Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 889

Chapter 889: Summer Harvest ( 2 )
So, hearing Dong Li’s words, one of the villagers laughed and said, “Dong Li, are you sure your mother made the snacks and breakfast? Maybe the person who prepared the food is your father.”

Hearing this, Dong Li smiled and said, “Auntie, I have a very good pair of eyes and it is impossible to mistake my mother for my father. I am not that stupid.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the other villagers laughed. Although his words seemed innocent, he indirectly called the woman stupid and blind.

Li Chenmo glanced at his son, smiled, and said nothing. Some things should still be left to the children. After all, there is no malicious intent in what a child says and can be casually dismissed as a joke.

If he had said these words, he was afraid this matter would escalate and implicate his wife and children. Therefore, it is a blessing to have a smart son who can protect his mother.

Li Chenmo patted Dong Li on the back and said in a low voice, “Well done.”

Dong Li was very happy to receive his father’s praise. He knew that his father was not an innocent and honest man. It was impossible for him not to feel upset when the villagers spoke of his wife in that way.

As their son, it was his duty to protect them. Since he can’t play those little jokes with the villagers like before, he can only make this kind of harmless joke. Words may not kill or injure others, but they can still annoy people.

Thirty minutes later, they finally arrived at the north area. Putting the bamboo basket under the tree, Dong Li and Li Chenmo drank some water before going to work.

Both were wearing long-sleeved shirts made of thin material. Although this fabric looks similar to the fabrics others use, the material is different.

It absorbs sweat better, is also cool on the skin, and is breathable, making hot temperatures more bearable. They also wore bamboo hats on their heads and towels around their necks to protect them from the scorching sun.

While the two were busy working, Dong Huang finally finished helping Lu Jueyu harvest the vegetables.

After resting for a while, she washed her face and hands, then went to find her mother and said, “Mother, I’m going to help Ah Lin pick pigweed. Then, I will be back in the evening.”

When Lu Jueyu heard this, she frowned and asked, “Xiao Huang, are you going alone?”

Dong Huang nodded and said, “Mother, I know the way. My brother and I often visit Ah ​​Lin, so I can go alone.”

Lu Jueyu initially wanted her not to go because she was too young. But when she thought that her daughter was different from other children, she swallowed her words back.

Dong Huang used to work. Before being adopted by her, she often went to pick pigweed and collect firewood alone. So, she had no reason to stop her. Instead of keeping her in a small cage, she would support her and let her fly free.

Thinking of this, Lu Jueyu smiled and said, “Okay. Then mother will prepare some food and snacks for you and Xiao Lin. When you feel tired, take a break and remember to drink enough water.”

When Dong Huang heard this, she felt happy. She thought her mother wouldn’t agree.

After being adopted, she was loved by her adoptive parents and rarely allowed to do heavy work. As a result, most people forget that she started collecting pigweed and firewood with her brother at the age of two.

“Thank you, Mother!” she said with a bright smile.

Lu Jueyu patted her head and reminded her, “Although you are very strong, you must be careful when going to the foothills. Don’t go too far into the mountains.”

“Xiao Huang will remember Mother’s words,” she promised.

“Go change your clothes and put on your hat,” Lu Jueyu said and walked to the kitchen.

When Dong Huang went to change clothes and get tools, Lu Jueyu prepared a basket of food and water.

For snacks, she prepared some apples and roasted chestnuts. For lunch, she made some meat buns and pancakes. This kind of food will be easier to eat in the foothills.

As for drinks, she took two bottles of water from her space and mixed a pinch of spiritual herbs powder. In addition, she also brought two bottles of aloe vera juice out of her space and placed it in the bamboo basket.

When she came out of the kitchen, she saw her daughter waiting for her in the front yard. Looking at her eager expression, she smiled and said, “Xiao Huang, remember to drink the juice. It can cool you down and prevent heatstroke.”

Dong Huang put the bamboo basket on her own big basket and carried it on her back. Before leaving, she said, “Mother, I’m leaving.”

“Mn, be careful on the road,” Lu Jueyu reminded her again.

Standing at the door, she looked at her daughter’s little back and sighed. Even a five-year-old girl needs to work to earn points, but she just stays at home. She felt ashamed at the thought.

Now that lunch was ready, she had nothing to do at home. Instead of wasting time, why not earn some work points?

With this thought in mind, she quickly locked the door, came to the woodshed, and walked out carrying a big basket. After making sure there was no one around, she took out the pigweed growing in the space and filled the bamboo basket.

Compared with the pigweed growing in the foothills, the pigweed grown in her space is more tender and harvested when young. Therefore, the taste is less bitter and it is easy to digest after cooking.

Normally, she only uses this only to cook pig feed for Li Lingyun’s pig farm and the pigs raised by her husband. But the number of pigweeds in the foothills has become less and less, so she can only pull out the one planted in her space.