Chapter 551 The Early-Death Bystander in the Reborn Mother-in-Law Novel (19)
"You decide what to do when you cook. How about cooking some rice too?"
"Okay, mixed grain rice is fine too, Mom, you decide. I'll start stewing the beef brisket first, and it'll be ready when they get back."
Because her sister-in-law was pregnant, Jiang Yue didn't add many seasonings to her tomato, potato, and beef brisket dish, only a little ginger. Fortunately, with her sister-in-law's cooking skills, it was sure to taste good.
After a while, Mr. Jiang and his older brother returned. Upon learning that his wife was confirmed to be pregnant, they grinned so hard that their back teeth were showing. Then they ran to the door to greet her. They looked absolutely ridiculous.
Instead of his sister-in-law, his mother-in-law and father-in-law arrived. They had also heard that their daughter was pregnant and were eager to come and see her. However, his sister-in-law had gotten off work a little late today and hadn't arrived home yet.
When they saw the people coming, Mr. and Mrs. Jiang hurriedly welcomed them in. They not only came but also brought a lot of food and drinks, including two cans of malted milk powder, some miscellaneous snacks, and a slaughtered chicken.
During their conversation, they learned that Jiang's mother hadn't eaten yet. She promptly told Jiang Yue to stew the chicken so they could stay for dinner. Although they wanted to decline, it would be impolite not to invite them to eat since it was dinnertime. They also smelled the aroma of the braised beef and potato stew, so they agreed.
Upon learning that the dish was specially made for his sister-in-law, her parents were very pleased. This showed that her parents valued their daughter, so what could they possibly be dissatisfied with?
Because she was making stewed chicken, Jiang Yue put the tomato, potato, and beef brisket in a clay pot and simmered it slowly. She then put the chicken and mushroom stew on the pot and returned just as she put the lid on.
Once everyone entered the house, the eldest brother and mother-in-law showered them with concern, and then the two mothers and two fathers chatted together. During this time, Jiang Yue and her younger brother were not neglected. This family's emotional intelligence was truly top-notch. It's a pity that the sister-in-law didn't learn her mother's skills, and Jiang Yue didn't have that ability either.
The aroma of the two dishes filled the room during the conversation, which dampened everyone's enthusiasm for talking. The tomato, potato, and beef brisket dish was the first to be served. After that, they started stir-frying the two vegetarian dishes, but they skipped making the fried tofu.
The meal was ready and people started eating. Jiang's father and his father-in-law had a little to drink, but since they both had to work, they only had a few sips. Everyone else was busy eating. Jiang Yue's sister-in-law hadn't had much of an appetite all day, but this meal finally brought her back to life. Her mother pulled her aside and told her to watch her table manners, but she didn't even react. Jiang Yue even saw her mother roll her eyes.
Aunt Jiang noticed this and said a few words: "Mother-in-law, don't worry about her. She didn't have an appetite this morning and felt nauseous, so she didn't eat anything. Now that she's eating well, let her eat. We don't do that in our family. Good health is what really matters."
"Oh, I hope you'll have to put up with this and work hard in the future."
After the meal, the family helped wash the dishes. Then the mother and daughter went inside to have a private chat. When they were done, it was time for them to leave, as it was getting late and they would miss the bus. The family saw them off at the entrance of the alley before going home.
Yang's parents were also expressing their feelings, saying that their daughter had married the right person, which was evident in the details; the Jiang family got along very harmoniously.
"Yeah, I knew it was right when they said they'd pay for living expenses. The two of us only pay a dozen yuan a month, which might not even be enough for this kind of food."
"Yes, I asked Meizi. It's not just today. There's a bit of meat every day. They do all the housework themselves. Their in-laws don't need to serve them. They take turns washing the dishes every day."
"And judging from the looks of it, it's not a family that favors sons over daughters. Even if Meizi gives birth to a daughter, we're not afraid that they'll change their attitude towards her."
"It depends on whether you have a son or a daughter. If it's just one daughter, that's fine, but if you have several in a row, it's not so certain. These days, everyone still wants a son."
"Just remembered something, your daughter is a complete idiot!"
"What's wrong?"
"I just found out that Xiaoyue usually buys the food, but she has never paid for it herself. I don't know if it's Xiaoyue or my mother-in-law who pays for it."
"Huh? Didn't I already pay my living expenses?"
"How can that be the same? Take today's beef, for example. My mother-in-law said that Xiaoyue bought it at an extra cost because she didn't have a good appetite. This was an extra expense, and she ate most of it herself. Shouldn't she give them the money? Half of it would be fine!"
"That's not right. One thing is one thing, and the money that should be paid should still be paid. We can't take advantage of others for nothing. That's not good."
“Right? I told her to find a chance to return it. We can’t always let her buy it herself. We should give her money or let her buy it a few times herself. It’s the right way to go.
"Yes, yes, you've thought it through. Your daughter hasn't even learned three-tenths of what you've taught her."
Jiang Yue didn't know what the two were talking about, and even if she did, she wouldn't care, because she wanted to eat something good herself, and it had little to do with her sister-in-law. Before her sister-in-law married into the family, Jiang Yue ate just the same thing.
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Time flies, and summer arrived in the blink of an eye. The weather gradually warmed up, and the people selling candied hawthorns on the streets turned into ice pops. That day, Jiang Yue had just arrived home when Jiang Ze dragged her out.
After going outside, they saw the old lady pushing a cart, surrounded by a bunch of children. Jiang Yue and Jiang Ze queued for a while and then bought two hawthorns. They were very cheap at 3 cents each. They ate them quietly, not daring to take them home to eat, because they were afraid their sister-in-law would be tempted.
When they arrived home, the backyard was filled with people dressed in light clothing and fanning themselves. Jiang Yue's sister-in-law and mother were also outside. The pregnant woman was afraid of the heat and couldn't stay at home, so Jiang Yue thought for a moment and set up a formation in the house so that it would be more comfortable inside.
When it's mealtime and I don't know what to eat, I look at the freshly ground cornmeal and decide to have some cornmeal jelly. It's very simple to make: just dissolve the cornmeal in cold water until it's the right consistency.
Next, bring water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, add the dissolved flour and then stir rapidly in one direction over high heat. This step is crucial; success or failure hinges on this "stirring." The dough needs to be stirred until it becomes elastic and sticky.
Take a bowl of cold water, scoop out the batter from the pot with a spoon, and then spread it evenly into a strainer. The strainer needs to be rotated at a constant speed. After you've finished making the batter, you need to rinse the flour with water 3-4 times. At this point, the flour will have a particularly cool and refreshing texture.
While waiting for the noodles to cook quickly, Jiang Yue prepared a dipping sauce. The sauce was very simple: water, soy sauce, vinegar, a little salt, and sugar. You could add whatever you liked, and some people even added sesame paste. Garlic sauce was also a must, and cucumber strips were essential. The rest was up to your own taste.
After dinner, the eldest sister-in-law said that eating a bowl of cold noodles made the room feel much cooler. Jiang's mother and the others agreed, saying it was much cooler than usual. Everyone thought it was thanks to the cold noodles. Jiang Yue smiled secretly and didn't say anything, keeping her contribution to the meal hidden.
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