Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 76 - Shen Family

If you’re not feeling well, just rest, there is nothing urgent at home.” She even seemed about to come over to help her.

Frightened, Yang PeiMin quickly steadied her, “Mom, I’m much better now, please sit down.” She pulled her into a seat and finally relaxed.

“I just wanted to apologize for not being able to cook this morning.”

“That’s nothing.

If you’re unwell, just lie down; we are not short of hands to do chores.”

Chen Guizhi smiled kindly and discreetly examined Yang PeiMin’s complexion.

Apart from some darkness under her eyes, she seemed fine.

Yang PeiMin was moved; she felt the goodwill from her mother-in-law.

As a new bride and the only wife of the only son, she had overslept on her very first day.

In other households, whether due to laziness or poor health, a label would have been placed upon her by now.

“Mom, who is in the kitchen?

I can go help out.”

“No need, Yiyue and her sister are there.

We’ve got plenty of people at home right now, so there’s not much to do.” She said and lifted her head, “If you’re feeling bored, you can keep me company and chat.”

Yang PeiMin couldn’t sit still, although Chen Guizhi was nice to her, she still wanted to integrate into the family sooner—acceptance wasn’t something she could achieve by just sitting around.

“Mom, the sisters are busy out there, how can I just sit here?

I’ll go look around, and afterwards, I’ll come back to chat with you.”

Chen Guizhi was still a bit worried, “Are you sure you’re really okay?

Don’t overwork yourself, you need to save up energy for your return home visit in a few days.”

“I’m fine, Mom.

I’ll just sit and tend the fire, pick some vegetables, nothing more,” Yang PeiMin assured quickly, feeling slightly uncomfortable discussing her ‘condition’ with her mother-in-law.

After a few words, Yang PeiMin went to the kitchen.

As she left, she didn’t notice Chen Guizhi watching her walking posture from behind, hesitant to speak.

The Shen family’s kitchen was right behind the main house, specially constructed to be spacious.

The eldest sister was busy preparing to cook chicken.

The second sister had gone back to her home due to some family matters, and the third sister was washing rice.

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Shen Yiyue was handling dried vegetables, but Shen Yixiang was nowhere to be seen.

Today, after lunch, the sisters were planning to go back to their respective homes.

Therefore, the dishes prepared were especially lavish.

By tradition, a daughter married off was like water poured away.

When they returned to their parental home, they were guests and weren’t supposed to engage in any housework.

So, seeing her sisters-in-law so busy in the kitchen, Yang PeiMin felt quite embarrassed.

Except for her, the new daughter-in-law, men of the Shen family did not enter the kitchen.

Chen Guizhi, due to her age and seniority, and the unmarried sisters-in-law, Shen Yiyue and the others, likely couldn’t handle some tasks.

The siblings, however, had simply rolled up their sleeves and started working just like they used to before getting married.

“Ah, our sister-in-law has finally gotten up.” Shen Yidong, pregnant and not participating in the chores, had moved a chair out into the yard to sit and chat with her working sisters.

Seeing Yang PeiMin come out, she couldn’t help raising her voice in a teasing yell.

The others heard the noise and looked over, and Shen Yiqiu smiled and asked, “I heard you were feeling uncomfortable, are you feeling better now?”

Yang PeiMin smiled and nodded, “Better, I’m sorry for the trouble, is there anything I can do?”

“No need for you to do anything, go lie down.” Shen Yidong glanced at her, “Wearing new cotton clothes is not for working.”

During the honeymoon period, it is appropriate to wear new clothes for a few days as it is a celebration.

Yang PeiMin smiled and called out “Fourth sister,” but didn’t respond to her remark.

Shen Yiqiu smiled at her understandingly, realizing her state as the new bride, “We’re making chicken stewed with potatoes at noon, and the potatoes haven’t been peeled yet, so I’ll leave that to you.”

Yang PeiMin nodded at her, pulled over a chair, and sat down.

A thin bamboo slice turned out to be a good tool for peeling potatoes, a task she could manage, albeit slowly.

“Second sister mentioned you cook really well?

Almost like those restaurants out there, I’ve been curious to see.” Shen Yiqiu continued the conversation.

Yang PeiMin felt a bit embarrassed; it was just an effort, “That’s an overstatement, second sister.

I just use a bit more oil than others, not much better.”

“Then you’ll be in charge of cooking later on,” said Shen Yidong.

Yang PeiMin knew this was inevitable, as the kitchen was soon to be her main stage, “It’s part of my duties.”

Shen Yidong nodded, “Take this time to learn our family’s tastes, so you’ll be prepared when others ask.”

Yang PeiMin glanced at her.

In this day and age, were tastes really a thing?

Being full was impressive enough.

Fourth sister didn’t seem very welcoming to her.

She didn’t argue but nodded, realizing Shen Yidong made sense.

Shen Yiqiu changed the topic, asking about her life at her parents’ house.

“You’re about the same age as Yiyue and Yixiang.

You might get along well.

They usually go to school in town and come back in the evenings.

If you need anything, you could ask them to bring it…”

Yang PeiMin was intrigued and asked about Shen Yiyue, “Is Yiyue in her final year of high school?”

Seeing her nod, she asked about her usual courses.

Shen Yidong listened and couldn’t help but smile, “I heard you also took part in the last college entrance exams?

It’s a pity you didn’t pass.”

“It is a pity; my knowledge wasn’t solid enough,” Yang PeiMin admitted and took the opportunity to ask if she could borrow some textbooks to look at.

Shen Yiyue looked up, slightly surprised, “Sister-in-law, what’s this about?”

Yang PeiMin winked at her and whispered, “I’m not content just yet.”

Shen Yiyue chuckled and nodded understandingly, “No problem, sister-in-law.”

After chatting for a while and almost finishing their tasks, Shen Yiguang came back, followed by Shen Yixiang, each carrying a pair of rabbits.

Yang PeiMin also stood up, surprised, not having seen Shen Yiguang earlier and not daring to ask.

It turned out he had gone hunting.

“With Tianming, we set a few traps in the back hills, didn’t expect to catch anything.

Just in time for the sisters to try some rabbit meat before leaving,” Shen Yiguang looked at his wife among the crowd.

Everyone was pleased, “We are lucky then, perfect timing.” As they spoke, they efficiently began preparing the rabbits.

Seeing him, Yang PeiMin’s heart suddenly felt more at ease in this still unfamiliar household.

He was her closest here, and she couldn’t help but give him a big smile.

Shen Yiguang smiled and, after putting things down and washing his hands, walked over and asked softly, “Why are you up?

Are you feeling better?”