Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Full of Joy Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Full of Joy After distributing wages to about a dozen people, the big basket of Copper Coins that was full just now is already empty.
Turning the basket upside down, Xuexue joked with a few of the women, “Aunties, look, the basket is empty now; you won’t say it’s too much anymore, right?”
The women who received their wages hadn’t left yet and were still drinking tea on the side, chatting with Madam Xie. Hearing Xuexue say this, they all laughed and said in unison, “Not too much, not too much.”
Before leaving, Xuexue reminded them to come to the new house for the housewarming feast in a few days.
With a single agreement, they all left cheerfully, thinking that working for Xuexue was really good, not only was the pay higher, but the food was also good.
“Oh my! This money really flies.” Seeing Xuexue distribute so much Silver, Madam Xie said with great emotion.
Just the labor costs had taken up a lot of Silver, not to mention the cost of materials and various other expenses. She didn’t dare to think about how much they had spent on this house; she thought it was only thanks to Xuexue and Big Bull that they could build it so smoothly. If it were up to her, she feared she would never have the ability to do it.
“Xuexue, how about we don’t hold the housewarming feast in a few days to save some Silver?” Madam Xie, worried about running out of money, suggested to Xuexue.
Xuexue laughed and said, “Mother, tomorrow I’ll go hunting in the mountains with Big Bull to prepare for the feast. Then, we’ll only need to buy some vegetables. It won’t cost much, so don’t worry.”
“Going to the mountains again?” As soon as Madam Xie heard Xuexue mention going to the mountains, she became anxious.
“It’s fine; Big Bull is with me,” Xuexue laughed.
“Oh!”
Upon hearing this, Madam Xie turned to glance at Big Bull. Indeed, ever since Big Bull came to their house, he had been a great help. Their home had seen good days, and Big Bull’s efforts were indispensable. Now, she had come to regard him as a son-in-law.
Big Bull looked at Madam Xie with a smile and said, “Aunt, don’t worry. I am here. Nothing will happen to my lady, I’m keeping an eye on her all the time.”
“That’s good, that’s good! Big Bull, Aunt thanks you!”
Madam Xie nodded continuously in response, feeling guilty because Xuexue was born into a prominent family but had to flee with her to the countryside to seek refuge and became a little farm girl. She couldn’t let anything happen to her.
“Aunt, what are you saying? It’s too formal. Xuexue is my lady, and I am bound to protect her for life.”
Big Bull implied more than he said, but sadly, no one paid attention because everyone thought he wasn’t very bright.
“Very good, very good!” Madam Xie laughed happily.
Having been called “my lady” by Big Bull for so long, Xuexue seemed to have gotten used to it and showed no reaction.
Persuaded by Aunt Li’s earnest invitation, Xuexue decided to move back into the new house the day before hosting the housewarming feast.
Hearing this, Aunt Li promptly agreed and was very happy. That night, she went into the kitchen to cook a grand meal, something she rarely did…
Stir-fried diced chicken, spicy chicken, Red Braised Lion’s Head meatballs, and so on…
Everyone was dumbfounded by the sight. The old lady, who usually seemed to keep her ten fingers from doing menial tasks, turned out to be a hidden master of culinary skills.
“Wow! Aunt Li, you’re so amazing!” Chuner exclaimed in surprise, looking at the dishes on the table.
Seeing everyone’s astonished faces, Aunt Li felt a bit embarrassed. Wiping her hands on her apron, she said, “When my old man was still around, I often cooked for him. Over time, I’ve become quite skilled in the kitchen.”