Eavesdropping on Fu Bao's inner thoughts, emptying the stored grain and fleeing the famine

"Rongrong, this place is so smoky and noisy. You, a young lady, shouldn't just stay here looking around."

Lian Xiuyan's friendly expression made Lian Rongrong shiver.

In the past few days, her kind aunt seems to have changed her ways, spending her days helping with washing vegetables, cooking, laundry, and fetching water.

Sure enough, at lunchtime, Lian Xiuyan came to the kitchen again.

“Aunt, we’ve already escaped here, so what’s the point of talking about being a young lady or not?”

As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face, especially since Lian Xiuyan is an elder. Since she has already done her best to maintain appearances, Lian Rongrong cannot be too distant.

In the past, Lian Xiuyan would have definitely given Lian Rongrong a sarcastic rebuke for lowering her status.

But today, Lien Xiuyan responded with an expression that couldn't be more in agreement:

"Rongrong, you're absolutely right. In the past, it was always my aunt who was clueless. She always wanted to act like the eldest daughter of the Lian family."

But lately, seeing everyone working so hard, my aunt was deeply moved.

Lian Xiuyan's words sounded really awkward to Lian Rongrong, but she could only endure them.

"Aunt has really changed a lot. A while ago, I punished my cousin, and you were still angry with me, weren't you?"

My niece really wants to know, what exactly happened to provoke you and make you so understanding?

For the sake of Wen Hui's grand plan, Lian Xiuyan could only smile and endure Lian Rongrong's sarcastic remarks.

Although she was annoyed, Lian Xiuyan maintained a polite smile and asked Lian Rongrong in return:

"What? Rongrong, do you doubt your aunt? Can't you see any changes in your aunt these days?"

Lian Rongrong smiled slightly and immediately chimed in.

"Aunt, what are you saying? I not only saw it, but I was also deeply moved!"

Since my aunt is here to take care of things, I'll leave now. Fu Bao is still playing with Ru'er at my sister-in-law's. She's probably hungry by now!

"Go ahead, go ahead, that little thing is getting more and more lovable every day. I'll come visit you after I'm done here."

Lian Rongrong and Chun Tao left the kitchen together. After walking for a while, Chun Tao couldn't help but ask her mistress:

"What's wrong with this eldest young lady? She's been like a completely different person these past few days. She's been eager to do the dirty and hard work, and she doesn't argue with the young lady anymore. Could it be that she's really changed her personality?"

Lian Rongrong paused slightly, glanced back at Lian Xiuyan's busy figure in the distance, her lips slightly raised, but the smile did not reach her eyes.

"People aren't so easily changed. Just watch, those who offer unsolicited kindness are either up to no good! Tell Xiahe to watch the kitchen carefully, lest someone tamper with it!"

Chun Tao always trusted Lian Rongrong's words without question. With a solemn expression, Chun Tao responded and then followed Lian Rongrong forward.

Inside Lin Chuyue's house, Fu Bao and Ru'er were having a great time. As soon as Lian Rongrong entered the house, she heard Fu Bao giggling.

"Is Fu Bao hungry?" Lian Rongrong strode forward and hugged Fu Bao.

She instructed Chuntao to bring Fubao's special water bottle and prepare the milk powder.

As soon as she saw the bottle, Fu Bao immediately started moving her little hands and feet.

[Fu Bao is hungry, she's starving!]

Lian Rongrong smiled as she looked at the little one in her arms, gently pinched Fu Bao's chubby little face, and said affectionately:

"You little glutton! You weren't hungry when your mother wasn't here!"

"You bet! Look at this little guy, you've practically turned him into a little pig! Let me hold him, go make him some milk."

Lin Chuyue took Fu Bao and gently pinched the little guy's cheek.

In just over two months, Fu Bao, who was originally skinny, was fed by Lian Rongrong and became plump and healthy.

Lian Rongrong got up and personally prepared the formula for Fu Bao.

After preparing the formula, Lian Rongrong didn't rush to give it to Fu Bao directly. Instead, she poured some into a cup and drank it herself.

[Mommy's sneaking a drink again.] Fu Bao's saliva was dripping; she looked really hungry for it.

Lin Chuyue looked at the little guy with amusement, but secretly sighed at the hardships of being a mother.

Ever since Wang Yue drugged and stole Fu Bao last time, Lian Rongrong has become extra cautious.

On ordinary days, Rongrong personally oversees everything Fu Bao needs, from food and clothing to daily necessities.

When she is busy, she will definitely entrust Fu Bao to her most trusted mother or sister-in-law for care.

After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the formula, Lian Rongrong habitually shook the bottle a few times.

The little one couldn't wait to start eating as soon as his mouth touched the nipple.

Just then, Lian Xiuyan's voice came from outside the door.

"I miss my grandson terribly every day I haven't seen him," Lian Xiuyan exclaimed as she entered Lin Chuyue's room.

"Look at that little mouth, making all that noise, eating so happily." Lian Xiuyan sat on the wooden stool by the bed, wisely maintaining the proper distance from the child.

Lin Chuyue looked up at Lian Rongrong, her expression one of utter flattery.

"Look at this little guy, so chubby and cute, he's so adorable."

Lian Xiuyan kept repeating the same few sentences, and it was easy to tell at a glance whether she genuinely liked Fu Bao or was just pretending to flatter her.

This old woman is truly disgusting; her excessive flattery makes me feel nauseous.

Fu Bao pushed the pacifier out with her tongue, tilted her little head, and hid in Lian Rongrong's arms.

Lian Rongrong looked at the little foodie, who refused to even drink milk powder, with a mixture of amusement and exasperation. It was clear that he genuinely disliked Lian Xiuyan.

“Aunt, Fu Bao is going to sleep, you see…” Lian Rongrong looked at Lian Xiuyan politely but distantly.

Even Xiuyan was quite perceptive; she immediately stood up and said with a smile:

"Let the child go to sleep quickly, I still need to prepare the ingredients for dinner."

Watching Lian Xiuyan's hurried departure, Lin Chuyue looked at Lian Rongrong with a puzzled expression.

"What's wrong with her? I'm getting a little creeped out." Lin Chuyue was straightforward and spoke her mind directly.

My aunt is right, I'm also terrified. It feels like an old witch is about to cause trouble.

Lian Rongrong looked at her sister-in-law's indescribable expression, then looked down at Fu Bao, who was listlessly biting his pacifier, and suddenly laughed.

"You two, can't he just change his ways?"

"Do you believe our aunt can change?"

A leopard can't change its spots.

Lin Chuyue and Fu Bao each said a line, their coordination was perfect.

Lian Rongrong squinted and smiled slightly. She was very gratified that the people she cared about all had discerning eyes.

"It's good that you know Lian Xiuyan has ill intentions. The more she acts like this, the more we need to be wary."

I've already asked Xiahe to keep an eye on the kitchen. Sister-in-law, I might occasionally overlook things with Fubao, so please make sure to look after him while I'm away.

"Don't worry, I'm here!"

Not everyone can view Lian Xiuyan's changes as calmly as Lian Rongrong and Lin Chuyue.

Some of the servants in the household who originally had grievances against the eldest aunt gradually began to accept this master who had changed.

Lian Xiuyan's reputation in the Lian family gradually improved, and the old lady was even more convinced that her daughter must have become sensible.

Wen Hui was pleased to see this situation, because she knew that the more Lian Xiuyan acted this way, the more wary Lian Rongrong would become of her.

Once Lian Rongrong has focused all her energy on Lian Xiuyan, then the day she makes her move is not far off.