Although the children were somewhat disappointed, it was still within acceptable limits.

They went their separate ways to continue their work, and He Shitou resignedly returned to the backyard.

The two ovens can roast a total of twenty rabbits, and the rich aroma wafts from one end of the village to the other.

Ever since Tao returned the hundred coins to He Tiantian, Old Mrs. Zhao's health has indeed gradually improved.

Everyone found this quite strange, and they were all saying behind his back: Zhao Xiangyang really loves his wife and daughter! Old Mrs. Zhao really went too far in what she did!

The sun was shining warmly at that moment.

Wancun Hua placed a recliner in the yard and helped Old Lady Zhao lie down to bask in the sun.

Old Mrs. Zhao looked full of energy, but suddenly, she was also attracted by the aroma of meat in the air.

Old Mrs. Zhao couldn't resist and took a couple of sniffs.

"The smell of meat? Who eats meat at this time of year?"

With such a fragrant meaty aroma, there must be a lot of it!

Wan Cunhua had smelled it long ago; she was practically drooling.

"Grandma, I don't know either. Should I go out and take a look?"

Seeing how much Wan Cunhua craved it, Old Lady Zhao really wanted to scold her for being so spineless. But after thinking about it, she decided against it.

They haven't had meat in a long time, so it's no wonder the family is craving it.

Old Mrs. Zhao nodded, "Then go and see whose house it is, and ask what kind of meat they bought and how much it costs per pound now. If it's not expensive, we'll buy some too."

Fortunately, she still had a few hundred coins in her savings.

Wan Cunhua's eyes lit up after hearing this, "Oh, Grandma, I'll go right now."

After saying that, Wan Cunhua ran out.

Zhao Daniu was chopping firewood in the yard. He had overheard every word of his wife's conversation with his grandmother.

Zhao Daniu chuckled twice, then leaned close to Old Lady Zhao and whispered, "Grandma, is it true that you just said you were buying meat to eat?"

Old Mrs. Zhao glared at her eldest grandson with annoyance. "Your parents are working in the city now, I heard they earn several hundred coins a month, but they won't even offer to spend some money to buy meat for this old woman?"

"Uh..." Zhao Daniu was already bad with words, and he had no idea how to respond to this.

"Grandma... my parents might be saving money for Tiezhu's wedding. The bride price has gone up these days, you know?"

Old Mrs. Zhao took a couple of deep breaths. She had heard other old women talk about the rising bride price.

But what kind of excuse is that?

"Hmph, it's still your parents who have no intention of taking care of this old woman. When we separated the family, they said they would take good care of this old woman, but what about now?"

These past few days, Old Lady Zhao has been reminiscing about the days before the family divided their property. Back then, she was the head of the household, and life was wonderful.

Unlike now, she's fallen ill. Her two sons, seeing that she's old and useless, have become distant from her.

Zhao Daniu knew he couldn't win against his grandmother, and he scratched his head in frustration.

He felt that his parents were very filial and caring towards his grandmother, so why was his grandmother still dissatisfied?

Wancunhua went out and followed the fragrance all the way to the village entrance.

On the way, when she passed behind Liu's house, she also met Cheng Taotao and Cheng Zhizhi.

Wancunhua wasn't familiar with the new bride in the village, but now, out of curiosity about the source of the fragrance, she struck up a conversation with her.

"Hey... why does this smell get better and better here? Whose house is it?" Wan Cunhua asked casually.

Cheng Taotao and Cheng Zhizhi pointed to He Tiantian's house in unison, "Over there, that's Aunt He's house."

Wan Cunhua followed the direction of the finger's gaze and asked somewhat uncertainly, "Really?"

Cheng Taotao said, "How could this be fake? My sister and I have been standing here for most of the day. Didn't you see the village kids standing outside your yard wall?"

After being reminded of this, Wan Cunhua looked and realized it was true.

The smell is so delicious, it's making her stomach rumble.

She clicked her tongue, then tried to start a conversation, "Why is the He family eating meat when it's neither a holiday nor a festival?"

"They're rich, I heard they're doing business in the city."

"By the way, isn't that your second aunt's house, Village Beauty? Why don't you go in and take a look?" Cheng Taotao said deliberately.

Her mother-in-law had told her about the messy affairs of the Zhao family before.

Wan Cunhua looked somewhat embarrassed. "Sigh, isn't it all because of my grandma..."

If Grandma hadn't fallen out with Second Aunt, Second Aunt would definitely have been able to support the younger ones when she became successful.

"Alright, I'll go take a look. You guys chat." Wan Cunhua waved and left.

Cheng Taotao and Cheng Zhizhi exchanged a glance. Cheng Zhizhi suggested, "Sister, shall we go to the city for a stroll?"

Now that they have a large sum of money, they should treat themselves better.

Cheng Taotao thought the same thing, "Okay, let's go to the city and eat meat too."

"But how are we going to get there? Shouldn't you tell your mother-in-law?"

"Let's take the oxcart in the village. I just saw Uncle Li! I'm not talking to her anymore. She looks at us like we're dogs every day. It's so annoying!"

After discussing it, Cheng Taotao and Cheng Zhizhi reached a consensus.

Wan Cunhua didn't dare to knock on the door. Like the other children in the village, she hid by the courtyard wall.

The aroma here is stronger, and you can also hear people talking in the courtyard.

The rabbit meat was already roasted, and He Shitou was cutting it with a knife.

The children all gathered together, and each one got a large piece.

"Uncle, I want that big rabbit leg."

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