Ding Qiu also felt the same way: "Yeah, otherwise why would I say that a man born with water is a good wife? I won't chat with you anymore, the ribs will be cold soon."
Ding Qiu walked on the dirt road, carefully protecting the ribs in the basin for fear that they would get dusty. It was the first time he delivered food to someone and he was so happy.
Ding Qiu pushed the door open and walked in.
Gu Xiufang just came out of the garden, holding a bunch of green onions in her hand. "Sister-in-law, why are you here?"
"Are you here to deliver food again?"
Ding Qiu had already shocked Gu Xiufang when he delivered food to her once some time ago, but she didn't expect him to do it again this time.
Could it be because of their dates again?
Ding Qiu smiled so hard that the corners of her mouth couldn't close. "You look so surprised. Did Zao'er not tell you? Yesterday was Tongtong's birthday. She took her to see a doctor and treated her to noodles. She was busy all day and was exhausted."
"I heard she was busy yesterday. You said she was really good to my two children, better than a stepmother. I wanted to celebrate the children's birthday and thank her aunt, so I cooked some extra ribs. Xiufang, you can take them back. My family is waiting for dinner, so I'm leaving now."
Ding Qiu put the small aluminum basin in Gu Xiufang's hand and turned away, fearing that Gu Xiufang would not want it.
The spareribs were stewed until they were soft and hot, and Gu Xiufang took them back while they were still hot.
Jiang Zao had already put the food on the table and just called Xiang Di to sit down and wait for the meal.
Xiao Wensheng brought an electric fan over and placed it diagonally across the table. It was hot in the summer, and sometimes his clothes would get wet after dinner. "If you want to watch, you have to sit still. If you fall down, you'll hit your chin."
If you want to see it, sit tight.
Seeing that Jiang Zao's head was covered in sweat, Xiao Shuisheng poured her a glass of water in advance.
Although mealtimes seem to be a very short time, it is the most pleasant time of the day when everyone sits around the table, eats and watches TV together.
Just as Jiang Zao and the others were about to sit down, Gu Xiufang came in with some spare ribs. She put them on the table and sat down with them.
The spareribs were stewed till soft and the beans were also limp.
Wanting to see the surprise, I shouted, "Grandma, where did you get the spare ribs?"
She stretched out her two slightly chubby little hands, hooked them together, and waved the air in front of her toward her nose: "It smells so good."
Seeing that she was like a greedy little cat, Jiang Zao quickly picked up a piece of pork ribs and put it on the rice in her bowl.
"Eat quickly! Eating more meat will help you grow taller."
I want to see that I am no longer afraid to eat like before, and I will just pick up the ribs and stuff them into my mouth.
Gu Xiufang touched her head, which was about to be looked at, and explained to Jiang Zao: "Your aunt just sent it over to thank you for taking Tongtong to see a doctor and celebrating her birthday."
"I've known her for so many years, but I've never seen her smile at me. Sometimes we just say hello when we're walking down the street."
"It's your marriage that has made our relationship much closer than before."
Xiao Shuisheng didn't say anything, but the corners of his mouth curled up with pride.
Xiao Wensheng tasted a piece of pork ribs and said, "Auntie really likes my sister-in-law. She is usually very stingy and doesn't even want to eat or wear anything herself. Now she can actually send such a big basin of pork ribs. I want several pieces."
Gu Xiufang said, "We all benefited from Zao'er. Although Zao'er spent some money, it's fine. We didn't seek that kind of favor. Who knew your aunt would actually be so thoughtful as to return the favor?"
It is said that if you have a stepfather, you will have a stepmother. Those two children are pitiful. Just give them some. Gu Xiufang doesn't care much.
There are currently five people in his family, four of whom are working people. Shuisheng earns several hundred yuan a month, so he is qualified and doesn't mind taking some money.
There was an extra dish of spare ribs on the table, and everyone was satisfied. After finishing the meal, Gu Xiufang washed the bowl, thought for a moment, and scooped out a few salted duck eggs and handed them over: "Thank you, my child's mouth is drooling after eating them."
"There's nothing delicious at home, so I packed a few salted duck eggs. They were made by my daughter-in-law. Don't be disgusted."
Ding Qiu was pleasantly surprised: "If it's made by Zao'er, then I don't mind it. Ask around here and see if there's anyone who can cook better than Zao'er?"
"Sister-in-law, just be happy. Everyone envies you."
After a few pleasantries, Gu Xiufang left. Ding Qiu put the duck eggs away and cooked a pot of porridge with rice the next morning. The side dish was the duck eggs. One was cut in half, and the two children ate one, Ding Qiu and Xiao Chengqi ate one, and Jiang Shan and Xiao Ming ate one raw.
While eating, Ding Qiu couldn't help but sigh: "Jiang Shan, we both have the surname Jiang and work in the same factory, so how come you are so different from Jiang Zao?"
"Look at how quickly she's been promoted in the factory. You haven't even become a regular worker yet. Let's not even talk about that. Let's just say we pickled salted duck eggs. How come she can pickle them so well, but you can't?"
She scooped out some duck egg yolk with chopsticks. It was golden and delicious.
When Jiang Shan knew that the salted duck eggs were sent by Jiang Zao, she had already anticipated what Ding Qiu was going to say: "Okay, I understand. I will definitely study hard in the future."
There was no emotion in his tone, but at least he knew he had given in, so Ding Qiu didn't say anything else.
After dinner, Jiang Zao went to work. On the way, she met Jiang Shan. Jiang Shan avoided her gaze for a moment, but still mustered up the courage to walk towards Jiang Zao: "Sister... I want to talk to you."
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