Seeing them like this, Liang Wanrong couldn't help but wipe away her tears.
They simply used tears to vent the bad emotions that had been building up in their hearts, without mentioning the deceased.
After a long while, Shen Yunting finally let go of him, wiped away her tears, and said somewhat embarrassedly:
"I haven't seen Aunt Ran in so long, I missed her terribly, that's why I lost my composure a bit. Come on, let's take you back to your rooms to rest. We can talk about it tomorrow."
After quickly settling the two of them in, Shen Yunting reluctantly returned to his room.
Luo Qi'an hadn't slept and had been waiting for her. He had gone out to check on her because she hadn't returned for a long time and saw her crying in a woman's arms. He guessed that it was the "godmother" she had mentioned before.
He couldn't think of anyone else but this person.
The reason he took Xiao Yanyue as his disciple was also related to this. If she only stayed at the Shen family temporarily, the child would definitely not have a sense of belonging or security, which was definitely not what Tingting wanted to see.
With the master-disciple relationship established, the psychological bond becomes much stronger.
Seeing that his wife's eyes were still a little red, Luo Qi'an helped her remove her outer clothes, pressed her into the warm quilt, and held her tightly.
Although there are no words of comfort, a hug can sometimes be more comforting than words.
*
The next day, Shen Xingmian got up early, thinking that it was her great-aunt's first meal after entering the mansion, so it didn't need to be particularly lavish, but it should be a comfortable meal.
My great-aunt came in very late last night, and my aunt was probably already asleep and had no idea that someone had come to visit.
So she thought she could help with the preparations.
There were frozen wontons in the room. When making dumplings, she specially made some, which cooked faster than dumplings. Each person had a big, hot bowl, which was perfect for breakfast.
Peel a few large potatoes, wash them, shred them, wash away the starch, blanch them, drain them, add cooking oil and seasonings, and you have a refreshing side dish.
I also made a stir-fry of shredded pickled cabbage with glass noodles; it was sour and spicy, and very appetizing.
She didn't know her great-aunt's taste, so she only added a little spice, which shouldn't be too much for her to handle.
The sesame-filled glutinous rice balls I made before were especially fragrant. My great-aunt had definitely never tried them before, so I cooked some for her to try something new.
By the time Mu Zhizhi entered the kitchen, Shen Xingmian had already arranged everything. All that was left was for everyone to wash up, put the food in the pot, and it would be ready.
Seeing her aunt's surprised expression, Shen Xingmian quickly explained to her that someone had come to visit, and then added apologetically:
"Aunt, your two maternal grandparents will probably be staying for a long time. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, just tell me quietly, and I'll definitely take care of it for you. Your feelings as family are the most important thing!"
Mu Zhizhi understood her meaning perfectly well. Although she didn't mind, she still felt very pleased and comforted to be treated with such solemnity.
She smiled and patted Shen Xingmian's head, saying generously, "Mianmian takes care of everything, so there's nothing inconvenient for your aunt. When Butler Li and the others arrive, I won't even have time to cook anymore. That'll be the hardest time, when I won't be able to do anything."
Shen Xingmian knew the rest was all a joke; who would want to be busy all day if they could rest? But since her aunt said so, she naturally had to play along and praise her.
So she shook her head and said, "Oh dear, how could that be? I love my aunt's cooking so much, I'd crave it if I didn't have it. How about... you secretly cook for me every day from now on, okay?"
"You clever little girl, alright, tell your aunt what you want to eat, and I'll secretly cook for you. Are you happy now?"
As soon as they finished speaking, they heard a series of footsteps and chatter outside. Shen Xingmian immediately put her index finger to her lips and shushed them, as if protecting their little secret.
Mu Zhizhi was charmed by her cuteness, smiled and nodded, and prepared to put the wontons into the hot water.
Shen Yunting brought in two grandmothers, treating them with great affection, and even wanted to seat them in the main seats.
However, neither of them went over; instead, they chose to sit in the guest's seat.
Just because the children are willing to be close to them doesn't mean they'll lose their sense of propriety and start acting like elders in the general's mansion.
Grandma Wanrong hurriedly went to the stove to see if she could help with any chores, and Mu Zhizhi quickly urged her to do so, saying it would be done soon.
Fearing that she might be at a loss, Shen Xingmian took the initiative to pull her to a seat and introduced what breakfast was available with a smile, saying that if there was anything they wanted to eat, they could add it now.
"Mianmian, stop busy. We've been eating whatever we can find along the way. There aren't as many rules as before. This is good enough for us today. Please rest."
Looking at her great-aunt's gentle and kind appearance, Shen Xingmian really felt that it was all her fault for being too young. Otherwise, it would have been much better to call her "auntie." Calling her "great-aunt" made her sound like an old lady.
It's such a jarring contrast to seeing such a beautiful face again.
During the first meal, everyone was inevitably a little awkward and polite, which Shen Xingmian understood, thinking that things would get better in a few days.
Moreover, everyone is very sensible, and no one is prone to causing trouble, so things are quite harmonious.
If she really had a terrible relative, she probably wouldn't be able to resist kicking that person out. If they like to nitpick so much, they should just go out and earn their own living.
The atmosphere in this home is quite nice now.
When Shen Xingyan learned that the guest at her home was Xiao Yanyue's maternal grandmother, she didn't feel any awkwardness at all and went up to her and affectionately called her "Great-Auntie."
A real "young girl" is different; her enthusiasm is genuine and unpretentious, quite different from Shen Xingmian, who is an adult at heart.
Okay, with my cousin here, we don't need her to lighten the mood at all.
Socially anxious Shen Xingmian breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Seeing her two grandmothers gradually relax as her cousin amused her, she felt even happier. This family really couldn't function without her cousin!
I need to give her some gifts later; she deserves a lot of credit, haha.
The food on the table was praised one by one, and no one thought it was just polite talk, because their own family members also thought it was delicious, haha.
The wontons are piping hot when they're fresh out of the pot, but after stirring them a few times with a spoon and blowing on them a few times, they're ready to eat.
Thin skin, generous filling, juicy inside, and delicious taste—every bite is a treat on a cold day.
Shredded potatoes are a little cold, but breakfast shops in the north usually serve them with porridge and side dishes, so most people can get used to them.
After a meal, the initial awkwardness had mostly dissipated.
The two grandmothers also joined in the atmosphere, and the smiles on their faces were no longer stiff, but genuinely happy.
Shen Xingmian was very satisfied. Looking at the smiling faces on everyone's faces, she felt that she had done another great thing.
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