12dz Chapter 108 During the Famine, My Little Aunt Lived a Life of Luxury
Chapter 108 During the Famine, My Little Aunt Lived a Life of Luxury
Although Jiang Ertian felt that his egg-stealing had not been discovered, he still kept quiet for two days and did nothing.
In the past two days, because Jiang Ertian did not steal eggs, Grandma Jiang has been able to collect five eggs every day.
She also noticed that two chickens laid eggs very early, while the other chickens didn't lay eggs until almost noon.
This confirms that Jiang Ertian was indeed stealing eggs.
Otherwise, why would there be so many eggs when he doesn't come?
Jiang Ertian would sneak into the chicken coop to steal eggs while he was in the vegetable garden.
He picked up the eggs that were laid earlier, and he only picked up the ones that were laid later.
Grandma Jiang also learned from Grandpa Jiang that Jiang Ertian would find an excuse to leave for a while every day.
Old Man Jiang thought Jiang Ertian just wanted to slack off and didn't take it to heart.
The eldest brother has always been quite honest and reliable in his work.
The second child always tries to be clever and always wants to slack off.
In the past two days, Old Man Jiang also noticed that Jiang Ertian was acting out of character, not leaving his side for even a moment.
Normally, I would have been thirsty, had a stomachache, or needed to go back to get a hat or something by now.
This makes Jiang Ertian even more suspicious.
Grandma Jiang decided to keep a close eye on Jiang Ertian.
These past two days, she's been taking Jiang Miao with her when she goes out.
The ginger seedlings have grown up, so she can take care of everything in the vegetable garden.
Grandma Jiang would go for a stroll in the vegetable garden, leaving Jiang Miao to work on her own, and then she would go home and wait for her to come back.
After behaving himself for two days, Jiang Ertian felt unwell all over.
Before, I would just do a quick job in the field and then make an excuse to slip away.
Take two eggs, boil some water, and with a quick pour, you'll have a bowl of incredibly delicious egg drop soup.
Especially on those cold days, drinking a bowl of this is incredibly comforting.
He even got a broken earthenware pot specifically for boiling water.
These past two days, he worked diligently in the fields, only to find that each day was truly exhausting.
I especially crave that bowl of egg drop soup.
In the past two days, no one has reacted, and Jiang Ertian has decided not to tolerate it any longer.
After estimating that it was almost time to leave, Jiang Ertian tried his old trick again and planned to sneak back.
Old Man Jiang watched Jiang Ertian's departing figure, his back hunched as he shook his head.
The kids are grown up, and I can't control them anymore.
"Big Tree, let's go home early today."
He figured the house might be in a complete mess, so he'd better go back and check on it as soon as possible.
"Dad, are you feeling unwell? Why don't you go back? I can take care of things here."
"It's alright. There's not much work to do in the fields today. If you go home early, you can go chop firewood. Your mother said there's not much firewood left."
"Father, I understand."
Jiang Dashu nodded, "As long as Dad isn't feeling unwell, that's fine."
Jiang Ertian rushed home.
First, I asked Da Hu, who was playing at the door, if anyone was home.
Da Hu said he didn't see anyone.
Jiang Ertian entered the courtyard and indeed did not see anyone.
Jiang Lian either went up the mountain again or stayed in her room.
They might still be sleeping in.
Jiang Ertian first went back to his room and took the pears he hadn't finished eating yesterday and put them in his arms.
I went outside and looked around again, and indeed I didn't hear any sound, so I walked towards the backyard.
There was no one in the backyard either.
Jiang Ertian went straight to the chicken coop.
Three eggs have already been laid in the chicken coop.
Looks like I'm in luck today, I have three eggs.
Jiang Ertian stuffed all three eggs into his pocket.
Then they quickly left the chicken coop and headed outside.
After Jiang Ertian left, Jiang Lian came out of the house, and there were indeed no eggs left in the chicken coop.
Jiang Ertian really is the one who steals eggs.
They even stole all three eggs at once; how greedy!
Jiang Lian ran outside.
She was determined to catch Jiang Ertian this time.
When Jiang Lian went out, she saw Jiang Ertian's back in the distance and also saw Old Lady Jiang following behind, so she quickly chased after her.
Jiang Lian chased after them all the way to the foot of the mountain.
I saw Grandma Jiang ahead.
"mother."
"Xiaolian, you're here. The second brother has gone off somewhere in the wrong direction."
The area on this mountain is vast; if you go in the wrong direction, you'll only get further and further away.
I never expected Jiang Ertian to come up the mountain.
Are you suggesting that if you get caught, you'll just say you ate bird eggs?
"Mother, what should we do? He took all three eggs. Are we just going to let him get away with it?"
"Xiao Lian, don't worry, even if we don't catch him this time, Mother won't let him off so easily."
He's been bewitched by that slut Lu Cuihua.
At that time, I said I wanted to divorce Lu Cuihua, but he refused.
Now look what's happened; even the second child has been corrupted by her.
Just as the two were feeling indignant, Jiang He came down from the mountain.
"Xiao He, what are you doing here?"
"Grandma, Auntie, what brings you here too? I just saw Uncle come up the mountain as well."
"Xiao He, have you seen your second uncle? Is he over there?"
"Second Uncle went in that direction, Grandma, Aunt, are you looking for Second Uncle? I can take you there."
"Xiao He, please take us there quickly."
Jiang Lian became excited upon hearing news of Jiang Ertian.
Jiang He led the two of them up the mountain.
Jiang Ertian chose the cave on the mountain as his secret base.
He also hid pottery jars and tinderboxes here, and there were also many dry branches and fallen leaves piled up in the cave.
The cave is far enough away from the foot of the mountain that there's no need to worry about people at the foot of the mountain seeing it.
The entrance to the cave is also covered by vines, making it difficult to spot without careful observation.
This was also something Jiang Ertian discovered by chance.
As Jiang Lian walked along, she felt that this place was somewhat familiar.
Isn't this the place where she used to find rabbits all the time?
Unfortunately, she hasn't been able to find any rabbits lately, whether it's because all the rabbits have been picked up or something else.
“I just saw my second uncle walk this way.”
Grandma Jiang, with her sharp eyes, noticed a patch of vines ahead from which wisps of smoke were rising.
"Let's go and have a look over there."
Inside the cave, Jiang Ertian watched the water in the earthenware jar begin to bubble, his face full of smiles.
There were three eggs this time. Jiang Ertian put one egg into the earthenware pot and boiled it directly. He planned to mix the other two with water to make a drink.
Jiang Ertian took a broken bowl and rinsed it slightly with water.
Crack two eggs into the pot, then lift the earthenware pot and pour hot water into the bowl.
The earthenware pot was heated red-hot by the water, but Jiang Ertian didn't seem to mind the heat.
The eggs in the earthenware pot continued to boil. Jiang Ertian picked up the bowl, blew on it, and took a sip. It felt so good.
It was at this moment that Grandma Jiang entered the cave.
Jiang Ertian was surprised to see Old Lady Jiang; he didn't understand why she was there.
"Is it good?" Grandma Jiang asked.
"It's delicious, Mom, do you want some?"
Grandma Jiang stepped forward and handed over the bowl.
That's so extravagant, making two eggs!
Grandma Jiang wanted to give Jiang Lian some to drink, but Jiang Lian refused.
"Mother, you should drink it."
Grandma Jiang drank it all up.
"Where's the other egg?"
There were only two eggshells on the ground; there was no egg.
Jiang Ertian pointed to the pottery jar.