Chapter 393: Dinner
Old man Xia likes to watch a full house of children and grandchildren eating together. He www.biquge.info very fond of the summer solstice, and one of the important reasons is that the summer solstice never eats alone. But whenever Xia Zhi buys anything to eat, it will generally be sent to the backyard, except for the eccentric little black fish, the others are arranged by him and Mrs. Xia to eat for the big guys.
Mrs. Xia also knew Mr. Xia's temperament. She arranged her things in a hurry, and discussed with Xia Solstice what to cook.
Xia Zhi came back from going out this time, because he saw that the pork sold by others was particularly good in a market somewhere, so he specially bought a pork rib and came back. Mrs. Xia discussed with her, and she suggested that the pork ribs should be stewed.
“…… Cut more sauerkraut, and add frozen tofu to it when the time comes, and this dish will be enough for the big guys to eat. "The rest is enough to eat and watch if you just cook two or three dishes.
"A pork rib, all stewed?" asked Mrs. Xia.
"It's all stewed. "The summer solstice said. There are a lot of ribs, but there are many people who can't stop the Xia family from eating.
Old Mrs. Xia nodded and went to Zhang Luo. Aunt Xia, Layue, and Chen Xing'er followed Mrs. Xia without saying hello. And Second Uncle Xia's family was more active than usual when they knew that there was good food, and Aunt Xia, May, July, and Guo Yuhuan all came over quickly, and asked Mrs. Xia what they wanted them to do.
They were so busy inside and outside the house, and soon the smell of food came out.
Old Man Xia was happy, and chatted with the little black fish and the little tree. The two children couldn't wait to tell Old Man Xia all the new things they encountered outside.
"It's good to go out more. Old Man Xia listened for a long time, then nodded with a smile.
Following the summer solstice to go out, eating, drinking, and having fun are all secondary.
It is because of the summer solstice that Xia Qiao, Xiao Shu'er and Little Black Fish can have such a good opportunity. This hasn't been long yet, not to mention Xia Qiao's life, Xiao Heiyu'er and Xiaoshu'er are more knowledgeable than children of the same age.
Xia Zhi didn't talk to Old Man Xia all the time, and she also helped Old Mrs. Xia prepare meals. She soon found out that today's Aunt Xia and May are more diligent than usual, and they are more likely to do things. Especially in May, talking and laughing, it seems that they have forgotten the unpleasant things before.
Moreover, Aunt Xia and May are still rushing to work with her. As long as she picks up something, Aunt Xia or May will come and snatch it, which means that she will not be allowed to do it.
"Sixteen, you've been out for a few days, and you're not happy to rest in the house, just watch from the side. May smiled at Xia Zhi.
"It's fine. If you want to say tired, who is not tired. Because I haven't seen Guo Xi's daughter-in-law, Xia Zhi asked.
Guo Yuhuan pursed his lips and didn't speak. Aunt Xia and May's faces changed slightly, and the two quickly exchanged glances. Only July's mouth is the fastest, and he speaks the most thoughtlessly.
"I'm not feeling comfortable, lying in the house. ”
July's tone made Guo Yuhuan's face red, and he didn't know whether he was angry or ashamed, or both.
"My mother has a cold, so I'll call her. Guo Yuhuan put down the kitchen knife in his hand and was about to call someone.
Xia Zhi's heart moved, and he stopped Guo Yuhuan immediately. "If you catch a cold, just rest well, don't go out and see the wind again. ”
Mrs. Xia immediately came over to echo her, so that Guo Yuhuan didn't have to call her mother. "Let you~ mother have a good rest. If it doesn't work, go and ask Langzhong. ”
"No, no. Guo Yuhuan waved his hand again and again.
Aunt Xia and May both drooped~ pulled down their eyelids, and the corners of their mouths were slightly pursed.
Everyone continued to work, and no one mentioned Guo Xi's daughter-in-law anymore.
Second Aunt Xia looked at Xia Zhi's face, and slowly opened her mouth to discuss with Xia Zhi: "...... I also want your May sister to help at the stall, sixteen, the cloth that makes clothes is gone, and there is an apron or something, I have to make a set for your May sister......"
"My sister May is also going to follow the market to help?" Although he asked, Xia Zhi did not fully show his surprise.
"Wasn't it because you Sister May was uncomfortable two days ago? Now there's nothing to do, and I can still let her be idle at home. You said yes, sixteen?" Aunt Xia laughed alongside.
"The second uncle and second aunt have the final say in this matter. Xia Zhi smiled slightly, "If there are enough people, don't use my May sister, you and my second uncle know best, don't you." ”
"It's not that I'm biased. Your May sister can do it better than them. Aunt Xia praised May.
