Chapter 28 - 0 The Ultimate Old Lady
Chapter 28: Chapter 028: The Ultimate Old Lady
Chapter 28 -028: The Ultimate Old Lady
The faces of Bai Ruozhu’s family changed color, it was her grandmother’s voice!
She came running from the restaurant, asking if they had eaten and what were they doing?
And she was asking about her, Bai Ruozhu.
It seemed like there was no chance for a peaceful meal this time.
Lin Ping’er reacted the quickest, jumping up immediately, “Eldest brother, second brother, quickly pack up some dishes, don’t let your grandmother see them!”
Bai Zehao and Bai Zepei hurriedly started packing up the dishes, while Bai Ruozhu said anxiously, “Don’t put them in the kitchen, just put them in your room, hide them in the cabinet.”
The two brothers understood and quickly tucked away several dishes.
Seeing that there were not many dishes left on the table, Lin Ping’er finally went towards the courtyard door.
Bai Yihong’s expression was a bit stiff.
He looked at Bai Ruozhu and asked, “Daughter, is this okay?
That’s your maternal grandmother!”
Bai Ruozhu felt somewhat sorry for her father.
She was his mother, but she wasn’t her mother.
She lowered her voice and said, “Dad, it’s not that we begrudge our grandmother a few dishes, it’s just that we can’t afford to attract trouble.”
Seeing her serious expression, Bai Yihong had to admit that what Bai Ruozhu said was right.
He was well aware of what kind of person his own mother was.
However, the filial piety he had learned since childhood made him feel very uncomfortable.
“Dad, when the holidays come, we can make good food and send it to my grandfather and grandmother.
It would be even more appropriate,” Bai Ruozhu comforted him.
Bai Yihong felt much better after hearing these words.
At this time, the old lady of the Bai family, Mrs.
Liu, walked in with Lin Ping’er.
As soon as she saw Bai Ruozhu, her eyes lit up, as if she had seen a pile of silver coins.
“Oh, Ruozhu, you’re back?
I heard from someone today that you went to the town in a Horse Carriage.
What did you go there for?” Bai’s elder didn’t like it when his family spoke in a local dialect, but Liu didn’t seem to care and forgot when she got excited.
Bai Ruozhu felt a headache; because she hadn’t arranged a date with Du Zhongshu beforehand, Zhou Fu had brought the carriage right up to her front door.
She had made it clear this time that the carriage shouldn’t enter the village, but it was still seen by the villagers.
“I didn’t do anything.
I just went to the doctor to have my pulse taken because the baby is due soon,” Bai Ruozhu replied indifferently.
She had no affection for this old lady, in fact, she liked the old master even less.
“Oh, is that how you talk to an elderly person?
Are you becoming arrogant because Chang Sheng is doing well and wants to bring you back to the city?
You’re thinking about leaving us behind, aren’t you?” Liu exclaimed.
She turned to Bai Yihong and yelled, “Second son, tell me, are you planning to abandon your parents?
What happened to the filial piety you learned as a child?”
Bai Yihong’s face turned the color of a pig’s liver, “Mother, what are you talking about?”
When Lin Ping’er heard this, she was not happy, “Mother, did you come here just to chastise Ruozhu in the middle of the day?
The child is heavy now, she needs to rest after having her meal.
Don’t jump to conclusions, you’re delaying her meal.
Moreover, we’ve already separated households.
Despite the hardships, we have never missed out on monthly payments for supporting you.
What is this nonsense about leaving you behind?”
Mrs.
Liu didn’t have any proof and became a little unsure after Lin Ping’er’s words, but she was quick to catch the word “meal” in her speech.
Her gaze immediately shifted to the table.
“Oh, the food here smells quite good.
Second son, your mother hasn’t eaten yet.
I’ll eat here.” After Liu had finished speaking, she glanced at Bai Ruozhu’s bowl and chopsticks before grabbing them and started eating.
Liu ate her food incredibly quickly, as if she hadn’t had a decent meal in a long time.
Moreover, her eating noises were quite loud.
