Chapter 474: You Are Too Behind

At this moment, Aunt Huang also noticed a bag of items. “Sister Jiang, come over here and take a look. I feel like the items in this bag look so familiar. Take a look.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang’s mother immediately walked over to see the items in the bag Aunt Huang was holding.

After looking for a while, Jiang’s mother slapped her thigh and laughed, “I thought this looked familiar! This is just the wood ear mushrooms we usually see in the mountains, but these ones are quite small—smaller than the ones we see in the mountains.”

Hearing the elderly couple’s surprise, Li Yiyi stepped forward to explain, “Mom, Aunt Huang, the item you’re holding is called ‘Xiao Wan Ear.’ It tastes better than the big wood ears. It’s crisper and more convenient.”

“Looks like we’re too behind. There are really many things in the world we don’t know about,” Aunt Huang sighed.

At that moment, Jiang’s father suddenly exclaimed, “Old third’s family, is there alcohol in this bag? I think I smell alcohol.”

Before Li Yiyi could answer, Jiang’s mother’s voice sounded first, “Alcohol, alcohol! All you think about is drinking. Didn’t Old Third’s family tell you not to drink too much? Your health can’t handle it. If I weren’t secretly watching you, you would’ve already drunk yourself to death.”

Jiang’s father looked at his angry wife with a face full of grievance, explaining, “You keep an eye on me every day, I haven’t had a chance to drink in ages. I haven’t drunk any alcohol for so long.”

Li Yiyi, amused by the scene of the couple arguing, interrupted with a smile, “Dad, you didn’t smell wrong. There is indeed alcohol in there. And it’s something you can drink a little of. It’s alcohol made by my friend with various medicinal herbs. It’s safe for the elderly to drink.”

“Really? Thank you, daughter-in-law!” Upon hearing that he could drink it, Jiang’s father was as happy as a child.

After his joy, he immediately looked at his wife with pride, saying, “Did you hear that? Daughter-in-law said I can drink it. She’s a doctor—don’t you trust her?”

Jiang’s mother looked at him smugly, feeling both amused and annoyed. Finally, she sighed and said, “Fine, fine. Since daughter-in-law says so, what else can I say? Just drink it, but take it easy.”

Hearing this, Jiang’s father was so happy he almost started dancing. Jiang’s mother couldn’t help but laugh as she scolded, “You old fool, you’re already so old, still acting like a child. It’s embarrassing!”

After that, with the help of the elderly couple, all the items from the large bag were moved into the house.

Once the last item was brought into the living room, Aunt Huang excitedly said, “Great! We probably won’t need to buy any seasonings for the house for the whole year.”

“I want to eat this tonight,” Jiang’s father said, as he placed a pack of dried fish on the table, pointing to it.

Seeing what he brought out, Jiang’s mother smiled and said, “You old man really knows how to enjoy yourself. Every time you think about eating, it’s always something as good as this dried fish.”

“Is that not fine, Old Third’s family?” Jiang’s father immediately looked at Li Yiyi and asked.

Li Yiyi smiled and replied, “Of course. That’s what it’s for—it’s meant for eating. What’s the problem? If we run out, I’ll have my friend send more.”

“Old woman, did you hear? Daughter-in-law said it’s fine. When we cook later, fry it until golden. That way, it’ll taste great with some wine!” Jiang’s father said, his mouth practically watering.

Jiang’s mother rolled her eyes at his gloating expression, both annoyed and amused.

Afterward, it was time to prepare lunch, and Li Yiyi rolled up her sleeves and joined in the kitchen.

At noon, just as they were about to eat, two children, carrying their school bags, came home from school.

As soon as they arrived, the siblings smelled the delicious food coming from their house.

“Zhanpeng, Yueyue, your house smells so good. I feel like going over to eat at your house!” Xu Dabao, who was with the siblings, sniffed the aroma and stopped in his tracks, feeling hungry.

The siblings, too, were inhaling the fragrant smell of the food wafting from their home.

“Sis, did we have someone else cook today? The food smells even better than usual,” Jiang Zhanpeng turned to his sister Jiang Yueyue and asked.

Jiang Yueyue stroked her chin, thinking for a moment. “I think it’s mom who cooked today. Did she get off work early?”

“No wonder it smells so good. It must be Aunt Piaohua who made it!” Xu Dabao said, and then his eyes flickered. “Zhanpeng, come on, let me help you take your bag back home.”

Without waiting for an answer, Xu Dabao grabbed Jiang Zhanpeng’s school bag and ran off with it.

Jiang Zhanpeng stood there, confused, until his bag was snatched away. He finally snapped out of it and quietly said, “Actually, my bag isn’t heavy. I don’t need help carrying it.”

Jiang Yueyue smiled at her silly little brother, “Xu Dabao isn’t trying to help you with your bag. He’s just trying to find an excuse to visit our house.”

When Jiang Zhanpeng heard his sister’s words, it suddenly clicked, and he understood everything.

“You two, why are you just standing there? Hurry up and go inside. Don’t keep Aunt Piaohua waiting!” Xu Dabao, already ahead of them, had reached the doorstep.

Anyone who didn’t know the situation would think this was his house.

Xu Xiaobao shook his head at his older brother’s behavior, but his feet didn’t stop. He quickly followed after Jiang Yueyue and Jiang Zhanpeng.

When Li Yiyi came out of the kitchen carrying the food, she saw Xu Dabao and his brother walking into their yard.

“You two, why are you here? Have you eaten?” She was about to say something when she noticed the school bag Xu Dabao was carrying. It looked familiar.

After taking a few more glances, she immediately recognized it as her son’s bag.

“Xu Dabao, why did you bring Zhanpeng’s bag back? Where is he? Is he in trouble again?” she asked.

“No, no, Aunt Piaohua, don’t misunderstand. Zhanpeng didn’t get into any trouble. I just helped him bring his bag back. He’s behind me,” Xu Dabao quickly clarified, still trying to smooth things over.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yiyi saw her son and daughter walking in behind him.

“Xu Dabao, Xiaobao, you two eat here today. Go wash your hands with Zhanpeng, and then come in to eat,” Li Yiyi said, smiling at the two brothers.