After buying the cloth, Mo Yan took them to buy a piece of meat before they went back together.
Xiaoxing was very happy when buying meat, but she was very well-behaved and stayed quietly by her grandmother's side without saying she wanted to buy any, which shows that Yin Yilan taught her very well.
When they returned home, Yin Yilan took the meat and said she would cook.
"Mom, you've been running around with us all day. I'll take care of the rest. I know how to handle it."
Mo Yan knew she was capable, so she led her to the kitchen and said, "I know you're capable. Let me tell you where the firewood, rice, oil, and salt are in the house."
Yin Yilan was very happy to hear her mother-in-law say that. Her mother-in-law was willing to hand over the kitchen to her. What did that mean? It meant that her mother-in-law accepted her as her daughter-in-law. "Okay, Mom, just tell me. And tell me what kind of food you like. I will definitely make it for you."
Mo Yan explained their tastes and where the ingredients were before taking Xiao Xing to the room.
Before retiring, the original owner worked in the same factory as the old man. They were in a machinery factory that specialized in producing that kind of machinery. Now that he's retired, his monthly salary is still quite high.
Mo Yan took Xiao Xing to compare the size of the clothes, thinking of making her a set of clothes, and using the rest to make thermal underwear.
This was the first time Xiaoxing had worn new clothes, and she was especially happy and excited.
"Grandma, thank you."
"Thank you, Grandma, for what?"
Xiao Xing turned around and hugged Mo Yan's hand tightly. "Thank you, Grandma, for accepting me. What they said is wrong. They said Grandma definitely wouldn't like me. I'm just a country girl, and the clothes I wear are so shabby. It's embarrassing even in the village!"
Mo Yan had already noticed that the little girl's clothes were all made of rags, with pieces of cloth here and there. If others saw them, they would definitely say that the two of them were very poor, given what kind of clothes they were wearing.
Mo Yan could imagine how difficult it must have been for Yin Yilan to work in the fields alone while taking care of the child. Besides, everyone thought that clothes could be mended if they were torn, and there was no money to buy new ones.
“This is indeed pudding, but it’s not because your mother couldn’t bear to buy it for you. It’s because it’s a blessing from everyone. Let me tell you the story of the Hundred Families Clothing.”
Mo Yan told her the story of the "Hundred Families' Garment," which involved asking a hundred families to donate a piece of cloth to sew a garment together, thus protecting the children.
My child is seven years old and has his own ideas about many things. I need to reason with him properly.
"Grandma, is Xiaoxing's outfit the same?"
"Of course, when your mother sewed your clothes, she definitely hoped that you would be happy. Just like now, your grandmother makes you new clothes hoping that you will be happy too."
Later, Xiaoxing was really happy that her grandma told her that story, that her grandma had picked up her shattered self-esteem from the ground and put it back together.
Xiao Xing was overjoyed when she heard this. "Grandma, Xiao Xing might have misunderstood Mom."
"It's okay, Mom won't blame you. In the future, you must ask questions. If you don't tell us, we won't be able to guess, and then all your sadness and grief will have been for nothing!"
Xiao Xing nodded. "That's right, that's exactly it."
"Grandma, I understand. I will tell you when I'm unhappy in the future."
Liang Zhongzhi, who had just returned from the hospital, was still lying on the sofa.
The wooden chair on the sofa had no cushions, making it very uncomfortable to lie on. Liang Zhongzhi didn't dare complain, only hoping that his mother would calm down soon...
After Yin Yilan finished cooking, she came over to call them to eat.
Liang Zhongzhi's first thought was that his sister hadn't returned yet. "Mom, isn't my sister still not back?"
Mo Yan glared at him. "Take care of yourself first."
Seeing this, Yin Yilan quickly spoke up for Liang Zhongzhi, "Mom, Dazhi is just concerned about his sister. Don't worry, I've already served her a separate portion."
Liang Zhongzhi thought this was more like it. The main dish was noodles, and there was a stir-fried pork with chili peppers, but there were a lot of chili peppers and only a few pieces of meat.
"Mom, I was thinking that we can't eat all that meat at once, so I put it away and will eat it in a couple of days."
Yes, it's indeed to save money, but it's too hot today, the meat won't keep.
"Didn't I tell you to cook it all and then divide it into two meals? It's too hot, it will spoil if you leave it."
Yin Yilan patted her head. "Oh dear, I didn't think of that. I forgot there's no well here. Shall I go and make one?"
"It would be too much of a waste of time to do it now," Mo Yan shook her head. "No need. We can make meatballs after dinner. They can be stored for a few more days and used in soup."
Yin Yilan felt she hadn't done a good job and was somewhat saddened. "Okay."
"It's normal to feel unfamiliar with the place on your first day. You'll get used to it."
Hearing Mo Yan say that, Yin Yilan was immediately happy.
Besides the stir-fried pork with chili peppers, there was also a stir-fried shredded radish, which tasted pretty good.
They finished eating in no time, and even Liang Zhongzhi ate two bowls of noodles.
After finishing her meal, Yin Yilan hurried off to wash the dishes, and it was at this time that Liang Zhongmei returned.
Upon returning and seeing Yin Yilan, she felt uncomfortable and walked right past her as if she were invisible. "Mom, I'm hungry."
Mo Yan came out of the room. "Go to the kitchen if you're hungry. Don't you know the way? Or are you missing arms and legs?"
Liang Zhongmei felt a little wronged. She had been gone for so long, and not only was her mother not worried at all, but she was also scolding her.
"Mom, why are you scolding me in front of a stranger?"
In Liang Zhongmei's view, Yin Yilan was an outsider.
“That’s your sister-in-law, not an outsider. If you’re nicer, I won’t scold you.”
You're already in your twenties; you should be more mature by now.
Liang Zhongmei was extremely impatient with all this, so she went to the kitchen to find something to eat. She only felt a little better when she saw the leftover food.
Liang Zhongzhi, on the other hand, was screaming in pain the whole time; anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was beaten half to death.
Liang Zhongmei carried the food to the living room, where she then discovered her older brother.
"Brother, what happened to you? Who did this?"
Just as Liang Zhongzhi was about to speak, Mo Yan stepped forward and said, "I did it."
Liang Zhongmei: "..."
"Why? My brother didn't do anything to you. I just don't understand, what's wrong with you today?"
Is it really worth it for an outsider?
Mo Yan laughed in exasperation, "Liang Zhongmei, since you're so stupid, I'll have a proper talk with you two about this today."
Mo Yan called Yin Yilan and Xiao Xing over as well, and asked Yin Yilan to produce their marriage certificate.
Mo Yan took the marriage certificate and showed it to her. "See this? Marriage certificate. They are husband and wife. This is your sister-in-law, and that is your niece. They are all family."
Of course, if you get married in the future, then you'll be from two different families, and your two families will become relatives.
Liang Zhongmei: "!!!!"
Liang Zhongmei couldn't believe it. Was her brother really blind to be with such a country bumpkin dressed in pudding?
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