The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

This action was like a firecracker with a lit fuse. The two little guys' eyes widened instantly, and they let out childish laughter. They twisted their bodies and escaped from her clutches in a flash, leaving behind a string of crisp laughter.

Chen Xi looked at their fleeing backs, his smile warm and doting, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Turning and walking into the kitchen, the sun outside the window reminded her that it was almost noon. Her stomach rumbled at the right time, urging the start of lunch.

“Since time is of the essence, let’s make something easy and delicious.”

Chen Xi muttered to himself, and a simple lunch plan quietly took shape in his mind.

An idea suddenly occurred to her, and she remembered the pork belly she had bought yesterday but had not had time to taste.

The piece of fat and lean pork belly was carefully taken out, washed with clean water, and turned into thin slices, which looked even more tempting after being carved with a knife.

As the oil temperature rises, the pork belly slices dance in the pot, and excess fat gradually seeps out. The air is filled with not only the fragrance of fat, but also the tempting aroma of meat, which makes people salivate.

While cooking, Chen Xi noticed the lack of seasoning - without the flavor of onions and garlic, the dish would lack some soul.

So, she gently opened the storage space, the system prompt sounded crisp and pleasant, and the numbers jumping on the screen showed the remaining points: one hundred and five points.

Among the dazzling array of exchange options, she quickly located the onion and garlic sprouts. For only three cents, she got the juicy green fresh onions and garlic.

With the touch of her fingertips, onion and garlic sprouts appeared before her eyes. She washed and chopped them skillfully, threw them into the hot oil, and let them dance with the meat slices. In an instant, the aroma of garlic and meat intertwined, filling the room with fragrance.

"Come on, Chen Rong, little ones, lunch is ready!" Chen Xi's voice penetrated the air with warmth.

Two little figures rushed into the house with joy and jumped lightly onto the chairs, while Chen Rong supported her brother-in-law Xie Tianyi and walked in slowly.

At the dinner table, Xie Tianyi occasionally raised his eyes, gently passing over Chen Xi who was eating hard, and asked softly: "Did everything go well in the clinic today?"

Chen Xi looked up, a mixture of surprise and sweetness flashed in his eyes, and he thought: Is he caring about me?

Afterwards, she easily shared the interesting stories of the day in the clinic, especially the generous reward from the old lady. When the news came out, there were ripples at the table. Besides surprise, there was more recognition of Chen Xi's ability.

Chen Rong cast a worried look at Chen Xi, and his words were full of worry: "Sister, you have to hide this money carefully, as for grandma..."

Xie Tianyi's worries are even more far-reaching. He has a deep insight into the human relationships in Xianghe Village and knows that any disturbance may lead to endless troubles.

Chen Xi's response was calm but firm. She knew that the greedy faces of the Chen family were the real threat.

In this small village, reason is often no match for fists, but Chen Xi already has a plan in mind. She is not afraid of the gossip behind the scenes in Xianghe Village, nor will she compromise with the Chen family's unreasonable behavior.

After the meal, everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks one after another.

Chen Xi's eyes gently swept across the dining table, fixed on the plates and dishes that were as smooth as mirrors and could almost reflect a person's shadow. An indescribable sense of pride surged in his heart.

Hey, could it be that my cooking skills have improved without me noticing?

Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth rose involuntarily, and her eyes flashed with a bit of self-satisfaction.

Just as Chen Xi was immersed in her little world of self-satisfaction, Chen Rong's voice suddenly penetrated the barriers of her thoughts and pulled her back to reality from the misty clouds.

"Sister, what are you doing there? Go take a rest. I'll take care of the mess today."

As soon as the words fell, two small figures seemed to have received some orders and immediately stuck close to Chen Rong, like two inseparable little followers.

"We want to help our brother wash the dishes, too!" The childish voice was full of excitement and anticipation, and his big eyes were sparkling with sparkling light, as if as long as they followed Chen Rong, whatever they did would be the most interesting thing in the world.

Just as laughter filled the whole house, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Boom boom boom!"

Chen Xi walked slowly to the door, already having a premonition in his heart.

When the door was opened, as expected, Old Mrs. Chen, Chen Zhenwen, Chen Zhenwu, Zhou Xuemei, Zheng Cuihua and others were standing outside the door, each with a different expression.

Seeing this scene, Chen Xi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. After the separation, he thought they could live their own lives from then on, but he didn't expect these people to come as they pleased, as if the door of his own home had never been closed to them, without any scruples.

She folded her arms across her chest and leaned against the door frame, her posture clearly expressing her master's displeasure and rejection.

"Oh, what kind of wind is this, blowing all of you to my doorstep?"

There was no enthusiasm in Chen Xi's words, but rather a hint of sarcasm.

Before anyone else could speak, Zheng Cuihua couldn't wait to interrupt, "Chen Xi, I just went back to my parents' home, why did you move out of the Chen family? I felt so sad when I didn't see you, it was like a knife cutting my heart."

Facing Zheng Cuihua's hypocritical words, Chen Xi fought back mercilessly: "You can't bear to leave me? I think you can't bear to lose my free labor, right? Without me to do your laundry, cooking, and cleaning, don't you feel empty and uncomfortable in your heart?"

Chen Xi's words were like sharp arrows, hitting the vital point directly, leaving Zheng Cuihua speechless and with an extremely ugly expression.

"Hey, we're family, why bother with it? You were willing to help before." Zheng Cuihua tried to save face with the bond of family affection, but there was a hint of reluctance and uneasiness in her voice.

"Haha, this is ridiculous. I am willing to do it? If I don't want to do it, I will give it a try. I have no choice but to do it. Otherwise, I will have to endure your slap. Have Chen Rong and I been beaten and scolded less by you?"

Chen Xi's words were sharp and piercing, making Zheng Cuihua's face more and more embarrassed. For a moment, she couldn't even say a word of rebuttal.

Seeing the atmosphere becoming increasingly tense, Old Lady Chen quickly forced out a warm smile, "Xixi, don't take it personally. Second Aunt is also a little anxious. We did things wrong in the past, and we are really sorry for you and Chen Rong. We came to your house this time to express our apologies and hope to make amends."

The old lady's expression was very different from her indifferent attitude yesterday. This sudden change made Chen Xi feel suspicious. What kind of calculation was hidden behind this sudden change?

"No need to apologize. I don't ask for much. I just hope that we can live the rest of our lives in peace and contentment with each other's fate."

Chen Xi's words were calm and firm, revealing an unquestionable determination.