Bowls, chopsticks, and wine glasses were already set on the table.

Quan Jinghuai was already seated and looked at her, trying to judge from her expression whether the Jiang family's affairs were progressing well or badly.

But looking at Hong Xiaoduo sitting down with a smile, Quan Jinghuai felt that it should be a good thing!

"It seems I really don't need to go over there," Quan Jinghuai said.

After hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo shook her head and smiled: "No need. I overestimated that wicked person before. I thought that he could keep his composure and plot for so many years, so he must be a ruthless character with a meticulous mind. But I didn't expect that he would also make stupid mistakes."

The dumplings weren't ready yet, so Hong Xiaoduo simply gave a brief account of what she had seen and heard during her visit to the Jiang residence, focusing on the matter of the old gardener, Lao Cai.

Quan Jinghuai was speechless after hearing this. You might say that Wu Qing is brainless, but he managed to outwit Jiang An for so many years without being exposed. If Xiao Duo hadn't met him, Wu Qing would have eventually succeeded.

But if you say he has brains, then he wouldn't have actually taken that old man as a powerful figure who had to retire from the martial arts world just because he heard him bragging.

They even arranged for him to work in the Chiang Kai-shek residence, thinking they were being farsighted and planning ahead, preparing for the day when they might need his help.

Who would have thought that at the most crucial moment, the trump card he thought he would use would turn out to be a huge joke caused by his own stupidity!

"Mother, do you want some sweet fermented rice? It's the one Second Brother made before you left. I just tasted it and it's delicious!" Yao Guang ran over and asked happily.

"Wow, Tianxuan is getting more and more amazing! She can even make sweet rice wine now? We absolutely have to!" Hong Xiaoduo exclaimed to Tianxuan, who was busy at the stove.

Tianxuan, who was cooking, was praised and happily pursed her lips.

Feiyan, who was cooking dumplings in the pot next to Tianxuan, smiled as she watched Tianxuan's happy expression.

Before long, the dumplings were ready, and Tian Shu and the others happily carried them to the table, and then went to get the dishes that Tian Xuan had cooked.

"Mom, look at the garlic I mashed, isn't it fine enough?" Tianji brought a small stone mortar to Hong Xiaoduo's side. He had just heard Tianxuan receive praise and wanted some too.

Hong Xiaoduo naturally knew what the child was thinking, but she pretended not to know. Just as she was about to praise him, Yuheng stepped forward and said, "Mom, I rolled out the dumpling wrappers today. I can roll them out very round now."

"I chopped the filling myself, and my second brother even praised me for chopping it evenly," Tianquan chimed in.

Even the youngest, Yao Guang, understood that her older brothers and sisters were trying to curry favor with their mother. Not wanting to be left behind, she squeezed forward and said, "Mother, Your Majesty, I arranged the chopsticks and dipping sauce dishes. Take a look, aren't they neat and tidy?"

On the other side of the table, only A-Ping stood there somewhat bewildered, looking at Tianquan and the others with envy in his eyes.

Seeing Hong Xiaoduo unsure which one to praise first, Quan Jinghuai gently patted the table and said, "Alright, alright, what are you all doing? These are just small tasks, isn't it your duty to do them well?"

"Sit down and eat quickly. Do you want your mother to eat something cold?"

Seeing that their master had spoken, the children made faces at each other and returned to their seats.

Tian Shu brought over a bowl of sweet fermented rice wine, and Fei Yan followed suit, giving each of them a bowl before the two sat down.

Hong Xiaoduo looked at the intact rice grains in the bowl in front of her, which exuded the aroma of rice and wine. She picked up a spoon and took a bite. The sweet rice wine had a mellow taste, the rice grains were still chewy, and the light sweetness and slightly sour wine aroma spread in her mouth.

When Hong Xiaoduo was in modern times, she loved to eat fermented glutinous rice and fermented glutinous rice balls, but compared to what Tianxuan made, Tianxuan's version was definitely the best.

A small bowl of sweet fermented rice wine was finished in just a few spoonfuls.

Hong Xiaoduo ate a whole plate of shepherd's purse and pork dumplings, along with some vegetables. She had eaten quite a lot in one meal, and rubbing her stomach, she stood up: "I can't take it anymore, I need to walk around to digest. Tian Shu, will you come with me?"

Tian Shu, who was tidying up the table, was startled when she heard herself called. Did she have something to say to her?