The Lucky Farm Girl-Chapter 43 - Maternal Grandfather_1

Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Maternal Grandfather_1

Chapter 43 -43 Maternal Grandfather_1

The next day after breakfast, Old Master Yang and Yang Chaoyi went to see the village head and the Lizheng, then headed to the County Office to process the transfer procedures for the dry fields.

Meanwhile, Yang Mengchen was busy slaughtering chickens and gutting fish, as Xiao Guai had brought back quite a bit of game yesterday. She kept a small portion for herself, and used the rest to prepare various dishes.

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Madam Shen Qiulan and her two sisters-in-law helped Yang Mengchen with the preparations.

After breakfast, a few young men of the Yang family went to pick up their maternal grandparents.

It wasn’t long before the Liu family, who lived closest to Yangliu village, arrived at the Yang residence. They were startled by the sight of a little White Tiger running around in the courtyard.

“Dad, Mom, big brother, sister-in-law, Zijun, Ziyun have arrived. Please, come in and have a seat,” Yang Chaowu, who was doing carpentry with his older brother, put down his tools and went to greet the visitors. “Don’t be afraid, this is Xiao Guai, he doesn’t bite people randomly. Xiao Guai, they are family, say hello.”

Xiao Guai gently shook his tiger head obediently, and knowing his voice was loud and might scare people, he let out only a soft whine.

The Liu family was surprised but no longer afraid.

They had already heard that the Yang siblings had brought back a little White Tiger from the mountain, yet they hadn’t expected it to be so intelligent. The Yang siblings were indeed fortunate children.

Madam Yang Zhou and Yang Chaowen also smiled and greeted the Liu family. Yang Chengbin ran into the house to bring out some pastries and fruits.

In the kitchen.

Hearing the commotion outside, Yang Mengchen, who was frying fish balls and couldn’t leave them, let Madam Shen Qiulan and her sisters-in-law go out to greet the Liu family.

“We haven’t seen you for two months, you all look much better, especially Xiuyun, who no longer looks sickly,” said the sisters-in-law who always got along well, leaving Madam Liu Luo quite relieved.

Liu Xiuyun said proudly with a smile, “It’s all thanks to Jiujiu’s acupuncture treatment that I’m better.”

“When did Jiujiu learn medical skills?” Madam Liu Luo asked as she looked around. “Where is Jiujiu? Where’s my precious granddaughter?”

Shen Qiulan replied, “Jiujiu is cooking in the kitchen.”

“Cooking? You actually let my precious granddaughter cook? She’s so delicate, what if she gets burned? No, I have to stop her,” Madam Liu Luo said, striding towards the kitchen.

Madam Liu Su followed closely behind her mother-in-law while also scolding her own sister-in-law, “Jiujiu has just gotten better. Xiuyun should have stopped Jiujiu.”

Madam Shen Qiulan and her sisters-in-law looked at each other, all with a look of helplessness on their faces.

Their family members were especially fond of Jiujiu; her parents cherished her and worried at the slightest headache or fever. Just wait, when the Wu family and the Shen family arrive and find out that they’ve let Jiujiu cook, they will surely blame them as well.

Liu Ziyun followed behind, her delicate face filled with concern, not a trace of jealousy or resentment to be seen.

Even though she knew that her grandparents preferred her little cousin over her, she wasn’t jealous. After all, her little cousin was well-behaved and sensible, and she genuinely liked her.

“Jiujiu, put it down quickly, be careful not to get burned.”

Madam Liu Luo hurried into the kitchen and saw Yang Mengchen frying fish balls. Her face changed with fright as she hurriedly pulled her away from the stove to carefully check for any injuries.

“Don’t worry, Grandma Liu, I’m very careful and won’t get burned,” Yang Mengchen felt warmth and moved by Madam Liu Luo’s doting and concerned gaze and anxious actions. “Grandma Liu, why don’t you and Mother Liu and cousin Ziyun go sit in the courtyard? I’ll make something delicious for you at noon so you can try my cooking.”

Naturally, Madam Liu Luo disagreed. As a person who was always busy and couldn’t stand still, she couldn’t bear to let Jiujiu cook while she rested: “Jiujiu go rest, Grandma will cook.”

