Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 227 True Feelings
The snow showed no signs of stopping all afternoon, turning the outside world into a vast expanse of white, a silver-clad wonderland.

After resting for two hours at home and recovering from her afternoon nap, Su Ning stretched her back under the eaves and began preparing dinner.

Besides the Yan family and the Fu family, she also had Fu Jiaming secretly inform the three teachers in the cowshed.

Yes, teacher!

Besides learning medicine from Master Liu, she also studied biology and mathematics with Lin Tao and Liang Wanru, believing that it would be a good thing to learn more.

A teacher for one day, a father for life.

Su Ning likes and respects all three teachers very much.

Since it's about discussing the engagement, it's natural to invite them.

Why didn't Ningning sleep a little longer?

"You slept well, but why didn't you rest more, godmother?"

"Don't even mention it, your godfather's snoring... haha, let him sleep by himself."

He smiled and took her arm with both hands, saying, "That gives us a chance to be alone together."

"Haha, yes, let's have a good kiss, mother and daughter!"

They entered the kitchen chatting and laughing. A few pieces of unburnt firewood were still burning in the brazier, and the kettle on the iron rack was puffing out white smoke.

He deftly removed the kettle from the iron hook and poured the hot water into the thermos.

He got up and walked to the makeshift thatched shed outside the kitchen, intending to fetch some firewood and fir leaves for kindling.

When the tarpaulin covering the fire was removed, the firewood inside was neatly piled up, even more than before she left.

It must be that Yanbei had been helping her gather firewood during the days she was away, worried that there wouldn't be enough when she returned.

Thinking of this, a gentle light appeared in Su Ning's eyes, and her smile became even brighter.

After carrying enough firewood and dry leaves to the kitchen, my godmother had already washed and cleaned the two large pots and rice steamer on the stove.

"I must say, the rice cooked in this rice steamer is quite fragrant, it's just a bit hard."

"Yes, when we have a big feast here, we cook rice in a rice steamer when there are many people. The rice has a woody aroma, so it's better if it's a little dry and hard."

Pour in the rinsed rice, add an appropriate amount of water, cover with a round wooden lid, put it in a large pot, and add more water to the outside.

Once the fire is lit, all that's left is to wait for it to cook.

"Ningning, what dishes are you planning to cook?"

Hu Yingtao had just eaten at Su Qingshan's house and inquired about many local customs.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Since we're all here, we should follow the local customs so that others won't have anything to say about us.

According to the procedure, the two parties meet at the woman's home. The daughter is responsible for preparing this meal, which is for the purpose of showcasing her.

That's why she listened to Ningning and didn't rush to be the head chef, but only prepared to help out.

"Let's do the math... for fifteen people, five meat dishes, four vegetable dishes, and a soup should be enough, right?"

"That's definitely enough."

This is because she has the means; other families only offer one or two main dishes at most, which is considered a very good hospitality.

Fortunately, Hu Yingtao wasn't an ignorant and stingy person, otherwise she would have scolded her for being a spendthrift.

With someone to talk to and help with the work, I didn't feel tired. By the time it got dark outside the window, the food was almost ready.

……

As if on cue, just as it got dark and it was exactly six o'clock, everyone entered the house one after another through the small back gate, just as was customary.

Since there weren't as many braziers as Grandpa Su's house, Su Ning planned to eat in the kitchen.

By placing the octagonal table and another table together on top of the brazier, the food not only stays warm but also stays cool for a long time.

"Hey, looks like we're going to get a big meal from them again today!"

"Haha, isn't it good to have good food?"

"Great, of course it's great! I'm just exclaiming, ever since Ningning came along, our food prices have skyrocketed! Life is wonderful! You truly are my good student!"

Liu Wenbo sighed with delight, looking at the little girl whose face was flushed from being so busy, and his heart softened terribly.

Although he ended up with a broken family and nothing, having her as a student made all the suffering he endured seem like nothing!

"Hey, Ningning isn't just your prized student, she's also our student!"

"Fine, fine, you two want to gang up on us, huh? I... I'll call for backup too! Old Yan, you old codger, you're finally here! Hurry up, someone's trying to take Ningning away from us!"

He had barely stepped inside, and before he could even shake off the snowflakes, Yan Changrong reacted immediately to his old friend's joke, feigning anger.

