Chapter 185 185 Provincial Ration
Before leaving yesterday, she had explained that she was sending her three younger siblings to study in the city today.
At that time, An Xin vowed that she and Bai Yichen would pick them up early in the morning. In the end, when the people showed up at their doorstep, the two of them were still sleeping in.
Bai Yichen was a man after all, and his movements were much faster than An Xin's. He put on his clothes in no time. Seeing An Xin was still putting on her clothes, he quickly made the bed.
An Xin was putting on her clothes while talking to Chen Hongyan outside the door.
"Mom, wait outside for a while, we'll get up soon, it'll be quick."
It was so embarrassing to be caught by my mother in the morning sleeping in bed with a man.
After all, Chen Hongyan was an experienced person. Hearing the hurried rustling sounds in the room, she was no longer in a hurry. She tried to stay away from the door as much as possible, and did not forget to give instructions to the people inside the room.
"Okay, okay, we're not in a hurry. I'm playing outside with the three kids. You guys should get up quickly!"
After saying that, he quickly took the three children away to play. Mrs. Chen from next door leaned against the door frame, eating melon seeds and speaking in a sarcastic tone.
"Oh my, sister-in-law from the old An family brought the children here so early. Our Captain Bai and your An Xin are still warming up in bed."
Before the old An family's daughter-in-law came, the young couple were still working hard.
I have to admit that young people have better physical strength. There are always endless things to do and endless work to do. Unlike their old Chen, he can only come for a few minutes each time and is done after a few grunts.
This made her feel like she was stepping on empty air every time. Not only did she not get satisfaction, but she also got very angry. She had been arguing with Lao Chen about this for the past few days.
But Lao Chen told her to make more delicious food to nourish him so that he would have more strength to do it more next time.
Mrs. Chen was so angry that she cursed every day when she woke up. Just as she walked out of the door cursing, she saw the couple of Old An's family coming with their three children to knock on Captain Bai's door. She stood at the door to watch the fun, not thinking it was a big deal.
Although Chen Hongyan was a country woman, she was thin-skinned. After hearing what Mrs. Chen said, she couldn't help but blush, but she still couldn't help explaining for her daughter.
"Mrs. Chen, the child is young after all. It is normal for him to be greedy and sleepy. Please bear with him."
Although Chen Hongyan explained on behalf of her daughter, she had a very bad impression of Mrs. Chen in her heart. This woman really had nothing to do so early in the morning. It was none of her business if other people were sleeping in. She even had to face people talking about her at her doorstep. Who hasn't been young before? Could it be that Mrs. Chen didn't have any impulse and enthusiasm when she was young?
After hearing what Chen Hongyan said, Mrs. Chen's voice became even sharper.
"Oh, you don't know that if we don't take responsibility, we probably won't be able to survive."
Captain Bai and An Xin had just gotten married. As young people, they always have times when things go wrong. Even though she and Lao Chen lived next door to each other and she hadn't heard of them making much noise, she had to exaggerate the matter.
When Chen Hongyan heard Mrs. Chen's words become loud and sharp, she immediately shut up. As the saying goes, family disgrace should not be made public. How could she, as a mother, discuss her daughter and son-in-law with a strange woman so early in the morning?
Others are shameless, but she still has some shame.
An Xin had just finished packing up the house and as soon as she opened the door, she heard Mrs. Chen cursing and swearing, screaming and unable to help but ridicule.
"Hey, Sister Chen, did you miss taking your medicine this morning? Why are you yelling so loudly so early in the morning? I didn't delay you at all."
Really, they didn't disturb the neighbors next door, they didn't hinder public law enforcement, and they didn't eat her food or sleep in her house, so why does this woman just dislike him?
An Xin's words made Mrs. Chen's face turn pale and black with anger. It took her a long time before she retorted unwillingly.
"Oh, Anxin, you finally got up now! I thought you guys were going to sleep till noon, leaving your mother here with your three brothers and sisters waiting for you."
An Xin picked up the basin and started washing her face, replying nonchalantly while washing her face.
"Mrs. Chen, you really don't mind your own business. Just take care of your family's affairs. How long do I sleep and bother you?"
She just doesn't understand if this woman, Mrs. Chen, has nothing to do every day and just gossips about other people. Can't she do something useful?
