Chapter 166 You are not my mother!
"This... was all done by you?"
When the archery team came back, their eyes widened. They couldn't believe how the limited food they picked from the garden turned into such a rich feast.
“We just picked these?” Xu Naru’s face was almost buried in the plate.
"Well, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, look how natural they are." Liu Yunshan explained to everyone with a smile, and did not forget to pull the camera and ask: "Right? You are a witness."
The cameraman was completely speechless. He had to hold back his laughter and neither admitted nor denied it.
But Liu Yunshan was right. These were simply presented or steamed, retaining the original flavor of the vegetables.
"Fresh ingredients often only require simple processing to maintain the original nutritional content of the vegetables, which is more beneficial to health." Xiang Nuan said confidently.
"That's right." Mi Yang followed suit helplessly, as if he was being coerced.
"Just blink if you're kidnapped." Chen Jiayu said with a smile.
Mi Yang really blinked. This time he couldn't hide it anymore, so Liu Yunshan told everyone the whole story.
"Oh, then you are awesome too! You are actually... smart!" Xu Naru gave a thumbs up and stuffed a piece of Xihongsi into her mouth.
"I give full marks for this on-the-spot reaction!" Chen Jiayu also gave a thumbs up on the spot.
Mi Yang broke down again. It turned out that these mothers who were usually very particular were so casual and flexible.
The children didn’t care about all that. Their little tummies were already rumbling. They didn’t care whether it was made by skillful hands or by magic. They just wanted to eat their fill first.
"cough!"
The director suddenly coughed, and the joyful meal scene was paused. Xiaomi still had corn in his mouth, and looked at the director with bulging cheeks.
"Table manners are an important part of our Chinese culture and an important code of conduct for interpersonal communication. We should all follow the so-called order of respect and courtesy when eating."
Everyone looked at each other, and it was Nuanbao who pulled a few children to sit down one by one, and then everyone returned to their seats.
[I feel like Nuanbao is the head of the family here]
[After all, it was our warm baby who took on everything. With her left hand, she had to mediate between her younger brothers and sisters, and with her right hand, she had to watch over these worrying parents. It was too difficult~~]
[It seems like everyone is so reluctant, the joyful atmosphere is gone in an instant]
[Rules don’t affect joy. Did ancient people always have stern faces when eating? ]
Everyone sat down properly and the children started eating only after the adults started. Although they felt a little restrained, they found it very fresh and interesting.
Only Jiang Ranran.
He was still drooping his head, looking as if he had no chance of ever being happy again. He sat in the far corner, neither talking to Xiang Nuan nor looking her in the eye. A four-year-old child can remember grudges clearly.
Xiang Nuan had already caught a glimpse of him, and she didn't take the initiative to give in. If she couldn't figure it out, no matter how much she persuaded him, it would only add fuel to the fire.
"I think..." Mi Yang suddenly broke the silence: "I want to take this opportunity to tell you about my feelings today. Of course, I know that the director will definitely share and summarize at the end, but I think our Chinese dinner table is not only a place to distinguish between superiors and subordinates, to understand etiquette and to abide by rules, but also a place for family members to connect with each other and enhance understanding. So..."
He took a deep breath and looked a little excited. Chen Jiayu was the first to applaud, and everyone applauded to encourage him.
"I learned a lot today. When I first came here, I said I wanted to learn how to be a good mother and let Xiaomi experience the love of a mother, but today you taught me a hard lesson. I am a father and should correct my role. Thank you for helping me find myself."
His voice was a little choked, and his eyes almost turned red when he looked at Xiaomi.
Xiaomi grinned at him: "I want a brother."
What? Everyone was still immersed in the emotion a second ago, but Xiaomi's words almost sent Mi Yang away. It turns out that the person who attracts you most here is Jiang Ranran.
"Aunt Xiang Nuan," Xiaomi stood up and continued, "Please be my mother."
Xiang Nuan almost spit out the food in her mouth, and Mi Yang was so embarrassed that he died on the spot. However, Xiaomi didn't care and continued with a smile: "In this way, Ran Ran is my real brother!"
[After all, children speak without restraint]
[Xiaomi is so cute, my heart almost jumped out of my chest when I didn’t see Xiang Nuan, and there was almost a scandal! ]
[Look at Mi Yang, is he secretly proud of himself? ]
[Xiaomi is playing tricks on me. In order to get Ranran as her brother, she has to sacrifice her father.]
"If He He were here, she would definitely say that Xiaomi's reaction perfectly proves the lack of fatherly role models and authority in his life." Chen Jiayu said with a smile.
Mi Yang nodded awkwardly. He realized it, and this time he really realized it.
"Actually, I want to give Mi Yang a thumbs up. I can only say that he is so meticulous, careful, and thoughtful. He takes good care of Xiaomi!" Xiang Nuan exclaimed sincerely.
Mi Yang felt embarrassed. Is this still the Xiang Nuan who gave him the cold shoulder one day and confronted him the next?
"Then I want to give a thumbs up to Ranran. Ranran did a great job today. It's Xiaomi's certification!" Chen Jiayu also noticed that Ranran was in a low mood and deliberately tried to make him happy.
But Jiang Ranran didn't respond and just ate her lunch in silence.
"After everyone has enjoyed lunch and has a brief rest, we will embark on the last task of the day - papermaking, where we will experience the production process of Xuan paper." Director Zhang announced the task arrangements.
"I've done this!" Nuanbao clapped happily.
"We need to take a car, it's still some distance from here. Let's go once everyone is ready!"
The children ate their food in small bites, and all the fatigue from the morning disappeared in an instant.
In the car, Jiang Ranran still didn't speak. He leaned against the car window and ignored Xiang Nuan.
"Want to talk?" Xiang Nuan stared at the back of this stubborn little boy and asked tentatively.
Jiang Ranran still didn't speak.
[It seems that Ranran is really sad...]
[Being scolded like a dog in front of so many people and having to face the wall to reflect on one's mistakes, who can stand it, right? ]
[It seems that I don’t learn enough lessons in my daily life.]
[Let’s beat him up again. Fight poison with poison]
"Jiang Ranran, getting angry won't solve the problem, and avoiding it won't solve the problem either. Tell me why you're angry, is it because you feel you're not wrong? Or because you've lost face? Or..."
"You're not my mother!"
Xiang Nuan was stunned and didn't know how to react for a moment.
Are you angry about this? Because I have no right to scold you? I can only go along with you and protect you because I am just a contract worker in your family?!
[Jiang Ranran has gone too far! Apologize to your mother quickly! ]
[I have to beat him this time, right? What are you waiting for?! ]
[Is what the child said the truth? When they are angry, they are most likely to blurt out the truth, not to mention that they are still children. ]
[Wait, let me calm down. Is this what I said in anger or is it the truth? ]
[I told you it wasn't true! No matter how well you pretend, there will be a time when you are exposed. Jiang Ranran was so angry that she couldn't hold it back! ]
Xiang Nuan's mind told her that the camera was still on and the cameraman was eagerly taking close-ups. But her temper made her not tolerate even a little bit of it.
"Jiang Ranran, being angry is not an excuse for you to speak without restraint. I'll give you a chance to apologize."
Xiang Nuan's fierceness shocked Jiang Ranran. He wanted to shout "I won't apologize" but he held it back. He couldn't vent his anger, so it turned into tears of grievance, winding down his little face.
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