NABC Chapter 136: A Treasure Who Everyone Loves
Chapter 136: A Treasure Who Everyone Loves
Shangguan Lan, who was sweating profusely while working, just realized that his sister was chatting with Brother Zi'an with great interest.
He quickly put down what he was holding and walked quickly towards the two of them.
Even if a pig knows the roots of the family well, it cannot eat the cabbages in their house!
He has been working so hard these days that his face is almost tanned black, just to get closer to his sister.
Of course, it worked. Xiaoxi started to call me the second brother directly, hahaha!
In fact, Zhou Xiaoxi felt uncomfortable every time he called him "Second Brother Shangguan", so he simply omitted the name after calling him so many times.
"Sister, what are you talking about? Why are you so happy?"
Well, ever since Zhou Xiaoxi changed her name, Shangguan Lan took the opportunity to call her sister.
Yang Zian was filled with admiration after hearing this. The rumor that the Shangguan family's youngest son is a lovable and funny person is truly true!
Could it be that this guy has found evidence and is 100% sure?
"I was talking to Brother Yang about growing medicinal herbs in the village. Brother, you've worked hard today. Come to my house for lunch at noon."
"Really? That's great! Sister, can you cook for me?" Shangguan Lan felt like he was immediately revived and he could continue working in the afternoon!
Um, this is a bit difficult. Why is it suddenly like a banquet for guests when it's just a simple meal?
"Well, there aren't many ingredients at home, and my cooking isn't as good as my grandmother's."
Yang Zian immediately said:
"I really miss the chicken dish you made during Chinese New Year. It was so delicious. Can you make it again?" His eyes were full of anticipation.
"Of course I can, but I have to go home and ask my grandmother if I can get some chicken."
The chickens in Zhou Xiaoxi's family are only responsible for laying eggs and are never killed. Everyone in the village knows this.
I don’t know why, but no matter what they raise, they all seem to be very human-like. Even the chickens they brought from Huaihua Village seem to be able to understand human language.
In this situation, Zhou Xiaoxi had no way of eating her own chicken.
No one in the family could understand it, but Zhao spoiled the chickens, and that was how the chickens in the family lived well.
At this time, Yang Zian's servant Hao Shan said with a smile:
"Miss Xiaoxi, what a coincidence! The master asked me to bring some food over, and I just happened to have prepared two chickens, hehe..."
Alas, Zhou Xiaoxi really envies Yang Zian for having such a wonderful person by his side who always thinks ahead of his master!
"Brother Yang, how can you trick Hao Shan who is beside you into coming here? He is really capable, one person can do the work of ten people!"
"Miss Xiaoxi, you are too kind, hehehe..."
Hao Shan scratched his head in embarrassment, and couldn't help thinking: If you can marry our master in the future, I, a servant, will be at your disposal. Alas, the master is so miserable!
Shangguan Lan felt a little distressed when he saw this. His sister was supposed to be living a life with a group of maids and servants serving her. The only thing she had to worry about was how to find a suitable husband. How could she envy a little servant in other people's families!
Suppressing the bitterness in his heart, he yelled at Zhou Xiaoxi to go home and cook so that he could watch.
Zhao helped by chopping the chicken into pieces, cutting ginger and scallions...all that was left was for Xiaoxi to put the meat into the pot.
She couldn't help but say:
"Grandma, you must have learned this dish a long time ago. I feel like I am showing off my skills in front of Guan Gong."
"No, sister, you stir-fry with ease, and the color of the sugar is also good. You can cook at first glance. Oh, the aroma makes me drool!"
Nice words come out without any cost, and the emotional value is given very well.
I have to admit that with such a supporter, Zhou Xiaoxi couldn't help wanting to cook another dish. But after thinking about it carefully, he gave up the idea because he really couldn't make it.
Zhao looked at the energetic young man beside the stove. He didn't mind the choking smoke and just stared at his granddaughter as she cooked.
So adorable!
There were a lot of dishes, so Li Dali's family was also called over.
Li Lanxiang had her hair done up like a woman, shedding her youthful immaturity and gaining more of the charm of a mature woman. The two of them were in a state of sweet intimacy, with pink bubbles filling the room.
Zhou Xiaoxi instantly lost his appetite after seeing this, and was so full that he was almost full after eating the rations!
"Xiaoxi, come and eat, the chicken you cook is so delicious, I never get tired of it, it's so satisfying!"
Shangguan Lan said as she quickly put food into her bowl, as if she was afraid that someone would snatch it away. Li's face was full of motherly smiles, this child is really easy to raise!
He kept muttering, "Alan, eat slowly. There's still so much chicken. Don't be in a hurry!"
Well, I conquered another one, and even called him "Alan" as an intimate name!
Yang Zian remembered that it seemed that only Madam Baili liked to call her that? This kid's ability to get close to others was unmatched!
Shangguan Lan said with a smile:
"Thank you for your concern, Auntie. My sister's cooking is so delicious that it whetted my appetite!"
Sister? Zhao raised her eyebrows after hearing this. Doesn't this look like the one he chose for his granddaughter? She was a little unhappy. What was wrong with Xiaoxi? How could this brat dislike her?
"Mr. Shangguan, how many brothers and sisters do you have? Does our Xiaoxi look a bit like your sister?"
Oh open!
Shangguan Lan, who was trying hard to eat, almost choked to death. He took a few gulps of water and swallowed the food with great effort.
But this is a good opportunity, he needs to think carefully about how to say this.
"Grandma, no, Madam Li, you misunderstood. Well, it's a long story... I actually have a younger sister. When she was a little over one year old, she was secretly taken away by her wet nurse and her whereabouts have been unknown ever since. It has been almost twelve years now. My family has been in great pain and has never given up looking for her."
Turning his gaze to Zhou Xiaoxi, he continued:
"I feel close to Sister Xiaoxi when I see her. I wish she was my biological sister!"
Almost everyone present put down their chopsticks. The only two who were a little confused were the newly married Li Lanxiang and the ignorant Li Daniu.
Li couldn't help but put her hand on her pounding heart. Is there such a coincidence in the world? If she counted carefully, wasn't her family's Xiaoxi picked up the thing twelve years ago?
But this place is so far away from the capital, it seems unlikely.
"Alan, where did your sister get lost? Why haven't you found her yet? And how can we recognize each other after so many years?"
"Back then, my sister's nanny was bribed and took my sister away from the mansion while my mother was unwell and had no time to take care of her. We have not heard from her since. We have searched for her for so many years but have found nothing. Because we don't know where my sister was taken, we can only look for her everywhere like looking for a needle in a haystack. In fact, my mother has already planned to look for someone outside the border."
"As for how they recognized each other, my mother said that my sister had a small peace locket on her neck with her name 'Qingyue' engraved on it. She also had a peace charm hanging from her body, and the sachet that contained the peace charm also had my sister's name embroidered on it."
Li didn't know whether to be happy or disappointed. Xiaoxi from her family had nothing on her. Fortunately, it was early summer and the child was not frozen.
Seeing Li Shisong's tangled expression, Shangguan Lan was not discouraged. He continued:
"Those personal belongings were most likely taken away by the nurse. Besides, there was a unique cat embroidered on my sister's undergarment..."
Li stood up directly from the stool!
She couldn't help but lean forward and asked anxiously:
"What kind of cat?"