Fortunate to Have You This Lifetime

Chapter 823: Chapter 823 Autumn Carter_1

At lunch the next day, the old lady unexpectedly appeared at the dining table.

Although everyone was unsure of what was happening, they all breathed a sigh of relief. After all, a family should sit down together for a meal in harmony; otherwise, gossip would stir over time.

Not only did the old lady come out for the meal, but she also asked the kitchen to prepare a small dish of fresh ginseng slices for her.

Purple Summers saw this and said, “Old lady, if you are looking to boost your energy, it would be best to have it in a soup. Eating it raw will have a strong taste that you might not enjoy.”

The old lady glanced at Purple Summers with pride and disdain and said nothing. With elegant poise, she picked up a slice of ginseng with her chopsticks, gently placed it in her mouth, and chewed.

—As if to say: See that, bumpkin? This is how you eat ginseng!

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Purple Summers frowned in confusion, and at that moment, the old lady picked up another slice.

After consuming six or seven slices in this manner, Purple Summers saw no change in the old lady’s expression and couldn’t be bothered to intervene anymore, so she lowered her head and focused on her own meal.

Only Old Master Simonson noticed his wife clutching her fist tightly under the table, her veins protruding on the back of her hand.

Ginseng has a bitter taste, and chewing it raw leaves a strong medicinal flavor.

Old Master Simonson sighed silently to himself: Really don’t know what she’s trying to prove…

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In the afternoon, the Simonson family had a young guest; it was Caitlin Carter’s niece.

Elders always have a special fondness for children, probably because the closer one gets to twilight years, the more one yearns for the vibrant energy of early childhood, like the rising sun.

And Caitlin’s little niece was a clever and cunning child, particularly endearing to others.

Even the old lady, as mean as she was, couldn’t help but show a pleasant face upon seeing Caitlin’s niece, and had the servants bring out all sorts of pastries and snacks to entertain her.

“How come you have time to play here today, Autumn? No school?” the old lady asked with a smile.

The little girl’s name was Autumn Carter, and she was still in elementary school.

“Today we have club activities, so no classes,” explained Autumn Carter while biting into a cookie, speaking earnestly, “I came out especially to carry out club activities.”

The old lady chuckled, “Oh, what kind of activities does your club do?”

Autumn Carter rolled her big, clear eyes and whispered, “I can’t tell you that, our operations are always secret.”

“My, that does sound mysterious!” the old lady laughed.

Caitlin Carter also laughed helplessly and gently tapped Autumn’s forehead, “Don’t be naughty.”

“I’m not being naughty! I really came here to carry out club activities!” Autumn Carter hugged her bag, showing a corner of a folder from inside, and said with an air of importance, “See? These are top-secret documents.”

The old lady laughed heartily, “It sure looks like it!”

Clutching her bag, Autumn Carter moved closer to Caitlin and asked, “Auntie, is the sister you mentioned before at home?”

The old lady, not understanding, asked Caitlin, “Which sister is Autumn talking about?”

Caitlin awkwardly responded, “Mom, Autumn is talking about Purple Summers…”

Upon hearing the name Purple Summers, the old lady’s expression instantly soured, and she said sarcastically, “Her? Of course she’s at home. She stays locked up in her room all day, never stepping out, acting even more precious than this old woman!”

The little girl failed to detect the sarcasm and said excitedly, “That’s great! I’ll go look for her!”

With that, she picked up her bag and ran upstairs. Caitlin Carter was startled, “Ah?! Autumn!”

But Autumn Carter had already run out of sight; only the sound of her footsteps could be heard.

With embarrassment, Caitlin turned to the old lady, apologizing, “Mom, I’ll go up and check on her. Autumn is too familiar with everything; I’m afraid she will cause trouble again…”

The old lady’s face was dark as she huffed heavily.