Chapter 37: Switching Jobs with Sister-in-law
Gu Yuexuan thought to herself, I did this to prevent you from causing problems with Tu Subo's food, but she just said lightly, "It's okay, I just happened to make breakfast, so you only need to take care of dinner, Aunt San."
Li lowered her head, responded softly, then turned around and took the initiative to set the table.
She had never been so proactive before.
Gu Yuexuan knew in her heart that the people from the second and third rooms must have had their own plans last night. She smiled slightly and casually lifted the lid of the pot.
For breakfast today, she prepared fragrant rice porridge and crispy pancakes.
The dough had been kneaded the day before. When everyone got up, she would grab a small piece and gently knead it into a pancake shape. Then she would gently press it into the right thickness with her palm and put it in the pan to bake out golden delicious slices.
The fire on the stove was carefully adjusted to a soft flame. Under the comfort of the heat, the snow-white dough was gradually dyed with an attractive golden color, and the aroma slowly spread in the air like a soft ribbon.
Mrs. Li was busy placing freshly baked cakes and warm rice porridge on the table. After the grandfather and the old lady were seated, she said softly, "Xuanxuan helped me prepare breakfast today. I will go fetch water later."
She and the Third Master had already discussed it last night. The old dispute in the eldest house now seemed meaningless, and continuing to hold a grudge would only add to the trouble.
In comparison, the couple in the second house like to take shortcuts, while the people in the first house prefer to be down-to-earth.
If we really have to choose a side, it seems more appropriate to stand on the side of the eldest house.
Upon hearing this, the old lady paused for a moment and said meaningfully, "That's very good. Helping each other is what we should do."
Yu looked at her husband's face, which was as black as the bottom of a pot, and her heart began to panic.
She gently placed the steaming pancake in Tu Su Min Fei's bowl and said nervously, "Perhaps it would be better to let Min Fei go. He doesn't need to go to the brick kiln today, so he should contribute a little."
She knew very well that if this dispute continued, it would be extremely harmful to their second branch!
"Minfei, come with me to pick up the soil."
The old grandfather had an idea. He looked at the pile of mud in the backyard and said meaningfully, "His sister-in-law is still taking medicine and can't handle such heavy work. It's just right for him to accompany her."
Tu Su Min Fei nodded and agreed without hesitation. Tu Su Min Yang, who had received his mother's advice last night, also quickly interrupted, "Grandfather, I'd like to go with you, too."
"I'm a few years older than Tu Su Min Xu, so I can definitely lend a hand!"
The dispute last night obviously disrupted the thoughts of the second and third houses, but the scene at this moment was quite satisfactory. At least on the surface, the ideas of the family members were temporarily unified.
A relieved smile finally appeared on the old grandfather's face. Before leaving, Tu Suye wisely remained silent.
Tu Subo took the water bag from Gu Yuexuan and whispered, "If you are unable to carry it, wait until I return and I will deal with it. Don't try to show off in front of others."
Gu Yuexuan instinctively wanted to explain that she was not being stubborn, but facing Tu Subo's reproachful eyes, she nodded quietly and agreed softly.
Today, with so many people around, she could just adopt the strategy of "using stillness to control movement", digging on the spot and taking it slowly.
Everyone put their tools in order and went about their business. Xi Lanfang looked at the eldest and second wives who had suddenly become proactive, and a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.
She handed Tu Su Minxu, who was shouting that he wanted to help, to Gu Yuexuan and gently reminded him, "You guys go ahead and do your work. I'll come over to help you after I finish tidying up the remaining land in the vegetable garden."
Gu Yuexuan suppressed her smile and responded, "Don't bother. You can just take care of the affairs at home."
There are enough people, so she doesn't need to go in person.
Those who suddenly became active put in a lot of energy.
The earth and rock moving task, which was originally expected to take several days to complete, is now close to completion after adding the results of yesterday's work.
This is enough to prove that people often have hidden potential that is unknown to others and will only burst out at critical moments.
Gu Yuexuan and her grandfather selected a location to dig a hole on the open ground. She rubbed her sore arms and was about to start digging herself.
However, Li suddenly said, "Xuanxuan, Third Aunt wants to talk to you about something."
Gu Yuexuan turned around in surprise and asked, "What's wrong?"
Li wielded the hoe awkwardly and sighed, "I really don't cook every meal very well. How about we switch jobs? You cook, and I'll help you dig the pit. How about that?"
She herself was not very particular about food. Even if she only lived on simple meals every day, and cooked simple porridge with Tu Subo as she did in the past, she could still bear it.
However, after Gu Yuexuan cooked a few times herself, her family became accustomed to her carefully prepared dishes and found it difficult to swallow the crude food.
She didn't want to expose this embarrassment in front of everyone.
Out of respect for her grandfather's majesty, the old lady had abandoned her usual comfort today and personally contributed. Upon hearing this, she nodded in praise, "That's very good."
"Cooking doesn't require too much physical effort, so you're the perfect person to do it."
Who doesn’t want to satisfy their appetite, and who is willing to endure the torture of the tongue?
Since other chores have been taken care of by others, it is natural to let the person who is good at cooking stand in front of the stove to give full play to his strengths.
Even Yu, who always liked to interrupt, did not have any objection this time.
Gu Yuexuan was happy to choose the easier tasks. Seeing Yu take over the hoe, she said generously, "Then I'll be in charge of cooking. Grandpa and Grandma, is there anything you'd like to eat?"
The old grandfather didn't take it seriously and replied casually, "As you wish."
The old lady, her spirits drooping from fatigue, waved her hand and said without looking up, "Do as you wish."
After all, in this whole house, the dishes she cooks are the most delicious.
Gu Yuexuan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, smiled softly, and waved towards Tu Su Minxu, with a playful look in her eyes: "Minxu, come here, I will take you to experience the fun of 'harvesting'."
Tu Su Minxu responded excitedly and followed lightly behind him, like a little shadow.
When Tu Su Minyang saw this scene, he felt an urge to try it out.
He was also eager to join in.
At this time, Yu pushed him and said gently: "You are of no use here, why don't you go and help your sister-in-law prepare dinner."
Gu Yuexuan immediately turned around and invited him with a smile: "Minyang and Yanting, come along too, let's enjoy this pastoral fun together."
Tu Su Yunxi was sleeping in the house at the moment, so it would be a good idea to take the three children out at once to avoid waking up the little girl.
Tu Su Minyang hurriedly put down the basket in his hand and followed closely behind.
Tu Su Yanting also got Li's approval and took the initiative to step forward and hold Gu Yuexuan's hand.
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