He was slightly taken aback. He looked at Yu Yuehui and asked, "Are you really alright? Don't worry about it?"

Yu Yue nodded. "Don't worry, look at my brother and his wife."

Xie Yan glanced over there and saw that the couple really didn't care about the noisy two people over there at all, and were staring at the food on the table, swallowing their saliva.

Xie Yan was stunned for a moment!

He now understood why Mao Dan was so greedy.

Seeing that they were all so calm, Xie Yan's heart, which had been pounding, gradually calmed down. Although he still felt that this method was not very reliable, he could only obediently follow it for the time being.

Surprisingly, this method was really effective. The elderly couple argued for a few more minutes, then gradually quieted down and finally stopped.

Throughout the entire process, none of the younger generation spoke a word, not even Mao Dan, who just stared at the chicken cake and swallowed hard.

I admire your hospitality!

Finally, Qian Hong quickly packed up all the things Xie Yan and the others had brought and put them in the cabinet.

Only Mao Dan was lucky enough to get a chicken cake. The little guy carefully held the chicken cake in both hands, his face beaming with joy, his eyes narrowed into slits, looking just like a happy little fool.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was gradually easing, Yu Yuehua saw that Xie Yan was still standing on the ground, so she immediately smiled and pulled Xie Yan onto the kang (a heated brick bed), and said warmly, "It's okay, don't be fooled by how fierce your mother is to you, she's always thinking about you."

"Knowing you went to the city today, I washed the vegetables this afternoon but haven't cooked them yet, saying I'd cook them later and wait for you to come back."

"You know what, Mother is really good at it. She made it exactly the time she said, and it was just right. The food was ready when you came in."

Xie Yan quickly apologized with a smile: "I'm so sorry! I just ran into the postman on the way, which delayed me a little."

"Otherwise I could have come back sooner." His smile carried a hint of apology.

Yu Yuehua smiled and shook her head, saying nonchalantly, "It's nothing. We haven't been back for very long. We went to my father-in-law's place today, and it was already quite late when we got back."

After Xie Yan sat down on the kang (heated brick bed), Yu Yuehui followed and sat down next to him.

Despite Qian Hong's grumbling, he had already taken Mao Dan and sat down on the kang (a heated brick bed) long after he finished cursing.

After everyone finished eating, Yu Shan didn't say anything more, silently picked up his chopsticks, and started eating first.

The others started eating too.

Tonight's dinner was truly sumptuous, with a large table laden with all sorts of dishes.

A bright red braised fish lies quietly on the plate, the sauce drizzled over it glistening enticingly; next to it is a large plate of chicken, each piece stewed to perfection, its aroma irresistible; and there are also last year's dried amaranth, served cold and refreshing, its vibrant green color making one's mouth water.

A plate of braised pork belly, with its perfect balance of lean and fat, has an enticing color that makes your mouth water just by looking at it; Mapo tofu is spicy and savory, and the scallions on top add a touch of vibrancy to the dish; the cold meat salad is sliced ​​thinly and evenly, with the seasonings well-absorbed, and it exudes a rich aroma; the cold vermicelli and bean curd skin salad is equally impressive.

Add a steaming bowl of pork rib soup, with scallions and goji berries floating on top, making it look both nutritious and delicious. The table was laden with dishes, making Xie Yan swallow hard; every single one was his favorite! He was so overwhelmed he didn't know which to eat first.

Yu Yuehui immediately placed a large chopstick of braised pork on his plate. Xie Yan, who had been eagerly reaching for the food, immediately withdrew his chopsticks and began to eat the braised pork with gusto.

He was really hungry today.

They were so busy in the city today that they didn't have time to eat.

We had planned to eat some steamed egg custard on the way, but it was so cold outside that the wind was cutting like a knife on our faces. Everyone was so cold that they lost their appetite and returned hungry.

Fortunately, they all bought quite a lot of things today, especially Gu Bin, who bought several dishes that they could just heat up and eat when they got home.

I must say, my mother-in-law's cooking skills were exceptional today. Every dish was delicious, with rich flavors and a satisfying texture.

While they were eating, Xie Yan and Yu Yuehua accidentally bumped their chopsticks together.

Xie Yan gave Yu Yuehua a meaningful look, wondering if she hadn't had a good meal at her father-in-law's place!

Thinking this, he asked in a low voice, "You haven't had dinner yet?"

Yu Yuehua paused slightly in her chopsticks, turned to look at Xie Yan, and said in a serious tone, "I've eaten, I'm slightly full, about 70% full, and I can still eat!" And she said it with utmost seriousness.

Liu Lanlan, who was standing next to her, heard this and nodded in agreement.

Xie Yan: "..."

Today's main dish is large white steamed buns that were prepared earlier. The buns are quite big, plump and white, and have a strong wheat aroma.

Xie Yan was so hungry that she ate four steamed buns in one go, which was the most she had eaten in a while.

Since he started studying medicine, he has paid great attention to health preservation. Since his living conditions improved and he can eat his fill, he always eats only until he is 80% full at night.

Although books often say that eating until you are 70% full is good for your health, he always felt that he was still slightly hungry when he was 70% full, which was really uncomfortable, so he always kept himself between 80% and 90% full.

Today was the first time he broke his habit, and by the end of the meal, he felt completely stuffed.

He leaned back and rested against the cabinet on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Yu Yuehui truly lived up to her reputation as a "big eater." After everyone had finished eating, she immediately completed her "clean plate campaign."

This "Clean Plate Campaign" is exactly what it sounds like.

She not only finished all the food, but then carefully dipped a steamed bun in the sauce and wiped each plate clean. Looking at the gleaming plates, anyone who didn't know better would think they were washed.

After dinner, the men of the Yu family leaned back comfortably, and Qian Hong and Liu Lanlan naturally got up to clear the dishes, while Yu Yuehui quickly helped.

After resting for a while, Xie Yan felt better and was about to help when Yu Yuehui stopped her.

Xie Yan also leaned back, showing no intention of offering to help.

After all, this wasn't his own home. If he did this, Yu Shan and his son would definitely be unhappy, and it would only be a thankless task.

In no time, only a few men remained in the room.

As soon as he put down his chopsticks, Yu Shan couldn't wait to pick up his hookah, skillfully lit it, and instantly, wisps of smoke rose from in front of him, the unique tobacco aroma quickly spreading in the air.

Caught off guard, Xie Yan was choked by the sudden smoke and started coughing, the sound of which seemed particularly jarring in the quiet room.

Before his coughing had stopped, his brother-in-law, Yu Yuehua, sitting next to him, also lit a cigarette and started smoking.