CHAPTER 48: CHAPTER 48: IS RICE TASTIER THAN BRAISED PORK?

"Mom, we bought it for you to eat! If we didn’t buy it, you wouldn’t have anything to eat, right?" Without waiting for Zhang Yuan to speak, Bai Xue quickly put a piece of braised pork with a perfect balance of fat and lean into Wang Cuihua’s bowl.

Bai Daliang also wanted to say something, but seeing his eldest daughter speak up, he scooped a big mouthful of rice into his mouth, savoring every bite so much that he was reluctant to swallow.

The little ones, seeing their parents eating, quickly picked up their chopsticks and started eating, enjoying every bite.

Bai Xue extravagantly used three pounds of pork belly to make braised pork, ensuring the family could eat to their heart’s content.

She had already eaten lunch today, so she wasn’t particularly hungry, mainly indulging in spicy and sour shredded potatoes, paired with fragrant rice—it was absolutely delicious.

This was the first meal of fragrant rice she had since coming to this era, and surprisingly, she was eating until her stomach felt a bit full.

Looking at everyone else, without exception, they were all eating until their stomachs were round and looking satisfied.

"Big Sis, rice is so delicious!" Bai Ruyun’s cheeks were rosy, full from eating, she whispered.

"Second Sis, rice isn’t as tasty as braised pork!" Bai Ruchuan, his mouth glistening with oil, disagreed with Bai Ruyun.

"Rice and braised pork are both delicious!" Bai Rushan chimed in.

"Xiao Xue, Xiao Yuan said they’ll set up two tables tomorrow, but mom suggests we just set up one table, invite your second uncle and third uncle with grandpas and grandmas over for a simple meal, what do you think?"

"Dad, Mom, I’d like to invite Grandma Zhao from the east yard, Uncle Quanzi’s family, Third Granny, Second Uncle’s family, and the team leader over for a meal. They’ve helped us a lot when our family was in trouble! Grandpas, grannies, and Third Uncle’s family are secondary!" Bai Xue said, "If not for worrying about our reputation, I wouldn’t want grandpas and Third Uncle’s family to come over! Too troublesome, they always cause us trouble, always take advantage of us! Have they ever helped us even once?"

Listening to their eldest daughter, Bai Daliang and his wife were taken aback, left speechless for a moment. They exchanged a glance, knowing their daughter was speaking the truth, even if they wanted to refute, they couldn’t find the words.

"About tomorrow’s dishes, don’t worry, we’ve already bought them, plenty to eat!" Bai Xue added.

"Xiao Xue, your cousins are sure to come, two tables won’t be enough, right?" Zhang Yuan asked.

"If it’s not enough, set up another table! My grandma wouldn’t miss such a good opportunity, she’ll definitely bring her favorite grandsons and granddaughters to freeload!" Bai Xue responded irritably.

Bai Daliang’s face turned red and white, his mother being described like this by his daughter was indeed factual, but in front of his son-in-law, he felt embarrassed.

"Big Sis, having to feed those annoying people is infuriating!" Bai Ruchuan grumbled reluctantly.

"What can we do? It’s Big Sis’s engagement party; even if they show up, we can’t chase them away!" Bai Ruxia shared her dislike but acknowledged the reality.

"Dad, Mom, the toughest part is yet to come! Eating one meal is one thing; we’ve bought everything already, not stingy to spare one meal. But grandma said she wants to ask Zhang Yuan for a bride price! How are you planning to deal with it tomorrow?" Bai Xue had already seen. When she mentioned Grandma Bai, her dad’s face darkened.

"This..." Bai Daliang was momentarily perplexed.

Even though he had harsh words for his mom last time, visibly angry, when she eventually kicked up a fuss, he had no choice but to compromise, it was always this way.

"Daliang! We’re marrying off a daughter, not selling one. Mom running to the educated youth spot causing a disturbance already ruined our Xiao Xue’s reputation, what more does she want?" Wang Cuihua complained to Bai Daliang.

