Chapter 10 (Egg Burrito)

Yan Qiushu was also stunned. She had clearly heard that all the daughters of the Xiao family married into the family. The two sons-in-law married into the Xiao family, and since Dongdong’s last name was Xiao, wasn’t the nanny’s attitude a bit off?

This sudden change confused Yan Qiushu, and Wan’er seemed frightened, with her mouth pursed as if she might cry.

The nanny who came with her hugged her and comforted her: “It’s okay, it’s okay, we are not afraid…”

This helped coax Wan’er.

Yan Qiushu pushed the plate toward her: “Wan’er, do you still want to eat?”

Wan’er nodded: “Yeah.”

Yan Qiushu encouraged her to keep eating and asked Shui Yu, “Has Dongdong never lived in the Xiao family?”

Shui Yu had a complicated expression: “Well, after my son-in-law passed away, the Jiang family’s master and mistress took their grandson away because they missed their son. In the past two years, he has rarely come back.”

Yan Qiushu frowned, sensing something was strange.

The Xiao family clearly loved Dongdong very much, and so did Xie Qingyun, the boss of the backyard. How could they tolerate the Jiang family taking Dongdong away so boldly?

But this matter was not something she could interfere with, so after thinking it over, she gave up.

After Wan’er finished the rest, Yan Qiushu said, “Can you wait a moment? I have another portion for your mother. Can Wan’er pass it on to her for me?”

“Sure!” The little girl nodded with a smile.

Yan Qiushu went to the kitchen and made some fried chicken fillets.

Wan’er took the chicken chops back first, and Yan Qiushu began to make other dishes, including yesterday’s spicy chicken wings and today’s fried chicken chops. The oil temperature was just right. In addition to chicken chops, there were also popcorn chicken and chicken legs.

Once ready, two servings were given to each person. Most of the adults’ dishes were served with chili peppers. Wan’er’s mother, Xiao Huaiyu, received a separate serving because Yan Qiushu noticed she didn’t eat spicy food.

As for Madam Xiao, there was only one portion, and she simply asked Shui Yu to remind her to taste it when she delivered it to her.

In the main courtyard

Madam Xiao watched Shui Yu timidly, trying hard to say something. She held back and said nothing, fearing the maid would kneel in fear. After the others left, she turned to Madam Huang angrily and said, “Am I that greedy?”

Although she looked angry, there was no real anger in her eyes, and she even smiled. Madam Huang said, “Isn’t it? Madam usually doesn’t want to eat anything. This Miss Ah Shu is too confident. Why don’t you try hers and see if it’s any different?”

Madam Xiao raised her eyes and looked at Madam Huang: “You’re trying to make me eat in different ways.”

“Miss Shu is so kind. You can’t really refuse, right?” Madam Huang smiled.

Madam Xiao pursed her lips and nodded.

Madam Huang quickly helped her to the dining table and brought the sour plum juice that came with the lean meat porridge in the morning. “Madam, drink some while you eat, so it won’t be too greasy.”

“I know.”

Mrs. Xiao responded with an indifferent sound but didn’t resist. Instead, she tasted it with interest.

The chicken cutlet has more meat, while the popcorn chicken is small and covered with a layer of batter. It has less meat and requires more chewing. One is spicy, and the other is seasoned with pepper and salt. Overall, she still prefers the chicken cutlet.

Madam Xiao ate happily and nodded with satisfaction: “It’s really good.”

Madam Huang felt relieved. She finally found something Madam Xiao could eat. She poured her a cup of sour plum juice and said, “Drink some to cut the grease.”

Madam Xiao nodded and took a sip. She had already eaten a bowl of lean meat porridge in the morning. It wasn’t lunchtime yet, so she wasn’t very hungry. She had only planned to try it, but after tasting it, she enjoyed the flavor.

Especially after drinking the sour plum juice, the greasy taste in her mouth was reduced, and she could eat again.

Madam Xiao continued eating piece by piece, and her speed increased without her noticing.

Eventually, Madam Huang couldn’t help but remind her, “Madam, you’ve eaten three pieces. This is meat, and it can be a bit greasy. If you eat too much, your stomach won’t handle it.”

Madam Xiao paused for a moment, glanced at her, and coughed softly, “Alright, you can have the rest, Madam.”

Madam Huang was so happy that she couldn’t help but say, “Thank you very much, Madam!” 

She took the plate and left without hesitation.

Madam Xiao was stunned.

She didn’t expect that Nanny Huang, who usually encouraged her to eat more, would take the food away without trying to persuade her. She felt a bit frustrated.

But she opened her mouth and couldn’t say anything.

She still wanted to eat more, but she couldn’t bring herself to ask for it. Besides, she had rejected Nanny Huang’s advice so firmly before, so she felt embarrassed now. So, she could only hold back her disappointment.

Just then, the sound of a child crying was heard outside.

Madam Xiao, who was already in a bad mood, frowned and asked, “What’s going on?”

Another maidservant quickly went to check and returned to report, “Madam, it’s Young Master Dongdong. He doesn’t want to go back to the Jiang family with Nanny Wang. He wants to stay here and eat the food made by Miss Qiu, and he’s crying and making a fuss with the Fourth Miss.”

After saying that, she intended to find a quiet place.

Madam Xiao had never involved herself in such matters over the years, so she had nothing to do with it now.