Did Miss Murong provoke her?
"Miss Murong, your hands are unaccustomed to manual labor and you are delicate. Hurry inside and be good. I'll call you when the meal is ready!~"
As Zhao Guihua spoke, she pushed the speechless Murong Qing out of the kitchen...
Upon seeing Du Tieshan and Jin Huaihua, Murong Qing bowed and then left inexplicably.
Did Aunt Guihua misunderstand her?
Or was she afraid she would steal Jin He's heart, and that's why she was deliberately targeting her?
Inside the kitchen.
"Sister-in-law, what are you doing? Miss Murong finally came to visit. Why are you treating her like this?" Du Tieshan asked curiously.
Zhao Guihua snorted upon hearing this, "How did I treat her? It's her own fault for being pretentious and insisting on cooking in the kitchen. Neither you nor Huaihua can cook, so when did it become her turn to be in charge?"
Du Tieshan: "......"
Jin Huaihua: "......"
Isn't your possessiveness a bit too strong?
Jin He will eventually get married. If you hold onto him so tightly, what girl would dare marry into the family!~
"Sister-in-law, what I mean is, guests have arrived. We can't show them a bad attitude, otherwise, people will think our Yun family is stingy!" Du Tieshan said helplessly.
Zhao Guihua rolled her eyes at her, "You know everything. Get out of the way, the dishes are going to burn..."
The millet porridge was already cooked, and Murong Qing had also steamed several white flour buns. Zhao Guihua just needed to make a bowl of egg custard and scoop some pickled radishes, and they could eat. Therefore, Du Tieshan couldn't help much. After preparing face-washing water for the family, she returned to her room.
"What's wrong? Who upset you?"
In the east wing room, Yun Erman saw Du Tieshan with a gloomy expression and casually asked.
Du Tieshan pulled Yun Xiaobao, who was still sleeping, out and said dejectedly, "Sister-in-law was like she'd been shot with gunpowder just now. She argued with everyone she saw, making Miss Murong blush. She didn't give her any face at all. Hmph, in my opinion, she's just worried about her son. Seeing that Miss Murong is penniless and destitute, she deliberately made things difficult for her..."
Yun Erman was stunned for a moment, "No, that can't be right. Sister-in-law isn't that kind of person!~"
"How is she not?" Du Tieshan shot him a look and urged Yun Xiaobao to get dressed quickly, sending him to wash his face.
"Do you remember when I first came to your house? Sister-in-law was always looking down on me. It was only after Mother scolded her that her attitude towards me improved..." Du Tieshan murmured.
Yun Erman was amused and exasperated, "Sister-in-law is a bit petty sometimes, but she's not a bad person. Don't go around saying these things, it won't be good if Big Brother and the others hear it!~"
Du Tieshan: "......"
If they want to hear, I won't say it.
It's just that she really couldn't stand her sister-in-law's attitude towards Miss Murong.
At breakfast, four sets of bowls and chopsticks were added to the table. Yun Jinhe and Murong Qing sat next to Xiao Xitian, while Yao Jinsheng and Sun Tianxiu sat next to Yun Jinshan...
With more people in the family, meals were especially enjoyable.
A plate of pickled radishes was just served, and before Old Man Yun could even pick up his chopsticks, it was snatched away by someone.
Helplessly, Jin Huaihua had to bring over the pickled radish jar. Those who wanted to eat could just take it directly from there...
Gu Shi drank a bowl of porridge and began to assign the day's tasks, "Daman, Erman, Sanman, do you have anything to do after breakfast?"
The three brothers exchanged glances and shook their heads.
What could they possibly be doing during the winter slack season? The work inside and outside the house was limited to repairing tables and chairs, sawing large vats, or sweeping snow. There wasn't much else to do.
"Then after you finish eating, go to the county town. Currently, only Carpenter Yan and Carpenter Zhuang are busy at the shop. You can go there to help out and do some work. You can stay in the bungalows behind the shop for these days before the New Year..." Gu Shi arranged.
The three brothers were naturally willing to go. They couldn't be happier to help their sister with her business.
Yun Daman nodded heavily, "Understood, Mother. I'll get the cart ready after breakfast!~"
"Then I'll get you some grain and pickled vegetables. Pack your bedding too. Those bungalows are too cold, don't get frozen!~" Du Tieshan put down her chopsticks, got up, and went back to her room to prepare.
The bungalows in the backyard were previously occupied only by Old Man Sun. Later, when Yan Dajun and Zhuang Lao Er arrived, they became their temporary 'work sheds'...
Xiao Xitian's face lit up like a flower seeing her family's support, "Thank you, Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother. Once the shop is renovated, I'll treat you to drinks!~"
"Why be polite with your brothers!" Yun Daman pinched his sister's little face and smiled, "Besides, you're working hard to open a restaurant for your sister-in-law. It would be improper if we didn't do anything..."
"Then brothers, be careful when you work. If you need anything, just tell me!~" Xiao Xitian instructed.
"Okay, okay!"
The three brothers busied themselves, loaded the necessary items onto the cart, and set off in a hurry.
Old Man Yun, holding his pipe, walked back and forth in the main hall, occasionally looking out the door, muttering, "Alas, where has Fourth Son gone again? He's like a restless monkey all day, always out of sight!~"
Gu Shi glanced at him, "If Fourth Son is a restless monkey, then what are you?"
An old monkey!
Old Man Yun: "......"
"Old woman, I just want Fourth Son to go and help our daughter too. One more person means one more effort!" Old Man Yun sighed.
Gu Shi, while wiping the table with a cloth, said, "Fourth Son has a close relationship with Young Master Gu. Perhaps he's gone to help him with something. And didn't you notice? Ever since Young Master Xiao returned, the atmosphere in the guest rooms has been particularly strange!"
"It really is like that!" Old Man Yun clicked his tongue and shook his head, "Forget it, let it be whatever it wants. As long as it doesn't affect us..."
Gu Shi looked up at him, then went to the door and peeked into Xiao Xitian's room.
Just after breakfast, Shangguan Fang'er had pulled Murong Qing into the room, discussing something mysteriously.
Moreover, with the treatment provided by Guan Zhongbo in secret, Shangguan Fang'er's madness had clearly improved, although she was less inclined to communicate with people...
In Gu Mingyan's guest room.
Yun Siman stood respectfully by the table, watching Gu Mingyan play chess alone.
After making the last move, Gu Mingyan let out a long sigh, a slight smile curving his lips, "It's truly a turning point, a new horizon, haha!~"
Yun Siman: "......"
So, why did you call me here so early in the morning?
Just to watch you play chess with yourself?
A moment later, Gu Mingyan raised his eyes and glanced at Yun Siman, "Oh, right, I called you here because there's something I need you to do!~"