Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?

Chapter 1221: Chapter 1217: Little Flatterer

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Shen Siyuan was still discussing chickens with Shen Jianjun, while the three little ones were drawn to the chicks in the coop.

Tang Tang was the first to trot over with her short legs, followed closely by Dou Dou, who whispered to her, "These chicks are so cute. Let’s catch one to raise at home. No, two, so we can each have one."

"Haha~"

Tang Tang grinned widely, clearly agreeing with Dou Dou’s idea.

Wow, back home and already wanting to cause trouble for the chicken coop.

Xiao Ya stood where she was, watching the two running off, then looked back at Ruan Hongzhuang. Hongzhuang smiled and rubbed her head, "Go on, play with them, just be careful not to get pecked by the chickens."

Only then did Xiao Ya nod and follow them with small steps.

Shen Siyuan was pulled by Shen Jianjun into the side room, filled with freshly gathered eggs and a basket of newly picked greens from the field.

"How long are you staying this time?" Shen Jianjun asked as he picked eggs into the basket.

"It depends on you all. I’m mainly back to bring you to Bin Hai for the New Year," Shen Siyuan replied, reaching out to help.

"To Bin Hai?" Shen Jianjun hesitated, "There’s so much going on at home, can’t leave it unattended."

"What can’t be unattended? Just have someone look after it for a few days."

"Who can you ask during New Year? Everyone wants to celebrate too." Shen Jianjun said.

Shen Siyuan hearing this, was momentarily at a loss for words.

Just then, a sudden commotion of chickens and dogs erupted in the yard, mixed with Huang Huijuan’s shout.

The two rushed out to find chaos in the courtyard.

It turned out that Dou Dou and Tang Tang had approached the chicken coop, trying to reach in and grab the chicks. The protective hen instantly fluffed up, flapping out through the coop’s gap. With her neck feathers raised, clucking, she charged at the two little ones.

Tang Tang screamed in fright, "Oh," and turned to run, her tiny legs working furiously.

Dou Dou panicked too, hastily ran and slipped, landing on her bottom.

This startled the pursuing hen, which abruptly turned to chase after Tang Tang.

The hen, with wings fluttering, was fiercely aggressive, nearly pecking at Tang Tang’s little behind.

At that moment, Tang Tang leaped through the air, directly into Shen Siyuan’s arms who had come out from inside.

The five or six meters distance scared the clucking hen into a "Gah," changing its tune. Everyone was first stunned, then burst into laughter.

The once fierce hen suddenly mellowed, stopped, clucked, and turned back into the coop, no longer daring to come out.

The crisis was averted, Tang Tang clung to Shen Siyuan’s neck, face full of grievance, "Bad chicken... tried to peck my bum..."

"Who told you to mess with it?"

Shen Qingzhou scolded and lightly slapped her bottom twice before putting her down.

"Already forgot being chased at Great Grandma’s so soon? Really no memory at all."

"Haha~"

Tang Tang looked puzzled, a "I’m silly, I can’t hear, don’t understand what you’re saying" expression.

Over on the other side, Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi had already helped Dou Dou up from the ground, still quite shaken.

"Always bragging about how tough you are, and one chicken causes you to run blindly," Taozi said.

Dou Dou defiantly replied, "It ambushed me, before I could react, it chased me down. See, it’s a mama chicken, so I didn’t bother with it. Otherwise, a single hammer, and it would become roast chicken... "

She was boasting away, while Xiao Ya stood calmly nearby.

She had wanted to rush out earlier, but was held back by Ruan Hongzhuang.

Growing up alone in the countryside, she’s completely unafraid of chickens, dogs, and geese.

Because since childhood, she’s fought with them many times, win some, lose some, and learned to face fear bravely.

After such a commotion, Dou Dou and Tang Tang finally settled down.

They obediently sat on their stools, munching on mango slices cut by Huang Huijuan, no longer daring to mess with the hen.

Knowing the two daughters-in-law were returning, plenty of dishes had been prepared.

All were specialties of the coastal countryside.

Coconut chicken soup, sweet and rich, stewed tender Wenchang Chicken falling off the bone, steamed Huo Le Crab with full yellow fat, along with stir-fried winged beans, garlic sweet potato leaves, and sour bamboo shoots with beef. Everything using the freshest ingredients, aroma wafting.

The whole family gathered around the table, eating lively.

"Why not invite Grandma over?" Shen Siyuan said with slight dissatisfaction.

"I did, but she wouldn’t come. What can I do?" Huang Huijuan replied.

"Alright then, after eating, I’ll go see her."

Shen Siyuan didn’t say more, understanding Grandma’s character too well.

Tang Tang had long forgotten her earlier grievance, burying herself in eating, cheeks puffed from stuffing, gulped down half a bowl of coconut chicken soup, her face greasy from eating.

Dou Dou also changed her earlier glum demeanor, sweet-talking and even offering dishes to Huang Huijuan and Shen Jianjun, amusing them to no end.

A true little flatterer.

Even Xiao Ya gradually relaxed. Every dish Ruan Hongzhuang gave her, she’d eat obediently and quietly say thank you, so well-behaved.

After lunch and a short rest, Shen Qingzhou led everyone to Grandma’s house.

Walking along the cement path by the field bund, the scenery along the way enhanced the rural charm.

Stretches of rice fields glimmered green under the sun, wildflowers bloomed by the path, beyond the thriving vegetable plot, sweet potato vines sprawled over the ground, and distant coconut groves merged with the ocean horizon.

Knowing they were coming, Grandma had been waiting at the door early.

Yet she wasn’t idle, working on needlework, occasionally looking toward the road.

Seeing the group approaching, she immediately put down her task to greet them.

Her eyesight hadn’t been this good before, but after taking "Leg Stretching Eye Bulging Pill" and Shen Siyuan’s health care for her body several times, it improved remarkably.

"Grandma."

Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi went up to each side, holding her arms.

"Good, good~"

Grandma looked left and right, laughing broadly.

"Great Grandma, I missed you so much. Did you miss me?"

Little flatterer Dou Dou rushed over first, hugging Grandma’s leg and nuzzling her face against it.

"Haha, of course, Great Grandma missed you. Our Dou Dou is the sweetest and most sensible."

Grandma freed her arms, bending to stroke Dou Dou’s little cheek.

She adored this little one more than Shen Siyuan, because Dou Dou often "visited friends and family" when bored.

Clearly, Great Grandma was one of her good friends; such a child is irresistible.

"Great Grandma."

Xiao Ya softly called, but so quietly Grandma didn’t hear.

While Grandma hadn’t heard, she still smiled, rubbing her head and praising her for growing taller, making Xiao Ya extremely happy.

Tang Tang was straightforward, simply "Oh-ed" coolly, as her greeting.

Grandma didn’t mind, because seeing Tang Tang made her smile; this little one naturally drew affection.

Especially her smile, which was so festive, fitting perfectly with the older generation’s appreciation for children, making her the best grandchild.

"Come in, come in..."

Grandma led them inside, holding hands on either side. Xiao Ya silently followed behind.

Then suddenly, her hand was held, turning to see it was Ruan Hongzhuang. Xiao Ya’s slightly sad face broke into a bright smile.