Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 286: Fragrant Peanut Oil

"Oh no, Mom’s back. If she sees us using oil like this, she’ll definitely beat us to death."

At this point, he straightened his back, patted his chest, and promised, "Third Sister, don’t worry. I’ll tell Mom it was me who stole the oil. I won’t let Mom hit you."

Su Jianwen nodded, "Third Sister, me too."

Su Xiaoxiao thought to herself these two boys were worth doting on, but it probably wouldn’t be necessary. The sweet potato balls were fried, and she just had to quietly put the small pot away while they weren’t paying attention.

Although the oil wasn’t stolen, if her mom saw her wasting it like this, she’d probably scold her.

Taking advantage of them looking outside, Su Xiaoxiao quickly fished out the fried sweet potato balls and casually put the pot and oil into the small storage, done.

As soon as Liu Cuilan entered the yard, she smelled a fragrant aroma.

She squinted her eyes. This is... peanut oil!

These two little troublemakers had secretly stolen oil again! Last time they wasted half a can, and it pained her so much she almost had a heart attack.

She expertly grabbed a broomstick, angrily raising her voice, "Su Jianwen, Su Jianwu, get out here!"

The angry roar echoed through the entire yard, causing Su Jianwu’s body to tremble. He tugged at Su Jianwen’s sleeve, "Fourth Brother, why don’t you go first?"

Su Jianwen replied tactfully, "How about you go first."

While the two of them were staring at each other, Liu Cuilan kicked open the door and appeared at the doorway with the broomstick, looking fierce.

"Explain why you’re wasting the peanut oil again?"

Seeing the broomstick in their mom’s hand, Su Jianwu’s leg reflexively began to tremble. But remembering his promise to Third Sister, he tried to straighten his back, "That’s right, Fourth Brother and I did it, Mom, hit us?"

He couldn’t help but add, "Can you just hit our butt?"

The other spots have less flesh and hurt more.

Liu Cuilan gave the broomstick a few taps in her palm and sneered, "Wait for me while I check how much is gone."

How much oil is gone will decide where and how hard I hit.

"Aren’t you following me?"

Seeing the two still standing there blankly, Liu Cuilan shouted again.

The two didn’t dare to argue and obediently followed.

Su Xiaoxiao also carried two full trays of fragrant taro sweet potato balls and followed along.

Liu Cuilan was too focused on her precious peanut oil to notice the extra person behind.

The group marched straight towards the oil canister.

Liu Cuilan kept the broomstick tightly in her grasp, nervously reached out to lift the lid, and then... froze.

The canister was full, not only not diminished but clearly even fuller. What happened here? Did we have burglars?

No way, what kind of burglar doesn’t steal things but brings stuff into the house?

Su Xiaoxiao then spoke up, "Mom, the factory director at the detergent plant gave me a can of peanut oil as a thank-you for providing them a formula earlier, along with some shampoos and soaps. I just poured the oil into the can now."

So, the smell earlier was because Third Sis was pouring oil?

Liu Cuilan suspiciously turned to look at Su Xiaoxiao and then glared at the two brothers, "Why did you two admit to wasting the peanut oil wrongly?"

The two hadn’t expected this turn of events and were all prepared for a thorough beating, yet it all ended like this?

How did Third Sister manage to hide the pot and oil? And to pour oil into the canister, they thought it was...

Su Xiaoxiao coughed twice, touched her nose, thinking it was just that her Mom was too fast, and she hadn’t had time.

"Mom, Director Li also gifted me lots of food. Come and try it, it’s freshly done and smells amazing."

Su Xiaoxiao eagerly showed off the fragrant taro sweet potato balls.

Liu Cuilan’s gaze was drawn to the two trays of golden balls. My goodness, no wonder it smelled so good; it was these.

This Director Li not only gifted food but also other things; could he possibly be somewhat interested in our Third girl?

Otherwise, why would precious peanut oil be given out just like that, and even a whole can?

Liu Cuilan’s look at Su Xiaoxiao started to turn strange, noticing her mom’s dangerous thoughts, Su Xiaoxiao quickly interrupted, "Mom, Director Li is about your age and his daughter is nearly my age. Their factory is doing well, and they tend to be generous."

Turns out it was a misunderstanding.

Liu Cuilan cleared her throat, unable to help but comment, "Director Li is quite nice."

"Who says not."

Su Xiaoxiao spoke as she placed the sweet potato balls on the table and picked up the net bag she’d set aside earlier, spreading it on the table.

Inside were lots of bottles and jars.

Liu Cuilan asked incredulously, "Did he gift all this?"

"No."

Su Xiaoxiao replied.

Liu Cuilan sighed in relief, glad it wasn’t all gifts, otherwise with their family’s condition, they really couldn’t afford to repay such a big favor.

But she hadn’t finished sighing in relief when Su Xiaoxiao added, "There were more, I gave some to colleagues."

Liu Cuilan: "..."

"How about inviting the director over, Mom cooks for dinner?"

She tentatively asked, feeling indebted for such generosity, not sure how to repay. With their family’s conditions, he might not appreciate their things, except her cooking skills could be something to show.

These kids, how could they accept so many things from him.

Seeing her mother nervous, Su Xiaoxiao explained, "Mom, you don’t know, their factory made a huge profit because of the shampoo formula I gave. It’s deserving for them to gift these things."

"Director Li said if I like, he’ll continue gifting me in the future, so just accept these with peace of mind."

After speaking, she waved to Xu Zhaodi and Su Pan standing nearby, "Sister Zhaodi, Pan, come over and see if you like anything, feel free to take."

Xu Zhaodi quickly shook her head, "Xiaoxiao, such nice things would be wasted if I use them."

"Sis, I’m not used to them, better for you to use,"

Su Pan followed suit in declining, having previously only used wood ash for cleaning.

"Come here and pick, or I’ll get mad."

Su Xiaoxiao playfully puffed her cheeks, putting on an angry face.

The two glanced at each other and had no choice but to approach, only looking but not touching.

Liu Cuilan saw their hesitation and felt heartache.

Even though the family’s conditions weren’t great, they’ve given the best to Third Sis, never lacking anything.

These two girls are pitiful.

"Alright, we’re all family. Xiaoxiao is letting you pick, so hurry and do it, no need to hold back."

Just as Liu Cuilan finished, Su Jianwu eyed the golden sweet potato balls, starting to drool, "Sis, hurry with the picking so we can eat the sweet potato balls. I’m like starving."

These girly items don’t interest him; he just wants to eat the tasty-looking balls, curious about the flavor.

Liu Cuilan slapped Su Jianwu’s head, "You two also come and pick something, forget the shampoo, just take the cheapest soap and scrub off the layer of dirt on you, looking all dusty like you came out of the ground, filthy."

Su Jianwu pouted, "Mom, I’m not filthy. I just took a bath last month, clean as can be?"