“Mother, you and Jiujiu go outside and wait to eat. Xiuyun and the rest of us will cook,” Madam Liu Su urged.

Madam Liu Luo nodded, “Cook a little less, to avoid waste. Jiujiu, go out with grandma, the kitchen is full of fumes, lest you get choked later.” As she spoke, she pulled Yang Mengchen outside with her.

Yang Mengchen grabbed hold of Madam Liu Luo’s arm and blinked, “Does Grandma Liu no longer love me?”

“Of course, Grandma loves Jiujiu, which is why I don’t want you staying in the kitchen.” Madam Liu Luo’s heart ached at the sight of her seemingly about to cry.

“But I want to cook a meal to show my filial respect for Grandma Liu, and Grandma Liu won’t agree,” Yang Mengchen said coquettishly as she clung to Madam Liu Luo’s arm. “I’ve grown up so much but have never cooked for Grandma Liu. I’ve always felt so guilty. Grandma, let me show a little filial piety, okay?”

Shen Qiulan also persuaded from the side, “Elder sister, just let Jiujiu show her filial respect. Otherwise, Jiujiu will be sad.”

“Alright then, but you all have to watch over her, don’t let my precious granddaughter get hurt,” Madam Liu Luo relented after some thought.

They all nodded and promised eagerly.

After seeing off Madam Liu Luo and Liu Ziyun, Yang Mengchen and the others continued cooking.

Back in the courtyard, Madam Liu Luo reproached Madam Yang Zhou, “Why didn’t you also stop Jiujiu from cooking? If she gets hurt, it will break your heart! Plus, when Madam Chen and Madam Li arrive later, let’s see how you explain it to them!” The two shared a close bond and always spoke frankly with each other.

“You didn’t stop her either!” Madam Yang Zhou glanced at Madam Liu Luo and soothed with a smile, “Just relax and enjoy your granddaughter’s blessings today.”

“My precious granddaughter is so sensible and capable. I indeed have the fortune to enjoy her filial respect,” Madam Liu Luo said, filled with pride and satisfaction.

“Yes, yes, you are fortunate!”

Madam Liu Luo paid no mind to Madam Yang Zhou’s sarcastic agreement, instead joining her in knitting small boxes.

On the other hand, Old Master Liu and Liu Shaonan had long been learning to make small wooden boxes with Yang Chaowen and Yang Chaowu.

As noon approached, the Wu family and the Shen family arrived one after another. After exchanging pleasantries, the men immediately surrounded Yang Chaowen.

When Madam Wu Chen and Madam Shen Li learned that Yang Mengchen was cooking, they indeed rushed into the kitchen to harshly scold their daughters for not taking good care of their precious granddaughter. However, since the meal was almost ready and Yang Mengchen acted affectionate and charming, they eventually had to let it be.

Old Master Yang and Yang Chaoyi returned, and everyone helped to carry the dishes to the table.

Although the ingredients were limited, Yang Mengchen still made eighteen dishes.

“Jiujiu’s culinary skills surpass even the head chef of the town’s tavern. All three in-laws should eat more,” Madam Yang Zhou enthusiastically beckoned.

The three elders laughed and after tasting a bite, they kept praising their precious granddaughter for being so capable, managing to make so many delicious dishes.

Old Master Yang took out the wine Yang Mengchen had bought for him, “Let’s drink a couple of glasses too.”

After lunch, the four families sat in the courtyard where Yang Mengchen explained the reason for inviting them.

The three families declined greatly, as after all, this was to improve the Yang family’s livelihood, and they did not want to interfere, fearing it would spoil the good relations between the four families.

“Don’t worry, our family will also continue to make rice dumplings and preserved eggs,” Yang Mengchen touched by the three families’ genuine sincerity. “It’s just that Grandpa and the others will have to manage five hundred acres of herbs as well as plant greenhouse vegetables, and they really can’t cope. But I have already signed an agreement with Young Master Nangong of the Drunken Immortal Tavern, hence I’m asking my maternal grandparents to help.”