Chapter 301 - Phoenix Man
Chapter 302 of "Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life" opens presenting: "Must be tired from the ride, hurry back to the room and sit down." Granny... Donât stop now!
"Must be tired from the ride, hurry back to the room and sit down." Granny Liu casually wiped her hands and was about to help Zhang Meng carry the suitcase.
"Auntie, Iâm not tired, the suitcase is a bit heavy, I can carry it myself."
"Oh dear, us city girls donât have the strength that comes from doing farm work every day, I better do it." Without hesitating, she snatched the suitcase away, and though her words seemed to complain, the corners of her mouth were turned up in a smile.
Zhang Meng looked helplessly at Ye Qiu and decided to pick up another suitcase. They brought back quite a few things this time, most of which were for Granny Liu.
"Mom, this is a massage foot bath that Mengmeng bought for you. She heard you often suffer from insomnia and leg pain, so this foot bath specifically massages the pressure points on the soles of the feet, and comes with a special medicinal pack, which helps improve sleep and nourish the body."
"And this one, you always say you have neck pain, right? This is for massaging the neck. Mengmeng originally wanted to buy a massage chair, the kind that can massage the whole body, but the chair is too heavy and too complicated, and we were afraid we wouldnât be able to transport it back, or that you wouldnât know how to use it, so we bought two items that are easier to carry and have simpler functions."
"Oh my, you young people donât know how to save, which one of us country folks doesnât have some minor ailments? Why do I need these fancy things, how much did they cost you!" Although she complained, Liu Sanyingâs smile never left her face.
"This is all Mengmengâs thoughtfulness, you donât have to worry about the money. We are all graduates from prestigious universities; are we afraid of not making money in the future? Mengmeng said, after you come to live with us in the city, weâll get a therapy card for you at the hospital, and have the old Chinese doctors give you a treatment once a month, aiming to keep you healthy, living to a ripe old age, and watching your grandchildren grow up into adults."
The more Ye Qiu talked, the broader Granny Liuâs smile became, and her gaze towards Zhang Meng grew more affectionate.
Actually, Zhang Meng felt somewhat guilty, as she had never said those things; it was all made up by Ye Qiu. Moreover, it was Ye Qiu who paid for the gifts, not allowing her any chance to contribute. Initially, she didnât want to live with her mother-in-law in the future, but seeing the future mother-in-lawâs longing look, her heart softened a bit.
It appeared that the future mother-in-law wasnât unreasonable and was quite easy to please.
"Alright, alright, I understand your intentions, hurry back to your room to wash up. Iâve already heated the water. Once we clean up, weâll eat. Mom killed an old hen today, itâs been stewing for half a day. You two have also worked hard studying; you should replenish your energy."
"Thank you, Auntie, Ye Qiu has already told me about your excellent cooking skills, I will definitely taste it later." Zhang Meng said, flattering her.
Granny Liu was clearly very pleased: "Thatâs right, who in these ten miles and eight villages would dare to speak ill of my cooking skills? Look, itâs because I cook delicious and nutritious meals that Ye Qiu has grown up so well."
"Thatâs only half of it, the other half is thanks to inheriting your good genes, Auntie. You are so beautiful, thatâs why Ye Qiu is so handsome."
"Genes or no genes, I donât know, but back in the day, I was definitely the belle of Liu Village. There were so many suitors at my door, and I donât know how I ended up choosing Ye Qiuâs dad, that blockhead."
"Itâs because you have great vision, Auntie, otherwise how could you have such an outstanding son like Ye Qiu?"
"Indeed, haha..."
Watching the two women entering the house, Ye Qiu smiled helplessly at the pile of things and resignedly went to tidy up. Things were going smoother than he had anticipated; now it seemed Mengmeng had already mastered his momâs weak points.
"Auntie, this chicken soup you made is just too good, smooth but not greasy, and the chicken meat, fragrant without being dry. Iâve never tasted chicken soup this delicious before." Upon arriving at Granny Liuâs place, Zhang Meng seemingly effortlessly hit the flattery button, even more adept than Ye Qiu.
Granny Liu was thrilled by the praise, feeling that this daughter-in-law was truly wonderful: "If itâs good, drink more. Tomorrow Auntie will stew another one for you. Let me tell you, this chicken is a free-range one I raised myself. The farm chickens from the city donât taste like this at all."
"Auntie, you are truly kind." Zhang Meng smiled sweetly and picked up another chopstick-full of stir-fried beef, "This beef is so delicious, Auntie, how come itâs so much better than what we get in the cafeteria!"
"Of course, the cafeteria food canât compare to mine. Try this, the taro has been stewed until itâs very fragrant and soft."
"Itâs delicious." Zhang Meng genuinely found it tasty and hadnât expected Ye Qiuâs mother to have such cooking skills. She smiled obediently, "Following you, Iâll be blessed with good food in the future, but I should learn more too, to avoid tiring you out."
"Not tiring, not tiring, Iâm used to it," Granny Liu said with a chuckle, growing fonder of Zhang Meng the more she looked at her.
Her son had told her that his future daughter-in-law came from a rich second generation family, very wealthy. She didnât expect her future daughter-in-law, far from despising an old woman like her, to actually be very fond of her cooking, even proactively offering to learn. Such a smart, beautiful, and sensible daughter-in-law truly matched their Ye Qiu!
"Auntie, let me do the dishes!" Zhang Meng offered proactively.
Actually, before coming, Li Xin specifically advised her not to voluntarily do any chores the first time she visited her mother-in-lawâs house, or else she would have no standing in this family ever again. But Zhang Meng felt that since Ye Qiuâs mother had treated her with such delicious food, she couldnât just be lazy, right? And neither Ye Qiu nor Ye Qiuâs mother looked like people who would bully her!
"That wonât do, your hands will be holding surgical tools in the future, you canât be doing something as dangerous as washing dishes! Iâll wash the dishes," Granny Liu hurriedly objected.
"Auntie, itâs just washing dishes, it wonât hurt my hands," Zhang Meng was touched inside.
"Who says it wonât hurt? These are porcelain bowls, youâre not familiar with my kitchen, what if you break them and cut your hands?"
"Alright," Ye Qiuqing laughed lightly, "you all go and rest, Iâll wash the dishes today, Iâm familiar with the kitchen and wonât get hurt."
"That wonât do either, Iâll do it."
"Mom, wonât you let me honor you this once?" Ye Qiu gently pushed Granny Liu out of the kitchen and tidied up the table alone.
Granny Liuâs face showed reluctance, but her heart was very comforted. They say one forgets their mother when they have a wife, but Ye Qiuâs behavior really reassured her.
"Well then, Auntie, why donât you take me to look at the chickens and ducks you raised, and the vegetables youâve grown? Ye Qiu told me that your livestock and vegetables are better than other householdsâ."
"Thatâs right, the taro we had today was grown by me, big and floury, was it not tasty?"
"Yes, and the chili was very fragrant too! Unlike the vegetables in the city, all sprayed with pesticides, theyâve lost their flavor."
"Donât worry, Iâll grow more in the future and send some over to you."
"Auntie, you really are too kind. But donât grow too much, itâs bad if you tire yourself out."
"Itâs fine, we country folks are used to working hard."