Puji_maki

RDD 28

Added 2023-03-07 15:00:09 +0000 UTC

Chapter 28

[Note: I know that calling your Father-in-law 'Father-in-law' instead of their names might sound awkward, so and so forth. However, in our country, we do call them 'Biyenan' which means Father/Mother-in-law. Sometimes, we call them Mother and Father too. Perhaps I will change it later to make it easier.]

"The one who wanted to buy our land was a foreigner. He said that he wants to make a resort."

Dagupan was next to the sea and many resorts were slowly built in the area.

"But I'm not really sure. I believe he wants to make fisheries or shrimps. He already bought the other fields. With his money, he can tunnel to the sea to get salt water. I don't know, it's just hearsay."

It might be physically possible but tunneling would cost a large amount of money. Perhaps it all depends on the buyer.

"Father and Mother already want to retire, they are getting old. I told them that they can rear ducks and goats instead. At least, it's not tiring."

He chopped another wood as I nodded. Goats and ducks would be profitable.

A few minutes later, we returned to the kitchen and they were already cooking rice.

Tonight, the family decided to cook their three ducks. Penelope's siblings would be here. They have to feed a lot of stomachs.

"Honey, can you take Roman and Sophia to the room."

"Okay. I want to change Sophia's diaper too."

"Let me help you."

Mother-in-law joined them to the room.

Killing ducks right in front of the children might be bad. I know that Sophia would cry if she saw the ducks dying. Thankfully, Penelope understood what I'm saying.

"Keith, hold the duck."

Father-in-law was already holding a sharp knife.

I obeyed and held the duck firmly. I will not describe it faithfully. Let's just say that Father-in-law cut the duck's neck and bloodlet it.

We repeated it thrice since we were going to cook three ducks. We let them bathe in a hot water for a few minutes.

Then, we pulled their feathers and cleaned them. The process after that was easy. We just cut them into pieces and stew them.

"Gwandpa, it smells good!"

"That's right. Do you want to take a sip?"

"En!"

Sophia easily got adjusted to her grandparents. And now she was acting cute in front of them. Her clothes were new and clean. It was a good thing that she slept earlier in the bus, so she had enough energy to stay awake even though it was passed 5 PM.

"How about you Roman?"

"I want it to."

"You can tell me if you want something, don't be shy."

"Thank you Grandpa."

Roman won't speak that much, but he is very observant. Furthermore, he was a mature kid.

"Dad, can I play snake?"

"..."

I chuckled and gave my phone to him. In this era, Nokia overtook the market because of Snake and Space Impact. I'm not even joking. People love playing these games.

For a third-world country, PSP, Gameboy, and Xbox are only for rich kids. But Nokia phones are versatile. You can use it for calls, texts, and games!

That's why Nokia is the best brand in this era. Unfortunately, Nokia fucked up and the company failed to adjust in the Smartphone era. In the next two decades, their brand would lose its beauty.

"Snake? What are you talking about? Keith, you have to tell your son that playing with a snake is dangerous."

Father-in-law looked worried while cooking the duck stew. He didn't have a mobile phone. I guess he uses Simeon's phone to contact us.

"It's a game, Father."

Penelope giggled when she realized that her father misunderstood.

"Grandpa, do you want to watch me play? I'm good at it."

This time, Roman was excited. He was proud to say that he had beaten his best records for dozen times.

"That looks interesting, let me see. Simeon, continue the cooking."

"I can help Father." Penelope tried to join but Father-in-law stopped her.

"No, let your brother do it. Tch, your brother is already 43 years old yet he is still single. He has to work hard to get a wife. Teaching him how to cook will help him."

Damn.

"..."

Simeon almost choked when he heard his father's banter.

That's right, Simeon is 47 years old and he is the second child...

Now that I thought of it, my Father-in-law and Mother-in-law were in their 60s. It means that Simeon was conceived when they were early 20s at best...

People back then marry at young ages before their 20s. If I'm not wrong, they married before they were 18. It might be a normal situation, especially back in the 50s and 60s. People marry at young ages.

Heck, even my grandparents were already married before they turned 20. It is what it is.

'All I can say to Simeon is "Let Him Cook".'

"Ma! We're here! Where's the food!"

Suddenly, our little conversation was affected when we heard a certain voice. Mother-in-law frowned while Father-in-law and Simeon shook their heads. As for Penelope, she had a complicated expression.

'The envious woman is here...'

"Señorita, you've come. How's the day?"

Mother-in-law welcomed her.

"Ah, tiring as always. I only sold a few cabbages. Fuck that customer! Furthermore, my son ate my lunch so I can't control myself and pinched him."

"Watch your language."

"Bah! Anyway, what's the food? We're going to be rich anyway, might as well butcher the goat!"

"The goat will be cooked tomorrow for Christmas Eve."

Father-in-law sighed. As if this scene never happened once.

"Today, tomorrow, who cares? By the way my husband will return later, leave him some food."

The woman had dark skin but her hair was pink too.

"Mama, I want to eat. I'm hungry."

The young boy beside her asked her for food.