Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 104

Chapter 104: Bamboo Shoots Soup
Lu Jueyu knelt behind Li Chenmo, took out the massage oil, and began to massage Li Chenmo’s tense muscles. After the last massage, Lu Jueyu found that Li Chenmo’s muscles were not as tense as before. Although she still needs a lot of effort when massaging, she is not as tired as before.

She gave him a full body massage for nearly an hour before she stopped. When she finished massaging, Lu Jueyu saw that her husband was snoring slightly. She pushed him gently and said, “Husband, put your clothes on first before sleeping, otherwise you will catch a cold.”

Li Chenmo opened his eyes, got dressed in a daze, lay down and continued to sleep. Lu Jueyu chuckled and went to wash her hands. After locking the gate and the door, she lay down next to him and tucked them in.

“Good night, husband,” she said, kissing him on the cheek before closing her eyes.

As if aware of her presence, Li Chenmo stretched out his hand to embrace her in his arms and then fell asleep contentedly.

In the next few days, Lu Jueyu and Pan Meijia were busy making bamboo shoots pickled and processing bamboo leaves, while Li Chenmo and the others were busy building pigpen. They made pig pens out of bamboo and thatched roofs. They cover the walls with hay to ensure that the pigs do not get cold during the winter or rainy season.

The pig pen covers an area of ​​20 square meters and is divided into five parts. Two parts were built side by side on the left and right of the building surrounded by bamboo fences for the pigs. Each part was three square meters and there was a long feeder and a vat for water inside. There was a one-meter-wide road in the middle. The other part is used to place tools and miscellaneous things.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the last thatched roof was erected. Luckily they finished it two days before New Year’s Eve. Before returning home, Li Chenmo said, “Thank you everyone. My wife and I will prepare a meal to thank you after the New Year. Please come over then.”

Although they felt there was no need to invite them for a meal, because the meals prepared for them during this period were full of meat and very delicious, Li Chenmo had invited them again and again. Therefore, they did not refuse and promised to come when the time came.

Before Father Li and Li Chenze left their house, Lu Jueyu said, “Father, eldest brother, we have prepared New Year’s gifts for you. Please wait a moment.”

Lu Jueyu went to the kitchen and came back with a bamboo basket for Father Li. Then she went to the kitchen again and got another bamboo basket for Li Chenze.

Father Li saw the things in the bamboo basket and said, “Third son, save your money. There is no need to give me so many things.”

“That’s right, third brother. These past few days you must have spent a lot of money to buy the meat and white flour. You should keep this for yourself.” Li Chenze added.

Hearing what his father and elder brother said, Li Chenmo was touched and said, “Father, this is the filial piety of Jueyu and I. We also prepared the same thing for Jueyu’s family. If you refuse, we won’t be at ease.”

Father Li sighed and said in a low voice, “Third son, Father doesn’t want to interfere in your family’s affairs. However, you and your wife need to save some money. After all, there are still many places where you need to spend money. If you spend money indiscriminately, what should you do if you run out of money?”

Li Chenmo understood his father’s concerns. After all, in their eyes, although he had some savings, they were not much. He couldn’t tell them that he had a lot of savings from selling things on the black market, so he could only nod and say, “I understand.”

Father Li and Li Chenze breathed a sigh of relief when they heard his words.

“We will accept it this time, but you don’t have to spend so much money on us in the future. As long as you are happy, it is enough.” Father Li said.

“Mhmm.” Li Chenmo nodded.

After seeing them off, he went to the kitchen to fetch a pot of hot water before he went to take a shower. When he came out, he smelled the scent of bamboo and wondered what his wife was doing.

He entered the kitchen, put the pot in the cabinet, and asked, “Wife, what are we having for dinner?”

Hearing his question, Lu Jueyu checked the bamboo rice in the stove and said, “I made mushroom and chicken bamboo shoot soup, also bamboo rice. I made two flavors, sweet and salty because I don’t know which one you like.”

Li Chenmo opened the lid of the pot and immediately smelled the aroma of chicken, mushrooms, and bamboo. He felt his mouth watering and his stomach growling. He closed the lid and asked, “Do you need any help?”

“It’s almost ready. Please help me move the tableware and braised fish to the room.”

“Alright.”

Not long after, Lu Jueyu took out the bamboo from the stove and put it on the plate. At the same time, Li Chenmo also came back and brought the bamboo shoot soup to their room. After placing the food on the low table, Lu Jueyu scooped a bowl of bamboo shoot soup for Li Chenmo and said, “Husband, drink some soup first.”

Li Chenmo took the bowl in her hand, took a sip, and his eyes suddenly lit up. Despite the thick layer of oil on the surface, the soup was refreshing. The taste of chicken and mushrooms had a hint of sweetness, whetting his appetite. He took a bite of the bamboo shoots and tasted the crunchy, smooth texture and sweet taste. The mushrooms were soft and fragrant and the chicken meat was juicy. Before he knew it, he had finished a bowl of bamboo shoot soup.