"What are you chatting about that makes you so happy?"
Just as the atmosphere became tense, Madam Yang walked in carrying a pot of fish soup.
The aroma of the fish soup instantly filled the entire room, dispelling the previous tension.
Lili has achieved her goal; the hook has been cast, and if she's not mistaken, the fish will take the bait.
He possessed a vast collection of books and was a man of great learning, yet he lived in seclusion in the countryside.
Then look at the air of authority in Old Master Yang's eyes.
It was obvious to her that her intuition told her this must be a retired civil servant!
Or perhaps a very famous literary figure.
As for which one it is, why he is here, why his grandfather is lame, and why his mother knows nothing about these things.
As for their true identities, time will tell!
Therefore, the little dumpling immediately turned its attention to the milky white fish soup.
The fish was the one that Shen Laosan brought over today; it was big and fat.
Ever since she tasted the fish soup made by Yang, she has been longing for its flavor.
Wow! Fish soup!
The two little ones were instantly drawn to him, and Lili even jumped straight down from Grandpa Yang's arms.
Old Master Yang's expression returned to normal instantly. When he saw Madam Yang coming over, he immediately acted as if nothing had happened.
With a smile, Madam Yang placed the fish soup in the center of the table and said to the two elders, "I was just telling Mother that I was worried the two little ones would cause trouble for you, but it seems they are quite well-behaved."
Lili snuggled up to Yang Shi and said, "Mommy, I'm such a good girl."
Madam Yang pinched Lili's little face: "Mother made pork belly today, it will be ready soon, you and your brother stay here and be good."
"Mmm!" Lili nodded obediently.
"Don't worry, Mother, I'm watching over my sister!" Shen Jialuo patted her chest proudly.
Madam Yang smiled and said, "You're much more troublesome than Li Bao!"
Shen Jialuo expressed her hurt feelings: "No way!"
Mrs. Yang patted the two little ones on the head with a smile and said to the two elders who were watching with a smile, "Grandpa and Grandma, the dishes will be ready soon."
Madam Yang nodded: "Don't rush, be careful."
"Yes," Madam Yang replied and went out.
Lili and Shen Jialuo, the two little ones, knew they couldn't touch their chopsticks yet, but they were really craving it, so they squatted down next to the fish soup, their heads huddled together looking at the side dishes in the soup.
“Li Bao, look, there are wood ear mushrooms in the fish soup today. Are they the ones we picked from the mountain the day before yesterday?” Shen Jialuo said, pointing to the wood ear mushrooms in the soup.
"Maybe." Lili looked at the milky white, rich soup and silently swallowed. "It smells so good, honey, can you smell it?"
Pear closed her eyes, her little nose following the scent in the air.
Shen Jialuo was also incredibly tempted: "I can smell it, it smells so good..."
Madam Yang couldn't help but chuckle. Ever since Wan Niang got married, the house had been deserted, with only two elderly people, half-buried in the ground, and their son and daughter-in-law remaining.
The presence of the two little ones today has dispelled the chill in the house.
Previously, Shen Jialuo was incredibly noisy, but this was the first time he hadn't made a fuss. Grandpa Yang was able to enjoy the feeling of being with his grandson, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
The food was quickly set on the table, and the family of eight sat around the small table, creating a strangely warm atmosphere.
"Father, Sanlang will be going back to the academy in a few days. He will take the exam in August." Madam Yang put a piece of meat on Lili's and Shen Jialuo's plates and said, "There's no rush to harvest the rice at home. We'll come back to harvest it after Sanlang finishes his exam."
Because Yang Ji was injured and Guo was pregnant when they bought the land, the only people who could work were the elderly Mrs. Yang and Mr. Yang, who were in their prime at the time. Therefore, they did not buy too much land, only four mu.
As the two elderly people get older, they are no longer able to work in the fields.
After Yang married Shen Laosan, Shen Laosan would often come over to help whenever he had free time.
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Yang immediately shook his head: "Let Sanlang focus on the exam; there's no need to worry about these things."
Shen Laosan is a man of real talent and ability. His two previous mistakes were a great pity. He must prepare well this time.
Madam Guo chimed in, "That's right, your grandfather is right. Sanlang is about to take the exam, why worry about these things? Your father and I will take care of these things. Just let Sanlang focus on the exam."
“Grandfather, I know what I’m doing,” Shen Laosan said. “I’ll definitely get good grades this time!”
He knew that the Yang family had agreed to marry Wan Niang to him largely because he was a scholar.
Grandpa Yang loves reading and has always been very supportive of him. This time, he absolutely cannot let down the expectations of the Yang and Shen families!
More importantly, before this exam, he always had an inexplicable confidence that filled him with energy.
Shen Laosan smiled as he looked at Lili, who was enjoying her meat, and said, "Lili said that I will definitely pass the exam this time."
Lili, who was engrossed in eating, paused for a moment, then said emotionlessly, "Mmm-hmm!"
Then continue the battle with the pork belly.
"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you." Helplessly, Madam Yang ladled her a bowl of soup, interrupting her rhythm of eating meat.
"It's great that you have this kind of effort." Grandpa Yang nodded in satisfaction. "Whether you pass the exam or not is not important. What's important is to do your best."
In fact, the old man knew that Shen Laosan would pass the exam one day. As the former Grand Tutor, he could naturally see a person's greatest potential.
However, Shen Laosan had been incredibly unlucky before, even he was astonished.
Madam Yang echoed Madam Yang's words: "Yes, you should focus on your own preparations and not worry about things at home."
"Grandparents..." Just as Madam Yang was about to persuade them again, she suddenly heard a knock on the courtyard gate.
Yang Ji stood up: "I'll go open the door."
"Hey!" Shen Jialuo jumped up in a flash. "Grandpa, you sit down, I'll go open the door!"
Before he could answer, Shen Jialuo had already dashed to the door and opened it.
An elderly man with white hair, around sixty years old, was standing at the door carrying a basket of things. He seemed surprised to see that it was Shen Jialuo who opened the door.
The person who came was Granny Zhang, who lived closest to the Yang family. When the Yang family first arrived in Xiucai Village, they were unfamiliar with the place and the people. It was Granny Zhang who kindly helped the Yang family settle down step by step.
The Yang family didn't interact much with outsiders, but they always remembered Old Lady Zhang's kindness.
Having been neighbors for so many years, the two families have a very good relationship, and the Yang family respects her very much.
"Jialuo, where is your great-grandmother?" Old Mrs. Zhang asked.
"Great-Grandma Zhang!" Shen Jialuo greeted politely, "Great-Grandmother and the others are having dinner. I'll go call them for you!"
Shen Jialuo turned to go inside and call for help, but was stopped by Old Lady Zhang: "Oh, it's my fault for coming at the wrong time. Since you're eating, just eat. I'm fine."
Old Mrs. Zhang handed the basket in her hand to Shen Jialuo.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com