Chapter 21 Filial Piety
The table was filled with fruits and meat. Seeing so many things now, Mother Gu was no longer as resistant as before.
The reason she resisted before was that she didn't want her daughter-in-law to spend money indiscriminately, but after being enlightened by the old man, Mother Gu has gradually come to terms with it.
Some of her older sisters help out their sons and daughters-in-law all day long, but in the end they don't receive any respect at all and are taken for granted.
Her daughter Yunxi always thinks about the old couple. Whenever she cooks something delicious, she would think of serving some to them.
It would not be a good idea for her to keep pushing it away, as it might discourage Yunxi. After all, this was something that many people could not envy.
With such a filial daughter-in-law, Gu's mother can now hold her head high among all the old sisters and is the object of everyone's envy.
She could accept the fruits and meat that they usually eat, but why did she bring them a can of malted milk today?
To be honest, in all her years, Mother Gu has never drunk malted milk.
This stuff is very expensive. I heard that one can costs over forty dollars.
People like them who farm in the countryside and earn work points don't make much money at the end of the year.
A normal worker can only earn 6 yuan a month at most, and this money is still needed to support the family's food, clothing, housing and transportation.
If there are many children in the family, the money earned in a month may not be enough to cover the expenses, so few families can afford malted milk.
There are exceptions. Some families buy malted milk for their unweaned children.
They are such an old couple, wouldn’t it be a waste for them to drink such a precious thing?
"Yunxi, I'll take the meat and fruits. Take this can of malted milk back for Yanyan to drink."
"Your father and I are already so old, it would be a waste if we drank it. Let Yanyan drink it, it will help her grow."
Lin Yunxi had known this was the case for a long time; the older generation was just like this, devoting their lives silently.
Even if you have been busy all your life, you would still think of leaving something delicious or useful for the younger generation at home.
"Mom, look at what you said, you and my dad are old, so we need to pay attention to taking good care of our health."
"Yanyan, don't worry. I have more in my room. You can keep this can and drink one cup every day with my dad and me."
Lin Yunxi’s warehouse used to store several boxes of milk powder, ranging from infant to adolescent milk powder.
In addition, she also raises several dairy cows in her space, which are completely fed with spiritual spring water and high-quality pasture in the space, and the milk quality is very good.
It’s just that milk cannot be directly absorbed by the human body, so Lin Yunxi always adds a little bit of it when making snacks to enhance the taste and flavor.
But milk powder processed with modern technology is different. It contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper and other ingredients essential to the human body.
It is rich in calcium, has a reasonable calcium-phosphorus ratio, has a high absorption rate, and can replenish the minerals needed by the human body in a timely manner.
Therefore, after her trip to the county town this time, she was able to do it openly, and in the future, she can directly take out things like milk powder and use them.
After all, no one knows what she bought when she went to the county town this time.
Don't ask why she didn't get milk powder for Gu's father and mother, but malted milk that has been eliminated by the times.
The question is that malted milk is not common at this time, let alone milk powder. Taking it out rashly will only bring danger to the family.
Mother Gu knew Lin Yunxi's character. She looked soft on the surface, but in fact, once she made a decision, even two cows couldn't pull her back.
Therefore, she no longer thought about pushing it out.
"Yunxi, wait a moment." As she said that, Gu's mother quickly walked into the bedroom.
When he came out, he was holding a cloth bag and two big unity notes.
"Yunxi, you are a filial child. Your father and I know everything, but you really have to accept this money."
The old couple have saved some money over the years by living frugally, and with the five dollars their second son sends back every month, they have some spare change.
Moreover, Xiao Zheng only comes back a few times a year, so Yunxi usually helps take care of the elderly and children at home.
During the busy farming season, people still have to work, and you can imagine how hard it is.
Now in Gu's mother's heart, Lin Yunxi's position is probably higher than Gu Zheng's.
"Mom, you are embarrassing me. This is a gift from me to you and my dad. How can you take money for it?"
As he spoke, Lin Yunxi stuffed the money back into Lin's mother's hand.
"My daughter-in-law is half your daughter. If you continue to be so distant with me, I won't dare to send food to you next time."
Lin Yunxi said in a slightly coquettish tone.
Having seen the complicated relationships between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in modern times, she still likes getting along with her mother-in-law, Gu's mother.
In Gu's mother's heart, she naturally treated her as her daughter, so she had to accept it.
She just said helplessly: "Okay, I'll accept it this time, but don't buy it next time. Your father and I are still in good health."
"Buy more things for yourself and Yanyan."
"I got it, Mom." Lin Yunxi agreed with a smile, thinking to herself that she should just get through this first.
When Mother Gu saw that Lin Yunxi agreed, she felt relieved and handed over the cloth bag in her hand.
"Didn't you say last time that it was uncomfortable to wear leather shoes at home? I bought you a pair of slippers these two days. Try them to see if they fit your feet."
Lin Yunxi didn't expect that her mother-in-law would remember what she said casually during a chat and even make a pair for her.
She grew up in an orphanage, and this was the first time she received a pair of shoes made by her family elders.
So I was quite touched: "Thank you, Mom."
Lin Yunxi took out the shoes and fell in love with them at first sight. The color and style were very casual and gave a homely feel.
The soles are made of thick quilted fabric and the uppers are made of coarse wool.
The color chosen is light blue, which is very pleasing to the eye even from a modern aesthetic point of view.
Then, she tried them on and found that the thousand-layer sole was very comfortable, breathable and sweat-absorbent, and felt very good on the feet.
And the shoes are specially left one size larger, so when I wear a pair of thick socks in winter, my feet won’t feel tight.
Lin Yunxi stood up and tried to take two steps: "It's very suitable, thank you mom."
When it comes to cooking, farming, and cultivating new varieties of crops, she is very good at it and can be called an expert.
She had learned to knit sweaters, but she had never tried technical work like making clothes or shoes.
On the one hand, it was because she was very busy and had to deal with various documents in the company and the farm every day.
On the other hand, modern manufacturing is very developed, and daily necessities like these can be bought, which is very convenient and there is no need to make them yourself.
When Mother Gu saw the smile on Lin Yunxi's face, she knew that she liked it very much.
"You're welcome. I'm the best at making shoes. I made all the shoes, big and small, in the house before."
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