Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 1001 - 151 years old_2

Chapter 1001: 151 years old_2

Lady Yang repeatedly waved her hands, refusing to enter the house. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly turned back and pointed to the small bundle on Lady Liu’s arm, "Inside there is also a set of the Four Treasures of the Study. I won’t hide it from you, it was your elder brother who asked me to deliver it for the child. Ah, none of his three children turned out well. Your elder brother felt too embarrassed to come; he feared you would disdain him, and he also didn’t want me to say it was from him, you..."

Watching Lady Yang’s somewhat complex eyes, Lady Liu smiled charmingly and tightened her grip on the bundle, "Uncle even prepared a gift? He really shouldn’t have. One of these days, I’ll bring Yong Yan to thank him."

Her words meant there was no blame for Lin Jiazhong anymore, which made Lady Yang smile gratefully, nodding repeatedly, but as soon as she reached her doorstep, tears uncontrollably fell. Back then, she was blind not to cherish such a good daughter-in-law, even forcing her son to divorce her—what foolishness!

Lady Yang and Lady Liu’s conversation was heard loud and clear by Lin Yuan. Honestly, she no longer harbored the initial hatred toward Lady Yang and Lin Jiazhong. Perhaps it was a matter of mindset and experiences; after going through so much, those past affairs seemed as trivial as chicken feathers and garlic skins.

Just as she was about to guide Lady Liu into the house, Aunt Wang and Lan Hua entered with smiles.

Ever since her engagement to Xiao Ma, Lan Hua’s face wore more smiles, and her gaze when she looked at people had acquired a touch of shyness.

Lady Liu praised with a smile, "Lan Hua has become more and more steady, a betrothed girl really is different, getting more sensible. Unlike my Da Ya, who’s almost fourteen yet still acts like a little child!"

Lin Yuan pursed her lips, completely disagreeing with Lady Liu’s words.

Aunt Wang also laughed, "Don’t let her calm demeanor fool you, at home she’s as wild as a madwoman!"

"Mom, what are you saying!" Lan Hua’s face turned red as she tugged at Aunt Wang’s sleeve.

Lady Liu burst into laughter, pointing at Lin Yuan who was making faces at Lan Hua, and chided, "I think Lan Hua is quite nice, just look at my silly girl, just this morning she was chasing Yaya to steal her egg to eat!"

Lin Yuan, teased by Lady Liu, rubbed her forehead, scrunching her little nose and playfully humming in protest.

Aunt Wang laughed heartily and followed Lady Liu into the house, leaving Lin Yuan giggling at Lan Hua, whose eyes twinkled and ears turned red again.

"Oh my, shy again!" Lin Yuan chuckled and reached out to ruffle Lan Hua’s cheek.

Lan Hua naturally avoided her touch, stepping back, just as she spotted Xia Zheng looking their way. She quickly waved at him, calling out, "Young Master Xia, when are you coming to marry our Lin Yuan? Haven’t you seen she can hardly wait to ride in the bridal sedan?"

Upon hearing Lan Hua suddenly bring this up to Xia Zheng, mixed feelings of anger and embarrassment surged in her. Shorter than Lan Hua, she leapt up to cover Lan Hua’s mouth, her blushing face exceptionally cute.

Seeing Lan Hua wave him over, Xia Zheng approached, but hardly had he come near when he heard Lan Hua’s words. He immediately leaped three feet high with joy, repeatedly saying, "Anytime works! I’ve prepared everything—the big red bridal sedan and all, just waiting for her to agree!"

Lin Yuan turned around and glared sternly at him, "Don’t talk nonsense!"

"How is it nonsense? I’ve really prepared everything." Xia Zheng looked at Lin Yuan earnestly, counting on his fingers, "The bridal sedan, invitations, betrothal gifts, the bridal chamber, even the guest list for the banquet is ready, just waiting for you..."

"Xia Zheng!" Lin Yuan bit her lip, her face so hot she could fry an egg on it, stomped her foot, and with an "Oh!", she ran into the house, "I’m done talking to you!"

Lan Hua saw it as a joking remark, but Xia Zheng took it seriously, which amused her greatly. She patted Xia Zheng on the shoulder, looking every bit the big sister, "Little brother, you’re really too slow. Since you’ve prepared everything, why not hurry up and propose? Hahaha."

Watching Lan Hua’s laughing figure walk away, Xia Zheng grimaced bitterly, wondering why he wasn’t proposing. It wasn’t for lack of wanting—only because Lin Yuan steadfastly refused to agree. If she just gave the word, not just proposal, he’d be glad to marry right away!

Since it was Xiao Yong Yan’s first birthday, how could they not eat longevity noodles?

Lin Yuan herself cooked, rolling out a large pot of noodles. Because there were so many people, just eating noodles wasn’t enough, and rolling them took too much time to make enough.

Therefore, in addition to noodles, she also made a large pot of meat dishes. Unlike the meat dishes made during the house building, which had more tofu, this time there were finally potato starch noodles.

They owed it all to Xia Zheng, who had grown the potatoes used to make a good amount of potato starch noodles. Later, Lin Yuan also made sweet potato starch noodles. Each type of noodle had its unique characteristics, which naturally became another signature dish of Fuman Building.

To make the taste of the communal dish more authentic, this time Lin Yuan deliberately simmered it in the pot for a long time until the soup from the meat dishes thickened. By then, the meat was tender and deliciously rich but not greasy.

After the communal dish was ready, Lady Liu first served a large plate of it, then took ten buns in a small basket.

Lin Yuan was startled for a moment, then realized, she was taking them to Lady Yang. However, looking at the quantity, even with two little boys at Lady Yang’s side, they couldn’t eat that much.

Hearing Lin Yuan ask about it, Lady Liu smiled, "Didn’t your great-uncle send over a set of the Four Treasures of the Study? We’ll send some of these dishes to them too. Oh, I heard your great-aunt’s health is deteriorating rapidly. Nowadays, she spends her days holding Yongcheng, muttering to herself. I think, that child doesn’t have long left."

"Mom, why bring that up on such a good day!" Lin Yuan frowned and scolded softly, pushing Lady Liu out the door, "Hurry and deliver it, then come back quickly. We still need to do the little brother’s first birthday draw!"

The first birthday draw for the child was before the meal; Lady Liu smiled in agreement and quickly headed out.