Xia Solstice was noncommittal, she looked around, then made an excuse and walked away first.
Xia Zhi stood next to the gate stone to bask in the sun, while watching Xia Qiao feed the livestock. Soon, Layue and Chen Xing'er also came over under the pretext of holding Chai He.
"In the last episode, Sister May followed the market, watched the stall for a long time, and helped to come......" Layue looked in the direction of the upper room, and lowered her voice to tell Xia Zhi.
"Yes. "It turns out that May has already gone to the stall. "Isn't she smoky with the barbecue? Was she happy to do it, or did the second uncle and aunt let her do it? ”
"I think she's happy with her. Whoever in their family can say listen to her. Layue pouted and said.
What a surprise that May took the initiative to participate in the workforce.
"I think she's rare, and her clothes are beautiful. Chen Xing'er spoke quickly, "Fourth sister, if you want me to see, Sister May just wants to coax a set of clothes from you." ”
"Quite possibly. Layue also agreed with Chen Xinger's opinion.
It seems that the two little girls have already discussed this matter in private.
This can't be blamed on the two little girls for looking at May too shallowly. It's really Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia, this is a special love to take advantage of the small~ cheap. For example, today, Second Uncle Xia was shouting to wash the dust for the summer solstice, but in fact, he just wanted to go to the room to have a good meal.
Eat a good meal in the upper room and save your own rations at the same time.
Usually they always drive Xiao Xia Yang to the upper room to eat, also out of the same psychology. In addition, because Xia Zhi was at home, she always sent things to the upper room, and Second Uncle Xia also developed a not very good habit. That is, when he went to the upper room and said that he was not full, he asked Mrs. Xia for leftovers to eat.
It's just too unproductive, Xia Solstice doesn't hesitate to talk about him. Later, the little black fish couldn't stand it, and the second uncle Xia couldn't get off the stage, so the second uncle Xia restrained a little.
Therefore, this theory of coaxing a set of clothes is very tenable.
Layue and Chen Xing'er stood beside Xia Zhi, like two little sparrows, and told Xia Zhi everything that happened at home in the past few days when Xia Zhi was away.
"What's the matter with Guo Yuhuan's mother?" Xia Zhi asked again.
“…… It seems that it is because the second uncle does not pay them. Layue thought about it and told Xia Solstice.
Second Uncle Xia is doing this barbecue business, which can be said to be the transfer of Guo Xi's family of three. The matter of not paying wages was said by Second Uncle Xia before.
Second Uncle Xia's idea was very simple. Guo Xi's family of three eats, lives and shops are all built by the Xia family, and now it is natural to help him do things, and there is no need to pay any additional wages at all.
It seems that Guo Xi's family is in a mood.
Xia Solstice doesn't plan to meddle in this matter. Second Uncle Xia is not a child anymore. Everyone helped him set up the stall, these daily trivial matters, Second Uncle Xia should be able to take care of them clearly.
Layue and Chen Xing'er talked to Xia Zhi for a long time, and then ran back to help with the work. Xia Zhi didn't leave, she saw Tian.
Tian had been probing his brain at the back door of the front yard, and at this time, she should have seen Layue and Chen Xing'er leaving, so she walked over slowly.
Xia Qiao and Xia Zhi both called their mothers.
"Mother, didn't my brother call you. Why are you here?" asked Tian on the summer solstice.
Tian glanced twice in the direction of the upper room in the backyard: "I'll eat at home with your eldest sister and second sister." The backyard food is good, but it is eaten smoothly down the backbone. ”
Xia Zhi didn't like Tian's weird way of speaking. "Mother, what's wrong with you. ”
"Nobody did anything to me. Who dares to do anything to me in this family. I gave birth to a good son and a good daughter, and when I came back from outside, I went to the backyard first, and only then did I remember me as a mother in the end. ”
"Mother, you are not afraid of jokes when you say this. Xia Zhi smiled.
In this era, filial piety is emphasized, and the status of Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia in this family is the highest. Xia Zhi, Xia Qiao and Xiao Shu'er came home to see Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia first, which was a manifestation of filial piety and reasonableness in the eyes of the big guys.
"I'm afraid of who is laughing at me?" Tian raised his voice slightly.
Xia Zhi turned his head away from Tian.
Tian was also unhappy, she vented~ after a while, and she didn't dare to go too far after all. "I'm not coming. The people in the province don't take a good look at your eldest sister and second sister. ”
The eldest girl and the second girl have lived in the Xia family for so many days, and they are afraid that they will have to count on the Xia family to help arrange it for the rest of their lives. If the eldest and second girls are not grateful to the Xia family in the future, the Tian family is the biggest reason.
In the past, when the eldest girl and the second girl first came and helped to harvest the wheat, they actually got along well with the Xia family. Even now, Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia also pity these two girls.
