Chapter 51 Is Mother's Tummy Hungry?
"This bowl is for Aunt Wang first. Please taste it and see how it tastes." Jiang Nuanzhi smiled and placed the noodles in front of Aunt Wang.
Aunt Wang was a little embarrassed, but she couldn't resist Jiang Nuanzhi's enthusiasm and took the chopsticks.
After taking a bite, her eyes lit up instantly, and she couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Girl Jiang, your cooking skills are absolutely amazing! How can these noodles be so chewy? It's truly unbelievable!"
As Aunt Wang spoke, she took a bite and exclaimed, "How delicious it is! It's much better than the plain noodles we eat in town!"
"Auntie, if you like it, eat as much as you like. There's plenty at home, enough for everyone." Jiang Nuanzhi gestured to the children, "You all eat too, they should all be cooked by now."
The children had been holding back for a while.
After each person opened their bowl of noodles, they marveled at the sight while slurping up the noodles.
In no time, they finished the noodles completely.
Xiao Baozhu had some instant noodle soup left, which Xiao Er drank all of it.
Jiang Nuanzhi was actually a little tempted. However, she only took two bites before putting the rest down.
She's been controlling her weight, and it's starting to look promising. The side effect now is cravings; she wants to eat everything. This difficult phase will probably continue for a while.
However, seeing others enjoying the food she made so happily gave her a strange sense of satisfaction.
After finishing her meal, Aunt Wang prepared to go home. Jiang Nuanzhi brought her two flatbreads.
Aunt Wang felt embarrassed to accept both food and gifts, but she couldn't resist Jiang Nuanzhi's enthusiasm. Feeling quite embarrassed, she went home and said she would definitely come over tomorrow to help make clothes.
Early the next morning.
Jiang Nuanzhi woke up a little later than usual today.
When she groggily opened her eyes, she saw Xiao Baozhu holding a handkerchief in her hand, smiling as she waited for her.
Jiang Nuanzhi was startled: "Xiao Bao, why are you awake so early?"
"Mother, you're awake?"
When Xiao Baozhu saw her open her eyes, her eyes lit up immediately: "Mother, here's a handkerchief for you."
Jiang Nuanzhi took it, and groggily wiped her face: "Hey? Where are your brothers?"
"Big brother made breakfast, and brother and brother Lü are unloading firewood. Mother, are you hungry? Shall we get up and eat?"
As she spoke, she mimicked how she usually woke her up, touching her belly like a little adult.
Jiang Nuanzhi was completely charmed by her adorable appearance and hugged her in her arms, giving her a kiss.
"Brother Lü?"
"Yes, Brother Lü is here, and Grandpa Lü is here too. They brought us some delicious food, but Big Brother won't let us accept it. He said we should wait until Mom gets up. They arrived very, very early."
Jiang Nuanzhi paused for a moment before remembering that the "Brother Lü" that Xiao Baozhu mentioned must be that boy Lü Shizhu.
Thinking that even though Old Master Lü had arrived, she was still asleep, and feeling really embarrassed, she immediately got dressed and went out.
As soon as they came out, they saw Lü Shizhu with his outer garment tossed aside, chopping wood with an axe in his hand, his face flushed red from the effort. Beside him were piles and piles of chopped wood.
This scene left Jiang Nuanzhi completely stunned: "Young Master? What's going on?"
Lu Shizhu looked at him as if he had seen a savior, and immediately threw down the axe: "You're finally awake! If you hadn't woken up, I would have been tortured to death by this old man..."
"Stop babbling! Get to work!"
As soon as Old Man Lü took out the stick, Lü Shizhu trembled and immediately picked up the axe, no longer daring to speak to Jiang Nuanzhi.
"Mr. Lü, what's wrong?" Jiang Nuanzhi asked, her forehead full of questions.
Old Lu smiled and said, "Dr. Jiang, don't worry about this kid. I've found him to be utterly useless these past two days. Compared to your children, he's like heaven and earth."
Take Ping'er for example. He's still so young, yet he can easily handle things like fetching water and chopping wood.
My poor son is almost of marriageable age, but he's utterly useless. I'm taking this opportunity to discipline him. Dr. Jiang, please don't hesitate to ask him to do anything.
Jiang Nuanzhi's lips twitched: "I understand how you feel, but this doesn't seem appropriate."
