Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

Chu Mengmeng looked into her granddaughter's innocent and curious eyes, and her thoughts were pulled back to decades ago. It was a sunny afternoon, she had just arrived, and was full of confusion and anxiety about this world, but she met him in the crowd...

"Grandma, you haven't told me yet!" The clear voice of her granddaughter interrupted Chu Mengmeng's memories. She came back to her senses, smiled and tapped her granddaughter's nose, "Okay, grandma will tell you right away."

Time seemed to flow backwards, and Chu Mengmeng used a gentle tone to tell the story of how she and Xiao Yichen met, knew each other, and fell in love. The granddaughter listened fascinatedly, sometimes amazed, sometimes moved, until late at night, she reluctantly returned to her room.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at their granddaughter's back as she left, smiled at each other, and their eyes were filled with satisfaction. The years were peaceful, and they not only gained love, but also had lovely children. Now, the children have grown up and inherited their excellent qualities.

The eldest son, Xiao Yi, inherited Xiao Yichen's calmness and wisdom, and showed extraordinary leadership skills since childhood. He is quick-witted, good at listening and thinking, and can always come up with the best solution to the problem. The residents of the town admire him and are willing to consult him when they encounter difficulties.

"Yier, how do you think we should improve the town's irrigation system?" An old farmer asked Xiao Yi for advice. Due to years of drought, the town's irrigation system is old and dilapidated and can no longer meet the growth needs of crops.

Xiao Yi listened carefully to the old farmer's advice, carefully checked the existing irrigation facilities, and combined with his own knowledge, proposed a transformation plan that was both economical and efficient. He suggested using nearby river resources, building a small reservoir, and laying new irrigation pipes, while promoting water-saving irrigation technology to maximize the use of water resources.

Xiao Yi's proposal was unanimously recognized by the townspeople. Everyone worked together and soon the new irrigation system was completed. Xiao Yi felt extremely proud as he watched the clear river water flow through the pipes to the fields, moistening the thirsty land. He was determined to contribute to the development of the town like his father.

As night fell, Xiao Yi finished his day's work and returned home. Chu Mengmeng had already prepared a sumptuous dinner. "Yier, you must be exhausted. Come and have dinner." Chu Mengmeng looked at her son lovingly. "What problems did you help the people in the town solve today?"

Xiao Yi told his parents what happened today. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen both smiled with satisfaction. "Yier, you did a great job," Xiao Yichen said earnestly, "Remember, the greater your ability, the greater your responsibility. You should always keep the people in mind and use your wisdom and talents to help more people."

Xiao Yi nodded seriously. He knew that he was shouldering the future of the town. He would do his best to live up to his parents' expectations and become an excellent leader...

...The youngest daughter, Xiao Ling'er, perfectly inherited Chu Mengmeng's love for food. She liked to hang around Chu Mengmeng since she was a child, staring at the pots and pans with curiosity with her big eyes, and sniffing the aroma of food greedily with her small nose. Chu Mengmeng couldn't help laughing when she saw her daughter's greedy look, and then taught her to identify ingredients and impart cooking skills.

Ling'er was like a dry sponge, greedily absorbing cooking knowledge. She was extremely talented, and with her diligence and eagerness to learn, she soon surpassed her teacher. She could easily cook Chu Mengmeng's improved ancient dishes, and even innovated and created delicious dishes that were more in line with modern people's tastes.

The town holds a food festival every year, and this year is no exception. After Ling'er heard the news, she was eager to sign up. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen both expressed their support and encouraged her to try bravely.

On the day of the competition, Ling'er brought her carefully prepared dishes to the competition venue. Her dishes were colorful, fragrant and well presented, and attracted the attention of the judges and the audience before she even started introducing them.

"This dish is called 'A Hundred Flowers in Bloom' and it's inspired by my family's garden. I carved a variety of fresh vegetables into the shape of flowers and paired them with a sauce made from fresh fruits. I hope it will bring you both visual and taste enjoyment." Ling'er introduced her work with ease. Her sweet voice and confident smile infected everyone present.

After tasting the food, the judges were full of praise.

"This dish not only looks beautiful, but also tastes very unique. The sweetness of vegetables and the sourness of fruits are perfectly combined, which makes people linger on the taste."

"At such a young age, he has such superb cooking skills. He is really a young man to behold!"

Finally, Ling'er won the first place in the competition with her dish "A Hundred Flowers in Bloom", and became a veritable little cooking god in the town.

Seeing the children shine in their respective fields, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen are filled with pride and satisfaction. They know that their influence on the children is subtle, and they not only inherit their bloodline, but also their spirit.

However, a peaceful life is like a lake, which occasionally gets rippled by a few stones. The children's outstanding performance also attracts the jealousy and malice of some people. What challenges and difficulties will they face on their way to growth?

