Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

The reactions of the people in the kitchen were exactly the same as those of Sheng Xiu and the others. When Lu Yan and the other person came in, Meng Tong was still sitting at the table, wielding a knife.

The woman placed the large, juicy watermelon neatly on the bamboo plate in just a few seconds, and Sheng Xiu glanced at Meng Tong without making a sound.

Something was on his mind when Sheng Xiu approached Meng Tong and said in a low voice, "Please trouble you to cut the fruit for us, sister-in-law. If you don't mind, I can do it for you."

"No need, this is my duty. Second brother, please sit down and wait a moment. I'll be done in a bit."

Meng Tong said generously, then picked up a watermelon from the ground and stabbed it in the middle with a knife.

With a "crack," it split in two, revealing the bright red flesh.

Startled by Meng Tong's skillful stabbing, Sheng Xiu gripped the edge of the bamboo plate, his thin lips unconsciously pursed.

With her lowered eyes revealing no emotion, Meng Tong's dark pupils glanced indifferently at the boots of the man beside her.

She then reverted to her usual aloof and gentle demeanor.

She was aware of Sheng Xiu's probing and observation of her, but he hadn't crossed her bottom line yet.

Everyone here is intelligent, and Sheng Xiu immediately understood the meaning emanating from Meng Tong.

The man's lips curled up, a smile flashing in his beautiful, narrow eyes, before the aura emanating from him vanished.

After carrying a whole plate of watermelon back to the courtyard, Sheng Xiu and the others ate to their hearts' content, and their work speed increased considerably afterward.

Eleven small wooden houses were built in total, and Sheng Zhuzhu and Cheng Mian lived in the only remaining room in the courtyard.

All the grown men needed was a place to lie down, which sped up the construction of the cabin.

By the time Lu Chuan and his team finished preparing the meal, their mission was complete.

Carrying their tools back to the courtyard, Sheng Xiu and the others, with Meng Tong's permission, lined up to take a shower.

Everyone who came out found it novel.

This small courtyard looks unremarkable, but I never expected it to have so many interesting places inside.

People's understanding of Lu Chuan and Meng Tong is being refreshed again and again.

Because there are many people, we decided to have dinner in the courtyard tonight.

After moving the living room table out, Meng Tong pretended to go back to the room to find another table and moved a longer table out of the space.

There were about twenty of them in total, and this long table was just the right size for them.

After taking the table, there were still chairs to take. Meng Tong took them all at once and then called Lu Chuan over.

"Take the chairs out first, let the older brother and the others come over to the table, and I'll take that jar of wine out so we can all drink together tonight."

Pointing to a jar of wine in the corner, Meng Tong spoke up.

This is wheat wine that Lu Chuan brewed before; it's been aged for so long that it's ready to drink.

The man didn't hesitate; he nodded, picked up three chairs, and easily left the house.

Meng Tong hadn't even carried the jar out yet when he turned back.

"Let me do it! Is it too heavy?"

"It's alright, I can manage. You can bring the tables and chairs!"

Avoiding Lu Chuan's hand, Meng Tong carried the jar out, while Sheng Yu and the others came in to help Lu Chuan move the table.

……

Dusk falls.

Lanterns were hung in the courtyard. Unlike the dim light of candles, the lanterns contained bright, daylight-like pearls that shone through the gauze.

The newly arrived Sheng Zhuzhu and others were deeply shocked to see the Lu Chuan family with their unreadable expressions.

This is a luminous pearl!

The fourth brother's family actually used it for lighting.

With her mouth slightly open, Cheng Mian sat beside Sheng Zhuzhu and chuckled as he pinched her cheek, saying softly, "If you want it, I'll buy it for you later."

"Can you afford it?"

That hurt. Cheng Mian clutched his chest, feigning sadness, and muttered, "Wife, do you look down on me?"

He could afford a luminous pearl, but he just couldn't find a way to buy it. After all, who would be willing to part with such a treasure?

Unless they are extremely poor.

Meng Tong observed both of their actions and conversation. The woman's eyes flickered slightly, but she remained silent.

Tonight's meal was cooked by all the men in the Sheng family, with Lu Chuan as the head chef and the others as assistants.

There were twelve dishes in total, all served in large bowls.

In rural areas, meals aren't about being fancy or fancy; good taste is the most important thing.

The menu includes stewed chicken, spicy stir-fried chicken pieces, braised pork ribs, and braised pork belly, as well as pre- and post-meal fruits and juices.

The two tables were packed full.

Jiang Zhu, Sheng Jin, and Sheng Bing sat in the main seats as usual, with the other juniors sitting on either side.

A gentle evening breeze was blowing, and the occasional chirping of birds could be heard.

Everyone raised their glasses together; those who couldn't drink could fill their glasses with juice.

"Welcome everyone. I'm not good with words, so please enjoy your food and drinks."

With a simple question, Lu Chuan turned to Meng Tong and asked, "Does my wife have anything to say?"

"No, do Father and Mother have anything to say?" Meng Tong looked at the three people in the main seat.

They were visibly excited, and the wine glasses in their hands trembled slightly.

To be honest, she wasn't very good at or used to this kind of scene, but fortunately, neither were the others.

After laughing heartily twice, Sheng Bing shouted, "Eat and drink well, let's drink until we're drunk!"

He tilted his head back and downed the broth in one gulp, his face turning bright red with a mixture of excitement and joy.

Everyone echoed his sentiment, raising their glasses and drinking it all in one gulp, after which the meal began in a lively atmosphere.

"My lady, would you like some chicken soup?"

"Ah."

Meng Tong skillfully handed the bowl to Lu Chuan and ate the lotus root sandwiches on the plate. They were crispy, soft, and had a meaty aroma, making them especially delicious.

The man placed the chicken soup in front of Meng Tong, then looked at Sheng Zhuzhu after a moment's thought.

He said during the day that he would make her chicken soup.

Perhaps the gaze was too intense, because Sheng Zhuzhu stopped gnawing on the pig's trotter.

Cheng Mian also looked over at him.

"I'll serve you some chicken soup."

"...Uh, okay."

After a moment of hesitation, Sheng Zhuzhu handed over the bowl, her smile, tinged with grease, barely concealed.

Cheng Mian couldn't bear to watch, so he used a handkerchief that was lying to the side to wipe her clean, and then whispered in her ear, "I'll serve you everything from now on."

Sheng Zhuzhu glared at him playfully, "How can these be the same?"

Sheng Zhuzhu felt very happy as she drank the chicken soup that her younger brother had personally served her.

Everyone enjoyed the meal immensely, and it wasn't until the middle of the night that they went back to their rooms to sleep in twos and threes.

Meng Tong had already prepared mattresses for them in the cabin. They might lack beds or other items, but she had the most mattresses.

The whole family chatted a lot tonight, and Lu Chuan's family has finally integrated into this big family.

This was the first time Meng Tong, who had grown up alone, had experienced true family affection.

Although she was very rich before the apocalypse, she still lacked this kind of love.

Not to mention that in a post-apocalyptic world, even your closest loved ones might betray you.

She actually longed for family affection just like Lu Chuan, but she didn't show it.

Fortunately, I've encountered it now.