Yesterday afternoon, Su Ruobai was not at home, and Aunt Xiao thought she had gone into the mountains and hadn't returned yet.
Anyway, with her third daughter-in-law's abilities, she wasn't worried at all.
So I didn't take it seriously.
This morning, Aunt Xiao sorted through the potatoes she had collected.
Put the big ones away.
The smaller ones were cooked directly in the pot.
Once fully cooked, take them out, cut them into thick slices, and dry them in the sun.
It can be stored for a long time.
It's fine to eat it in winter.
Then, we'll either add some pork belly or a chicken.
Put them all together and stew them in one pot.
Oh, that tastes delicious!
The key point is that the potato chips taste even better than the meat.
A big pot of stewed dried potatoes and meat, the dried potatoes are always the first thing to disappear.
With this in mind, Aunt Xiao worked even harder.
Her third daughter-in-law would definitely love to eat it.
Thinking of her third daughter-in-law, Aunt Xiao wanted to go and see her.
I don't know what time I got back last night!
After packing her things, Aunt Xiao carried a basket of vegetables to Su Ruobai's courtyard.
Knock on the door hard.
There was no movement.
Tap the door.
There was still no movement.
Aunt Xiao felt a little uneasy.
Did her precious child not come home last night, or did he go out again this morning?
Should we ask the old man to take a look?
Aunt Xiao, at a loss, paced around the doorway again and again.
I glanced up casually and noticed a thin layer of dust on the lock on the door.
At that moment, Aunt Xiao stood still.
How many days has it been since you came back?
It will take at least two or three days.
Aunt Xiao panicked and immediately went to find her husband.
We need to get the villagers involved to help us search quickly.
After walking a few steps, I saw a person coming down from the riverbank.
He looked listless and lacked energy.
He was also carrying something with a straw rope in his hand.
Aunt Xiao looked closely and realized that this was her third daughter-in-law.
Upon closer inspection, wow, there were several big fish in his hand.
He jogged a few steps and immediately took the thing from Su Ruobai's hand. Wow, it's heavy.
At a glance, there are four of them, each weighing at least ten pounds.
Aunt Xiao couldn't lift the fish right away, and it fell to the ground.
One of them fell and hurt itself, and began to struggle before it died.
Aunt Xiao ignored the fish and asked Su Ruobai with concern.
"Su, where did you go yesterday? Jin Dan brought you stewed chicken with potatoes, but you weren't there. I saw that the lock on your door was covered in dust. Where have you been these past few days?"
Take a good look at my third daughter-in-law. It seems that apart from being a little pale, there's nothing wrong with her.
"Su, what's wrong with you? Why is your face so pale?"
Su Ruobai picked up the fish again and gave two to Aunt Xiao.
"Mom, it's okay. I've been fishing by the river these past few days. I leave early and come back late, and I'm tired at night, so I probably won't hear you knocking on the door."
The dust on the lock is probably from yesterday. I wasn't paying attention when I locked the door, and it fell on the ground. That's probably when it got there.
"Here, take this fish. I was just about to bring it over to you! No need now. Keep one for yourself and give one to your second brother's family."
Last time, Xiao Yiyun braved the heavy rain to bring me something.
She should remember the good things others have done for her.
Aunt Xiao nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.
Looking at Su Ruobai's face with concern, she said, "Su, don't overwork yourself. We have plenty to eat. Here, take this vegetable, we'll cook it later."
Su Ruobai nodded obediently and reached out to take the basket.
"Okay, Mom, I got it. I'll go to the educated youth settlement and ask Qian Huan to make me a pot of fish soup."
Aunt Xiao wanted to say that it wasn't necessary, that she would be fine.
Thinking about it later, she realized she couldn't be that kind of domineering mother-in-law.
This is the daughter-in-law's own business; she can do whatever she wants.
So he smiled and nodded, "Alright, we'll give you the money and the gifts as they come. We can't owe anyone a favor!"
I regretted it as soon as I said it.
Why are you getting involved again?
Think about what those people in the county said: "New era, new mother-in-law," and resolutely refuse to interfere in their small family.
Aunt Xiao quickly said, "I'm going home now. You should go home too later."
I made some chive pancakes today. Take a few home with you; that way, you won't have to cook.
Her daughter-in-law is great in every way, except for her cooking skills!
No mixing in.
After saying that, he picked up the two big fish and left.
When they reached the fork in the road, Aunt Xiao hesitated.
One side is a shortcut home, and there aren't many people on the road.
One side of the route is a bit roundabout, leading to the old locust tree by the ancient well.
You can also take it home.
Should she go straight home, or should she brag about it to someone?
Such a big fish is very rare, and it was a gift from the third daughter-in-law.
Aunt Xiao moved a few steps toward the path by the ancient well.
Then I thought that if my older brothers and sisters-in-law came to visit, there wouldn't be much fish left.
Aunt Xiao gritted her teeth.
go home.
What are you showing off!
What's there to brag about!
The real benefit comes from what you eat.
After parting ways with Aunt Xiao, Su Ruobai went straight to the educated youth settlement.
It was almost noon, and everyone should come back to rest.
As soon as she entered, she called out, "Qian Huan, Qian Huan, come out and stew the fish!"
Qian Huan was lying on the kang (a heated brick bed) deep in thought!
He was startled back to his senses by Sister Su's shout.
Then I heard his sister Su mention stewed fish.
Then they got off the kang (heated brick bed) with even more energy and agility.
He got off the kang (heated brick bed), put on his shoes, and went out in one smooth motion.
As soon as he stepped out of the house, he saw the two large fish in his sister Su's hand.
That basket of vegetables doesn't count; he doesn't like to eat it.
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