章 47: Chapter 40, Contrast_1

"Daohua's cooking skills are really beyond words. I've had Laba congee every year, but this year's is the tastiest." Yan Zhiyuan praised Daohua without any reservation.

The old lady of the Yan Family loved hearing others complimenting Daohua; upon hearing her second son's words, the smile on her face deepened.

Seeing this, Yan Zhiyuan immediately offered a few more praises, eliciting continuous laughter from the old lady.

Meanwhile, Daohua sat obediently beside Madam Li, her face displaying a smile that was proper and polite. She glanced at her third uncle, who was earnestly enjoying the Laba congee, and at her stepfather, who was maintaining a restrained mood and feigned authority, and thought to herself.

"This uncle of mine, a commoner, can make a place for himself in the County Governor's Office. His insight and eloquence are indeed not to be underestimated."