Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 585 preparation

There were even more classes in the afternoon. Jiang Xinyu specially brought over the Red Treasure Book. During the break, she had everyone memorize a few passages. This is something one must know now, even if one may never use it, since some people might never leave the village, but it’s still a must to know.

Li Yungui learned that Jiang Xinyu was teaching the Red Treasure Book that night, and came early the next day to confirm the study time and then asked everyone in the village to come and learn.

This is a great opportunity; otherwise, going out might cause trouble.

Thus, Jiang Xinyu taught for four days straight, and today is the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, the Lesser New Year.

Tomorrow we’ll go fishing, so tomorrow will be a day off.

Jiang Xinyu couldn’t be happier about it, her body was really feeling a bit tired.

She returned home to see the two boys a bit listless, but didn’t soften her heart. Tomorrow many folks will go, everyone will be busy, afraid they can’t be taken care of.

Wei Kaiyun had already explained things to them. But the effect wasn’t great; they didn’t act like they desperately wanted to go. Instead, they said they wouldn’t go this year and wait for another opportunity in the future.

The more they acted like this, the worse Wei Kaiyun felt. He originally wanted to suggest to his wife to have Master Shang go with them, but in the end, he didn’t speak up.

After all, Master Shang was just one person while the children were two. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Actually, Shang Zhenkun thought it was really not a big deal; he had taken three kids up the mountain before. But other parents decided this way, there’s nothing he could do.

Today is the Lesser New Year, and in the evening, they made dumplings, mostly meat, with less vegetables. The filling was mixed by Jiang Xinyu, so every bite was oily and particularly fragrant.

The two boys ate their fill, satisfying their cravings, and felt much better, laughing and playing on the ground.

"Sister-in-law Liu, let’s start stewing meat tomorrow and turn the fat into lard."

"Hm, we also need to cook the offal. I wanted to do it, but I’m afraid of messing up and planned to have you watch over me."

"Okay, let’s braise all the offal tomorrow."

Shang Zhenkun told Wei Kaiyun that he would go fishing with them tomorrow and buy more to bring back. He had lived with Jiang Xinyu for quite a few years and certainly tasted her boiled fish before; the taste still lingered, and with such a chance, he certainly wouldn’t miss it.

Wei Kaiyun had no objections, and Master Shang, who took care of three kids every day without time off, would’ve joined the fun if he could.

Jiang Xinyu fell asleep without much time passing.

Wei Kaiyun felt helpless while wishing he could get well soon. Although he wouldn’t be of much use, at least he could keep his wife from worrying.

A dreamless night passed, and the next day was another joyful day.

Master Shang gave them three a holiday, and finally, Jiang Xinyu agreed for the two kids to help her, lessening their disappointed expressions.

The first thing was to braise the offal; there were two sets, and Sister-in-law Liu already separated the pighead. Jiang Xinyu just added the seasonings and lit the fire.

Then they started rendering oil, a whole big jar of it. So they could enjoy it with vegetable oil at ordinary times, satisfying their cravings.

Since they had an oil pot, lunch was pancakes and fried meat.

Shang Zhenkun didn’t return at noon, but in the afternoon they started stewing meat, strips and pieces. A whole large pot.

"Actually, I want to eat sweet and sour ribs, but I don’t want to cook them."

"Wife, why don’t you ask Sister-in-law Liu to make them?"

"Forget it, let’s red-cook the ribs. I’ll make them myself after I give birth."

It was almost dark when Shang Zhenkun came back, carrying a big basket.

The three kids surrounded him. Inside the basket were three big fish, as long as Feifei, and five smaller ones.

Of course, they didn’t recognize what kind of fish they were.

Shang Zhenkun buried them directly in the snow pile in the yard, leaving one large one out to clean.

"Feifei, go tell your mom we’re having boiled fish for dinner tonight."

"Alright, I’m on it."

Jiang Xinyu found it amusing that the normally self-disciplined elder would have cravings, luckily dinner wasn’t made yet.

She directed Sister-in-law Liu to prepare the side ingredients, while Master Shang was in charge of gutting the fish and slicing the fillets, thanks to his excellent knife skills.

Sister-in-law Liu cooked rice nearby, marveling at how well this family lived, having rice for dinner, and eating fine grains every meal every day.

What kind of days are these? Others still have to ration their cornmeal.

Jiang Xinyu sat on a stool directing Sister-in-law Liu, and at seven-thirty, the family finally sat to eat, with a whole big pot of boiled fish.

The red glow on top made Sister-in-law Liu hesitate to eat, but seeing the youngest, Feifei, digging in bite after bite, she tried a piece of fish, realizing it’s a delicacy.

Only Wei Kaiyun in the family couldn’t eat it. Jiang Xinyu prepared bone broth, rice, and red-cooked pork for him.

"I want to eat fish too," Wei Kaiyun mourned a bit, watching the kids relish, becoming more tempted.

"You can’t eat it, but when you recover, we’ll make it. You can eat to your heart’s content."

Wei Kaiyun turned his sorrow into appetite, eating a bowl of rice and half a bowl of pork, also finishing the bone broth.

Shi Jing and Jianbin’s kids were satisfied, and after the meal, they pestered Shang Zhenkun to tell them the fishing tale.

"Lucky you didn’t go, kids your age in the village mostly didn’t go."

"Why?" Shi Jing asked.

"They stayed home studying since they hadn’t had the chance before. This time their mom was their teacher, they cherished it and used every moment."

"Come, though you missed out today, let me recount how the fishing went."

The three kids left with Shang Zhenkun.

Jiang Xinyu helped Wei Kaiyun bathe. She loved cleanliness and felt uncomfortable going long without bathing.

Then she washed herself, feeling her hair filled with the day’s oily smell.

Wei Kaiyun sat on the bed watching his wife, burning with desire, but looked at his leg wondering when it would get better; he was so anxious.

Sister-in-law Liu came to carry the water out, helping tidy up the room.

"Wife, get into bed quickly; I’ve warmed it for you."

Jiang Xinyu lay down, comfortably sighing, while Wei Kaiyun sat at the edge helping dry her hair.

In winter here no one dared wash hair or bathe, afraid of catching a cold from the chill.

He carefully dried her hair bit by bit, using three towels to finally dry it.

"Wife, you smell so nice."

"Oh, go away, I’m tired and want to sleep; why hasn’t Feifei come yet? It’s about time for her to wash up."

"Master Shang must be telling them stories; you sleep, I’ll check. If it’s too late, I’ll call her."