So Xiao Youran, full of pride and confidence, led Zhao's mother and Su Yue, who were equally bewildered, out.
Before long, with Uncle Feng and Aunt Zhao's help, a large pot for simmering soup was placed upright in the reception room of the main hall.
If it weren't for the heavy rain outside, Xiao Youran would have liked to put the pot in the yard.
The kitchen cutting board was also moved over, and Xiao Youran directed Zhao's mother to cut the half sheep they had bought into small pieces and throw them into the pot, along with radishes, ginger, and other ingredients.
The aroma filled the air in no time.
Perhaps even God was on their side; the rain gradually subsided and eventually stopped completely.
The rich, savory aroma of mutton slowly wafted out.
Xiao Youran ran back and forth, with a large pot of mutton soup simmering in front of her. She then led Zhao's mother and Suyue back to the back kitchen and chopped the remaining beef, pork, chicken, duck, cabbage, lettuce, and other vegetables into small pieces.
With Xiaoyou Ran's on-site guidance, Zhao's mother and Suyue were able to work in an orderly manner.
At this moment, Zhao's mother had a strange confidence in her young lady's extravagant spending, always feeling that it was a sign of another sudden fortune, so she actively cooperated with her young lady's extravagant spending.
Su Yue was much simpler; she just did whatever her mistress told her to do, without any other thoughts.
Only Jiang Youchen looked on with a sullen expression as the food he had spent more than an hour painstakingly buying that morning was all gone in just a short while.
Originally, he thought that with so much food, it would last for at least five, six, seven, or eight days...
In the kitchen, Zhao's mother rendered the aroma of lard, then added scallions and garlic to sauté, instantly filling the entire Yun family's old house with a delicious fragrance.
At this moment, Xiao Youran told Zhao's mother to slow down and walked out of the kitchen to the front yard reception room.
She had already spotted several figures looming behind the pillars in the corridor.
Judging by their appearance, those are all children from the Yun family.
Yun Tiankuang clenched his fists tightly.
He knew about this little cousin.
My siblings and I haven't had a proper meal in several days.
Is my little cousin going to ruin all the food she brought as soon as she arrives?
What a spendthrift!
Seven-year-old Yun Tianyi ran over angrily. He had just heard that his other brothers and sisters had received pastries, but he hadn't!
At this moment, Xiao Youran called to Uncle Feng outside the door, "Uncle Feng, it seems that there are still a few people living in the small house on the east side of the village. Could you please call them over for a meal? If they have their own cooking facilities, they can bring their own food and bowls and chopsticks. Please call all the nearby houses and tell them to come over for dinner if they want to eat."
She was pointing in the direction of a few houses to the east.
The aroma had already wafted to several neighboring houses, and some people couldn't resist running out to see what was going on, but all they saw was a cute little girl running around giving directions, so they were a bit unsure.
When Xiao Youran gave the instructions to Uncle Feng, the gate was not closed. People outside heard it, and someone excitedly walked in and asked, "Little girl, is what you said true? Can we all come and eat?"
Xiao Youran nodded and said, "We cooked everything for everyone to eat together, but we don't have enough bowls and chopsticks here, so we'll have to trouble you to go back and get some. Also... our table isn't very big, so I'm afraid it won't be big enough for everyone, but there are plenty of seats for the children."
The man burst into laughter and nudged the woman beside him, saying, "Hurry back and get the bowls and chopsticks, and tell Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa to all come over for dinner! There's meat here!"
Yun Tiankuang's whole body stiffened for a moment.
This little cousin is being incredibly reckless, trying to give away all the meat and vegetables they haven't eaten in over a month to outsiders.
A small figure inside finally couldn't hold back any longer and rushed out. It was Yun Tianyi, his face full of anger. "Cousin, what do you mean by this? Why are you giving all the good food to outsiders instead of leaving it for us?!"
Jiang Youchen bravely stepped forward, "It was Grandmother who said..."
Little Youran interrupted her brother, "Baby just doesn't want to save the good food for you guys, what? You have a problem with that?"
Yun Tianyi was furious. He pointed at her nose and said, "You lived in our Yun family's house for a whole month and ate for free! Is this how you repay us?"
Xiao Youran giggled, "Yes, yes, we came here on purpose to repay you!"
Yun Tianyi was furious. Was this what they called repaying?
This is clearly revenge!
Five-year-old Yun Manqian also ran out and stood in front of Jiang Youchen, smiling sweetly as she said, "Cousin Chen, Auntie said you're cooking something delicious and want to invite everyone in the village to eat. We're villagers too, can we eat some?"
Xiao You Ran: ……
This girl, who's only a year older than her, already knows how to play the "green tea" card at such a young age?
Knowing she's difficult, does that mean you go and act cute in front of her brother?
However... this suited her just fine.
Jiang Youchen felt a little awkward after being coaxed by her little cousin. She turned to Xiao Youran and said, "Little sister, fifth cousin is right. They are also villagers. Can we eat together?"
At this moment, six-year-old Yun Tianzhi also ran out, holding the hand of three-year-old Yun Tianjiao, "Cousin! Cousin! Can we eat too?"
He was drooling the whole time he was hiding inside watching, and he was so hungry he couldn't stand it anymore.
Xiao Youran glanced at the other children hiding in the back and said arrogantly, "Alright then... since you're all from the village too... you can eat too!"
Seeing her like this, Yun Tianyi felt like he was being given charity, and he was furious, but he couldn't bear to part with the delicious mutton.
Yun Tianzhi, however, didn't feel the same way. He immediately ran towards the table while calling out behind the pillar, "Sister, brother, and little cousin say we can all come and eat! Mother, quickly go get the bowls and chopsticks!"
At this moment, Madam Yu emerged from behind the pillar, looking at Xiao Youran with great embarrassment, "Young Master, Miss... does your mother know what you are doing?"
Although Jiang Youchen was very puzzled by his sister's extravagant spending, he instinctively stepped forward in front of his sister to block Yu Shi's suspicious gaze when faced with outsiders' questions. He said very politely, "Fourth Aunt, Mother is tired and is resting in her room. She knows what we need to do. This meat and vegetables are all brought from Wufeng County. They've been cooked and shared with everyone. If you want some, please come quickly."
No sooner had he finished speaking than several more figures rushed out from around the corner, all carrying bowls and chopsticks, and slurped them onto the table.
Jiang Youchen saw it but didn't say anything.
Hearing the commotion, Zhou came out and asked in surprise, "Chen-ge'er, Xiao Youran, what are you doing?"
Jiang Youchen lowered his eyes, "My sister said..."
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