Chapter 150: Future Plans

Not long after she got home, she lit the fire to start boiling a pot of water. After preparing in advance, she took out the braised noodles and soup that she had made in the space earlier. Just then, Lu Yichen and Shitou arrived.

As she was preparing tomato sour soup noodles, the noodles were just being added to the boiling water. The sour soup and braised noodles had been prepared in advance, and she added some shredded cucumber to their portions.

Lu Yichen casually asked, “Shouldn’t the exam results be out soon?”

Luo Qiao replied while scooping the noodles, “They should be out in a few days.”

Shitou tasted the noodles and said, “It’s really delicious. Sister Luo Qiao’s cooking is always exceptionally tasty.”

Lu Yichen said, “I ordered some meat today from someone. I’ll bring it back tomorrow, and then we can make fried noodles. Those are even tastier.”

Shitou chuckled, “I think this meal is already delicious enough. No need to spend more money on meat.”

Looking at Shitou, who suddenly seemed downcast, Lu Yichen continued, “It’s not just for you alone. Luo Qiao and I also need to replenish ourselves.”

Shitou looked up at Lu Yichen, saying, “The kids in the village say I’ve cost Brother Lu a lot of money. They say supporting me will use up the money Brother Lu could use to find a wife. Brother Lu, I don’t want you to stay single. When I grow up a bit more, I can earn my own keep. Then I won’t be a burden to you.”

Luo Qiao suddenly understood, “Shitou, did some kids from the village come to play with you today?”

Shitou pouted, “They didn’t come to play with me. They came to mock me and say I’m a burden.”

Luo Qiao sighed, “Shitou, remember what I told you a few days ago? Don’t let a few sour words get to you. Most of them envy you, but they’re unwilling to admit it. That’s why they say things to hurt you. If you take it to heart, you’re falling into their trap.”

Shitou turned to Lu Yichen, seeking confirmation.

Lu Yichen nodded, “Your sister Luo Qiao is right. You shouldn’t let others manipulate you. Learn to think for yourself about why they say those things, what their intentions are, and what they hope to achieve.”

Shitou thought for a moment, “They feel unhappy because they think I’m getting special treatment now. Actually, they envy me too because Brother Lu’s family eats well. It’s definitely because of this. Cousin Shengyuan always asks me what I eat every day.”

Lu Yichen used to bring home meat occasionally, which made people in the village jealous, so that makes sense.

Luo Qiao didn’t expect the kids in the village to be so cunning. “How did you respond?”

Shitou smiled, “I definitely can’t tell them the truth. I just say I eat porridge, vegetable congee, pickles, and two mixed flour steamed buns.”

Luo Qiao chuckled, “You’re smart.”

During dinner, Luo Qiao looked thoughtfully at Shitou and said, “In the second half of the year, I may need to go to the city to attend high school. I’ll only be able to come back on weekends, so you guys will have to cook for yourselves.”

Lu Yichen paused briefly, didn’t say much, but he had already thought about what to do next.

As Luo Qiao ate, she also pondered her own plans. In a few days, she would need to find time to visit the city. She had some money saved up now and was thinking of checking if there were any suitable houses available.

Initially, she had considered buying this house, but she saw it merely as a stepping stone. Originally, she had only aimed to settle down here temporarily. Moreover, people here were too familiar with the previous owner’s situation, which made many things inconvenient.

T/N: I’m starting locking chapters tomorrow but don’t worry I’ll be unlocking chapters every sunday!