My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 467 So happy to bubble up

Chapter 467: 467 So happy to bubble up

Lin Tang washed and chopped the vegetables, and Lin Zhicheng strolled in, gauging the time.

Seeing that she had nearly finished preparing everything, he took the initiative to sit on the low stool and start the fire.

Quite discerning!

Lin Tang glanced at him and said, "Go outside once the fire is lit, it’s hot in the kitchen."

By then it was noon, with the sun climbing high.

Outside, the temperature was at least thirty-four or five degrees Celsius, even hotter inside the house.

Lin Zhicheng wiped off his sweat and said with a smile, "I’ll help you! Aunt, just call me if you need anything. I can do quite a bit now."

As soon as he finished speaking, seeing that Lin Tang was going to scrub the pot, he hurriedly scooped up a ladle of water from the water tank and poured it in.

Seeing that he didn’t want to leave, Lin Tang shook her head and didn’t insist.

She deftly finished cooking, and a bossy, mouthwatering aroma wafted through the kitchen.

Lin Zhicheng, being close by, let his saliva flow unrestrained.

"Aunt, it’s so good to have you at home," he suddenly sighed.

With Auntie back, there was meat in the house from time to time; life was beautiful!

The moment the teenager’s buttocks protruded, Lin Tang knew exactly what kind of nonsense he was spouting.

She glanced sideways at Lin Zhicheng, "What’s the matter? Haven’t you had enough to eat at home?"

Lin Zhicheng dared not agree with her.

If he dared to say he wasn’t full, his grandma wouldn’t care that he was the eldest grandson, she’d definitely make him go hungry for a couple of meals to cure his problem.

The young boy scratched his head and said, "I can get full, but I just craved meat."

His words were both honest and clear.

Lin Tang was quite pleased with her older nephew’s candor and said with a smile, "We have meat quite often now. Do you know when the families of your friends last had meat?"

Upon hearing Auntie’s words, Lin Zhicheng’s embarrassment deepened.

Xiaohua and the others seemed to have last eaten meat during the brigade’s pork rationing...

Compared to them, he and Zhixuan were already blissfully bubbling with happiness.

"Auntie, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be greedy," Lin Zhicheng flushed with embarrassment.

Lin Tang didn’t see this as greed.

She gently ruffled her older nephew’s hair, speaking softly,

"This isn’t greed, this is a signal that you’re growing. It’s not just children who crave meat, adults do too."

"Do you know why your grandma splits up a single serving of meat into several meals?"

Without much thought, Lin Zhicheng replied, "Because meat is expensive."

"What else?"

The young boy was stumped.

What else?!

Lin Tang looked at the puzzled expression on the little guy’s face, slightly furrowing her brow.

She explained patiently, "It’s also due to the scarcity of meat coupons, and most importantly, ’it’s hard to transition from luxury to frugality.’ Your grandma is afraid that if you get used to the good stuff, you won’t be able to go back to eating coarse grains."

Li Xiuli had her own brand of rural women’s wisdom.

Actually, she didn’t understand ’it’s hard to transition from luxury to frugality.’

But she knew that her family was just getting by, her third child was about to get married, her daughter needed a dowry prepared, and the four little ones had to go to school... There were many expenses at home.

Not saving now would mean trouble and tears for her and the head of the household later.

Besides, with children’s fickle natures, if meat was cooked every few days, not only would the joy of eating meat diminish, but it could also foster bad habits in the kids.

This was something she didn’t want to see.

So when it came to the frequency and quantity of meat consumption, Li Xiuli was very measured.

After hearing what Lin Tang had said, Lin Zhicheng fell silent.

He had been taught by his family to think independently since he was young.

After reflecting a little, he understood the rationale.

To his shock, he realized that he and his brothers and sisters indeed had the problem his aunt mentioned.

The young boy’s brow furled slightly.

"Aunt, I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to guide my younger siblings," he said.

