Adorable Kids in Space: Lucky Wife is So Carefree

The Zhang family's house was also lively, but unlike the Wei family's house, which had a large number of business partners, they all seemed to be family.

Madam Zhang and her two sons have returned. The grandson is too young and the eldest son's wife stayed in Shanghang County. The youngest son is not yet married.

The second and third masters have not returned from the capital.

I heard that when Ruxiu came to visit, Madam Zhang talked to Ruxiu for a long time, talking about her own family and then about Ruxiu's family, and she was in tears.

"I'm so grateful for your help, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to see the master and the old lady, especially since the old lady refuses to go to Shanghang County." Madam Zhang's eyes were a little teary as she spoke.

"Pah, pah, pah, ugly words don't work, but nice words do." Gao quickly chimed in from the side, as the elderly love to hear kind words during the New Year.

“We don’t have such taboos in our family. We speak frankly and directly. Madam has worked hard in Shanghang County these past two years, taking care of the whole family. She has also been worried about my and the old lady’s health.” Master Wei replied cheerfully, and then patted his wife’s shoulder.

"Given our original condition, we were practically in our graves, and we couldn't say how many more years we'd live. But when Ruxiu saw us, we were all better." Master Zhang gratefully cupped his hands to Tan Xiucai, feeling that meeting him was a stroke of good fortune.

“Those brats have eaten a lot of your chicken, dried fish, and dried shrimp. These past few days, they've been fighting with us for the fish and shrimp every day since they came back. The braised shrimp you taught the cook to make can be a whole bowl per person. Look how strong they are. It's just that they can't get rid of their greedy habits. They're always sneaking around eating whatever they want.”

Ru Xiu noticed that her two sons weren't too fat, just slightly chubby, and they didn't get angry when their father teased them.

“It’s okay for young people to be a little greedy, just don’t overdo it. Try to eat more white meat and less red meat, and avoid fatty meat if possible.” Ru Xiu also patiently explained to them what red meat and white meat were, which were written in the recipes before.

Aren't most people who eat late-night snacks, order takeout, and eat junk food young these days? Making them be so careful about this and that at such a young age, and eating like the elderly, is something they can't resist. Who hasn't been young before?

"Now I dare not let my grandson be fed like those two boys. If he gets too fat, it will be difficult to lose weight later," Mrs. Zhang said with a smile.

"That's right. As long as children get enough nutrition and aren't hungry, there's no need to chase after them every day to feed them. Excessive nutrition makes them too bulky and tiring for them." Losing weight is much harder than gaining weight.

Ru Xiu found chatting with the merchants quite comfortable, as there weren't so many rules to follow. She was glad she wasn't born into a wealthy family.

"Could you raise some ducks, pigs, sheep, rabbits, or something like that on your estate this year? Eating only chicken, fish, and shrimp gets a bit boring after a while, mainly because fish and shrimp are difficult to transport. Also, grow more vegetables; I'll be shipping them to Shanghang County quite often in the future." Actually, Ruxiu's favorite food was beef, but unfortunately, beef was restricted in ancient times, and ordinary people couldn't afford it; it was practically a protected species.

"It will be much easier after planting in the manor. It's only a two-day journey from Taocheng to Shanghang County. We can still transport a lot of things. Fresh fish and shrimp can be frozen with some ice."

"Dried fish and dried shrimp shouldn't be eaten every day, as they can cause internal heat. However, people in Beijing love to eat them, and they can eat them all year round. We can dry more this year."

Tan Jiaqiang nodded happily, indicating that there should be no problem. The estate was so big that irrigation would be convenient, and he was thinking of raising more animals anyway, since he had plenty of strength.

"I didn't expect all the children to come back. I'll still ask them to bring you some fresh food every two days. With more people, we definitely won't have enough ingredients." Since the master is coming back often, there will naturally be more attendants.

"That would be the best. I don't dare to mention it during the New Year, but I'm hoping you can send me more."

"What's the big deal? We need to eat fresh food too. Look at our population now. I asked them to make a trip on the second and fourth days of the Lunar New Year, and after the sixth day, they will be taken directly to Baixianglou."

Gao and her children talked to the old lady for a long time. The old lady was always happy and asked all sorts of questions. Everyone was pleased to see that the old lady was walking around freely. The old lady also thought that when the weather got warmer, she would go to the village to live, so that the two families could visit each other more often. She also made an appointment with Gao to go hiking together.

The children were overjoyed to receive several more money pouches and refused to stay for dinner. During the Lunar New Year, the children all wanted to go out and play, and the grandparents understood and did not force them to stay.

Jiangnan has the most famous snacks. During the Spring Festival, except for the big restaurants which are closed, the snack shops and stalls are bustling with activity. The first time the dolls were sold, the children ate them. It was their first time traveling far from home and the first time they ate the best food, so they never forgot it.

Last time I came and went in a hurry, and I ate at night. It was definitely not as lively as it is now during the Chinese New Year. It was like I didn't get to do any shopping. This time I really want to have another good meal and get my money's worth in one go.

Everyone had money in their pockets, and they came with their maternal grandparents' family. With their pampering, they became even more unrestrained, eating and playing as they pleased.

The main thing is that my mood is completely different this time; my life has changed so much all of a sudden.

Father was still alive, and I was no longer a child without a father. The whole family was naturally very happy to be together. Even though Mother had not yet remembered Father, the family was truly reunited.

Only Ge'er was kept in the dark. It didn't matter that she didn't know, since her father spoiled her rotten anyway, so it was no different.

With so many people, it's natural to wander around and shop. Taocheng has far more things than Qinghe Town, and the kids wanted to buy quite a few things too.

Since none of the children were hungry, Ru Xiu first let them stroll around several streets from beginning to end to experience the New Year atmosphere, and then let them experience the essence and profoundness of Jiangnan cuisine.

Chrysanthemum stewed with tofu has a bittersweet aftertaste; jasmine stewed with white fungus is refreshing and natural; stir-fried lily petals are smooth and plump; and steamed scallops with tuberose are fragrant and fill the room.

After playing until they were tired, on Tan Xiucai's advice, they found a relatively large restaurant, filled a large table, and ordered a few famous dishes.

With more people, it was easier to order food. The group went to the stalls outside and bought a lot of snacks that the children liked: crab roe rice crust, thousand-layer buns, wheel cakes, osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root, mugwort green rice dumplings, glutinous rice wrapped in fried dough sticks, tea cakes, and braised dishes. They ate everything, so Ruxiu no longer had to worry about their stomachs not being able to handle it. At worst, they could just drink a few sips of spiritual spring water, which made the children extremely happy.

A gourmet says: Gourmet food is indulgence, while savoring it is restraint. It's not about the satisfaction of a full stomach, but the pleasure of flavor.