She planned to display these precious knowledge and skills one by one at the right time, just like guarding the most precious treasures and not letting them slip away easily.

Zhu Cuihua was a tactful person. She keenly grasped the boundary of the conversation and did not continue to ask questions. Instead, she chose to immerse herself in the delicious food in front of her - crayfish.

The experience of trying it for the first time was like a stream of clear spring water, impacting her taste buds. She was so surprised that she almost forgot to stop tasting it and just wanted to enjoy this rare delicacy.

Fortunately, Dabao and his friends worked hard and caught a large number of crayfish, which ensured that today's dinner was a complete success. Otherwise, this feast would have ended early without people wanting more.

The spicy fried rabbit meat next to it was equally delicious, drawing praises from everyone until everyone touched their round bellies and leaned back in their chairs contentedly, with some unfinished delicacies still left on the table.

"Ran He, you have the final say! You are simply descended from the world of the God of Cooking! Think about the gossips of those people in the Gu family, saying that you will starve to death if you leave them. I really want to bring these delicacies to them and slap them in the face, so that they can see with their own eyes who is so hungry that their chest is touching their back!"

Zhu Cuihua's words were full of admiration, but also of indignation towards those people in the Gu family.

As she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh, "Fortunately, you showed such skills when you were not in the Gu family, otherwise they would definitely stick to you like leeches. Separation? It's a joke."

Indeed, the Gu family is like an insatiable desire, and they are unwilling to miss any benefit.

The reason they insisted on separating from Ran He was simply because they thought she was lazy and a burden. However, if they knew that she had such superb cooking skills, they would definitely not let her go easily. They would only tie her up tighter and let her provide meticulous service to the whole family.

Ran He smiled and said nothing.

She knew in her heart that Zhu Cuihua didn't know that the original Ran He had left. She was now just a soul that had traveled through time and space and borrowed this body. There was a subtle distance between the two.

"The Gu family is in big trouble now. They lost their money and their engagement has gone awry. Wu's mother's arrogance in the village has instantly disappeared. She can only go back to her parents' home to beg for money. I'm afraid even her relationship with her parents' home will be in a mess."

A hint of coldness appeared on Ran He's lips. This was the revenge she had carefully planned.

If it weren't for the overall situation, she would not have bothered to seize Wu's mother's insignificant wealth. Those means were just part of the strategy.

"You're right. She used to brag to everyone that Wu Yue was going to marry into a wealthy family. She looked so proud. I wonder how she can be so proud now!"

Zhu Cuihua has a straightforward personality and can't stand a two-faced character like Wu's mother.

After eating her fill, Zhu Cuihua said apologetically, "I'm full now. I'll take my leave now. I'll go see how the set of tables and chairs you ordered are going. I'll send them over once they're done."

The free banquet made Zhu Cuihua feel a little uneasy, and she was eager to repay this hospitality with the results of her work.

Looking at the tempting food on the table and the shabby tables and chairs underneath, the contrast between the two is particularly glaring, as if calling for change.

"Okay, be careful on the road."

Ran He watched Zhu Cuihua leave. At this time, Xiao Goudan came running over barefoot, skipping and holding something precious in his hand.

"Aunt, today when I went to the mountains to pick wild vegetables, I accidentally found these fresh mushrooms and wood ears. Mother said that we couldn't finish them at home, so she asked me to bring some for you to try."

The children's innocent eyes were full of expectations. Although their abilities were limited, they always tried their best to repay every bit of care given by Ran He. No matter it was food or daily life, as long as there was any leftover, they would never forget to share it with Ran He.

Ran He's gaze fell on the clusters of fungi and wood ears, and joy flashed in his eyes.

Yes, deep in the dense forests of this vast countryside, when the rainy season comes, all kinds of mushrooms and fungus arrive as expected, growing luxuriantly in such large numbers that it is enough to astonish one.

Xiaogoudan's steps were slightly heavy. He held tightly in his arms the food that contained Ran He's love, and felt mixed emotions in his heart.

Walking into the simple but warm little house, the sunlight shines through the paper-pasted window frames onto the bedside. My mother's calloused hands wander over the tattered clothes, and every stitch reveals the hardships and difficulties of life.

"Mom, I'm back."

Xiao Gou Dan's voice trembled slightly. He gently placed the food in his hand on the table, his eyes showing both anxiety and anticipation.

My mother looked up and a hint of reproach flashed in her eyes, which was then replaced by deep worry.

"Goudan, have you accepted Aunt Su's things again? Even though we are poor, we can't always rely on others for support."

Xiao Gou Dan hurried forward, held his mother's hand, with a determined light in his eyes.

"Mom, this time is different. Aunt Su gave me a job and asked me to go to the back mountain to pick mushrooms and fungus. She also said that I would be paid by the kilogram! This is the advance payment. I promised her that I would go early tomorrow morning and bring back more."

When my mother heard this, the worry in her eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by incredible surprise.

"Really? That's great, Goudan. Now that you've grown up, you can help mom with her worries and problems."

Her hand gently stroked Xiao Gou Dan's head, her eyes slightly moist.

As night fell, Xiao Gou Dan lay on the bed, the moonlight shining through the window onto his expectant face.

He imagined the scene of returning with a full load tomorrow, and his heart was filled with unprecedented pride and sense of responsibility.

In the next room, Ran He was also busy under the lamp, making plans for the upcoming mushroom and fungus reserves, with a satisfied smile on his lips and expectations for the future in his eyes.

The next morning, as soon as the sky turned pale, Gou Goudan picked up the basket and walked out of the house quietly, for fear of disturbing his sleeping family.

The air was filled with the freshness of dew and the fragrance of soil. He took a deep breath and walked towards the back mountain with confidence.

Along the way, with the sound of birds singing and the morning mist lingering, everything seemed so vibrant, as if nature was cheering for his hard work and determination.

After arriving at the back mountain, Xiao Gou Dan began to search carefully. Every time he found a fungus, he would pick it carefully, as if it were a treasure.

As the sun rose higher, beads of sweat slid down his forehead and dripped onto the ground beneath his feet, but the smile on his face grew brighter.

At this moment, he was not only earning living expenses for his family, but also proving his ability and value.

At the same time, Ran He also began to prepare storage space. She carefully planned every corner, imagining how those dried mushrooms and fungus could bring a greater sense of security and abundance to this small village in the long run.

The sunlight shone through the window onto her face, reflecting a glow of hope for the future.

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