Chapter 14
Our Third Brother Works Too Hard
Food was of utmost importance to people, and as a self-proclaimed “fat girl,” Qin Zhenzhen was particularly hungry.
It was dinner time now, and she pondered what to eat for the evening.
Usually, the Su siblings would prepare a large pot of plain porridge in the morning. They would have two meals of porridge for lunch and dinner. The dishes they cooked were plain and simple, without any oil or flavor.
Qin Zhenzhen wasn’t fond of the meals prepared by Su Cheng and the others, and they didn’t offer her the porridge they cooked either.
Fortunately, the original host had dowry money, which allowed her to buy various pastries and keep them hidden. She also had rice, noodles, oil, and eggs in the room, giving her the freedom to cook whatever she desired.
She was an omnivore in the truest sense.
Qin Zhenzhen lifted the lid of the pot and discovered that there was still half a pot of cold plain porridge remaining.
Su Ning had made extra porridge today since they were eating at home, which was sufficient for three people. However, with Su Bin and Su Qing present, this pot of porridge wouldn’t be enough.
Qin Zhenzhen stirred the thin plain porridge with a spoon and frowned. It was too watery, almost transparent. It was no wonder Su Cheng and the others looked so skinny—they only had this type of food.
Oh well, starting from tonight, she would be more generous and ensure that they could eat their fill. This would be the first step in improving her relationship with the Su family.
It would be easier to discuss their divorce in the future when there was a better rapport between them.
Qin Zhenzhen returned to her room and took stock of the ingredients the original host had hidden away.
There was a small bag of rice, a small bag of white flour, twelve eggs, a full jar of lard, a jar of honey, and a packet of sesame candy. The supplies were quite abundant, but the original owner had been reluctant to share them with the family.
However, Qin Zhenzhen was different. She had a generous nature and enjoyed sharing delicacies with others. As a popular food and therapeutic blogger with millions of followers, she particularly loved to share recipes that not only tasted delicious but also had therapeutic effects.
Her culinary skills were top-notch, and she derived great joy from seeing others savoring her creations.
With her decision made, Qin Zhenzhen swiftly gathered eggs, flour, and lard, intending to make fried eggs and pancakes for everyone.
Egg and vegetable pancakes were easy to make, requiring a simple process and filling the stomach. The texture was also delightful.
Pairing them with the plain porridge would surely make for a satisfying meal.
Qin Zhenzhen carried the ingredients out of the room.
In the courtyard, Su Ning frowned. “Fifth Brother, we have so many people here. What if there’s not enough porridge for all?”
“There’s no more rice in the rice jar. I can’t cook another pot.”
According to the settings in the book, Su Ning’s culinary skills were very good, but a clever housewife could not cook without ingredients at all.
Su Cheng also frowned. “I wonder if Qian Duoduo has any rice at home. I’ll go borrow some.”
Qian Duoduo was his good friend and neighbor.
It was rare for Fourth Brother and Third Brother to come home. He could not let them go hungry tonight.
Her brothers weren’t at home often. In fact, Su Cheng was the young master in this family when that happened.
Su Qing stopped Su Cheng. “Don’t borrow it. You still have to cook it anyway. Why don’t you cook more packets of vegetables and eat them instead?”
The big and round bags of vegetables were planted by Su Cheng and Su Ning in the backyard of the house. Each of them weighed two to three catties.
Su Qing continued, “Try not to borrow if you can. Don’t belittle the villagers. Third Brother should have some money with him. You can buy the rice tomorrow.”
Third Brother’s money was earned from copying books for the bookstore and selling paintings. Other than his own living expenses, the rest was always given to Su Cheng.
Su Ning’s heart ached. “Our Third Brother is working too hard. He has to study in the day and copy books at night…”
Su Qing thought for a moment and took out the money bag in and put it into his arms “This is a small tip from Fourth Brother. Fifth Brother, take it and use it.”
Su Cheng pushed the money bag back. “Fourth Brother, keep it for yourself! You’re all working with theater so there are many outfits you would need to buy.”