"Heh, whoever dares to steal my Ningning, I'll fight them to the death!" "Hahaha~"

Lin Tao and Liang Wanru looked at each other and burst into laughter, their eyes welling up with tears as they laughed.

Who knows how they got through those tough years?

Two or three months ago, they wouldn't have even dared to dream of achieving what they have today.

It's all because of Ningning.

This rare warmth, no matter how much time has passed, still feels incredibly comforting when you think back on it.

"Jia Dan, how are you feeling now?"

"I have to thank Dr. Liu for the medicine. After finishing this last cycle, the pain in my wound has lessened a lot."

Nodding, Liu Wenbo withdrew his hand from taking the pulse and his gaze unexpectedly met Fu Rong's. He gave him a subtle wink before turning back to look at the young man.

He also hoped that his good disciple could develop the secret medicine as soon as possible, otherwise Fu Jiadan's current symptoms could only be relieved and suppressed by decoctions, but could not be cured.

The pain was actually more psychological, similar to phantom limb pain as described in Western medicine.

There is no other way unless you are fully cured.

To make it easier for Fu Jiadan to move around and avoid having to sit or lie down all the time, Fu Jiaming secretly asked the team's master carpenter to make a wooden wheelchair.

With it, Fu Jiadan was able to occasionally go out for a stroll with the help of his family.

It seems to be working well now; at least it has lessened the gloom in his eyes.

"Everyone's here?"

Wiping her hands with her apron, Su Ning smiled as she stepped over the threshold. Seeing everyone sitting on the sofa, she quickly greeted them, "The fire isn't burning inside, so let's eat in the kitchen today; it'll be warmer there."

"Okay, we'll all follow Ningning's arrangements."

"Hahaha~"

The group of people walked into the kitchen in a rather grand manner, and the Zhang family members, who had just set out the bowls and chopsticks, quickly put on smiles and made way for them.

After Suning introduced them and they exchanged amicable greetings, they all took their seats.

Sitting down next to her, Yan Bei finally had a chance to speak a few words in a low voice.

The two's supposedly discreet little actions were seen by everyone, but everyone just smiled and pretended not to notice.

The rare feast made everyone eat to their heart's content, and they only stopped when their bellies were completely full.

After the food and dishes on the table were cleared away and replaced with teacups and hot water, everyone sat by the fire and chatted about everyday things.

After chatting with the Yan family grandparents for a while, Zhang Qi and Hu Yingtao felt that the Yan family was really good in terms of both family tradition and people.

It's important to know that the temperament of elders can affect whether a young couple will have a comfortable life after marriage.

Finding a good and reliable in-law family is even rarer than finding a good man.

Knowing that they wouldn't be staying in southern Hunan for long, and that both sides were straightforward, Zhang Fu decided not to hide anything.

Zhang Fu glanced at Su Ning, who was oblivious and talking to Yan Bei and Fu Jiaming, then smiled and looked at Yan Changrong.

"Grandpa and Grandma, do you think we should settle this matter now?"

"real?!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Changrong's eyes widened with joy. He was about to ask him about it when the surprise came so unexpectedly.

"It's settled, it's settled! Don't laugh at me, but I haven't been sleeping soundly at night because I'm afraid my chosen granddaughter-in-law will run away!"

"Haha, it's just that Xiao Qi got there first, otherwise I would have been very envious."

"Ha, you? You're kidding me. If I remember correctly, your grandson is only a little over ten years old and hasn't even grown his hair yet. What are you trying to steal!"

"A woman three years older is like a gold brick, a woman six years older is more than enough joy, don't you old fool understand!"

"Get lost! Don't make me beat you up on such a joyous occasion!"

After jokingly scolding Liu Wenbo, Yan Changrong turned around and grabbed Zhang Fu's hand, saying sincerely, "Given the current situation, we can't bring out the things we prepared for our grandson. We can only ask Ning to make do."

But don't worry, we'll make it up to you double in the future. Our whole family loves Ning girl from the bottom of our hearts.

From now on, not only Yan Qi, but everyone in our Yan family will cherish and pamper her, and we will never let her suffer in the slightest.

"We believe, we trust."

Zhang Fu nodded and shook his hand back; they could feel the sincerity in his gesture.

However, although I had mentioned the engagement to Ningning, I still had to ask for her opinion when it came to the actual engagement.

"Ningning, Yanbei, come here for a second!"