"What's appropriate or inappropriate about it? Just treat him like a junior and order him around as you please," Old Master Lü said with a smile, then glared at Lü Shizhu.
“Young Master Lü…he has his strengths, you don’t need to do this.”
Jiang Nuanzhi's lips twitched. She felt inexplicably sorry for the young master. It turned out that Old Master Lü wanted to sign Young Master Lü up for the "Transformation Project".
“Yes, Ah Nuan is right. Brother Lü is really amazing. Grandpa Lü is wrong.”
Li Xiaoer was standing in front of Lü Shizhu, watching him chop wood and couldn't help but clap her hands: "Anuan, look! Brother Lü is so capable! The wood that my brother and I couldn't lift, Brother Lü brought back in one go. My brother takes a long time to chop firewood, but Brother Lü finished it in no time. He works so fast and well."
Young Master Lü had been looking gloomy, as if someone owed him money. But after being praised by the waiter, he immediately puffed out his chest and blushed slightly: "Ahem, it's not as exaggerated as you all say. When you grow up, you can naturally be as amazing as me."
After saying that, he crossed his arms and looked at Jiang Nuanzhi, clearly waiting for her praise.
Jiang Nuanzhi didn't hold back and immediately gave a thumbs up: "You are indeed amazing. This kind of magnanimity is beyond the reach of ordinary people."
Despite such a blow, he remains so optimistic and naive. What else could this be but magnanimity?
"That's right, this young master is very..."
"Young Master! What do you mean, 'Young Master'?!" Old Master Lü became increasingly displeased and slapped him across the face.
And then, that was it.
To prevent him from being beaten further, Jiang Nuanzhi simply stopped talking to him.
We did the same two sets of Baduanjin exercises, then had breakfast together, and then I gave Li Rong acupuncture.
This time, because Old Master Lü brought her a specially made set of needles, a very complete set. They looked quite valuable. Jiang Nuanzhi was almost embarrassed to accept them.
Then, they had to let Li Rong work harder. When it was time for the second acupuncture session, they let Old Master Lü try his hand.
With her watching over things, nothing bad should happen. At most, Li Rong will just get pricked a few more times.
The acupuncture went smoothly, and Li Rong was not pricked too many times. Old Master Lü sat aside, organizing his notes.
Jiang Nuanzhi also packed her things, preparing to go to the county.
Today, at the invitation of Elder Lü, Jiang Nuanzhi took Baozhu in their carriage, with Xiaoli tied to the back as they traveled together.
Inside the carriage, little Baozhu peered excitedly out the window, seemingly unable to get enough of the sights. She rarely went out, so everything was new and exciting to her.
"Mother, this carriage is so big and spacious!"
“Baozhu likes it? Madam Jiang, we’ll give you this carriage later,” said Old Master Lü.
"No, no, no." Jiang Nuanzhi waved her hands repeatedly, "Old Master Lü, I really can't accept any more of your things."
Baozhu immediately shook her head: "No, Grandpa Lü, that's fine."
Old Master Lü chuckled and patted her head: "The needlework skills your mother taught you are far superior to anything a carriage can offer."
"Elder Lü, there's really no need. Throughout history, the way to get along has always been based on reciprocity. If I accept Elder Lü's carriage, I won't even have the energy to return the favor. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep peacefully."
"I appreciate your kind intentions, Elder Lü, but I am not yet at peace with myself and cannot accept such a generous gift. Please forgive me, Elder Lü."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Lü sighed, "Alas, I was hoping to offer Madam Jiang some help in her time of need, and that she could take care of my good-for-nothing son someday when she becomes successful."
"Old Master Lü is overthinking it. In my opinion, Young Master Lü will definitely be able to take over the family business in the future."
Old Lu sighed, "Well, I guess so."
After saying that, he let out another long sigh.
"By the way, there are a few more recipes I'd like to discuss with you, my wife."
As he spoke, he picked up a booklet, and as soon as he opened it, he began to sigh heavily again.
Jiang Nuanzhi was taken aback: "What's wrong with Elder Lü?"
Young Master Lü was rubbing his sore arm and said irritably, "Don't mind him. My father is obsessed with seeing Doctor Que. He's been unusually sentimental these past few days."
"The Miracle Doctor Que?"
Jiang Nuanzhi felt that these three words were strangely familiar. She couldn't help but recall the old man who had fallen into her trap before.
(End of this chapter)
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