Chen Shuning left after watching for a while because the main character had run away. Before leaving, she glared at her fiercely.
Chen Shuning didn't care about any of that and went home with her melon seeds.
Seeing that Qin Yalan should be back soon, Chen Shuning scooped out the water from the large pot, rinsed the rice, and cooked it in the pot.
Then I went to pack up the things my grandma had brought back.
It has to be said that Grandma He really likes this granddaughter-in-law and brought her a lot of things.
There was plenty of food and drink, including milk powder and malted milk powder. Chen Shuning also saw two boxes of coffee that are rarely seen in China. The food was also varied, including cookies, cakes, bread, and various dried fruits, all of which were Chen Shuning's favorites.
Remembering that Qin Yalan had said she was going to her grandmother's for dinner that night, Chen Shuning took out two boxes of malted milk powder. She wouldn't give any milk powder to her little brother because he liked it; she would keep all six cans of milk powder for him. She also took two boxes of snacks and two boxes of biscuits.
Thinking that she had already given money during the Chinese New Year, Chen Shuning didn't take too much. Besides, she really couldn't get close to her grandparents.
Although the old couple's attitude towards her had completely changed since she got married, Chen Shuning still had the original owner's memories and knew how the original owner had suffered under the old couple since childhood.
So even though the elderly couple treat her very well now, she can't feel close to them, especially when it comes to kindness that has an ulterior motive.
Just as Chen Shuning finished packing, Qin Yalan returned. As soon as she entered, she saw Chen Shuning carrying things to the outer room. She quickly walked over, took the things from Chen Shuning, and began to complain.
"Didn't I tell you not to do any work these days? Hurry up and put your things down, I'll get them in a bit."
Seeing that Chen Shuning obediently placed the things at the door, he handed the lunchbox to Chen Shuning with satisfaction and said, "Didn't you want to eat fried liver? Take a spoon and go inside to eat."
The lunchbox was still warm when she got it. Chen Shuning happily took a spoon and the lunchbox from the cabinet and went into the house.
Upon opening the lunchbox, Chen Shuning was greeted by a glossy, dark red broth and the enticing aroma of liver. The rich yet not greasy flavor instantly whetted his appetite.
She happily ate spoonful after spoonful, and in no time, she had finished the whole lunchbox of fried liver.
Just as Chen Shuning put down his spoon, Chen Jiandang's voice came from the courtyard.
"Sis, I bought your favorite sugar-coated fried dough sticks and millet porridge."
Before Chen Shuning could react, Qin Yalan, who was cooking in the kitchen, came out with a spatula and yelled, "What are you yelling about? Be careful not to scare your sister again."
"Oh dear, I was in a hurry! Mom, where's my sister?" Chen Jiandang cheerfully entered the house, carrying a lunchbox and an oil paper bag in one hand and a wooden box in the other.
Chen Shuning happened to come to the kitchen with an empty lunchbox and said with a smile, "You should have come back sooner! I just ate a big portion of fried liver, and I can't eat anything right now."
"By the way, how did you know I was back? You even bought sugar-coated fried dough twists and millet porridge in advance?"
Hearing that Chen Shuning couldn't eat anymore, Chen Jiandang put the millet porridge in his hand into the pot to warm it up while saying:
I didn't buy this in advance. I saw Chen Shuting at the alley entrance when I got back, and I heard her cursing and muttering about you. I knew then that you were back.
"By the way, sis, what exactly happened with Chen Shuting? I saw her run out crying."
His mother said that his sister was pregnant, and that's when she was most likely to get hungry. She kept the millet porridge warm in the pot so his sister could eat it when she got hungry.
Hearing Chen Jiandang's words, Qin Yalan also became interested and sighed, "What happened to Shuting again? This child is really unlucky. She married such a man who not only messes around outside, but also beats his wife when he comes home."
Your fourth aunt was also like that. She only saw that the Li family was living a good life, and didn't bother to find out Li Li's character. She arranged the marriage after only meeting him twice.
As a result, less than a year after their marriage, Li Li went to jail, for the same shameful thing. When the incident first happened, your aunt advised Shuting to get a divorce.
But your fourth aunt, because of those small benefits, not only didn't appreciate it, but also scolded you, Da Hong, for being kind and not wanting to see her Shu Ting doing well.
I remember that year someone introduced Shuzhu to a nice young man. Because of this, your aunt's family was resented by your fourth aunt. That petty woman went so far as to make a scene at the young man's workplace and ruined Shuzhu's relationship with him.
Because of this, although the two have lived in the same courtyard for years, they haven't spoken a word to each other when they meet.
If you ask me, you shouldn't be too mean. Look at the way her family is living now. Not to mention anything else, just look at the wife Jianzhong married. She's always thinking about taking things back to her parents' home, and she treats them like servants. She doesn't respect your grandparents at all.
Jianhua hasn't been any easier to deal with these past two years. He dropped out of school early and spends his days hanging out with street thugs, stealing chickens and other petty crimes. People are constantly coming to their door with trouble. Your fourth uncle and his wife have lost a lot of money over the years. And Shuting, she hasn't had an easy time either.”
Although Chen Shuning hadn't been home for the past few years, she knew all about it. In recent years, Chen Jiandang had acted like a little spy, sending Chen Shuning a letter every month, telling her every detail of what had happened at home.
However, Chen Shuning enjoyed listening to Qin Yalan ramble on about family matters, so he didn't interrupt her. He simply took a small stool and sat down in front of the stove.
During this time, she did not forget to instruct Chen Jiandang to get her a few small sweet potatoes and to rummage through the stove to buy them.
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