"Exactly, grandma only sees those annoying brats and money! Wants a piece of everything!" Bai Ruxia complained.

"Third Sis is speaking truth; grandma has never treated us as her grandchildren. Now Big Sis is getting engaged, and she’s popping up to ask for a bride price from brother-in-law, what kind of bride price is she asking for? What does it even have to do with her?" Bai Ruchuan.

Bai Xue sighed, whenever some issue arises, these two hotheads are the first to start arguing.

"Enough! You two stop arguing! Big Sis is discussing this with Dad!" Bai Rushan interrupted the two incessant complainers.

"Xiao Xia, hold your tongue for now!" Bai Ruyun also tugged on Bai Ruxia beside her.

"Dad, I’ll put it plainly here first, if grandma causes trouble tomorrow, I won’t hold back! We’re the younger generation, can’t really do anything to grandma, but the country has laws, the commune has the Correction Office! I refuse to believe she can’t be dealt with!" Bai Xue prepared Bai Daliang in advance, to avoid him stirring up things if she says something harsh later.

"Xiao Xue, she’s your grandma!" Bai Daliang sternly replied.

"Daliang! Mom is our Xiao Xue’s grandma! But has she ever done anything a grandma should do?" Wang Cuihua, not waiting for Bai Xue to speak, glared at Bai Daliang.

Though this mom still had a bit of a pushover personality, when tested on her weak spot, she’d definitely be resolute.

"Ah..." Bai Daliang sighed, closed his mouth.

The topic ended there. Zhang Yuan returned to the educated youth spot, slept dreamlessly for the night, and early in the morning, everyone got up. The three sisters started preparing the engagement feast, while the two brothers went out to invite guests.

Bai Xue had already asked to invite Third Granny, (just the one who helped deliver Wang Cuihua when she first transmigrated here) over. She had been quite helpful to their family. Whenever they were out of food, she’d lend a helping hand; though it wasn’t much, it was enough for them to be grateful.

Third Granny, Li Xiaohong, was a widow and Bai Ruxue’s grandfather’s third brother’s wife. Third Grandpa passed away early, and she raised their only son Bai Dazhu all alone!

Bai Dazhu only had a twelve-year-old son named Bai Jinshan.

Third Granny often clashed with Grandma Bai because she disapproved of Grandma Bai’s bias towards the children.

Then there’s Grandma Zhao’s family from the east yard, Uncle Quanzi and his wife Aunt Sun Hong, they were nice to them too; neighbors often helped each other, unlike the west yard family, who were problematic if they didn’t cause trouble.

Then there’s Second Uncle’s family and the team leader’s family, needless to say about Second Uncle, and the team leader had familial ties with her mom. Plus, he’s the team leader, and Bai Xue was best friends with his daughter Wang Xuehua. Inviting him over was mostly to suppress Grandma Bai.

As for Third Uncle’s family, it would be great if they didn’t come, but unlikely, given Third Uncle Bai Dahe and Third Aunt Li Guihua’s greedy nature, it would be fortunate if they didn’t pack food to go after eating.

"Xiao Yun, Xiao Xia, peel the potatoes and slice them into shreds; we’re going to stir-fry a dish of spicy and sour shredded potatoes today." Bai Xue busied herself but didn’t forget to remind her two sisters.

"Big Sis, do potatoes need peeling? Isn’t it enough to wash them? Isn’t it wasteful?" Bai Ruyun asked.

Bai Xue was taken aback. She had always loved potatoes, shredded potatoes, potato slices, stewed potatoes, simmered potatoes, basically anything potato she loved. However, she had never eaten potatoes without peeling them, so she assumed they should be peeled. But Bai Ruyun’s question about wastefulness made her pause. After a moment, she replied, "Peeling is cleaner!"

Bai Ruyun, always believing her big sister knew best, didn’t question further, though feeling a bit pained, she peeled the potatoes carefully.

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