Chapter 507: Vying for Favor

Chapter 507: Vying for Affection

Su He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Mom, you can learn just by watching me."

Wu Yanhua knew that, of course, but she just didn’t want Su He to have to do everything herself after returning to the village.

If she had to do everything back in the village, what if she didn’t want to come back someday?

"No, let me do it. I want to learn how to make it so I can treat the family to it later. The kids absolutely love everything you make. Right now, you’re their number one favorite."

Wu Yanhua laughed as she poured out the flour.

Seeing this, Su He didn’t insist on doing the work herself.

Soon, the entire Fu Family had gathered.

As soon as the children arrived, the whole house became bustling with noise and energy.

The adults were all chatting among themselves, creating a bustling atmosphere.

It really felt like the New Year's spirit was setting in—just look at this liveliness.

The couplets and lanterns were already hung up around the house, bright and festive, creating a joyous atmosphere.

The Fu family's daughters-in-law were incredibly enthusiastic, all eager to help with frying the fried dough today.

Su He didn’t compete with them and simply directed from the side.

Soon, the aroma of frying filled the air from the pot of oil.

The children, who had been playing outside, could no longer sit still and rushed into the kitchen, clamoring to eat the fried dough.

It had been so long since they’d had any, and freshly fried dough was the most delicious.

"I want some, I want some, Auntie, I want some!" Niu Niu gazed at the fried dough in the pot, unable to help swallowing.

"Alright, alright, you’ll have some. The first batch will go to the children, no need to rush," Su He quickly reassured them.

"Once it’s done, you can all take some and eat together. No one needs to fight over who gets it first," Wu Yanhua added promptly.

These little ones were giving her a headache with all their noise, all the time.

"Okay, then we’ll wait right here." Zhuang Zhuang stood beside Su He, gazing longingly at the pot, occasionally swallowing.

Everyone couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of these little foodies.

"Alright, alright, it’s ready, but it’s still hot. Aren’t you afraid of burning your tongues?" Zhang Xiaohua brought the fried dough over to the children, wrapped each piece in paper towels, and handed one to each of them.

"Wow~" the children excitedly exclaimed.

Niu Niu took the fried dough and quickly took a bite.

Let alone here at the Fu family's home, even back in the city, her mother hadn’t made this lately.

Mainly because Su He was too busy and simply never had the time to make it.

"So good, Mommy, try some." After taking a bite herself, Niu Niu hurriedly offered it to her mother to share.

Su He took a tiny bite and smiled, praising her daughter, "Mmm, delicious. Niu Niu is so good."

Seeing this, the other children also handed their fried dough to Su He, saying, "Auntie, try some."

"Auntie, try mine."

"Me too, Auntie, try mine!"

"Me! Me! Mine!"

A bunch of little kids started showing off for Su He.

Wu Yanhua felt like intervening at the sight.

Niu Niu was sharing with her mother, but these little ones didn't follow her example and share with their own moms—they all went to Su He instead.

It really shows how popular Su He is among the children.

"Alright, alright, you guys eat up. There's plenty more in the pot, and I'll have some later—I'll have a few all to myself," Su He said proudly.

Zhuang Zhuang looked at his aunt and said hesitantly, "Auntie, I want to have a few all to myself too. Is that okay?"

Everyone was amused by the child.

Fu Guoqing gently patted his son's head and chuckled, "You're quite greedy, aren't you?"

"Exactly, finish that one first and see if you can still eat more. If you can, I'll give you another one," Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but laugh at her son's antics.

In the middle of all the excitement, the second batch of fried dough was ready.

This time, Wu Yanhua first offered some to Su Shiming and his wife, as well as Lan Ruolin, for them to try.

"Mmm, this is really delicious. Su He, why haven't you made this in the city?" Wen Qing couldn't help but ask.

Su He felt a bit awkward and explained, "Mom, I just haven't had the time."

"Exactly, our daughter is so busy—where would she find the time to make these?" Su Shiming said, blowing on his fried dough and eating with such delight that his mouth was glistening with oil.

So good.

"It's alright, you can teach me how to make them later, and I'll make them for you," Wen Qing said with a smile.

"I can help too," Lan Ruolin chimed in happily, enjoying her treat.

With Gu Yanzhi gone, it was clear that Lan Ruolin's previously worried expression had brightened up.