Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 1022 - 007 Home Controller (Second Update)

Chapter 1022: 007 Home Controller (Second Update)

After dinner, each member of the family returned to their own quarters to rest.

Although it was their first night away from home and they were somewhat uncomfortable, they were exhausted from the past few days’ efforts and did not have any problems falling asleep.

Lady Liu entrusted Xiao Yongyan to Mother Zhang to be soothed to sleep, while she and Lin Jiaxin called Lin Yuan into their room.

Seeing her parents’ somber expressions, Lin Yuan was puzzled, "Father, Mother, is there something you wish to discuss with me?"

Lin Jiaxin and Lady Liu looked at each other and, in the end, it was Lady Liu who spoke, "Da Ya, your father and I have something to tell you."

As she spoke, Lady Liu took out a bunch of keys from her bosom. Upon seeing these keys, Lin Yuan’s gaze sharpened. When they had come to the Capital city, all of the valuable items and silver from their household had been locked in a large chest, and these were the keys to it.

What did Lady Liu mean by taking out these keys?

Lin Yuan looked at her mother with doubt, "Mother, what is this...?"

Lady Liu smiled and pushed the keys toward her, "Da Ya, your father and I have discussed this, and we have decided to handle our family’s treasures just as we did back in Lin family valley. It’s you who will be in charge of them. I’ve been keeping these keys, and it has made me so anxious that I haven’t been able to sleep peacefully. I am truly worried that I might lose them one day and cause you great trouble. Now that we’ve arrived in the Capital city, where there’ll be no shortage of expenses, it will be more convenient for you to manage the money if you hold onto the keys."

Realizing what she meant, Lin Yuan understood that the responsibility of managing the household had been passed onto her. This was a sign of trust from her parents, but she couldn’t continue to bear this burden indefinitely!

"Mother, back home, weren’t you the one who managed all of the silver? Even though I had the final say, I always came to you when I needed silver. How come you’re lazily avoiding responsibility now that we’re in the Capital?" Lin Yuan pushed the keys back, deliberately making it sound like Lady Liu was simply lazy instead of incapable, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became more lively.

Lady Liu chuckled and pushed the keys back again, saying with a laugh, "That’s right, I am being lazy. Your little brother is still young, and just taking care of him takes all my energy. Besides, there’s a whole household to manage, which I really can’t handle alone. Since you haven’t opened up your tavern yet, you might as well help me take charge of the house and look after the affairs of this residence."

With that said, Lin Yuan felt it would be inappropriate to refuse, especially since they had just arrived in the Capital city. It would indeed be too much to ask of Lady Liu, who had never left Zhuma Town before, to take over such a large household all at once.

"Very well," Lin Yuan accepted the keys. "I’ll help you manage for now, but once my brother is a bit older, I won’t be involved anymore, I have to open my tavern!"

Watching her playful wink, Lady Liu pursed her lips and gave her a playful scolding, "Okay, I assure you it won’t interfere with your big plans."

After chatting for a while more, Lin Yuan urged her parents to rest soon, and she too returned to her own courtyard.

Watching his daughter’s retreating figure, Lin Jiaxin sighed with a touch of sorrow, "Aren’t you burdening her with a great responsibility by giving her these keys?"

Lady Liu sighed as well, "This girl just can’t sit still! Back at home, she was always busy with the tavern and the tofu shop. Now that we’re in the Capital, if I don’t tie some of the household responsibilities to her, she’s bound to pour her heart and soul into starting the tavern. Even though I know opening a tavern is inevitable for her, if we can give her some rest, we should. Compared to the affairs of the tavern, the tasks around our home are minor and won’t tire her out."

Lin Jiaxin thought it over and agreed but still gently reminded his wife, "That may be true, but we both know our daughter well. How long do you think she can rest? I suggest you start getting a grip on the household affairs sooner rather than later, lest our daughter ends up too busy, taking care of both outside work and home tasks, making her even more tired."

"Don’t worry," Lady Liu replied with a confident smile. "Although this new residence is much larger and there are many more people, they are all sent by the princess and have no ulterior motives. Even though I’m not very astute, I will manage. Besides, we have our daughter. During these days when she’s not going out, I will take the opportunity to learn from her quickly."

"Mm," Lin Jiaxin nodded, and the couple walked hand in hand to the back courtyard, where Xiao Yongyan, unfazed by new surroundings, had already been coaxed to sleep by Mother Zhang, who was gently patting him and humming a soothing tune.