“Speaking of Wang Hongquan, the father of Chuanzi, this old man is truly one of a kind.”

When he was busy farming, he would work in the fields. Even when the farming season was over, he didn't just sit around.

“They should have come to my elder sister's place to sign up a long time ago. When they get back to the construction site, they can do some odd jobs there. When it gets to the last month of the year, Tiezi’s father will still go to help Tang Ya Zi’s uncle take care of his fish pond and catch fish, which isn't for nothing; there is money for labor.”

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"Look here, as long as people are diligent enough, they can rake in some over here and tidy up some over there,"

"It looks like money that's not very noticeable, rolling together like a snowball, and gradually the family becomes more comfortable, right?" Mrs. Sun said.

Hearing Mrs. Sun's analysis, Mrs. Liu also felt it was reasonable.

However, Liu insisted that Tan had secretly bribed Yang Huamei.

"The old woman has been relentlessly pestering us and our children for money. I estimate that all the gifts and filial piety we sent her during festivals, she's all given to Mei." She said.

Mrs. Sun shook her head, "You said it yourself, that's what we sent to our elders as a sign of respect."

“Since it’s been given out, that money belongs to the two elders. How they choose to handle it is none of our concern.”

"As long as we do our best and have clear consciences, fulfilling our filial duty is enough. It's their business who they choose to support. As a daughter-in-law, it's best not to interfere." Mrs. Sun said.

"I'm a bit stifled, " Liu said. "I haven't interfered at all. With our family's matriarch's temper, I dare to interfere!"

Mrs. Sun smiled.

Liu said, “It’s not that I’m holding it in, I just want to talk to you, my sister-in-law! That old woman, she’s really not a good person!”

Mrs. Sun's hair was completely white.

“Fourth younger sister-in-law, as a daughter-in-law, it's best not to speak ill of our elders behind their backs. There are gods watching over us from above, and this is not right!” Mrs. Sun hurriedly said.

Sun no longer argued with Liu about anything, found an excuse to leave quickly, and Liu, also feeling a bit bored, could only sullenly shut her mouth and go elsewhere to gossip.

At night, Yang Ruqing cooked a big pot of pork and vermicelli stew and called over Song Nanya and Xiao Ya Xue to have it together.

This dish, a specialty of the north, is a favorite among them.

This dish has now become Yang Ruqing's specialty. Because she often cooks it to reward them, the more she cooks, the more experience she gains.

"Qing'er, you really made this pork and rice noodle soup authentically delicious. Even the chefs in the grand households of Daliang didn't make it as flavorful as yours." Xiao Ya Xue praised while eating.

Yang Ruoqing smiled brightly.

Watching Tuoba Xian eat a bowl of pork and rice noodle soup with gusto despite not having dinner earlier, Yang Ruqing’s heart brimmed with unspeakable joy.

The grandmother lives with me, and I want her to be happy and comfortable.

Not all mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships are so tense.

People's hearts are made of flesh. As long as you put your heart into it, over time, the other person can also feel it.

Of course, there are always exceptions, but those exceptions are rare occurrences.

“Qing'er, you don't just keep us fed, also send some to your father and mother, and your uncle and aunt!” Tuoba Xian reminded.

Yang Ruqing smiled: "I went to my uncle and aunt's place in the afternoon to invite them over for dinner with pork and rice noodles tonight, but my aunt said she couldn't come."

“Because tonight, Uncle and his friends who helped manage the fish pond are going to Uncle's place for a feast.”

"I'll send some things over to my parents' place right away."

When Yang Ruqing walked over to Yang Huazhong's yard with a big bowl in her hand, she found that both Han's wife and mother-in-law were there.

Mrs. Sun was accompanying her daughter-in-law and mother-in-law in the main hall, chatting away. Yang Huazhong's whereabouts were unknown.

I don't know what Mrs. Han and Mrs. Sun talked about, but Mrs. Han wiped the tears from her eyes with the corner of her patched blue garment.

Mr. Sun's eyes also turned red.

While Korean daughter-in-law Yuzhi stood behind her mother-in-law, she was meek and gentle, still holding a chicken with its wings tied.

The chicken was scrawny and thin, tilting its head with round eyes that rolled back and forth, surveying the surroundings.

As soon as Yang Ruqing entered, Jade Branch was the first to notice.

She quickly turned to Yang Ruohua's side, smiling shyly and gratefully.

"Qing'er, you're here..." Yuzhi took the initiative to greet Yang Ruqing.

The old woman of the Han family also immediately turned her head to look at the door. Seeing Yang Ruohuang step into the main hall, the old woman of the Han family hurriedly stood up.

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On a face etched with wind and wrinkles, as yellowed as the land beneath his feet, each line, like a thousand ravines, bore witness to the passage of time and the hardships of life.

"Auntie Han, Cousin Jade Branch, why are you still here at night?" Yang Ruoqing greeted her mother-in-law and sister-in-law with a smile.

The old woman from the Han family said: “Yu Zhi said that this good job as a cook is something many people in the whole village would fight tooth and nail for, but you guys kept a vacancy for us privately.”

“Our family may be poor, but we're not stupid. We know the difference between right and wrong.”

“You’ve taken such good care of our family, we are deeply grateful. We don't have much to repay you, so we could only offer this chicken to add some flavor to your drinks.” Mrs. Han said.

Yang Ruqing was surprised and her gaze fell once again on the chicken Yu Zhi was holding in her hand.

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Yu Zhi felt a little embarrassed as she said, “Our family doesn’t have much food to eat, so there isn't much left to feed the chickens. They are free to forage in the grass near the pond outside our gate.”

"The chicken is really thin, with no meat on its body. But if we add some chili peppers and stir-fry it, it can at least be a dish. I hope you'll take it, please don't dislike it!" Yuzhi said cautiously.

Yang Ruoqing glanced at Sun Shi and saw her secretly signaling to this side.

Yang Ruqing understood Mrs. Sun's meaning, so she said to Jade Branch and her daughter-in-law, "We are all fellow villagers, if we can help each other, we should."

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Besides, I didn't ask you over here for you to enjoy yourself. I asked you to help cook. You don't have to thank us like that.

"We don't want the chickens, take them back for the children to play with. If you're truly grateful to us, then when the time comes, cook delicious meals to give the workers on site more energy!"

In the end, Han's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law couldn't go against Yang Ruqing. The two of them went back home with a chicken.

Here, Yang Ruqing asked Mrs. Sun, "Where is my father?"

Sun said, "I went to eat dinner at Lao Da's place, Xiao An went too."

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Yang Ruqing said, "Oh, is that so, Mother? I made pork and rice noodle soup last night. I'll bring some over to add to your dishes."

Mrs. Sun said, "No need to guess, it's most likely your mother-in-law urging you to send it over again, right?"

Yang Ruqing smiled and nodded.

Mrs. Sun looked touched and said, "Your mother-in-law, though she's a person of high status, is the most approachable and kindhearted person you could meet."

Whatever good food you eat, don't forget about us.

Yang Ruqing said, “That’s right, my mother-in-law is indeed good. In fact, I have already prepared pork stewed noodles in the kitchen for my parents.”