Whatever Zhao Chuchu heard from Old Mrs. Chen happened after Xia Chenglan married into the Zhao clan.
Xia Chenglan had never told anyone in Lengshui Village about her maiden family.
Old Mrs. Chen was full of praise for Xia Chenglan. She felt pitiful that Xia Chenglan died so early. By the end of their conversation, Zhao Chuchu had become the one consoling Old Mrs. Chen.
When she returned home in the evening, Xie Heng was already cooking in the kitchen.
Zhao Chuchu went inside to help Xie Heng tend to the fire as she asked, "What are we having for dinner?"
Xie Heng lifted the pot lid and said, "Someone went to the county today. I asked them to help buy us some meat. So I'm making braised pork for you today."
The alluring fragrance drifted into Zhao Chuchu's nose, which made her eyes curl into joyful crescents. "I haven't eaten that in a long time. It smells amazing."
