Chapter 10: Too Broad in Management

After everyone had left, Qian emerged from the bushes. Staring at their backs, she spat and muttered to herself, "Disgusting and worthless things, they made me waste a whole day waiting for them."

Earlier that morning, Qian had seen Yang Lan'er and her companions heading up the mountain. She had planned to wait for them to come back down, hoping to take advantage of any spoils they might have. Unfortunately, Yang had seen through her plan.

Just as Yang Lan'er had entered the house, Bao'er and Bei'er led a group of children inside. "Mother, did you find anything delicious on the mountain today?" they asked.

"Hello, Auntie!" "Mom, mom, something delicious, something delicious!" The three brothers doted on Yang Lan'er, as she was soon swarmed by the excited children.

Yang Lan'er felt a headache coming on, but seeing the expectant looks on the children's faces, she quickly calmed them down. "Be good now, everyone gets one," she said, taking out some roasted sweet potatoes from her backpack.

"Here, one for each of you." Everyone was given one, and Yang Lan'er picked up her younger brother's son, 2-year-old Yang Chenhao, and sat him on her lap, taking the sweet potato from his hand and teaching them, "Peel off the skin to reveal the golden yellow core inside. Take a bite."

Chenhao took a bite and exclaimed, "Mmm, it's delicious!" The other children also followed suit.

The four siblings watched the children enjoy the food, smiled at each other, but felt a bit sad.

Do you feel the same way? (writer also feels a bit sad, right? Please recommend and add to library!)

At that moment, Zhou Shi and He Shi walked in with water. "Are you all thirsty? Have some water. You worked hard today," they said.

"Thank you both for your hard work," Yang Lan'er said as she took a sip.

"You're being too polite, little sister. You went up the mountain with our husband, that's the real hard work. My sister-in-law and I can only help with cooking at home, and dare not use the word 'hard'," He Shi smiled at her and handed a bowl of water to her brother, saying gently, "Husband, have some water."

The other two brothers also took bowls from Zhou Shi's hands and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

Zhou Shi's husband had been conscripted, so she had been quietly doing things at home with little presence.

Yang Lan'er laughed like a toady, "So, from now on, I'll trouble all the sister-in-laws in the kitchen. The food you make is the most delicious."

(laughed like a toady - is an idiomatic expression that means to flatter or praise someone excessively in a servile or insincere manner in order to gain favor or advantage.)

He Shi chuckled, "It's just because you have a sweet tongue."

Yang Lan'er grinned, "Second sister-in-law, there are two roasted wild rabbits and sweet potatoes in this basket. Heat them up for the family to enjoy. The potatoes in the backpacks can be used to stew meat, stir-fry, or make pancakes."

"Oh, this is a new dish. Let's try making some pancakes later and stir-fry some vegetables. What do you think?" He Shi asked tentatively.

In fact, He Shi was good at cooking, and Yang Lan'er was just reminding her, so she knew what to do.

Yang Cunyi couldn't wait and urged, "Second Sister-in-law, you can start cooking. Let's have dinner early today." After finishing dinner, the family discussed their arrangements and plans. They all agreed that the four brothers would lead everyone into the mountains the next day, and then come back to move their belongings. After agreeing on the plan, the men and women slept in separate rooms on mats on the floor.

While Yang Lan'er didn't know how everyone else slept, Yang Lan'er herself had a good night's sleep. As the sky brightened, everyone finished breakfast and packed up. The group set out towards the interior of the Dachong Mountain, with Yang Lan'er leading the way and her second brother bringing up the rear. They proceeded with caution and finally arrived safely at the valley.

When they saw the scenery of the valley, everyone was amazed. After settling their family in the cave, Yang Lan'er and her three brothers rushed back home to move their other belongings. In fact, she had already put many of her belongings in her storage space the night before. After locking the door, Yang Lan'er turned around and saw Qian Shi sneaking around and spying on her from below the slope.

When Qian Shi saw that Yang Lan'er had noticed her, she walked over. With a sinister tone, she said, "Oh! Where are you going? Moving or fleeing? Yang, are you planning to remarry since Tan Anjun hasn't returned?"

Yang Lan'er looked at her with a "caring for the mentally handicapped" expression and said, "Are you the Yamen Police in the Pacific Ocean??"

Qian Shi was confused, "What?"

"You're too nosy!" Yang Lan'er answered.

Qian Shi couldn't believe it and stared at her, "You... You shameless, little prostitute. Tan Anjun may not even be dead yet, but you're already thinking of remarrying."

Yang Lan'er's eyes flashed with a cold light, and her lips curled slightly. "Whether I'm moving or fleeing, or remarrying, what business is it of yours?"

"You want to remarry, and as your sister-in-law, I have the right to say something. You slut, I'll teach you how to be a good daughter-in-law for Tan Anjun." Qian Shi pounced forward, wanting to hit her.

Yang Cunzhi and his two brothers stepped forward, glaring at Qian Shi with fierce and vicious expressions. "You want to try hitting her? I'll break whichever hand you use!" It was outrageous that she would bully their sister in front of them.

Qian Shi looked at the three brothers and didn't dare to attack. But she was not willing to let it go and shouted at Yang Lan'er, "Just you wait!" She then ran away dejectedly.

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