In order to fulfill his wife's wish, Gu Mingjing sold out his brothers without mercy, "Tomorrow I'll call Jingshan and the others to help."

"Okay, okay!" Jianshu was very happy. Making glutinous rice cakes is a strenuous job, so it would be good to have a few more people to help. However, "Aren't they going to work tomorrow?"

"It's okay, they are on vacation." Gu Mingjing replied casually.

Han Jingshan and others who were not present: ...Are we taking a day off tomorrow?

Gu Mingjing: I said vacation is vacation, what? Do you have any objection?

Han Jingshan and others: No, no, no, we will apply right away!

Jian Shu didn't know the ins and outs of this, so he invited them enthusiastically, "Then let them stay for dinner tomorrow."

Making glutinous rice cakes is no easy task. Glutinous rice is very sticky, so it's very difficult to make them. Having a few people take turns can make it much easier. If Gu Mingjing were to make them alone, he might not even be able to lift his arms after finishing.

When people come to help, you still have to prepare a meal, no matter what.

"Sure. Jingshan likes to eat fish, and the others like to eat meat. We'll give them whatever is available at home." Gu Mingjing introduced everyone's tastes.

Jianshu nodded. "I know. We have braised meat at home. How about making some twice-cooked pork, boiled fish, sauerkraut pork and vermicelli stew, a meatball soup, and some pickled cabbage?"

You can't be stingy when inviting people to dinner. The New Year is approaching and every household is preparing New Year's goods. These things are not too conspicuous.

"Okay, let's do as you say." Gu Mingjing had no objection.

***

The next morning.

Jianshu and Gu Mingjing got up early in the morning. The glutinous rice had to be steamed before it could be used, so they had to make preparations in advance.

After the glutinous rice was put into the pot, the two began to eat breakfast.

Millet porridge with osmanthus cake and two boiled eggs. The side dish is the pickled radish made a few days ago, which is at its best.

Shortly after finishing their meal, Han Jingshan came in with a few young men. They were all familiar to Jianshu, having eaten at her house before. They would occasionally greet her when they met on the street.

"Here you are. Have you eaten yet? I made some millet porridge at home. Let's eat some first."

"No need, sister-in-law, we've already eaten!" Several people waved their hands to refuse.

Han Jingshan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry about them. They haven't started working yet, so how can they eat and drink for free? Only after they have worked can they have the confidence to eat and drink."

"What are you talking about? Can coming to my house make you miss a meal?" Jian Shu scolded with a smile.

"Sister-in-law, we love to work! We can't eat without working!"

"Yes, yes, we love to work. Sister-in-law, where is the mortar?"

"I'll go get the sticky rice!"

Several young men immediately found various excuses to run away, fearing that they would be caught by Jianshu in the next second.

The eldest brother has already said that lunch will be provided, so how could they feel comfortable eating two meals in a row? My sister-in-law has always been generous, so meat will definitely be included in lunch, so the more they can save, the better.

Jianshu had no choice but to chase after them and tell them where the steamed glutinous rice was. A group of people ran to the front yard with the glutinous rice in their arms, not afraid of getting burned.

The stone mortar had been cleaned, and Gu Mingjing and Han Jingshan took the lead, hitting the glutinous rice alternately with the pestle. As expected of being partners for many years, they cooperated very well and calmly. The glutinous rice grains broke into pieces and stuck together. Every time they hit the mortar with the pestle, it took a lot of effort to lift it up.

The two men smashed for a while, and the young guys who had already gained experience on the side were eager to show their skills, so the two men quickly stepped aside.

In this way, two people took turns, and not only did they not feel tired, but they were exhausted by it. When they were smashing the things later, they couldn't help shouting slogans and singing songs. Although it was hard work, it became interesting.

Jianshu read for a while and then went to the kitchen to continue working. The glutinous rice in the pot continued to steam. She had to watch the fire while preparing today's lunch.

After all the glutinous rice was beaten into glutinous rice cakes and placed outside to cool and set, everyone felt a sense of accomplishment and was very happy looking at the glutinous rice cakes on the table.

"See that piece of glutinous rice cake? I made it! It's delicious in one bite!"

"Bullshit! The one I hit is obviously the better one!"

"I fight well!"

"My goodness!"

The two of them soon started arguing about who made the better glutinous rice cakes, and some were so anxious that they wanted to roll up their sleeves and compete.

He was quickly stopped by the people around him, "Stop arguing. There's no need to ruin the relationship over this. If you ask me... it's obviously the best glutinous rice cake that I made!" He ran away as soon as he finished speaking, for fear of being beaten up if he stayed.

The two remaining people who had been fooled looked at each other, immediately put aside their previous dispute, formed an alliance, and chased after him.

"Stop right there, you bastard! Come back and let's compete!"

"Don't run if you dare!"

"I'd be stupid not to run!"

Soon the yard was in chaos.

Gu Mingjing walked into the house without looking around, and really didn't want to admit that the people outside were his soldiers.

How can you be so childish?

It must have been brought by Old Han, it has nothing to do with him!

Han Jingshan didn't know that he was taking the blame again. After watching the excitement for a while, he walked into the house and saw Gu Mingjing drinking tea. He was thirsty too, so he went over to have a cup.

"This tea is really good. Where did you get it? Do you have any more?"

"This is given by the old man. I'll pack some for you later. Drink it sparingly." Gu Mingjing knew what he meant and was very understanding.

In fact, the tea was from his wife's space, but he couldn't say this, so the old man had to take the blame.

"That's nice!" Han Jingshan patted his shoulder vigorously. "Good brother, he doesn't even need to ask for anything." After saying that, he took another sip and liked it very much.

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