Shen Ruoxi glanced sideways at Shen Ruohao, "You've come back at the right time. Go call everyone for dinner."
"Okay." Shen Ruohao answered distractedly. Only after he walked out the door did he realize, why was he listening to Shen Ruoxi again?
Shen Ruoxi separately ladled out two bowls of Maocai and took them to her parents' room, "Time to eat!"
Shen Da and Zhang Laifeng looked at Shen Ruoxi in surprise. She was actually bringing them food; was this still their daughter?
Shen Da felt Shen Ruoxi was too abnormal and didn't dare let her stay in the room for long, "Go take care of your younger brother and sister. I'll handle things here."
"Okay." Shen Ruoxi didn't say anything. After setting down the bowls, she left the room.
There was no way she would live like the Original Owner. This was a perfect opportunity to change, and she could also adapt to this new life.
In the room, Shen Da and Zhang Laifeng stared at the Maocai on the table, unable to recover for a long time.
Shen Ruoxi went to the Kitchen, ladled out two more large basins, and took one basin to Grandmother's house. Only if Grandfather agreed could she stay, and since this Grandfather genuinely doted on the Original Owner, she deserved to repay him.
Shen Ruoxi placed the basin of food on the table, "Grandfather, this is the dish I cooked. Please try some."
Shen Zhen and Grandma Shen were cooking in the Kitchen. Hearing Shen Ruoxi's voice, they came to the Main Hall one after the other, both looking quite surprised.
Shen Zhen looked at the steaming Maocai on the table, incredulous, "You made this?"
"Mhm. Actually, I've always known how to cook, I was just too lazy to do it before," Shen Ruoxi said sincerely. "Grandfather, I have truly reformed. Just watch my performance."
"That's good then." Shen Zhen nodded. "Since it's your sincere effort, Grandfather will accept it."
Shen Ruoxi nodded, "Grandfather, I'll be going now."
Shen Zhen watched Shen Ruoxi's retreating back with satisfaction. His granddaughter was truly improving; it wasn't just talk.
Grandma Shen poured cold water on his sentiment, "Shen Ruoxi loves to lie. You've been fooled more than once or twice. Don't be naive; you've been tricked again."
Shen Zhen said helplessly, "Can't you think about things in a positive light? Forget it, I won't argue with you. The food our granddaughter brought smells wonderful; I must try some."
Grandma Shen glanced at Shen Zhen, feeling annoyed.
Shen Wan Ni stood by the window watching Shen Ruoxi walk out of Shen Zhen's house. Her gaze was deep. Shen Ruoxi was too abnormal, so abnormal that it made her feel like something was subtly slipping away, causing her some unease.
Upon returning home, Shen Ruoxi took the other basin of Maocai to the Barefoot Doctor's house, "Great-Grandfather, I brought you Konjac Tofu."
They were just about to eat at the Barefoot Doctor's house. Hearing this, everyone was startled. Did Shen Ruoxi bring something poisonous?
The Barefoot Doctor coughed lightly and walked out calmly, "Ruoxi, we have food here. Take this home and eat it yourself."
"I cooked a whole big pot. This was specifically brought for you. Great-Grandfather, please try some." Shen Ruoxi looked at the Barefoot Doctor expectantly. "Don't worry about it being Poisonous; I already ate some."
Since she put it that way, it was difficult for the Barefoot Doctor not to accept, "Then thank you."
"It's nothing much." Shen Ruoxi handed the dish to the Barefoot Doctor. "It's very delicious; it won't disappoint you."
The Barefoot Doctor showed a slight smile, "Hurry back and eat."
"Mhm, I'm leaving." Shen Ruoxi waved and returned home.
On the way home, she saw the old woman who had been kicked out by her daughter-in-law still sitting motionless on a roadside stone. "Has Shen Wan Ni not gone to help yet?"
Afterward, she pushed the matter out of her mind. She couldn't even secure her own situation right now, so she truly didn't have the capacity to manage others. Let those who are capable handle it!
