Chapter 243: The Joy of the Xiao Family

Translator: Lonelytree

Xiao Lingyu got up around mealtime.

Old Master Gong almost jumped up from his stool when he saw Xiao Lingyu. Then, he turned to watch her belly. This was his great-grandson.

He was going to be a wonderful great-grandfather!

Although Gong Tianhao was excited when he saw Xiao Lingyu come out, his excitement was obviously restrained, and he calmed himself down.

He saw his grandfather act like this around Xiao Lingyu and knew that she would definitely be suspicious. He had discovered that Xiao Lingyu was a very smart woman. She could detect the slightest problem. It was very hard to get close to her.

Gong Tianhao lowered his head and reminded grandfather Gong in a low voice, “Grandfather, don’t stare at Lingyu like a ferocious beast. If she finds out, it’ll be difficult for you to get your granddaughter-in-law and great-grandson.”

Old Master Gong glared at Gong Tianhao and scolded him in a low voice, “You Brat, who are you calling a ferocious beast?”

Gong Tianhao, “…”

Old Master Gong said that, but he quickly straightened himself. He didn’t want Xiao Lingyu to suspect anything. ‘Hao ‘Er is right. I can’t scare Lingyu off.’ However, he couldn’t hide his excitement as he stared at Xiao Lingyu’s stomach with a burning gaze.

Ever since Xiao Lingyu obtained the farming space, she had become very sensitive.

As soon as she walked out of her room, she noticed that there was an unusually fiery gaze staring at her stomach.

She frowned and looked up, but nothing was abnormal.

She looked suspiciously at Gong Tianhao and Old Master Gong, but she did not notice anything unusual about them.

Xiao Lingyu was hungry, so she did not dwell on it.

Old Master Gong greeted Xiao Lingyu very amiably and said, “Lingyu, you’re up. Have you slept enough?”

“Yes!” Xiao Lingyu looked over and said, “Old Master, you sure look happy!” There was a sense of closeness when Old Master Gong looked at her.

Elder Gong tightened his grip on his walking stick and thought to himself, ‘This girl is really sharp. Hao ‘Er is right.’

Old Master Gong smiled. “Your mom is cooking today. How can I not be happy?”

“But old master, you come over almost daily to eat mom’s cooking.” Xiao Lingyu said.

Old Master Gong, “…”

‘That is a sharp question. The girl is a real talent. It’s a shame that she’s not a police officer.’

Old Master Gong explained with a smile, “Oh, I also met the grandchild of an old friend today.” Yes, this excuse was good.

“Oh!” Xiao Lingyu nodded and then went to the table.

Everyone was there.

Mother Xiao brought out all the dishes. Although Yan Ruyu was a guest, when she saw that Mother Xiao was busy in the kitchen alone, she immediately helped.

She didn’t know how to cook, but she could help out by holding plates and carrying dishes.

Seeing that Yan Ruyu was drooling, Mother Xiao smiled and handed her a pair of chopsticks. Then she handed her a bowl and said, “Well, try some.”

Yan Ruyu swallowed her saliva and said, “Auntie, that’s not good. I’ll eat when we eat later.” She had heard about the food war from Xiao Xiaohui earlier. She was really curious about that.

Mother Xiao said, “It’s okay. Try a few mouthfuls now. When we get to the table, a little girl like you might not be able to compete with those big men.”

Yan Ruyu, “…”

In the Xiao family, there was no hierarchy during the food war. Guests would be fighting with the hosts. This had become a curious yet joyful tradition for the Xiao Family.

Yan Ruyu obliged and tried the dishes. She was shocked. They were the best food she had ever tasted. As Xiao Xiaohui said, her second aunt’s cooking was the best in the world.

Yan Ruyu was cultured and polite. She only grabbed a few from each bowl. They were delicious, but she didn’t eat more than a few mouthfuls. She would prepare for the food war.

Yan Ruyu praised as she ate, “Auntie, your dishes are really delicious. This is the best dish I have ever eaten. No wonder Xiaohui said that you are the best cook in the world.”

Mother Xiao often got these compliments from the guests. She was very happy and modest every time.

Mother Xiao said with a smile, “Xiaohui likes to exaggerate. My culinary skills are only passable in our village. It’s nothing compared to the real chefs.”

Yan Ruyu shook her head and said with a smile, “Auntie, you’re too modest. Those restaurants in big cities, even the five-star chefs in the hotels, cannot compare to your culinary skills.” After saying this, she sighed, “Auntie, it’s a pity that you don’t open your own restaurant. With your skills, the business will be booming.”

Mother Xiao’s daughter did have that plan to open a restaurant. However, due to the pregnancy, the plan had been delayed.

Mother Xiao said, “Opening a restaurant is not that important. As long as everyone eats happily.”

Mother Xiao heard the commotion outside and knew that her daughter had woken up.

Since everyone was there and the dishes were almost ready, it was time to eat.

Mother Xiao had made twelve dishes today. Some were meat, and some were vegetarian. They were all beautiful, fragrant, and tasty.

There were also two large rice pots.

