country bumpkin

In the main room, Lin Junhui helped tidy up the things he had brought. The apples were washed, placed on a plate, and set on the table.

The snacks and malted milk powder were given to Kong Xiufang, and she was told to find a place to put them.

Kong Xiufang felt a warm glow in her heart and said, "Sit down and rest for a while! There's no need to rush to show off."

JJ Lin felt embarrassed, like he'd been caught red-handed.

She shook Kong Xiufang's arm pitifully and said, "No, Fangfang, you misunderstood me. I just can't sit still."

Seeing a tall, handsome, and masculine man acting coquettishly towards her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of incongruity.

Kong Xiufang stopped teasing him and said, "Don't forget to tell my mother about her decision later."

Lin Junhui said, "Don't worry! I definitely won't forget. I came here specifically for this matter."

As the two were talking, Mu Shuyun and Yunya returned from outside.

Mu Shuyun went to the kitchen to cook, and Yunya followed to help, washing vegetables and starting the fire.

Hearing the sounds outside, Lin Junhui said, "I'll go help in the kitchen too!"

Kong Xiufang smiled at him and said, "You have no airs at all! It's your first time visiting your future mother-in-law's house, and you're already eager to do chores. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by outsiders?"

Lin Junhui was puzzled, "Why are they laughing at me? They're praising me!"

Kong Xiufang said, "I'm laughing at you for chasing after the woman so much, as if you're afraid of your future daughter-in-law."

Lin Junhui said nonchalantly, "So what? People can say whatever they want, and I can't control what they say. But it's not that I'm afraid of my wife, it's that I love her. Besides, isn't it only natural to love your wife?"

Kong Xiufang was deeply moved after hearing this. She felt even happier.

After saying that, Lin Junhui went out to the kitchen.

Mu Shuyun was stir-frying spicy chicken in the kitchen. The pungent and spicy aroma wafted out.

Yunya dropped the firewood she was holding, rushed out of the kitchen, and coughed, bent over, "Knock knock knock... choking... knock... I'm dying... knock... it's... oh!"

He was coughing and tears were streaming down his face, while he was mumbling a bunch of unintelligible words.

Mu Shuyun was flipping the vegetables with a spatula in one hand and covering her nose with the other. She was also choking, her face was red and her eyes were full of tears.

Lin Junhui said, "Auntie, please go out quickly, I'll cook it!"

Mu Shuyun heard him speak, looked up and saw that he had already walked over, and said: "No need, no need, you should go out quickly. The kitchen is full of oil fumes, and it would be bad if you got your clothes dirty."

Lin Junhui looked around and noticed an apron on the lid of a large vat behind the door. Without saying a word, he took it, tied it on, and then took out a mask from his pocket and put it on.

He took the spatula and said, "Auntie, I'll cook the vegetables. You can go out and catch your breath."

Seeing that he was well-equipped, Mu Shuyun turned and left.

Mu Shuyun kept knocking as she came out of the kitchen.

At this moment, Kong Xiufang came over, took a wet towel and handed it to her: "Mom, wipe your tears first."

Mu Shuyun took it and first wiped away Yunya's tears, then wiped her own face.

The mother and son looked at each other's red faces and disheveled appearance and couldn't help but find it funny.

Lin Junhui methodically stir-fried the spicy chicken in the kitchen. When it was almost done, he added all the seasonings and waited for the dish to be fully cooked before serving it on a plate.

Watching his skillful, deft movements, Mu Shuyun was even more satisfied. It seemed this young man had cooked quite a bit at home.

After washing the wok, Lin Junhui cooked a few more dishes. Once the smoke in the kitchen had cleared, Mu Shuyun prepared a cold dish of cucumber and pig's ear.

By the time all the dishes were ready, it was already 1 p.m., so we quickly started eating.

Today, Mu Shuyun had guests at her home, so she didn't go to Kong Xiangdong's house to help out. She can cook by herself, and she also bought a lot of vegetables and meat yesterday, enough to last her for a few days.

