enjoyebooks Chapter 1336 - 1208: Liu Yi and Little Tangtang
Chapter 1336 - 1208: Liu Yi and Little Tangtang
May 1st did not know the origins of his parents, and out of various considerations, he was still good to Shi Tou. But compared to Ping’an, who was six years older, he didn’t have so many thoughts.He had his childhood memories, and he deeply remembered one thing: those cousins always took advantage of his family whenever they visited.
Can you expect a stubborn person to maintain a lot of affection for extended family?
Even Liu Yi, due to the elders in the family worrying about different statuses, received an education focusing on the dark side of reality, leaving him with little affection for relatives.
Hence, as the saying goes, even a dragon has nine different children, but in terms of genetics, they are essentially similar.
While chatting, the group arrived at the old house, and the rain had cleared.
Compared to the joy Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang felt seeing the next generation around them, the three brothers merely smiled at the unexpected arrival of their cousins and their spouses.
Ping’an finished instructing Aunt Yuan and the others to prepare noodles for dinner. He first bid farewell to Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang to go pick up his mother. Although the sun was out, he wondered if another storm might come.
As for Liu Yi, after Yi Tangtang greeted Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang and stayed at the old house with Little Jiu, he gestured to her, "Where’s Little Jiu?"
"She insists on staying in the kitchen to help." Yi Tangtang puckered her nose hopelessly, "But I don’t know how to cook or do chores, what should I do?"
"You’ll need to learn under my mom; she’s a great cook." Liu Yi chuckled, ruffling her hair. He wasn’t going to say something like they have an aunt and don’t need to learn cooking.
Since he was serious about choosing this girl as his wife, he wouldn’t allow his partner to be a pampered princess. If his mom, such an excellent person, could do it, why couldn’t others?
Of course, his upcoming work wouldn’t allow a future spouse to be idle, having to stay in the specialized brigade in Jingjiao for a few years—he might have to go down to the grassroots later.
Yi Tangtang waved her fist lightly, "Okay, I’ll work hard to learn all of godmother’s skills. But, Liu Yi brother, godmother said my embroidery skills are getting good; you have to reward me."
Liu Yi looked at her crafty smile and secretly chuckled, "Alright, tell me what you want."
Nearby, May 1st listened to Mother Zhang and them chatting and, feeling bored, turned and walked over to them, "What are you chatting about that’s so delightful?"
"Nothing, May 1st brother, Little Jiu can’t sit still and went to help in the kitchen."
"That stubborn girl, didn’t she hear that my house isn’t the Zheng Family." May 1st immediately turned around upon hearing this, "I need to see what she’s doing."
Liu Yi flicked Yi Tangtang’s nose, "You little rascal!"
Yi Tangtang laughed joyfully, tugging at his sleeve, signaling him to follow her.
Liu Yi raised an eyebrow and silently followed her out of the front yard to the main courtyard.
"Liu Yi brother, do you want me to tell you a secret?"
Seeing the little girl’s mysterious expression, Liu Yi rarely showed a bright smile, looking at her with indulgent eyes, "Another new discovery?"
Yi Tangtang stared at him, then covered his face with both hands, "Don’t smile, I’m talking about serious things." And don’t send electric vibes randomly, my heart’s beating really fast.
Liu Yi glanced at her blushing face, shifted his gaze, and walked to the living room in the main courtyard, casually asking, "Alright, let me hear about our Little Tangtang’s serious business."
Yi Tangtang followed closely, taking his arm and whispering, "Little Jiu has a ledger this thick; I peeked and saw it recorded entry by entry."
"Oh."
"Last night, didn’t godmother give her several pieces of fabric? Before bed, I saw her registering it, though I didn’t expose her, pretending I was asleep."
"Oh, just about that, huh?"
"Hey, it’s not just that." Yi Tangtang pouted, "Liu Yi brother, you underestimate me. She also wears a gold inlaid jade pendant on her neck, don’t you think it’s strange?"
Liu Yi’s eyes flickered, "Is there a problem?"
"Not really. I deliberately showed her my jade pendant, she took hers off to show me—it was just ordinary mutton fat jade, she said it was a relic left by her mother. I just find it odd that the Zheng Family didn’t take it."
While talking, the two entered the living room. Liu Yi pulled her to sit down and advised, "Don’t be curious, everyone has their secrets; if she doesn’t say, you just pretend you don’t know."
"Hmm, I get it. If she doesn’t say, I won’t ask. Godmother taught me that when getting along with others, it’s best to be tactful, telling the truth rashly just leaves someone ammunition."
Liu Yi shook his head in bemusement, "So, my mom has exposed you to all her wisdom and even told you this?"
"Of course." Yi Tangtang boasted, shaking her head, "Who am I? Her only goddaughter."
"Then just take Zhou as your surname."
Yi Tangtang stared at him, neither nodding nor shaking her head, covering her mouth and laughing quietly.
The air filled with pink bubbles here, while in the kitchen, May 1st stood with arms crossed, leaning at the doorway, tilting his head watching Little Jiu amid the steam.
This girl was really good at work, look at that efficiency, so much like his mother! Maybe after a few more days without issues, he could ask his mom to take a goddaughter?
Good thing Yi Tangtang didn’t find out, or she’d really go at it with you—for she’s proudly Zhou Jiao’s sole goddaughter.
Having become his mom’s goddaughter, there were numerous benefits, not just financially for going abroad. Treating her like his own sister—could he really treat her badly?
Of course, treating her well means she’ll have to be filial to his mom in the future. Cooking a few more dishes to charm his mom, accompanying her on shopping sprees, his mom would have her little dove.
May 1st secretly delighted in his plotting, waiting for Little Jiu to finish serving dishes, then gestured to her, "Girl, let’s discuss something."
Aunt Yuan happily took the spatula from her hand and nudged her, "Quick, go play with them, this girl has taken a lot of my work."
Little Jiu heard this, smiled, smoothed her clothing, and walked over to May 1st, "Wait for me, I’ll wash my hands."
Watching her turn on the faucet, May 1st glanced around, slightly displeased, and asked, "Haven’t my cousin sisters said they’d help?"
Little Jiu paused her hand, then turned off the faucet, shook her head, and changed the subject, "What is it you found me for? Is everything sorted out over there?"
May 1st knocked her head slightly, "Intentionally changing the subject, you have quite a lot of tricks. They’re outsiders; apart from grandparents, treat them generally, no need to personally enter the kitchen."
Little Jiu heard this, stared into his eyes for a moment, nodded, "Got it."
"Got what..." May 1st glanced at her, swallowing an unseemly word, "We’re not like those in the Zheng Family, feel free at my house; don’t you young girls like flowers and grass? Playing with Little Tangtang in the backyard is far better."
Little Jiu smiled softly, "Alright."
"Look at that, the smile is so pretty, not even ugly." May 1st thoughtfully pointed in one direction, "Come on, I know you’re not used to interacting with strangers, I’ll take you to the backyard. I have a study there, have you seen those books? They’re excellent."