"Nai, its me, Anan. Open the window, Ive made a stew with radish and chicken, Ill pass you a bowl to try my cooking skills... The other day when we were fixing the kang, Anan deliberately had Guicai open a window in the inner room, directly facing Zhou Aijuans house. She thought it through clearly, from now on if she makes something delicious, she can just pass it over through the window, no need for a commotion."

  Its just been repaired for a few days and its already being used.

  "You eat, grandma is not hungry, and at night you eat your fill." Zhou Aiju originally chose to have no one follow her, so during this period of time when cooking, she was always alone in starting the fire. Occasionally, if Zhao Junyan from the eldest brothers wife side had cooked something, she would send a bowl over to her.

  As for Wang Da Ying, since they separated, she hasnt even had a sip of cold water from the second house.

  Thinking of this, I couldnt help but feel a chill. And yet, the old man still insisted on following the second wife, wanting her to take care of him!

  In the future, if the old man falls ill, even if he is bedridden, dont think that Wang Da Ying will bring a bowl of hot water for him to drink.

  There is no harm without comparison.

  It was her dear granddaughter who had truly pitied her, no matter what good things she had, she would never forget this old thing.

  Whether she eats it or not, her heart is at ease.

  Seeing the old lady not receiving, Anan was anxious and directly stretched her head to the window next door, whispering, "If you dont receive it, Ill climb over the windowsill! If I break my arm or leg, dont be heartbroken." As expected, Zhou Aijuan fell for Anans trick. After Anan said that, she immediately got up from bed, walked to the window with small steps, received it, and took a sniff. The aroma was so good!

  "You little girl, how much does a chicken cost in total? The meat is all in my bowl now!"

  "Its okay, theres still some in the pot, just eat as much as you want, if its not enough Ill go get more from the pot. Besides, getting more meat for grandma to eat is a matter of course. This is the skill of speaking, without that old man, they would be disdainful of their juniors preparing things for them, even though they say no with their mouths, but in their hearts they are happy."

  And Ans words also appeared in Zhou Aijus heart, this big granddaughter is the most filial.

  Its no wonder that Anan is being careful in front of the old lady, wanting her to say that she has too many grandsons and granddaughters. To leave a good impression on the elderly, one must occasionally show their presence.

  Affection is also cultivated and requires management.

  As expected, once An said that, Zhou Aijuan didnt say another word. After a while, she said, "I know you two siblings are good people." This is what happens when families split up! Whether someone is truly filial or not can be seen at a glance.

  This topic is too heavy, Anan doesnt want to continue, she smiles, "Mom, you hurry up and eat, Dongdong is also calling me over there, if we dont eat soon itll get cold, and theres a strong fishy smell, its disgusting." Her cute little appearance makes Zhou Aijuan laugh out loud.

  Dongdong was really anxious in the kitchen, he wanted to eat, but his sister hadnt come yet, so he kept staring at the pot with drool flowing out, and forcibly restrained himself.

  Anan came over and this little kid was holding a spoon, scooping it out of the pot.

  The amount in the pot is enough for the siblings to eat two or three meals without any problem, fortunately its winter and the food can be stored easily because of the cold weather.

  Anan had just filled a bowl for herself, which took up half of the pot. Obviously, with Zhou Aijuns appetite, it wouldnt be enough for one person. Anan was preparing a portion for Old Master Gu, and whether or not Grandma would give some to the younger grandson wasnt her concern.

  The radish and chicken soup was simmered with a handful of wet noodles, and after it boiled, the aroma filled the entire house.

  Winter was savoring the noodles, lifted her head, and said vaguely, "Sister, the taste of these noodles is almost as good as the potstickers." The child had been holding a grudge because she hadnt gotten any potstickers, but after eating the noodles, she found them to be quite tasty, and instantly forgot about the potstickers. The two of them ate happily together.

  The outer door was suddenly pushed open.

  Dongdong saw the person coming, put down his bowl on the table and jumped up, "Dad, youre back." In every childs heart, their father is always the most powerful. Not seeing Gu Weiqiang for a few days made him miss him terribly.

  Dongdong climbed onto Gu Weiqiangs body like a monkey, hugging his neck. The affection was so strong that Anan felt jealous just watching. His siblings thought their father would only return on New Years Eve, but unexpectedly, he came back many days earlier, making it a huge surprise.

  Gu Wei Qiang had been out for several days, obviously exhausted, with a face full of fatigue, but his eyes were surprisingly bright. His chin was covered in stubble, and he deliberately rubbed it against Dong Dongs delicate small face.

  Not only that, but he also pinched the little guys face, and in just a few days, his face had become much plumper. He laughed loudly, "Dongdong! Youve grown so chubby! Being fat is good!" Dongdong was so embarrassed by his own father that he buried his neck into Gu Weiqiangs chest, his small face flushing with shame, "Sister, make me some delicious food."

