Since the addition of two pregnant granddaughters-in-law to the family, Old Zhou has bought two batches of chickens this year, along with her two daughters-in-law!
For the past six months or so, I've been killing chickens and making soup every few days, and I've even ruined two earthenware pots from doing it!
Not to mention Liu from the same village, who couldn't stop smiling when she saw her daughter, even Xiaodie's family from Jiangjiawan who came to visit her all said that Xiaodie was well raised and didn't suffer any losses during her pregnancy. Oh no, it's that she didn't suffer any losses at all after marrying into the family!
Now, who in the surrounding villages wouldn't want to marry their daughter to Wu Family Village?
A sign of happiness!
In addition, Wu Family Village produced a county magistrate, which is a great honor and brings glory to the ancestors!
Many matchmakers have their eyes on the county magistrate's two unmarried sons, and even his youngest daughter who is not yet of marriageable age.
After realizing this, Old Mrs. Zhou quickly used the excuse of inviting her granddaughter to the old house for chicken soup to subtly teach her to respect herself and not to be deceived by others.
Then she would nag her granddaughter to listen to her mother, saying that her mother had worked very hard to get to where she is today.
Ideally, when she grows up, she shouldn't marry into another village; she should choose a kind and honest young man from within the village...
Cough cough cough~
Grandpa Wu couldn't stand it anymore. His granddaughter was so young; was it necessary to say such things so early?
"Grandma, Grandpa, don't worry, I'll listen to Mom. She'll arrange everything for me. I don't want to leave her side!"
After Qingyao entered school and learned to read and write, she learned many profound principles.
They understood even more the heavy burden on their mother's shoulders and how difficult it was to raise the four of them.
Even if her grandparents don't say anything today, she will always remember her mother's kindness and goodness, and she will take care of her mother in her old age and see her off in her final days.
Old Mrs. Zhou felt a lump in her throat, sniffed, and said lovingly:
"Oh, my Yao Yao is such a good girl, Grandpa and Grandma are so relieved. Come on, drink some more chicken soup, there's plenty more in the kitchen~"
Okay~
Qingyao was actually full, but not wanting to disappoint the milk, she continued to drink.
When she was a child, she couldn't have something as good as chicken soup every day, so now she has to cherish what she has!
On the main side of the house, Jiang Xiaodie frowned as she sipped her chicken soup.
Sigh, is she really like her mother said, ungrateful for her good fortune?
Her in-laws always give her the best food first, but she can't eat it...
Waaah, I'm so sorry to Grandma and Mom for going to so much trouble to make chicken soup. She really doesn't like chicken soup anymore. Even just a change of pace would be nice~
Suddenly, a fragrant aroma wafted to my nose.
Jiang Xiaodie sniffed and sniffed, until her nose bumped into a familiar embrace.
"Husband, why did you come home?"
"I'm not busy lately, so I asked my younger brother for a few days off to come home and keep you company."
Look, I brought you some delicious food!
Although Da Shi appears somewhat reserved and dull in front of outsiders, he is quite gentle and considerate towards his wife.
"Ah, it's roast duck and beggar's chicken!"
Jiang Xiaodie couldn't wait to open the oil paper package, and was overjoyed.
But then, remembering something, he lowered his hand and, enduring the pain, said:
“Husband, I can’t eat alone. These should be placed on the table for our family, grandparents, and my second uncle’s family to eat together.”
"Don't worry, silly, I naturally didn't just buy one serving. I bought four servings of everything. Eat up. I know you're tired of chicken soup, so let's change things up."
Da Shi smiled and patted his wife's head. He felt truly happy to have married such a pampered girl, but she was also very filial and would remind him to be filial to his elders as well.
"Aww~"
Jiang Xiaodie felt relieved, grabbed a roast chicken leg, took a bite, and tasted happiness!
Outside, the wind was freezing.
In the courtyard, Mrs. Zhou, who was tending the water stove, chuckled. How could she possibly hide her son's little scheme from her?
However, seeing that her son was prudent and knew to buy more than necessary, she turned a blind eye.
Thinking of my third brother's wife's wontons, that little guy is so clever.
I wonder what nickname her daughter Xiaodie will give her baby when spring comes next year...
"Hiccup~"
Qingyao, holding her round belly, got out of bed and strolled around with some difficulty.
It was getting late, so she said goodbye to her grandparents and prepared to go home.
"Da Shi, take your things and take your little cousin home."
Da Zhou instructed her son to take Yao Yao home, partly for her niece's safety and partly to keep Da Shi away so that Xiao Die wouldn't eat too much other food, lest she get an upset stomach.
"Okay, Mom~"
Da Shi responded, then left the house. Under his mother's knowing look, he sheepishly picked up the roast chicken and duck, and, holding his little cousin's hand, left the old house...
On the way, Yao Yao, with her keen sense of smell, pouted and asked:
"Big cousin, what delicious food did you eat?"
"Ahem, I didn't eat any. I just bought some roast chicken and duck to satisfy your cousin's craving~"
"Oh, no wonder~"
"I also prepared a portion for your family. You can just heat it up and eat it when you have dinner later~"
"Um, but, eldest cousin, do you think I can still eat right now?"
"......."
Da Shi wisely shut up. Speaking of which, he had to thank his little cousin.
If it weren't for her, he would probably have had to force himself to finish the chicken soup today!
"Next time, I'll buy it for you separately, but you can't tell Grandpa and Grandma, okay?"
"Okay, deal!"
Qingyao concealed her disappointment, extended her right palm, and the two gave each other a high five.
It was agreed that if her eldest cousin went back on his word, she would complain to her grandparents, uncles and aunts, and other relatives!
Da Shi started to doubt himself. He had deliberately brought up the very thing he didn't want to talk about; now, his little cousin had another handle on him...
After returning home, Qingyao told her mother without hiding anything about how she had tricked her older cousin.
Jiang Yue was both amused and exasperated. When did Yao Yao become so clever?
It seems that reading and writing, and discerning right from wrong, are indeed true.
Unfortunately, Daxue is still breastfeeding and cannot eat heavy, oily meats, so she is destined to miss out on roast chicken and roast duck.
Seeing how much he loved his wife, Qingshan went back inside and hugged her, saying:
"Once Little Wonton is weaned, I'll make it up to you properly. Whatever delicacies you want to eat, I'll bring them home for you!"
"Husband, no need, it's all I should do. Once Little Wonton is weaned, I think we..."
Da Xue shook her head and changed the subject.
She couldn't bring herself to say the rest; she was too embarrassed.
"No, Mom said to be careful with you and not to hurt you. We'll wait until Little Wonton is two years old..."
Qingshan shook his head, immediately understanding what his wife meant.
Although he really wanted it, he dreamed about it.
But, no, that won't do!
Before leaving, Grandma Zou gave him a lot of information about postpartum care for women, especially taboos regarding sexual intercourse!
I only have one wife, so we can have children later.
Anyway, his second brother doesn't have any kids yet, or rather, he's not even married yet!
Don't panic~
Everything is under control!
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