Chapter 26

It was past five in the evening when Lu Yuan came back with groceries.

Inside a large sack were flour, fresh meat, and some other things, while the outside had a dozen or so large cabbages tied to it.

It's not that Lu Yuan didn't buy other vegetables; it's just that, being winter now, the only overwintering vegetables available are things like cabbage.

Dismounting, Lu Yuan shouted toward his home:

"Liyan, come out quickly and get the stuff—your man I've brought back food!"

Lu Yuan's shout was heard by everyone in the rear courtyard, and they all turned to look out the window.

Seeing the dozen or so cabbages on Lu Yuan's horse, they all wore black lines on their faces.

You shouted so loudly, I thought you'd bought half a pig, yet you only bought a dozen cabbages—what's there to shout about!

Poor Su Liyan.

At that moment, Su Liyan came running out of the house, and upon seeing Lu Yuan she greeted him with a delighted face:

"Brother~~"

Lu Yuan took off the dozen or so cabbages and brought them inside.

Su Liyan tried to pick up the other large sack, but as soon as she grabbed it she felt it was wrong—it was far too heavy.

After moving it back to the kitchen, Su Liyan opened it and gasped, "Wow."

Her man had bought half a pig, a sack of flour, a sack of rice, various vegetables, and a basket of eggs.

Lu Yuan had just finished placing the cabbages when he saw Su Liyan hauling the large sack back over.

Good grief, that sack weighs over a hundred jin—could my wife possibly have a perfect physique?

"Brother didn't lie to you, did he? From now on we'll eat well every day."

Lu Yuan looked at Su Liyan, raised his eyebrows, and chuckled.

With all these good things, Su Liyan had never seen anything like this before.

At that moment, Su Liyan beamed and said:

"Brother~ go rest~"

Lu Yuan certainly would rest; a gentleman stays away from the kitchen, so Lu Yuan definitely wouldn't help with cooking!

Besides, what would I be looking for a wife to do?

Isn't it just to wait on me?

Afterwards, Lu Yuan also nodded and said:

"Steam the rice, then braise some spare ribs; you handle the side dishes however you like."

Su Liyan nodded repeatedly with a delighted face and said:

"Eh, got it, brother~ go rest now~"

Lu Yuan hummed a tune, moved a recliner chair out the door, and placed it at his doorstep.

To prevent someone from barging in without greeting and seeing all that food, which would be bad.

Meanwhile, Su Liyan, seeing the kitchen full of stuff, was overjoyed beyond words.

It was as happy as a soldier seeing fine weapons, or a scholar seeing a room full of classic texts.

She immediately got busy.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan was already lying outside, using the Spirit Power Lamp on the doorframe outside his home to read the book "Artisan's Heart."

Lu Yuan wanted to learn how to make the Snow Dragon Sunlight Armor.

Seeing this, the others in the rear courtyard couldn't help but spit in disgust.

What kind of conduct!!!

Having come home, even if you can't cook, couldn't you at least help light the stove and start a fire?

You just know how to bully Su Liyan, right?

Not long after, Su Liyan came out holding a small plate in one hand and a jug of wine in the other, plus a small wine cup, which she set on the little table beside Lu Yuan.

The small plate held the peanuts Su Liyan had just stir-fried.

Su Liyan squatted beside the small table, poured Lu Yuan a drink, then looked at him and smiled sweetly:

"Brother~ have a little something first~ we'll eat soon~"

Lu Yuan looked at the obedient, beautiful wife squatting beside him, and his heart instantly warmed with affection.

He couldn't resist reaching out to ruffle Su Liyan's hair, laughing:

"So obedient~"

Su Liyan blushed and said:

"Brother, I'm going to cook now~"

At that moment, Pang Kaige, who was about to go to work, saw this and felt a surge of jealousy.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan was reclining with his legs crossed, looking at Pang Kaige and saying:

"Yo, heading off to night work?"

