My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 615: What does she even count for?

Chapter 615: What does she even count for?

"...Thank you."

With habitual politeness, Lin Tang turned back to her room and in an instant came out holding a can of milk powder.

"Sister Xiaojing, please take a seat, I’ll go make you some milk powder."

As she spoke, she was about to head to the kitchen to get the hot water bottle.

Lin Xiaojing was taken aback and then stopped her, "No need, Tangtang, I’ve already eaten."

Lin Tang didn’t pay any mind, entered the kitchen, grabbed the hot water bottle—it didn’t even take thirty seconds.

Once out, she said, "There’s no need for ’no need,’ look at how thin you’ve become?"

While mocking, she briskly scooped a full spoonful of milk powder and placed it into the enamel jar.

Gu Yingzhou never let Lin Tang handle electricity, hot water, or any other dangerous items.

Even though he was well aware Tangtang wasn’t a child, he still couldn’t put his mind at ease.

"Don’t put the hot water bottle on the table, what if you scald yourself?"

Furrowing his brow, Gu Yingzhou cautioned her before pouring hot water into the enamel jar.

Lin Tang, knowing her partner cared about her, didn’t argue back, but said with a smile, "Got it."

She glanced at Gu Yingzhou, half-smiling and stirred the milk powder in the enamel jar with chopsticks.

Lin Xiaojing sat quietly.

Seeing how sweet and affectionate Tangtang and her partner were, she thought of Mu Sheng, who was nowhere to be found, and her eyes dimmed.

Lin Tang finished making the milk powder and placed it in front of Lin Xiaojing.

"Hmm, drink up quick, otherwise I won’t accept your gift," she threatened sternly.

She wondered if anyone else felt the same way she did—fearing nothing but their family being formal with them.

Lin Xiaojing faced Tangtang’s undeniable eyes and felt somewhat helpless.

Picking up the enamel jar, the heat from it seemed to travel all the way to her heart through her fingertips.

A faint smile appeared on her face, "I’ll drink, thank you Tangtang."

With one gulp, her whole mouth was filled with sweetness.

So delicious!

...She also wondered whether Mu Sheng had enough to eat or not.

With that thought, Lin Xiaojing felt the sweetness in her mouth slowly fading away, replaced by a growing bitterness.

Time ticked away, seemingly slow, but in reality it was fleeing swiftly.

Soon it was noon.

One whiff after another of delicious cooking scents wafted from the kitchen.

Li Xiuli took off her pinafore and stepped out of the kitchen.

"Eldest, go call your grandparents; second, go call your uncle; third, get your other uncle ... it’s time to eat!"

The courtyard was filled with tempting aromas, and the Lin family members were already salivating uncontrollably.

Upon hearing the cook’s call, they immediately sprang into action.

Even Lin Zhicheng’s four little ones scampered back, helping the adults here and there.

Gu Yingzhou, familiar with the routine, moved tables, joined them together, and then set out chairs.

"Do we have enough chairs at home?" he asked.

Lin Tang, lending a hand, heard the question and replied, "We have enough, there are some in the storeroom and also in the backyard."

Lin Lu was a carpenter, and when he had nothing to do, he would make tables and chairs, which is why, whether it was in the big house or the smaller ones, there was never a shortage of these things.

Gu Yingzhou nodded slightly and went to move chairs.

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After finishing their various tasks, the Lin family finally sat down for a meal.

Lin Xiuyuan and Zhao Shuzhen took the head seats, with everyone else seated in order.

"Today’s meal is great, thanks for the hard work, sister-in-law of the second room," Zhao Shuzhen said.

There weren’t many expressions on her face, after all, she had been a bandit, not the tender type.

Li Xiuli naturally knew her mother-in-law’s temperament and said with a head shake and a smile, "It’s not troublesome, we’ve had plenty of happy events at home this year, and it’s about time to host this meal. It just so happens to coincide with Tangtang’s birthday, so everyone can gather together."