"you……"
Mrs. Chen was speechless after hearing An Xin's words. It really wasn't her business if someone else slept until noon, but was it not okay for her to just dislike the sight?
Then I heard Anxin's voice continuing to come faintly.
"Instead of wasting time here gossiping, why not go back to your room and study your cooking skills? I have to remind you that the open competition for the chef position for the exploration team will begin in a few days."
Mrs. Chen's only skill is in making noodles. An Xin really doubts how Old Chen could have lived eating noodles for so many years with such a woman.
For a woman like this who can't do anything and can only talk a lot, can't she have some other pursuits in life besides gossiping about other people's families?
An Xin's words originally intended to remind Mrs. Chen sounded particularly harsh to her. She sneered and looked at An Xin coldly.
"You... don't think I don't know that you want to get your mother into the exploration team's kitchen as a cook. Don't worry, I'm here. Your mother won't be able to get into the exploration team's kitchen that easily."
An Xin had already washed her face and was wiping it with a towel. After hearing what Mrs. Chen said, she responded directly.
"My mother was planning to apply for the position of chef in the exploration team, but the superiors of the exploration team have already said that the chef position must be competed for in a fair and open manner. No one can say that my mother cannot run for the position. The person who sits in that position must rely on his or her ability, not just talk all day long."
To put it bluntly, being able to compete for the position of chef in the exploration team requires strength and skills. If you have to work with someone who only knows how to talk nonsense all day, it is even a question whether he can cook well. Wanting to stop others from reaching that position is simply wishful thinking.
She thinks she is so capable. The greatest sorrow of some people is that they cannot see their own position clearly.
He is obviously just a small-time character, but he thinks of himself as extremely powerful.
An Xin really felt sad for Mrs. Chen. This kind of woman has lived to an old age, but has never clearly understood her own position. She is obviously a housewife, but she thinks herself more important than the leader.
Mrs. Chen's face turned red and white after being scolded by An Xin's words. She stared at An Xin fiercely, her brain working rapidly, but she couldn't think of any words to refute An Xin. In the end, she could only feel resentful and anxious.
"Well, let's wait and see!"
She said she can't do anything, isn't it just cooking a dish and making noodles? She had to blind everyone's titanium dog eyes on the day of the open chef recruitment.
How did she conquer everyone present by letting everyone witness her unparalleled cooking skills? As for her old mother who was born in the countryside, Mrs. Chen thought she didn't care at all.
After Mrs. Chen slammed the door and left, Chen Hongyan walked forward cautiously with her three children and said to An Xin.
"Don't worry, we are neighbors next door. We will see each other sooner or later. How can we get along with each other in the future if you say that to her?"
She and her three children heard the conversation between the two clearly, and she knew in her heart that the woman named Mrs. Chen was deliberately making things difficult for her daughter.
But thinking that the two were neighbors, he did not step forward to interrupt. Who could have thought that his own daughter could make Mrs. Chen so angry that she slammed the door and left with just a few words?
After all, Chen Hongyan has a kind heart. She believes that neighbors of her generation should respect and love each other, help each other, instead of quarreling with each other all day long.
An Xin disagreed.
"Let her be. Some people, no matter how much respect you give them, will still treat you like a fool."
For an old woman like Mrs. Chen who loves to take advantage of others and harm others, even if you give her your heart, she will still think that you have a black heart.
An Xin's words left Chen Hongyan speechless.
"this……"
I know in my heart that what my daughter said is right, but she is kind by nature and I can't bear to hurt anyone, yet I feel guilty about it.
But An Xin obviously didn't think so. In order to stop her mother from worrying about it, she quickly changed the topic of the conversation with Mrs. Chen.
"By the way, Mom, have you come here so early in the morning and have breakfast?"
Based on his understanding of Chen Hongyan, her mother and her three younger siblings must have come without eating. After all, country people have no habit of eating breakfast. In addition, they have settled down in Lao An and their family conditions are already there. Not eating breakfast can save a meal, right?
Chen Hongyan didn't expect her daughter to ask this question. She hesitated for a long time, but replied with a firm look.
"Ah, eat...eat it!"
