Chapter 225 Dowry

"Okay, today I'll let everyone taste my cooking skills. I promise everyone will like this meal!"

As Xie Yunren spoke, he patted his chest vigorously, appearing full of confidence.

Xie Yunren is tall and strong, and he is a person who is very passionate about food.

At this moment, faced with so many high-quality and fresh ingredients in front of him, he couldn't help but feel excited and happy, because he knew that he finally had the opportunity to display his talents, and this time he must make sure to satisfy everyone's appetite.

The family welcomed wave after wave of relatives and friends. The two elder brothers, Shu Yanyou and Shu Yixian, had already set up the dining table and chairs. Although there were three tables in the living room, it seemed a bit crowded. However, this scene created a different kind of warm atmosphere and was very lively.

Almost the entire Xie family came out this time, but most of the people present were young children, and there were relatively few adults.

Especially since not too many wives were brought to the party, this arrangement makes sense, otherwise the entire space would become even more cramped.

You have to know that in the current era of material scarcity, even if a celebratory banquet is held, very few people will have all family members attend.

The purpose of holding a banquet is to create joy and excitement, not to add burden and trouble to others. Especially in such a special period as now, everyone should cherish resources and avoid unnecessary waste.

Of course, life is always full of variables, and exceptions may occur.

When a pot of boiling hot oil is poured on the fragrant boiled beef that has just come out of the pot, the rich and tempting aroma immediately spreads slowly from the corner of the kitchen and fills the entire space.

"This smell makes my mouth water. Chengcheng, don't just stand there. Come over here and get some bowls and chopsticks for everyone. Our food will be served soon."

A kind mother called out loudly.

Although there are still a few side dishes that have not been completed, there is now enough food to be served on the table.

While cooking continued in the kitchen, people outside had already started preparing tableware and drinks.

Zhao Chunhua took the lead in carefully bringing out the steamed eggs with shrimps specially prepared for the children, and also thoughtfully asked Aunt Shen Mai, who was busy at the side, to help feed the three children first.

Today's menu is exceptionally rich and varied, but there are not many dishes that are truly suitable for children.

Especially for the younger child Tiaotiao and the child named Xiaoshitou, only the soft and delicious steamed eggs, a little bit of delicate and boneless steamed fish shreds and easy-to-digest porridge are most suitable.

As he watched Sister Tangyuan, who was older than him, eating the delicious meatballs, curious little Tiaotiao also reached out his hand to try the delicious food.

However, since the meatballs were covered with a tough glutinous rice crust, for safety reasons, the adults decided not to let him try it for the time being.

"Pick some lightly processed barbecued meat slices for Tiaotiao. This kind of meat is also made from pure pork and should taste smoother and more tender."

As for the smaller Shitou, since his language expression ability is still in the early development stage, he seems very happy no matter what kind of food is placed in front of him and is not picky at all, which saves adults a lot of trouble.

When the last few dishes were presented on the table one by one, the three innocent and lively children all had their bellies full.

They were then allowed to happily play with their toys while the other adult guests enjoyed the delicious meal in front of them without any worries.

The warmth in the room mainly comes from the charcoal brazier burning in the corner, which can ensure that the temperature in the room is maintained at a relatively comfortable level even in the cold winter season.

More importantly, even after a period of time, the carefully cooked food still retains its freshness and heat as if it had just come out of the pot.

Zhao Chunhua prepared good wine.

In such cold weather, drinking is not only to resist the cold, but also a kind of elegant interest.

The slightly tipsy feeling brought by alcohol can make people feel happy and warm like spring.

Even the female guests received a bottle of bright and clear bayberry wine.

When the tempting liquid was poured into the clear and transparent glass, the whole table seemed to add a bit of vitality and warmth.

The air is filled with a faint fruity and sweet scent, which seems to be able to melt all the coldness in winter.

However, there are only two bottles of this precious drink, so the amount allocated to each person who comes to taste it is naturally extremely limited.

The cups in everyone's hands were only slightly filled with wine, just enough for people to taste its beauty before it was empty. It is truly a case of rare things making them valuable.

Although she was a very hospitable host, everyone was gathering to enjoy dinner rather than stay overnight.

After the meal, everyone still had to go back to their homes, so no one would get really drunk.

This state of enjoying fine wine in moderation is the most appropriate.

During the banquet, the male guests were always very willing to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from astronomy and geography to trivial matters; and the women who were sitting aside and listening, after eating and drinking, often did not want to stay in the living room and listen to the men talking about all sorts of things, so they simply decided to get up and go somewhere else to rest.

So the kitchen became a good place for this group of people to chat.

There was a stove burning there. Although the space was not very large, the environment was still quite comfortable and cozy.

Everyone sat around the stove, warming themselves and chatting, and there was a warm and homely feeling.

"Fourth sister-in-law, I heard that your second son Xie Yichen plans to get married before the end of this year? But why is there no news at all?"

A woman with a clear voice asked, her tone revealing a hint of curiosity and concern.

At this time, Little Stone was jumping and playing happily with his good friend.

Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tang Jianxi and Shen Mai, sat quietly not far from the children, watching this cheerful game and did not disturb the two little friends' rare fun time.

In addition to their family of three, there were many other guests seated in the hall. This gave Zhao Chunhua, who had been busy greeting guests all afternoon, a chance to take a short break and have a good chat with old friends about their recent life.

In response to this question, Qiao Mingyan frowned slightly and sighed softly: "Originally, we planned to hold the wedding ceremony before the end of this year, but who would have thought that the bride's family would suddenly ask for the couple to live alone in an independent house..."

It turned out that the mansion in the small town where their family lived was actually the dowry given to Qiao Mingyan by her parents.