Pang Kaige didn't want to bother with Lu Yuan, but then he suddenly saw the steaming peanuts on Lu Yuan's small table and stared blankly:

"You can still eat peanuts??"

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said:

"Yeah, I got them from my father-in-law's place."

Lu Yuan had no intention of sharing any peanuts with Pang Kaige.

Upon hearing that, Pang Kaige nearly blew his top.

Good grief, you scoundrel—you not only tricked the rural father-in-law into giving you his daughter, but you also deceived him out of food and drink!!

These peanuts are so expensive, even more costly than meat!!

Is it easy to save up a family fortune in a rural village?!

Instantly Pang Kaige felt his qi was not smooth again; he gritted his teeth, let out a cold snort, and turned and left immediately.

What's with the showing off!!

Isn't it just about finding a good daughter-in-law?!

Tomorrow I'll also find one, I'll make you show off!!

Soon after, Su Liyan came out to call Lu Yuan home for a meal.

Lu Yuan nodded, put away the book The Artisan's Heart in his hand, and walked toward the house.

Su Liyan, meanwhile, happily cleared away the wine cups and peanuts Lu Yuan had just used, as well as the table and stools, taking them back inside.

This let the people who were constantly watching Lu Yuan's backyard see it, and they cursed again under their breath.

Buying two rotten cabbages, what are you pulling for?!!

Like a landlord, you haven't lifted a finger on anything!!

Despicable thing!!

After Su Liyan finished tidying up and returned home, she immediately shut the door and pulled closed the curtains she had just washed today.

Afterward, Su Liyan also sat beside him, looking at the table full of dishes she had made, and she was practically dying of happiness.

What kind of immortal's life am I living, exactly?

There's rice, meat, and vegetables.

Su Liyan couldn't even dream of such a life.

Lu Yuan, on the other hand, didn't have much to say; he thought this was the basic standard, and from now on his family's meals would have to follow this standard.

After taking a sip of the rib soup Su Liyan handed over, Lu Yuan's eyes lit up and he said:

«The taste is really good. »

The villagers in this village barely get to eat meat twice a year, and Lu Yuan had still worried Su Liyan couldn't cook, but he didn't expect it to taste this good, with a hint of outside noodle shop flavor.

Hearing her husband's praise, Su Liyan broke into a happy smile and said:

«My second uncle is a cook; for weddings within ten miles, everyone calls on him to help with the cooking, and I often go along to help, so I can too~»

Lu Yuan nodded repeatedly and said:

«Not bad, not bad. »

Afterward, he began to eat with his head down.

Seeing her husband enjoy her cooking so much, Su Liyan was overjoyed.

Soon Lu Yuan finished eating, and seeing her husband full, Su Liyan then placed the leftover vegetables and meat in front of herself to eat.

Earlier, Su Liyan had worried her husband wouldn't have enough, so she ate in small bites, making sure to eat before him.

After eating and drinking his fill, Lu Yuan looked at this perfect daughter-in-law and was very satisfied.

Afterward, Lu Yuan looked at Su Liyan, who was eating, and said:

«When I just came back, I saw that a department store had just opened at the city gate tower; after you finish eating, I'll take you for a stroll to buy you a few new outfits. »

Lu Yuan noticed Su Liyan had put on her old clothes again, thinking she was afraid of dirtying that coat while doing chores at home, so she didn't want to wear it.

So, let's go buy a few more sets.

Upon hearing this, Su Liyan lifted her head in surprise toward Lu Yuan, 'We have to spend money again?'

Having come to her senses, Su Liyan quickly said:

«Brother, I already have new clothes; at home I don't need to wear such nice clothes, they'll get dirty from work…»

But Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows and said:

«Of course you should wear nice clothes even at home; the prettier you dress, the more beautiful you look, and I'll cherish you all the more. »

«What, you don't want me to cherish you more? »

Hearing this, Su Liyan's lovely face flushed, and she immediately coquettishly said:

«I want you to cherish me always~»

(End of chapter)