In fact, they didn't have breakfast at all. They just heated up the leftover noodles they had made last night and gave them to the three children to eat a little before coming over. She was reluctant to eat any of it.
Compared to Chen Hongyan's answer, An Wu, one of the youngest twins, seemed much more honest. He snuggled up to Chen Hongyan's legs and replied timidly.
"We did eat the steamed buns that my sister made last night, but mom didn't eat any of them."
Although they have seen Chen Hongyan give up her food to her children many times over the years, the children still respect and care for their mother in their hearts.
After all, if they don’t have a mother, they will have no mother in the future, and they also hope that their mother can have food and drink like themselves.
When Chen Hongyan saw that her youngest son had betrayed her, an embarrassed look appeared on her face. She quickly covered the child's mouth and explained.
"Hey, kids, why are you talking nonsense? Didn't you see mom eating?"
But An Xin roughly understood the reason, so she told Chen Hongyan and her younger brothers and sisters.
"Okay, I know. You are the most obedient. Take your mother over there and sit down. I will make you your favorite scrambled eggs with chopped green onion rolls this morning, and also make some millet porridge that you like, okay?"
"Yes, sister is the best and loves us the most."
When the kids heard about their favorite scallion rolls, they were very excited. And the roll was made with scrambled eggs, so he happily dragged Chen Hongyan to the side and waited.
Chen Hongyan's helpless cry came from a distance.
"Hey, don't waste it. Hey, don't drag me."
Anxin turned around happily, started to light the stove, picked up flour, eggs and millet to make breakfast.
By the time Bai Yichen finished washing up and came out of the house, the millet porridge on the stove was already bubbling with steam. An Xin had already rolled up her sleeves and was putting pancakes into the pot one by one.
Bai Yichen stood at the door, smelling the aroma of food in the air, a look of satisfaction rising on his face. This little bit of fireworks scent permeated their ordinary little family. Perhaps happiness is so simple.
An Xin saw Bai Yichen standing at the door with an interested look on his face out of the corner of her eye, and quickly stretched out her hand to greet him.
"Come over and lend a hand, help light the stove."
The main reason was that she was busy making scallion pancakes and had no time to light the stove, so she asked Bai Yichen to come over and light the stove.
Bai Yichen, who was savoring the taste of happiness, suddenly heard his young wife calling him. He immediately rolled up his sleeves and walked over with a smile.
"Hey, I'll be right there!"
Just like that, with the division of labor and cooperation of the two, in less than half an hour, the hot millet porridge was already served on the table, a stack of thick scallion pancakes was also placed on it, and the super-large portion of scrambled egg yolks came out of the pot. An Xin also made a mushroom and minced meat sauce and mixed some cold black fungus, and a simple breakfast was completed.
An Xin, who had prepared breakfast, wiped her hands on her apron and greeted her mother and three younger siblings in the distance.
"It's time to eat!"
Several children immediately came running over happily.
"Wow, is there something delicious?"
Chen Hongyan followed behind them, calling out with a worried look on her face.
"Oh, run slower, what if you fall?"
When everyone sat at the table, An Xin took the lead in picking up a scallion roll, scooped scrambled eggs into it with a spoon and handed it to her sister. She also rolled the rolls for her two younger brothers. As soon as the two little guys took the rolls, they lowered their heads and ate with a sizzling sound, looking very satisfied.
Chen Hongyan, who was standing by, was extremely worried, so she patted the two little ones on the back and gave them instructions.
"Hey, you two little ones, eat slowly, and don't choke."
An Xin smiled and rolled one for Chen Hongyan.
"Mom, you eat something too!"
Chen Hongyan took it and pretended to complain.
"Hey, you've spoiled the child so much that he's become a picky eater."
An Xin smiled and took a scallion pancake, rolled an egg for Bai Yichen, and replied.
"It's okay, Mom. It's just a delicious meal. Bai Yichen and I will work harder in the future to give you a good life."
With just the food and drink that the Old An family has, she can make them live a happy life without any effort. The things in her warehouse are enough for them to eat for several lifetimes without them having to struggle.
Thinking of this, An Xin handed the scallion pancake with scrambled eggs in her hand to Bai Yichen, who took it with gentle eyes and said something in a low voice.
"Thank you, wife!"
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