She glanced at Gu Yingzhou and continued, "... It’s also a good opportunity to discuss Tangtang and Yingzhou’s engagement."

The crowd suddenly turned their gaze towards the two youngsters.

Some were surprised or offering blessings, some were teasing, others were happy...

Lin Tang’s skin was not thin, but facing the varied expressions of her relatives, her face still felt a little hot.

"What are you looking at us for? As if we’re the only ones to ever get married," she said, unamused.

Being stared at like this was quite uncomfortable.

Zhao Shuzhen noticed her granddaughter’s discomfort and changed the subject, "The food is getting cold, let’s eat quickly."

Saying this, she picked up a chopstick full of Lin Xiuyuan’s favorite dish and placed it in his bowl.

Hmph, as if she would feel sorry for the younger ones. She was just helping Tangtang, the clever little girl, out of the awkward situation for the sake of the family photos at home.

Lin Tang, unaware of Zhao Shuzhen’s private mutterings, thought she was the favorite of the old lady and was deeply touched.

Her affectionate gaze floated over.

Zhao Shuzhen’s old face stiffened as she was met with that look and she abruptly averted her gaze to Lin Xiuyuan by her side.

Lin Tang: "..."

... Her face felt a bit sore.

She had forgotten that in her grandma’s eyes there was only her grandpa, and she counted for nothing.

Gu Yingzhou picked up some food for Lin Tang, noticing the little girl in a daze lost in thought, and leaned his head towards her, "What are you thinking about? Why aren’t you eating?"

Lin Tang snapped back to reality and started to eat her rice.

It was her birthday banquet after all, and she naturally needed to eat more.

In the evening, her mother would also make longevity noodles for her alone, something she was eagerly looking forward to.

The dishes today indeed were good, including both meat and vegetables, even the steamed rice, though the rice was mixed with coarser grains and there wasn’t an abundance of meat. Yet, this meal was more than what many people could enjoy even during the New Year’s feast.

In fact, even during past New Year’s celebrations, the Lin Family had not eaten this well.

Looking at the dishes on the table, the four youngsters at home were ecstatic.

They almost wanted to bury their faces in their bowls, appearing rather fierce.

The adults watched the children eating heartily, their faces beaming with smiles.

After the meal, the children patted their behinds and went out to play with their friends.

The others sat in the courtyard discussing the engagement of Lin Tang and Gu Yingzhou.

Lin Xiuyuan looked at Lin Lu and asked in a gentle voice, "How is the preparation for the household? Is there enough meat and everything?"

He had not suffered much in his life, except for a brief period during the famine when times were tough.

Since the Lin Family’s fortunes improved, the elderly couple enjoyed filial piety from their three sons and many grandchildren, living a more comfortable life than retired folks in the city.

Additionally, Lin Tang would occasionally concoct medicine pills for the family to nourish their health, making him look even younger.

That gentle face of his, when placed next to the Lin brothers, looked like it belonged to a different generation.

Of course, the Lin brothers looked older.

Having worked in the fields all year round, their skin was dark and weathered with deep lines—no different from the other men in the village.

They didn’t mind at all, seeing the lines on their faces as proof of their hardworking lives. What was there to dislike?

Lin Lu said with a smile, "There’s enough. Anan and sister’s husband prepared quite a lot of meat, and Tangtang and Yingzhou brought plenty of grains. We’re not lacking anything."

Speaking of which, in their area, it was customary for the bride’s family to prepare the dowry.

However, Yingzhou was not willing to conform to that and had delivered plenty of grains to the family.

As a result, they had more than enough.

Lin Xiuyuan nodded, "That’s good to hear."

Having shown his concern, he fell silent.

Zhao Shuzhen was quite independent and didn’t go out much. She didn’t know much about Gu Yingzhou, learning about him only through others, but her overall impression of the young man was positive.

Although she had a good impression, she still had to speak her mind.

Despite her age, her spirit was vigorous, and her gaze was powerful, almost as if it sparkled with electricity.