Because it's autumn, the weather is neither too hot nor too cold, and we're worried about the meat smelling too strong, so we stir-fry it until it's half-cooked and sprinkle salt on top, which allows it to keep for up to three days.

Kong Tongming didn't come back for lunch today either, because the commune was providing meals for the delivery of goods.

Actually, he really wanted to come back and see what his young son-in-law looked like. Unfortunately, he didn't have the chance this time. Next time he comes, he'll ask for leave in advance and go home to prepare.

At the dinner table, Mu Shuyun politely offered Lin Junhui the food.

Kong Xiufang listened to her mother and served food to Lin Junhui.

Yunya picked up a candied apple, put it in her mouth, and her happy little face twisted into a grimace.

"Wow! This is so delicious! Uncle, you cook so well. You're handsome and you cook so well too. Uncle, could you come and cook for us more often? Please!"

Lin Junhui smiled awkwardly: "Okay, I'll definitely come and cook for you often when I have time."

He wondered if he could come often. He wasn't married yet, and if he came often, wouldn't people gossip?

Even if we get married, he won't have time to come every day! He still has to work, and his home isn't in the village; he has his mother to take care of at home!

Mu Shuyun smiled and said, "If you want to eat Uncle's cooking, it's easy. Next year you'll go home to go to school. You can live with your parents there, which is very close to Uncle's house."

Yunya was very happy, but then she said sadly, "Grandma, I don't want to go back to school. I want to stay with you forever."

Mu Shuyun also said with a face full of reluctance, "We will have to part ways sooner or later. If you don't go to school, how will you learn skills and earn money to support your grandmother?"

Yunya tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Yes! If we don't learn a skill, how will we make money? If we don't have money, how will we support Grandma?"

Having figured this out, Yunya cheered up again. She ate without even looking up, calling out, "Grandma...Grandma..." She ate with great relish.

After finishing her meal, Mu Shuyun cleaned up and returned to talk business with Lin Junhui.

Mu Shuyun spoke first: "Xiaohui, your aunt thinks you're a good boy, and our family agrees to your marriage with Xiufang. When will your mother have time to meet and discuss it together?"

Lin Junhui was overjoyed and couldn't hide his smile as he said, "Auntie, my mother said she will follow your arrangements in everything."

Mu Shuyun was also pleased; this family was nice and knew how to behave properly.

She smiled and said, "We also need to find two matchmakers, otherwise it won't look good. With matchmakers, the messages will be delivered more smoothly. Farmers all care about this."

Lin Junhui nodded. "My mother thinks it's a good idea for Brother Zitao and Sister-in-law Xiujuan to be the matchmakers."

Mu Shuyun agreed, saying, "I think so too. They're the perfect match. Let's follow the proper procedure: get engaged first, then get married."

Lin Junhui agreed with both hands, saying, "Okay, I'll do whatever you say, Auntie."

Mu Shuyun was very satisfied and said, "Alright, this matter still needs a matchmaker. However, we live far apart, so I think you should go directly to Xiujuan when you go back this time! Let's set a date as soon as possible, there are still a lot of things to prepare, I need to prepare first."

Lin Junhui was also very happy, not expecting his future mother-in-law to be so easy to talk to. She was gentle, kind, and had a good temper, without any airs of an elder.

He felt that he had really good taste, finding a beautiful and kind girl, and even his mother-in-law was so understanding and kind. It was truly a stroke of good luck for his family.

After chatting for a while, it was already 5 pm. As the sun gradually set, Lin Junhui prepared to take a car back.

He said goodbye to Mu Shuyun, who saw him off to the gate. Kong Xiufang then escorted him to the village entrance to catch his bus.

Yun Ya wanted to go with them to see Lin Junhui off, but Mu Shuyun stopped her and led her to Kong Xiangdong's house to see his grandson.