Chapter 646: Changing Thoughts
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Li Dazhuang never forgot what happened to his family in the past. Others despised him and looked dovvn on him. He felt lost in life and did not know what to do.
What he feared most was being unable to care for his siblings if his grandmother pa.s.sed away. Sometimes, he would jolt awake from his sleep from nightmares.
He was always anxious and tired, even if he kept himself busy. However, things were different. He felt more at ease, and his heart was full of happiness.
Li Dazhuang had a home that belonged to him, which made him feel a different level of love. He found his direction in life after marrying Jiang Xiaocheng.
Being busy daily gave him a sense of security, and he never felt tired. His wife felt the same way. Her life also had no direction before marrying him.
Moreover, her in-laws treated her well, and her husband was considerate of her. After receiving their warmth, she felt a sense of reliance, making her feel at ease when she slept at night.
Since many people were in one house, Jiang Xiaocheng enjoyed the liveliness the family created. She always liked children and wanted some of her own.
Meanwhile, the rest of Su Teng Village also prepared for the New Year. They could feel how much their lives had changed over the past few months. White flour was a luxury for them in the past, and they typically used coa.r.s.e grains for their dough.
But now, they were willing to use white flour for cooking because they had better living conditions. Besides steamed buns, the villagers could also make bean and rice cakes, which they were reluctant to make in previous years.
The Taos closed their pottery workshop to prepare for the New Year. They treated Shi Fang well. Tao Dayong and Miss Li would ask her what she preferred to eat before cooking.
Miss Li liked Shi Fang because she was a much better woman than the one who broke Tao Dayongs heart. Moreover, Tao Dayong left his heartbreaking past behind when he met Shi Fang and married her.
Miss Li was delighted for her son because Shi Fang was a sensible wife to him. Although the Taos doted on Shi Fang, she treated her in-laws well. The family genuinely cared for each other.
Tao Dayong woke up early that morning and tried not to make a sound for fear of waking his wife. He wanted her to sleep a little longer, but she would wake up early to help her mother-in-law make breakfast.
Shi Fang helped a lot at home and had a good temperament. Everyone liked her. Even Tao Eryong kept affectionately calling her Sister-in-law. Since he was always beside his brother, he knew Tao Dayongs mood never dimmed after marrying Shi Fang. Tao Eryong knew his sister-in-law was a good person.
Miss Li learned from Tao Dayong that Shi Fang liked eating rice cakes, so the older woman made them for her daughter-in-law while the young lady kneaded the dough.
Shi Fang and her mother-in-law made rice cakes while chatting. Shi Fang would talk about her experiences working in the embroidery shop, and Miss Li listened attentively.
Miss Li looked at Shi Fangs rice cakes and said, “Those look beautiful.”
She was not simply praising Shi Fang and genuinely felt the young lady was skillful. Shi Fang smiled embarra.s.sedly and said, ‘Your cooking is better. I only know some tricks in the kitchen compared to you.”
Although Shi Fangs parents doted on her, they were not the kind to spoil her. Shi Fang had to learn certain things independently, so she chose to learn how to cook and sew. In her opinion, being diligent was a priority in life.
Tao Dayong had saved Shi Fang when they were children, and Shi Fang searched for him for a long time. During that time, she wanted to learn these things to repay her savior when she finally found him.
Since fate had finally reunited them, Shi Fang cherished her husband very much.
Miss Li said smilingly, “The food you cook is always delicious, dear. I can tell you’ve practiced a lot. Dayong told me you like rice cakes and asked me to make more.
“My eldest son may not be good with his words, but he’s meticulous and considerate of you.”
Shi Fang felt a sense of warmth when she heard her mother-in-law’s words. She understood Tao Dayongs feelings, even though he was not good with his words.
Miss Li saw her daughter-in-law blushing and could not help but laugh. Of course, she was delighted that her son had a good relationship with his wife.
She was content now that her family’s living conditions had improved. Miss Li felt warm when she compared her past with her present. She cherished her new life with her family.
After a while, Miss Li stopped Shi Fang from making rice cakes and told her to rest. “Shi Fang, there’s nothing left for you to do, so you should rest. Dayong and your father-in-law are making snacks outside. We can have them after dinner.’
Shi Fang looked forward to dinner, nodding vigorously. Initially, she was worried about no longer living with her parents. However, she realized she was growing accustomed to it.
After all, Tao Dayong often brought her to visit her parents every few days. Even his mother told him to bring his wife to visit her parents so that Jiang Xiaocheng would not feel homesick.
While the girls in the neighborhood envied Jiang Xiaocheng, her parents were happy for her. Still, the girls’ thoughts began to change about Jiang Xiaocheng.
Most knew Su Binglan was the reason behind their villages’ improvement. People no longer held on to their old-fashioned thoughts, and girls no longer had the same preferences. Now even families with predominantly girls could live proudly.
Time pa.s.sed quickly, and New Year’s Eve arrived the following morning with firecrackers echoing throughout Su Teng Village.
Crackle! Pop!
Su Binglan awoke to the sound of firecrackers and realized it was already New Year’s Eve. She felt excited and noticed her husband, who slept beside her, had woken up long ago.
Luo Jin’an looked at his wife, saying, “Good morning..”