When Xia Chunmei returned from Tian Cuiya's house, she happened to run into Lao Yu selling meat. Xia Chunmei bought three catties of spare ribs and one catty of lean pork.
Save the spare ribs to stew with lotus root for lunch, use one-third of the lean meat to make lean meat porridge for breakfast, and save the remaining two-thirds to make minced meat and pickled green beans for lunch.
The porridge was almost ready, so Xia Chunmei sent Dongmei to call Tian Cuiya and her daughters over for breakfast. Xia Chunmei felt bad that they had been wronged today.
"When you go to call someone, don't say they're here for dinner. Just say I called a doctor to come and check my injury," Xia Chunmei instructed.
At this moment, Xia Dengshi was "educating" Zhaodi: "Go with her to help with the cooking. Be smart and see how she makes the dishes. Learn from her."
Xia Dengshi knew that Xia Chunmei must have made money, otherwise how could Dongmei and Yaomei's complexions have improved as well?
Niu was incredibly envious of Zhao Di being able to go with her to work as a cook. She said sourly, "Mother, how could a little girl like her possibly learn the skills? If I went, it would be different. I could definitely learn in just a few days. It's just a pity that Xia Chunmei is very shrewd. She only wants Zhao Di to go."
"Sister Tian, my eldest sister said she found a doctor to treat your injuries. Why don't you take your nieces to my house?" Xia Dongmei said.
Xia Dengshi didn't suspect anything, but given that Xia Chunmei had given them subsidies before, Xia Dengshi thought that Xia Chunmei would most likely give them eggs again this time.
So she warned, "If Xia Chunmei gives you eggs, remember to bring them all back to me. If I find out you're hiding and eating them all by yourself again, Tian Cuiya, I'll beat you to death!"
Tian Cuiya shrank back in fright.
"Why aren't you hurrying over there with those money-losing brats? What are you standing here for?"
Tian Cuiya was so frightened that she quickly took her three children and followed behind Xia Dongmei.
"Sister Tian, Zhao Di, come in quickly."
Xia Chunmei invited them in; fragrant lean meat porridge and steamed egg custard were already laid out on the table.
Xia Chunmei knew Xia Dengshi's nature, so this time she didn't boil the eggs for them but made them into steamed egg custard.
Tian Cuiya and her three children drooled over the delicious-smelling breakfast, but dared not sit down at the table, especially with Xia Qiumei still standing in the corner, making them even more hesitant.
"Sister Tian, Zhao Di, I feel really bad that you got beaten up today. I called you over for breakfast mainly to apologize to you."
Tian Cuiya did hate Qiu Mei, but she knew very well that this matter had nothing to do with Xia Chunmei. Moreover, Xia Chunmei's willingness to take Zhao Di to run the kitchen was tantamount to promising Zhao Di a bright future. For her, this beating was worth it!
"Zhaodi, Xiangnan, Duoyu, come and try your aunt's cooking." Xia Chunmei pushed the steamed egg custard in front of them. "Eat the steamed egg custard first, and then drink the porridge."
Xiangnan and Duoyu, being young, couldn't resist the temptation and started eating heartily with their chopsticks. Tian Cuiya, seeing her daughters' greedy expressions, felt so distressed that she burst into tears.
Xia Chunmei served Tian Cuiya a large bowl of lean meat porridge: "Sister-in-law, you should eat too."
"Zhaodi, eat up, my eldest sister's lean meat porridge is delicious." Xia Dongmei handed her chopsticks. "Second sister, time to eat."
Xia Chunmei's lean meat porridge smelled delicious, and Xia Qiumei couldn't resist eating it for a long time, but she was too embarrassed to come and eat it. As soon as Xia Dongmei called out, Xia Qiumei immediately came over with her bowl and chopsticks.
As soon as she reached out, Xia Chunmei smacked her hand with her chopsticks and said with a stern face, "Who told you to eat this? If you want to eat, earn it yourself!"
Xia Qiumei was surprised that Xia Chunmei was actually serious, and burst into tears.
"You won't admit your mistakes, you won't be humble, and you still want to eat? You're not capable enough, go earn your own food!" Xia Chunmei said sternly.
When Xia Qiumei cried, Tian Cuiya and her daughters felt a little embarrassed.
"Sister-in-law, Zhaodi, ignore her, eat your food."
When Xia Qiumei saw Zhao Di eating with gusto, and then remembered that Zhao Di was going to go with Xia Chunmei to run the kitchen, she was furious.
If she has nothing to eat, why should she eat?
In a fit of anger, Xia Qiumei raised her hand and knocked over Zhao Di's bowl.
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