Grandma Mo glanced at her and snorted inwardly. Doesn't she know why?
Forget it, I shouldn't waste my breath arguing with someone who often forgets to bring things, lest I end up looking like an idiot myself.
But Mo Yunmei seemed stubborn, insisting that Old Madam Mo give her an answer. "Mother, I'm also a member of the Mo family, I have a share too! I was ignorant and lazy before, and didn't want to help, but I've changed now. I'm more sensible and want to help the family. You have no reason to stop me!"
Old Mrs. Mo glanced at Mo Yunmei, able to see right through her thoughts, and didn't even bother to hide them!
"You've already helped out, go and rest for a while! You're a member of the Mo family now, but you won't be anymore. The secrets of our Mo family's operations must be kept in the hands of our own family. Go, sit over there and rest for a bit, it'll be ready to eat soon."
Mo Yunmei was about to say something when a delicious aroma suddenly wafted from the kitchen, hitting her face. She immediately forgot what she was supposed to do!
Wow! It smells so good! What seasonings did you put in it?
The other people in the yard did the same, craning their noses to sniff, as if they would be missing out if they didn't sniff a few more times!
Mo Yunmei's whole body was excited when she heard the news. She made a decision before she could think and took advantage of the moment when Grandma Mo was stunned. She ran into the kitchen.
Su Nanxi caught a glimpse of it, pointed to the door with a spoon, and asked her to leave.
But Mo Yunmei had completely lost her ability to think; even her hearing had deteriorated, leaving only her eyesight intact. She wouldn't pay any attention to Su Nanxi.
Qin and Zhao had been carefully observing Su Nanxi's fried rice. When she pointed, they saw it too. Seeing their mother-in-law standing there in a daze at the door, they knew she must have been attracted by the aroma, which gave Mo Yunmei an opportunity.
Without saying a word, the two men each grabbed one of Mo Yunmei's hands and led her out.
Grandma Mo also came to her senses and realized that she had failed in her duty. She took a bamboo whip and hung it on the ground, warning Mo Yunmei that if she dared to come any closer, the whip would strike her flesh!
Frustrated, Mo Yunmei stomped her foot and sat down under the eaves after realizing she couldn't get in.
The people in the kitchen were learning very seriously, and Su Nanxi was also cooking very seriously, but she dared to say that it was the first time she had ever actually cooked this mixed rice!
Su Nanxi later took some time to go into her space and look up the ingredients and method for making fried rice. She memorized the steps and now, although she seems very skilled, she is actually still experimenting!
However, with the addition of corn, carrots, and other ingredients, this fried rice is quite successful, with excellent color, aroma, and taste, making it irresistible to look at and smell.
Mo Qinghe's eyes were full of tenderness. His wife was just that amazing; she could even make fried rice taste so delicious!
As soon as it was served, everyone couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
After getting my food and sitting down, I looked at it for a long time, reluctant to eat it, even just smelling it made me feel full!
Mo Yunmei didn't stand on ceremony. She quickly finished a bowl of rice and then reached for another bowl, completely ignoring everyone else's reactions. She wanted to eat first.
People nearby smelled the aroma, peeked out and looked around, all asking whose family was cooking again.
After asking around, there was only one answer: it must be the Mo family!
These people then started discussing what they were cooking, saying it smelled so good! They had never smelled anything like it before!
The Mo family had no time to pay attention to them at that moment; they were busy eating!
After a hearty meal, the Mo family unanimously agreed that the fried rice was a good idea!
So the remaining food was prepared by the Qin and Zhao families.
Normally there would be no leftovers, but now, it's because extra food was specially cooked.
Not much. Su Nanxi looked at what was left, enough for each of them to cook once.
The Qin and Zhao families weren't afraid. They knew that this was a time when they had to do things themselves. It didn't matter if they did well or not; they just had to take the first step!
Su Nanxi stood by and watched, not interfering unnecessarily, giving them the freedom to do as they pleased.
Seeing that even ordinary rice could be made so delicious, Mo Yunmei wanted to learn how to make it so she could eat it every day. So she said to Old Madam Mo, "Mother, I'm not young anymore, I'm of marriageable age. I want this fried rice recipe as part of my dowry. When do you think I can learn how to make it?"
When Old Mrs. Mo heard "ready to marry," she paused for a moment, then resumed her usual tone, "So eager to get married, aren't you ashamed! Your marriage and your dowry are all taken care of; you don't need to worry about them!"
But it's not up to me to make that decision for you!
Upon hearing this, Mo Yunmei was delighted that everything had been prepared for her. With a touch of shyness, she asked, "Mother, was I engaged before? Which young master was I engaged to? What kind of dowry do I have?"
A strange light flashed in Old Mrs. Mo's eyes, but after blinking, it disappeared again. She said to Mo Yunmei in an annoyed tone, "Why do you ask so many questions, young lady? Anyway, you don't need to worry about anything. You'll get what you're meant to have!"
Mo Yunmei pouted, feeling unwilling. This was her own marriage; how could she not be in a hurry to learn more about it?
It turns out her mother had been preventing her from going on blind dates all along because she was already engaged! If she hadn't asked about it today, who knows how long her mother would have kept it a secret!
I wonder if the man she's betrothed to is good-looking, if his family is rich, and if he's kind to her!
Oh dear! It's really worrying her! She has so many things to consider!
Why is it a childhood betrothal? Because Mo Yunmei has never heard of being engaged since she can remember, so it must have been arranged when she was very, very young. She just doesn't remember!
Grandma Mo ignored her and turned away in a hurry.
Mo Yunmei persisted, "Mother, then please give me an extra dowry! Give me the fried rice recipe as my dowry! Anyway, there's plenty of work to do at home, and maybe there will be other things later. We can make up for it then. Please say yes! I'm getting married soon, and I only have one chance to get married. You want me to have a good life, right?"
Mo Yunmei wanted to persuade Old Madam Mo to agree. She had done this kind of thing many times before and had succeeded most of the time, so she thought she should succeed this time as well, since she didn't have much time left to stay in the Mo family.
However, Old Madam Mo firmly refused her, saying, "Your marriage and dowry have already been arranged. Don't keep thinking about things that aren't yours! The Mo family's recipes are not something you can just take as you please. Even without these recipes, as long as you're not lazy, you won't live a bad life!"
Mo Yunmei's joy was shattered, but she was still unwilling to give up and wanted to keep trying. However, when she saw Old Lady Mo go into the outhouse, she immediately gave up.
Su Nanxi came out for some fresh air because the smell of cooking oil inside was too strong. As soon as she came out, she saw Mo Yunmei and Old Lady Mo chatting, and she overheard a bit too much.
Sigh! It seems Mo Yunmei really does have another identity!
The fact that Old Madam Mo is keeping quiet now probably means she doesn't have a good status. Could it be that once she reaches marriageable age, she'll be sent off in a bridal sedan chair?
Su Nanxi guessed half of it correctly, but not the other half.
She was just guessing casually and didn't take it to heart.
"Why won't Mother even add a dowry? Am I not her biological child?"
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