Silly Zhu's cooking skills were not to be underestimated. In just a few moments, he had made four dishes. One was Twice-cooked Pork, one was Dongpo Pig Knuckle, one was Mapo Tofu, and one was boiled cabbage. They were all authentic Beijing style Sichuan dishes.
Four dishes were placed on the table. The fragrance assailed the nose, making one's appetite increase.
"Not bad, Zhu Zi. Your craftsmanship is getting better and better.”
Lin Feng praised Silly Zhu with a smile and took out half a bottle of Xifeng wine from his bag.
"Thank you for your praise, Brother Li. I dare not say anything else, but when it comes to cooking, this bro has never been impressed by anyone. " Brother Li, you're the only one who's so resourceful. You've got so many good ingredients. There's pork knuckle, pork, and tofu. Without these good ingredients, I wouldn't be able to make these four dishes even if I were beaten to death.”
"Aiyo, there's still wine? Xifeng wine is not cheap. I saw it from the supply and marketing cooperative a few days ago. It's 2.5 yuan per bottle. It's really expensive.”
Shazhu smiled proudly and pulled a chair to sit beside the old lady. His eyes lit up when he saw Lin Feng take out half a bottle of Xifeng wine.
Silly Zhu usually didn't have any hobbies. Other than cooking in the canteen, he liked to drink a few sips of wine after work.
There was meat, vegetables, and Xifeng wine tonight. He was overjoyed.
Rainwater sat opposite the old lady, leaning against her two brothers. She couldn't wait to eat meat and tofu.
"Rainwater, Grandma, you guys eat quickly. Don't worry about Zhu Zi and me.”
Lin Feng called for Yu Shui and the old lady to drink. He took out two small wine glasses and poured a glass for himself and Shazhu.
"Brother Li, let me toast you. Thank you for letting us all eat meat.”
"Why are you being so polite with me? Cheers."
Pa!
The two clinked their glasses and downed it in one gulp.
It had to be said that Silly Pillar's culinary skills were amazing. The Dongpo Pig Knuckle was rotten and melted in his mouth. The fragrance of the meat was overflowing and the taste was excellent.
The Mapo Tofu was so spicy that the old lady stuck out her tongue, but she still didn't put down her chopsticks.
Needless to say, the taste of the Twice-cooked Pork was amazing. Rainwater had already eaten a few pieces of meat and was full of praise.
That green boiled cabbage was also to everyone's taste.
The meal was enjoyable.
Lin Feng and the others weren't the only ones who ate and drank happily.
Tonight, the entire courtyard and every household were in a joyous mood.
Tonight, there were meat dishes on every family's table.
The next day, the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month.
Every household made dumplings.
Yesterday, every house had been given pork and some noodles. After mixing the dumpling fillings, they could make dumplings to eat.
An old man and an old woman had no children. In the past, they would celebrate the New Year with the Deaf Old Lady, and this year was no exception.
Lin Feng invited a middle-aged woman to the backyard to make dumplings with the old lady. He also brought a bottle of Xifeng wine and half a catty of peanuts to an old man.
This time, the First Uncle did not refuse and gladly accepted it.
"Let's go, Little Feng. Let's go to the backyard to see the old lady.”
Yi Zhonghai was wearing a cotton-padded jacket, chatting and laughing with Lin Feng as they walked towards the backyard.
"Zhu Zi, hurry up. Rainwater and the old lady have already made the noodles. They're just waiting for you.”
Lin Feng called out to Silly Zhu.
"Alright, Brother Li, I'll go over now.”
Silly Zhu replied and carried the two lunch boxes out of the house. He followed behind the two of them and rushed to the backyard.
Qin Huairu leaned against the window and watched the commotion outside. She shook her head helplessly.
"What are you looking at? Why are you looking at me?”
"Why don't I mix the noodles and you chase this pair of shoes out?”
Old Madam Zhang said to Qin Huairu while wearing her presbyopic glasses.
"No, I'll make the dough. You can continue to put in your shoes.”
Qin Huairu put on an apron and started kneading dough.
"Right, what's your cousin Jing Ru's impression of Silly Zhu? Is it possible for the two of them?"
Old Madam Zhang rubbed the needle against her hair and asked Qin Huiru while holding the sole of her shoe.
"That cousin of mine didn't even like Silly Zhu. She said that Silly Zhu was too lazy. She didn't fold the blanket and didn't clean the room.”
Qin Huairu shook her head and smiled bitterly.
"What? Jingru still looked down on Silly Zhu? She was just a village girl, how could she not like Silly Zhu?”
"When a man marries a wife, isn't it to let the wife help with the housework? This Jing Ru, the next time I see her, I have to talk to her properly. Her standards are too high.”
Old Mrs. Zhang said angrily.
"That's right. Our Jingru's standards are indeed too high. She didn't take a fancy to Silly Zhu, but she also took a fancy to someone in our quad. Guess who that person is?”Qin Jingru said.
"What? There was such a thing? She came to go on a blind date with Silly Zhu, but instead of Silly Zhu, she fell for someone else? Who is it?"
Old Mrs. Zhang didn't take the soles anymore. She widened her eyes and asked her daughter-in-law.
"Lin Feng."
Qin Huairu spat out these two words helplessly.
"What? Did Jing Ru like Lin Feng? Isn't this girl's standards too high?"
"Who is Lin Feng? He was the broadcaster of the rolling mill, a favorite in the eyes of the factory manager.”
"Besides, Lin Feng has already registered his marriage with Yu Haitang. Tell your sister not to think too much.”
Old Madam Zhang scoffed at Qin Huairu's cousin.
"Isn't that so? Our Jingru has a heart higher than the sky, but her life is thinner than paper. She's just a village girl. She's just a little good-looking. Does she really think she's the future imperial noble consort?”
"After the New Year, she will definitely come to our house again. I have to persuade her to get along well with Silly Zhu. Silly Zhu was the class monitor of the canteen at the rolling mill. He received a salary of 37 yuan and 50 cents a month. In this day and age, no one would starve except the cook. I've already told Jing Ru about this. I don't know what that girl is thinking.”
Qin Huairu complained.
"Alright, don't mention her. Your Jingru makes people angry just by mentioning her. Today, Little Nian, let's make dumplings and let the children have a good meal of dumplings.”
Old Madam Zhang did not bother with the soles anymore. She got out of bed and helped Qin Huairu mix the fillings.
In the backyard, in the Deaf Old Lady's room, Lin Feng and Shazhu, as well as the old couple and the old lady, were chatting and laughing as they made dumplings.
Xu Damao's house next door was extremely deserted.
This unlucky child. The stove was extinguished last night, and the room was as cold as an ice cellar. He was so cold that he shivered.
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