At this moment, Wang-shi also took a sip and was immediately shocked. She instantly looked at Lin Xiaoye in confusion.

"Xiaoye, did you really make this?"

She knows her daughter the most. Not to mention that she can't even make a good soup. How could her daughter make such a delicious soup now?

Is she really her daughter?

In the end, Wang-shi even felt that something was telling her that the daughter in front of her was a bit strange.

Seeing her reaction, Lin Xiaoye's palms suddenly tightened.

Not good! Did Wang-shi see any flaws?

With this in mind, Lin Xiaoye quickly smiled: "Of course, I did."

After she had said this, she hurriedly explained to Wang-shi and Xiaoya in a low voice.

"Mother, Xiaoya, I learned this way of making soup and cooking these dishes when I went to town two days ago. I saw an aunt cooking these dishes in her stall, so I secretly learned it. Don't let the other people in the village know, if it reaches that aunt's ears, I won't be able to take the consequences!" 

Lin Xiaoye said it like it was a real serious matter. Now, Wang-shi and Xiaoya seriously believed her.

However Wang-shi, at this time, still felt that this daughter of hers was truly different from before.

"Xiaoye, Mother knows you are suffering, but you better not hold back. If you have anything to say, just say it out, otherwise you'll feel suffocated."

Lin Xiaoye immediately felt a headache.

She didn't know if it was a good thing or bad thing to have a mother who cared too much about her.

Afterwards, they started to eat. Regarding Huo Li's share, Lin Xiaoye had already prepared all the dishes for him, so all the food on the table was for them to eat until they were full.

Even though Xiaoya and Wang-shi were thin and weak, their fighting strength was not small. Looking at the five dishes and a soup on the table, they had eaten almost everything until there was no oil and water left.

Xiaoya didn't forget to burp and immediately grinned.

"Elder Sister's cooking is the best food I've ever had."

Lin Xiaoye smiled: "Then what you mean is, what I make is even better than Mother's?"

Hearing that, Xiaoya hurriedly waved her hands, "Mother, that's not what I meant. I think Mother and Elder Sister's craftsmanship are both delicious."

With that, Xiaoya glared at Lin Xiaoye in annoyance.

Seeing this, Wang-shi couldn't help but smile. "It's really delicious. Your Elder Sister can now cook many delicious foods and she can even earn money. Therefore, I am relieved."

After saying this, Wang-shi pulled Lin Xiaoye's hand and suddenly looked at Little Mochi on the side.

"Xiaoye, your life is better now. You have to cherish it well. Live a good life with your family from now on and don't be like in the past."

Hearing that, Lin Xiaoye instantly looked at Little Mochi.

"Mother, rest assured. I'll take good care of Huo Li and Little Mochi."

After speaking, Lin Xiaoye looked at Xiaoya.

"Xiaoya, when you go back later, don't let Father and Grandma know that you've eaten here, and don't let them know that I still have more food."

Xiaoya immediately nodded seriously, "Elder Sister, don't worry."

"Oh yeah, from now on, you will wait for me at the place where you usually chop pig grass every morning. I'll give you food, then you can bring some back to Mother. Don't let Father and Eldest Aunt see it again."

Fortunately, Sun-shi and the others didn't catch and report Wang-shi. Otherwise, they might have some trouble here.

Following that, Lin Xiaoye didn't let Wang-shi and Xiaoya stay any longer. She let Wang-shi pretend to be weak first and walked back step by step. As for her, she had to properly plan out how she was going to earn more money.

Previously, there was only Little Mochi, her and Huo Li, who needed to eat. Now, there are two more mouths to feed, the cost is getting higher and higher.

Just as she was thinking, Huo Li came back. Lin Xiaoye looked over and immediately went up.

"Why did you come back earlier today? I've put your food on the stove to keep it warm up. Go back to the room and rest first, I'll bring it over for you."

After that, Lin Xiaoye took all the things in Huo Li's hands, then hurried to the kitchen to bring out all the food on the stove.

Huo Li saw that Lin Xiaoye was so busy going in and out of the kitchen, and it was really different from before. His eyes suddenly narrowed and just as she was putting down the last dish, he grabbed her wrist.

Lin Xiaoye was momentarily stunned: "What's wrong?"

Huo Li looked at her suspiciously.

"Speak! Who exactly are you?"

Hearing that, Lin Xiaoye immediately felt shocked in her heart.

What do you mean? Could it be that Huo Li didn't completely believe her last time as well? He was still suspecting her?

Think about it, the difference between her and the original owner was too great. It would be impossible to believe it in such a short time. Furthermore, didn't she feel that Huo Li was not a simple person?

With these thoughts, Lin Xiaoye straightened up and immediately retracted her hand, then she cleared her throat.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Who else could I be? Can I be a ghost?"

After speaking, Lin Xiaoye rolled her eyes at him.

Seeing this, Huo Li became even more confused. He stood up and moved closer to her.

Lin Xiaoye quickly took two steps back, but Huo Li didn't stop. He followed suit and walked forward as well. He had to keep pressing down on her.

"Are you really a ghost?" Huo Li's scorching breath hit Lin Xiaoye's face with a bang, scaring her so much that she immediately shuddered.

Huo Li seemed more and more proud with himself when he saw this, so he immediately moved closer.

Lin Xiaoye's heart was beating rapidly and her face was flushed red from holding her anger in.

What was this man doing? Wasn't it all better two days ago?

Just as she felt Huo Li's breath was about to reach her face, she was shocked and quickly raised her hand to cover her face.

It was precisely because she raised her hand that Huo Li wrinkled his eyebrows and he felt a burning sensation in his stomach.

He looked at the woman in front of him. Other than her appearance and figure, there was probably no one else who could replace the smell on her body. Could it be that he was overthinking it?

Huo Li turned around and sat down at the table.

Lin Xiaoye was stunned as she looked at Huo Li.

Could he have suffered some sort of shock outside? Or was he in love?

Having this in mind, Lin Xiaoye immediately looked at the weather outside. It's not even spring…

And on the other side, Xiaoya and Wang-shi had just returned to the Lin Family's courtyard. Not far away, a woman in a flowery dress with a pearl on her head walked over.

It wasn't some valuable pearl flower, but in this rural area, it was already amazing to see a woman who could afford to wear it.

"Aunt, is Aunt there?" This voice was soft.

Xiaoya supported Wang-shi as they stood in the courtyard. Looking at the well-dressed woman, both of them are unfamiliar with her.

Wang-shi stepped forward and asked, "Miss, are you looking for someone from the Lin Family?"

Translator's Note:

*spring - love/in love