Probably because the Bai family’s food was seasoned with fresh soup powder, it was especially fragrant and she even smacked her lips while she ate.
Bai Ruozhu saw that Liu had used her bowl and chopsticks, saw her eating with her mouth full of soup, and the constant slurping noises ringing in her ears, she suddenly felt nauseated and ran out to the entrance of the main hall to vomit.
“Ruozhu, what happened?
Why did you vomit all of a sudden?” Lin Ping’er rushed over to support Bai Ruozhu, a worried look crossing her face.
Bai Ruozhu shook her head, frowning, “Mother, I’m not feeling well, I need to go to the room for some rest.” The nauseating sound of the Liu Family’s smacking lips echoed in her ears.
She found it excruciatingly disgusting that even after she had thrown up, they continued eating as if nothing had happened.
Other members of the Bai Family were also gathering around.
Only the Liu Family continued zealously digging into their food.
Upon hearing that Bai Ruozhu wanted to retire to her room, they aggressively moved a chopstick-full of food into their bowl and sprinted over to her.
“Ruozhu, don’t go, you haven’t answered me yet!
What’s this about the horse carriage I hear?” called the matriarch of the Liu Family.
Bai Ruozhu rubbed her temples weakly and said, “Grandmother, I’m feeling terrible.
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How about you have the doctor treat me first, then I’ll think hard about your question?”
Ignoring the Liu Family’s grumbling, she headed straight back to her room.
“Oh, what happened to your manners, girl?
How dare you walk away while elders are still talking?” The Liu Family matriarch complained, causing Lin Ping’er to reach the brink of explosion.
She intervened, yelling: “Mother!
Are you done shouting?
What if your outburst startled Ruozhu?
What if it affected her fetal Qi?
Will you be responsible then?”
“I’ve never met a farmer’s family who’s as delicate as yours, in my day, I still worked the fields when I was pregnant with my second child, and he turned out fine,” the Liu Family matriarch rolled her eyes casually.
“My daughter isn’t the same.
She’s Scholar’s granddaughter, she’s been studying since she was little.
I definitely don’t want her to work in the fields,” Lin Ping’er said assertively, holding her breath.
The Liu Family matriarch was about to retort when Bai Yihong cut her off, “Mother, are you finished eating?
If not, please continue.
Let’s clean up after you’re done.”
The Liu Family matriarch glanced around, quickly tapered off her argument and eagerly bolted back to the table to resume eating.
Her appearance disrupted the mood of the Bai Family.
Bai Zepei still looked cold as he said, “Grandmother, Father, Mother, I am going to my room to read.”
Lin Ping’er gestured for him to go as quickly as he could, while the Liu Family matriarch, mouth full of food, mumbled indistinctly: “Er Lang, study hard.
Your grandmother knows you’re sure to excel as a scholar.” Bai Zehao and Bai Zepei rank first and second among the grandchildren of the Bai Family, therefore they were often referred to as Da Lang and Er Lang outside the city.
“Thank you for your kind words, grandmother,” Bai Zepei said indifferently before making his exit.
Fearing that the Liu Family matriarch would find out that he had accompanied Bai Ruozhu to the town and start questioning him, Bai Zehao quickly said: “I am going to check the fields, Grandmother, you enjoy your meal.” He then made a hasty exit.
After nearly cleaning out all the food on the table, except for the amaranth greens which she disliked, the Liu Family matriarch finally put down her chopsticks with a loud, satisfied belch.
Lin Ping’er snorted and rose to clear the dishes.
The matriarch watched her back, leaned over to Bai Yihong, and said in a soft voice: “Er Lang, you’re much more obedient than your wife.
Tell me, what’s going on with Ruozhu?”
Bai Yihong looked extremely uncomfortable, his facial expression frozen, “Mother, I really don’t know.
The kids are grown now, they make their own decisions.”
The Liu Family matriarch widened her eyes upon hearing this, “Are you saying I’m not your real mother?”
Bai Yihong nearly fell off the bench.
Wearing a bitter expression, he said: “Mother, I really don’t know.
Ruozhu hasn’t told me anything.”
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