Suddenly, Jiang Tuo looked at Qiao Chu with suspicion.
He said, "She lost contact with us after the car accident three years ago. I saw on the news that she did return to China."
Qiao Chu smiled faintly and said, "I wonder how she's been doing these past few years? I heard she's doing quite well abroad."
"I don't know, I rarely pay attention to her affairs."
"Are you... going to stay at the Bamboo Garden?"
Jiang Tuo nodded. "Grandpa told me to move here."
"Grandpa is getting old, you should spend more time with him."
Jiang Tuo nodded and remained silent.
Qiao Chu continued, "I just took a look around. The bamboo garden is quite beautiful, and the air is fresh. It feels very comfortable."
"Sister-in-law, excuse me, I'm going back to my room to pack my things."
"Okay, I won't bother you anymore. We young people can get together for a meal another day, you're welcome to join us."
"Um!"
Qiao Chu left, and Jiang Tuo also went back to his room.
He only checked the message after he got to his room.
Then, reply.
"Sis, it was Qiao Chu who called me. I chatted with her for a while."
Did she mention me?
[She asked if I'd been doing well all these years, and whether I'd been in contact with her. She also told me I was coming back.]
Did she ask me about Jiang Zhi and me?
[I didn't ask! She invited me to have dinner together sometime when I'm free.]
It's good to make more friends! If she invites you to a dinner party, then go.
【Um!】
It's alright now, just get some rest.
【good!】
...
Since she had nothing better to do, Qiao Chu went to the kitchen to cook.
The chef told her to rest, but Qiao Chu repeatedly said she was fine and not tired.
The chef was a little hesitant and advised, "Young mistress, let me do it."
“We can have a cooking competition. Don’t worry, Grandpa won’t say anything. If he blames you, I’ll explain to him.”
this……
What should I do?
Just then, Jiang Chi and Du Bin returned.
Du Bin went to the kitchen and saw the chef looking at him with a troubled expression.
"Butler Du, why don't you try to persuade the young mistress? Her hands are better suited to holding a pen, while I'm better suited to holding a spoon and a kitchen knife."
Du Bin smiled and said, "You should rest. If the young mistress wants to cook, let her cook. The master also likes the young mistress's cooking."
"Okay, I'll watch from the sidelines and step in if needed."
Du Bin's smile deepened, and without saying anything more, he left the kitchen.
...
This kitchen is different from modern kitchens.
It can use natural gas, and there is also a wood-fired stove.
Qiao Chu used firewood to cook rice, and she also used firewood to cook dishes.
Hearing that his sister-in-law was cooking in the kitchen, Jiang Tuo went to check on her.
He helped watch the fire.
If there's no firewood, he'll add more.
Jiang Tuo found it quite novel to see Qiao Chu with some yellow powder.
"Sister-in-law, what are you doing?"
"The dish I made is braised chicken cooked over firewood. This stuff is cornmeal dough. It sticks to the edge of the pan and can be used to make cornbread."
"I've never tried it before, I'll have to try it later."
"It smells very good, tastes delicious, and is a green and healthy food."
"Your sister-in-law is a great cook!"
"Self-reliance leads to abundance!"
Jiang Tuo smiled.
For the first time, he felt the warmth of home.
...
Jiang Zhi has arrived.
Jiang Chi asked him to play chess.
Jiang Zhi looked around but didn't see Qiao Chu. His sharp eyes were still searching for her.
Jiang Chi smiled and said, "She's cooking with firewood. Jiang Tuo is helping; he's in charge of getting the firewood."
Jiang Zhi frowned slightly.
"A-Tuo is here?!"
“I told him to move to Zhuyuan.”
"You separated that mother and child; she'll hate you to death."
“I’m a reasonable person, and I will definitely take action when necessary. On the other hand, you need to know your limits and understand where your responsibilities lie.”
"Of course I know what I'm doing, I don't need you to warn me."
Jiang Chi stared intently at his grandson, his sharp eyes clear, and said seriously, "I only have one granddaughter-in-law, and that is Qiao Chu."
Jiang Zhi looked at his grandfather and said seriously, "I only have one wife!"
Pfft... Jiang Chi laughed, "Very good!"
"You should take better care of yourself. Winter is coming soon, so don't catch a cold. You have a heart condition, and it's easy for you to have an attack. Try not to worry about things that you can avoid."
"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'm planning to retire and enjoy a leisurely life like playing chess, raising fish, and growing flowers. You're all sensible now, so I don't need to worry about you anymore."
...
After preparing the firewood-cooked chicken and fish, Qiao Chu put them into an electric hot pot to keep them warm.
Even the baked cornbread was kept warm.
She didn't bake it too dry, just enough to keep it soft and fluffy, which is perfect for grandpa.
Seeing the dishes being served, Jiang Zhi and Jiang Chi's chess game ended.
Everyone sat down at the table, ready to eat.
Jiang Tuo: "Grandpa, brother, sister-in-law's cooking is so delicious, you should try it!"
Jiang Chi smiled happily, "I can smell the aroma, my mouth is watering."
Jiang Zhi was very considerate and served food to Qiao Chu.
He smelled the aroma and felt very hungry.
Eating food cooked by my wife brings me a great sense of happiness.
Qiao Chu smiled sweetly, "Don't praise me like that, I just made two dishes casually. The fish and chicken that Grandpa raised were especially fresh, that's what makes it special."
Du Bin: "The chickens and fish we raise ourselves are especially delicious, especially the chickens and ducks. My husband and I feed them vegetables, rice, and grains without adding any feed, so the chickens definitely taste fresh. The vegetables we grow in the backyard are pesticide-free and are also green and healthy."
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