So Shen Qingli browsed through the system panel again.
When she saw “Live wild chicken — 50 Little Fish Coins each,” she didn’t hesitate at all and immediately clicked purchase.
The next second, two lively wild chickens appeared right in front of her, pecking leisurely in the grass.
Shen Qingli immediately ran over to her second aunt, who was digging wild vegetables, and called out excitedly:
“Second Aunt, come quick—look over there! What’s that?”
Before Liu Cui could react, she was already being pulled along. When they got closer, they saw two big, plump wild chickens!
Liu Cui’s eyes lit up instantly.
This girl’s luck was unbelievable!
She had gathered wild vegetables at the foot of these mountains countless times and had never once seen a wild chicken.
Yet this girl encountered them on her very first visit?
Could it really be as her sister-in-law said—that the three of them were lucky stars?
Otherwise, how could their luck be this good?
But this wasn’t the time to dwell on it. Excitement flashed in Liu Cui’s eyes.
Since the chickens had practically delivered themselves, she wasn’t about to let them go!
She gestured to Shen Qingli, signaling her to circle around. They would surround them and each chase one.
Seizing the moment, they rushed forward. The startled chickens scattered in panic, clucking loudly.
But the two women weren’t about to let them escape!
Just as Shen Qingli knocked one unconscious with a stone, Liu Cui had already trapped the other under her basket.
Used to farm work, Liu Cui was strong and quick—catching a wild chicken was no difficult task for her.
Seeing that Shen Qingli had also succeeded, she beamed with joy and said:
“Let’s go home! This shepherd’s purse is enough for us.
If your grandmother finds out we caught two wild chickens, who knows how happy she’ll be!”
“Alright, let’s go home!”
After tying the chickens’ legs with cloth strips and putting the fallen vegetables back into the basket, Liu Cui carried the basket in one hand and a chicken in the other. Shen Qingli also carried one as they headed back to the village.
On the way, Liu Cui couldn’t help but remark:
“Spring really is wonderful. Look at these chickens—they’re even fatter than the ones we raise at home!”
“Yes, they probably eat more insects in the mountains—better food than domestic chickens.”
As soon as they entered the village, people gathered around, marveling at their luck.
“These chickens are huge—must be five or six jin!”
Seeing the villagers’ envious looks, Liu Cui felt quite proud.
After all, she had a lucky-star niece!
As soon as they got home, Liu Cui called out loudly:
“Mother! Come quick—look what we caught!”
Old Madam Li had just finished lunch and barely sat down when she heard the shouting.
“What are you yelling for? I just sat down to rest!”
“Mother, look! Ali and I caught these wild chickens at the foot of the mountain! She really is a lucky star—I’ve never seen one before until I went with her today!”
Hearing this, Yang Jinhua rushed out of the kitchen. Seeing the two large chickens, she couldn’t stop smiling.
Old Madam Li was naturally delighted—especially hearing her daughters-in-law call her daughter and granddaughters “lucky stars.”
She enjoyed that very much.
At first, she had worried that although her daughters-in-law said nothing openly, they might secretly resent Li Liuye and her daughters staying at home.
But now, with good things happening one after another, she felt reassured.
Her daughter truly was blessed!
Leaving that poor scholar’s household, her life would only get better!
Seeing everyone’s joyful expressions, Shen Qingli suggested:
“Grandmother, the one I hit has a head wound—it won’t survive anyway. Why don’t we eat it tonight?
The other one can be kept.”
“Alright, we’ll do as Ali says. Eldest daughter-in-law, boil water later and pluck the feathers! We’ll cook both!
There are many of us—one chicken wouldn’t be enough. Better to cook both so everyone can enjoy it.
Tonight, we’ll have stewed chicken with flatbread!”
“Got it, Mother!”
The two daughters-in-law happily got to work.
Seeing how decisive her grandmother was, Shen Qingli felt even more pleased.
From now on, she wouldn’t hold back—she could “happen upon” more good things in the future.
And so, the women of the Li family busied themselves preparing a rich dinner.
That afternoon, when the men returned from the fields, they smelled a rich aroma of meat as soon as they approached the house.
Li Mutou, carrying his hoe, sniffed deeply and swallowed:
“Smells amazing! Who’s cooking meat?”
“Yeah, it’s making me hungry—I want some too!”
“It’s not even a festival—who’s living so well?”
The three boys chattered eagerly, clearly craving meat.
Old Master Li chuckled:
“You greedy boys! In a while, when the village head’s son gets married and I’m invited to slaughter pigs, I’ll bring some meat back for you.
It’ll also help nourish Liuye and the girls.”
“Yay! Grandpa is the best!”
But as they walked closer, the aroma didn’t fade—it grew even stronger.
Just then, Yang Jinhua came out to fetch water. Seeing them, she said happily:
“You’re back! Wash your hands and rest—dinner will be ready soon!”
Li Dahe noticed how cheerful she looked and asked curiously:
“What’s got you so happy? Whose house is cooking meat? The smell’s all over our yard!”
“You big fool—whose house do you think? Ours, of course!”
She rolled her eyes and went back inside.
The men were stunned.
Their house… had meat?
The three young men hurriedly washed up and rushed into the kitchen.
After a while, Li Tietou ran out excitedly:
“Grandpa! Father! It really is our meat!
Mother and the others are stewing chicken and making flatbread! They said Cousin Ali and Second Aunt found it!”
It was incredible—they were actually eating stewed chicken!
Just thinking about the big pot he had seen made his mouth water.