“Wanwan, why are you up so early?”
“Was the bed uncomfortable? Grandma will have someone change it for you right away.” The old lady wasn’t short of money she was more than willing to spend on her granddaughter-in-law.
“No, Grandma, it’s not that. I might’ve slept too much yesterday, so I woke up early today. And I wanted to show some filial piety by making you breakfast.”
Su Wanwan walked over and linked arms with the old lady, her little face practically saying, Praise me, praise me. It was impossible not to feel softhearted looking at her.
“Oh my, my granddaughter-in-law is so capable!”
How could the old lady not be happy? Neither her daughters-in-law nor her three granddaughters had ever offered to cook her breakfast.
Mother Lu had grown up in good conditions and hadn’t suffered much.
Besides, there was a housekeeper at home she didn’t need to do any chores.
“Come, let’s go taste the porridge my granddaughter-in-law made!”
Sister-in-law Li brought out the shredded potato salad Su Wanwan had prepared. The steamed buns were ready as well.
“Old Madam, this shredded potato dish was also made by Young Madam. It smells wonderful.”
Su Wanwan had even set aside a bowl of porridge and a small plate of potatoes for Sister-in-law Li.
That made Sister-in-law Li like her even more.
The girl was thoughtful and sweet-tongued no wonder she was so lovable.
Mother Lu and the eldest aunt also came out after getting ready.
Everyone gathered around the table for breakfast.
“Mmm!”
“This porridge… it’s delicious!”
The old master finished a whole bowl in just a few mouthfuls.
“The shredded potatoes are good too sweet and sour with a bit of spice, and nice and crisp. Very refreshing!”
As people age, they tend to prefer stronger flavors because their sense of taste dulls. If food is too bland, it tastes like nothing.
But because of their age, Sister-in-law Li didn’t dare make dishes too salty, worrying about the elders’ blood pressure.
Although Su Wanwan’s dish had a richer flavor, the potatoes had been soaked in spiritual spring water, making them exceptionally tasty.
The porridge had also been cooked with the spiritual spring water. It turned out thick and silky, with tender grains of minced meat and the fresh aroma of vegetables. One sip was incredibly comforting.
The old lady, who usually didn’t eat much, even had an extra bowl.
As for Lu Zheng and Lu Xiao, they just kept eating without a word.
One bowl after another the shredded potatoes were quickly wiped out.
Mother Lu drank the porridge her daughter-in-law had made, her feelings complicated. To be honest, this girl was sharp she couldn’t even find fault with her if she tried.
After breakfast, the old master and old lady felt especially comfortable.
A warm sensation spread through their bodies even the old aches in their legs seemed warmed.
Whether it was psychological or not, even Lu Xiao felt particularly refreshed after finishing the porridge.
“Fourth, later take Wanwan to Shangyang to buy some clothes and shoes. Get several outfits don’t be stingy with your wife.”
“Grandma will give you money and ration coupons.”
In her good mood, the old lady immediately handed Su Wanwan two envelopes one containing one thousand yuan, the other filled with various coupons.
She hadn’t given the girl coupons yesterday, so she had specially sorted some out today. Without coupons, you couldn’t get far in these times.
“Mom, you don’t need to give them money. I’ll give them some.”
When Mother Lu saw the old lady giving Su Wanwan another thousand yuan, her emotions were as mixed as spilled paint.
Logically, she should be happy the old lady clearly favored her son and daughter-in-law.
But thinking about how the old lady had never treated her or her three daughters like this, she couldn’t help feeling a little jealous.
“You don’t worry about me. What you give is what a mother-in-law should give. This is what I, as a grandmother, am giving.”
“Take it!”
The old lady firmly stuffed the money and coupons into Su Wanwan’s pocket.
She wasn’t lacking in money. There were over a hundred thousand yuan in her bankbook, and the old master earned more than four hundred yuan a month.
“Thank you, Grandma!”
“Then I’ll shamelessly accept it.”
“But you’ve already given me so much don’t give me any more in the future, or you’ll spoil me!”
Her bright eyes shimmered like they held a sky full of stars. What elderly person could resist that?
“If I spoil you, then I spoil you! She’s my granddaughter-in-law what’s wrong with doting on her!”
It wasn’t as if she didn’t have the means.
The girl clearly knew what she was doing what was appropriate and what wasn’t.
“Yes, yes, no one would dare stop you from doting on your granddaughter-in-law. We daughters-in-law are just a little jealous!” the eldest aunt joked, making everyone laugh.
“You two jealous? When have I ever shortchanged you?” the old lady laughed as well.
“Alright, you two go get ready and head out for a stroll.”
“No need to keep us old folks company. Go out and walk around.”
“Fourth, take your wife for a good outing.”
The old lady knew men usually lacked patience for shopping, but since it was her granddaughter-in-law’s first time in the capital, she had to explore properly.
Originally, it should have been the mother-in-law accompanying her, but seeing her lukewarm attitude, the old lady didn’t insist.
She understood that her daughter-in-law needed time to accept Su Wanwan.
At her age, she could see things clearly.
Since her grandson liked her, what was there not to accept?
After all, it was the young couple who would live their lives together. Hadn’t they all seen how attentive her grandson was?
Su Wanwan was a good child. Apart from her humble family background, there was nothing lacking.
And in these times, perhaps her background might even help keep the Lu family steady.
Fewer people would set their sights on them.
“Don’t worry, Grandma.”
Lu Xiao took Su Wanwan upstairs to change clothes, then led her out.
Back in her room, Mother Lu lay on the bed, looking dispirited.
Father Lu walked over. “You’re just making things hard for yourself.”
“Our son has already brought her home, and she’s much better than we imagined. What more could you want?”
The old master and old lady weren’t fools. If they both approved, what was the point of her holding back?
In the end, wouldn’t it just distance their son from them?
“I’m human, not a machine. How can I have no emotions at all!”
“Didn’t you see? On her first day here, she made Xiao Ran storm off. She’s not that simple either!”
The son she had raised had gotten married behind her back what mother would feel good about that?
“Look at you. If she were the silent type who couldn’t speak up even after three beatings, you wouldn’t like her either!”
“Isn’t this better? Haven’t you seen how much your son likes her?”
Nothing Lu Xiao did could escape his father’s notice.
He practically held her in the palm of his hand.
He treasured that little wife of his dearly.
“And that’s exactly why I’m even more upset!” That brat only protected his wife and ignored his own sister.
In the future, would he even care about his mother anymore?
She had three daughters and only one son. Naturally, she valued the rare one more.
“You’re just being led by your emotions right now. Think it through carefully there’s nothing wrong with our son being with Su Wanwan.”
“What times are we living in now?”
“Be cautious, be cautious, and then be even more cautious. Keep a low profile, keep a low profile again. The candidate you had in mind might not have led to a good outcome.”
“Since these two children have fate between them, as parents we shouldn’t create obstacles.”
If they treated their daughter-in-law poorly, wouldn’t that just put their son in a difficult position?
“Mom and Dad, Eldest Sister and Second Sister are back!”
Voices sounded from downstairs.
Lu Ran had returned together with her eldest and second sisters.