As Mother Xiao served the rice, there were two small bowls in front of everyone.

The Yan Siblings were confused. Why were there two bowls before everyone?

As soon as the dishes were served, everyone began to ready their chopsticks. Xiao Zhang and Xiao Wang were the most prepared. They hadn’t tried Mother Xiao’s cooking for a long time already.

These days, the Xiao family was really too busy.

First, they were busy selling vegetables, and then they were busy selling strawberries. Mother Xiao simply did not have the time to cook.

Old Master Gong couldn’t trouble Mother Xiao to cook for them when she barely had time to cook for her own family. It was too unreasonable.

Yan Siming stared at the dishes on the table and smelled the fragrance emanating from them. His stomach grumbled. The eldest person at the table was Old Master Gong. He was the oldest and had the highest seniority. Everyone was waiting for him.

Old Master Gong picked up his chopsticks and filled up one of his bowls.

The Yan Siblings, “…”

After Old Master Gong’s bowl was full, he smiled, “Please, dig in.”

Before the Yan Siblings could react, the chopsticks had started flying. By the time they came to, half of the dishes were gone.

Yan Siming and his sister also joined in the fight.

A few minutes later, the dishes on the table were all empty. All the food had been moved to the bowls beside everyone’s rice bowls. Even Xiao Xiaohui had his small bowl filled.

Yan Ruyu was the saddest. She looked at the others’ bowls and then her own bowl. Her bowl was less than half full. The corners of her mouth twitched.

Now she finally understood what Xiaohui and Auntie meant. This was the food war! But Yan Ruyu wasn’t that disappointed. After all, she had already eaten some when she was helping out in the kitchen earlier.

However, she realized that this Xiao family was really interesting. They were also very friendly and warm. She liked them very much.

As a pregnant woman, Xiao Lingyu had special treatment. Her bowl of food was served by Mother Xiao personally.

Yan Siming and his sister looked at the two bowls before them. Now, they finally understood why everyone had two bowls. One was for the rice, and the other was to store the snatched dishes. How much food one could get depended on one’s own ability.

How interesting!

Yan Siming picked up some vegetables and put them in his mouth. When he tasted it, his eyes immediately widened in shock and disbelief.

They were ordinary homemade dishes, but they were exceptionally delicious. They were much better than the food he had eaten at the Gu Family Hotel the other day.

Yan Siming praised, “Auntie, your food is really delicious!”

Xiao Xiaohui’s face was almost buried in his bowl. When he heard Yan Siming’s praise, he said proudly, “My second aunt’s food is the best in the world.”

Xiao Wang and Xiao Zhang echoed, “Yes, yes, Auntie’s food is the best. It’s simply the best in the world!”

Mother Xiao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry as she said, “You kids and your sweet tongue.”

“Auntie, we are speaking the truth,” Xiao Zhang said as he ate.

Gong Tianhao, who was picky with his food, was not picky at all when he ate at the Xiao family.

He ate happily. He was extremely happy.

This wonderful cook was his future mother-in-law.

This warm, friendly, and happy family was his future in-law.

Therefore, in order to blend into this happy and warm family as soon as possible, he had to win over his future wife.

Gong Tianhao looked at Xiao Lingyu with an unusually gentle gaze, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curve upwards.

Xiao Lingyu, who was sitting next to him, lowered her head slightly. She was eating very seriously when she suddenly felt a gentle gaze on her. She looked over from the corner of her eyes and realized that Gong Tianhao was smiling very gently at her.

Xiao Lingyu paused for a moment. Then, she continued eating as if nothing had happened.

As for Gong Tianhao’s love rival, he was also eating happily. Food was the most important thing.

The lunch didn’t last long. After about twenty minutes, everyone put down their chopsticks in satisfaction.

Xiao Xiaohui rubbed his round belly and looked at his chubby belly. He suddenly asked, “Sis, have I gained weight? Why do I feel that my belly is so chubby now?”

Xiao Lingyu saw Xiao Xiaohui’s round face and nodded. “Yes, you have indeed gained weight. Xiaohui, you must pay attention to your diet in the future. People are going to stop calling you Little Loach but Little Fatty in the future.”

Xiao Xiaohui immediately said, “What’s wrong with little fatty? Little Fatty has human rights too, and he is my friend.”

The adults, “…”

Xiao Lingyu nodded and said, “But, Xiaohui, are you sure you want to be a Little Fatty? Little Fatty is always so tired. He can’t even run without losing his breath.”

Xiao Xiaohui shivered.

Xiao Lingyu continued, “Besides, you like to fish in the river, climb trees and dig bird nests. After you become Little Fatty, will you be able to do all these?”

Everyone, “…” What kind of educational style is this?

“No, I won’t become Little Fatty.” Xiao Xiaohui immediately nodded and said, “Becoming Little Fatty is too tiring.”

Xiao Lingyu nodded and said, “In the future, you have to control yourself. You can’t let yourself be so gluttonous. Do you understand?”

“Yes!” Xiao Xiaohui nodded and said.

Yan Siming felt a little pity for this child.. He just wanted to enjoy some good food.