Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Ignore Everything (1/2)
Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Ignore Everything
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Yang Juxiang and her daughter were quite proactive in offering help, which surprised everyone at the Han Family, as their behavior in previous days had been witnessed by all—they did nothing but eat and gossip with the villagers and disregarded all proper matters.
“Juhuang, you go rest,” Mrs. Yang said upon seeing Yang Juxiang and her daughter come to help, expressing some joy. “The few of us in-laws here are enough for these tasks.” Though there was happiness in her words, she knew this was their own affair, and while the work seemed easy, it was actually quite exhausting. Having a willing heart was enough; Mrs. Yang truly didn’t mean for her sister and niece to pitch in.
“Eldest Sister, listen to what you’re saying. How could we be so oblivious? Seeing all of you bustling about in the kitchen while we just sit around doesn’t sit right with us. Eldest Sister, you go and rest; you haven’t fully recovered from your injury. I’ll take over your work,” said Yang Juxiang.
Yang Juxiang always spoke sweet words outwardly, but if it were any other task, she wouldn’t be so willing to help. Steaming birthday packages was different—with so many trays to steam, who could complain about tasting one or two from each batch to check if they’re fully cooked? She had hardly had a full meal these past few days; not taking this opportunity to fill her stomach would be foolish. These were made with fine white flour, fragrant and soft, incomparable to the buns made from mixed grains.
“Yes, Aunt, you shouldn’t tire yourself out. I’ll help you too,” Jiang Chunlan said cheerfully, rolling up her sleeves to knead the dough with uniform force, skillfully changing its shape. Her adeptness was far more impressive than Su Wenyue’s, a clear indication of her familiarity with such work at home.
Hearing Yang Juxiang and her daughter talk this way, Mrs. Yang actually stopped working and handed over the job to Yang Juxiang. After all, they were already close sisters; making too much of a fuss over affairs would only alienate them.
“Fourth Daughter-in-law, you should take a break too. I see you struggling with kneading the dough, sweating on your forehead. You’re not used to this kind of work, and plunging into it so suddenly might overexert you. Tomorrow morning you’re bound to wake up with soreness and back pains.”
Over these days, Su Wenyue worked hard simmering soups and boiling medicinal tonics to take care of her mother-in-law, and her efforts were not in vain. The rare consideration Mrs. Yang showed to her daughter-in-law was something that simply would not have happened in the past.
Upon hearing Mrs. Yang’s words, Jiang Chunlan felt frustrated inside—so Su Wenyue couldn’t be tired, but she herself was destined to bear the brunt of the hardship!