Chapter 224: Your Mother Is Amazing

Immediately Qiao Mai had someone set up a courtyard for Jin Mama; to keep Ling'er from running back and forth, she moved Ling'er, Yuehong and Yuexia there. It was not only convenient for caring for Ling'er, but also for caring for Jin Mama.

Jin Mama lives in the main house, the three of Ling'er live in the East Wing Room, and she added two robust maids to Jin Mama's courtyard.

Since it is the courtyard where Jin Mama lives, it was named Jin Yuanzi.

Now there are six side courtyards, the three brothers of Feng Yunchuan have one courtyard, Jin Mama and Ling'er share one courtyard, the elderly lady has one courtyard, the guards have one courtyard, and there are two courtyards used as warehouses.

When they first arrived, Jin Mama was not unfriendly, and Ling'er liked her a lot, taking her on a tour of the house.

"Sir, look, this is the playground my mother built for me and my brothers. I usually play here; we can play even when it rains or snows. There's a big shed on top, and it's transparent!"

Jin Mama swallowed, thinking the lady of the house was truly modest—can an ordinary family have these?

Even the Imperial Palace doesn't have this. She looked up; the shed is as transparent as a crystal bottle—what a grand provision for sheltering from wind and rain.

Honestly, it didn't cost much; she bought the transparent colored steel tiles on the Platform.

Before she couldn't buy it because the Space Utilization level was low; now it's Level Seven, so she can purchase items covering five square meters. A few years ago, when it rained or snowed, the children had to stay cooped up inside; now she can buy it, and of course she won't deprive the children.

Jin Mama took it and said, "Your mother is amazing!"

Jin Mama began to truly like this little adult; she thought Qiao Niang raised the little girl exceptionally well.

"What good is raising them in winter?"

Ling'er gave her a sample, and Jin Mama smiled, pinching her cheek with her hand.

The shock in her heart was obvious: why does such delicious food not exist in Jingcheng yet appear in such a small place?

"It's very tasty!"

"My mother told me that."

Then Ling'er led her to the warm greenhouse behind, saying, "Look, this is what my mother planted. In the dead of winter other families have no vegetables, but we do. My mother is amazing, right?"

Unconsciously, the adult and child arrived at Qiao Ji Snack Shop, where they rarely saw the little Master.

"So while other families suffered disasters these past years, ours did not."

"Yes, my mother said deer antler and musk are very valuable; a large part of our household income comes from them, and then from our Small Food Shop."

Following Ling'er's introduction, Jin Mama tried everything; after a while, the two of them, rubbing their bellies, looked at each other with mutual pity.

"That way is the kitchen; whatever you want to eat, send our courtyard maids to tell them, and tell the Steward what to use."

Several children like to play and gather here when they have nothing to do.

"Sir, eat this; the cucumber is very clean, no worms, you can eat it with confidence. That's how I eat it."

Jin Mama realized she had been misled; these are all Qiao Mai's smokescreens for the world, making people think that's how her family's money comes in, but the real source of profit is not these at all.

"Indeed, who would spend money to let chickens sleep in a house? In winter chickens don't lay eggs, so eggs become expensive and hard to get."

"Your family also raises deer?"

"Oh my, your mother is truly a remarkable woman, so thoughtful!"

"Sir, the milk tea is a bit hot; here's a straw. When you sip, try taking a small sip first to test; once it's not hot, sip more vigorously, like I do?"

"That's the one that produces musk, right?"

"Mm-hmm, Space Utilization is more cost-effective than buying land to farm; your mother really knows how to budget. What is that big jar around the fence for?"

"In a moment I'll take you to try it; it's very good. My mother says there's tea in it and won't let me drink much. These are my family's Ma'er; the big ones pull carts, the small ones are mounts for me and my brothers. When we have free time and mother permits, we lead them out to ride for a while."

"I'm full; I can't eat any more."