Today there was meat; that settled it.

Tomorrow then.

Starting with eating wild vegetable pancakes, I’ll turn my little brother and sister’s bad habits around.

Just like Auntie said, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to eat meat, but I can’t let them develop picky eating habits—I’ll definitely supervise them well!

Lin Tang had great confidence in her eldest nephew’s ability to motivate and influence, so she picked up a spicy piece of rabbit meat and held it to his mouth.

"Help me taste the flavor."

Lin Zhicheng, who had been gloomily silent, suddenly brightened up, grinning from ear to ear.

After swallowing the meat, he praised, "Delicious! Auntie’s cooking is the best."

Lin Tang loved hearing nice things.

Especially when her nephew said it so earnestly, it truly touched her heart.

"I also simmered some chicken soup, and I put some good stuff in it. Drink more of it later."

Lin Zhicheng of course agreed, "Mm-hmm."

The two brought out the food as the Lin family members returned from work.

The four little ones had already eagerly washed their hands and were now serving cool boiled water and pouring wash water for the adults returning home.

"Tangtang made some delicious food, it smells great," Lin Lu said, smiling widely.

Li Xiuli was also beaming, "It’s been such a hot day, hard work Tangtang. Go wash up; I’ll bring the dishes to the table."

Lin Tang sidestepped her mom’s hands and deftly placed the dishes on the table.

"No need, mom, have a seat. Zhicheng and I will handle it. I’ve been sitting at home all morning, it wasn’t hard at all; you all are the ones who’ve been working hard."

In just the time it took to say a few words, the Lin family had washed their hands and pulled up stools to sit down.

It was cool early in the morning, and after a quick bite, they had started working, so by noon they were exceptionally hungry.

Lin Zhicheng brought out the dry rice and put the rice container in the middle of the table.

"Auntie fried rabbit meat. It’s so tasty."

Thinking of the plump rabbits in the backyard, he had not yet finished this meal when he started thinking about the next.

"Grandma, when are we going to kill our rabbits to eat?" he asked casually.

Li Xiuli had just swallowed a bite of meat and almost choked on her grandson’s question.

Looking at Lin Zhicheng, she chided with a smile, "We’re still eating this meal, and you’re already thinking about the next one?"

Without waiting for the young lad to reply, she continued, "Do well in your studies. If you can bring home an award certificate at the end of the semester, grandma will kill a rabbit for you."

Saying this, she looked at Lin Tang with eyes full of pity.

Her daughter had hardly eaten meat a few times when she was in school.

Even a single egg occasionally was a treat.

Lin Tang: "?!".

Hearing the two mention the award certificate, she suddenly realized something and her face stiffened.

Uh...

The award certificates and prizes she received in Sea City were still gathering dust somewhere. She’d forgotten to take them out.

Previously on the train, after having Comrade Gu take a look at them and worrying they might get damaged, she had stored both the award certificate and the prizes in her system space and completely forgot about them upon returning.

With her mind preoccupied with the matter, Lin Tang ate her meal in unusual silence.

She quickly finished eating, and while Li Xiuli and Zhou Mei were cleaning the table, she slipped back to her room.

She took the award certificates and prizes she had earned in Sea City out from her system space and returned to the courtyard.

Lin Lu knew that Lin Tang was planning to take family photos today and had changed into new clothes early.

He was now lying in the rocking chair, waiting for others.

Seeing his daughter holding something red, he sat up curiously and asked, "Tangtang, what’s that in your hand?"

Lin Tang sat in another rocking chair and passed the award certificate over.

"Dad, take a look!"

Lin Lu, seeing her mysterious manner, smiled and opened the award certificate.

It read:

’Comrade Lin Tang, on such and such year, month, and day, disregarded personal safety to save the lives of the people, is a patriotic, loving, brave, and fearless comrade.

Issued this certificate as an encouragement!’

Beneath was the date, along with a bright red seal from the Sea City Propaganda System.