Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 184: One hundred and eighty-four, the iron rooster is plucking its feathers! _1

Chapter 184: One hundred and eighty-four, the iron rooster is plucking its feathers! _1

And yet, even now, I don’t feel any pain at all, clear-headed and refreshed.

I haven’t done much recently, just the same as before.

Is it possible that in these past few days, with Guchen bringing both Matsutake and ginseng, my chronic dysmenorrhea was cured?

Ginseng is hot in nature, greatly nourishing.

This is something Ji Pianran knows.

After drinking just one bowl, I started sweating nonstop.

And it unexpectedly cured my long-standing issue with painful menstruation.

It seems that this ginseng is truly powerful, Director Jin was right, Gu Chen must have really splurged on it.

Thinking this, Ji Pianran couldn’t help turning her head to glance at the kitchen.

Her eyes filled with emotion.

It’s only been three days since I gave birth, and Gu Chen left, leaving me alone with Tangtang, who was still a baby. Being weak from childbirth myself, I had to sneak out of bed to wash the baby’s diapers while he slept.

To save time, I always used cold water, washing them hurriedly before going back to check on the baby.

It was then, from using too much cold water, that I became like this.

They say that postpartum illnesses are difficult to treat, and I was prepared to live with the pain for the rest of my life.

But now, Gu Chen has inadvertently cured me.

Past pains, without my noticing, were being soothed one by one, gradually healing.

Every day, Gu Chen is changing for the better, is all of this telling me that a beautiful life is about to begin?

...

Shen Cuilan went home and brought back a big bag of red dates, clutching it to her chest like a treasure before turning to head towards Gu Chen’s house.

Seeing Ji Pianran, she offered them with a beaming smile.

"Pianran, I heard you were in the hospital. We don’t have much at home, but these dates are from Xinjiang, very sweet, and good for replenishing blood."

Ji Pianran hadn’t expected Shen Cuilan to bring her anything.

She was touched but also felt a bit embarrassed.

Hurriedly, she said, "Sister-in-law, what is this for? Please take it back."

Some things are better appreciated in the heart.

Everyone has it tough, and I don’t like owing people favors.

Of course, Shen Cuilan wouldn’t have it. She had already brought it, how could she take it back?

She hoisted the bag of dates higher and stuffed it into Ji Pianran’s arms.

"Why be so formal with me? If you don’t accept this, it means you are treating me like a stranger!"

It was her first time being so generous to someone; if she refused, it would be like looking down on her.

Her family had eaten at Gu Chen’s house many times and had taken many nice things from there; it was just a bag of dates—she was willing to part with them!

Seeing Shen Cuilan carrying such a large bag of dates, Aunt Zhang was somewhat surprised.

Gee, the stingy chicken has lost its feathers!

It’s not easy.

But seeing Shen Cuilan being kind to Ji Pianran, she felt happy for them and said to Ji Pianran, "Child, if she gives it to you, just accept it!"

Shen Cuilan’s rare generosity, why wait if not to accept it?

Unable to refuse, Ji Pianran obliged, smiling and nodding, "Then thank you, sister-in-law."

....

Inside the house, Gu Chen looked admiringly at Tian Laosì and the butcher’s knife in his hand.

Tian Laosì made chopping a chicken look effortless.

A large rooster, weighing over ten pounds, was reduced to small pieces by him in just a few strokes.

The entire process was extremely fluid, done in one go.

And he didn’t stop at the chicken.

Tian Laosì began to chop beef, and what Gu Chen had bought were beef ribs—delicious but notoriously difficult to chop.

Gu Chen had planned to saw it open.

Unexpectedly, Tian Laosì demonstrated what it meant to chop with ease.

Gu Chen couldn’t help but exclaim, "Laosì, did you used to be a butcher or something?"

How lucky that China was liberated in 1949; otherwise, Gu Chen would seriously doubt Tian Laosì’s true identity, as he could very well have been an executioner expert in killing without bloodshed.

Tian Laosì was startled and then burst out laughing.

"I’ve been farming for nearly thirty years, and this is the first time someone has asked me such a question."

Gu Chen chuckled as he poured some oil into the frying pan, beginning his performance of stir-frying a big rooster.

Tian Laosì watched in amazement, as one brother finished his part and the other took his turn, each outdoing the other, making the scene spectacular.

After the chicken was done, he started stewing beef ribs, and on the other side, pig’s trotters were also simmering.

Two large pots steaming with heat made the ordinarily quiet courtyard feel lively.

The rich aroma of meat immediately wafted through the entire yard.

Judging it was almost time, Gu Chen found an excuse to check on the cordyceps.

He went into the front room, then slipped into the space, returning with two full basins of cherries and goji berries.

After washing them, he placed them on the table.

Gu Chen’s house didn’t have enough tables, so Tian Laosì moved his own tables over too.

After all, both large dining tables and small coffee tables were arranged in the yard.

Although they were mismatched, there was still enough seating for thirty to forty people.

Every place where someone could sit to eat was covered with fruit, as well as chocolate and milk candy.

By now, it was half-past eleven, and many of those who loved to join in the fun were already heading towards Gu Chen’s house.

On the village’s dirt road, adults chatted and laughed while children played and frolicked.

Among them was Widow Wu with her son, Yang Yongxiang with his eight-year-old daughter, and Li You’e with her grandson.

They had only reached the entrance of the alley when they were greeted by the strong scent of meat.

This aroma was persistent and long-lasting.

All the children, greatly interested in eating, stopped their play upon smelling the fragrance.

"What’s this? It smells so good!"

"It looks really tasty!"

"Mommy, Beibei is hungry!"

"Grandma, Shun Shun is hungry too!"

When children get hungry, their first reaction is usually to look for their mommy, and if mommy isn’t around, then grandma, only resorting to daddy if neither is available.

The children who had been laughing and playing just moments ago were now fussing and clamoring to eat.

Not just the kids, even the adults couldn’t help but fantasize upon smelling it: a big pot filled with meat, the rich broth swirling inside, and steam continuously wafting outwards.

Man, that’s tempting.

Li You’e’s face showed a hint of pride, her tone as if she were boasting about her own son.

"I told you all before, Chenzi’s cooking is peerless. Now you all believe me, right?"

Widow Wu swallowed hard.

"It really is. It smells too good, makes you hungry just sniffing it!"

Yang Yongxiang looked hesitantly at Widow Wu, "Watch Ning Ning for me, will you? I have to go home and call my wife over!"

The smell of the meat was so enticing; he couldn’t help but want to share it with his wife—it would be a pity not to!

After all, he was about to rent his land to Gu Chen, so one extra person eating wouldn’t be a loss for Gu Chen.

Hearing this, Li You’e laughed heartily.

"Then you better be quick, or there might be none left by the time you get back."

"Alright!" Yang Yongxiang agreed and turned to run back.

...

With many hands, the cooking was done rather quickly.

From ten o’clock until now, in just an hour and a half, they were almost finished.

Gu Chen and Tian Laosì, who had been busy all morning, were just about to step outside for a smoke, when they saw a few people smiling merrily while heading towards Gu Chen’s house.

"Do you need any more help with anything?" Li You’e asked warmly as she walked over.

Gu Chen lit a cigarette and nodded with a smile at her.

"Almost done, auntie. Just find yourself a seat and enjoy your meal."

Given this response, Li You’e felt as if she had eaten something sweet.

After all, today Gu Chen was the star of the show, and him giving her such respect made her feel highly regarded—who would dare underestimate her now?

"You’re such a charmer!"

Li You’e entered the house with a smile.