Chapter 35

At first, Madam Ruan thought it was Third Lu and his wife, but Danius voice sounded instead, Second aunt, its me, Daniu.

Dahu quickly turned around and ran over to open the courtyard door.

Danius face was filled with joy as he walked in with the rice, flour, grains, and oil that Shu Yu had bought.

Shu Yu and Madam Ruan also came over. Daniu looked at Shu Yu, his eyes sparkling, You, youre really Erya?

Yes.

Daniu laughed and said, Good, thats good. Its good that youre back.

When he had driven the ox-cart and they had arrived at the village entrance, Shu Yu had run back first. Daniu had originally followed her, but he had to drive the ox cart. The village road was narrow, so his progress had been slow.

On the way, he happened to run into Lu Dasong, who was rus.h.i.+ng back from the fields. Lu Dasong told him not to go. After all, Old Ladu Ruan was not easy to get along with. Daniu was an honest person and a junior. If they met face to face, he would only be at a disadvantage.

Lu Dasong stated that he would just go over and take a look himself.

Then, Lu Dasong asked Daniu to return the ox-cart to the village chiefs house first before going home to call his wife over. Some things were easier to solve between women.

In the end, when Daniu returned the ox-cart to the village chief and went home to call his mother over to help, his mother was unwilling and said that she did not want to get involved in Old Lady Ruans matters. When seeing that he was back with rice, flour, grains, and oil, she had even almost s.n.a.t.c.hed those things away.

Just as Daniu had been arguing with his mother, Lu Dasong returned.

Only then did Daniu hear of Shu Yus ident.i.ty. He hurriedly carried the things and ran to Second Lus house.

He said to Madam Ruan, These are all bought by Shu Erya. She heard that you were in trouble and ran back, so she didnt have time to carry them with her. Im just sending them over.

Madam Ruan looked at the things in Danius hands in shock, This, this, Erya, why did you buy these?

Shu Yu just smiled and said to Daniu, Thank you. Its getting late. Stay for dinner?

No, no. I have food at home. Ill go back first, Daniu waved his hand and left.

The door closed again, leaving only Shu Yu and a few others in the courtyard.

Madam Ruan looked at the rice and flour on the ground, speechless for a long time.

Shu Yu simply handed the oil to Sanya and put the meat in Dahus hands. Then, she picked up the rice, flour, and bowls while saying, Lets go. Help me take them to the kitchen.

Sanya and Dahu looked at each other and saw that Shu Yu had already walked into the kitchen without looking back. The two of them quickly followed.

Madam Ruan was stunned for a moment, but she quickly followed.

Erya, why did you buy so much food? What, what are you doing? It wasnt easy for you to come back, so we should be the ones taking care of you. Why are you the one spending so much money instead?

Shu Yu placed the rice and flour on the table and turned to look at Madam Ruans fl.u.s.tered expression. She said in a slightly depressed mood, If you continue to say such things and be so polite to me, youre just treating me as an outsider.

No, no, how could I treat you as an outsider? Youre my Erya. Mother wont be polite with you, no indeed.

Shu Yu immediately waved at Dahu and Sanya, Okay, lets make noodles for dinner tonight. Itll save us the trouble. How about egg and shredded pork noodles? There should be eggs at home, right?

Egg and shredded pork noodles?

Sanya and Dahu swallowed their saliva and looked at Shu Yu with bright eyes.

Shu Yu asked them to help carry a basin over, Ill show you guys my skills today, but you have to help me start the fire.