head and Xiuxiu's family sent five catties of meat, but they only gave their family three ribs...

These are still sisters-in-law, who are practically family! They give so much to outsiders, but so little to their own brothers.

Wei felt that Du was not distinguishing between close and distant relatives, and was somewhat displeased.

That evening, Ye Caiping's family enjoyed pork rib soup.

Ye Caiping took a sip of the soup and smiled, "Actually, it's quite fragrant and doesn't have a gamey smell."

"Where's the gamey smell? This is what's called fresh!" said Grandma Ye. "If you know how to prepare it, it will be incredibly fragrant!"

The days flowed by peacefully.

Besides mixing ingredients at the spicy soup workshop, Ye Caiping also went to the furniture workshop to take a look.

Those apprentices learned quickly, since they only needed to learn one process. As long as they studied it diligently, they could master the skills very quickly.

Ye Caiping took the first batch of blueprints to the furniture workshop and discussed them with Wang Shuantou and others:

“Let’s make a batch of small items first, such as embroidered stools, kang tables, and five-drawer chests, so they can practice.”

Wang Shuantou and Ye Lizheng both agreed.

After discussing it, Ye Caiping returned home.

Old Mrs. Ye was picking vegetables on the porch when she saw her come in empty-handed and said, "Why haven't I seen you eating stewed mixed fish?"

Ye Caiping choked for a moment: "Didn't Mother say last time that there was something delicious to eat? If you want to eat, I'll go fishing right now."

Grandma Ye sighed, "No, no, no, I was just curious. You ate this several times recently!"

"There haven't been many times."

It must be because she told Shen Zhiyan about it last time, and that's why Shen Zhiyan stopped sending it to her.

Ye Caiping was relaxed and happy. She pulled up a small stool and sat down to pick vegetables with Grandma Ye.

Grandma Ye asked, "Where is that Mr. Qian from yesterday?"

Ye Caiping looked completely bewildered: "Which Mr. Qian?"

"They're from Deyue Restaurant in Fucheng! They come here often to pick up goods, and they even came to borrow the outhouse yesterday."

Ye Caiping suddenly realized: "Oh, I vaguely remember him. I have no idea where he's from, but he's a business partner."

Grandma Ye was speechless.

Ten days have passed since I last sent the little fish! The little fish hasn't appeared since.

Recently, she has been observing the partners who come to pick up goods, and she pays attention to those who are around thirty to forty years old.

Grandma Ye even suspected that she had misunderstood, because her daughter had actually been fine all along.

"Lady Ye, your servant is here!!!" A loud voice suddenly rang out from outside.

Ye Caiping was startled. Oh my god, it's Dragon Boat Festival! Is this guy sending her fish again?

Ye Caiping's face turned pale, and she rushed out in one stride.

"Huh?" Grandma Ye was taken aback when she saw her running so fast. She put down the vegetables and followed after her.

Ye Caiping had just arrived at the gate, ready to open it, when she turned around and saw that Old Mrs. Ye had followed her. Her face turned awkward.

"Why is Mother here?"

"Can't I do it?"

"No...it's just...you go back to what you're doing, I'll open the door." How could she explain that someone had brought her small fish?

"Madam Ye, Madam Ye. Are you home? It's Duanwu!" Duanwu was still knocking on the door.

Ye Caiping: "..."

"Oh dear, they're calling us. Coming, coming!" Grandma Ye hurriedly opened the door.

Duanwu's smiling face came into view. Ye Caiping was a little scared. She took a step forward and was about to pull him aside to hide him.

Unexpectedly, a horse-drawn carriage appeared behind Duanwu.

A small head popped out of the car window; it was Shen Manman: "Auntie, I'm here!"

Ye Caiping breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn't the little fish fry; it was Manman! How wonderful!

Shen Manman jumped off the car and hopped in front of Ye Caiping.

Before he could speak, a handsome man in dark brocade boots stepped off the carriage, followed by a blue robe with silver cloud patterns. He lifted the curtain and stepped down.

Shen Zhiyan actually came too!

Ye Caiping: "..."

Seeing her somewhat surprised expression, Shen Zhiyan raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong?"

Ye Caiping shook her head: "It's nothing. I didn't expect you to come."

"Can't I come?"

"Yes, it's possible! It's just a bit unexpected."

Shen Zhiyan said calmly, "You sent my family half a wild boar last time, it was quite delicious, thank you."

Ye Caiping: "Haha, is it possible that that was a return gift from my older brother and Xuan'er?"

Shen Zhiyan looked at Shen Manman.

Shen Manman turned around guiltily, then suddenly pointed into the distance: "Ah, there's a dog over there!"

Ye Caiping chuckled: "Please come inside."

Turning around and seeing Old Madam Ye, Ye Caiping introduced, "Oh, I forgot to introduce you, this is my mother. Mother, this is Ye Xuan's husband, Shen Zhiyan."

Shen Zhiyan bowed and greeted her, "Greetings, Aunt Ye."

Grandma Ye then came to her senses: "Oh, hello Mr. Shen, please come in."

Shen Zhiyan and Shen Manman followed Ye Caiping into the house.

Duanwu, familiar with the place, turned towards the workshop and pulled the carriage to the livestock shed through the back door.

Upon entering the gate, Ye Caiping saw Xiao Yan coming out of the kitchen and said, "Go to your uncle's house and tell Xuan'er that his husband has arrived. Also, call Yinhua over and tell her that Manman has come."

Xiao Yan hurriedly ran out, and Ye Caiping led Shen Zhiyan and his daughter into the main room.

Jin'er and Huan'er came running when they heard the noise, and took Manman's hand: "Sister Man, what brings you here?"

"I've come to play with you!"

Everyone took their seats, and soon Ye Xuan and the others arrived.

Ye Daquan and Madam Du had never met Shen Zhiyan before, so when they heard that he had arrived, they naturally wanted to meet him in person.

Grandma Ye, Grandpa Ye, and Ye Daquan and his wife were all stunned as they looked at Shen Zhiyan sitting upright in the chair.

Is this the legendary Mr. Shen? How can he look so young and handsome?

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