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After saying that, she went to the backyard to get some meat, preparing to clean it up.
Qi Chong felt a bit displeased. He kneaded the dough while Yu Chunmiao finished washing the meat and started cutting it on the chopping board. She set aside half a pound for tomorrow's meal.
Chen Ruolan picked a handful of small greens from the backyard and washed them. Banxia could be sold for money, so she needed to clean them well in the afternoon. After that, she had to water the Vegetable Garden. It was busy but exciting.
"Mother, I'm back!" Qi Rong called out as he entered the kitchen with a basket, ready to drink some water.
Yu Chunmiao put down her knife and ran over, hugging him tightly. "Qi Rong, Banxia is twenty-seven wen per pound! We're going to have money soon!"
Qi Rong looked at his older brother's cold gaze and turned pale with fright. He hurriedly pushed Yu Chunmiao away, saying, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, let go of me! You should hug my brother instead; spare me!"
Yu Chunmiao paused for a moment, realizing, "Oh! He's well-built; he must be nice to hug. I shouldn't miss out on this opportunity! But is it too obvious now? Maybe next time."
She released Brother-in-law and went back to cutting the meat.
Qi Chong's emotions fluctuated from jealousy to anticipation and finally disappointment, feeling like a rollercoaster as he channeled his frustration into the dough.
The thin meat and vegetable noodles were very popular at lunch. The noodles were chewy, the lean meat tender, and the small greens were added last; they were scooped out as soon as they softened, making for a fragrant and crisp dish.
While slurping his noodles, Yu Chunmiao gave Qi Chong a thumbs-up. "Your cooking is amazing! You should make that piece of Zhu Zhi tonight too."
Qi Chong felt pleased inside and said to his mother, "Mother, please pick some garlic sprouts from the Vegetable Garden this afternoon; I need them for cooking."
Chen Ruolan nodded in agreement. Ever since Yu Chunmiao joined their household, life had improved. They had eaten meat for three consecutive days now; even snail meat counted as meat!
With delicious food in front of him, Qi Rong temporarily forgot about being awkwardly hugged by Sister-in-law and dug in heartily. He planned to dig up more Banxia lumps in the afternoon so they could have meat every day.
"Brother, I dug up half a basket of Sanbu Tiao lumps this morning. How much do you think it weighs?" He was eager to know how much his labor had yielded.
The basket was placed beside the dining table. Qi Chong picked it up and weighed it in his hands. "About ten jin."
Yu Chunmiao held out her thumb towards Qi Rong and said, "You earned over three hundred wen this morning! That's impressive! Next time I'll buy you some meat."
Qi Rong proudly lifted his chin; he felt deserving of a hug from Sister-in-law.
"Don't get too cocky; washing off the dirt will reduce your earnings," Qi Chong reminded him with a hint of cold water to keep his younger brother motivated for the afternoon's work.
Qi Rong looked at his brother with a 'just watch me' expression, successfully provoked into action.
"Be careful in the grass; your sister-in-law is afraid of snakes," Qi Chong casually warned him, emphasizing 'your sister-in-law' with a slight stress on those words.
Qi Rong received the signal, clenched his fist, and thumped his chest twice, exuding an air of confidence that reassured everyone around him.
Yu Chunmiao shivered at the mention of snakes and glanced nervously at Qi Rong. "You need to check it out thoroughly; otherwise, I won't dare to venture into the mountains."
Chen Ruolan chuckled and said, "Don't worry. If a snake encounters him, it won't stand a chance."
After enjoying a hearty meal, Uncle and Aunt felt invigorated and ready to head out with their baskets on their backs in search of silver.
"Wait a minute!" Qi Chong called out to Yu Chunmiao, holding a few strips of cloth in his hands as he approached her. "Which hand will you use to hold the small shovel?"
Yu Chunmiao extended her hand.
Qi Chong carefully wrapped her palm and thumb with the cloth. "This way, you won't hurt your hands. Just make sure you don't come back with one hand all blistered."
Watching the man wrap her hands with such care warmed Yu Chunmiao's heart. Their hands brushed against each other inadvertently, sending a tingling sensation straight to her mind.
This man was surprisingly thoughtful.
Qi Rong felt that his elder brother would probably do the same for him, but he was a Manly Man who didn’t need such protection.
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