  This is the truth, in the few days since Gu Wei Qiang left, An An has elevated the familys meals to a whole new level. In the morning, there are egg sandwiches, at noon, theres braised pork rice, and by evening, there are steamed meat buns, made by herself, with generous portions, each one as big as an adults fist, thin skin and plenty of meat, one bite and its all meat, dont look at Dong Dongs small size, she can eat three in one breath, her belly is round and full.

  "Dad, Ill just have chicken soup, and Ill put it in a bowl for you," Anan looked at her old father and little brother making a mess together, while she quickly added a handful of wheat straw to the stove. The stove that was about to go out suddenly burst into flames, and before long, the slightly warm chicken soup started bubbling up, emitting a hot and savory aroma with the radish. Just smelling it made her whole body relax, feeling extremely comfortable. Gu Wei Qiang put down Dongdong, "Go help your sister cook."

  He lowered his head and splashed the hot water basin on the washing frame, a layer of white mist rose above the basin, and he seemed to be hidden in the misty water vapor. Gu Wei felt that for the first time, he had a feeling of going home, someone was worried about him, and this feeling wasnt bad.

  In the past, even if he was away from home for a month, after returning, Tang Lan Zhi wouldnt say more than one sentence. As for the kitchen, at that time they hadnt separated yet, and no one would carefully prepare hot water or steaming hot meals; it was all just big pot rice, only opened when it was time to eat. If his own old mother pitied him, she would bury two sweet potatoes in the fire for him; if he was extremely hungry, he would gnaw on a sweet potato first, who would have thought there would be this big bowl of chicken soup noodles?!

  A clear yellow chicken soup, topped with radish and pieces of meat. He picked up a pair of chopsticks and dug in, at the bottom of the bowl were two golden fried eggs, this was good stuff, even in previous years during Chinese New Year, there wouldnt be so much food to eat.

  Gu Wei took a big mouthful, wolfing it down, and asked, "An An! Where did the chicken eggs and meat come from at home?" The chicken was stewed until it was soft and melted in his mouth with one bite. And those eggs, fried to a crispy outside and tender inside, made him want to bite off his tongue.

  Think about it, hes been eating outside for days, and what hes been having is no better than pig feed - coarse corn bread with pickled vegetables, and when thirsty, just a mouthful of cold water or a handful of snow to moisten his lips. There has to be contrast to appreciate the difference! After eating such delicious food, if he were to go back to eating corn bread with pickles, its really uncertain whether he could stomach it.

  Anan knew that her father would ask, so she moved a small stool to sit beside him, propping up her head and counting carefully. "The wild chicken was picked from the mountain valley, the eggs cost one yuan, secretly bought at Aunt Gui Fangs house, and she also gave us two."

  I bought a total of twelve, Dongdong small, dont know how many eggs are at home, went to Aunt Guifangs house to buy eggs, just an excuse, she took the eggs out from the supermarket and used them, actually those twelve eggs were eaten long ago, these leftovers are all taken out from the supermarket. "Is the money enough? After dinner, Ill leave some for you."

  He made a lot of money this time he went out, but he didnt dare to speak loudly about it. After all, the transaction has not been officially opened yet, and all of this is like walking on thin ice.

  An An smiled and nodded, "The money I extorted from that woman last time is still a lot, hasnt been spent much." Ah, its still good to have an old father! Hes generous, the money that passes through his hands isnt his own.

  To know that at this time, even in a big family, the savings of the family may not be as much as hers. She counted several times, and there were seven large denomination bills, plus many fabric coupons, meat coupons, oil coupons, and of course sugar coupons. These are essential items to spend money when going out to the county town. Just having money without these coupons, you cant buy anything on a trip to the county town. Of course, if its on the black market, thats a different story.

  "Whats the point of going to the mountain to pick up game?". Seeing his daughter say she has money, he didnt mention this matter again. He made up his mind and after finishing dinner, handed over all the money in his pocket to his eldest daughter.

  Anan hadnt spoken yet, when Dongdong took the credit. He brought the pheasant and wild rabbit from the small shed in the courtyard to Gu Weiqiangs face, his eyes shining brightly as he boasted, "Dad, this is what my sister brought back from the mountain! My sister is so awesome!" He even deliberately stretched out his arm to gesture, "There were a lot, a lot! My sister and I ate quite a few, and we also shared some with Uncle Huazis family."

  Gu Wei took a big gulp of noodles, and saw in front of him a silly-looking raccoon dog, about the height of his thigh, standing still at the table, constantly sniffing its nose, wanting to try the taste of the bowl. He was taken aback for a moment, his mouth agape in disbelief, "Was this raccoon dog also picked up from the mountain? Or is it alive?" An An smiled and nodded, reaching out to stroke the raccoon dogs fur, the raccoon dog comfortably wanting to curl up on the ground, but was lightly slapped by An Ans palm, instantly standing up straight.

  "Right, with the heavy snow weather, there are many prey in the mountains." As she said this, An Ans eyes seemed to see a lot of small profits waving at her. "Dad, if we sell these silly rabbits, how much money can we make?"