Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 94: Liu Huilan’s Gratification

"Mom, what are you worried about? Look, your son-in-law didn’t get married until he was twenty-three." Yi Roujing comforted, truly thinking that twenty-one is really young for a man.

"What nonsense." Liu Huilan gave Yi Roujing’s arm a light slap and smiled apologetically at Ding Ancheng.

"Ancheng is quite the catch. Your third brother can’t compare to him." Liu Huilan was well aware of this; her youngest son, hardworking as he was, didn’t have a formal job, and the family’s conditions were limited. Even though he was good-looking, he didn’t seem to measure up when compared to Ding Ancheng.

"Mom, let me go check on Dad and Big Brother in the field." Ding Ancheng thought to himself he’d lend a hand.

"Hey, don’t go, don’t go." Liu Huilan stopped him, "They’re planting rice seedlings today; it’s backbreaking work. You’re already tired just standing in class every day. They’re used to it. Don’t go help, just sit inside."

As the new son-in-law, Ding Ancheng felt embarrassed. Even if he couldn’t go to the field, he stayed busy in the courtyard, chopping wood, carrying water, and working tirelessly, which made Liu Huilan incredibly pleased.

"Come with me." Liu Huilan pulled her daughter into the house to share some secrets.

"Mom, I bought clothes for you and Dad, why don’t you try yours first?" Yi Roujing said as she opened the bundle with clothes, taking out a set made of cotton. Although fabric like Dacron was becoming popular, she genuinely didn’t like it, as it wasn’t breathable or absorbent, so she chose cotton.

"Spending money recklessly." Liu Huilan gave Yi Roujing another light slap, "When you got married, the family didn’t give you much, and now not long after, you’re already spending Ancheng’s money relentlessly."

"I..."

"If your grandfather were still here, things would be better." As Liu Huilan spoke, her eyes reddened, and she sighed deeply, "He didn’t get to see you grow up, and it was heartbreaking for him when he passed away."

Hearing this, memories flooded Yi Roujing’s mind. She spent most of her childhood with her grandparents, receiving meticulous care and upbringing, and she empathized deeply, her eyes also reddening.

"Grandpa was skilled in medicine. I’ve read a lot of medical books in the past. When I was collecting pigweed in the mountains, I found some precious herbs and sold them for a good price," Yi Roujing said. "Ding Ancheng sold them, and even though we haven’t received the money yet, it’s definitely a substantial amount, so I bought things for everyone on this trip to the provincial city."

"Even when you earn money, you should save it. If you spend it all at once, how will you manage in the future?" Liu Huilan scolded, but she was genuinely pleased with the clothes her daughter bought.

"Ding Ancheng can earn money," Yi Roujing spoke assertively, not wanting Liu Huilan to worry.

"You’re such a spender, no amount he earns could keep up with your extravagance." Liu Huilan laughed out of exasperation.

Yi Roujing conceded, "It’s just this once. It’s because Ancheng and my mother-in-law gave me the savings and tickets to use. It wasn’t much, and besides, Ancheng was right beside me when I bought them."

Liu Huilan was both surprised and touched, "It’s rare to find a mother-in-law and son-in-law like that. You should treat them well."

Yi Roujing nodded, "I also bought clothes for the in-laws and Ding Ancheng."

"Now that’s more like it." Liu Huilan felt her daughter had truly matured, "But I didn’t expect you could earn money because of Grandpa."

"Mom, Grandpa was skilled in medicine, and I picked up some basics from being around him all the time," Yi Roujing said humbly. "Plus, your daughter’s just lucky. In such a large mountain, how was I so fortunate to find those valuable herbs?"

"It’s just that others don’t know. They grow right on the ground, and who would know what kind of herbs they are?" Liu Huilan never inherited her father’s medical skills and had no patience for learning them, "It’s also because you’re smart. Grandpa loved having you around as a kid."

"Oh, by the way, Mom, this is for Big Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother." Yi Roujing opened another bundle, revealing neatly stacked army green cotton cloth.

"Why are you buying things for them? They’re grown men; do they need to live off their sister?" Liu Huilan glared at Yi Roujing.

"Back when brother and they treated me well, giving me tasty food and nice things, so I thought it’s only right," Yi Roujing disagreed.

"You’ve really grown up." Liu Huilan looked at Yi Roujing with misty eyes, "No wonder your son-in-law is so attentive to you now."

This was Ding Ancheng’s second visit to the family. Liu Huilan distinctly remembered when he came last time. Though his attitude wasn’t cold or disdainful, he was merely polite, with little warmth. Unlike this time, he was even helping around the house.

In the team, whichever family’s daughter married a man who earned wages, he wouldn’t return to the Yue Family without behaving like a big shot. However, Liu Huilan noticed a watch on Yi Roujing’s wrist, clearly a gift from the son-in-law, along with a women’s bicycle, which didn’t need to be said whom it was for.

"As an experienced woman, let me give you a piece of advice: in bed, take it easy. Too much frequency isn’t good for getting pregnant." Liu Huilan advised.

"Hmm?" Yi Roujing didn’t understand for a moment, and when the realization hit, her face flushed pink. "Mom, what are you saying?"

"I understand." Liu Huilan chuckled, "A couple’s friction is sorted in bed. I knew what you were like when you married, and now that you’ve secured your son-in-law, there’s no doubt it’s a major reason. What man doesn’t get hooked once he’s started?"

"Alright, alright, I’ll make you some tasty food," Liu Huilan patted Yi Roujing’s hand, "The fish from a few days back is perfect to eat today."

"Let’s wait until Sister-in-law comes back before cooking, okay?" Yi Roujing instinctively replied, and even if she hadn’t tasted it, her memory was filled with Liu Huilan’s profound culinary skills.

She didn’t know when she was younger, but after tasting food from other households, Yi Roujing realized her own mother wasn’t blessed with culinary talent—none at all.

After her two sisters-in-law entered the family and before Yi Roujing got married, she experienced what real cooking was like. Once she joined the Ding Family, she truly understood the meaning of excellent culinary skills.

"How hard is it to heat up some dishes!" Liu Huilan rolled her eyes, "I’m quite good at cooking rice now. Let me start cooking the rice first." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"I’ll help," Yi Roujing stood up to join her in the kitchen.

"Don’t create trouble for me." Liu Huilan remarked.

"Mom, I can at least cut the duck. When I was at my in-laws, I realized that I was actually very good with a knife, exceptionally talented." Yi Roujing said, laying it on thick.

"You worked and cooked at your in-laws’?" Liu Huilan felt heartbroken hearing this.

"Wouldn’t I waste the food if I cooked? I just cut vegetables once and was praised for my knife skills," Yi Roujing honestly said, "As for working, it was light work like cutting pigweed and herding cattle. I didn’t go often. Wasn’t I at the provincial city for May Day? I just got back yesterday."

"By the way, Mom, I’ve met many people. The roast duck this time was gifted by someone because I happened to save..." Yi Roujing began to ramble about the things she did these days, the people she helped, and the rewards she received.