Ling'er took her hand to the chicken coop and quail coop, saying, "These two houses raise chickens and quail; in winter they go inside, and in summer they run around outside."

"In winter they're for pickling vegetables—there's sauerkraut, spicy pickles, fermented vegetables, even fermented meat, pickled meat, etc. In summer they stop pickling and store water to prevent drought."

When they entered, there were several tables of people inside, all there to eat Small Food.

"My mother says they are like crops: when the climate is warm they eat well, and in winter they still lay eggs. My family's eggs sell for a high price, and even so they are bought up every day."

There were so many varieties that Jin Mama tasted them one by one.

The master and disciple entered; this truly opened Jin Mama's eyes. Turning around, there were only counters and shelves, neatly filled with all kinds of fruit and vegetable pots and jars, and a large open area in the middle full of tables and chairs.

Ling'er squinted and smiled, "Look, I have a Master now. I'll take the Master out for a walk to get familiar, and have the Master and I bring a little of your Small Food here, not too much or it would be wasteful. Then two more cups of milk tea: I need half a cup, and my family's Master needs a full cup."

The more Jin Mama looked, the more amazed she became; such an unremarkable woman was doing things that commanded such respect.

There is no need to teach manners; just impart useful knowledge.

"You're so small yet you understand so much!"

"We raise many things; this deer is for deer antler, and our poultry are never slaughtered for meat. Look, right next to it is the Fragrant Antelope."

Ling'er took her hand again and led her to the cattle shed and the horse shed.

Seeing each educational facility, Jin Mama truly felt she had found the right place.

She walked while, like a little adult, introducing everything to her.

She took a slow bite; the cucumber's fresh fragrance, crispness, and slight sweetness instantly won her over.

The milk tea was placed, and Ling'er, good at caring for others, gently pushed the milk tea toward Jin Mama's face.

"Got it, little imp!"

"Hehe, this is a dairy cow, dedicated to providing milk for our whole family; the surplus we sell. When we first arrived there was a pair; now we have five, all producing milk. Have you ever had milk tea?"

"Sir, this is my family's deer garden,"

"Tomorrow I'll take the Master to eat Liu Family's cold noodles, as well as sour and spicy noodles, instant noodles, fried sesame biscuits, and spicy mixed noodles. I often sneak off to eat them when I have free time; they're so tasty, all taught by my mother."

The two found a corner to sit, and the staff placed various snacks on small plates, one after another.

After purchasing, they personally installed everything, adding several new amusement installations inside.

"I see, the master's table already has several items placed on it."

"And this milk tea is very reminiscent of the northern nomadic tribes' milk tea, but tastes better—no odd flavor, just a rich aroma."

"Let's go back; it's a good chance to digest on the way."

"You, this is the master's first time getting stuffed, haha!"

No.

Jin Mama followed Ling'er in a dizzy haze, walking all the way while listening.

Sir, try it—this is sticky corn, the assistant brother has cut it into small pieces; please try, it's soft, glutinous and sweet. This is five‑spice boiled peanuts, this is five‑spice quail egg, this is five‑spice tea‑egg, this is popcorn, this is rice crust.

Of course; this year we planted five kinds of vegetables, no fruit. If you want fruit, it depends on my mother's mood; sometimes when she's in a good mood she'll plant two kinds. My family never lacks fruit to eat.

Jin Mama swallowed saliva, and Ling'er reached out, grabbed a cucumber and handed it to her.

You see, other families grow only flowers and such; my mother, on the vacant ground at home, plants fruit trees and medicinal herbs—everything that can be sold. So I say my home is full of treasures, and it's not a waste.

Miss Ling'er, why have you come?

Indeed, but my family never lacks!

For example, a trampoline, an air‑filled bed, a block kingdom, a tiny maze and several other play facilities for children.

Yes, sir!

The two stood up, and Ling'er waved at Shopkeeper Niu.

Uncle Niu, the master and I are full; the account is on my mother, ha.

Haha, alright, little master, take care!

(End of chapter)