Chapter 239 Knowing How to Manage a Household

Chapter 239 Knowing How to Manage a Household

It's very lively at Lao Yao's house; you can smell the mutton soup from far away.

Since it was Sunday, Shuxin and Shuli didn't have to go to school, so Yao Shula led them towards the old house at 10:30.

In Old Yao's cooking pot, mutton soup with a white sheen was simmering, and small bones kept popping out as the soup boiled.

The two stewed lamb legs have been taken out of the water, and my aunt is sharpening her knife to slice the lamb.

Grandma Yao pulled Yao Shula and the others into her house.

"Just wait to eat!"

"We'll have mutton soup and flatbread for lunch, that'll keep us warm!" Grandma Yao said, stroking Yao Shula's hand.

Yao Shula nodded, then casually touched the thickness of Grandma Yao's mattress...

Thick, warm mattress, with at least two layers of padding.

Grandma Yao smiled as soon as she saw Yao Shula touching the mattress.

"Don't worry, Grandma's bed is warm! As long as the sun is out, I'll have your aunt take the blankets and mattresses out to air them."

"Your aunt may not be good with words, but she listens to everything I say, which is great!" Grandma Yao said.

Yao Shula smiled in response.

My aunt... she's a bit of a chatterbox!

Grandma Yao quickly took out a package wrapped in a towel from the box by the bedside.

"You came at just the right time. We just finished making these things the day before yesterday. Oh my, these leathers are really sturdy. They're not as easy to sew as layered soles."

As Grandma Yao spoke, she opened the package for Yao Shula and the others.

Yao Shula and the others peeked out and saw something that looked familiar...

Isn't this the same piece of leather that I brought to Grandma Yao a while ago?

"Grandma, what's wrong?" Yao Shula looked at Grandma Yao in surprise.

Grandma Yao gestured for the others to keep their voices down.

"Here, these two pieces are for you and Shuxin. They are abdominal binders made by Grandma. When it gets cold, you can tie them around your bellies."

The side with the skin covers the belly.

"You two are both young ladies, you can't let your bellies get cold. Here are some snap fasteners, they're sewn onto the cotton fabric. To wash them, just open the snap fasteners. The leather side doesn't need washing, just air it out." Grandma Yao first took out two things that looked like restraint straps.

Dark cotton fabric and leather cut just right to cover the abdomen were sewn together.

Yao Shula could feel how warm her belly was when it was cold or on special days when she wore this belly band...

"Grandma, we have vests now!" Yao Shula said quickly.

"The vest is drafty, it's definitely not as warm and cozy as this one!"

Shura, let me tell you something. You young ladies shouldn't take this lightly. Keeping your tummy warm is the most important thing. If you catch a cold, you'll suffer for the rest of your life.

"Take it home and wear it. It's been terribly cold these past few days, so keeping warm will definitely keep you safe."

As she spoke, Grandma Yao stuffed two abdominal binders into Yao Shula's hands, and then took out two other pairs of gloves that she had made herself.

"Shuli and Tiantian are boys, and boys are naturally more fiery. I didn't make anything else for them, just two pairs of gloves."

I even had Xiaochun knit two yarn ribbons for me!

Look, you don't have to worry about losing it if you hang it around your neck like this. Come on, Shuli, Tiantian, come and try it!

As Grandma Yao spoke, she placed two pairs of gloves around Shuli and Tiantian's necks...

Shuli and Tiantian couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the gloves hanging around their necks.

"Come on, look. The outside is black cotton, but the inside is sewn with leather. It's very warm. Grandma made it a little loose. When you're not wearing it, you can turn it inside out to air it."

"That way we won't have to worry about their little hands getting frostbite!" Grandma Yao smiled broadly as she watched the two little ones put their hands into their gloves.

Grandma Yao was increasingly satisfied with what she saw, and she even explained it to Yao Shula.

"I also made a pair of insoles for Qiangqiang. Chunian is so busy every day that she's spinning like a top. Qiangqiang has been kept with me and I'm watching over him."

"Qiangqiang doesn't have a father now, so Grandma is a little biased and made him a separate pair of insoles," Grandma Yao muttered softly.

Yao Shula smiled, then asked, "Grandma, you made everything for us, but what did you make for yourself?"

When Grandma Yao heard Yao Shula ask this question, she quickly rummaged through the box and pulled out a pair of knee pads.

"Grandma made this! She tied these knee pads around her knees, and they felt warm."

"It's so comfortable!" Grandma Yao said proudly.

Yao Shula...

That piece of leather... Yao Shula originally thought that Grandma Yao could make a dress from it, but now?

I made abdominal binders for her and Shuxin, gloves for Tiantian and Shuli, and insoles for Qiangqiang.

He only made himself a pair of knee pads...

"Grandma!" Yao Shula's eyes were a little swollen, and her nose felt a little sore.

Upon seeing this, Grandma Yao quickly patted Yao Shula's hand.

"Grandma just loves you all! Unlike other kids who have parents to love them, Grandma has to love you even more!"

Don't overthink it.

You are all living well, with plenty of food and warm clothes, and that warms my heart and makes me feel at ease, so I have nothing to worry about.

"Alright, pack your things up. Take them back with you when you go home; they'll come in handy in the next couple of days." Grandma Yao said as she packed up all the things for them.

"Grandma, you are the best grandma!" Little Tiantian said, snuggling against Grandma Yao's arm.

Grandma Yao chuckled and pinched Xiao Tiantian's cheek.

"Grandma isn't that good. If Grandma were that good, how could she have such a terrible son!" Grandma Yao said with a smile.

Little Tian raised his head.

"It's not Grandma's fault. He just grew up and went astray. It has nothing to do with you."

Just like my dad, he turned out badly because of his own actions; it has nothing to do with my grandpa!

Little Tian's words made Grandma Yao laugh again and again.

"Alright, everyone, get out of here! Lunch is almost ready, have some extra mutton soup later."

Shura, keep an eye on these two boys after they finish their mutton soup. Don't let them go out and play wildly. It's cold now, and they'll definitely sweat after drinking mutton soup.

It's so cold outside now. It's easy to catch a cold if you're exposed to the cold wind. You should keep them both indoors and let them play.

"Don't go out!" Grandma Yao earnestly instructed again.

Yao Shula agreed to everything.

...

The mutton soup at noon smelled wonderful, and the flatbread smelled delicious too. Eating mutton soup and flatbread on a cold winter's day is the happiest thing...

But after they finished eating and drinking, Yao Shula and Miao Yamin realized something was wrong.

"You two aren't young anymore! What kind of partner are you looking for? Your sisters-in-law are all here today, so tell us and we'll keep an eye out for you," Aunt Yao said with a smile.

Yao Shula, Miao Yamin...

Not bad, at least the treacherous feast didn't start until everyone was full and satisfied...

"Well... whatever the conditions are, just tell us and we'll find one for you!" Aunt Yao continued.

Everyone looked at Yao Shula and Miao Yamin with great anticipation.

Finally, Yao Shula spoke with a smile.

"I'm looking for someone who's good at managing a household!"

Miao Yamin breathed a sigh of relief. Shula spoke up, "Just don't be surprised later!"