Chapter 985 The Literature of Henpecked Husbands: Teaching by Example

"Grandma, do you know what mushrooms are? Can you help us check if there are any poisonous ones?"

The toxic ones must be picked out.

Shen Lu also planned to ask her second aunt to help prepare the mushrooms and vacuum-pack some of them to take away.

For example, making a wild mushroom and meat sauce would be very fragrant.

"Not really."

Grandma Shen went back inside, put on a pair of reading glasses, and looked carefully. She found that there really wasn't any.

"You two have pretty good eyesight and memories." This wasn't Shen Lu's first time up the mountain, and the mushrooms she picked weren't poisonous, so it was understandable.

But since it was Lu Xingye's first time picking mushrooms and they weren't poisonous, it just shows that he has excellent eyesight.

Identifying mushrooms is not an easy task.

Because some poisonous mushrooms look very similar to edible mushrooms.

They're having a feast at noon, otherwise they could have washed some food and eaten it beforehand.

However, seeing that there was still time, Grandma Shen accompanied Shen Lu and the others to wash the mushrooms first.

"Don't wait for your second aunt to come and wash this afternoon. The banquet this time was prepared by her eldest brother from her maternal family. She's also very tired from helping out."

"Washing mushrooms isn't difficult." Although Grandma Shen doesn't do much chores, she's not completely incapable of doing them.

She washed them herself while teaching the two of them.

Shen Lu and Lu Xingye are both action-oriented people. As they learn, their hands-on skills also become stronger.

They managed to wash all the mushrooms before 10 o'clock.

During this time, her second aunt knew that she and Lu Xingye hadn't eaten breakfast, so she cooked two bowls of wild mushroom and chicken offal noodles and had them delivered to them.

The soup base used is the chicken soup that will be served today, it's so delicious it'll make your eyebrows fall off.

My second aunt didn't cook much; she just brought over a large bowl.

"Second Grandma told you two to share the food. There was so much good food at noon. If you're full now, you won't be able to finish it at the banquet later."

These are Second Aunt's exact words; Little Stone is merely repeating them.

"Thank you, Little Stone." Shen Lu went into the house and gave him a box of chocolates.

She didn't bring much with her this time; the chocolate was something Lu Xingye had someone buy and put in the trunk.

When she was scared, she would sometimes crave snacks, but she couldn't find any in the village.

Shen Lu: "..." Perhaps they misunderstand her? When has she ever been greedy?

What's more, there are plenty of delicious things to eat in the village, and snacks can be made on the spot.

However, she did not reject Lu Xingye's feelings.

Now, even if I give it to Xiao Shitou, it's still presentable.

The two were already very hungry, and sharing a bowl of noodles probably only made them about half full.

Shen Lu also ate two pieces of chocolate.

The child is very kind; he shared the box with everyone as soon as he opened it.

Stone's mother is very good at educating her children.

Of all the children in the village, Shen Lu's favorite is Little Stone.

After finishing her meal, Shen Lu went to change her clothes.

As the young clan leader, Shen Lu's attire was quite formal.

Grandma Shen had also changed her clothes by then. It was almost time, so they went straight to the ancestral hall.

The area outside the ancestral hall was bustling with activity. When Shen Lu and Old Madam Shen appeared, firecrackers went off.

Shen Jidong and Jenny waited until the firecrackers stopped before bringing their child over.

The main reason is that the child is too young, and we're afraid he'll be frightened by the sound of firecrackers.

Shen Zhuangzhuang is indeed as his name suggests, as he is quite robust.

He lay in the stroller, fast asleep, and everyone who saw him praised how well the baby was being raised.

Besides Shen Jidong and his wife, there was also an elderly woman from the Shen family, who was beaming with joy because she had a great-grandson.

The great-grandmother was dressed festively in a dark red cheongsam, and she couldn't stop smiling the whole way.

She was especially delighted when someone praised little Shen Zhuangzhuang.

Once they arrived at the ancestral hall, Lu Xingye, being an outsider, was not allowed to enter.

They could only stand and watch the excitement from the open space outside the ancestral hall.

The people of Shenjia Village were already familiar with Lu Xingye's identity.

Occasionally, men of all ages would exchange a few words with him.

"How long do you plan to stay this time, young master, since you've come back with the young clan leader?"

"Young Master, aren't you very busy? Why did you come along? Are you reluctant to part with our young clan leader?"

"Uncle..."

Lu Xingye gradually lost himself amidst the constant calls of "son-in-law".

The country folk are simple and honest; they don't think too much. Calling Lu Xingye "son-in-law" isn't obsequious or flattering; it's perfectly natural.

The people of Shenjia Village were always kind to their sons-in-law, and even more so to Lu Xingye, the fiancé of the young clan leader.

People even shared their experiences with him, telling him how to get along well with girls.

"Son-in-law, there's no need to worry. We see that the young clan leader is easy to get along with. Actually, all women are the same. As long as you listen to her and treat her words as gospel, she'll be happy."

"Yes, as long as a woman is happy, she will agree to whatever you want to do."

"Also, when the two of you have a conflict, never argue with her. If you raise your voice, they will say that you are yelling at her."

"Yes, yes, and if these two people want to stay together for a long time, they can't be at odds and argue."

"Young master, if you marry our young clan leader in the future, you must not embarrass her. You must give in to her when you quarrel."

"If you give in a little, and then another little, and keep giving in, you won't be able to argue."

Lu Xingye: "..."

Are you guys teaching me about henpecked husband culture?

A few honest-looking men, you laugh at me for being henpecked, I laugh at you for being henpecked.

They were also voted the most afraid of their wives.

The middle-aged man roared, "What's wrong with being afraid of your wife? Being afraid of your wife is the only way to have a good life!"

"You're still talking about me? Isn't Second Uncle the most henpecked man in our village?"

Second Master is Shen Erbo.

While Lu Xingye appeared to be watching the ancestral worship ceremony inside, he was actually listening intently to the gossip.

"How is Second Master afraid of his wife? Doesn't Second Madam always listen to him?"

"Don't listen to him. It's just that Second Madam is smart and knows how to give Second Master face in front of others."

“It’s not like this at home. Once, my family made tofu and I took it to my second grandmother, hoping she could make a couple of dishes for the clan chief to try.”

"When he saw her scolding the Second Master at home, the Second Master didn't even dare to lift his head."

The group chatted and laughed until the ceremony ended. They greeted Lu Xingye before dispersing.

Lu Xingye initially thought he was just hearing gossip, but later he realized that these people were deliberately telling him this.

The purpose was to gain his approval of their "henpecked husband literature".

Goodness, who said country folk are all simple and honest?

These people have put a lot of thought into protecting their young clan leader.

Lu Xingye found it amusing. How could they not be simple and honest? But they were only concerned about their young clan leader!

Lu Xingye even saw several men being pulled aside by their wives, who grabbed their ears and asked them if they had completed their mission.

"Of course it's done, and my son-in-law agrees with what we said."

"That's right, you woman, don't get physical with others outside. Be careful that the young clan leader doesn't follow your example and become a shrew too."

"What?! You dare call me a shrew?!"

The couple started arguing instantly, but he could tell that the man didn't really intend to argue with his wife.

This might be what he meant by giving in one step at a time, always yielding to his wife.