Chapter 355 - 349_1
Since they didn’t know how many inside thieves there were, Zhao Erhu and the others discussed it and decided to take turns on watch in pairs. Everyone would stay nearby, so in case of any trouble, everyone could rush over promptly.
On this side, Li Xiaomei and Zhao Cheng came over, "Sister-in-law, stop fussing, we should just go back to eat."
"Why act like strangers? The food is all ready. If you go back, you’ll have to start a fire and cook from scratch, which is a lot of trouble. You might as well make do with what we have here. I see you’ve been busy all day and must be exhausted. After you eat, go back and get some good rest. These days, I’ll need your help more than ever."
"Sister-in-law, rest assured. You didn’t listen to those rumors in the village and trusted me so much, entrusting me with tasks. Even if it wears me out, I’m happy. Besides, I like being in charge. I’m in high spirits, not tired at all, but feel fulfilled. Earning money and supporting the family, living like this makes me realize how pointless my previous life was." Li Xiaomei finished speaking and nudged Zhao Cheng beside her, "Zhao Cheng, don’t you agree?"
"My wife is right, sister-in-law. Though these days are tiring, they’re also very fulfilling. Our whole family is happy. We have to thank you and brother for your generosity in not holding the past against us, for giving us a chance. We will work hard."
"Enough of that, let’s not talk about these irrelevant matters. It’s getting late, and you must be hungry. Hurry and eat; I’ve been keeping the dishes warm." Lin Yue said while taking the food out of the pot. Sanlang and Silang had not helped earlier, but now, to show off in front of Lin Yue, the brothers competed to get bowls and chopsticks from the cupboard and set the table.
Seeing this, Li Xiaomei felt envious and glanced at her two sons, who were jumping around like monkeys, roughhousing. "You two little rascals, look how sensible Sanlang and Silang are. At such a young age, they already know to help your second aunt. And look at you two, just playing and lying all day, learn something from them."
For Zhao Cheng’s family, Lin Yue specially made double-cooked pork with garlic sprouts, Mapo tofu, and a few other dishes left from before. The family of four enjoyed a fragrant meal, "Sister-in-law, your cooking is really good. I’ve never eaten food this delicious before, even better than the restaurants in the city." Li Xiaomei couldn’t stop praising as she ate.