“I didn’t bother arguing with them,” Old Master Jiang snorted awkwardly. “A bunch of brats, they just need to be taught a lesson.”
"You say you didn't mind?" Old Mrs. Jiang gave her husband a light glare. "You're so old, yet you act like a spoiled brat. You've been spoiled rotten!"
"Am I that kind of person?" Old Master Jiang raised an eyebrow. "If you weren't staying away from home, I wouldn't bother arguing with them."
"So it's my fault," Grandma Jiang said, amused, slapping her husband on the shoulder. "Can't I even date my daughter?"
"You can't just leave me alone at home," Grandpa Jiang said, his face full of displeasure. "I didn't sleep a wink last night!"
Upon hearing this, Grandma Jiang's expression softened, and her gaze towards Grandpa Jiang became gentle and tender.
Don't worry, I'll take you next time.
Time passed slowly, and even though they didn't want to disturb the old couple's sweet talk and tried to prolong the time, with the help of their three daughters-in-law, breakfast was still made quickly and was exceptionally plentiful!
Not only did I cook vegetable and shredded pork porridge, but I also made scallion pancakes, boiled eggs and sweet potatoes, and served a dish of spicy cabbage that I had taken out of a jar.
Appetizing, delicious, and nutritionally balanced!
Because of the sumptuous breakfast, the resentful old man Jiang praised Jiang Nuan for once, saying, "Girl, breakfast is good today. Make it like this again tomorrow."
"You're so lucky," before Jiang Nuan could speak, Old Mrs. Jiang interrupted, "Look at the things you use for cooking, it's all meat and eggs, the most expensive things. It's fine to eat it once in a while to satisfy your craving, but if you eat it every day, where would we get so much money to squander?"
Jiang Nuan's eyes darted around, and she urged, "Dad, you and Mom stay here, and I promise the meals will be this good every day."
"Big sister," Jiang Xu said with a bitter face, "can you please stop causing trouble? Father and Mother are coming home with me today."
"What's the rush? Parents can stay here. I'm not going to sell them off."
"That won't do!"
“It’s settled then,” Jiang Nuan said, completely ignoring her younger brother’s objections. “Mom and Dad will stay here for a few days, and I’ll take them back later.”
Jiang Nuan glanced at her younger brother, then hesitated. "Jiang Xu, why don't you go home and guard the house, and switch your wife with him?"
"Sister, what do you mean?" Jiang Xu was on the verge of collapse. "Taking our parents away wasn't enough, now you want to take my wife too?"
"Can't you speak properly?" Jiang Nuan looked at her younger brother speechlessly. "It's just a few days to help him recover. Everyone in our family can come, and you can too."
“That won’t do,” Jiang Xu shook his head subconsciously. “We still have pigs to feed at home, and the land needs to be prepared. We can’t delay.”
"See?" Jiang Nuan shrugged, "It's not that I didn't want you to stay!"
"Yaya, don't bully your little brother," Grandma Jiang cleared her throat and said, "Your father and I are fine for now, we can stay for a few more days, but let's forget about the rest."
“My nephew will stay too,” Jiang Nuan put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth. “He’s not young, so it’s good for him to get some rest and learn something new.”
"Okay, that works too. I'll have Jiang Xu send some grain over!"
The mother and daughter quickly discussed the matter, completely ignoring Jiang Xu's dark face.
Moreover, only Jiang Xu was unhappy with this arrangement.
Grandpa Jiang is happy as long as he is not separated from his wife, and Jiang Nuan is the head of the Huang family.
Jiang Chao, who was directly involved, was overjoyed.
The Jiang family has no brothers, so it's nowhere near as lively as the Huang family.
After the meal, Jiang Nuan taught people to read, the three sisters-in-law continued making clothes, and the two elders of the Jiang family sat on stools happily, watching the fun and chatting.
As usual, Jiang Nuan taught eight characters, then let Huang Laoda and his group practice on their own while she went to kill fish.
Crucian carp have many bones, but they taste delicious, especially the wild kind.
Considering the elderly and young children in her family, Jiang Nuan plans to process the larger fish to make fish balls, and coat the smaller ones in batter and fry them.
When Grandpa Jiang saw his daughter cleaning the fish, he quickly took the knife from her and said, "I'll do it. You chat with your mother."
“No need, I can manage,” Jiang Nuan tried to take the knife away. “You chat with Mother, don’t worry about me.”
"Just leave when I tell you to, why all the nonsense!" After saying that, Grandpa Jiang picked up the wooden bucket containing the fish and went to the side.
Jiang Nuan dared not provoke her volatile father and had no choice but to step down from the front line.
After Grandpa Jiang cleaned the fish, Jiang Nuan peeled and deboned it, then pounded the prepared fish meat with the back of a knife.
After a long, clattering process, two bowls of fish paste were finally shoveled out.
At noon, the fish paste was shaped into balls and cooked, along with dried mushrooms and greens. There was no need to worry about fish bones, and the taste was delicious, which was loved by everyone.
After lunch, Jiang Nuan moved a small stool to the yard and sat there, gazing longingly at the gate.
Why hasn't the person who delivered the silver arrived yet?
Could he be standing me up?
Is that old fox, Manager Jin, planning to renege on his debt?
Upon realizing this possibility, Jiang Nuan's face turned green, and her eyes flashed with a fierce light.
She vowed in her heart that if the old fox swallowed her silver, she would break his legs.
I waited and waited, and the sun was almost setting, but still no one came.
Jiang Nuan was about to give up hope.
As the last rays of the setting sun were about to disappear, a childish voice called out from the doorway, "Xiao Si, you have guests."
Outside the door, Shopkeeper Jin smiled and handed two copper coins to the child who had led the way. "Thank you for showing me the way, little friend. Go buy some candy!"
"Thank you, Grandpa, I'm off!" The child waved and skipped away.
"Grandpa?" Shopkeeper Jin asked Qiushan in surprise, "Am I that old?"
He doesn't even have a daughter-in-law yet, and people are already calling him grandpa?
"Heh..." Manager Akiyama sneered, without replying.
Jiang Nuan opened the door and saw the person she had been waiting for all day had arrived, and immediately smiled broadly.
"It's good that you're here. Come in quickly."
Jiang Nuan warmly welcomed the two into the hall and went straight to the point, "Has the contract been cancelled? Did you bring enough money?"
"It's all taken care of," Manager Jin said irritably. "We're family, after all. I came all this way to deliver money to you, can't you even give me a break?"
“This isn’t for you to rest,” Jiang Nuan said, spreading her hands. “I gave you the only two chairs, and I’m sitting on a stool myself!”
"Fine, I can't argue with you," Manager Jin waved his hand impatiently, taking out the contract and silver from his pocket. "Everything's done. I got the mistress's contract back, and here's the silver for you."
Jiang Nuan took the contract and examined it carefully. She was surprised to find that the contract actually had the red seal of the government office on it.
"Does the contract need to be registered with the government office?"
"Of course, otherwise what if the person runs away?" Manager Jin glanced at Jiang Nuan and continued, "Don't worry, I've already removed the record from the government office, there won't be any problems."
"Thank you so much, in-laws," Jiang Nuan smiled, her eyes narrowing into slits. "I'll treat you to some good wine and food if you stay for dinner tonight."
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