Chapter 105 Chinese New Year
The three of them were sent to another room to wash, and Jinran started preparing the dishes. Wang Cuifen wanted to help, but Jinran refused, saying, "Mom, you finally have a holiday, so you should rest. I don't have much to do, it'll be ready soon."
Unable to win an argument with Jinran, Wang Cuifen went to cause trouble for the three of them.
Jinran nodded in satisfaction; her mother did know her preferences.
Sure enough, a moment later, Wang Cuifen's voice could be heard scolding the three men. Jinran happily waved the kitchen knife, and the little rap accompanying it was so blissful.
"Three generations of fathers and sons"—what kind of human suffering is this!
It wasn't until Jinran loudly called out that dinner was ready that Wang Cuifen let them go. The three of them, father and son, were instantly revitalized by the sight of the delicious dishes on the table.
Jinran brought out a hot pot of wine, and Shen's father smiled so much his eyes disappeared.
Wang Cuifen said directly, "Give me half."
Mr. Shen initially intended to refuse, but quickly regained his composure and fawned over Wang Cuifen, filling her cup to the brim.
Because of the cold winters in Northeast China, women there can also drink some baijiu (a type of Chinese liquor).
Shen Cong and Shen Ming were both engrossed in their food; it tasted delicious, and it was no wonder they had been looking forward to going home.
I enjoyed the meal very much.
After finishing their meal, Shen Cong and Shen Ming quickly cleaned up. Jin Ran also stood up to help, but Wang Cuifen stopped her, saying, "Let your two brothers do it. What kind of men are they if they don't even do housework? They just eat whatever they want and they're so happy."
Jinran looked at her mother with admiration. How advanced her mindset was! She had none of the bizarre idea that men were the only ones who mattered in this era, and that all the good food and clothes had to go to men.
Jinran discovered that many women treat their sons and daughters differently.
Although this practice is abnormal, this preference for sons over daughters is pervasive. There's nothing we can do to change it.
Since her mother had spoken, Jinran readily agreed and sat down.
Wang Cuifen said, "Nini, you can't spoil men. Look at your father, he's useless. He doesn't care about anything. After eating, he just lies on the kang (heated brick bed). Who is he waiting for? Do you think he can clean this bowl himself? So, I'm training your two older brothers."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Shen immediately got up and started working. Wang Cuifen smiled with satisfaction.
Jinran: "Mother, tell me the truth, did you wear it too?"
After tidying up, the family went to the old house. Wang Cuifen bought cotton-padded clothes for Grandpa and Grandma Shen, chatted for a while, and then went home.
After her mother returned, Jinran happily slept until late morning every day, ignoring everything else.
After seeing her four little ones, Wang Cuifen initially disliked them intensely. However, after the four little ones started to fawn over her, Wang Cuifen fell for them.
Even when stewing meat, you have to eat it one bite at a time.
But Shen Cong and Shen Ming, who were waiting in line, didn't have this honor. They asked Wang Cuifen indignantly, "Why didn't we get it?"
Without looking up, Wang Cuifen said, "They're beautiful. Go look in the mirror."
The four little ones glanced at each other smugly, then continued to fawn over Wang Cuifen. When they saw Jinran come out, they even smugly pointed out, "See? Just let your mother find out, and we'll take care of the rest."
Jinran: "............." The matter is resolved, but it's really a waste of my brother's time.
The noisy New Year's Day arrived. Early in the morning, Wang Cuifen woke everyone up, washed up, and then set off in a grand procession with their belongings to the old house.
Jinran was surprised to see Meng Fan and Shen Yanhong at the old house. What were these two doing here for the New Year?
The eldest aunt explained somewhat awkwardly, "Oh dear, it's the first New Year after the couple got married, and the Meng family isn't here either. It's so quiet and boring, so I had them come along."
No one said anything, and it wasn't their place to say anything. As long as Grandpa and Grandma Shen agreed, it was fine. It was just a matter of adding two more sets of bowls and chopsticks.
Jinran ignored Shen Yanhong the whole time, not wanting to talk to her. It wasn't good to argue or beat people up during the New Year.
However, Shen Yanhong, who had no memory, asked Jinran cheekily, "Nini, I heard about your pig farming manual? You're really bold. You've only read a few books and learned a few things, yet you dare to teach people like this. What will you do if there are any mistakes?"
Jinran's mind is now filled with thoughts of Liuliumei—are you alright?
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