Ordinary observers in fast time travel

Chapter 1270 Little Lucky Star

That evening, Shi Jia told Wang Tiehua the news after he got home.

Wang Tiehua was overjoyed to hear this. "That's wonderful, thank you, sister-in-law!" The little girl jumped up and down happily in the main room.

Shi Jia smiled and said, "This is what I should do, but you must remember that learning needlework is important, but reading and writing are equally important."

"Starting tomorrow, you will learn needlework from the two young ladies of the Wan family in the morning, and come to me in the afternoon to learn to read while they are resting," Shi Jia instructed.

"Mmm." Wang Tiehua certainly wouldn't refuse.

Wang Tieshan was very happy to hear that his sister had also made proper arrangements. But then he suddenly thought of his little nephew and asked worriedly, "Sister-in-law, my sister is also going to the Wan family's residence, what will happen to Niu Niu?"

Shi Jia hugged the little guy and kissed him a few times before slowly saying, "Don't worry, I'll take him with me to work."

Wang Tieshan frowned, "But Niu Niu is only two years old..."

He's actually only one and a half years old.

"I'll have my apprentice keep an eye on him tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon, I'll go to the brokerage to ask for—no, to buy—a young girl or boy to look after him." Shi Jia wasn't too conflicted.

Wang Tiehua looked conflicted upon hearing this. After hesitating for a moment, she bit her lip and finally said with difficulty, "Sister-in-law, I...I'd better stay home and take care of Niu Niu."

Shi Jia shook her head, "No need. You're not the little guy's nanny, you're just his aunt, you have no obligation to take care of him."

Wang Tiehua didn't quite understand her sister-in-law's words. "But..."

Shi Jia interrupted her, "Sweetie, your most important task right now is to study." At this moment, Shi Jia was like a strict yet loving parent, earnestly hoping that her child would achieve academic success in the future.

The Wang siblings were taken aback; they had never seen their sister-in-law so serious. They nodded, "Okay, we'll listen to you, sister-in-law."

"Well, it's getting late. Wash up and go back to your room to rest. Tieshan, don't read tonight," Shi Jia instructed.

"it is good."

The next day, everyone in the kitchen was stunned when they saw the little doll in Shi Jia's hand.

"Master, is this your child?" Wang Quan asked.

“Yes, there’s no one to look after him at home, so I’ll bring him to work from now on,” Shi Jia said. “Wang Quan, could you please look after him this morning? I’ll go to the brokerage this afternoon to buy a servant.”

Wang Quan was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then immediately assured him that he would keep a close eye on his junior brother.

Shi Jia smiled and said, "Thank you. You can ask me any questions you have about cooking when you have time in the future."

Wang Quan was truly stunned. You see, people at that time believed in the saying "teaching a disciple will starve the master," so teaching a disciple meant showing off one skill while keeping another hidden.

For apprentices like them who haven't formally taken on apprenticeships, the masters won't deliberately teach them. They'll simply observe while the cooking is done. They can ask the masters questions, but whether the masters answer them depends on their mood.

So how could Wang Quan not be happy?

"Thank you, Master Xie!" Wang Quan said happily, looking at Wang Xiaoniu as if he were a lucky star.

Shi Jia nodded. "Mm."

“Master, let me hold my junior brother. Don’t worry, I have younger siblings at home too, I hold them all the time.” Wang Quan stepped forward and reached out to hold the little guy. Shi Jia handed the little guy to him.

The two were willing, but the little one was not. "Mommy, hug me." The little one twisted his little body and dodged Wang Quan's outstretched hand.

Seeing this, Wang Quan became a little anxious. "Little junior brother, be good and let your senior brother hold you. Master is busy!" Oh, little lucky star, come into my arms. Whether I can become a master chef in the future depends on you.

Shi Jia comforted the little guy and quickly placed him in Wang Quan's arms. She had to go prepare breakfast.

Shi Jia was working hard, but little did she know that bringing a baby to work had caused great dissatisfaction among the servants of the Wan family, and had even reached the ears of Madam Wang.

"Granny Lu, you're supposed to be Xing'er's governess, why didn't you stop her? What kind of behavior is it for a servant to bring a baby who hasn't been weaned to work!" Madam Wang frowned and stared at the meek Granny Lu in front of her.

That's right. This time, she didn't go directly to Shi Jia, but instead went to Granny Lu, intending to have Granny Lu play the villain.

Upon hearing this, Granny Lu looked bitter. "It is my fault, please forgive me, Madam. However, this decision was made by the young mistress. I have tried to persuade her, but she is determined to do so. I have no choice."

She sighed, "As you know, pregnant women are most averse to worry and anger. Now that you are heavily pregnant, how could this old servant dare to upset you?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang's face darkened even further. This old woman was always using Xing'er to intimidate her!
"So, according to you, we're continuing to let a servant break the rules of my Wan family?" Madam Wang said unhappily.

Granny Lu wanted to remind Madam Wang that Master Li was not a servant of the Wan household. But she couldn't; if she said so, she might get a beating. So she could only say with a troubled expression, "Madam, you are right. We must not allow servants to continue to break the rules of the household."

“However, there is no one at home for Master Li. If she continues to work as a cook in the manor, her child must be properly taken care of, otherwise Master Li will not be able to work with peace of mind,” said Granny Lu.

Madam Wang's breath caught in her throat upon hearing this, inwardly cursing Granny Lu. What did she mean? Was she threatening her? Did she think that Madam Wang wouldn't eat without that cook?

After a long pause, Madam Wang took a deep breath. "What's your idea?"

Behind her, Granny Wang gently shook her head; the lady was still so soft-hearted.

Upon hearing this, Granny Lu breathed a sigh of relief, but then looked troubled. "This was actually not my idea."

"Wasn't this your idea?" Madam Wang had a bad feeling.

"Yes, it's the second young mistress's idea," Granny Lu nodded calmly.

Sure enough! Madam Wang suddenly didn't want to listen anymore; it must be a terrible idea!

But Granny Lu had no idea what she was thinking. She said, "The second young mistress said that since there are so many servants in the mansion, taking care of a baby who hasn't been weaned is just a matter of lifting a finger. She said that from now on, Master Li will send the child to her courtyard and let the maids take care of him. This way, the maids can practice taking care of the child and avoid being caught off guard when the young master and young lady are born."

Granny Lu objected to her mistress's decision, but she couldn't argue with him, especially since Chef Li controlled her mistress's stomach! So what could she do but agree?
"Nonsense!" Madam Wang gasped for breath, unable to breathe properly, and fainted.

"Old lady!"

Regardless of how chaotic things were in the main courtyard of the Wan family, when Shi Jia learned that Lu Xing'er was going to help take care of the children, he was first surprised, then happy, and then looked troubled.

Finally, after hesitating for a long time, Shi Jia shook her head and refused, "Thank you for your kindness, young mistress. I am already very grateful that you allowed me to bring my child to work. Don't worry, I have already bought a little maid from the slave trader. The little maid can take care of the child from now on, and it won't interfere with the work in the kitchen."

Lu Xing'er did not insist on this, but simply asked Granny Lu to clean up the empty room next to the storage room for Shi Jia.

The next day, Shi Jia made Lu Xing'er a soft and delicious steamed egg cake to express her gratitude.

Lu Xing'er was overjoyed and praised the little one as a lucky star.