Chapter 196 Then I won't eat it.

The two little girls who were particularly close to her hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not follow.

The aroma of meat wafted from the kitchen, and they were afraid of missing their meal if they went out. Compared to Zhao Fangfang's shuttlecock and hair ornaments, they craved meat even more.

The aroma of meat could be smelled in the courtyard, and even more so in the kitchen.

The mouthwatering aroma of the meat made Old Lady Li swallow her saliva repeatedly, her eyes fixed on the braised bear meat with potatoes in the big pot, as if she wanted to eat the meat with her eyes!

But the other women were all watching her closely, so there was no way she could hide any meat; she couldn't even steal a bite!

She was very resentful in her heart: It's not like it's your family's meat, why are you keeping such a close eye on it?

If I had known, she should have come to eat right at mealtime. All that work for nothing, what bad luck!

With her big pregnant belly, Li Chunhua couldn't wait any longer and tugged at her husband's sleeve, saying, "Honey, go ask Mom for some meat so I can have a taste first."

Without hesitation, Chen Jianye replied, "I'm not going."

He didn't want to get a thorough dressing-down from his mother in front of so many people.

I can't afford to lose face like this!

Li Chunhua couldn't wait any longer; she was completely captivated by the fragrance.

Then, with a quick glance around her eyes, she rubbed her belly and exclaimed, "Look! It's not that I'm craving something, it's that your son is hungry. He's been kicking me ever since he smelled the meat."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianye's tone softened: "Just bear with it a little longer, dinner will be served soon."

Seeing this, Li Chunhua pressed on, saying, "I just want to eat a little to satisfy my son's craving, not too much."

Chen Jianye glanced at his wife's round belly and felt sorry for his son.

So after hesitating for a moment, she still strolled into the kitchen and whispered, "Mom, Chunhua said the baby in her belly wants to eat meat—"

"What a load of rubbish!"

Ma Xiulian, with her fiery temper, couldn't wait for him to finish speaking. She immediately glared at him and retorted, "I've never heard of a baby craving meat while still in the womb!"

It was clearly Li Chunhua who was craving meat, but her stupid son actually believed it.

She was so stupid that she didn't even want to save him face, so she didn't try to suppress her loud voice at all.

Immediately, all the women around him turned to look, making Chen Jianye's face flush red. He said awkwardly, "Then, then I won't eat it."

After saying that, he lowered his head and hurried out of the kitchen as if his pants were on fire.

Ma Xiulian sprayed her son away, but then turned around and filled a large bowl with meat for her granddaughter and Tingyun.

These two children are still too young; with their tiny arms and hands, they definitely can't compete with others for food. They are also very clean and don't like to share a bowl with others to eat.

Then he beckoned to Chao Sanni, called her over, and said without any hesitation, "This bowl of meat is for Guaibao and Tingyun. Keep a close eye on it and make sure they don't serve the wrong dish."

The whole bear meat was originally meant for Guai Bao!

Sanni nodded solemnly: "I will definitely keep a close eye on it!"

This is my little sister's food, so she has to keep a close eye on it.

Seeing the bear meat inside, which was even more plentiful than potatoes, everyone else was incredibly envious and drooling. Ma Xiulian really doted on her granddaughter, Guaibao!

Hearing this, Li Chunhua, who was standing at the door, felt both embarrassed and aggrieved, and went into the house with red eyes.

If she stays any longer, who knows how the other wives will laugh at her!

Upon seeing this, Li Chunshui put down what he was doing and followed her inside, asking with concern, "Little sister, what's wrong?"

(End of this chapter)