"Whose side are you on?"

At this time, Peng Aiqing's sister-in-law Wang Meili was also asking the same question, but no one at the dinner table answered.

Wang Meili didn't care and continued, "Why don't you invite our Aishan, Aishan, or Brother Aiqing? You're going to arrange two meals, but you don't invite your own family, but invite those outsiders?"

I heard Chen Xiuhua is very concerned about this matter. She must have received some benefits from Cheng Zhenzhu. Last time, Cheng Zhenzhu brought back so many good things from her parents' home, but I didn't see her bring any of them to honor her parents..."

"Okay, stop talking. We broke off relations a long time ago, why do you have to keep staring at it?" Peng Aishan shouted.

"You are confused, are you crazy again?" Wang Juhua found that her eldest daughter-in-law was becoming more and more troublesome recently.

Wang Meili was scolded by her husband and mother-in-law with a look of resentment on her face.

Yes. She was possessed.

Why should a widow live better than them? Not only is there always the smell of meat in the house, but now she's having to repair the house, repairing it with blue bricks, saying that her parents are coming over and she wants to build a few more rooms...

As for the Peng family, the whole family is still crammed into this shabby house. They have to be secretive when doing anything, and the number of times they eat meat in a year can be counted on one hand...

"Excuse me everyone. Let's have breakfast first."

The next day, more than a dozen people came to Cheng Zhenzhu's house early in the morning.

The people who came were people who had a close relationship with Peng Aiqing. They didn't believe that Peng Aiqing was a disaster.

Cheng Zhenzhu also invited Sister Yumei and Sister Daming to come over and help. And there was also the young educated youth Gu who volunteered to help...

"I'm sorry for the poor hospitality. I'll steam some rice and fry a few more dishes tonight." Cheng Zhenzhu happily greeted the people who came to help in the yard.

You Yumei and Sun Daming also helped to serve the guests, and they quickly finished their meal and then went to work.

Although the autumn fishing season is over, it doesn't mean I won't go on the boat anymore. I'll just go later and come back earlier. I'll spend the rest of my time helping out here...

"The Aiqing family is so polite. This is not a bad treat. We can't eat this at home..."

"This porridge smells delicious! The shrimp are also very popular."

"That's right! The porridge is still very thick! The Aiqing family really put in a lot of effort..."

A dozen people found seats and sat down. Looking at the two large bowls of porridge and several plates of shrimps and shellfish on the table, they couldn't help swallowing their saliva.

No wonder I can always smell the fragrance coming from Aiqing’s house. The white porridge and shrimps are so fragrant, so the meat must be even more fragrant!

I don't know if I can eat meat tonight...

After dinner, Sun Daming and You Yumei helped clear the table and wash the dishes. There was almost no porridge or shrimp left, so they just had to clear the plates.

Gu Xixi was inside helping Cheng Zhenzhu look after Liu Tiao. She really enjoyed playing with children...

"Hey!" Five or six men got down from the table and started digging the foundation with hoes.

Aiqing's family wanted to expand, but they had to dig a foundation, didn't they? They'd already agreed to dig out the foundation first and then build a new house. They'd live in the old one for a few days, and then tear it down once the new one was finished...

"For Aiqing's family, you can just increase the size of the king bed. But you said you also want to add a staircase for the upper and lower bunks. Where exactly should you add it?" Peng Dezi, a skilled carpenter, touched his head, somewhat puzzled.

"Uncle Dezi, I drew a picture. Can you take a look at it for me?" Cheng Zhenzhu took out the drawing she had drawn earlier.

Peng Dezi looked at it for a while, then nodded, indicating that he understood. "But this will take some effort..."

"Uncle Dezi, don't worry. Based on the price you gave the team, you'll get an extra day's pay for every extra day you spend."

Cheng Zhenzhu said this because she knew Uncle Dezi's character well. Otherwise, if it were someone else, it would be difficult for them not to slack off for more pay.

"Okay, Aiqing family, I'll make sure it's done properly for you."

Four queen-sized beds plus two bunk beds, plus a table, chairs, wardrobe, kitchen cabinets, and so on. Now I have a lot to do. I should be able to afford it...

"Okay, thank you, Uncle Dezi. If there's anything else I can do, I'll tell you."

"Okay." Peng Dezi nodded, took out the saw and started sawing wood.

After Cheng Zhenzhu finished talking to Uncle Dezi, she sat down with Sister Yumei and the others to wash the dishes.

Seeing everyone in the courtyard busy and bustling with activity, Chen Xiuhua couldn't help but say, "Don't mention it, having an extra breakfast makes a difference. We're much more motivated than when we were building the Youth League House..."

You Yumei nodded. "Yes. It tastes great. The porridge is fragrant and thick, and the cooked shrimp dipped in soy sauce tastes incredible."

Cheng Zhenzhu thought for a moment and said, "It seems like they're all eaten. Should I make some more tomorrow?"

It's okay if there's a little left. After everyone finished eating, maybe some people weren't full. That's where she, as the host, failed...

Chen Xiuhua shook her head. "Don't bother with the Aiqing family. I tell you, they just think it tastes good and keep stuffing it in their stomachs. I saw your uncle Dajun eat four bowls in one go..."

"I couldn't help it and drank an extra bowl too," Sun Daming said honestly.

"Aiqing family, let's come over to help you make breakfast tomorrow morning." Sun Daming suggested.

"No, I have time." She could make it in advance and store it in the space.

There are only two pots at home, so coming early won't help. She should make more tonight...

"Brother~" Peng San Tiao wanted to go inside when he saw so many people around, but he saw that his two brothers were busy too, tinkering around in the yard.

His mother put all the toys away, so he could only dig and pick at them with his hands...

Soon the morning came to an end, and the people in the yard gradually dispersed. After work in the afternoon, they hurried over to help...

Cheng Zhenzhu estimated that the time was about right, so she handed the six pieces to Gu Xixi, and then, with the help of Sister Yumei and others, she started steaming rice and cooking.

"So much!" Chen Xiuhua couldn't help but be amazed when she saw Cheng Zhenzhu didn't even blink as she took out about two kilograms of bacon and scooped rice into the basin in large tubes.

"Not much. I work hard, but I have to have enough food."

The men were big eaters, about twelve or thirteen of them, plus Aunt Xiuhua and the others, so six pounds of rice should be enough, with some beans mixed in. They also had some cornmeal cakes and sorghum cakes.

As for the dish, bacon was a must, and she cut about two pounds of it. She also soaked a few handfuls of dried beans and dried cucumber peels and stir-fried them together.

Also, cook four pieces of fish, cabbage, shrimp, and seashells, and make three more dishes.