Traveling through the famine, I stockpiled supplies like crazy

Chapter 322 The Taoist Priest is Back

The Taoist priest wiped his hair while walking towards the kitchen and said, "Wow, you really cooked a lot of dishes? Is this really prepared to welcome me back?"

“Hahahaha, you still don’t believe me even after I told you. Otherwise, why would Xiaohan suddenly cook so many dishes?”

Although Grandpa Zhao said so, the Taoist priest still looked skeptical, always feeling that there was something he didn't know about.

I thought about it and decided not to think about it anymore. Who cares! As long as I have something to eat today, it’s fine.

I haven't eaten the food cooked by the girl for such a long time, and I really miss it.

No matter why I made so many dishes, since I came here today, I made them all for myself.

After figuring it out, he moved a chair and sat at the kitchen door. He looked at Mu'er standing next to Grandpa Zhao and said, "Oh, I actually ignored Mu'er. It's all your fault for making me angry as soon as you came."

Then he softened his voice and said, "Mu'er, come here and show Grandpa Taoist priest if you are strong or not."

Maybe Mu'er hadn't seen the Taoist priest for a long time, and she was a little scared for a moment, so she shrank closer to her great-grandfather.

After all, Mu'er is less than two and a half years old now and doesn't remember much.

Moreover, the Taoist priest doesn’t look like a good person. He has such a bad temper and is so fierce.

"Hahaha, Mu'er, I haven't seen you for a long time and I almost forgot about it." Grandpa Zhao continued.

"Mu'er, this is the Taoist priest. Have you forgotten? Come and let the Taoist priest hug you." Xu Han said.

After hearing what her mother said, Mu'er carefully moved closer to the Taoist priest.

The Taoist priest hugged Mu'er and shook her, saying, "Not bad, not bad. You have gained a lot of weight and are a lot taller."

"You've been gone for more than half a year. How could you not gain weight and height?" Grandpa Zhao said mercilessly.

"You old man, if you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb."

Seeing this, Xu Han quickly changed the subject and said, "Master, you haven't seen Ze'er yet. Ze'er is sleeping. I'll bring him out to show you."

"No, no, you guys are busy, I'll go check it out myself. Remember to make more of my favorite dishes."

"Don't worry! I won't forget it." Xu Han replied with a smile.

Then the Taoist priest carried Mu'er to the main room and saw Ze'er sleeping in the small room. The Taoist priest took a look and came out.

After a while, the laughter of Mu'er and the Taoist priest could be heard from the main room.

"Children forget things quickly, but also become familiar with things quickly. It's only been a short while, and they are already laughing so happily." Grandpa Zhao said with a smile.

"The main reason is that we often mention the Taoist priest in front of the children. Although they are strangers to him after a long time, they are not unfamiliar with the name." Lu Chuan continued.

"You're right. Next time the Taoist priest goes out, we won't mention him. Let Mu'er and Ze'er forget about him and let him be sad. It's his fault for being gone for such a long time!" Grandpa Zhao said with a little dissatisfaction.

Xu Han and Lu Chuan just smiled and said nothing when they heard this.

Everyone knew that the Taoist priest had sent very few letters during this period, and Grandpa Zhao was worried about his old friend.

After Xu Han finished preparing dinner, the sky gradually darkened.

It always gets dark earlier on rainy nights than on sunny nights.

The family sat around the dining table in the main room, eating dinner in a lively atmosphere.

"We haven't drunk this wine recently. This is specially reserved for you," Grandpa Zhao boasted.

The Taoist priest obviously didn't believe what Grandpa Zhao said. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip of wine. "Hiss, comfortable."

"How is it? Does it still taste the same as before?" Xu Han asked the Taoist priest as he saw that he was enjoying it.

"It feels a little more fragrant than the previous wine. Not bad."

"Hahahaha, as long as you like it, I'll find a way to make some fruit wine for you when the time comes. You can also try white wine."

"White wine? Is it delicious?" The Taoist priest couldn't help but ask curiously when he heard Xu Han talking about the new wine.

"I don't know how to explain this, but the alcohol content is higher than the wine bought in the county. I will try to make some after the grain arrives to see if I can make it."

"Okay, okay, I'll be waiting then."

"Speaking of which, Master, how did you think of buying a cow?" Lu Chuan changed the subject.

"I thought you would plow the land and plant crops in the spring, so when I came back, I bought a cow from somewhere else.

I have to say that this cow walks too slowly. If it weren’t for it, I would have been home long ago.” The Taoist priest complained again.

"The cow is a little slow, but it was really a good buy. You don't know how tired Grandpa Zhao and I have been turning the soil in the past six months. We have been too busy with the housework." Lu Chuan said with a smile.

"We are waiting for you to come back to work. You are very strong, so the task of plowing the soil will be left to you two. I can't do it anymore. Spring plowing is about to start, so you come back at the right time." Grandpa Zhao said.

"Come on, you just don't want to do it."

"Hahaha, Grandpa Zhao has been really busy lately, taking care of the kids and farming at the same time."

"Don't speak for him. Don't I know his physique? He's strong enough to hold the weight of a bull."

"Hahahaha." Everyone laughed.

Ze'er in the room woke up when he heard the sound.

Seeing this, Xu Han hurried into the room and carried him out.

"Ze'er, look, this is the Taoist priest." Xu Han said softly.

The Taoist priest took Ze'er over. Ze'er was not afraid of strangers and laughed out loud.

"Hey, this kid isn't shy. Not bad, not bad."

"Ze'er is very naughty, completely different from Mu'er, and very active.

We can't take care of it anymore, so we'll leave it to you from now on." Lu Chuan said maliciously.

"Okay, okay, okay. This kid looks strong and has a good chance of training in martial arts. Leave it to me from now on."

After hearing what the Taoist priest said, Xu Han and Lu Chuan couldn't help but look at each other and smiled at the same time.

It’s great that there is someone to help take care of the children. Grandpa Zhao is responsible for the enlightenment and education of the eldest son, and the Taoist priest is responsible for the enlightenment and education of the younger son.

Two people each take charge of one and the job is done.

Lu Chuan and Xu Han can just lie down. That’s great. They really want to laugh out loud, what should they do?

No, you must hold it in, you can't let anyone see through you.

Then Lu Chuan changed the subject and asked, "Master, did you pass by the county town on your way back? How is the situation down the mountain?"

"I passed by and went in to take a look. The county town has already started to build houses. Things will gradually return to normal.

The fields and homesteads of farmers living at the foot of the mountain have also been redistributed.

We are now rushing to build the house, and then we will prepare for the spring ploughing."