Chapter 298: Chapter 298 Stealing Meat to Eat Chapter 298: Chapter 298 Stealing Meat to Eat “Really?”
Mo Xiaoqiang was overjoyed. His greatest wish was to live with Madam Xie, Xuexue, and the others; that way, he could have meat every day and wouldn’t have to drool at the mere thought of it, a bitter experience.
“That depends on your actions!” Big Bull hinted meaningfully with a glance in the direction of the Mo family members.
Mo Xiaoqiang instantly understood and said with a beaming smile, “I’ll go persuade them to go back.”
After speaking, he scurried over, ready to convince Old Lady Mo and the others to return home.
Watching Big Bull and Mo Xiaoqiang whisper together, the Mo family was on tenterhooks, uncertain of what they were discussing. Because of their respect for Big Bull, Old Lady Mo didn’t dare to clamor for food loudly. She could only watch the meat on the plate with envy, swallowing hard. Then, taking advantage of a moment when everyone was distracted, she quickly nabbed a piece of pork and stuffed it into her mouth. Suddenly, the taste of meat filled her mouth, delicious to the extreme.
Madam Ruan, seeing this, was immediately envious. She hurriedly tugged on Mo Daoyan and said through clenched teeth, whispering, “Husband.”
“What is it?” Mo Daoyan was paying attention to Mo Xiaoqiang and Big Bull; he didn’t know what had happened.
“Mother-in-law is sneaking meat,” whispered Madam Ruan, leaning close to Mo Daoyan’s ear.
Mo Daoyan glanced and indeed saw Old Lady Mo incessantly chewing. He too was tempted. Glancing sideways to make sure no one was mindful of them, he hurriedly reached out and grabbed a handful from the plate, which scorched him, making him suck air through his teeth in pain.
Since the pork had just been cooked, and the weather was gradually warming up, the pork in the plate had retained all its heat. It was very hot. Consumed by greed, Mo Daoyan grabbed a full handful, scorching his palm terribly, but he couldn’t bear to let go. He quickly scooped it into Madam Ruan’s skirt, wrapping it with the cloth.
“Are you trying to kill me? You’ve dirtied my dress!” Madam Ruan was extremely angry, but for fear of losing face if others noticed, she could only scold in a low voice. She cherished this dress, it was her favorite and cost more than the few slices of pork. Now used to wrap pork, it was stained with grease and would never come clean. She had every reason to be upset.
“Didn’t you want to eat meat?”
“You…!” Madam Ruan glared furiously. This was a classic case of ‘losing the chicken for the sake of a few slices of pork’ – she’d sacrificed her dress for a bit of meat.
“Wife, don’t be angry,” Mo Daoyan secretly stuffed a slice of meat into her mouth to placate her.
“Hmph!” Madam Ruan chewed fiercely a few times, then suddenly, the rich flavor of the meat somewhat quenched her anger.
“Delicious, isn’t it?” Mo Daoyan gloated, stuffing a few slices into his own mouth.
“You scoundrel.” Madam Ruan twisted his thigh forcefully in retaliation.
“Ah!” Mo Daoyan almost cried out in pain, but realizing they were in public, he quickly bit down on his lip to endure it.
“Qiangqiang, how did it go? What did that fool tell you? Did he say anything about kicking us out?” As soon as Mo Xiaoqiang approached, Old Lady Mo quickly swallowed the meat in her mouth and eagerly asked him with her beady eyes.
“No, Big Bull is pretty nice,” beamed Mo Xiaoqiang, his heart filled with the pleasant anticipation of also living in the new house, enjoying delicious and spicy food every day.
“He’s letting us stay for the meal?” Old Lady Mo was thrilled.
Mo Xiaoqiang’s expression turned serious as he said, “Eat what meal? Mother, let’s go home. It wasn’t easy for Xuexue and the others to build their house. We shouldn’t be causing trouble.”
“Qiangqiang, are you mad? Why are you siding with them?”
“I’m not mad, you’re the ones who are mad. Xuexue is my own daughter. If I don’t help her, who will?”