Ling'er's success in the food competition was like a spring breeze that blew across every corner of the town. People talked about the story of this little chef with great relish, and their words were full of admiration for her talent and expectations for her future. However, this spring breeze also blew up some dust on the ground, mixed with a trace of jealousy and malice, and quietly drifted into the lives of the children.

At first, there were only some rumors, saying that Ling'er won the competition because of her parents' relationship, and that she was just a vase with a false reputation. These rumors were like winged insects, buzzing around Ling'er's ears, casting a shadow on her originally happy mood.

Brother Xiao Yichen was not immune to this. He had always been a good student with excellent academic performance and top grades in all subjects. However, ever since he refused to help a senior student cheat, he began to be verbally attacked and excluded by the other student.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen saw all these things, but they were not in a hurry to intervene. They knew that towering trees could not grow in a greenhouse, and the children could not live under their protection forever. Only by going through the wind and rain can they become stronger and more courageous to face the challenges in the future.

At dinner time, Ling'er and Yichen seemed a little taciturn. Seeing this, Chu Mengmeng smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Did you encounter anything unhappy at school today?"

Ling'er lowered her head, hesitated for a while, and then whispered: "Mom, they said that I... said that I won the competition because of my connections, and that you taught me how to cook. I can't cook at all..."

As she spoke, her eyes turned red, with crystal tears welling up in her eyes. Yichen also put down his chopsticks and told his parents what happened in school today.

After listening to the children's stories, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen exchanged glances and understood each other's thoughts. Instead of comforting the children directly as they did in the past, they patiently guided them and let them think about solutions to the problems themselves.

"Ling'er, Yichen, you must remember that rumors stop at the wise. It doesn't matter what others say. What matters is that you believe in yourself and insist on doing what you think is right." Xiao Yichen said earnestly, "Mom and Dad believe in your abilities and your character. What you have to do is to prove yourself with practical actions and let those rumors fall apart."

Chu Mengmeng also smiled and encouraged: "Yes, don't deny yourself just because of a few words from others. You have to believe that time will prove everything."

The children nodded, not quite understanding, and the haze in their hearts dissipated a little. They knew that although their parents did not help them solve the problem directly, they gave them something more important - the courage to face difficulties and the wisdom to solve problems.

In the dead of night, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen stood by the window, looking at the twinkling stars in the distance, their hearts full of expectations and worries. They knew that the children's life journey was still long and they would encounter various challenges in the future. However, they believed that the children would be able to overcome difficulties and create their own wonderful lives. However, they didn't know when this storm would stop...

 Chapter 169 Inheritance

The morning sun shines through the window lattice and falls on Ling'er's focused face. She is busy in the kitchen, and the sweet aroma of cakes fills the air, attracting passers-by to stop and take a look.

After that long talk with her parents that night, Ling'er no longer worried about those rumors. She decided to prove herself with her own strength. She studied cooking more diligently, got up early every day to practice knife skills, studied new recipes, tried various combinations of ingredients, and strived to make more delicious dishes.

Opportunities always come to those who are prepared. The town's annual harvest festival is coming soon, and there will be various competitions and activities, one of which is for the town's elders to select the "most popular food".

Ling'er decided to take this opportunity to prove her strength to everyone. She carefully designed a pastry called "Harvest Joy", using grains that symbolize a good harvest as the main ingredients, adding fresh fruits and sweet honey, with an exquisite and beautiful shape, symbolizing good luck.

On the day of the competition, Ling'er arrived at the competition venue early and began to prepare her work. Her movements were skillful and elegant, and she had a confident smile on her face, attracting many people's attention.

"Isn't this the champion of the last food competition? Is she going to participate in the competition again?"

"This time the competition is judged by the elders. I wonder if she can be as lucky as last time."

People around her were talking about it, but Ling'er turned a deaf ear to it and concentrated on making her own cakes. She believed that as long as she worked hard, she would be recognized by everyone.

As time went by, Ling'er's "harvest joy" gradually took shape. The golden pastries exuded an alluring aroma, and the exquisite shape was eye-catching, like a carefully crafted work of art.

After tasting Ling'er's pastries, the judges praised them highly.

"This pastry is not only beautiful in shape, but also sweet and delicious, and has a good meaning. It is really rare!"

"This child is really clever and has such high cooking skills at such a young age. He must have a bright future!"

In the end, Ling'er's "Harvest Joy" won the title of "the most popular delicacy". She proved herself with her own strength and won the respect of everyone.

At the same time, his elder brother Xiao Yichen also solved the problem in his own way at school. He did not succumb to the threats of evil forces, but chose to stand up bravely and expose the evil deeds of the senior student to the teachers and classmates. His integrity and courage won the support of teachers and classmates, and the senior student finally received the punishment he deserved.

As the sun sets, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen walk side by side on the way home, looking at the happy figures of the children, with gratified smiles on their faces. They know that the children have begun to spread their wings and fly high to create their own future. And they will always guard behind the children and protect them from wind and rain.