0p0 Chapter 251 Goddaughter
Chapter 251 Goddaughter
After finishing her second bowl of yellow croaker noodles with great satisfaction, Grandma Zhou's face showed a long-lost smile.
The rich and delicious broth, the tender and delicate fish, and the chewy noodles blended perfectly together, immersing her taste buds in a culinary feast.
This sense of satisfaction comes not only from the deliciousness of the food itself, but also from the physical changes that these two bowls of yellow croaker noodles brought her.
At that moment, Grandma Zhou felt a warm current gradually spreading from her stomach to her whole body, as if the warm sun in winter had pierced through layers of cold fog, spreading warmth to every corner.
Her body, which had been feeling a bit cold, gradually warmed up, and she could even feel the warmth in her fingertips.
At the same time, the hunger that had been bothering her disappeared completely, and her empty stomach was filled to the brim, giving her a feeling of fulfillment.
Moreover, as the food was digested and absorbed, Mrs. Zhou found that her fatigue had also lessened considerably.
It was as if those heavy burdens had been suddenly lifted, making me feel much lighter.
However, despite having already eaten two bowls, Grandma Zhou still seemed to want more.
She licked her lips, savoring the wonderful taste, and wondered if she should have another bowl.
After all, such delicious food is hard to resist, and the feeling of happiness after being full is even more irresistible.
Thinking this, she handed over her bowl, saying, "Another bowl, please."
Granny Zhang was shocked that the old lady could eat another bowl. She knew that in the past month, she had only eaten three chicken soup wontons, which was the most she had eaten in a month.
“Grandma Zhou, you can’t eat anymore. Your stomach has been empty for a long time. If you eat too much suddenly, your stomach won’t be able to handle it.”
"There's also pickled bamboo shoots and pork soup. Would you like to have another bowl of soup?" Shen Cao took the empty bowl from Old Mrs. Zhou and, instead of rushing to serve her noodles, gently suggested.
After listening to Shen Cao's words, Grandma Zhou felt that what she said made sense and nodded with a smile.
"Child, go get me another bowl of soup, I want to taste your soup-making skills again." She looked at Shen Cao with a loving expression.
Shen Cao served her a bowl of pickled bamboo shoots and pork soup, adding a piece of lettuce. She was worried that the old lady would have trouble digesting the rest and that it would put a strain on her stomach.
Looking at the soup in her hand, Grandma Zhou said with great satisfaction, "This soup looks delicious."
"Grandma Zhou, you've already eaten some yellow croaker meat. I was worried that the meat and bamboo shoots in this soup would be hard for you to digest, so I served you a few pieces of stewed lettuce to satisfy your craving."
"If you want to eat other ingredients, I'll make them for you when you feel better."
"Come here." Old Mrs. Zhou pulled her hand and made her sit on the edge of the bed.
Having just eaten something, she has regained much of her energy.
She raised her hand and placed it on Shen Cao's head. "Child, you're so thoughtful."
"I knew you were a perfect match for me; I liked you at first sight."
“She is indeed a clever and bright girl. How about I adopt you as my goddaughter?” She felt a strong connection with the child the moment she saw her.
In particular, when I tasted the yellow croaker noodles she made, they tasted almost exactly the same as the ones her older sister used to make when she was a girl.
She had just had this thought, otherwise she wouldn't have given her the jade bracelet that she had had for decades.
Shen Cao was somewhat surprised, but she did not hesitate at all and got up and knelt on the ground.
"Grandma Zhou, it is my greatest honor that you have accepted me as your goddaughter."
She looked up at Master Zhou again, "But this matter is of great importance, and I haven't discussed it with my parents yet, I..."
Hearing Shen Cao's words, Old Mrs. Zhou liked her even more.
She knew her concerns, and saying she would go back and discuss it with her parents was just a way of giving herself time to think things through.
From any perspective, this matter did her no harm, but for the Zhou family, they might have gained another relative from now on.
She was afraid that the other members of the Zhou family would disagree and wanted her to reconsider. This child was indeed meticulous and thoughtful; she hadn't misjudged him.
She wasn't in a hurry. She first had Zhang Mama help her up. "Child, I didn't think it through. Go back and discuss it with your parents."
"As for my attitude, it will not change. I am very happy to see you right now."
"The food you cooked reminded me of many things from my hometown, and it helped ease my homesickness."
Seeing his mother so happy, Mr. Zhou understood what Shen Cao meant when she looked at him earlier.
Shen Cao was afraid that Old Mrs. Zhou would like her and acknowledge her as her, but they would disagree.
He quickly stepped forward and said, "Yes, Miss Shen, since the old lady likes you, we are very willing to make this opportunity happen."
Shen Cao never expected that her trip to the Zhou residence to cook a meal would lead to such a fortunate opportunity.
She liked Grandma Zhou very much, which reminded her of her great-grandmother from her previous life, who was also so loving.
The moment she met Old Mrs. Zhou, she was reminded of her own great-grandmother. Not only did she catch Old Mrs. Zhou's eye, but Old Mrs. Zhou also caught her eye.
This was the first time she had ever been able to completely let down her guard with a stranger, to trust and like them so much.
"It's delicious. The taste is no worse than what I had at the best restaurant in Hangzhou. In fact, this soup has an unforgettable aftertaste."
Grandma Zhou took a sip of soup, then scooped up a piece of lettuce from the soup and put it in her mouth.
The lettuce was stewed until it was very soft and flavorful. She didn't need to chew it at all; it just melted in her mouth with a gentle sip.
After she finished drinking it, the delicious taste of the soup lingered in her mouth for a long time.
If it weren't for her current weak spleen and stomach, she really would like to eat another bowl.
Everyone smiled with relief when they saw that the old lady had not only eaten three bowls of food, but had not vomited or felt nauseous after so long.
They all looked gratefully at the little girl standing in front of the old lady.
It turns out that Mrs. Zhou's poor appetite and nausea at the sight of food were due to her homesickness.
The reason I couldn't eat for a while was mainly because I was homesick and anxious.
Now, Shen Cao has cooked her hometown dishes, which has slightly eased her homesickness.
In addition, her yellow croaker noodles tasted almost exactly the same as the ones her older sister used to make.
Her nausea and vomiting symptoms subsided significantly.
In addition, Shen Cao's cooking was so delicious that it whetted her appetite, and she ate quite a lot.
Inside the Zhou family's main hall...
Shen Cao carefully took out the bracelet that Old Madam Zhou had just given her and handed it to Master Zhou.
“Mr. Zhou, this is a bracelet that the old lady just gave me. It’s far too valuable for me to accept.”
Master Zhou had a good impression of Shen Cao before, and the young girl was neither humble nor arrogant in front of him, without the slightest bit of flattery.
Today, in the old lady's room, he saw it clearly; the worry in his eyes about the old lady's health was genuine.
He was overjoyed when he heard that the old lady wanted to adopt him as her granddaughter.
The old lady is so lucky to have such a well-behaved granddaughter.
In fact, the Zhou family benefited from this situation.
He waved his hand, "The old lady and you are destined to meet. Since she gave it to you, just accept it."
"You should go back and discuss what the old lady said with your parents. The old lady is serious, and the Zhou family takes it very seriously."
Seeing the serious look on Master Zhou's face, Shen Cao knew that he didn't just want to make the old lady happy, but really wanted the old lady to take her in as her granddaughter.