The Barefoot Doctor carried the basin back and placed it on the table, "Today Shen Ruoxi dug up some Konjac. I didn't expect her to actually make Konjac Tofu. Everyone, please try some."
Shen Yan stopped the Barefoot Doctor, "That's something Shen Ruoxi sent. Grandfather, it must be Poisonous."
The Barefoot Doctor's spouse also chimed in, "Everyone knows Shen Ruoxi's character. We absolutely must not eat this."
The Barefoot Doctor's eldest daughter-in-law nodded, "Father, listen to Mother. What if someone gets sick from eating it?"
The Barefoot Doctor considered it, "I don't think Shen Ruoxi would harm us. Never mind, I'll eat first. If nothing happens after a while, then you all can eat."
Saying that, he tasted a piece of Konjac Tofu.
Huh?
The Konjac Tofu was soft and quite flavorful. Wait, what was this soup made of? It was too delicious!
The Barefoot Doctor scooped a Spoonful of the Maocai soup and drank it. It was slightly spicy, slightly numbing, and perfectly seasoned. This broth was truly well-made.
The Barefoot Doctor said, "Eat up, it's fine."
Everyone still dared not eat, just watching. But seeing the Barefoot Doctor take one Chopsticks-full after another, coupled with the intense aroma, they couldn't resist and ate it. Then, they couldn't stop.
"I didn't expect Shen Ruoxi's cooking skills to be quite good."
"Indeed, I didn't expect it. This dish is so delicious that I would willingly risk eating it even if it were Poisonous."
While eating, everyone's impression of Shen Ruoxi changed somewhat.
Favorability Points +10.
Favorability Points +10.
Favorability Points +10.
Shen Ruoxi curled the corners of her lips. She hadn't expected to gain so many Favorability Points this time.
When she reached the doorstep of her home, Shen Ruohao, Shen Ruohan, Xu Qinglan, and Shen Kang were coincidentally returning as well.
Seeing each other created a somewhat awkward Atmosphere, but the awkwardness only lasted a moment. Xu Qinglan quickly left holding Shen Kang, her expression blank. She held a very strong negative opinion of Shen Ruoxi.
Shen Ruohan also hurried away, pretending not to see Shen Ruoxi.
Shen Ruohao was about to leave too when he heard Shen Ruoxi say, "I took some food to Father and Mother in their room. Go see if they have eaten."
Shen Ruohao didn't speak, walking into the house with a limp.
Shen Ruoxi sighed. It takes more than one cold day for the river to freeze three feet deep. It wouldn't be possible to change everyone's minds immediately; she would have to take it step by step.
Walking toward the Kitchen, Shen Ruoxi scooped all the remaining Maocai in the pot into one large basin and carried it to the table in the Main Hall, "Time to eat."
In the room, Shen Da urged them, "Ruohao, Ruohan, hurry up and eat. You've both been busy all day."
He felt a slight pang in his heart. Other people's children were strong and healthy, but his children were as thin as bamboo poles—too pitiful.
Shen Ruohao remained unmoved, "Father, there's no rush. I'll eat after you all have eaten."
Shen Ruohan said expressionlessly, "Father, you don't need to worry about us. We know what we're doing."
Zhang Laifeng's eyes were red, "If you two don't listen to your father and me, then tomorrow we will hang ourselves by the head of the bed to avoid seeing discord between you siblings. We are a burden anyway; it's better if we die."
Shen Ruohan was startled, "Mother, don't do anything foolish! We'll listen to you, we'll listen to everything."
Zhang Laifeng felt heartache for her children, "Then hurry up and go?"
Shen Ruohan quickly complied, "Understood, Mother."
Shen Da reminded them, "Remember to call your Sister-in-law. Persuade her well. Your Sister-in-law has the strongest negative opinion of Ruoxi, but sulking won't solve problems; it will only increase conflict."