“Okay, the fish maw I soaked yesterday is almost ready. I’ll make soup for Mom and my sisters-in-law tonight!” Fang Yuan didn’t refuse.
Since arriving here, with no other forms of entertainment, he enjoys cooking.
Delicious food is also a comfort to her.
"I didn't expect my third sister-in-law to know how to make this soup. I must try it," said Chen Yu, the eldest sister-in-law, with a smile.
This third sister-in-law seems very dignified; she's much more pleasing to the eye than the second sister-in-law.
I was worried that we wouldn't get along, but it seems we can.
Seeing that Zhao's mother and sister-in-law liked Fang Yuan, Wang Fang felt even more resentful:
"What kind of weird soup is this? Don't make anything we don't like to eat. If you really can't cook, then make more meat dishes. Meat is always delicious!"
So what if you can make a soup? What kind of peppercorn soup is this? You're just a country bumpkin who has the nerve to show off.
"If Second Sister-in-law doesn't like it, she can just not eat it. There will definitely be meat and vegetables too," Fang Yuan replied.
She finally understood that her second sister-in-law was an ignorant fool, and it would be foolish to argue with her.
"Like a wild boar that can't eat fine chaff, just ignore her!" Zhao's mother disliked this daughter-in-law.
He has absolutely no knowledge, yet he always likes to think he knows everything.
"Don't worry, Mom, I can still cook a few meat dishes."
Fang Yuan had already decided that she would make Dongpo pork and braised pork later.
If you like meat, you can eat your fill today.
The dishes served that evening were very well received.
Wang Fang, who had previously been disgusted by everything, suddenly buried her head in her food and ate heartily.
The way he ate was horrifying to others.
Has she not had a decent meal in ages, or is her second son starving her?
The more Zhao's mother looked at her daughter-in-law, the less respectable she seemed.
She didn't drink the fish maw soup, because she ate too much meat for dinner and was too full to drink any soup.
After Fang Yuan's three children slept with their parents-in-law, his sister-in-law Chen Yu praised Fang Yuan to her husband.
Wang Fang went back to her room and complained to Zhao Qingyue:
“Look at your parents, they are clearly favoring their grandson. They never treated their two granddaughters like this back then.”
Zhao Qingyue retorted impatiently, "Isn't that your fault? Why didn't you have a son?"
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Zhao Qingzhuo's words made her hesitant to respond.
After all, she has only given birth to two daughters, and she hasn't been able to conceive a third one yet.
But she always felt uneasy.
She didn't know much about her husband's family, but everyone said they had a good background, and outsiders said she had married into a good family.
If her in-laws gave all their things to the third son's family, wouldn't she be devastated?
Because she was thinking about these things, she tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.
He only calmed down after being scolded a few more times by Zhao Qingyue.
The next day, New Year's Eve, Wang Fang got out of bed with dark circles under her eyes.
Seeing the sumptuous breakfast on the table, I devoured it.
With the idea of getting more and losing less, she was single-mindedly thinking about how to take advantage of her in-laws as much as possible.
Not only did she eat her fill, but she also kept urging her two children to eat more, until the two children were almost crying.
Everyone frowned at the sight.
Zhao's father and mother simply chose not to see each other.
After dinner, I sent her out to buy some fresh vegetables.
Fang Yuan never expected that Wang Fang's grocery shopping would redefine her understanding of the world.
After wandering around for most of the day, she came back with a few large radishes, claiming that all the fresh vegetables were sold out and that only the radishes looked relatively fresh.
As for the money Zhao's mother gave her for grocery shopping, she didn't say a word and just put it in her pocket.
This angered Zhao's mother so much that her face turned dark.
We already have other vegetables at home, why would you ask her to buy this when you're supposed to buy some fresh vegetables? Are you sure this isn't going to annoy her?
Helpless, Fang Yuan, as the head chef, had no choice but to go out on his own.
They then brought back some fresh vegetables, as well as live chickens, live ducks, and live fish.
Except for the fish, which was bought from outside, everything else here is a product from her online store.
She had been raising the chickens and ducks for more than half a year. They ate well in the space and laid big eggs. They were all plump.
Seeing what Fang Yuan brought back, Zhao's mother finally smiled.
As expected, this third daughter-in-law is more reliable than the other one who can't be brought to the table.
"My sister-in-law must be lucky. The vegetables are so fresh; she must have caught them as soon as they arrived."
Wang Fang is shameless and not embarrassed at all; she even has the nerve to make excuses for not buying groceries.
"Perhaps, I've always been quite lucky," Fang Yuan replied without any modesty.
She was lucky to begin with, giving birth to triplets and receiving special favors from others. How can that not be considered good luck?
"Then I can't compare to my sister-in-law. Mom, you should let her do the grocery shopping from now on."
Wang Fang laughed when she heard this, and shamelessly started arranging work for Fang Yuan.
Zhao's mother glared at her troublesome second daughter-in-law and said, "You talk too much nonsense. You can run this household."
This is an idiot. She's more jealous and competitive than anyone else, yet she's always being treated like royalty by her own family.
He's such a fool who got sold out and still counts the money for the seller.
"No, I'm just offering some advice and suggestions!" Wang Fang smiled awkwardly, then glared at Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan ignored her completely; this woman had no direct connection to her, and she couldn't be bothered with her.
Soon it was afternoon, and knowing it was her first time spending Chinese New Year at her in-laws' house, Fang Yuan naturally wouldn't be careless:
Braised abalone, spicy prawns, steamed yellow croaker, sweet and sour pork ribs, braised pork trotters with soybeans, shredded pork with garlic sauce, boiled fish, steamed egg with shrimp, chicken stew with mushrooms, pickled bamboo shoot and old duck soup, and a stir-fried shredded vegetables dish.
This meal is even more lavish than the one I prepared last night.
Abalone and yellow croaker were served, along with chicken, duck, and fish.
Everyone was so full after the meal.
After dinner, everyone rested in the living room. Sister-in-law Chen Yu praised Fang Yuan directly:
"Third sister-in-law's cooking skills are really good, comparable to those of a chef at a state banquet. No wonder third brother looks fatter this time he came back."
She hadn't eaten such a sumptuous meal in a long time. She really made the right choice in marrying her third brother's wife; she wouldn't have to worry about the New Year's Eve dinner when she came back for the holidays.
“That’s right, I’m already stuffed. You’re so lucky, Third Brother.” Zhao Qingli looked at Zhao Qingzhuo with envy.
The food was so delicious. His wife is terrible at cooking. Why did he suddenly feel like he was getting the short end of the stick?
"It's just so-so. The main problem is the ratio of seasonings and the amount of oil. I like to think about these things when I have nothing to do. My parents ate a lot of oil in this meal!"
Fang Yuan's modesty gave Wang Fang a chance to respond:
"That's right, my third sister-in-law's cooking is delicious, but she uses too many seasonings. Oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar all cost money. She doesn't know how to cherish things that aren't her own."
"Shut up, you freeloader, how dare you talk?" Zhao Qingyue warned with an unfriendly expression.
“I don’t lack these things. As long as the food is delicious, I’m willing to find you anything you need,” Zhao’s mother said meaningfully.
The second son's wife is the kind of person who never learns from mistakes.
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After being told this by her husband and mother-in-law, Wang Fang could only remain silent, no matter how unwilling she was.
Fang Yuan pretended not to hear and didn't even glance at her second sister-in-law.
She sat on the sofa, head bowed, soothing her son in her arms.
She's so outstanding, it's understandable that some people are jealous, but she can handle it.
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