Chapter 21 Making Dumplings
Fortunately, the Du family is not shallow, and they all know what the Zhang family is probably capable of, so no one cares about her.
What about a table of dishes, who has to eat a chicken leg?
The Chinese New Year's Eve dinner on the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve was finished in a relaxed atmosphere.
After the meal, Du Heqing lit the lantern.
In the small courtyard of the Du family, there was a little red halo, which added a bit of festivity.
Huzi wanted to go to the yard and set off the whip.
Whips are actually folded off strings of firecrackers. This thing is not cheap, and people in the countryside are usually reluctant to buy it for their children to play, only during the New Year's holidays, they will buy a few pennies to make the children happy.
The Du family only has such a small child as Du Ansheng, and the living conditions of the Du family are among the best in Xinghuagou, so the number of whips in Du Ansheng's hand is really a lot.
By this time the snow had stopped, and it was quite cold outside. If it was according to Lee's wishes, he should not go out, lest he get sick.
But Du Yuniang feels that children's innocent childlike fun is the most precious, and after a few years, it will be difficult to have fun like this in the future.
"Go ahead! Wear more, hats, scarves. Let the eldest brother accompany you, and when you come back later, drink a bowl of ginger soup, sweat, and you will definitely not get sick. ”
After listening to his granddaughter's words, Li didn't object anymore and asked his eldest daughter-in-law to give his younger grandson Zhang Luo's thick clothes.
The current Du Yuniang seems to be very tolerant and patient with Huzi, which is a good thing.
Huzi jumped twice happily, with a smile in his eyes, he stepped forward and hugged Du Yuniang, and then ran away happily.
Liu wanted to wipe his tears with joy on the sidelines, and he was so happy to see their brothers and sisters getting along so well.
The brothers were thickly dressed and ran out to fire the whip.
After a while, there was a "pop" sound in the courtyard, followed by the laughter of the tiger like a silver bell.
Du Yuniang was also very happy when she heard it.
In contrast, the atmosphere in the second room is a bit dreary.
Du Hepu's silence, Zhang's disdain, Du Anxing's hypocrisy, and Du Xiaoye's cringe all make people feel incompatible with the festive atmosphere.
When Li saw it, he felt very uncomfortable.
So much has happened in recent times.
The palms and backs of her hands are full of meat, she feels sorry for her sons and grandsons, but at the same time she is very disappointed in them.
The son couldn't stand up, and he was crushed to death by a mother-in-law who was calculating all day long! The grandson is very much like his mother, who is not good at studying, and even learns to gamble.
Although Du Anxing tried his best to defend himself, saying that he was designed by someone, Li did not take his words seriously at all.
The child grew up in front of her eyes from an early age. When I was a child, I only thought he was smart and sweet-mouthed, but slowly, this child changed. Or can it be said that his essence is exposed little by little!
The eldest grandson of the old Du family has a lot of crooked eyes, which is not a good one!
If it had been before, the Li family would not have admitted it. She subconsciously magnified Du Anxing's goodness and ignored his shortcomings.
But the old man's dream for Yu Niang reminded her of the awakening.
O unvirtuous and unfilial descendants!
Whoever has a stall must not make trouble for several generations!
Besides, why did the old man give Yu Niang a dream, but he didn't care about himself! Is it also to blame her for not taking care of this family and not taking good care of her children and grandchildren?
Li blamed himself a little, and decided not to let the second family go anymore, so when Du Yuniang proposed to close the shop and rent it out directly, Li agreed to come down.
Without a shop, Zhang's can be much more honest. The eldest grandson is studying in the countryside, so he can avoid meeting with people who are not careful, so he may have quit gambling!
"Grandmother, are you tired, or lie down and rest!" Du Yuniang saw Li's eyes closed and thought she was sleepy.
Li Shi hurriedly opened his eyes and said, "I'm fine." Grandmother is old, and there are so many old people. She paused, looked at Liu, and said, "It's your mother, it's been a busy day, don't worry about it!" ”
The eldest daughter-in-law is capable, and this family is decently thanks to her.
Du Yuniang turned her head and said, "Mother, otherwise you can come up and rest for a while, your legs must be tired." ”
Liu was tired for a day, and her arms and legs were very sore, but she was happy, especially her daughter, who had never been very close to her, took the initiative to care about her, which made her a little flattered.
Liu didn't expect that happiness would come so suddenly, she said: "Mother is not tired, not tired." ”
Du Yuniang can understand Liu's mood!
My former self was terrible. Now she just said a good word to her mother, and she actually looked flattered.
Just when she was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to resolve it, Tian walked in.
"Grandmother, mother, the noodles are awake and you can make dumplings."
When it comes to making dumplings, Lee's spirits are lifted!
This is the highlight of Chinese New Year's Eve.
"Okay, hurry up and bring everything over and wrap it on the kang!"
"Alas!"
Tian responded crisply, turned around and walked out of the East House. Liu also followed her out of the house.
Du Xiaozhi, who had been taking care of Du Xiaowan beside him, stood up, "Auntie, I'll help!" "The family has a large population, and the dumplings should be packed more, and if there are many people who are easy to do, if they all help, they will be able to eat soon.
Li nodded, Xiaozhi, this kid is a good and diligent child.
Zhang's was not very happy on the side, the girl she gave birth to, actually rushed to hold the stinky feet of the big house, which was simply a slap in the face. It's just that at this time, no matter how unhappy she is, she won't show it.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Liu and Tian families are both quick people, and they quickly moved the noodle table, dumpling filling, curtain and other things.
Du Xiaozhi walked at the back, holding two rolling pins in his hands.
Making dumplings is a handiwork for the whole family. Except for Du Xiaowan, who is too young, and the family is afraid that she will not be able to pack well, so she doesn't need her help, everyone else has to help with the bag, and they can't hide from this laziness.
Of course, Du Yuniang doesn't need to!
Because, she doesn't know how to make dumplings at all.
Du Yuniang in her previous life was really raised by the Li family as a golden branch and jade leaf! Before she got married, although she couldn't live as comfortably as the eldest lady, compared with the daughters of ordinary people, her life was not too happy!
It is not an exaggeration to say that it is to stretch out the hand for clothes, and it is not an exaggeration to open the mouth for food.
Therefore, Du Xiaoye will always look down on her, and will say that she eats white food.
Liu took out one of the awakened dough, kneaded it vigorously on the panel, and soon, a smooth and round dough was kneaded. She then kneaded the dough into a long uniform strip, sprinkled some flour on the board, and began to knead the dough.
After the agent is kneaded, press it with the palm of your hand, and then roll out the skin.
Du Xiaoye glanced at Du Yuniang, and suddenly sneered: "Du Yuniang, what are you doing with it?" Do you make dumplings? ”