Chapter 112 - 109 Spots in the Third Watch of the Night
The visitor was none other than Liu Aidang, holding a winnowing basket in her hand, filled with some peanuts. Upon seeing her, Li Xianglu couldn’t help but smile warmly, though her mind couldn’t stop speculating, "Offering help without being asked can only mean you’re up to no good!"
Qin Xi was also taken aback when she saw Li Dafu’s wife arrive. She was definitely here for Xiang, probably because of the incident yesterday. She looked over with an indifferent expression: "Let’s eat first."
Li Xianglu politely said to Liu Aidang, "Auntie, you’re so early. Please, come sit inside first. I haven’t finished my porridge yet."
Liu Aidang replied sheepishly: "Go ahead, I’ve already eaten. I’m just here to see how you’re doing."
Li Huai Ren had been silent all along, giving only a nod before heading back to the kitchen.
At the moment, Qin Zhen was arrogantly sitting at the table, devouring a soy-sauce-glazed pork knuckle. Seeing this, Li Xianglu immediately rushed over, grabbed his ear, and started pulling while shouting, "You dare to eat my pork knuckle, do you want to mess things up?"
Qin Zhen yelped in pain, but he didn’t stop gnawing on the meat for even a second. Witnessing this, Qin Xi coldly huffed, "You are not to go anywhere before New Year’s Day. Stay home quietly, clean both rooms well, and clear the snow off the roof of the cave dwelling. Or else, watch out!" She glanced menacingly at his behind.
That look instantly reminded Qin Zhen of the times his brother would tie him to a bench and spank him, causing his legs to go weak. He hastily nodded in agreement, afraid that if he was too slow, he would get beaten right away.
Li Xianglu then settled down in her seat contentedly, started eating her portion of the pork knuckle, licked her fingers clean, and finished off her porridge.