Mao Dan puffed out his little chest, looking completely self-righteous, and said in a crisp voice, "How can store-bought things be the same as homemade ones?"
After saying that, as if afraid of being overheard, she muttered softly, "Buyable food is so delicious! How can homemade food compare to store-bought food!" Her appearance was cute yet stubborn.
Upon hearing this, Xie Yan immediately understood: this was yet another child who found the food bought outside to have a unique and delicious taste!
Looking at the pouting Mao Dan, Xie Yan's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to her past life, where she had felt the same way.
Back then, she would always eagerly save her pocket money, counting it day by day, reluctant to spend it, hoping to go to the snack stalls or restaurants outside and taste those mouthwatering delicacies.
Every time she goes out for a meal, it makes her happy for a long time.
However, after finally graduating and being able to enjoy food without any worries, reality dealt her a heavy blow.
It's quite disheartening to discover that the food outside is really awful!
There seem to be many shops, but actually there are very few good ones. You finally find one that's a little better, but it's always the same few dishes.
Day after day, I quickly grew tired of the same food, and choosing what to eat at mealtimes became an ordeal.
Faced with the same old food, she couldn't find anything that could whet her appetite, and eating, which should have been a pleasurable experience, became unbearable.
She was extremely envious of her colleagues in the office who brought their own lunches.
But my cooking skills are limited, so I envy my local colleagues even more.
Other people's parents would carefully prepare delicious meals, and at noon, colleagues only needed to put their lunchboxes in the microwave, heat them up slightly, and they could enjoy a lunch full of the taste of home.
She almost got conjunctivitis from looking at it for so long.
Why!
Recalling the tragic events of his past life, Xie Yan immediately glanced at his wife beside him.
He made up his mind that from now on he would follow his wife wherever she went.
When Yu Yue goes back to university, he will buy a house next door and open a small clinic near the school. With so many students, it might be quite profitable!
Just as Xie Yan was lost in thought, Qian Hong hurriedly walked out of the kitchen carrying the last dish.
Upon seeing the large bags and packages that Yu Yuehui and Xie Yan were carrying, her brows furrowed instantly, and her anger flared up. She couldn't help but yell, "Buying so much stuff again? Don't you two know how to live?"
As she spoke, she slammed the dishes down on the table with a loud thud. "It's the New Year, we already have vegetables and meat at home, why did you buy so much stuff?" She then glared at Yu Yuehui with a reproachful look in her eyes.
She was really worried about those two children!
Life is a long journey, and if you squander all your money in one go, what will you do then?
These two kids have absolutely no sense of saving money!
What are we going to do now?
Xie Yan felt a little guilty after being suddenly scolded. He subconsciously touched his nose and quickly looked away in a panic, not daring to meet his mother-in-law's sharp gaze. He secretly prayed that this storm would pass quickly.
After all, he bought most of these things.
Yu Yue frowned slightly. Her mother was at it again. Sigh!
She's got such a temper! It seems Xie Yan really needs to change, because she said quite directly, "I bought them for everyone to eat during the New Year!"
"It's not like I buy it every day."
Seeing this, Xie Yan quickly chimed in, "Yes, Mother, it's the New Year, so we definitely need to eat well. We're usually very frugal."
Qian Hong glanced at Xie Yan, she didn't even want to talk anymore. Didn't she know what her own daughter was like?
Before they got married, they were like this. Now look at them, it hasn't been that long, and Xie Yan has led them to start spending money extravagantly.
Feeling a little guilty under his mother-in-law's gaze, Xie Yan quickly turned to look at Mao Dan, who was swallowing hard, and said with a smile, "Don't you think so, Little Grey?"
Mao Dan was staring intently at the tempting aroma of the steamed egg cake, his eyes practically popping out of his head, his mouth watering.
Hearing Xie Yan's words, without even hearing what was said clearly, he nodded vigorously, completely unaware of his grandmother's anger. He even swallowed hard again, looking incredibly cute and funny, like a little glutton.
Qian Hong: "..."
Looking at her grandson's silly face, she was both annoyed and amused. If it weren't for the fact that it was Chinese New Year, she would have liked to give the boy a good thrashing. Although she didn't use her hands, her mouth was busy, "All you do all day is eat!"
"I ate a big bowl of meat this morning, and I'm still craving it like this!"
Seeing this, Yu Shan quickly spoke up to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, what's all the fuss about during the New Year!" He smiled at Qian Hong, his eyes filled with comfort, "The children have already bought it; it's all out of their filial piety, so don't nag."
"Look, that sponge cake looks good. Let's bring it out and everyone can have a taste."
Qian Hong glared at Yu Shan and said irritably, "All you do is pretend to be a good person!"
"The child doesn't know how to manage a household, doesn't know how to guide or teach, all he knows is how to eat."
"I've bought you all the good food, how are they going to live now?"
"I've cooked such a big table of meat and vegetables, isn't that enough for you?" The voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.
Yu Shan's expression instantly turned sour after Qian Hong's rebuke.
During the Chinese New Year, being scolded like this by one's wife in front of one's son-in-law is quite embarrassing. It's hard not to feel unhappy, but one can't show it, so one can only keep quiet.
Xie Yan was at a loss for words upon seeing this scene.
He knew his mother-in-law meant well, but it was still very upsetting.
What he fears most is this kind of family conflict scenario.
I'm starting to regret it. I should have known better than to bring these things here. How did things turn out like this when we were having such a happy time?
Looking at his father-in-law's expression, he felt a little annoyed and stood there, not knowing what to do with his hands and feet.
Yu Yuehui keenly sensed Xie Yan's change in mood, quietly reached out and took his hand, gently shaking it to indicate that he shouldn't worry.
Then, she leaned close to Xie Yan's ear, lowered her voice, and said as gently as a spring breeze, "It's okay. My parents have been arguing for half their lives. It would be strange if they didn't argue one day."
"So, don't worry, it's really nothing. Don't worry about them, they'll be fine on their own in a bit." The warm breath on Xie Yan's ear reassured him a little.
“It’s not caused by the things we bought. They’re not arguing now, but they’ll argue about something else later.”
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