However, Tian did not say good things between the two parties for various reasons. The eldest girl and the second girl also have their own reasons, and they are not close to the Xia family.
The summer solstice is quite annoying.
Tian's doing this is actually not beneficial to herself, as well as the eldest girl and the second girl.
"Whatever you want. Xia Zhi said, "But people have to speak with conscience." ”
"Why don't I have a conscience. Tian said sharply.
The smile on Xia Zhi's face was completely announced, and she stared at Tian faintly.
Tian's heart was a little empty after all, and he stopped saying strange things at the moment. "Summer solstice, you're back. You promised to let your second sister go to the stall to help, haven't you forgotten?"
"I didn't forget, I'll arrange it. "The summer solstice should be very happy this time.
Tian went back to the front yard.
"Sixteen, our mother is this temper, don't take it to heart. "Xia Qiao came over to comfort Xia Solstice.
"I'm not going to take it to heart. Xia Solstice nodded, because it wasn't worth it.
This time, Mrs. Xia has already prepared a meal, and sent the little black fish out to greet Xia Zhi and Xia Qiao back to the house for dinner.
"The smell wafted out of the street. Xia Qiao smiled and put down the guy in his hand and went to the upper room with Xia Zhi.
May was helping Mrs. Xia put the table and set the rice bowl in the upper room. Seeing Xia Zhi and Xia Qiao coming, she quickly made hot water for the two of them to wash their hands.
Aunt Xia has a sentence that is true.
She is indeed capable if May is willing. For example, such a good thing, the month of wax and July can't grab May. Guo Yuhuan didn't dare to be strong with May. After all, Chen Xing'er is still young, if she is as old as May, she doesn't know who killed the deer.
Xia Zhi washed his hands and ate on the table. Old Man Xia mentioned to her about May. "Your May sister is willing to do it, that's a good thing. ”
Xia Zhi nodded, and he understood in his heart. This must have been mentioned by Second Uncle Xia and Old Man Xia, and they also explained it to Old Man Xia.
This matter, this is settled.
But it's also a small thing. Xia Zhi told Old Man Xia that Tian's family didn't come to eat, and he didn't need to be called again, so he sat down to eat with peace of mind. Three kang tables are placed on the kang, and in the center of each kang table is a plate full of pointed pork ribs and stewed sauerkraut.
Pork ribs and sauerkraut stewed in a large iron pot, seasoned with leek flowers. When the heat arrived, the soup was tinged with a faint green. The ribs and sauerkraut are stewed, the sauerkraut is delicious, the bones of the ribs are crispy, and the bone marrow in the bone cavity can be sucked out when you bite into the mouth. The frozen tofu is stewed in small pieces, and the soup is full and delicious.
Xia Zhi nibbled on a piece of ribs with slightly fatty meat, and stopped eating meat. She only ate sauerkraut and frozen tofu, and Mrs. Xia gave her another bowl of soup and asked her to drink it slowly.
"It's still delicious with our sauerkraut. Xia Qiao was also drinking soup and couldn't help but praise it.
The little black fish and the little tree both nodded. They also eat stewed sauerkraut outside these days, and they also think that it is not as delicious as the sauerkraut at home.
"My mother's sauerkraut, how can it not be delicious. "Second Uncle Xia's mouth is full of oil, and his mouth is sweeter.
"It's good to be at home for a thousand days, but it's hard to go out for half a day. Speaking of which, it's better to be at home. Old Man Xia said, his loving gaze swept over Xia Qiao and Xiao Shu'er, and finally fell on Xiao Heiyu'er's body.
The little black fish has a good amount of food and can also eat meat. Naturally, he doesn't take small bites when he eats, but he doesn't feel like he is gobbling up, but he is well-behaved and clever. is a second uncle Xia who grabs meat to eat, and his appearance is not ugly.
Old Man Xia nodded secretly with satisfaction, this is all the result of small rules. His gaze looked a little further away. Guo Xi's daughter-in-law also appeared at the dinner table, and she didn't raise her head when she was eating with Guo Xi.
These two people eat in ......
Old Man Xia shook his head gently, just sighed secretly, and didn't say anything.
The big guys are very satisfied with this meal. Second Uncle Xia's stomach bulged when he ate. He was sitting on the kang, with his back against the wall, and asked Mrs. Xia for tea with a shy face.
"My mother has good tea here. ”
Mrs. Xia smiled and went to get the tea. Aunt Xia went out to help wash the pots and dishes, and rushed to make tea in May. If you want to be likable in May, then it's really flattering.
"May is old and sensible. Second Uncle Xia said to Old Man Xia.
Old Man Xia didn't speak, but his expression obviously agreed with this sentence.