Chapter 39
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nTranslator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
nAfter saying goodbye to Philip, Monn immediately went home!
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nThings had been quite chaotic these few days, and he didn’t even buy much food.
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nFor Meng En who was used to working from nine to five, and had every period of time well allocated, it was absolutely unforgivable that he didn’t buy food and cook.
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nMeng En could even imagine that the lady boss of the vegetable store and the aunties at the market would miss the way he bargained.
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nThinking about it again…
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nLittle Elma was about to finish school. It would be awkward if there were no dishes to eat at home!
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nEven if he was hungry, he could not let little Elma starve and mumbled, “Daddy, you forgot to buy food. Elma won’t cook for you anymore!”
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nThinking of this, Meng En kept speeding up that he even used some saint power.
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nIt was not even enough time for a cup of afternoon tea, the city was right in front of him.
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nComing to Saint Selvan City, Meng En quickly rushed to Aunt Mamie’s vegetable shop!
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nAlthough it was not the time for a discount, there were no vegetables at home, so Meng En did not care about this little money.
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n“Oh! Mr. Meng En, it seems that you haven’t been here for a few days!”
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nOutside the vegetable shop, before Meng en entered, a warm voice of a woman came from inside!
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nAs expected, Meng En thought so in his heart.
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nThen, he nodded with a smile and walked into the store,
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n“Mrs. Sandy, you’re the one selling vegetables today! Where’s Aunt Mamie?”
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nThe tall woman in front of him, whose figure could be described as “robust”, was Aunt Mamie’s daughter-in-law.
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nIn the past, when Meng En came to buy vegetables, he had met her a few times!
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nEver since this Madam Sandy had seen Meng En once.
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nShe always wanted to introduce her younger sister to Meng En.
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nEvery time, the corner of Meng En’s mouth twitched as he refused!
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nNot to mention that he was not ready to get married yet.
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nEven if he was, looking at Madam Sandy’s figure, Meng En would not dare to marry her younger sister!
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nIt was not that Meng En had any resistance towards a woman with a robust figure.
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nHe simply prefered beautiful women.
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n“Mom is resting today. She might be shopping at the market with the auntie next door…”
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nMadam Sandy replied enthusiastically and then winked at Meng En.
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n“Hey, Mr. Meng En, seriously, do you want to meet my younger sister?”
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n“She’s a beauty! That’s what my family says!”
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nMeng En’s temples throbbed, and he quickly waved his hand to reject the offer!
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nIt didn’t matter if she was good-looking or not, the main thing was that he really couldn’t control her figure!
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n“Mr. Meng En, you’re just too shy!”
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nI’m not shy! I’m scared!
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nMeng En’s heart was filled with bitterness.
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nThen he joked, “If she’s a beautiful woman like the Princess of a kingdom, I’ll consider it…”
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n“Really?” Sandy pursed her lips and snickered.
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nSoon, Meng En picked a few vegetables.
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nCabbage, broccoli…
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nAnyway, the final destiny of these vegetables was to be washed and directly cooked.
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nSo Meng En didn’t care much about the type!
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nAs long as it was vegetables, they could basically be vitamin supplements.
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n“These will do.”
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nMadam Sandy took the vegetables Meng En picked and weighed them on a scale that looked antique.
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nShe smiled and saidm
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n“Two shillings and six pence!”
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nMeng En nodded and handed her a five shillings coin.
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nAfter Madam Sandy gave him back the two shillings and fourteen pence coin.
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nMeng En nodded politely and walked out of the vegetable shop.
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nBehind him, Meng En could still vaguely hear Madam Sandy’s muttering,
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n“Mr. Meng En is good in every way, but he’s too shy…”
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nThe corner of his mouth twitched as he walked towards old John’s beef shop.
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nMeat was a must-have food in Meng En’s house. Firstly, Meng En had to consume a lot of it himself, and secondly, when Elma was growing, she needed more nutrition.
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n“Beef, steak…”
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nMeng En picked and chose, and soon picked out a good amount of meat.
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n…
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nTen minutes later, Meng En returned home.
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nIn his hands, he was already carrying a large pile of ingredients!
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nBecause he did not buy them at discount time, the total price was slightly higher than usual, costing a total of 11 shillings!
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nWhen he reached home, little Elma had not came back yet.
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nMeng En hurriedly washed the ingredients and made the Old Three Dishes!
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nNot long after.
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nLittle Elma’s voice came from outside the door.
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n“Daddy Meng En, I’m Back!”
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n“Alma’s back? Come and eat!”
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n“It can’t be beef soup, boiled vegetables, and baked bread again, right?”
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n“Umm… balanced nutrition, balanced nutrition!”
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nMeng En smiled awkwardly and placed the Old Three Dishes on the table.
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nOf course, there was still some leftover fish on the table from the morning, so Meng En warmed it up a little.
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nAlthough little Alma disliked it, she was still very happy when she ate.
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n“Dad! Something interesting happened in school today. Lena was last in the running test in physical education class today.”
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n“Isn’t she the best in your class?”
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n“She has the best academic performance, but her physique is a little weak.”
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n“What about Elma’s physique?”
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n“Me?” Elma pointed at herself with her fingers and said proudly, “I can beat dad to the ground!”
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n“…” Meng En praised her lovingly, “Yes, yes, yes, little Elma is the best…”
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nAfter the father and daughter finished their meal, little Elma took the initiative to help Meng En clean up the kitchen and the dining room.
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nMeng En smiled with relief and praised little Elma!
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nAfter dinner, it was the usual “Five-In-A-Row chess game” between the two of them!
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nToday, Meng En was lucky enough to win two out of ten games!
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nLittle Elma was stunned!
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nAt nine thirty, Meng En was on his bed on time.
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n…
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