Chapter 53: Family Dinner
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Cheng Xin finally walked around the campus, and Cheng Xin left his alma mater with satisfaction and rushed to the vegetable market near him.
Tonight, Wang Hanmei, Mi Lu, and Lu Xuan will all come to the house for dinner, it's rare that everyone hasn't seen each other for a long time, Cheng Xin has to buy some good food, show his hand, and entertain them well.
"There are beef, duck, Jiwei shrimp, cinnamon fish, vegetables, choy sum, eggplant, there are already 6 dishes. β
Cheng Xin looked at the vegetables he was carrying, "Another scrambled egg with tomatoes and a chicken soup should be about the same." β
After buying all the vegetables, Cheng Xin went home with 2 big bags and humming songs.
When I got home, I changed my clothes, and Cheng Xin, who was a chef, went into the kitchen and started to get busy.
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By 6 o'clock, 3 dishes had been prepared and put on the table.
The "Ding Dong" doorbell rang, Cheng Xin quickly washed his hands and came out to open the door.
"Cheng Xin, I miss you. β
When she opened the door, Wang Hanmei pounced, followed by Lu Xuan, holding a gift in her hand, smiling and looking at the two people who hugged intimately.
"This bottle of red wine, Lu Xuan and I picked it for a long time before we picked it, wait and taste it. Wang Hanmei took the gift from Lu Xuan's hand and said to Cheng Xin.
"You two ... Is there an adultery?"
Cheng Xin was happy in her heart, indicating that she was a matchmaker.
"Okay, since you've found out, then I'll solemnly introduce: This is my boyfriend, Lu Xuan. β
Looking at Wang Hanmei's serious appearance, Cheng Xin couldn't help but smile.
"Okay, come in, sit in the living room and watch TV first, my food is not ready, so I won't entertain you." β
Cheng Xin welcomed the two of them in and walked to the kitchen, "What do you want to drink, go to the refrigerator to get it yourself, it's all a family." β
"I said Lu Xuan, your sister-in-law, who hasn't passed the door yet, is becoming more and more like a sister-in-law. Wang Hanmei said with a snicker.
"Then when will you let me marry into the door, and you will also have the appearance of a wife. Lu Xuan put his arm around Wang Hanmei.
"I didn't expect to get married so early, so let's enjoy love more. β
"Squeak", the door opened, and the two turned their heads sideways to see that it was Lu Yi.
"Big brother, you're back. Lu Xuan hurriedly let go of Wang Hanmei and stood up.
Wang Hanmei was also like a child who was caught by an adult and did something bad, standing with a red face.
"Lu Xuan, it's progressing very fast, I have my demeanor. Lu Yi took off his coat and teased while hanging his clothes.
"Big brother... Lu Xuan motioned to the eldest brother to stop talking, Wang Hanmei should be embarrassed.
"Okay, okay, I'll shut up. I went to the kitchen to see how Cheng Xincai was doing. With that, he went to the kitchen.
Lu Xuan and Wang Hanmei secretly followed, smiled at each other and glanced at each other, and they both lay on the edge of the kitchen to peek.
I saw Lu Yi walking behind Cheng Xin, hugging her around her waist, and the two kissed each other, very affectionate.
"Look, these two people are tired of being like this. Wang Hanmei pulled Lu Xuan back to the living room, very envious.
"Why, why don't we have a bite too. β
Lu Xuan leaned his mouth over, but was blocked by Wang Hanmei with his hand, "Pay attention to the occasion, this is your eldest brother's house." β
It didn't take long for Lu Yi and Cheng Xin to come out with the dishes, and they set up a table full of them, looking very rich.
Wang Hanmei sat down on the dining table and sniffed hard, "It's so fragrant, Cheng Xin, the craftsmanship is very good, and it looks good." I didn't know you had such a hand before. β
"Have you all arrived?" Cheng Xin took a look and found that Mi Lu had not yet arrived, so he quickly took out his mobile phone and made a call.
"Hey, honey, you're not there yet?"
"I'm sorry, Xiaoxin, I'm still working overtime, and I may not be able to get over tonight. I'm really sorry, but when I have time on the weekend, I'll treat you to dinner, and we can sit down and catch up. β
"Well, then you get off work early, don't be too tired. Let's make an appointment on the weekend. β
Hanging up the phone, Cheng Xin shrugged his shoulders, "Amy has to work overtime, he can't come, it seems that everyone is going to contribute their combat effectiveness tonight and kill all these dishes." β
"Let's go!" Seeing that everyone was seated, Wang Hanmei hurriedly took a bite of beef with chopsticks, "Wow, it's so fragrant." β
Lu Yi looked at Wang Hanmei's greedy appearance, smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to be a foodie too, I think the girls in your bedroom should be foodies." β
"Well, you're wrong. The school girl in our dormitory is not. Wang Hanmei sandwiched another lobster.
"What's that school bully girl's name? I don't seem to hear Cheng Xin mention it. β
"Her name is Xu Mei, and she gets a scholarship every year. However, the family is relatively poor, and they have been busy making money for themselves and their younger brother to study, so they rarely go out to play. The relationship with us is still very good, isn't it, Cheng Xin?"
Cheng Xin was eating beer duck and drank a sip of red wine before replying: "That's right, at that time, she would invite us to dinner every time she got a scholarship, although it was all snacks, but everyone was still very happy." β
"So where has she been now? I haven't seen you make an appointment with her. Lu Yi was a little curious.
She is also in Ningshi, working as a teacher in a training institution, and she is very busy at work, working overtime on weekends and holidays, so she doesn't have many opportunities. β
Cheng Xin continued, "Hey, the most important thing is for her to make money, we all understand." β
"Okay, let's not talk about her, let's have a toast together and celebrate Cheng Xin's homecoming. β
With that, everyone raised their glasses, touched them, and drank them all.
"How is it, isn't this red wine good?" asked Wang Hanmei proudly.
"It's okay, I can only say. Lu Yi said deliberately, "It's a little worse than what I usually drink." β
"I don't believe it, Cheng Xin, you say. β
"Hanmei, you know that I rarely drink, I really don't understand this. β
Looking at Wang Hanmei's aggrieved appearance, Lu Xuan and Lu Yi couldn't help laughing.
"Hahaha... I'm kidding, look at you in a hurry. β
Lu Yi poured another glass and took a small sip, "Taste it carefully, this wine is really good, it is sweet in the mouth, and it has an endless aftertaste after swallowing, it is a good wine." β
That night, everyone chatted until late at night.
The food on the table was almost eaten, the wine was drunk, and only the cups and plates were left in disarray.
"Brother, Cheng Xin, Hanmei and I will go back first, and this table can't be cleaned up. β
Lu Xuan picked up the slightly drunk Wang Hanmei and said goodbye to Lu Yi.
"It's okay, you guys go back quickly, it's not too early, I'll clean it up." β
Cheng Xin picked up Wang Hanmei's bag from the sofa, "Give her this bag to hold, don't lose it." β
After Lu Xuan and Wang Hanmei left, Cheng Xin began to prepare to clean up the table.
"Let's clean up tomorrow, we should wash and sleep. β
Lu Yi stopped Cheng Xin and pulled him into the bathroom, "Today, let's take a mandarin duck bath." β
"You're not ashamed. Cheng Xin pushed Lu Yi away and looked at him with helpless eyes.
"What are you afraid of, in your own home and your fiancΓ©e, reasonable and legal. β
With that, he pulled Cheng Xin into the bathroom and closed the door.
"Don't make a fuss. Ay.. From time to time, the sound of two people playing could be heard in the bathroom.
What a wonderful night.